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Qi Gong

9:30am - 11:30am
University Community Library
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Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: Community Room - University Community
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:
Robert Warren leads this popular qi gong class, a mind-body-spirit practice that improves one's mental and physical health by integrating posture, movement, and breathing technique. NOTE: Class consists of two 1-hour sessions with slightly differe...
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This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Computer Assistance with Digital Navigators

9:30am - 1:30pm
San Ysidro Library
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Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Kreutzkamp Foundation Teen Center - San Ysidro
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
Need tech help and tech resources?  The City of San Diego and SDFF is offering Free Digital Navigator services.  Drop-in or call for assistance. 1 (800) 350-6945 ...
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Baby Sign Storytime with Monta Briant

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
Event Details:
Join us for "Sign-a-Story Circle Time" with Baby Sign Language Basics author, Monta Z. Briant. Parents learn how to use ASL signs for early communication with their babies through stories, songs, and other fun activities.  ...
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Bilingual Storytime!

10:00am - 10:30am
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
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Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:
Join us every third Thursday of the month for a very special bilingual storytime. Here children will be introduced to different languages, songs, stories and fun!  ...
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
Cancelled

Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Children's Area - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:
Join Miss Valerie in the Children's Storywell for a Storytime appropriate for toddlers and preschoolers.  ...
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This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Storytime for Toddlers & Preschoolers

10:00am - 10:30am
San Carlos Library
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Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Educational, Literature
Event Details:
Join us for a storytime that fosters early literacy!  Features books, songs, action rhymes, and finger plays that invite participation.  Ages 1-5.  Every Thursday.  ...
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.

Baby Toddler Explore Time

10:00am - 11:00am
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
Event Details:
Come let your baby or toddler learn about the world by exploring. Little ones are able to make noise, play, and meet new friends. This is a loosely structured, baby-led program of play, stories, bubbles, songs and more.   ...
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

DYH@L: Winter Crafty Kids Camp

10:00am - 12:00pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Encouraged
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, Educational, 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...
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This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Fun & Games for Seniors

10:00am - 12:00pm
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
Event Details:
Open to the public and are free of charge. Play variety board games. ...
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Basic Computer Help

10:00am - 1:00pm
College-Rolando Library
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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
Basic computer help: MS Office, eBooks, Internet searching, some resume tips & tricks, printing and copying.  ...
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This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
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Dance Party

10:30am - 11:00am
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, Middle School Age
Event Details:
Join us for a dance party with the Microphone Doctors! ...
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Pre-School Story Time in the Park

10:30am - 11:00am
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: Educational, Literature
Event Details:
Kensington-Normal Heights Librarians will share stories, songs, and bubbles with children ages 3-5. Older and younger siblings welcome! Bring a blanket to sit on the grass.  ...
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Preschool Storybox Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Valley Library
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Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Educational, Literature
Event Details:
Join us for a Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai (kami = paper; shibai = theater). A storyteller stands behind a little wooden theater, also known as a storybox, and reveals a series of illustrations that tell a tale. This program is r...
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This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Educational, Literature
Event Details:
Preschool storytime for babies, toddlers, and all preschoolers! All Ages are welcome to join us for a fun and educational storytime featuring songs, lullabies, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, and picture books. Remember, storytime (reading) is import...
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Songs and Stories with Ms Amy

10:30am - 11:00am
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:
Read along and sing for this fun interactive storytime. We will read picture books, move our bodies, act out stories, and sing fun songs and silly rhymes to build our skills with words and language. The storytime will be followed by a craft.  ...
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Drawing Class 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, Art, Educational
Event Details:
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 objec...
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Literature Comes to Life: The Littlest Fir Tree

10:30am - 11:30am
Point Loma/Hervey Library
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Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:
An original holiday story featuring Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, many elves, three little fir trees, and a sweet snowy owl. Sing along to familiar favorites such as Jingle Bells and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.   Children will become the st...
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

TRACE Crafts

11:00am - 12:00pm
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
Program Type: Accessibility, Art
Event Details:
Arts and crafts for TRACE students. Adults and seniors are also welcome to come. Limited supplies, first come first served for non TRACE students. ...
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This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance

12:00pm - 1:00pm
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...
Reservation

Rondalla Holiday Program

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Description of Event
Come join us for a special Rondalla Holiday Program. Refreshments provided. ...
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.

