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

Live Interactive Video 2nd/3rd Grade Storytime with Mr. Luan

9:30am - 10:15am
Elementary School Age
Linda Vista Library
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Community Engagement, , Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

I'll read in a way that'll keep 2nd and 3rd graders on the edge of their seats--funny stories, bios, fictional absurdities, nonfictional tall tales; whatever works.  The interactive element of the

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

Japanese Language Class

9:30am - 12:00pm
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type:
Event Details:

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

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

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: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Performing Arts
Event Details:

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!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Community Discussion | Library Master Plan

10:00am - 11:00am
All Ages
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Community Room - Logan Heights
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Your voice, your library! San Diego Public Library wants to hear what you want for the future of Logan Heights Library. What do you love? What would you change? What would you add?

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured,
Event Details:

Did you know that the San Diego Public Library's Central Library houses the second-largest baseball research collection in the world

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.

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

10:00am - 1:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
City Heights/Weingart Library
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Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Featured, , Homework Help
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Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

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.

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

10:00am - 1:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
San Ysidro Library
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Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Kreutzkamp Foundation Foundation Children's Homework Center - San Ysidro
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Featured, , Homework Help
Event Details:

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech Help

10:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
Skyline Hills Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type:
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

The San Diego Futures Foundation is hosting an Excel Series that covers learning basic to intermediate skills. 

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

American Red Cross Blood Drive

10:00am - 4:00pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Mission Valley Library
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Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Did you know that one blood donation can save up to three lives?  Or that someone in the United States needs blood every two seconds?  You can help save a life by donating blood at your library.  Sign up online at redcrossblood.org,

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

Saturday Story Time in the Park

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
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: , Literature
Event Details:

Join the staff from the Kensington-Normal Heights Branch Library for stories, songs, puppets, bubbles and more! Recommended for ages 0-5. Please bring a blanket to sit on the grass.

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 "All Ages" group.

Lego and Rokenbok Club

10:30am - 12:00pm
All Ages
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
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Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group: All Ages
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Join us every Saturday morning for some fun with legos and rokenbox! All materials will be provided. Children can save what they build at the library and continue to build on it every week all month long!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Peering into the Profession of Pharmacy

10:30am - 1:30pm
Teens
La Jolla/Riford Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Career & College, , Library NExT, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

*Walk-ins are welcome!*

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Healthy Breakfasts Workshop

10:45am - 11:45am
Adults
Paradise Hills Library
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Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Room: Reading Area - Paradise Hills
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Join us at the library for a workshop where you will start the New Year off right learning how to make Healthy Breakfasts with Healthy Adventures! Registration required - Sign up in the branch or call us at (619) 527-3461 to reserve your seat!

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

Signing Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
North Park Library
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Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: 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!

 

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

Virtual Craftronics

11:00am - 12:30pm
Elementary School Age
SDPL Virtual Branch
Encouraged
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Online/Virtual, , Library NExT, Program Includes Kit, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Learn about electronics and circuits while creating a fun craft project! Previous projects include a moving origami swan, light-up LED bracelet or robot bug.

This is a virtual workshop.

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

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: Children's Area - North Clairemont
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Saturdays starting at 11:00am.

Legos will be provided.

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.

Villa Musica

11:00am - 3:30pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Gracia Molina de Pick & Richard Allen Pick Centro Cultural
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

 

Registration is required.

 

For more information please contact Villa Musica Director Aaron Bullard at abullard@villamusica.org. 

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Drawing Class with Mr. Luan

11:30am - 12:15pm
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, Art, Community Engagement,
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 ob

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

Crafts for Adults: Soap Making

11:30am - 12:30pm
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
North University Community Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Registration required.

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.

Community Listening Session | Library Master Plan

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, 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: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Your voice, your library! San Diego Public Library wants to hear what you want for the future of Allied Gardens/Benjamin Branch Library. What do you love? What would you change? What would you add?

 

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.

