Friends of the Balboa Library Meeting

9:00am - 10:00am
Balboa Library
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Library Branch: Balboa Library
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Looking for ways to support your local library and community? Join the Balboa Branch Friends of the Library! We need you!!!

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

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

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

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

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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Japanese Language Class

9:30am - 12:00pm
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, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation,
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Stop in to learn Japanese or improve your Japanese language skills!

If you have further questions regarding to the language class, please contact Cris Fitch at Cris.fitch@gmail.com

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Ikebana: Japanese Art of Flower Arranging

9:30am - 2:30pm
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.

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Juggling Club

9:45am - 11:45am
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Courtyard (1st Floor) - Central
Age Group: All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement,
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We welcome anyone to wants to learn and those who want to juggle with us! No experience or equipment is required.

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

Dance Pants Bash!

10:00am - 10:30am
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
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Bring the littles and come for a fun dance party and storytime!  We will dance to fun songs, use egg shakers, and read a book!

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

SATURDAY MORNING STORYTIME!

10:00am - 10:30am
Paradise Hills Library
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Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Room: Children's Area - Paradise Hills
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: , Literature
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Please join us for stories and songs every Saturday morning in the Children's Area at 10:00AM.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Butterfly Release

10:00am - 11:00am
Paradise Hills Library
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Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Art, Community Engagement, , Science/STEAM
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Join us for an amazing experience at the library with a release of live butterflies!  

Enjoy storytime, crafts, followed by the butterfly release in our front lawn garden. 

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
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Lego Club

10:00am - 11:00am
Tierrasanta Library
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Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
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Free play with LEGO bricks encourages creativity and improves social skills. Designed for ages 5+

 

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DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

10:00am - 1:00pm
San Ysidro Library
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Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Kreutzkamp Foundation Foundation Children's Homework Center - San Ysidro
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: 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 "Elementary School Age" group.
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DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

10:00am - 1:00pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: 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 "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

10:00am - 1:00pm
College-Rolando Library
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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Homework Center
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
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 "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

10:00am - 1:00pm
Mira Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Children's Area - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
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.

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SD People of Color Quilt Guild

10:00am - 1:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Music Room - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Description of Event

Quilt Guild Meeting

This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
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UC Garden Club

10:00am - 2:00pm
University Community Library
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Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: Community Room - University Community
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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Monthly meeting of the UC Garden Club.

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

Kids Craft

10:30am - 11:00am
Paradise Hills Library
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Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Room: Reading Area - Paradise Hills
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Featured, Art
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Let's get creative! Make a fun craft to take home after story time. Best for kids age 3-6 years old. 

 Instruction and all supplies are provided for by the Paradise Hills Branch Library.  

 

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
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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!

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytime 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, 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!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Art Class with Mel

10:30am - 11:30am
La Jolla/Riford Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
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Travel the world through different art techniques and styles on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, alongside professional artist Mel Clarkston.

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

Celebrate 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten!

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: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
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Celebrate 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten where all families are welcome - finishers, beginners & everyone in between!

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

Crafts for Kids

10:30am - 11:30am
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
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Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Featured, Art
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Join us each Saturday for a crafty morning!  Create something new, while supplies last. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Literature Comes to Life: "Rainbow Fish!"

10:30am - 11:30am
University Heights Library
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Library Branch: University Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - University Heights
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
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Literature Comes to Life brings a special "Rainbow Fish" themed program where the children wear beautifully colorful costumes (provided) and help act out the delightful stories. There will be many characters for the children to portray! 

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Yoga for Beginners

10:30am - 11:30am
Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Description of Event

Whether you’re seeking health and joy or peace and love, whether it’s success in the world or inner exploration you’re striving for, these simple practices are designed to help you cut through the struggle and walk through life with ease.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Lego and Rokenbok Club

10:30am - 12:00pm
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 "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Cancelled

San Diego Ballet Free Saturday Morning Dance Classes

10:30am - 1:30pm
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
Program Type: Performing Arts
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Signing Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
North Park Library
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Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Literature
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Sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer from Signs at Play!

Come learn some simple signs and songs at this fun weekly event!

 

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

Children's Garden Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
Carmel Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: , Science/STEAM
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Garden Club for 3rd-5th graders. Limit 20. While supplies last.

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Lego Lab!

11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age
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Ages 5-12

Calling all builders!  Put your creativity to the test and show us your Lego building skills.  

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

Chess Club

11:00am - 1:00pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Children's Area - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
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Come and play chess with other families in the area! Level UP Enrichment is hosting a FREE chess club, providing boards, pieces, and one of our great instructors to help you level UP your chess!

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
North Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
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Saturdays starting at 11:00am.

Legos will be provided.

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Autumn Lantern Festival / 25th Anniversary City Heights Urban Village

11:00am - 8:00pm
City Heights Performance Annex
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Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Outdoor Amphitheater - City Heights Performance Annex
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Mid Autumn & 25th Year Anniversary of Urban Village

11:00am - 9:00pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
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Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Performance Annex - City Heights
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation
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Join us for this free community event. Live performances, lion dancing, free activities, light up the night with colorful lanterns, and mooncakes!

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Art, Community Engagement,
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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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Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Drawing Class with Mr. Luan

11:30am - 12:15pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Art,
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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

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

RB Creator Club : Have fun learning by creating

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Rancho Bernardo Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Children's Area - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Featured, Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
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Creator Club encourages children to be creative by designing, and building.

Today's Challenge: Design and create a custom notebook from a basic composition notebook.

While supplies last.

 

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

Oasis Presents: Michelangelo

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Tierrasanta Library
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Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Older Adults
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Michelangelo was an Italian High Renaissance sculptor, painter, architect and poet. We will take a look at his life and work considered by some scholars to be one of the greatest artists of his age and perhaps of all time.

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 - 2:30pm
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
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The Page Turners will be discussing Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller.

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.
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FIRST Robotics Hands-on Class

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: , Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
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Description of Event

Students ages 4-16 will engage in exciting, hands-on robotics programs that help them become science and technology leaders, as well as well-rounded contributors to society.

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

ASAP Storytelling workshop

1:00pm - 4:00pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
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Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Literature
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6 weeks story telling workshops for veterans and their families/caregivers.

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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.

Hobbit Day @ Central IDEA Lab

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: IDEA Lab Program
Age Group: All Ages, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, , IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
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September 22nd marks the birthday of both Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, the central characters in J.R.R. Tolkien's classic fantasy books, The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

RB Chess Club

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Rancho Bernardo Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Children's Area - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
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Do you want to learn how to play chess? Do you already know how to play and are looking for the perfect place to play? Join us every Saturday for a fun game of chess with friends at Rancho Bernardo Library!

 

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.
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Frida Kahlo's Art

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
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Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Art, Cultural Appreciation,
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Sometimes known as a Surrealist painter, Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) is probably Mexico’s best known artist, known for her vibrant colors, unflinching self portraiture, and celebration of the indigenous culture.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Crafting Culture: Huichol

3:30pm - 4:30pm
College-Rolando Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Art, Cultural Appreciation, , Literature
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Crafting Culture: An Afternoon of Crafts & Connection

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

Persian Film Series: Baran (Rain)

3:30pm - 5:30pm
University Community Library
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Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: Community Room - University Community
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Films, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Love international films? Join us for a new film series featuring Iranian films (in Farsi with subtitles). Each screening is followed by a group discussion.

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