NCL Board Meeting (Private)

9:30am - 1:00pm
Adults
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
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NCL Board Meeting - San Diego Chapter.

The Education Team Recruitment Event

9:30am - 2:00pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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After-school Subs needed in San Diego!

Requirements:      

AARP Tax Assistance

9:30am - 4:30pm
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: Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

AARP Tax Aide is back to assist you in filing taxes this year! This only reflects the schedule for Point Loma/Hervey Branch Library. Free tax assistance at our location will run from February 4th thru April 14th, 2020.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies/Toddlers
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
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Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:

Active little ones and their caregivers will have fun singing songs, dancing and reading while laying the foundation for future reading success.

SRCA Exercises

11:00am - 12:00pm
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

Baby Storytime!

11:30am - 12:00pm
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
College-Rolando Library
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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
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Join us for simple stories, fun songs, and plenty of time to play and explore with Early Learning toys.

Stay for the bubbles at the end!

Books to a Beat--Babies and toddlers learning hour

11:30am - 12:30pm
Babies/Toddlers
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
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Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: , Literature
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A loosely structured program of play, music, stories, and songs to encourage your baby's growth and discovery of the world around them.

Creative Dance for Children

11:30am - 12:30pm
Preschoolers
Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Performing Arts
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

This class is for children 2 - 6 years old and begins with a story that morphs into a warm-up routine.

Preschool Story Time

11:30am - 12:30pm
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: Clairemont Library
Room: Children's Area - Clairemont
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
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Fun preschool stories & songs with Miss Joyce with a simple craft afterwards. 

Qigong

11:30am - 12:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
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Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Qigong is an ancient Chinese practice that focuses on deep breathing, gentle movements and stretching through fun, easy-to-learn exercises that promote vitality, improved balance, a stronger immune system, and better circulation.  This class

Vista Hill Bridges Resource Table

11:30am - 1:00pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
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Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Lobby - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:

Homeless Outreach Workers from Vista Hill Bridges will provide information and resources for adults seeking to make the personal changes necessary to live a clean & sober productive life.  Sober living and case management resources w

Piano Class Spring 2020

11:30am - 4:00pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: , Performing Arts
Event Details:

Explore your musical talent through learning the fundamentals of piano techniques. Keyboards will be provided. For seniors (+55) and Adults (+18) welcome. Free class, enroll anytime in class.

Baby Signing Storytime

11:45am - 12:15pm
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - Logan Heights
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
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Find out what's going on in your baby's mind, strengthen you bond with your baby, and lessen frustration brought on by miscommunication.  Interactive presentation led by Jennifer Duncan also includes sing-alongs and bubble time ending with Q&

ESL for Learners

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Balboa Library
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Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Are you ready to learn English?  If so, then don’t miss this terrific opportunity!  Come to the Balboa Library and meet Katie, an experienced Laubach ESL (English as a Second Language) tutor.  Katie will be available to discuss your

Stitching Circle

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
Balboa Library
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Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type:
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crocheting and other stitching projects. Share ideas and helpful hints with fellow hobbyists. Instruction may be provided. We look forward to stitching with you!

Bridge Club

12:00pm - 3:15pm
Older Adults
Carmel Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
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Party Bridge for ages 16 - Adult. Experience necessary.

Mind-Body Fitness for Older Adults

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Older Adults
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Mind-Body Fitness for Older Adults is a restorative and contemplative class designed to promote physical and emotional balance, release stress, and create greater inner awareness through Hatha Chair Yoga.

BABY YOGA

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Babies/Toddlers
Ocean Beach Library
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Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: , Wellness
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Baby and Me Yoga is geared toward babies 4 weeks old to pre-crawling only.  Mom and baby will bond during this fun and intimate session. 

PLEASE BRING A YOGA MAT AND A BOTTLE OF WATER!

Recovery International

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Rancho Peñasquitos Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: , Wellness
Event Details:

If you or someone you know is struggling with stress, tension, anxiety, panic, mood disorder, anger, fears - you are not alone!

Join Recovery International for peer-led, self-help meetings.

CHILDREN'S YOGA

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Babies/Toddlers
Ocean Beach Library
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Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: , Wellness
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The Children’s class includes fun poses for parents and kids, yoga story time and a bit of singing.  Watch as your child transforms his or herself into a cat, a monkey, a dog, a lion and much, much more!

Health Fitness Class

1:30pm - 3:30pm
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
Event Details:

Classes are free.  Enroll anytime in class.  Wear appropriate clothing and shoes for physical activity.  Weights and mats will be needed.  The class helps improve balance, strength, stamina and flexibility.

