Cover to Cover Reading Program

9:00am - 8:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:
Beginning October 7th, all San Diego Library branches will participate in the annual In-N-Out Burger "Cover to Cover Club" Reading Program for children ages 4 to 12, from Oct 7 - Nov 18. To participate read and log 5 books or 5 hours online h...

Grace Book Nook

9:30am - 5:00pm
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:
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Baby Dance Party with Dance to Evolve!

10:00am - 10:45am
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!  ...

Signing Storytime

10:00am - 10:45am
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. The last 10-15 minutes of Storytime will be available for Q&A so caregivers can learn...

Baby Sign & Play

10:00am - 11:00am
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 project was supported in whole or i...

Aging Successfully Lectures

10:00am - 11:30am
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:
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Remember That Time - Playwrights Project Performance

10:00am - 12:00pm
City Heights Performance Annex
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Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Black Box Theatre
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:
In Remember That Time, eleven-year-old Carol pursues the answer to the question, “Can we be a family?” Through written stories, Carol travels from her bedroom to Paris, to a deserted island, and more, with her father who is serving a life sentence in...

How to Work a Computer--Open Office Hours

10:00am - 1:00pm
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 Hour sessions will help you get going! Presented by the San Diego Futures Foundation in conjunction with SD Access 4 All. For even more information and learning op...

Tech Help Classes / Horario de Clases

10:00am - 1:00pm
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: , 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 All About Apps   10/06   App I--All About Apps / Todo sobre las aplicaciones ...

Memory Screenings (Evaluaciones de Memoria) presented by Sharp Neurocognitive Research Center

10:00am - 2:00pm
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
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Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Seminar 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.  During the screening, experienced specialists will ...

Cuentos y Cantos

10:30am - 11:00am
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: , En Español
Event Details:
Come and join us for a bilingual story time in the English and Spanish languages. Enjoy songs, rhymes, stories, and crafts. ...

Free Play Fridays

10:30am - 11:30am
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! ...

Preschool Storytime and a Craft at the Clairemont Library

10:30am - 11:30am
Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: Clairemont Library
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type:
Event Details:
Join Ms. Joyce for storytime on the outerspace alphabet rug inside of the library. We will read stories for kids ages 3-7, sing songs, shake our shakers, and have fun! At the end children and their caregivers can do a craft together or take it home. ...

RB Knitting Club: A Creative Social Hour

11:00am - 1:00pm
Rancho Bernardo Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Main Area - 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! ...

Stay and Play

11:00am - 1:00pm
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
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Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Room: Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:
Welcome families to Stay and Play. This program is focused towards children 0-5 years old and their caregivers. Every week we will offer free play, snack and a representative from the community to come speak about various subjects relevant to childre...

Body Dynamics, by San Diego Continuing Education

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Mission Valley Library
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Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Patio - 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 relaxati...

Silver Age Yoga

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Carmel Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:
Instructors are from Silver Age Yoga.  Designed so that seniors can safely participate at their level of comfort. Every class utilizes chairs.  No registration required. Limit 25 and participants will be let in on a first-come, first-ser...

Piano Class Level 1-2

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:
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Remember That Time - Playwrights Project Performance

1:00pm - 3:00pm
City Heights Performance Annex
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Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Black Box Theatre
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:
In Remember That Time, eleven-year-old Carol pursues the answer to the question, “Can we be a family?” Through written stories, Carol travels from her bedroom to Paris, to a deserted island, and more, with her father who is serving a life sentence in...
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San Diego Senior Bid Whist Club

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Seminar Room (A-B) - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Description of Event
Senior citizens teaching the game of Bid Whist to people of all ages...

Body Dynamics, by San Diego Continuing Education

1:30pm - 2:30pm
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 relaxati...

Art Therapy presented by SWC

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
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Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art,
Event Details:
Focuses on the use of art as a creative expression and a therapeutic process.  Utilizes a variety of art media to promote self-expression, to develop coping skills, and to mediate emotional and physical challenges and limitations.  Des...

Lego Builders' Club

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Mira Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room
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.  ...

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Union Bank Homework Center (2nd Floor)
Age Group: 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. You will have access to learning materials; computers, online re...

Chess Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
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. Follow us on Facebook for the latest...

Movie Hangout: The Nightmare Before Christmas

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Paradise Hills Library
Encouraged
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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: Celebration Month, Featured, Cultural Appreciation, Films
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:
Beat the cold and hangout at the Paradise Hills Branch Library every Friday for "Movie Hangout."   Enjoy family friendly movies with yummy snacks where you can sit on cushioned mats with pillows inside an air-conditioned room.  ...

Friday Flicks - Free Film

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
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Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Films
Event Details:
Enjoy a free showing of Bullet Train on the big screen in the Community Room. This 2022 American action comedy film is directed by David Leitch and stars Brad Pitt as an assassin who must battle fellow killers while riding a bullet train. T...

Anime Club

3:45pm - 5:45pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement, Films
Event Details:
Enjoy anime? So do we! Join us and watch anime! ...

Dancing Through the Pages

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Rancho Bernardo Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Preschoolers
Event Details:
Southern California Ballet is partnering with the Rancho Bernardo Branch Library for “Dancing Through the Pages,” a program that allows children to explore movement and dance through storytelling! The teacher will start by reading a children's storyb...

Lego Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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
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. Lego has small p...

Pitch Your Passion

4:00pm - 5:00pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:
Voice what cause you're passionate about in a 5-minute pitch in front of other teens and a special guest. The "winning" cause will turn into a future community service project.   Email the library staff to submit cause for approval ...

Science Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
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Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Science/STEAM
Event Details:
Science Club is for 3rd through 6th graders who are interested in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). Each week kids engage in a new and fun hands-on/minds-on activity exploring a wide range of subjects. Younger kids are welcome wit...

Basic Computer Help

4:00pm - 6:00pm
College-Rolando Library
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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Older Adults
Program Type:
Event Details:
Basic computer help: MS Office, eBooks, Internet searching, some resume tips & tricks, printing and copying.  ...

Sewing for Newbies: Make your own Pillowcase

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Logan Heights Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Community Room - Logan Heights
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type:
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:
Do you need help learning to use your sewing machine? Want to know how to thread your machine and wind a bobbin? This class is for you! We’ll show you how to use your machine, simple troubleshooting tips, and the sewing basics. Our project will be a ...

Spooky Movie Friday -- Over the Garden Wall

4:00pm - 6:00pm
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, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Films
Event Details:
From creator Patrick McHale, one of the minds behind Adventure Time. Cartoon Network's first every animated mini-series. It follows the story of two brothers, Greg and Wirt, who find themselves in a strange forest. Along the way, they meet a bluebird...

Kid's STEM - Galaxy Slime

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
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Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Room: Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:
Ever wanted to make a galaxy with slime? Join us for this fun and satisfying STEM session. Kids will learn how to make their own galaxy slime! ...

Chills N Thrills film series

6:00pm - 9:00pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Community Room - Logan Heights
Program Type: Featured, Films
Event Details:
Join us every Friday evening in October for a scary movie night!  Costumes are encouraged and snacks will be provided.   ...