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OnView: Humanity Showers – Jordan Verdin

All Day
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
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Humanity Showers

August 20 — October 15, 2022

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Qi Gong

9:30am - 11:30am
University Community Library
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Library Branch: University Community Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
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Robert Warren leads this popular qi gong class, a mind-body-spirit practice that improves one's mental and physical health by integrating posture, movement, and breathing technique.

Cancelled

Baby Sign Storytime with Monta Briant

10:00am - 10:30am
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
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Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
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Join us for "Sign-a-Story Circle Time" with Baby Sign Language Basics author, Monta Z. Briant. Parents learn how to use ASL signs for early communication with their babies through stories, songs, and other fun activities. 

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This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Signing Story Time

10:00am - 10:30am
North University Community Library
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Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
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This entertaining and educational Signing Story Time with Jennifer Duncan is infused with joy and American Sign Language signs.

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Storytime in the Park

10:00am - 10:30am
Balboa Library
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Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
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Join us for outdoor storytime at Olive Grove Park presented by the Balboa Branch Library. We’ll read fun stories and sing songs. There will be take-home crafts, giveaways & more! Please bring chairs or blankets. All ages are welcome.

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Themed Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
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Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
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Come join us for Themed Storytime. Every week we will have a new theme so check our Facebook and Instagram pages to find out what we will be reading about this week!

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Summer Reading Program: Hopscotch

10:00am - 10:45am
Tierrasanta Library
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Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
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Hopscotch, with Miss Kim, will bring stories, songs, and activities to toddlers! Don’t miss out on all the fun!

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Book Club

10:00am - 11:00am
Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: East Patio - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature
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Join like-minded bibliophiles to discuss fiction titles.  This program will be held on our outside patio. A limited number of each month’s selection will be available at the Circulation Desk.

Reservation

Adult Pilates Class

10:00am - 11:30am
Carmel Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Description of Event

Pilates class for older adults. Bring your own mat. 

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Fun & Games for Seniors

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: Adults, Older Adults
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Open to the public and are free of charge. Play variety board games. Attendees should be fully vaccinated and have masks

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How to Work a Computer

10:00am - 1:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Seminar Room (A-B) - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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Are you looking to learn some computer skills?  These sessions—with instruction, hands-on opportunities, and plenty of time for questions and answers—are just for you!  

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Mandarin Chinese Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Mira Mesa Library
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Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
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Join us for Chinese stories and songs with Ms. Canndy. This week, due to the hot weather we will meet in the Community Room at the Library.  All ages welcome.  

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Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
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Join Ms. Katia for an engaging preschool storytime that promotes a love of reading and quality together time. Featuring stories, songs, and fun! 

 

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Virtual Preschool Storytime with Ms Rebecca

10:30am - 11:00am
SDPL Virtual Branch
Encouraged
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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Seats Remaining: 47
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Join us on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month for a virtual storytime via Zoom, perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. Questions? Call 858-581-9934.

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Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Drawing Class with Mr. Luan

10:30am - 11:15am
SDPL Virtual Branch
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Art, Community Engagement,
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I'll show kids how to draw basic shapes.  Then we'll add other elements to those shapes to create popular objects like people, bunnies, cars, fish, caterpillars, houses, etc..  Throughout the lessen I'll have them color parts of those ob

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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Art, Community Engagement,
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I'll show kids how to draw basic shapes.  Then we'll add other elements to those shapes to create popular objects like people, bunnies, cars, fish, caterpillars, houses, etc..  Throughout the lessen I'll have them color parts of those ob

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Preschool Story Time In the Park

10:30am - 11:15am
Kensington-Normal Heights Library
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Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Park Area - Kensington
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: , Literature, Summer Reading Program
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Mr. Erni and Mr. Jay will share stories, song, and bubbles with children ages 3-5. Older and younger siblings welcome! Bring a blanket to sit on the grass. 

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Toddler and Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Mission Valley Library
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Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Literature
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Recommended for ages 2-5, this storytime program includes books, songs, games, and early literacy fun!

Please note: Weather permitting, this program will be held outdoors.

 

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ENCORE! Hullabaloo Music Show *OUTDOORS*

10:30am - 11:30am
Point Loma/Hervey Library
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Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Featured, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
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Join us for a foot-stomping, wing-flapping, hand-clapping celebration of song that entertains both kids and families with the award-winning Hullabaloo!

 

For children of all ages and their families.

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Preschool Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Rancho Bernardo Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
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Please join miss Minoo for storytime, songs, and some fun!

