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Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNING ARTIST, OWEN S!

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Creative Mornings San Diego

8:30am - 10:30am
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Shiley Special Events Suite
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

CreativeMornings is a monthly breakfast lecture series for creative types (including entrepreneurs, developers & crafters). Each event is free of charge, and includes a 20 minute talk, plus coffee!

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Meeting Room Closed for Repairs

9:00am - 6:00pm
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Room: Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth
Description of Event
The meeting room is currently closed for repairs long-term. It is unknown when we will open the room up for reservations again.
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San Diego Military Family Collaborative

9:30am - 12:30pm
Mission Valley Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Valley
Description of Event
The San Diego Military Family Collaborative provides an inclusive forum to maximize the collective impact of community resources to enhance military family life.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Bilingual Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - Logan Heights
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Literature
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This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Storytime

10:00am - 10:45am
San Carlos Library
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Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: , Literature
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Join us for a storytime that fosters early literacy!  Features books, songs, action rhymes, and finger plays that invite participation.

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

Baby Dance Party with Dance to Evolve

10:00am - 11:00am
North Park Library
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Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Babies & Books will be morphing into Baby Dance Party featuring members of Dance to Evolve! 

We will have songs, parachutes, toys, and bubbles for your babies to dance, play, and interact! 

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Baby/Toddler Explore Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Community Engagement,
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Little ones are able to make noise, play, and meet new friends. This is a loosely structured, baby-led program of play, music, bubbles, songs and more. For babies and toddlers 0-2 years.

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Conversation Cafe

10:00am - 11:00am
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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Practice your English skills in a friendly, informal setting.  Adults of all skill levels are welcome to join in the conversation!

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MEDITATION

10:00am - 11:00am
Paradise Hills Library
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Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
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The ultimate benefit of meditation is liberation of the mind from attachment to things it cannot control, such as external circumstances or strong internal emotions. If stress has you anxious, tense, and worried, consider meditation.

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REACH / CALMA Resources for Enhancing Alzheimer's Caregiver Health

10:00am - 12:00pm
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Seminar Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Description of Event

Reach2Caregivers/CALMA is a FREE educational series offered to family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias.

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SY Adult Education Citizenship Class

10:00am - 12:00pm
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Description of Event
San Ysidro Adult Education Citizenship Classes are available at the Otay Mesa Branch Library. The class is open enrollment and available to the public. Classes are held every Friday from 10:00 am-12:00 pm unless otherwise noted.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Let's Make Music School

10:30am - 11:00am
Rancho Bernardo Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: , Wellness
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Fun and creative activities for children through dance and movement.

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

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
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Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Children are invited to a fun storytime with books and singing. The first storytime of the month is usually bilingual (Spanish/English or Chinese/English).

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Music & Movement with Dance to Evolve

10:30am - 11:15am
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Performing Arts
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This is a fun class full of games and creative movement that is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers!  Put on your dancing shoes and boogie down at the library!

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SIGNS AT PLAY...BABY SIGNING STORYTIME

10:30am - 11:15am
Ocean Beach Library
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Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement,
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· Find out what’s going on in your baby’s mind by teaching him/her to sign.

· Strengthen your bond with baby.

· Lessen frustration brought on by miscommunication by giving baby a way to tell you what he/she wants.

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This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
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Dance to Evolve: Superhero Dance Party!

10:30am - 11:30am
College-Rolando Library
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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Calling all superheroes and dancers!
 Join us and our friends from Dance To EvOLvE San Diego for a special SUPERHERO DANCE PARTY! Capes, tights, and masks are encouraged but not required. 

Fly in and jam out for justice!

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

Drop In & Play for Babies & Toddlers

10:30am - 11:30am
Balboa Library
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Library Branch: Balboa Library
Room: Children's Area - Balboa
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Literature
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Join us for an informal and fun playtime for babies & toddlers at the library while getting to know other families in our community.

(Birth-5y/o)

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Preschool Story and Play time

11:00am - 11:30am
City Heights/Weingart Library
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Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Children's Area - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Stories, songs, puppets, and playtime will all be found at this energetic and engaging storytime. Make new friends, hear a story and spend quality time with the preschooler in your life— at the library!

 

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

Computer Help Lab

11:00am - 12:00pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
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Join us every Friday for informal, on-on-one help regarding your computer, smart phone, and/or tablet.

No advance sign up is required!

 

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Yoga Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
North University Community Library
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Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: , Wellness
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Certified yoga instructor Miss Aryn combines simple yoga poses, stories and songs in a fun hour that encourages relaxation and gentle bonding.

Please bring your own towel or yoga mat.

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Fitness Fun

11:15am - 12:15pm
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
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Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Have a fun, varied workout using a mixture of light aerobics including dance steps, chair aerobics, toning with weights and bands, standing leg exercises, balance work, and cool-down stretches.

