Holiday Take & Make Craft Kits

All Day
Point Loma/Hervey Library
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Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art
Event Details:
Swing by the Children's Area on Mondays in November & December to pick up a Holiday-themed "Take & Make" craft kit featuring a new and unique craft each week.   Available while supplies last. ...

DYH@L: Winter Crafty Kids Camp

10:00am - 12:00pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
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Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Art, DYH@L Student Camps, , Program Includes Kit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:
Join us for our virtual camp! We'll be blending arts and crafts with a world full of wintery stories. Campers will make snow scenes, learn all about winter animals, and explore all things winter. Kits will be provided for registered campers. Ple...

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance

11:30am - 12:30pm
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:
Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance (Tai Ji Quan) has been shown to improve balance and mobility and reduce the risk of falls.  People of all ability levels are welcome.  This class can be conducted from a seated or standing position. &n...

The Den: In-Person AMA with Library Staff

11:30am - 12:30pm
Kensington-Normal Heights Library
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Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - Kensington
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:
Stop by the Kensington-Normal Heights Branch Library on Mondays for The Den: a Monday Morning Koffee Klatch In-Person "Ask Me Anything (AMA)" program.  The event is a session with the Branch Manager, Erni Barros, to answer questions and get feed...

Digital Navigator

11:30am - 3:30pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type:
Event Details:
NEED TECH HELP AND TECH RESOURCES?! The City of San Diego and the San Diego Futures Foundation are offering FREE Digital Navigator drop-in services. Stop in for one on one assistance with your technology questions or for assistance in...

Show & Tell Storytime

12:00pm - 12:30pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:
STORIES, IMAGINATION & MORE Each week we will practice our early literacy skills by: · using our imagination, · welcoming a new letter of the alphabet into our alphabet neighborhood, · reading stories & · sh...

Dance It Out! Bilingual Storytime

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - Logan Heights
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:
Join us in this dancing storytime that geared towards toddlers and their parents. Enjoy new and classic stories of all kinds and get ready to get all those wiggles out and dance away the jiggles and pent up energy! ...

ENCORE!

12:00pm - 1:00pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
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Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Performing Arts, Wellness
Event Details:
ENCORE! is an enrichment program designed for seniors, made possible by Villa Musica and the National Endowment for the Arts. A various select of musicians perform monthly at the City Heights library for a lunch time recital. Join us on the last Mond...

SD Opera - Winter Camp

12:00pm - 3:00pm
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
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:
San Diego Opera’s Words and Music program is a collection of long-term in-school, after-school, and summer artist residencies. San Diego Opera Teaching Artists provide over 2,500 hours of arts instruction every year for hundreds of young people. T...

DYH@L: Winterful STEAM Camp

1:00pm - 2:00pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Encouraged
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Art, DYH@L Student Camps, , Program Includes Kit, Science/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
Join us for 4 days packed full of engaging winter STEAM activities!  Each of the days will focus on a different winter wonder; from plants and animals to the night sky.   Kits will be provided for registered campers. Please let us know...

Mindful Meditation

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Wellness
Event Details:
Mindful meditation can help lower heart rate, respiration, blood pressure, and stress.  Instructors from the Healthy Adventures Foundation will lead participants in meditative breathing, a contract/relax exercise, and guided imagery.  Atten...

San Diego Employment Solutions Tabling

1:00pm - 3:00pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
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Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Downstairs Lobby #1 - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Career & College

Mah Jong Club

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Carmel Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:
A Mah Jong Group for adults is meeting every Monday and Thursday from 1:00pm-3:30pm. Knowledge of American Mah Jong rules is required to play. Please bring your own Mah Jong tiles if possible. ...

Basic Computer Series: Word II - Format a Document

2:00pm - 5:00pm
San Ysidro Library
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Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Kreutzkamp Foundation Teen Center - San Ysidro
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type:
Event Details:
Improve your computer skills or learn how to navigate the internet.  The Access 4 All Express offers FREE in-person classes for people of all skill levels.  Don't have a device?  One can be provided to you free during the class, or you...

Family Activities

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
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Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Films
Event Details:
Come join us for a variety of family activities and a free movie showing!  All supplies are included. ...

Study and Chill

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Legler Benbough Teen Gaming Area
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement, , IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:
Need to finish some homework, work on a project, study for a test, or just relax and read a book away from the distractions at home? Come to the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA LAB every Monday to Thursday at Valencia Park/Malcolm X library to get into the...

