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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Ikebana Exhibition

9:30am - 6:00pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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: Art, Community Engagement,
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Make a beautiful flower arrangement to take home! Classes are taught by master artist Jackie Zhang of the Ohara School of Ikebana.

Ikebana Exhibition

9:30am - 6:00pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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: Art, Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Make a beautiful flower arrangement to take home! Classes are taught by master artist Jackie Zhang of the Ohara School of Ikebana.

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
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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
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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.

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,

How to Work a Computer--Open Office Hours

10:00am - 1:00pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Multi-Media Room
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type:
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Join us on Fridays, 10am-1pm, for Open Office Hours and get help using your smartphone, tablet, or laptop.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: Clairemont Library
Room: Children's Area - Clairemont
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Join us for storytime on the outer space alphabet rug inside the library. We will read stories, sing songs, shaker our shakers, and have fun!

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!

Exploring Dia de los Muertos (Discussion)

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
University Community Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: Community Room - University Community
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation,
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 49
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Presented by San Diego OASIS

Art Therapy presented by SWC

10:30am - 12:30pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
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Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art,
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Focuses on the use of art as a creative expression and a therapeutic process.  Utilizes a variety of art media to promote self-expression, to develop coping skills, and to mediate emotional and physical challenges and limitations. 

SDPL Adult Programming Community Outreach @ Park de la Cruz for AgeWell Services

11:00am - 1:30pm
Older Adults
Outreach
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Older Adults

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
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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
Event Details:

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

Introduction to Genealogy

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
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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Please join us as Don Williams from the San Diego Genealogical Society shows us how to get up to speed on genealogy research.  Mr. Williams has over 20 years of experience in building Family Trees.

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.

Mini Pumpkin Painting Party

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Point Loma/Hervey Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Art
Encouraged
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A fun Halloween activity for children ages 6+ and their families - bring your imagination and creativity!

 

Mini pumpkins & decorating supplies will be provided for children ages 6+.

Chess Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
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!

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: Ghostbusters

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

Anime Club

3:45pm - 5:45pm
Middle School Age, Teens
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: Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Enjoy anime? So do we! Join us and watch anime!

Cancelled

Lego Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Carmel Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Come join us for Lego Club on the first and third Fridays of the month from 4pm - 5pm starting August 5th! Lego has small pieces and parental supervision is required. Program is recommended for age 5+.

Cancelled

Not-So-Elementary Book Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Elementary School Age
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

The Not-So-Elementary Book Club for 3rd-5th graders will discuss The Witches by Roald Dahl along with the children's librarian. Look at the classic read through a modern lens and learn about the history of the author and book.

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 Hotel Transylvania.

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
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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.

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.