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Local Authors: Share-a-Story

All Day
Adults
SDPL Virtual Branch
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Community Engagement, Literature
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Share-a-Story readings feature San Diego authors who participated in the 2019 Local Author Showcase.

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SDPL Virtual Pride 2020

All Day
All Ages
SDPL Virtual Branch
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Community Engagement, LGBTQIA+, Summer Reading Program
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In honor & celebration of San Diego’s LGBTQ+ community, the San Diego Public Library welcomes you to join us at Virtual Pride 2020 from June 16th - July 17th.

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This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
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Easy Folded Book Art Craft with Tami - Week 9 (paper star)

6:00am - 6:15am
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
SDPL Virtual Branch
Virtual Event
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Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Art
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Join crafty expert Tami from the Mission Valley Library as she demonstrates how to take an old paperback book and turn it into art.

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

Creative Mornings San Diego

8:30am - 10:30am
Emerging Adults, Adults
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Shiley Special Events Suite
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
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CreativeMornings is a monthly breakfast lecture series for creative types (including entrepreneurs, developers & crafters). Each event is free of charge, and includes a 20 minute talk, plus coffee!

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This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Qi Gong

9:30am - 11:30am
Adults, Older Adults
University Community Library
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Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: Community Room - University Community
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Wellness
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Qi Gong (Chi Gong) is a simple preventative health method of relaxing and harmonizing the body. These gentle exercises are suitable for any age and health condition

This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
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ESL: INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION

9:30am - 12:45pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Carmel Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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The free ESL class focuses on conversation at the intermediate level. Limit 25. The term goes from 06/18/20 to 08/07/20.  For more information call 760.757.2121, x8770.

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

Bilingual Storytime: No dejes que la paloma se acueste tarde

10:00am - 10:15am
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
SDPL Virtual Branch
Virtual Event
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Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Community Engagement, En Español, Literature
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Mrs. Claudia is back again from the San Ysidro Library for another special Bilingual Storytime...this time featuring la Paloma, in "No dejes que la paloma se acueste tarde" another favorite by Mo Willems!

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Baby Dance Party with Dance to Evolve

10:00am - 10:30am
Babies/Toddlers
North Park Library
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Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Community Engagement
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Babies & Books will be morphing into Baby Dance Party featuring members of Dance to Evolve! 

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

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

Bilingual Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
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: , Literature
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Modern Classics Book Club: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

10:00am - 10:30am
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
SDPL Virtual Branch
Virtual Event
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Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature
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Welcome to our virtual book club!  We will be discussing a wide variety of books ranging from classic selections to modern literature.

Current Selection

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This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Storytime

10:00am - 10:45am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
San Carlos Library
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Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Art, , Literature
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Join us for a storytime that fosters early literacy!  Features books, songs, action rhymes, and finger plays that invite participation. Afterwards, make a fun craft!  Ages 1-5.  Every Friday. 

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

Baby/Toddler Explore Time

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

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This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Conversation Cafe

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

Conversation Cafe meets every Friday.

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

Friday Storytime with Ms. Ann

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Balboa Library
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Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Literature
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Please join us for Ms. Ann’s Friday Storytime for a virtual storytime reading of “After the Fall: How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again” by Dan Santat.  Thank you to the publisher, Roaring Book Press, for letting us share it with you.

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

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
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Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: , Literature
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Children are invited to a fun storytime with books and singing. The first storytime of the month is usually bilingual (Spanish/English or Chinese/English).

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

SIGNS AT PLAY - BABY SIGNING STORYTIME

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

· Strengthen your bond with baby.

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This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Drop In & Play for Babies & Toddlers

10:30am - 11:30am
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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Enjoy playtime with babies and toddlers in a relaxed atmosphere at the library while getting to know other families in the community.  [Babies – 5 yrs.]

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Preschool Story Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschoolers
Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: Clairemont Library
Room: Children's Area - Clairemont
Age Group: Preschoolers
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Join us for songs, games, and stories at Preschool Storytime. Children and their chaperones are invited to stay and play after storytime! 

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Preschool Storytime with Mr. Luan

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschoolers
Linda Vista Library
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: , Literature
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Join Mr. Luan as he takes you on an energetic and humorous storytime ride! Songs will be sung, character voices will be many! In this program, the stories really do come to life! Oh, yeah: we do a little dancing too!

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

Junior Makerspace

11:00am - 12:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
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
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, , Science/STEAM
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Experiments to try, crafts to create, and lots to learn! Kids ages 5 to 9 will love joining this hands-on program to learn, explore, discover, and create.

This program is appropriate for children ages 5 through 9.

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Yoga Storytime

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

Please bring your own towel or yoga mat.

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Fitness Fun

11:15am - 12:15pm
Adults, Older Adults
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
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Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
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Have a fun, varied workout using a mixture of light aerobics including dance steps, chair aerobics, toning with weights and bands, standing leg exercises, balance work, and cool-down stretches.

This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Community Yoga

12:45pm - 1:45pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
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We’ve brought the yoga studio to our community!


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

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

Writing Class

1:30pm - 4:30pm
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
Program Type: Community Engagement,
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Learn fundamental and techniques for writing kids’ picture books, chapter books and young adult novels.

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This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Downtown Chess

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

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

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

Pick A Flick

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Films
Event Details:

Come enjoy a free screening of a film on the PB Library's big screen on the 2nd & 4th Fridays of most months.  Free popcorn is served.  

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

Read-Aloud: Pride and Prejudice

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
SDPL Virtual Branch
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Literature
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Join Librarian Christina Wainwright for a read-aloud from Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" every weekday at 3pm. Drinking tea while listening to this British classic is encouraged, but not required.

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

Video Game Fridays

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
University Community Library
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Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: Community Room - University Community
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement
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Video Game Fridays - Come play video games on the Nintendo Switch with your friends.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Lego Builders

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

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

Arts and Crafts for preK – 6th Graders

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

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

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
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Lego Builders Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
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Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
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Join us for Lego Builders Club and build your own creation to display in our library.

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

Lego Time

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

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Chess Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Children's Wavy Tables - Rancho Penasquitos
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced.

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

All ages, children and adults!

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

Paws to Read

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Children's Area - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: , Literature
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Children are invited to read to certified therapy dogs to build reading confidence.

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

Yoga en Español

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Gracia Molina de Pick & Richard Allen Pick Centro Cultural
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, En Español, Wellness
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Hatha Yoga con rutinas yóguicas para el control de la respiración, y prácticas de meditación para mejorar  la salud física, emocional, mental y espiritual.

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

Adult Coloring Club

4:45pm - 6:00pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Linda Vista Library
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
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Coloring for stress relief?  You betcha.  Join us at the Adult Coloring Club.  Light refreshments.