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Storybox Theatre for toddlers & preschoolers

11:00am - 11:30am
San Ysidro Library
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Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: , Literature, Performing Arts
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Storybox Theatre is a wonderful way to present illustrated stories to youngsters.  Storybox is the American name we have given to the Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai.  (Kami = paper; shibai = theatre).  A storytell

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Thursday Story Time

11:30am - 12:00pm
Oak Park Library
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Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, , LGBTQIA+, Literature, Local Author, Wellness
Event Details:

Story Times are back at the Oak Park Library!

Get ready to listen, read, dance and create!

Some mornings will include pop-up crafts.

 

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Digital Navigator on-site

12:00pm - 5:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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The Digital Navigator in the computer lounge provides FREE assistance with digital inclusion--including digital literacy, home connectivity, gaining access, to devices, and more!

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Digital Navigator on-site

12:00pm - 5:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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The Digital Navigator in the computer lounge provides FREE assistance with digital inclusion--including digital literacy, home connectivity, gaining access, to devices, and more!

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

Healthy Adventures: Food & Kitchen Science

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: , Science/STEAM, Wellness
Event Details:

Learn all about chemistry, physics, biology, and math using normal items you find in your kitchen.

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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
Event Details:

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.

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Knit and Crochet Circle

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Bring your knit and crochet projects and socialize with fellow stitchers!

 

Participants agree to follow all relevant City of San Diego COVID protocols. 

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Mah Jong Club

1:00pm - 3:30pm
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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A Mah Jong Group for adults is meeting every Monday and Thursday from 1:00pm-3:30pm. Knowledge of American Mah Jong rules is required to play. Please bring your own Mah Jong tiles if possible.

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Chess Club

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Point Loma/Hervey Library
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Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
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Interested in achieving better brain function while improving your memory, cognitive abilities, and strategic thinking? Then play chess!

Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world.

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Craft Circle

2:00pm - 5:00pm
San Carlos Library
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Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
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Walk on the Wild Side: Live Animal Show

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
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Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Cass Street Plaza
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Take an adventure to the library and learn about animals around the world. Learn about animals from different species that are unique to their native lands. Wild Wonders makes learning fun and interactive for everyone.

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Chess Club

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Mira Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room
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.

All ages, children and adults!

Let's Roll! - Board Game Afternoon

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
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Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
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Enjoy a selection of board games the whole family can play at this fun weekly event.  We'll have Chess, Jenga, Chutes and Ladders, Connect 4 and more!

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

Video Coding Camp w/RoboThinkCV

3:30pm - 5:30pm
San Ysidro Library
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Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: , Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

RoboThink kids will work on building fun video games while learning the most important coding concepts (loops, variables, and conditionals) in a fun way, using colorful Scratch coding blocks instead of a plain text-based programming code.

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Library Branch: University Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - University Heights
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Miss Helene will read some back-to-school books and will then lead children in a craft project making a popsicle stick picture frame for their school photo.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
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Bingo for Kids

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ocean Beach Library
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Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Room: Children's Area - Ocean Beach
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Summer Reading Program
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Come join us at the Ocean Beach Branch Library every Thursday in the Children’s Area from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. Kids who participate will get to win cool prizes. Kids ages 3–12 are welcome. Adult supervision is required for younger kids.

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Create It Thursday

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Skyline Hills Library
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Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Lobby - Central
Age Group: All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm for Courtyard Chess. Downtown Chess meets at the courtyard of the San Diego Central Library @ Joan ^ Irwin Jacobs Common. All ages are welcome to join. 

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Joe Milosch & Jim Moreno In-Person/ Virtual Book Launching

4:00pm - 5:30pm
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: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Art, Community Engagement, Local Author
Event Details:

Countering hate and ignorance with local, national, and international poets, the co-editors collected from 25 contributors, 77 poems, translations, & essays that speak to the role and power of poetry (and the Arts) to create awareness, foster

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Joe Milosch & Jim Moreno In-Person/ Virtual Book Launching

4:00pm - 5:30pm
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, Art, Community Engagement, Local Author
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Countering hate and ignorance with local, national, and international poets, the co-editors collected from 25 contributors, 77 poems, translations, & essays that speak to the role and power of poetry (and the Arts) to create awareness, foster

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

Tinker Thursday!

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

The David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab would like to invite you to Tinker Thursday!

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

Teen Game Room

4:00pm - 5:45pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

The Teen Game is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch, PS4 and more.