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Humanity Showers Exhibition

All Day

All Ages

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

San Diego Ballet Free Saturday Morning Dance Classes

9:00am–12:00pm

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults

City Heights Performance Annex

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Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex

Room: CT - Black Box Theatre - Performance Annex

Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults

Program Type: Art

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San Diego Ballet Education and Outreach at the City Heights Library Performance Annex Schedule for September 17- November 12, 2022

-Saturday Classes-

Reservation

Celebration of Women Conference (CWC)

9:30am–10:30am

Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library

Room: MX - Seminar Room (A-B) - Valencia Park/Malcolm X

Description of Event

CWC Committee Planning Meeting for our " Celebration of Women 31st Annual Conference"

Japanese Language class

9:30am–11:45am

Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults

Logan Heights Library

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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library

Room: LO - Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights

Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults

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Stop in to learn Japanese or improve your japanese language skills.

SCFOL Booksale

9:30am–3:00pm

San Carlos Library

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Library Branch: San Carlos Library

Room: SC - Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery - San Carlos

SATURDAY MORNING STORYTIME!

10:00am–10:30am

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Paradise Hills Library

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Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library

Room: PH - Patio - Paradise Hills

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

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Please join us for stories and songs every Saturday morning on the patio at 10:00AM.

Dance Pants Bash!

10:00am–10:45am

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library

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Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library

Room: MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Program Type: Community Engagement, , Performing Arts

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Recommended for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary-school age kids, this simple dance program will feature "The Wheels on the Bus," "Baby Shark," and more. Families, it’s time to show us your moves and come dance with us!

Gardening in Small Spaces

10:00am–11:00am

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

College-Rolando Library

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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library

Room: CH - Community Room - College-Rolando

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: En Español

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Do you have a small place but you want to grow your own vegetables? Come and join us to learn how to plant your own garden in small places!

Black Employees Association

10:00am–12:00pm

Skyline Hills Library

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Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library

Room: SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills

Gardening Exchange

10:00am–1:00pm

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Rancho Peñasquitos Library

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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library

Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness

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Stop and Swap: Seeds, Plants, Veggies, Fruits, Flowers and More!

Too many zucchinis? Lots of cut flowers? Succulents getting too big? Fruits and Veggies galore? Ordered too many radish seeds?

Tech Help: Mouse and Typing (Computer Lab)

10:00am–1:00pm

Adults

Skyline Hills Library

Registration Encouraged

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Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library

Age Group: Adults

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Registration Encouraged

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The San Diego Futures Foundation is hosting a Microsoft Word series that covers learning basic to intermediate skills.

Wacky Weekend

10:30am–11:15am

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: AC - Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library - Central

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

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Ages 0-5

Get the weekend started with great books, songs, and an easy craft.

Reservation

Celebration of Women (CWC)

10:30am–11:30am

Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library

Room: MX - Seminar Room (A-B) - Valencia Park/Malcolm X

Description of Event

CWC Committee Planning Meeting for "31st Annual Celebration of Women Conference"

Illustrator Event: "The Little Book of Joy" with Rafael López

10:30am–11:30am

La Jolla/Riford Library

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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Room: LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford

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Internationally bestselling illustrator Rafael López will discuss his new book: "The Little Book of Joy: His Holiness and the Dalai Llama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu." While the event is free to attend, copies of the book will be available fo

30th Anniversary Family Craft Program - Letter to Future Self

10:30am–12:00pm

All Ages

Rancho Peñasquitos Library

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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library

Room: RP - Front Plaza - Rancho Penasquitos

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Community Engagement

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As PQ Library celebrates its 30th anniversary, celebrate your own past and envision your future with this fun event!

Signing Storytime!

11:00am–11:30am

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

North Park Library

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Library Branch: North Park Library

Room: NP - Children's Area - North Park

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

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Sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer!

Come learn some simple signs and songs at this fun weekly event!

Saturday Morning Craft Time

11:00am–11:45am

Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library

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Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library

Room: BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin

Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Program Type: Art,

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Join us in the Community room for a volunteer led craft session.

Paws to Read

11:00am–12:00pm

Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Mira Mesa Library

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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library

Room: MM - Inside Patio - Mira Mesa

Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Program Type: , Literature

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Join us as Therapy Dog Teams visit the Library! Children are invited to read to, and interact with, certified therapy dogs to build reading confidence.

Villa Musica Guitar (Adults/Children)

11:00am–1:00pm

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Logan Heights Library

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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library

Room: LO - Gracia Molina de Pick & Richard Allen Pick Centro Cultural - Logan Heights

Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, , Performing Arts

Event Details:

Free guitar classes. People must register on or before start date.

Adult Guitar (ages 13+): 11am-12pm

Group Guitar (Ages 7-9): 12-12:30 pm

Group Guitar (Ages 10-12): 12:30-1pm

Lego Free Play

11:00am–3:00pm

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

North Clairemont Library

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Library Branch: North Clairemont Library

Room: NC - Children's Area - North Clairemont

Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

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Saturdays starting at 11:00am.

Legos will be provided.

