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First 5 First Steps Playgroup

9:30am - 11:45am
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room
Description of Event

Playgroup for First 5 First Steps families

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

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

Percy Jackson Day

9:30am - 6:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
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, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Celebrate your favorite demigod's birthday at La Jolla/Riford Library! Stop by to complete different bead challenges based on popular gods from the series to earn unique beads representing each god!

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

Baby Dance Party with Dance to Evolve!

10:00am - 10:45am
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
Event Details:

We invite you to join our Baby Dance Party, singing and dancing along with Ms. Andrea from Dance to Evolve! 

We will have songs, movement and tons of fun for your babies to dance, play, and interact! 

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: Community Room - 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.

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

Baby Sign & Play

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies/Toddlers
City Heights/Weingart Library
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Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Join us weekly for 30 minutes for songs, stories, and sign language followed by 30 minutes of free play and snacks.

This is a free program for parents and their babies/toddlers. 

 

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
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Summer Reading Program Event

10:00am - 11:00am
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
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, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Join us for our fun Summer Reading Program Events all Summer long! 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Wild Wonders Animal Show

10:00am - 11:00am
All Ages
Ocean Beach Library
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Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Room: Children's Area - Ocean Beach
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

As the finale of our Summer Reading program series, Wild Wonders is bringing their interactive wildlife education program to the library.

This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Aging Successfully Lectures - 100 Year of Aircraft Carriers

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,
Event Details:

Details TBA

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

National Dog Month Photo Shoot

10:00am - 12:00pm
All Ages
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Local Author
Event Details:

August is National Dog Month! Bring your pet to the front of the library for a special photo-opp, which will be set up outside courtesy of "Remembering Sunshine" local author Jacqueline Lemieux-Bokor. 

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-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:
Event Details:

Need help with your smart phone, tablet, or laptop?  These Open Office Hours sessions will help you get going!

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

Tech Help Classes / Horario de Clases

10:00am - 1:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
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Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Seminar Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, , En Español
Event Details:

The San Diego Futures Foundation is hosting FREE in-person classes for people of all skill levels.  

This month, come and learn Community Topics / Temas de la comunidad 

This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
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Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, , En Español, Sharp Healthcare Workshop, Wellness
Event Details:

If you are concerned about changes in your memory, the Sharp Neurocognitive Research Center is offering free screenings to help detect early signs of memory loss and other cognitive issues. 

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Preschool Storytime with Mr. Luan (IN-PERSON)

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: Community Engagement, , Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

These 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

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies/Toddlers
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
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Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type:
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.

Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
City Heights/Weingart Library
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Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Children's Area - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation,
Event Details:

Join us for a Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) Storytime! 

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

Back to School Event

11:00am - 12:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Ocean Beach Library
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Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Room: Children's Area - Ocean Beach
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Stick around after our animal show at 10am for a special back-to-school event at the library. Do a craft, play some games, and get some free school supplies (as supplies last).

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

RB Knitting Club: A Creative Social Hour

11:00am - 1:00pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Rancho Bernardo Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Would you like to learn to knit, crochet, do needlework or just spend time with other creators?

Bring your current project to work on, or if new to the hobbies, we'll help you get going!

This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

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
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 12
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 recommended but not required.

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

Body Dynamics, by San Diego Continuing Education

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Mission Valley Library
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Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

This class provides students with an understanding of the Breath-Mind-Body dynamic and its relationship to health and wellness during the aging process.  Students learn breathing techniques for self-care, mental resilience, and physical relax

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SoCal PP Outreach Event

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room
Description of Event

SoCal is hosting a job and resource fair to provide information about various programs to the community.

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San Diego Senior Bid Whist Club

1:00pm - 5:00pm
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 teaching the game of Bid Whist to people of all ages

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Note by Note: Music lessons, theory, and performance

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Description of Event

Note by Note is an organization that aims to provide music education with no financial burden so that all students may have access to pursuing a musical interest.

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

Drop-In Tech Help

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Point Loma/Hervey Library
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Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Stop by the the downstairs circulation desk with your questions involving the use of the library's online resources including Cloud Library and our SDPL To Go App, hotspots, printing, email, cell phones, and more.

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.

Lego Builders' Club

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Mira Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Lego Builders' Club returns to Mira Mesa!  What will you build today? Join us every Friday in the Community Room from 3:00-5:00. We provide the Legos you bring the creativity.  Free.  No registration required. 

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

Movie Hangout: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

3:00pm - 5:30pm
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Paradise Hills Library
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Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Films, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Beat the heat and enjoy summer vacation at the Paradise Hills Branch Library every Friday at our "Movie Hangout."   Enjoy family friendly movies with yummy snacks where you can sit on cushioned mats with pillows inside an air-condit

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.

STEAM Discovery Hour

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
College-Rolando Library
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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Get together with your friends after school and have fun with a big box of different STEAM projects and games.

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

3:30pm - 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:

If you don't know how to play chess, you can learn at Chess Club! 

All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced. Learn to play better!

All ages, children and adults are welcome.

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

A Man Called Otto - Free Movies and Popcorn

3:30pm - 5:30pm
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: Films
Event Details:

Otto is a grump who's given up on life following the loss of his wife and wants to end it all. When a young family moves in nearby, he meets his match in quick-witted Marisol, leading to a friendship that will turn his world around. PG-13. 2 hr.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Friday Flicks - Free Film

3:30pm - 5:30pm
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:

Enjoy a free screening of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse on the big screen in the Community Room.

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

Bilingual Storytime at Skyline Hills Library: Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Skyline Hills Library
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Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Children's Nook - Skyline Hills
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, , Literature
Event Details:

Come enjoy a great story at Skyline Hills Library and learn a story told in two different languages! Students will be able to enjoy a great learning experience and appreciate culture.

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

Lego Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
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
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Come join us for Lego Club on the first and third Fridays of the month from 4pm - 5pm! The library provides the Lego for creative free build. Creations are displayed at the library for 2 weeks. All materials must stay at the library.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Pick-a-puzzle

4:00pm - 5:00pm
All Ages
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Did you know you can take home a puzzle from the library? Stop by Pick-a-Puzzle to take a puzzle home or drop off an intact puzzle for others!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Advisory Board Volunteer Info Meeting

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens
College-Rolando Library
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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Homework Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

TAB Volunteers help plan and promote teen programs, create teen book displays, and advocate the rights of teens in your community. Interested? Attend the meeting to find out more!

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

Science Club: The Fleet Center Presents Superhero Science

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Elementary School Age
City Heights/Weingart Library
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Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Science/STEAM
Event Details:

The Fleet Center Presents Superhero Science! Everybody wants a superpower.

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Block

5:30pm - 6:00pm
Carmel Valley Library
Branches:
Carmel Valley Library
Description:

Block

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.

Teatro SD - West Side Story Performance

8:00pm - 10:30pm
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
City Heights Performance Annex
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Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Black Box Theatre
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

The historical and highly acclaimed TONY and Oscar winning musical, will be helmed by Michelle Alves. It will be an unprecedented production for the Mid-City community of City Heights San Diego in scope and access.