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

Grace Book Nook

9:30am - 5:00pm
All Ages
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
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Modern Classics Book Club: Daughter of Fortune

10:00am - 10:15am
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
SDPL Virtual Branch
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Literature
Event Details:

Welcome to our virtual book club!  We will be reading out loud a variety of books ranging from classic selections to modern literature.

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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We invite you to join our 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! 

Virtual Reading Adventures with Ms. Terri

10:00am - 10:30am
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
SDPL Virtual Branch
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Community Engagement, , Literature
Event Details:

Join Ms. Terri online weekly as she shares enjoyable picture books and chapter books while you practice your good listening skills and celebrate the love of reading. Go to the Balboa Branch Library's Facebook page to enjoy these fun stories.

Signing Storytime

10:00am - 10:45am
Babies/Toddlers
College-Rolando Library
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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: , Literature
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A 45-minute Storytime for young children including books and music with the addition of American Sign Language signs with Jennifer Duncan from Signs at Play.

Meditation for Relaxation

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Paradise Hills Library
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Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Room: Teen Area - Paradise Hills
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: , Wellness
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Meditation can reduce stress and cultivate calm.  "Quiet the mind and the soul will speak."

SR50 Plus

10:00am - 11:30am
Older Adults
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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Details TBA

How to Work a Computer--Open Office Hours

10:00am - 12:00pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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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Join us on Fridays, 10am-1pm, for Open Office Hours and get help using your smartphone, tablet, or laptop.

Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytime with Mr. Luan

10:30am - 11:15am
Preschoolers
SDPL Virtual Branch
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Community Engagement,
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My Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, but to perform them as well!

Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytime with Mr. Luan

10:30am - 11:15am
Preschoolers
Linda Vista Library
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Community Engagement, , Literature, Performing Arts
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My Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, but to perform them as well!

Free Play Fridays on the Grass

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies/Toddlers
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
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Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
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All young children and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs and rhymes. Held outdoors on the grass, bring a blanket or chair.  No Registration required. We hope to see you there!

Healthy and Fit Adults

11:15am - 12:00pm
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
Event Details:

Join Lois for chair yoga, gentle toning with weights and bands and balance work.   **Brought to you by the Friends of the Allied Gardens/Benjamin Branch Library**

Digital Navigator

12:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Homework Center
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Stop in for one on one assistance with your technology questions or for assistance in applying for low/no cost computers or Internet.  

Cancelled

Silver Age Yoga

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Older Adults
Carmel Valley Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
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Instructors are from Silver Age Yoga.  Designed so that seniors can safely participate at their level of comfort. Every class utilizes chairs but please bring your own exercise mat if desired. Registration required for each session

Piano Class

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Older Adults
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
Reservation

San Diego Senior Bid Whist Club

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Seminar Room (A-B) - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Description of Event

Senior Citizens instructing and playing the game of Bid Whist. Promoting the game of Bid Whist to individuals of all ages. We are hoping to bridge the generational gap

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.

Stuffed Paper bag Scarecrow Craft

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Balboa Library
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Library Branch: Balboa Library
Room: Children's Area - Balboa
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art
Event Details:

Please join us to make a scarecrow out of a brown paper bag.

While supplies last.

Chess Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Rancho Peñasquitos Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

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!

Friday Flicks: Hocus Pocus

3:30pm - 5:15pm
All Ages
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
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Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Films
Event Details:

Join us for a family Halloween film, Hocus Pocus.

Hip Hop at the Annex!

3:30pm - 5:30pm
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: Black Box Theatre
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Art, Performing Arts
Event Details:

 - Beginning Hip Hop classes on Fridays from 3:30-4:25pm for ages 13 and under, and 4:30-5:25pm for ages 14+. -

 - Break-dancing, dance battles, all of it! Taught by Joseph (Dyno Rock) Corrales. -

Spooktober! Friday Flix screening: Goosebumps 2

3:30pm - 5:30pm
All Ages
Mira Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Films
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Join us for the return of movies at the Mira Mesa Library.  Our Spooktober celebration continues with our Friday Flix - family friendly movies to put everyone in the Halloween Spirit.  This week bring your favorite movie snacks and join

KPop Club

3:45pm - 5:45pm
Middle School Age, Teens
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: Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Come listen to the latest releases, talk about the latest news, and more!

Cancelled

Arts & Crafts

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Carmel Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Come the library for Arts and crafts for children 5 and up.  No registration needed and materials are provided.

Fleet Friday: Chemistry Concepts

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
La Jolla/Riford Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Take an intimate look at the indicators of a chemical change in this inquiry-based investigation of the properties of matter.

Geared to Grades K-5th.

Science Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
City Heights/Weingart Library
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Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: , IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us every Friday for fun hands-on STEM activities for kids in 3rd - 6th grade! 

Spooky Flix

4:00pm - 5:30pm
All Ages
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Films
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All Ages

Celebrate this spooky season with a Halloween movie.  This week we are showing The Nightmare Before Christmas. 

Open Teen-Adult Movement Improv

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
City Heights Performance Annex
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Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Black Box Theatre
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Art, Performing Arts
Event Details:

This class will explore the creativity of movement by utilizing the principles of improvisational theatre. Class will focus on theatre games, improvisation skills, and ensemble building for students to ultimately create a devised piece.

POETRY IN MOTION has been Rescheduled to March 21, 2023

6:30pm - 9:00pm
All Ages
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Shiley Special Events Suite
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Local Author, Performing Arts
Event Details:
Rescheduled to March 21st

`This event was postponed to help support the Padres beat the Dodgers

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The Friends of the Central Library

6:30pm - 9:00pm
All Ages
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Shiley Special Events Suite
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Local Author
Event Details:

The Friends of the San Diego Central Library will be hosting an event with opportunities to take home some amazing San Diego swag including a custom surf board, gift certificates from San Diego's top rated restaurants and more.

Open Musical Theatre Dance

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
City Heights Performance Annex
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Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Black Box Theatre
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Art, Performing Arts
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This class is designed to highlight the joy of movement, no prior experience needed to join! Musical Theatre dance focuses on storytelling through movement.