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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
Event Details:

Expend Shopping

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
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Haunted Library

9:30am - 6:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
College-Rolando Library
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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Do You dare Enter the Haunted Library? For a limited time only our community room will be transformed into an underworld of ghouls, ghosts and aliens! Open all Friday 10/26 9:30am to 6pm, Saturday 9:30am to 6, and Monday 10/31 11:30am to 8pm.

This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

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.

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.

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
Event Details:

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! 

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

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.

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.

Signing Storytime

10:00am - 10:45am
Babies/Toddlers
College-Rolando Library
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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Children's Area - College-Rolando
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:

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.

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This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Daytime Book Club

10:00am - 11:30am
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Rancho Peñasquitos Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

The Daytime Book Club meets monthly to discuss a selected title - interesting and fun conversations ensue!

New members and guests are always welcome.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

SRCA -Hearing Screenings

10:00am - 12:30pm
Adults
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Private meeting

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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

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 - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type:
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

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,
Event Details:

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!

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

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
Event Details:

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!

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.

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
Event Details:

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!

This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

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,
Event Details:

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

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.  

Reservation

San Diego Senior Bid Whist Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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 the game of Bid Whist to individuals of all ages. Hopefully this will help us to bridge the generational gap.

This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
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

This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

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
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Author Jerome Strayve Jr.

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: Literature
Event Details:

Author, Jeorme Strayve Jr., will be discussing his book, Broken Promises. In 2016, VA VET Center management broke the promise Abraham Lincoln made to care for our veterans and their families. A promise that had been honored for over 150 years.

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

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
Event Details:

Video Game Fridays - Come play video games on the Nintendo Switch with your friends.

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

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

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. -

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Spooktober! Friday Flix screening: Coco

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
Event Details:

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

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

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!

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

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

Mad Science: Circuits in Costume

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
La Jolla/Riford Library
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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
Event Details:

Celebrate Halloween Frankenstein-style with a Mad Science circuits workshop and wear your costume! Grades K-5th.

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

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! 

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

Spider Web Crayon Resist Art

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Balboa Library
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Library Branch: Balboa Library
Room: Children's Area - Balboa
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Join us to create a beautiful and fun crayon resist art.

While supplies last.

Best for ages 5 and older.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

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
Event Details:

All Ages

Celebrate this spooky season with a Halloween movie.  This week we are showing Frankenweenie.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Steve Kowit Poetry Prize Awards Ceremony

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Central Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Shiley Special Events Suite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Performing Arts
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 73
Event Details:

Honoring Steve Kowit’s Contributions to American Poetry


The San Diego Poetry Annual (SDPA) and San Diego Public Library present the ‘catch-up’ ceremony for the 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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
Event Details:

This class is designed to highlight the joy of movement, no prior experience needed to join! Musical Theatre dance focuses on storytelling through movement.