Reservation

Storytime with Bookman

2:00am - 3:00am
Mira Mesa Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Children's Area - Mira Mesa
Description of Event
Look! Over there! Coming out of that library! It's  . . . BOOKMAN! Using the superpower of reading, BOOKMAN has magically traveled all around the world – even into space! He's met talking animals, visited amazing places, and you can only imagine...
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

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
Event Details:
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. NOTE: Class consists of two 1-hour sessions with slightly differe...
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Toddler Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
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Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:
Join us every Thursday for storytime. Every week we will read a selection of books along with singing songs, playing with instruments, puppets, felt and other storytime aspects. Each storytime will end with a craft! ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

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
Event Details:
Open to the public and are free of charge. Play variety board games. Attendees should be fully vaccinated and have masks ...
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

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
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
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!   Dec 1 – Mouse Shortcuts Dec 8 – Keyboard Shortcuts Dec 1...
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Pre-School Story Time in the Park w/ Mr. Erni

10:30am - 11:00am
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: Educational, Literature
Event Details:
Mr. Erni will share stories, song, and bubbles with children ages 3-5. Older and younger siblings welcome! Bring a blanket to sit on the grass.  ...
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Educational, Literature
Event Details:
Preschool storytime for babies, toddlers, and all preschoolers! Participants agree to follow all relevant City of San Diego COVID protocols.  Follow us on Facebook for the latest library news! https://www.facebook.com/RanchoPenasquito...
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

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, Educational
Event Details:
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 objec...
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Art, Community Engagement, Educational
Event Details:
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 objec...
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

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, Educational, Literature
Event Details:
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.   ...
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Preschool Storytime & Craft with Ms. Dana

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: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:
Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play in this special storytime meant to encourage a love of reading and build essential early literacy skills. Stay for an after-storytime craft project featuring a new craft each week. "Take & Make" cra...
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Preschool Storytime on the Grass

10:30am - 11:30am
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
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Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Educational, Literature
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 "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Noon Year's Eve Party

11:00am - 12:15pm
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, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:
Ring in the new year at La Jolla Library! The party will start with a New Year's Eve story and then we can dance the morning/year away to music before counting down to noon as the proverbial "ball" drops in the Community Room. Selfie station, music, ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Cancelled

CHAIR YOGA

11:30am - 12:15pm
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:
Work on your flexibility, strength building and quiet your mind with functional movement practice. Participate at your own ability. Wear flexible clothing and bring any preferred yoga equipment. Chairs provided. Suitable for adults of all ages. ...
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Ikebana Japanese Floral Design

12:30pm - 3:30pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:
Learn to make one arrangement in each meeting. One-on-one criteques with students on their work will be conducted in each meeting.  Explore other Japanese cultures, including tea ceremony, kimono Japanese cuisine and confection. Registration:...
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Cancelled

***CANCELLED*** - Pen to Paper Writing Group (will resume on Jan. 12)

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, Educational, Literature
Event Details:
***CANCELLED*** - Will resume on Jan. 12. 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. This fun group will write to a prompt and then read our work aloud (there is n...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" 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.  Follow us on Facebook for the latest library news! https://www.facebook....
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

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
Event Details:
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. ...
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.
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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, Educational
Event Details:
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. The Point Loma/Hervey Br...
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

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
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
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
Event Details:
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 "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Arts&Crafts

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - Logan Heights
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:
Get messy, make mistakes, and prepare to make ART! Join us every Thursday to get creative! ...
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Create-It Thursday

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Skyline Hills Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art, Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:
Joins us for a fun craft for children.  Registration recommended. ...
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

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
Event Details:
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.   ...
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
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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.  Limited tables will be set up in the courty...
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. ...