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

Community Yoga

12:45pm - 1:45pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

We’ve brought the yoga studio to our community!


Enjoy all levels of Yoga with Rebecca:
*$5 donation
*Bring a yoga mat and water
*Wear comfortable clothing
*Be prepared to remove your shoes

San Diego Blood Bank/ All of Us Information Table

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Lobby East (from parking lot)
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The All of Us Research Program is the nation’s largest research program and a historic effort that aims to engage a community of one million or more volunteers

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Austen Murray Celebration

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room
Description of Event
Friends and family will be hosting a gathering for long-time San Diego Central Public Library volunteer Austen Murray with a video presentation and light refreshments. We want to honor his 25 years of service to the literary community in San Diego.
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Writing Class

1:30pm - 4:30pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
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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.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
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Downtown Chess

1:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Lobby - Central
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, , Wellness
Event Details:

Are you the next Judith Polgar? Do you have what it takes to dethrone Magnus Carlsen? Come and join us every Friday and be part of the biggest casual chess club in San Diego.

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Local Author: Patrick L. Abbott

2:00pm - 3:00pm
San Carlos Library
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Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, , Literature
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Patrick L. Abbott, author of Geology, Mission Trails Park, is a native San Diegan, and graduate of Herbert Hoover High School.  He earned his M.A. and PhD.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
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Pick a Flick: Aquaman

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
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Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

The votes have been counted and for Action April we'll screen... Aquaman!

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
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This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.
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Do Your Homework @ the Library

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Union Bank Homework Center (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
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Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Coaches will provide assistance!  They'll guide you through math and science assignments, sit with you as you try to sound out words while readi

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.
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Wii B' Gamin' Xbox 360

2:30pm - 5:00pm
Point Loma/Hervey Library
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Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
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Join Mr. Chris as we game using X-box and Wii formats. Monthly competitions with prizes as well!

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.

Video Game Fridays

3:00pm - 4:00pm
University Community Library
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Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: Community Room - University Community
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
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Come play video games on the Nintendo Switch with your friends!

 

Headstart

3:00pm - 5:00pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
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Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Lego Builders

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Mira Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type:
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Do you have what it takes to be a Lego Builder?  Join us for open Lego time on Friday afternoons and let your creativity flow.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Lego Builders

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Mira Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type:
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Do you have what it takes to be a Lego Builder?  Join us for open Lego time on Friday afternoons and let your creativity flow.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Council

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
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This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.

Arts and Crafts for preK – 6th Graders

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Carmel Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art,
Event Details:

The program is designed for PreK – 6th graders and is limited to 30 participants. No registration required.

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

Lego Creators Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Denny Sanford Children's Library (1st Floor)
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
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All "master builders" are welcome to take on a LEGO challenge each session, or build something unique, working together or solo.  For children and families ages 5-12.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Lego Playtime

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
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Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: All Ages
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Kids can have fun and get creative while building with LEGO.

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

Lego Time

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Linda Vista Library
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
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Kids: build, build, BUILD to your heart's content! Our LEGOS can't wait to meet you! Skyscrapers, automobiles, airplanes, spaceships: create these and more! Learn basic building science while having loads of fun!

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

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Children's Wavy Tables - Rancho Penasquitos
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type:
Event Details:

All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced.

If you don't know how to play chess, you can learn at Chess Club!

All ages, children and adults!

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
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Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

In our second day of our DÍA DE LOS NIÑOS celebration, join us for Tissue Paper Flower Beaded Bracelets & Storytime with Ms. Patty!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Drop-In eCollection Support

4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Park Library
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Library Branch: North Park Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type:
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Bring your eReader and receive support and guidance on how to use the library's eCollection.

Assistance provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

Coding Club

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
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Learn or advance with computer coding, including Java and Python!

Students must bring a Mac or Windows laptop computer.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

MOVIE @ THE LIBRARY

4:00pm - 6:00pm
College-Rolando Library
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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:
The GrinchPG2018 ‧ Fantasy/Musical ‧ 1h 32m 
A grumpy Grinch plots to ruin Christmas for the village of Whoville.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.

Paws to Read

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Children's Area - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:

Children are invited to read to certified therapy dogs to build reading confidence.

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

Yoga en Español

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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:

Hatha Yoga con rutinas yóguicas para el control de la respiración, y prácticas de meditación para mejorar  la salud física, emocional, mental y espiritual.

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

Adult Coloring Club

4:45pm - 6:00pm
Linda Vista Library
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Coloring for stress relief?  You Betcha.  Join us at the Adult Coloring Club.  Light refrshments.

This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Film Screening of "Raising Zoey"

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Central Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Shiley Special Events Suite
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, , En Español, LGBTQIA+
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 122
Event Details:

Raising Zoey is the coming of age story of a transgender teen on a journey to find her voice.