Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytime with Mr. Luan

10:30am - 11:15am
Linda Vista Library
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Community Engagement, , Literature, Performing Arts
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My Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, but to perform them as well!

Learn to Weave: For Children and Teens Ages 8+

11:30am - 1:30pm
Mission Valley Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Homeschool Resource Center
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
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Learn how to weave with an expert textile artist from the San Diego Creative Weavers Guild!  This class is targeted to homeschooling youth ages 8+. No prior experience required, and all materials will be provided.

Baby Play & Learn

12:00pm - 12:30pm
Ocean Beach Library
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Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Room: Children's Area - Ocean Beach
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Literature
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Baby Play & Learn is designed to support the development of children ages 0-24 months. This program includes stories, rhymes, songs, and movement activities  followed by an open play time.

Knitting Group

12:30pm - 2:30pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
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Learn the art of knitting. See how much fun knitting can be. Open to all ages and skill levels. Bring a pair of needles and we'll help get you going; yarn available if needed. See how much fun and gratifying knitting can be!

Fun & Games for Seniors

12:30pm - 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: Community Engagement
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Open to the public and are free of charge. Play variety board games.

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
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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?

Cancelled

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
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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. 

Chess at the Beach

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
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Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Lobby - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Science/STEAM
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Let's play chess!  All ages and skill levels are welcome to play casual games in our relaxed setting. 

Blocks Party!

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Skyline Hills Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Children's Nook - Skyline Hills
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement,
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 47
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Come join us for our LEGO BLOCK PARTY!!

New year Vision Board

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Oak Park Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Community Engagement, , LGBTQIA+, Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 5
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Close your eyes, San Diego! Imagine the sun-kissed horizon of 2024 shimmering before you. Feel the whispers of possibility dancing on the ocean breeze.

Discover Chinese Calligraphy

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mira Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation,
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Possible calligraphy class for adults from Chinese Historical Museum

Friends of the North University Community Library Meeting

6:00pm - 7:00pm
North University Community Library
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Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Program Type: Community Engagement
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The Friends of the North University Community Library are a nonprofit that supports the programs and initiatives of our home library.

Happy New Year Storytime & Craft for Children/Families

6:00pm - 7:00pm
University Heights Library
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Library Branch: University Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - University Heights
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
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Welcome the new year and the winter season with entertaining and enlightening stories about various cultures and traditions to tie-in with the Winter Reading Challenge "Where We Come From" theme.

Logan Heights Branch Book Discussion

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, , Literature
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Please join our community of readers as we discuss My Year Of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh, Tuesday, January 9 @ 6:00 P.M.

POSTPONED Friends of the University Heights Library Monthly Zoom Meeting

6:00pm - 7:00pm
University Heights Library
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Library Branch: University Heights Library
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
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Come learn about how the Friends of the University Heights Library support our mission by attending this Zoom meeting.

No Author of the Month for January (see description for more info)

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Virtual Travel Center (Fifth Floor)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Featured, Author Talk, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Local Author
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Author of the Month will not be held in January.

SRCA

6:00pm - 7:30pm
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
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Open to the public

Carmel Valley Adult Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Carmel Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

We'll choose books for the next six months. Join us with your book recommendations!

Here are the titles to be discussed at each meeting: