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SDPL Virtual Branch
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Online/Virtual, , Community Engagement, , Literature, Summer Reading Program
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A bi-weekly series to discuss and inform library patrons about current happenings and virtual offerings at the library.

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Qi Gong: Recharging Body & Mind

9:30am - 11:30am
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, , Wellness
Event Details:

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.

Preschool Storytime

9:45am - 10:15am
Tierrasanta Library
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Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: , Literature
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Please join us with your young ones for Preschool Storytime on Thursdays at 9:45 a.m.

Songs, stories, movement, and fun!

Preschool Storytime & Craft

10:00am - 10:30am
North Park Library
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Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Art,
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Please join us with your young ones for Preschool Storytime & Craft!

Join Ms. Sandy for fun stories, songs, and a special craft!

This event takes place every Thursday, excluding the 3rd Thursday of each month.

E-reader clinic

10:00am - 11:00am
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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Bring in your eReader, tablet or smartphone and our staff will guide you in downloading SDPL's free eBooks and eAudiobooks.  Every Thursday.

Signing Storytime with Miss Jennifer

10:00am - 11:00am
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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Miss Jennifer uses sign language to enhance the reading of well-loved children's picture books.  Includes sing-alongs and bubble time too! [Birth - 5 years]

Tai Chi Class

10:00am - 11:00am
Linda Vista Library
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: , Wellness
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Improve your balance and mobility with slow, controlled movement. For ages 60+.

Fun and Games for 50 Plus

10:00am - 12:00pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
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Come socialize, play your favorite games or, on select days, try your hand at a craft. We will offer a variety of games such as chess, checkers, Mahjong, Scrabble, Yahtzee, party bridge, cribbag and more.

Chinese Language Preschool Storytime with Ms. Mei

10:30am - 11:00am
Linda Vista Library
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Children's Storytime Nook - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: , Literature
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Join Ms. Mei for a thrilling Chinese language storytime ride!  Preschoolers will be treated to tales told with gusto and will have the opportunity to sing with other children in the storytime group!

Preschool Story-time

10:30am - 11:00am
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Art, , Literature, Performing Arts, Wellness

Storybox Theatre

10:30am - 11:00am
Rancho Bernardo Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Snook's Nook Storytime Area
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: , Literature
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A presentation of Japanese style storytelling called Kamishibai, which combines the use of hand drawn visuals with the engaging narration of a live presenter. A delightful story time for children.

Baby & Toddler Storytime with Stay-n-Play

10:30am - 11:30am
Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: Clairemont Library
Room: Children's Area - Clairemont
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement
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Fun toddler stories and songs with Miss Joyce along with play time afterwards!

 

Children's Storytime & Craft

10:30am - 11:30am
Mira Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: , Literature
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Join us for Storytime AND Craft time.

Children's Storytime & Craft

10:30am - 11:30am
Mira Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: , Literature
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Join us for Storytime AND Craft time.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
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Join Ms. Teri for an engaging preschool storytime that promotes a love of reading and quality together time. Featuring stories, fun, and play!

Preschool Storytime and Craft

10:30am - 11:30am
Mission Valley Library
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Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Art, , Literature
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Preschoolers are invited to a storytime, followed by a fun craft!

Preschool Storytime for Kids.

10:30am - 11:30am
University Community Library
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Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: Community Room - University Community
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
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Preschool Storytime for Kids; stories, crafts, finger plays and songs

Take & Make Summer Crafts

11:00am - 12:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
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**UPDATE ** 8/18/2020 - We are currently out of craft kits for August. Join us next month for more crafts. 

Free craft kits for you to take home and make with your little ones.

Balance Strong

12:00pm - 1:00pm
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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Learn leg strengthening exercises to help your balance & posture. Chairs are also available for seated exercises.

Silver Chair Yoga

12:15pm - 1:15pm
Linda Vista Library
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: , Wellness
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Chair yoga is a general term for practices that modify yoga poses so that they can be done while seated in a chair. The chair helps eliminate strain on your joints while increasing stability & balance.

Pen to Paper Writing Group

1:00pm - 2:00pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Literature
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Ready to fire up your writing, jump start a novel, or just keep the ideas flowing? Join us for a weekly drop-in writing group.

Mah Jong Club

2:00pm - 4:30pm
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
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We host both American and Chinese Mah Jong. No instruction provided so players must know how to play the game. Adults only. Please bring your own Mah Jong tiles. 

Game Time!

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: Clairemont Library
Room: Children's Area - Clairemont
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
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Thursdays are game days at the Clairemont Library! Play board games like: Candyland · Chutes & Ladders · Battleship · Monopoly · Yahtzee · Sorry · Jigsaw puzzles and more!

 

RB Library Clues & Reviews Book Club

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Rancho Bernardo Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, , Literature
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Love mystery books?

Create: Crochet a Suffrage Rosette

4:00pm - 4:15pm
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,
Event Details:

In August 1920 the 19th Amendment was ratified, granting American women the right to vote.  Celebrate the centennial of this achievement by learning how to crochet a Suffrage Rosette.  

Children's Arts & Crafts

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: Clairemont Library
Room: Children's Area - Clairemont
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
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Join us at Clairemont for crafts and fun! Fun crafts for the whole family - anything from pencil toppers to bookmarks to decorations. All ages are welcome. Younger children may need assistance from parents.

Kids Craft Time

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - Logan Heights
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement

Process Art

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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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Drop in and create art together!

Online Adventures - D&D for Grown-Ups! (Formerly D&D After Dark)

4:00pm - 6:00pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Encouraged
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Online/Virtual
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Online Adventures - D&D for Grown-Ups

It's Time to Get Your Game On - Online!

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D&D After Dark

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured
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D&D After Dark - a Roleplaying Game Program for Adults!

Evil Threatens! The World Needs Heroes! Time to Step Up!