Friends of the Library Book Sale On the Plaza

11:00am–5:00pm

All Ages

Mira Mesa Library

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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library

Room: MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa

Age Group: All Ages

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The Mira Mesa Friends of the Library will be having a book sale on the plaza in front of the Library that is so big there will also be books to browse and buy in the meeting room, too! Come on down....you never know what treasures you may fi

Friends of the Linda Vista Library Meeting (on ZOOM)

12:00pm–1:00pm

Teens, Adults, Older Adults

Linda Vista Library

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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library

Room: LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Online/Virtual

Event Details:

Want to help the Linda Vista Library and the great community it serves? The Friends of the Linda Vista Library could always use an additional helping hand! Come to the Meeting and discover how you too can make a significant difference!

Latin Jazz for Youth

12:30pm–2:30pm

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

City Heights Performance Annex

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Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex

Room: CT - Black Box Theatre - Performance Annex

Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Program Type: Art, Performing Arts

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Latin Jazz instruction for youth.

Register by emailing: john.gabriel@sdopera.org

An Afternoon with Kathi Diamant and her New Book "Heart of the Zoo: How San Diego Zoo Director Chuck Bieler Earned His Stripes"

1:00pm–2:30pm

Central Library

Registration Encouraged

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: AC - Shiley Special Events Suite (9th Floor) - Central

Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Local Author

Registration Encouraged

Event Details:

The Friends of San Diego Central Library presents Kathi Diamant

Join award-winning author, Kathi Diamant for a discussion of her new book, Heart of the Zoo: How San Diego

Author Talk & Butterfly Origami: Wings of Silk

1:00pm–3:00pm

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Carmel Valley Library

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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library

Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Local Author

Event Details:

Meet local author, Li-Ying Lundquist who wrote Wings of Silk, recently published November 2021. There will also be a butterfly origami craft.

Bridge the Gap: [cancelled] The ART of Inclusive Communication

1:00pm–3:00pm

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

College-Rolando Library

Registration Encouraged

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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement

Registration Encouraged

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San Diego is home to diverse neighborhoods, cultures, beliefs and walks of life. This workshop helps participants learn how one's personal and cultural identity affects their communication style.

Eclipse

1:00pm–4:00pm

Elementary School Age

Central Library

Registration Encouraged

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: AC - Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library - Central

Age Group: Elementary School Age

Program Type: , Library NExT, Science/STEAM

Registration Encouraged

Event Details:

Much folklore surrounds eclipses, which occur when one celestial body passes through the shadow of another. In this workshop, students will explore the evolution of the science that led to the current view of the Earth-Moon-Sun system.

Manage Your Future

1:00pm–4:00pm

Teens

Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library

Registration Encouraged

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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library

Room: MX - Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab - Valencia Park/Malcom X

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: , Library NExT

Registration Encouraged

Event Details:

This series is designed for high school students who are excited to learn about logistics and coordination of activities in a business setting.

ESL Conversation Class

2:00pm–3:00pm

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

College-Rolando Library

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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library

Room: CH - Learning Center - College-Rolando

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Citizenship and Immigration,

Event Details:

This is a great way to improve your English conversation skills. The class is open to all skill levels. Come in on Saturday afternoons and practice with us!

Villa Musica Mariachi Ensemble

2:00pm–3:00pm

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Logan Heights Library

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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library

Room: LO - Gracia Molina de Pick & Richard Allen Pick Centro Cultural - Logan Heights

Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, , Performing Arts

Event Details:

Registration is required at Logan Heights Library. Or email Villa Musica's director, Aarong at :abullard@villamusica.org for more information

Villa Musica Guitar

2:00pm–4:00pm

Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library

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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library

Room: MX - Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room - Valencia Park/Malcom X

Intermediate Musical Theatre Dance

2:30pm–4:00pm

Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults

City Heights Performance Annex

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Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex

Room: CT - Black Box Theatre - Performance Annex

Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults

Program Type: Art, Performing Arts

Event Details:

This 75 minute class takes a deeper focus of Musical theatre dance. Students should have a basic understanding of dance technique.

Nature Collage

3:00pm–5:00pm

Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Rancho Bernardo Library

Registration Encouraged

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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library

Room: RB - Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo

Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Art

Registration Encouraged

Event Details:

In Nature Collage art workshop you will learn how to make a beautiful collage using dried flora.

Musical Theatre Dance Audition Workshop

4:00pm–5:00pm

Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults

City Heights Performance Annex

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Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex

Room: CT - Black Box Theatre - Performance Annex

Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults

Program Type: Art, Performing Arts

Event Details:

This class will set you up to master any dance audition that comes your way. This class will be a fast-paced exploration of musical theatre dance that mimics the format of current dance calls around the country.

Comedy and Open Mic at the Library

4:00pm–5:30pm

Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library

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Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library

Room: MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest

Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Performing Arts

Event Details:

All performances are welcome, from stand-up comedy, to spoken word and poetry. Join us for an afternoon of family-friendly laughter and fun!

Fandango For Butterflies (And Coyotes)

6:30pm–8:30pm

City Heights Performance Annex

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Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex

Room: CT - Black Box Theatre - Performance Annex

Program Type: Art, Performing Arts

Event Details:

Here is a link that can be used to register for free: https://fo