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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, , Literature, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

A bi-weekly series to discuss and inform library patrons about current happenings and virtual offerings at the library.

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Take and Make Craft Kits

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

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

Virtual Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies/Toddlers
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type:
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

For those of you who've missed Mrs.

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

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
Event Details:

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.

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,
Event Details:

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!

Art of Cartooning

2:00pm - 2:15pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
SDPL Virtual Branch
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Learn how to draw cartoons!  Each session will feature a different animated, live action, or literary character.  Although this class is geared for kids, all ages are welcome to participate!

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
Program Type: Wellness
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.  

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.

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!

Kid's Yoga

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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: Wellness
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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.

VIRTUAL EXPLORE 3-D MODELING AND PRINTING WITH "BLENDER"

4:00pm - 5:30pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Encouraged
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Art, , IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Library NExT, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

3D modeling is a fast-developing technology with applications in many fields and careers. Use the open-source program Blender to explore the potential of 3D modeling and printing.

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
Event Details:

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.

VIRTUAL SLIMY SEA CREATURES

5:00pm - 6:30pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Encouraged
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type: Online/Virtual, , Library NExT, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Want to learn about sea stars, sand dollars, moon snails and other slimy creatures? In this class, students will act as marine biologists as they discover the secrets of how octopuses change color and how oysters make pearls.

Cancelled

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:
Event Details:

Learn to play chess for the first time or practice your latest strategies with other players. All skill levels are welcome.

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.

 

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!

 

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
Event Details:

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.