 

After School Happy Hour

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
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Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Children's Area - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Join us after school for a fun and relaxing time.  Every day will have a variety of activities to choose from, such as coloring, puzzles, crafts, legos and more.  Staff might lead a craft or read a story, and there will be activitie

Mind/Body Fitness

2:30pm - 3:30pm
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
Event Details:

Mind/Body Fitness provides a way for older adults and people with disabilities to practice yoga and mindfulness. It is a great practice for everyone, as it deepens flexibility and strengthens personal body awareness.  Every Tuesday.

Baby Storytime

3:00pm - 3:30pm
Babies/Toddlers
Mission Valley Library
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Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:

Join us for a program that is perfect for babies and young toddlers: short, fun and interactive.  

StoryBox Theatre

3:00pm - 3:30pm
All Ages
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Children's Area - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

StoryBox is a Japanese storytelling tradition that combines dramatic storytelling with a wooden theatre to showcase illustrations in an engaging family-friendly Storytime experience.

Block Party: Lego Playtime for Kids

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type:
Event Details:

We supply the Legos, you provide the creativity!  Children ages 5-12 are invited to unleash their imaginations and build!   Parent assistance is required for all children age 8 and under.  This program meets on the first and th

Tween Scene

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Middle School Age
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
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Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Middle School Age
Program Type: Art, Literature
Event Details:

Calling all teens and tweens! join us for teen-friendly and fun activities on Tuesday afternoons.  Whether it be a gross-out contest, a cool craft, or a laid-back movie and popcorn, these activities are a great way to make new friends an

Manga Drawing for Teens

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Mira Mesa Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

This is a series of workshops on how to create an original story in Japanese Manga style.  Students will be creating a character, design, setting and plot.  Want to learn the process of how graphic novels are made?  This is the

Teen Tutoring

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Middle School Age, Teens
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Legler Benbough Study Room
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type:
Event Details:

Staff and volunteers will be available to help you with homework.

Tinker Tuesday

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Legler Benbough Performance Area
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, , IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

S.T.E.A.M. related projects for teens including Crafts, Sewing, and 3-D Printing. Ages 8 and up.

Feb. 4: Silhouette Studio - Valentines Day Cards

Feb. 11: 3-D Printer - Jewelry

Do Your Homework @ the Library

3:00pm - 6:00pm
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

Do Your Homework @ the Library

3:00pm - 7:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Kensington-Normal Heights Library
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Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - Kensington
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

Do Your Homework @ the Library

3:00pm - 7:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
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, 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

Do Your Homework @ the Library

3:00pm - 7:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
City Heights/Weingart Library
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Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Meeting Room #2
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

Do Your Homework @ the Library

3:00pm - 7:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
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Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
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

Do Your Homework @ the Library

3:00pm - 7:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Homework Center
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

Do Your Homework @ the Library

3:00pm - 7:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Multi-Media Room - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
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

Do Your Homework @ the Library

3:00pm - 7:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Oak Park Library
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Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Homework Area - Oak Park
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

Do Your Homework @ the Library

3:00pm - 7:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
North Park Library
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Library Branch: North Park Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
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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

Do Your Homework @ the Library

3:00pm - 7:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
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Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Children's Area - Otay Mesa-Nestor
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

Do Your Homework @ the Library

3:00pm - 7:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Skyline Hills Library
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Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
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

Do Your Homework @ the Library

3:00pm - 7:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
College-Rolando Library
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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Homework Center
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

Do Your Homework @ the Library

3:00pm - 7:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
North Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: Children's Area - North Clairemont
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

Do Your Homework @ the Library

3:00pm - 7:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
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Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Homework Center - Pacific Beach/Taylor
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

Do Your Homework @ the Library

3:00pm - 7:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
San Carlos Library
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Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Homework Center - San Carlos
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

Do Your Homework @ the Library

3:00pm - 7:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
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

Do Your Homework @ the Library

3:00pm - 7:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Children's Area - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
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

Do Your Homework @ the Library

3:00pm - 7:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
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, 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

Beginner Chess Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
North Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: Meeting Room - North Clairemont
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Have you always wanted to learn how to play chess or improve your skills?

If you have never played before, or are a beginner that needs someone to practice with, join us for some friendly competition!

Ages 7 - Adult.

Crafternoons

3:30pm - 4:30pm
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: Art
Event Details:

Create an easy craft to take home.  Drop in anytime between 3:30-4:30 pm.  There is a different craft each week.  For families with children ages 3-12.