LEGO Power Hour

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
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Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Study Room 3 - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:
Join us every Monday for LEGO Power Hour! Build your own creations to display in our library.  Program will take place in our study rooms 3 and 4.  ...

Falala Family Fun!

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Denny Sanford Children's Library (1st Floor)
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art
Event Details:
Join us for a series of fun arctic activities from 3:30-5:30 through the Children’s Library! All materials provided. 3:30-4pm: Reindeer food! Prepare a yummy reindeer snack so that Santa’s reindeer can find your house on Christmas Eve! 4:15-4...
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Teen IDEA Lab

3:30pm - 6:00pm
Logan Heights Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab
Description of Event
Teen IDEA Lab is now open! The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software. Featuring a music studio, makerspace, and multimedia stations. Beginner workshops and regular programs to ...

Kamishibai Storytime

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Carmel Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:
In this Japanese tradition, a professional storyteller reveals a series of illustrations contained in a storybox as the narrative unfolds.  Before TV & comic books existed in Japan, there was Kamishibai (kami = paper; shibai = theatre). ...
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Math and Reading Buddies

4:00pm - 5:00pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford
Description of Event
Join us each Monday as teens read with kids of all ages or assist them with math.  An easy way for children to build reading and math skills and interact with a positive teen role model. Made possible by Friends of the La Jolla Library. ...

Teen Game Room

4:00pm - 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
Event Details:
The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS4. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Gang Beasts and more.  ...

Homework Help

4:00pm - 6:00pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:
Get personalized help with English, math, science, and more with one of our friendly,  qualified homework coaches. No registration required. First come, first served. Grades K-12. ...

Gingerbread House

4:00pm - 7:00pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
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Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:
Celebrate the holidays by making some gingerbread houses. First come first served. ...

Lego Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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,
Event Details:
Free play with LEGO bricks encourages creativity and improves social skills. Designed for ages 5+   ...

Lego Playtime

5:00pm - 6:00pm
North Park Library
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Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: , Science/STEAM
Event Details:
Kids can enjoy being creative by building with LEGO blocks and DUPLO bricks. It's a great opportunity for exploring with new ideas, as well as sharing concepts and strategies with other attendees. Each creation is put on display in the library to be ...

LEGOS

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Oak Park Library
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Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, , LGBTQIA+, Wellness

Teen Book Club

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Carmel Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:
Teen Book Club is for grade 7 and up and meets on the 4th Monday of each month (in December and May, we'll meet on the 3rd Monday) from 5-6pm. Read the monthly book and join a lively discussion. Copies of each month's book will be available at the li...

(The return of the) Annual Christmas Ornament-Making Event!

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Mira Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:
Join us at the Mira Mesa Library for the return of our Annual Christmas Ornament Making Event! There will be a variety of ornaments to make, as well as seasonal beverages and treats. All are welcome to celebrate the holidays. All supplies are provide...

Slow Down Swap Party with I Love A Clean San Diego

5:00pm - 7:00pm
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: Featured
Event Details:
Exchange your clothes and toys and extend the lifespan of the items you bring in. Drop off up to 5 pieces and take some home free of charge! Who doesn’t love free clothes and toys? ...

Winter Wonderfair

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Community Room - Logan Heights
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month
Event Details:
Join us for a celebration of all things winter!  This drop in program will feature crafts, cookie decorating, treats  and a secret workshop for children to make gifts for parents and caregivers.   ...

Pajama Storytime

5:30pm - 6:00pm
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
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Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:
Come join us every Monday at 5:30pm in the children's area for pajama storytime. Children are encouraged to come in their pajamas and enjoy stories read by their local librarian. A arts and crafts activity will follow every storytime.  ...

Scissor Practice: Make your own Paper Ornaments

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Denny Sanford Children's Library (1st Floor)
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:
Practice your scissor skills and creativity at the library! Join us as we create ornaments for the holiday season! All materials will be provided, parent supervision required. ...

Meditation for a Happy Life

5:30pm - 6:45pm
Mission Valley Library
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Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Homeschool Resource Center
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:
Learn and practice meditation, improve harmony at home and at work, and build your wisdom and inner peace.  This secular and modern approach to traditional Buddhist teachings is led by Ashley Davis, co-founder of The Center for Harmonious Living...

