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
Event Details:

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

Arts & Crafts

12:00am - 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

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: Community Engagement, , Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for YOGA!

The benefits of yoga include increased flexibility, strength, balance, and body awareness as well as stress reduction.

Meditation

9:30am - 10:30am
All Ages, Adults, Older Adults
San Carlos Library
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Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: All Ages, 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.

Reservation

Accordion Club

9:30am - 12:30pm
University Community Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: Community Room - University Community
Description of Event

Semimonthly meeting of the Accordion Club. All are welcome to watch while practice is in session.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

9:30am - 1:00pm
North Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: Meeting Room - North Clairemont
Event Details:

Arrive early for the best selection.

Aztec Bridge Club

9:30am - 3:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Lounge/ Multi-Media Open Area
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement

ADULT BOOK CLUB

10:00am - 11:00am
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
College-Rolando Library
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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

January’s selection is The Tuscan Child  by Rhys Bowen 

Children's Art Class - A variety of projects emphasizing creativity and individuality will be taught.

10:00am - 11:00am
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Encouraged
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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
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 7
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; register below.

Fiction Fanatics Book Club

10:00am - 11:00am
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:

The Fiction Fanatics will be discussing News of the World by Paulette Jiles.

Math Busters

10:00am - 11:00am
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Rancho Peñasquitos Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: Children's Area - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: , Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Math Muddle?      

Middle and elementary school students wanting math help will find it with Math Busters!

Saya - Wind Instruments

10:00am - 11:00am
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Carmel Valley Library
Encouraged
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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
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

High school students give free music lessons to children. There will be openings for 3 FLUTE Students and 2 TRUMPET Students. Students must supply their own instruments as they are not provided.

Using Herbs for Detox and Pain Relief

10:00am - 11:00am
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
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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:
Event Details:

Start 2020 with the amazing powers of herbs and plants, aka “our forgotten allies.”  Whether you have detoxed in the past or are new to this process, attendees will learn how to remove fungus, molds, candida, parasites, worms, and metals from

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: Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights
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.

The League of Amazing Programmers/Coding

10:00am - 11:30am
Middle School Age, Teens
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: , IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Dive right into coding with Java, one of the world's most scalable and popular programming languages.  This is a practical and fun workshop with not lecture-style teaching.  You will learn by doing!  Workshops provided by the League

Art Class for Kids

10:00am - 12:00pm
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.

Reservation

Colored Pencil Society Meeting

10:00am - 12:30pm
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

Monthly Meeting of the Colored Pencil Society of America's San Diego Chapter. 

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Program Planning

10:00am - 1:00pm
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Description of Event

The League of Women Voters of San Diego will discuss the issues and studies for their program in the next year.

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ChooseFI San Diego Monthly Meeting

10:00am - 2:00pm
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

This is ChooseFI San Diego's monthly meeting. Members get together to support each other as we pursue financial independence.

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.

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
Event Details:

Bring in your baby or toddler for a storytime that will help develop communication skills through storybooks and songs. 

Love on a Leash

10:30am - 11:00am
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
Event Details:

Visit with Sparkle every second Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in the Children’s Area to share a story and some fun with our favorite pup.

Sparkle is with Love on a Leash and is a certified therapy dog who would love to meet you!

Hindi Story Time

10:30am - 11:30am
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Mira Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type:

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,

Arts & Crafts

11:00am - 11:30am
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Paradise Hills Library
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Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Explore your child's artistic side and create something fun and unique to bring home.   Join us every Saturday, all supplies provided. 

Signing Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
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
Program Type:
Event Details:

Sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer Duncan!

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

Middle School Book Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
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, Literature
Event Details:

Seeking middle schoolers to read & review books before they’re published!

· Get access to great reads before anyone else

· Read and review with your friends

· Tell publishers exactly what you think

SAYA - PIANO & STRING INSTRUMENTS

11:00am - 12:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Carmel Valley Library
Encouraged
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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
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

High school students give free music lessons to children. There will be openings for 4 PIANO students and 5 VIOLIN students. Students must supply their own instruments as they are not provided.

Lego Builders Club

11:00am - 3:00pm
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
Event Details:

Kids make Lego creations. Be creative and have fun!

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

-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
Event Details:

Meet our neighbors Caroline and Penelope! Caroline is a social worker and artist. Penelope is a wonderful orange monster who loves to play.

Tech Tutoring

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
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, and accessing library databases? We're here to help!

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:

Visit the library and create your own fun craft to take home!  [Kindergarten-4th grade]

Craftronics

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Elementary School Age
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Library NExT
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Students will explore the basics of circuits and electronic elements by using them in craft projects.

Library Next - Medicine and the Heart

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Mira Mesa Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Mira Mesa
Program Type: Library NExT, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Students will explore the body’s circulatory system with a focus on the heart. They will get an introduction to human anatomy and physiology and learn about different diseases linked to the heart.

Tiny Houses

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type: Library NExT
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

The tiny-house movement is sweeping the country! Get the inside scoop on how and why people are designing houses that take up about 15 percent of the space of a traditional home.

Teen Council

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
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Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Room: Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Interested in joining a group to help the library make decisions about serving teens in the community? Want to earn service hours? Join the Beckwourth Branch Teen Council on the first Saturday of each month.

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:

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.

Fun Learning Saturdays

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Middle School Age
University Heights Library
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Library Branch: University Heights Library
Age Group: Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Participate in fun projects & activities.  Join our teen volunteers who want to share their love for learning!  On this day, students will be working with Zentangle.  Create your very own art form focusing on shapes & struct

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
Event Details:

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

Do Your Homework @ the Library

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
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
Program Type:
Event Details:

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

Your Amazing Brain

2:30pm - 5:30pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab
Program Type: Library NExT
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

In this interactive workshop, students will discover how brains work by examining sheep brains, building neurons out of pipe cleaners and harnessing the power of music to make a cockroach leg dance.

Discovery Concert Series

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Rancho Bernardo Library
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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, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, , Performing Arts
Event Details:

Spirit of India

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!

Reservation

Represent.US

3:30pm - 5:00pm
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

monthly meeting

SRCA 50 Plus

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Older Adults
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement

Book & Crafts w/SY Girl Scouts

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
San Ysidro Library
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Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Kreutzkamp Foundation Foundation Children's Homework Center - San Ysidro
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art, Literature
Event Details:

Join the San Ysidro Girl Scouts on the 2nd Saturday of each month for a FUN thematic Book & Craft activity in the Children's Library at 4pm.  Open to girls and boys of all ages!  This month's theme is...Martin Luther K