LEGO PLAY LAB

3:30pm - 4:30pm
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
Event Details:

Learn, play, and create with LEGOs! Children can build with LEGOs and display their creations in the library.

Valentine's Day Craft Time for Kids and Families

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
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Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Featured, Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Please come join us for a fun Valentine’s Day Craft Time.  Those cute Valentine’s pom pom monsters are staring at you. Save or eat those Valentine’s beautifully delicious marshmallow pops.

 

Chess Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Rancho Peñasquitos Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
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!

Basic ESL I Class

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
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Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type:
Event Details:

Free ESL class presented by Southwestern College.  Sign-ups required. 

This session is a T/Th class, NC-108 E4 BASIC ESL I, beginning January 30 and ending on March 19.

 

Video Game Challenge

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Come have some fun and play video games!

We usually play Super Smash Brothers Ultimate but we have others as well.

Afternoon Storytime

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Carmel Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:

Ms. Linda will entertain you with stories and songs.

Crafty Creations: Love Your Library Bookmark

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Tierrasanta Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Make a bookmark for Love Your Library Month!

Ages 3 & up, supplies and space limited — please be on time. 
Sign-up to reserve a spot starting a week in advance.

Kids' Yoga & Stories

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
San Carlos Library
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Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
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Stories can really get you moving!  An elementary teacher/yoga instructor helps kids unwind with a storytime that incorporates books, songs, scarves and movement.  Please bring a mat or towel.  Ages 3-8.  Every Tuesday.

Crafts for Kids

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Linda Vista Library
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Children's Storytime Nook - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
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Stretch your imagination and discover the artist within you've always known existed! Create fabulous crafts! In this program, get detailed instructions on how to make a craft you'll be able to take home! We provide the supplies!

Crazy 8 Math Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Paradise Hills Library
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Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Featured,
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A recreational after-school club that gets kids excited about math. You'll build glow-in-the-dark structures, crack secret codes, and play get up-and-move games.

Origami Zen

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
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Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art
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Take a break from schoolwork and explore the ancient art of paperfolding! Learn how to read folding instructions and how to create unique and wonderful creatures and objects out of paper.

Science Kazam!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Rancho Peñasquitos Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: , Science/STEAM
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Science Kazam = fun science demonstrations!

Guided by local high school members of Catalyst, kids will discover the wonder of science in this fun-filled, demonstration workshop with elephant toothpaste, kinetic sand and more!

Crafts With Miss Cheryl

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
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Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art, , Science/STEAM
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Join Miss Cheryl every Tuesday night for crafts and fun. Miss Cheryl provides craft projects suitable for all ages. However, children under 8 years old require a parent's presence and assistance.

Your Amazing Brain

4:00pm - 7:00pm
University Community Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: Community Room - University Community
Program Type: Library NExT
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 11
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.

The League of Amazing Programmers/Coding

4:30pm - 6:00pm
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

Lego Playtime

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
North Park Library
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Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

By building with LEGO blocks and DUPLO bricks, kids can learn by exploring with new ideas, sharing concepts and strategies with other attendees, and simply letting their imaginations run wild.   Each creation is put on display in the lib

Weaver Fever

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
North Park Library
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Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Adult Reading Area
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Weaver Fever is a time to hang out with others who weave, knit, or crochet. Bring your projects, share your tips, and make some new friends! We will have some yarn here but please bring your own tools.

Free Computer Classes: Google Suite (Google Docs, Sheets, Forms and More) - Class 2 of 4

5:00pm - 6:45pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Wells Fargo Technology Learning Center (4th Floor)
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: , IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Google Suite is an introductory class into the Google Drive suite of programs and briefly explore elements of docs, sheets, forms and more. 

You must have a Gmail email address in order to take this course.

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Free Health Workshop sponsored by Sharp Healthcare: Senior Resources in San Diego

5:00pm - 7:00pm
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

Learn about resources that can help seniors remain independent at home for as long as possible. This workshop will also cover available services such as programs for nutrition, transportation, education and in-home care.

Family Movie Night

5:00pm - 7:30pm
All Ages
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Films
Event Details:

Join us for a Family Movie Night at the Library! We’ll provide the movie (this month's selection is the family film Abominable) and some popcorn. You bring your family, friends and some snacks and we’ll all have a good time!

SCRABBLE

5:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured
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Join us for board game fun! Meet friends while playing Scrabble, Jenga, Trivia Pursuit, Bingo, Monopoly and more.

