2020 San Diego Public Library Short Story Contest

All Day
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
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Welcome to the 3rd Annual Short Story Contest sponsored by the Friends of San Diego Central Library.

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
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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.

Storytime: *Let's Sing a Lullaby with the Brave Cowboy*

10:00am - 10:15am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
SDPL Virtual Branch
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Online/Virtual, , Literature
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Join Ms. Marika from the Mission Valley Library in this reading of Let's Sing a Lullaby with the Brave Cowboy by Jan Thomas.

Children's Song on Washing Your Hands

10:15am - 10:30am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
SDPL Virtual Branch
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Community Engagement,
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Join Ms.

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

Preschool Storytime!

11:30am - 12:00pm
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
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: Featured, , Literature, Wellness
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Join Mr. B for a super fun and energetic journey through children's literature.

Filled with interactive stories, songs, dancing, games, bubbles, and more!

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
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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

Life in Stories

11:30am - 1:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
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Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature
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Have you ever thought about writing a memoir?  Or have you already started your memoir but could use input from others?

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.

Toddler 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
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Literature
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Toddler Storytime incorporates interactive stories, songs and games that build language and literacy skills. Have fun with books and bubbles. Ideal for ages 0 to 4 years of age.

 

Hatha Yoga

12:00pm - 1:00pm
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: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, , Wellness
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A gentle, slow-paced yoga with Patti Bozorgchami. Learn simple breathing exercises and relaxation techniques.

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
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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.

The Green Thumbs: A Children's Garden Club!

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Mira Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Inside Patio - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement,
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Exposure to nature through play leads to exploration and discovery, engaging both the physical and mental abilities of children. This program is for kids to learn about the environment, gardening and how to care for the earth!

Knitting Club

12:30pm - 2:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
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Learn the art of knitting. See how much fun knitting can be. Open to all ages and skill levels. Bring a pair of needles and we'll help get you going; yarn available if needed. See how much fun and gratifying knitting can be!

Oasis Presents: Richard III: Guilty or Not?

12:30pm - 2:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Mission Valley Library
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Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
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Did Richard III, King of England, murder his nephews to take the throne? Certainly Shakespeare wrote the play that way, because the history books of the time said as much.  What’s the evidence?

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
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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!

Resume Review Session

1:30pm - 4:30pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Bank of America - Merrill Lynch Career Center
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Career & College,
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Your resume will be reviewed and you will be given advice on how to make it more effective in landing yourself an interview. Everyone is seen in the order in which they arrive.

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

CANCELED: HEAL with HeART

2:00pm - 4:30pm
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
Program Type: Featured, Art, Community Engagement, , Wellness
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HEAL with HeART is canceled in March. we apologize for the inconvenience.

 

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

STEAM Night @ the Library

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
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Learn basic scientific concepts!  Conduct simple experiments!  This program meets on the Second and Fourth Tuesday of the month.  The Second Tuesday of the month will feature a special science experiment.  This program is espec

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 Workshop

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Middle School Age, Teens
Mira Mesa Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Teen Area - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Learn the fundamentals of drawing in an Anime/Manga style! Students will learn topics such as lighting, folds, anatomy, and general drawing techniques. Want to improve your drawing skills? This workshop is for you!

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:
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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.

Mar. 3rd: Silhouette Studio - Heat Transfer Hats

Mar. 10th: 3D Printer - Beginners Tutorial 

Cancelled-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
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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

CANCELED - 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

Cancelled-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

Cancelled: 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
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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

Cancelled: 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
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
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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
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
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Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth 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
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
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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
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:
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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
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:
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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
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
Program Type:
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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
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
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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
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:
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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 - Canceled through March 31

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:
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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

Button Making for Kids

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, 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: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Design your own pinback buttons to keep or give to friends and family! This is easy, creative crafting at its best. Free and all supplies provided. For ages 5 and up.

 

CANCELED - 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.

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.

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!

Super Mario Celebration

3:30pm - 5:30pm
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: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Are you a Super Mario fan?  Come play Mario themed games and earn prizes!  Earning a Star will get you access to 1 of 4 yellow question mark boxes with a prize inside.  Earn coins at each activity to exchange later for other cool Ma

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.

