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Arts & Crafts for Kids

All Day
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
University Heights Library
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Library Branch: University Heights Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
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Let's get creative!  Color, paint, draw, and create a variety of fun and easy art and craft projects!  Held every Saturday.

Black Breastfeeding Week Celebration

9:00am - 4:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Wellness
Event Details:

We are celebrating Black Breastfeeding Week. We will promote, educate and celebrate.

Black Breastfeeding Week Celebration Daycare

9:00am - 4:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Seminar Room (A-B) - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Wellness
Event Details:

We are celebrating Black Breastfeeding Week. We will promote, educate and celebrate.

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ADULT YOGA

9:30am - 10:30am
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
College-Rolando Library
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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
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The benefits of yoga include increased flexibility, strength, balance, and body awareness as well as stress reduction.

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Meditation

9:30am - 10:30am
Adults, Older Adults
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: Wellness
Event Details:

According to the Mayo Clinic, "If stress has you anxious, tense and worried, consider meditation. Spending even a few minutes in meditation can restore your calm and inner peace." Every Saturday except the 1st Saturday of the month.

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This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Knitting Circle

9:30am - 12:00pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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.

 

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

CANCELLED: Art Class for Kids

10:00am - 11:00am
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Join us as professional artist Joe Nyiri introduces a fun new project for children each session. Free and all supplies provided. For ages 5 and up.

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

Painting Party

10:00am - 11:00am
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
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
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Come join the Painting Party!

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

Recommended for ages 7-12, but also a great family program!

 

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Meditación en Español

10:00am - 11:30am
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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 "Teens" group.
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Computers 2 San Diego Kids

10:00am - 12:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
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Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Seminar Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Do you need a computer but can't afford to buy one?  Sign-up for the C2SDK seminar where you will learn how to qualify and apply for a computer.  Registration required.

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This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Computers 2 San Diego Kids

10:00am - 12:00pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Families attend training class then receive a basic desktop computer at no cost. To sign up please call the Logan Heights Branch Library for registration at (619) 533-3968.

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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Computers 2 SD Kids

10:00am - 12:00pm
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type:
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Parents, sign up for this introductory computer class for the chance to qualify for a free computer from Computers 2 SD Kids. Sign-ups begin on the first day of the month at the circulation desk.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Computers 2 SD Kids

10:00am - 12:00pm
All Ages
City Heights/Weingart Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type:
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Low income families can take a computer class and qualify for a free computer.  Please visit the website of Computers 2 SD Kids for more information and to see if you qualify.  Space is limited, sign up is required.  Please arrive o

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UCSD Family Program: Intro to Robotics

10:00am - 1:00pm
Mira Mesa Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Mira Mesa
Description of Event

Are you curious about what it takes to program a robot?  This is a FREE workshop that will have students build a wall-avoiding robot.  This hands-on workshop will be hosted by UCSD Engineering students from "Project in a Box." 

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

Zumba

10:15am - 11:15am
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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.

Baby/Toddler Storytime

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

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
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
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!

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Group hypnosis for pet loss

10:30am - 11:30am
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Description of Event

Saying goodbye to a pet is difficult.

If you, a family member, or a friend are still experiencing pain and depression from the loss of your pet come join this relaxing hypnosis session.

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

Paws for Reading

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
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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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Zentangle - easy-to-learn relaxing method of drawing beautiful images from structured patterns

10:30am - 12:00pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - Kensington
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Zentangle is an easy-to-learn relaxing method of drawing beautiful images from structured patterns.  During the process you relax, focus, and get in a state of well being – healing art.  Limited to 15 - please register online.

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Introduction to Humanistic Judaism

10:30am - 12:30pm
North University Community Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Description of Event

Humanistic Judaism is the revolutionary merger of 20th century humanism and Judaism with the 1960's generation's commitment to social justice.

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.

Ruff Readers with Ms. Donna and Lula Mae

11:00am - 11:30am
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Point Loma/Hervey Library
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Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: San Salvador Clubhouse
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type:
Event Details:

We are excited to once again have a “reading to children program” here at the Point Loma Library. We welcome Ruff Readers with Ms. Donna and Lula Mae to our library. Lula Mae is a Labradoodle who is very sweet and fun.

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

Arts & Crafts

11:00am - 12:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Paradise Hills Library
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Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
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Explore your child's  artistic side and create something fun and unique to bring home.   Join us every Saturday, all supplies provided. 

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

Signing Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
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!

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

Morning Story Time with Caroline & Penelope

11:30am - 12:00pm
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
University Heights Library
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Library Branch: University Heights Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: , Literature
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Meet our neighbors Caroline and Penelope! Caroline is a social worker and artist. Penelope is a wonderful orange monster who loves to play.

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ARTS & CRAFTS

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
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

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Summer Reading Program Grande Finale

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Linda Vista Library
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

This is it!  Our big kids party celebrating another successful Summer Reading Program!  Snacks, refreshments, mini carnival games, video games, prizes, and facepainting!  It's going to be a blast!  Wear sunscreen as a lot of th

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Kids' Krafternoon

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
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,
Event Details:

Come make a terrific craft at your library! (Kindergarten-4th grade)

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

Page Turners Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
North University Community Library
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Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Seminar 1 - North University
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Title to be discussed is Brave New World by Aldous Huxley.

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

Teen Council

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Middle School Age, Teens
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Earn service hours and help the library make decisions about serving teens in our community. Meets once monthly. Free snacks! Ages 12-18. Interested?

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This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

People Enjoying Poetry

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
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: , Literature
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Join People Enjoying Poetry (PEP) for an open mic event for poetry sharing. Read your published or unpublished works or read someone else's poetry.

CANCELLED - Kitchen Chemistry: Glorious Chocolate

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type: Library NExT
Event Details:

Due to circumstances beyond our control, this program has been cancelled. We hope to reschedule in 2020!

 

 

 

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Chess Club for Ages 7-17

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Carmel Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Children's Area - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Carmel Valley Library is bringing Chess Club back! Children ages 7-17, of all levels are welcome to attend Chess Club, which meets on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month at the Children's Area from 2pm-4pm.

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

Lego Builders Club

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
North Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: Children's Area - North Clairemont
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
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Kids make Lego creations. Be creative and have fun!

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

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

Matinee Madness

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Denny Sanford Children's Library (1st Floor)
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Films, Art
Event Details:

Enjoy a movie and a themed activity.  This month we will be watching "Pokémon: The First Movie" and making a Pokémon craft.

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

Open-Source Computing Lab

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: The StartUp (3rd Floor)
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: , IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
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Join us at this drop-in clinic for training and help with open-source software, including Inkscape/Inkstitch, OBS, GIMP, Blender, Audacity, and many more!  Demos and help with installation and configuration will be provided.  Please brin

Discovering the Mysteries of Kelp Forests

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Paradise Hills Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Room: Teen Area - Paradise Hills
Program Type: , Library NExT, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Delve into the underwater ecosystem of San Diego’s kelp forest as you learn about algae and other incredible organisms. Interactive “creature features” will highlight a variety of marine animals, including invertebrates, fish and sharks.

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Teen Council

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
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!

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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Content Creation with FOSS

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Central Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Wells Fargo Technology Learning Center (4th Floor)
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: , Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Learn about FOSS (Free and Open-Source Software) and participate in PBL (Project Based Learning) during Content Creation with FOSS.

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Letting Go of Stress and Anxiety

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Point Loma/Hervey Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Description of Event

Meditation is the art of letting go of disturbing thoughts and developing more positive and constructive thought patterns.