Creator Club : Have fun learning by creating

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Rancho Bernardo Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Children's Area - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Creator Club encourages children to be creative by designing, and making.

Today's challenge: Design and build a rocking snowman.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Korean American Heritage Celebration

12:00pm - 4:00pm
All Ages
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Neil Morgan Auditorium
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, , Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join us in celebrating the Year of the Rabbit!

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

Page Turners' Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
North University Community Library
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Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Seminar 1 - North University
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the Page Turners' Book Club.  The title for discussion in January is Being Mortal by Atul Gawande.

 

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

San Diego History Through Music: Live Concert

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Come hear San Diego's soundtrack! Native Americans, the Spanish and English explorers, the Missions, Mexican ranchers, and gold rush settlers all had their own tunes. So did the Chinese and Japanese immigrants.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Crafting Culture: Traditions of the Chinese Lunar New Year

1:00pm - 2:30pm
All Ages
College-Rolando Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Art, Cultural Appreciation, , Literature
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

New monthly family program focused on making connections through cultural crafts. Join us the 4th Saturday of each month to learn about a new culture through crafts. Supplies limited; registration recommended. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Manage Your Future

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: , Library NExT
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Admit One: SAT Test Prep

1:00pm - 5:30pm
Teens
Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: , Library NExT
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Let San Diego Public Library assist you in preparing for the transition from high school to college through the Admit One College Prep Academy! Admit One provides an advantage on SAT and ACT test preparation.

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

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: Homework Center
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!

 

Challenge Island: Roller Coaster Ridge

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Linda Vista Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Program Type: , Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

STEAM Teams engineer their own thrill rides during this classic Challenge Island experience featuring force and motion, potential and kinetic energy, gravity, centrifugal force, and so much more!  Space limited!  Online registration

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

The La Jolla Theatre Ensemble presents: "The Importance of Ugg Boots!"

2:00pm - 3:30pm
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: Performing Arts
Event Details:

The La Jolla Theatre Ensemble proudly presents the premiere of Sarah LeClair's The Importance of Ugg Boots! (a sometimes dramatic, sometimes ridiculous reading punctuated with song).

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.

Chess Club

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Carmel Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type:
Event Details:

Casual public chess meet, open to all skill levels. Chess club is for ages 7-17. 

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

Project-In-A-Box: Gyroscopic Top

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Middle School Age, Teens
North University Community Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: , Program Includes Kit, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Have an interest in guidance systems or just watching tops spin really fast? Both of these topics will be covered this new workshop, where participants will learn about how a gyroscope works and the fundamental physics concepts behind it.

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Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Event Details:

Meet author Elizabeth St.

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

Tiny Terrarium Necklaces

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
City Heights/Weingart Library
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Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Patio - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Wellness
Event Details:

Join us at City Heights/Weingart branch to make terrarium necklaces, hosted by Tosh Werks! Adults are welcome! First come, first serve.

Reservation

10 Ways to Ensure that 2023 Will Be Your Best Year Yet

2:30pm - 5:45pm
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Description of Event

This event will be a public speaking, personal development workshop offered by Dr. Steven Mills, DC, founder of the San Diego Success Club.

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.

Community Listening Session | Library Master Plan

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
San Carlos Library
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Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Your voice, your library! San Diego Public Library wants to hear what you want for the future of San Carlos Branch Library. What do you love? What would you change? What would you add?

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.

Miss Helene's Lunar New Year Storytime & Craft

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
University Heights Library
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Library Branch: University Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - University Heights
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Join us at our new afternoon storytelling time as Miss Helene reads books about the Chinese (Lunar) New Year!

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

Messy Science

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Middle School Age
Logan Heights Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Community Room - Logan Heights
Age Group: Middle School Age
Program Type: , Library NExT, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Ready to get messy in the name of science? We’ll conduct noisy and colorful experiments as we explore the science of volcanoes, rain clouds, glaciers and more.

This is an in-person workshop.