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.

Japanese Language Class

9:30am - 12:00pm
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older 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, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation,
Event Details:

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

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 Art of Flower Arranging

9:30am - 2:30pm
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: Art, Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Make a beautiful flower arrangement to take home! Classes are taught by master artist Jackie Zhang of the Ohara School of Ikebana.

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 - 10:30am
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
Event Details:

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

SATURDAY MORNING STORYTIME!

10:00am - 10:30am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
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
Event Details:

Please join us for stories and songs every Saturday morning in the Children's Area at 10:00AM.

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.

LEGO Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Linda Vista Library
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Build, build BUILD!!!  Come join us for a fun filled activity on alternating Saturdays here at the Linda Vista Library.  Kids can create something unique or build skyscrapers, spaceships, and more!  Let your im

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[For Kids Age 8+] Finding Mindfulness in LEGO® - Theme: Friendship

10:00am - 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

Through hands-on activities using LEGO® bricks, children would be encouraged to express their feelings and ideas through LEGO® . We will explore several topics such as family, emotion, self-identity, friendship, etc. during the play session.

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

Tech Help

10:00am - 1:00pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Skyline Hills Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Career & College, Community Engagement,
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Central Library 10th Anniversary Party

10:00am - 2:00pm
All Ages
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Courtyard (1st Floor) - Central
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Odi the Coyote Visit, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

San Diego Central Library Celebrates 10 Years | 2013 - 2023 

Join us to celebrate the Central Library’s 10 year anniversary.

All ages welcome!

 

Saturday, September 30, 2023

This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

SR 30th Anniversary

10:00am - 2:00pm
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,
Event Details:

Our library is now 30 years old! Join us for a fun, free celebration hosted by the Scripps Ranch Friends of the Library (SRFOL)! We'll have lawn games and activities for children, teens and adults.

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
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
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
Event Details:

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 "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:

Saturday is story time in Kensington Park. Bring a blanket to sit on and get ready for stories, songs, and bubbles! Recommended for ages 1-5. Older siblings are welcome to join in on the fun!

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

Wacky Weekend

10:30am - 11:15am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Art,
Event Details:

Ages 0-5

Get your weekend started with stories, songs, fingerplays, and a craft to celebrate early literacy!

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

Crafts for Kids

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
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Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Featured, Art
Event Details:

Join us each Saturday for a crafty morning!  Create something new, while supplies last. 

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

Parenting Workshop

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Oak Park Library
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Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, , LGBTQIA+, Literature, Wellness
Event Details:

· Learn what is happening internally in your child’s mind and body.

· Encourage your child using Sensory Play

· Manage eating habits for the picky eater.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

POSTPONED Workshop: Learn How To Build an Emergency "Go Bag"

10:30am - 11:30am
All Ages
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, , Wellness
Event Details:

Need to evacuate in a hurry?

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

Demystifying the College Admissions Process

10:30am - 12:00pm
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Point Loma/Hervey Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: , Library NExT
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Thinking about college? Learn how to navigate the college admissions process in this course! The course will cover a variety of topics, including financial aid, choosing a major, and determining which college best fits your goals. 

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
Event Details:

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

San Diego Ballet Free Saturday Morning Dance Classes

10:30am - 1:30pm
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: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Open Adult Ballet Class 10:30am - 11:30am

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OT Friends of the LIbrary Booksale

10:30am - 2:30pm
All Ages
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
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Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Seminar Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement
Event Details:

The OT Friends of the Library is hosting a big book sale! 

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Yoga for Beginners

10:45am - 11:45am
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

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 "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
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Literature
Event Details:

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 "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.

Author Talk with Jaime Pineda

11:00am - 12:30pm
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Mira Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature, Local Author
Event Details:

For 28 years, Jaime Pineda worked as Professor of Cognitive Science and Neuroscience at the University of California, San Diego. There he explored the relationship between mind and brain.

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 "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.

Let Freedom Read Presents: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

12:00pm - 2:00pm
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
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Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Room: Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Films
Event Details:

Banned Book Month is upon us and so we are asking everyone to Join the Banned. 

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.

Bridge: Learn the Game from a Master

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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: Community Engagement,
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Update 9/29/23: There will be a large scale event taking place on Nobel Athletic Fields from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please plan your visit to the library accordingly.

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
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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
Event Details:

6 weeks story telling workshops for veterans and their families/caregivers.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

RB Chess Club

2:00pm - 3:30pm
All Ages
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
Event Details:

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

Emergency Preparedness for Kids: Safety Puzzle/Memory Game

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle 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: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Featured,
Event Details:

Kids and their families are invited to learn to prepare for disasters, such as wildfires, power outages, and extreme heat, while coloring a puzzle and making a memory game.

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

Hip Hop at 50: A Celebration

2:30pm - 5:00pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Logan Heights Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Community Room - Logan Heights
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation,
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

Please join us as we celebrate 50 years of hip hop. We will have music, discussion and celebration of this wonderful genre. We will also talk about its roots, it's present state and the future. So come out and celebrate 50 years of hip hop.

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.

Women On Waves- An Afternoon with Jim Kempton

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Carmel Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Local Author
Event Details:

Over the past two hundred years, and especially the past five decades, the surfing lifestyle has become the envy of people around the world.

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Lone Kings Chess Academy

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Description of Event

Club meeting for K-12 chess players

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

Tween Craft: Sewn Bookmarks

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Rancho Bernardo Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art,
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Tweens, come in and make a bookmark using plastic canvas! Participants will get to learn a basic sewing stitch using a plastic embroidery needle and yarn. Try a new skill and make something you can use again and again!

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

Stay Strange Presents: The Emotion of Music

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
College-Rolando Library
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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Stay Strange Presents 'The Emotion of Music' featuring Mbira instrument maker and sonic explorer Bill Wesley!

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

Adult Game Time

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Skyline Hills Library
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Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Patio - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Looking for a place to play Uno without the kids revealing your hand? Wishing you could get through a game of Jenga without little hands knocking over your tower?

Closing

Block

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

Block

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.

CARPA San Diego - La Carpa de la Frontera

6:30pm - 9:30pm
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, 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: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

6:30pm - Doors open.

7:30pm - Performance and Talkback.