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Arts & Crafts for Kids

All Day
University Heights Library
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Library Branch: University Heights Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Let's get creative!  Color, paint, draw, and create a variety of fun and easy art and craft projects!  Held every Saturday.

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SNAP Neuter Scooter

7:00am - 2:00pm
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
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Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Parking Lot - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Does your pet need to be neutered?  SNAP Neuter Scooter will be available at the Otay Mesa-Nestor Library's parking lot. (619) 525-3047  or  (866) SPAY BUS    

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Friends of the Libary Book Sale

9:00am - 1:30pm
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
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Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

It's chilly outside, so come into the Community Room to shop at the Friends of the PB Library's Book Sale!  Choose from a wide variety of bargain-priced books, magazines, movies, puzzles, and more!  All proceeds are used to benefit the P

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CANCELED: Adult Computer Assistance

9:30am - 11:00am
Oak Park Library
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Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: All Ages
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*** CANCELED ***

 

Have any computer questions? Come see Mr Bob, he will be glad to help.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Accordion Club

9:30am - 11:30am
University Community Library
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Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: Community Room - University Community
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

The Accordion Club meets at the University Community Branch Library on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month for rehearsal. The public is invited to come and watch as they play!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

9:30am - 11:30am
North Park Library
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Library Branch: North Park Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
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The Friends of the Library Book Sale is not only a great way to find some great books for low prices, but all of the profits go back to support the North Park Library by paying for programs, materials, and more!

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Knitting Circle

9:30am - 12:00pm
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Join our knitting circle for a fun and social knitting experience. Bring your knitting and share stories and knitting tips.

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Booksale

9:30am - 3:00pm
San Carlos Library
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Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Come and buy some books from the San Carlos Friends of the Library (SCFOL)!  We have hardbacks, paperbacks, books on CD, children’s books, and more!  Funds help the San Carlos Branch Library purchase books, programs, and equipment. 

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.

Children's Art Class

10:00am - 11:00am
Kensington-Normal Heights Library
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Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - Kensington
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

A variety of projects emphasizing creativity and individuality will be taught, as well as lessons on the masters and the techniques they used.  Limited to 10 artists; to register please call 619-533-3974.

 

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Gardening Exchange

10:00am - 11:00am
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Front Plaza - Rancho Penasquitos
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:

Stop and Swap: Seeds, Plants, and More!

Too many zucchinis? Lots of cut flowers? Succulents getting too big? Ordered too many radish seeds?

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Handmade @ the Library: Recyled T-shirt tote bag

10:00am - 11:00am
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Join us for Handmade@ the Library, this month we will be upcycling tees into reusable tote bags.  No sewing machine or special skills required!  All materials will be provided or you can bring your own t-shirt for a custom bag.&nbsp

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.

Painting Party

10:00am - 11:00am
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Kids - Come join the Painting Party!

Learn some basic painting techniques and create a different masterpiece at each session!

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.

SAYA - Wind Instruments

10:00am - 11:00am
Carmel Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: , Performing Arts
Event Details:

High school students give free music lessons to children who play the following instruments: saxophone, clarinet, flute, trumpet. Class is currently full for the 2018-2019 school year.

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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Meditation en Español

10:00am - 11:30am
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Gracia Molina de Pick & Richard Allen Pick Centro Cultural
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, En Español, Wellness
Event Details:

Prácticas de meditación para disminuir la presión, el estrés y mejorar la salud total.

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This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Zumba

10:15am - 11:15am
Point Loma/Hervey Library
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Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Join the Zumba craze! Find out what makes this fun workout such a hit. A towel and bottled water are recommended for our Zumba sessions.

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.

STORY TIME

10:30am - 11:00am
Paradise Hills Library
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Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Art
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Bring in your baby or toddler for a storytime that will help children develop communication skills through storybooks and songs.

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.

Toddler Storytime with Mr. Luan

10:30am - 11:15am
Linda Vista Library
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Join Mr. Luan as he takes toddlers on an interactive storytime ride using felt boards, fingerplays, songs, maybe some puppets, and a lively book or two!

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Button Making

10:30am - 11:30am
Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: Clairemont Library
Room: Children's Area - Clairemont
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Join us every Saturday at 10:30 for button making. Bring your own printed or drawn image or use one of ours! We have 2 1/2” buttons. All ages welcome. Express yourself @ the Library!

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Paws for Reading

10:30am - 11:30am
Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Children's Area - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:

Children can read aloud to trained and certified therapy dogs.  “Paws for Reading” is designed to help children improve their reading skills and confidence in reading out loud.  All therapy dogs are provided courtesy of Love on a Leash,

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Paws to Read with Love on a Leash

10:30am - 11:30am
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Children's Area - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Come practice your reading or storytelling skills with Finnegan a certified therapy dog with San Diego Love on a Leash!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Start-Biz Club

10:30am - 11:30am
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Foushee Patio Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Career & College, Community Engagement,
Event Details:

The Start-Biz Club brings experienced business men and women together with young entrepreneurs.