3D Design Workshop

5:30pm - 7:00pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:
Our expert will assist with design during the workshop and demonstrate how to use the 3D print machine. Participants will be notified once their 3D prints are ready for pickup!  Geared to ages 7 to 17.  Limit 20.  Regist...

Wrap it Up! Holiday Paper Swap and Gift Wrapping Party for Adults

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:
WRAP IT UP -  At our Wrapping Paper Swap and Gift Wrapping Party! Have presents to wrap for your family, children, and friends?  Wrap your gifts at the library and add a personalized touch to your wrapping with stamps, ribbons and sti...

Signing Pajama Storytime

6:00pm - 6:30pm
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
Program Type: Featured,
Event Details:
Join us for pajama storytime with...sign language basics to foster early literacy skills. This program is offered inside in our Community Room, and no registration is required. ...

Holiday Concert with the Left Coast Quintet

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
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Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Performing Arts
Event Details:
Join the Left Coast Quintet and friends for a magical evening of holiday cheer at the Pacific Beach Library. LCQ is thrilled to host a free holiday concert that will enchant you with recognizable melodies and festive tunes. Don't miss this heartwarmi...

Lego Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
North University Community Library
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Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:
Come build your creations while making new friends!  All Legos will be supplied by the North University Community Branch Library.  Your creation may even be featured in our display case! ...

3D Modeling Basics and Introduction to 3D Printing for Teens!

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Mira Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: Art, , IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:
Join Ms. Krystal in the IDEA Lab to learn how to use TinkerCAD to make basic 3D models and get an introduction to other software that you can use on your own to make 3D models at home. You will also learn how to browse Thingiverse for already made 3D...

Adult Prg: Gardening Class

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Skyline Hills Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, , Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:
*Must register to each adult gardening class individually! Gardening Class Itinerary:   November 13, 6-7:30pm: Planning Site Selection - Plant Section Raised Beds - Seed Starting Choosing Containers  November ...

Crafts for Grown Ups: Resin Jewelry

6:00pm - 7:30pm
North Park Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Adult Reading Area
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Art, Community Engagement,
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
This month at Crafts for Grown Ups, we'll be making trendy resin jewelry! Come get creative and make these adorable resin jewelry pieces! All supplies provided.  If you need to cancel your reservation, please use the cancellation link provide...

Movie Night: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Balboa Library
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Library Branch: Balboa Library
Program Type: Films
Event Details:
Join us for family movie night at the library. On the outskirts of Whoville lives a green, revenge-seeking Grinch who plans to ruin Christmas for all the citizens of the town. This film is rated PG. ...

Fortune & Glory - SDPL's Role-Playing Game Program for Adults

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Central Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 222 - Central
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Explore New Worlds! Embark on Epic Adventures! Have you ever wanted to play role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons, but didn't know where to start?  Join SDPL's new role-playing game program for adults! Exercise your creativity and i...

Picture This! Elf

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Neil Morgan Auditorium
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Cultural Appreciation, Films, Performing Arts
Event Details:
Film Title Synopsis After accidentally falling into Santa Claus' gift sack, a human baby is raised at the North Pole, growing up to believe he is an elf. Due to his large size, the "elf" causes chaos in Santa's workshop, forcing Kris Kringle ...

Swing Dance Under the Dome!

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Qualcomm Dome Terrace
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:
Swing dance comes to the library!  Swing Dancing San Diego will lead a free introductory lesson and host a rooftop dance under the Dome! Great fun, great music – and exercise at the same time!  Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the ...

Pajama Storytime with Ms. Carrie

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:
Put on your favorite PJs and join Ms. Carrie in the Community Room Monday evenings for a pajama storytime.   Pajamas are encouraged, but not required. No sign up required.   ...
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Pajamas Storytime

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Rancho Bernardo Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Snook's Nook Storytime Area
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:
Put on your pajamas, grab your favorite stuffed animal and head to the library for storytime. ...

Holiday Sing-Along

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ocean Beach Library
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Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured
Event Details:
Join OB Library staff and the Friends of the Ocean Beach Library for a cozy evening of festive songs. We'll gather and sing and share hot chocolate, cookies, and good cheer. All ages welcome. ...
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Troop meeting

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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
Troop6152 meeting...