Scrabble

5:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
North Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: Meeting Room - North Clairemont
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

Join us for board game fun! Meet friends while playing Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit, Bingo, Monopoly and more.

Poetry Out Loud - San Diego County Finals

5:00pm - 8:30pm
Teens, Emerging Adults
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Neil Morgan Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: Art, Literature
Event Details:

Hear poetry performed by San Diego-area high school students competing in the county finals for this National Poetry Recitation Competition! 
 

The winner will compete in the state finals in Sacramento!

Villa Musica Beat Making

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Legler Benbough Performance Area
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: , IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Performing Arts
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Share the passion for music with music instruction, group classes, ensembles and performance opportunities. 

Family Arts Night: Wonder and Imagination

5:30pm - 7:00pm
All Ages
Rancho Peñasquitos Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Performing Arts
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

You’ll be enchanted as Marilyn McPhie, professional storyteller, tells stories of wonder and imagination. 

Chess at the Beach

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
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Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Let's play chess!  All ages and skill levels are welcome to play casual games in our relaxed setting. 

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Imperial Beach Community Clinic and Nestor Community Health Center Outreach

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Lobby - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Description of Event

A representative from the Imperial Beach Community Clinic and Nestor Community Health Center will be here to answer any questions regarding primary care, mental health, and addiction treatment services.  For more information, please visit&nbs

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IRC Free Citizenship Application Assistance

5:30pm - 7:30pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Description of Event

The IRC will be hosting a community event regarding Citizenship. The public and patrons alike are encourage to come and get all of their questions answered regarding naturalizing and citizenship.

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How to Join Your CPG Panel

5:30pm - 7:45pm
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
Description of Event

Free, open to the public event to educate and encourage the community to get involved in their Community Planning Groups.

Writer's Workshop Spring 2020

5:30pm - 7:45pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: , Literature
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Join a community of writers (beginning-advanced level) and learn techniques for writing autobiographies, fiction, and non-fiction reports.

Family Storytime

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
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, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: , Literature
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Every Tuesday night, join us for an evening session of stories, songs, & fun!

Great for the entire family!

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RB Library Chess Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Rancho Bernardo Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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Learn to play chess for the first time or practice your latest strategies with other players. All skill levels are welcome.

Sensory Storytime with Mrs. Claudia

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
San Ysidro Library
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Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Caroline de Llamas Children's Area - San Ysidro
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

An inclusive story time for ages 2-8 years, of all abilities, especially those with special needs. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and free play in a small group setting. For families with children ages  2– 8.

 

Analog Game Night

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
North Park Library
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Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Adult Reading Area
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Get your best game face on and join us at Analog Game Night! We will have many kid-friendly games available. This program will be staff-attended for the first hour and then patrons may wrap up any games themselves prior to closing.

The League of Amazing Programmers/Coding

6:00pm - 7:30pm
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
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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

Hatha Yoga

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
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Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Bring your mat, water, and wear comfortable clothing to this free weekly yoga class.  Bilingual.

Picture This! Film Series: Judy

6:00pm - 8:00pm
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: Art, Films
Event Details:

Legendary performer Judy Garland arrives in London in the winter of 1968 to perform a series of sold-out concerts.

2019. 158 mins. PG 13.

Free refreshments for movie-goers!

Baby & Toddler Storytime

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Babies/Toddlers
Rancho Peñasquitos Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: Children's Play Area - Rancho Penasquitos
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:

This program is designed for our youngest learners with the shortest attention spans, ages birth to 3 years old.

Pajama Story Time

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
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Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Art, Literature
Event Details:

Put on your coziest jammies and join us for early bedtime stories in the library. Children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by a caregiver.

 

Songs and Stories with Ms. Ellie

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Rancho Bernardo Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Snook's Nook Storytime Area
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Featured, , Literature
Event Details:

Children and their adults will sing songs, learn rhymes, dance, move, listen to stories, and engage with educational & musical toys.

PJ Storytime & Craft

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
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
Program Type: Art, , Literature
Event Details:

Children will enjoy stories, songs, and a craft.  Pajamas optional!

 

Men's and Women's Book Club

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Adults, Older Adults
Carmel Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Men's and Women's Book Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month in the Community Room at 6:30pm. Read book before meeting. 

This month's selection is An American Spy by Lauren Wilkinson.

Local Solutions to Climate Emergencies - A Citizen Science Lecture

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
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The climatic conditions around the world are reaching many tipping points and negative feed-loop back cycles.  Mr.