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Wagging Tales

10:30am - 11:30am
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
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Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Children's Area - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Literature
Event Details:

Improve literacy skills by reading alound to certified therapy dogs in a FUN and non-judgmental environment.

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.

PLAY-WELL TEK: LEGO ROBOTICS

10:30am - 12:00pm
Rancho Bernardo Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Featured,
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Join us for LEGO® Robotics!

In this introductory robotics class, children will build and program robots using the LEGO® WeDo® system. They will learn basic programming skills and simple engineering concepts.

For youth ages 7-10

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Adult Guitar Classes

11:00am - 12:00pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Performing Arts
Event Details:

To Register please fillout the application and turn it into the Logan Heights Branch Library prior to the start of the classes.

Adult Group Guitar (ages 13+) from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm.

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.

ARTS & CRAFTS

11:00am - 12:00pm
Paradise Hills Library
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Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
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Fun crafts for the whole family! Anything from various paper crafts to making slime! All ages welcome! Younger children may need assistance from parents.

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.

SAYA - Piano & String Instruments

11:00am - 12:00pm
Carmel Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: , Performing Arts
Event Details:

High school students give free music lessons to children who play the following instruments: piano, cello and violin. Class is currently full for the 2018-2019 school year.

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Signing Storytime-CANCELLED

11:00am - 12:00pm
North Park Library
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Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
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Sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer Duncan!

Come learn some simple signs and songs at this fun weekly event!

Bike Kitchen: Walk-Up Service

11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Event Details:

Professional bicycle mechanics provide minor repair and basic maintenance assistance on a walk-up basis. Bring your bicycle and receive help with flats, cables adjustments, and other simple fixes. 

Bike Kitchen: Walk-Up Service

11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Event Details:

Volunteer bicycle mechanics provide minor repair and basic maintenance assistance on a walk-up basis. Bring your bicycle and receive help with flats, cables adjustments, and other simple fixes. 

Villa Musica

11:00am - 2:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Lego Builders Club

11:00am - 3:00pm
North Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Kids make Lego creations. Be creative and have fun!

No sign-up needed. Appropriate for ages 3 to 8 years.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

ARTS & CRAFTS

12:00pm - 1:00pm
College-Rolando Library
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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Children's Area - College-Rolando
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Express yourself in art using watercolors, crayons, markers and paints

This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Writer's Block

12:00pm - 1:00pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Literature
Event Details:

Have you wanted to join a writing group but are busy on weekdays? Join our weekend writing group, Writer's Block! Grab a pen and a notebook and join us for an hour of writerly fun! Includes a prompt, time to write, and time to share.

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.

Youth Guitar Classes

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Performing Arts
Event Details:

Youth Group Guitar (ages 7-12) from 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm.

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This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Tech Tutoring

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Balboa Library
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Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type:
Event Details:

Are you looking to expand your technology skills? Would you like support setting up email, creating a resume, or exploring library services? We're here to help! Make an appointment and then bring your own device for your training session.

This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.

[CANCELLED] The Little Writers Workshop for Grades 3-5

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Carmel Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Middle School Age
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:

The January 5th session has been CANCELLED. Thank you for your understanding.

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This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Essential Oils 101

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
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Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: , Wellness
Event Details:

Are you interested in learning how to use essential oils?  Come and learn the basics of essential oils. 

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This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.

Kids' Krafternoon

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Balboa Library
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Library Branch: Balboa Library
Room: Children's Area - Balboa
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement,
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Come make a terrific craft at your library! (Kindergarten-4th grade)

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Paws to Read

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mira Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: , Literature
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Children are invited to read to certified therapy dogs to build reading confidence.

Exploring the Science of Harry Potter

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type: Library NExT
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Science is integrated in each of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter books, which is just one of the reasons the magic is so real.

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Beat Making

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Legler Benbough Recording Studio
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: , Performing Arts
Event Details:
Come learn how to record, edit, and produce your very own music tracks!
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Mariachi Ensemble

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Community Room - Logan Heights
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Performing Arts
Event Details:

Mariachi Ensemble (ages 10+) 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Council

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
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Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Seminar Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Need volunteer hours for school?  Join our Teen Council for a fun, community based volunteer program!

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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Tech Tutoring

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
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Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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Need help understanding how to use your tablet or mobile phone? Bring in your device for hands-on, one-on-one help to answer general questions about your device. Learn how to access SDPL’s digital content and other eResources.

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CANCELLED: A Bio Lab Workshop

3:00pm - 5:00pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Topic to be determined.

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Kids' Karate and Self-Defense

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Linda Vista Library
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Join the library and our partner, United States Karate Academy, for a fun session of kids' karate and self-defense. For ages 7-13.