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

*CANCELLED* Pen to Paper Writing Group (will resume on Jan. 11)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Educational, Literature
Event Details:
*CANCELLED* - Will resume on Jan. 11. Ready to fire up your writing, jump start a novel, or just keep the ideas flowing? Join us for a weekly drop-in writing group. This fun group will write to a prompt and then read our work aloud (there is no pr...
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.

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, Educational, 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...
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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.

Knit and Crochet Circle

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:
Bring your knit and crochet projects and socialize with fellow stitchers! Follow us on Facebook for the latest library news! https://www.facebook.com/RanchoPenasquitosLibrary Information and program content can be made available in alterna...
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This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

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

La Jolla Library Poetry Group

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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: Literature
Event Details:
The group meets the third Thursday of every month at the La Jolla Library from 2pm to 3pm. This is an opportunity to read and share poems you have written. It is a place for budding and experienced poets to come and share their writings with oth...
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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.
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Chess Club

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Point Loma/Hervey Library
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Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Educational
Event Details:
Interested in achieving better brain function while improving your memory, cognitive abilities, and strategic thinking? Then play chess! Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world. The Point Loma/Hervey Br...
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Craft Circle

2:00pm - 5:00pm
San Carlos Library
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Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Art
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Ukulele Time

3:00pm - 5:30pm
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
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Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Educational, Performing Arts
Event Details:
Uke players of all skill levels are invited to come together to strum, sing, learn, teach, share, and most of all, have fun.  We welcome everyone at all skill levels from the newest uke noobs to total uke stars. If you’ve never strummed or su...

Board Game Afternoon

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
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Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Event Details:
Have someone in your family who wants to learn how to play chess? Join us for our revamped Board Game Afternoon program now with Chess lessons!  Not interested Chess? No problem, we will have a variety of board games, STEAM activities and even a...
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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.

Chess Club

3:30pm - 5:30pm
North University Community Library
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Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:
All ages are welcome. Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world. We welcome players with all levels of chess experience from beginners to advanced. Recommended for ages 10 and up. ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.

Teen IDEA Lab

3:30pm - 6:00pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:
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 iMac workstations and so much more! Tweens and Teens ages 12 -18 are welcome. Adults may...
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Crafts for Kids

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
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Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Children's Area - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Featured, Art
Event Details:
Come join us for crafts! Each week, with featured crafts for holidays and special library events! Ages 6-11 (Preschool aged welcome with adult supervision) ...
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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.

Create-It Thursday: Yummyville

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Skyline Hills Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Children's Nook - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Join us for a sweet Create it Thursday! Come and create your own winter yummyville to celebrate the holiday season! *Registration required ...
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.

Art Class with Art Smarts

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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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: Art
Event Details:
Fun, exciting one hour art classes for ages 5 - 17, theme and medium varies. Supplies provided, but limited; first come, first served. Sponsored by the Scripps Ranch Friends of the Library. ...
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Arts and Crafts

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:
Get messy, make mistakes, and prepare to make ART! Join us every Thursday to get creative! ...
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Chess Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:
All levels of players are welcome. There will be instruction for beginners and opportunities for kids to play against other kids at their own level. Geared to Grades 1-5. ...
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Holiday Craft

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teen Center - Snack Bar (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:
Come make a holiday craft to enjoy for yourself or give as a gift to friends and family. All materials will be provided. (For ages 12-18) ...
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.

Trading Card Game Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Balboa Library
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Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:
Bring your friends and decks to play Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh! Have fun dueling against other players in friendly competitions. Discuss, share and trade cards. Meet third Thursdays of the month. For ages 8-14.   ...
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Lobby - Central
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Educational
Event Details:
Join us every Thursday from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm for Courtyard Chess. Downtown Chess meets at the courtyard/1st floor lobby of the San Diego Central Library @ Joan ^ Irwin Jacobs Common. All ages are welcome to join.  Limited tables will be set ...
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.

CANCELLED -Winter Solstice Writing Workshop

4:00pm - 5:45pm
Central Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Wells Fargo Technology Learning Center (4th Floor)
Age Group: Emerging Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been cancelled.  Embrace the allure of the winter solstice at our Winter Solstice Writing Workshop! Join us either in-person in the Wells Fargo Tech Center on the 4th or virt...
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

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.  ...
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.

Winter Piano Performance - Music by Monet

6:00pm - 7:30pm
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, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:
Join us for a night of beautiful piano music performed by young musicians with Music by Monet.  ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Serra Mesa Planning Group

7:00pm - 9:00pm
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: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:
A meeting of the Serra Mesa Planning Group. ...