CANCELLED: Pause for Paws

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Teens
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Wellness
Event Details:

The Humane Society is offering pet assisted therapy for teens! Come relax and enjoy an afternoon with therapy animals. Ages 12-18

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: Whirligig

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: 24
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Make a whirligig.  See who can land their whirligig on the target! 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.

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.

Spring Into STEAM - Go Wild with Zovargo

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Middle School Age
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
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Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Middle School Age
Program Type: , Science/STEAM
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How many different animal species call the rainforest home? Millions! Grab your magnifying glass and get ready to GO WILD as you discover some of the beautiful animals that make up the rainforest.

STEM Challenge

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
University Heights Library
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Library Branch: University Heights Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Science/STEAM
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Attention kids ages 8-15!  Come learn the basics of gear ratios and what the base of a car can look like using building blocks.  Then we will create the fastest car possible.

Tuesday Kids Art Class

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 10
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Kids will learn how to paint and draw with a variety of different media. Create unusual crafts.  A new project will be featured each session.  All supplies will be provided. Reservations are required to attend this program. 

Sounds of the Rainforest: Making a Manguare (Amazonian People Drum)

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Middle School Age
College-Rolando Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Middle School Age
Program Type: Featured, Art, , Performing Arts, Science/STEAM
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Seats Remaining: 20
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Learn how the Bora-Huitoto People, one of the many tribes living on the Amazon forest, make and use their drums to communicate among themselves and between villages.

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
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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

Health Workshop: Prediabetes

5:00pm - 6:00pm
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: Sharp Healthcare Workshop, Wellness
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More than 80 million Americans have prediabetes according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and many don’t even know it.

Youth Chess

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
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, Middle School Age, Teens
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Learn how to play chess, or hone your skills!  Chess is a great way to improve logical thinking skills and math ability.  All levels welcome.  Ages 18 and under.  2nd & 4th Tuesdays.

Scripps Mesa Garden Club

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

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!

CANCELLED Pajama Signing Storytime w/ Miss Jennifer

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
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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Visit the library for storytime in your comfy pajamas while Miss Jennifer uses and teaches sign language to enhance the reading of beloved children's picture books.  Includes bubble time too! [Birth - 5 years old]

Make Your Own Book

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: Clairemont Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Now you can make a book of your own in this fun and creative class. Designed for the adult crafter, you can learn basic book binding techniques and create an artistic book project or a unique gift!

Park II Condominium HOA Board Meeting

6:00pm - 7:00pm
University Community Library
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Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: Community Room - University Community
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Monthly board meeting

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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
Program Type:
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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.

 

Family Game Night

6:00pm - 7:30pm
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: Community Engagement
Event Details:

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Friends of the Library Fundraising Event

6:00pm - 7:30pm
San Ysidro Library
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Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
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Fundraising event sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Everyone is welcome to attend.

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
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

Voice of San Diego A Parent's Guide to Public School Community Event

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Join Voice of San Diego and the San Diego Workforce Partnership for a free information session where you can get your copy of the guide.

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.

OCEAN BEACH BOOK CLUB

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Ocean Beach Library
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Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: , Literature
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Join us for a lively discussion of the book club selection.  Tonight's selection is "Asymmetry" by Lisa Halliday. Copies are available for checkout at the Ocean Beach Library.  The book club is open to all and no registration is req

Picture This! Film Series: Downton Abbey

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:

The continuing story of the Crawley family, wealthy owners of a large estate in the English countryside in the early twentieth century.

2019. 122 mins. PG.

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
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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
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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.

 

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

 

AGGCC Meeting

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
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Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
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Allied Gardens Grantville Community Council meeting.  Public is welcome.

Banned Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mira Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Seminar/Booksale Room - Mira Mesa
Program Type: Literature
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The Mira Mesa Library’s Banned Book Club, a book group with a “freedom to read” theme, meets the last Tuesday of each month (no meeting in December), 6:30pm at the library, 8405 New Salem St.

Parenting Workshop: How to Balance Love and Discipline and Avoid Everyday Power Struggles

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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
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Join family coach Hilde Gross for this free parenting workshop.  She will be discussing how to balance love and discipline and avoid everyday power struggles from toddlers to teens.  No more arguing, repeating, yelling.