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Friends of the San Diego Public Library Monthly Book Sale

9:00am–3:00pm

All Ages

University Heights Library

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Library Branch: University Heights Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature

Event Details:

The Friends of the San Diego Public Library will be hosting its next book sale at the University Heights Branch Library at 4193 Park Blvd (at Howard Ave), San Diego 92103. Enter at the Sprouts parking lot entrance.

Japanese Language Class /Clase de Idioma Japonés

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: LO - 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

Bilingual English/Chinese Storytime

10:00am–10:30am

Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Carmel Valley Library

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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library

Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley

Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Literature

Event Details:

Join us for bilingual English/Mandarin Chinese stories and songs with Ms. Danning at the library. All ages welcome. The storytime will be once a month, from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the library's Community Room

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: MH - 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 dance with bubbles!

Knitting and Crochet Circle

10:00am–11:00am

All Ages, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library

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Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library

Age Group: All Ages, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Join the knitting and crochet circle. Improve your skills in these traditional art forms. Bring your project for social crafting!

LEGO Time!

10:00am–11:00am

Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Linda Vista Library

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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library

Room: LV - Children's Patio - Linda Vista

Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Program Type: Art, 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 imagina

FIRST Robotics: Intermediate Level

10:00am–12:00pm

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Rancho Peñasquitos Library

Registration Encouraged

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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library

Room: RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos

Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Program Type: Science/STEAM

Registration Encouraged

Event Details:

Students ages 8-16 will engage in an exciting, hands-on robotics program to help them prepare to take part in First Lego League (FLL) or First Tech Challenge (FTC).

San Diego Ballet Free Saturday Morning Dance Classes

10:00am–1:00pm

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: CT - Black Box Theatre - Performance Annex

Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults

Program Type: Performing Arts

Event Details:

Open Adult Ballet Class 10:00am - 11:30am

Saturday Drop In Craft

10:00am–1:00pm

Elementary School Age

Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library

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Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library

Age Group: Elementary School Age

Program Type: Art

Event Details:

Visit the library on Saturday & create a terrific craft. All supplies provided!

Reservation

SD People of Color Quilt Guild

10:00am–1:00pm

Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library

Room: MX - Music Room - Valencia Park/Malcolm X

Description of Event

Quilt Guild Meeting

Tech On The Go: Internet Safety

10:00am–1:00pm

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Skyline Hills Library

Registration Encouraged

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Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library

Room: SK - Computer Lab - Skyline Hills

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Accessibility, Career & College, Community Engagement

Registration Encouraged

Event Details:

Instruction Details:

Internet Safety

December 7: Internet Search | URL Overview

December 14: Types of Malware | URL Overview | Hypertext

December 21: Manage Email: Report and Block Users

Garden Exchange

10:00am–3:00pm

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Rancho Peñasquitos Library

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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library

Room: RP - Front Plaza - Rancho Penasquitos

Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness

Event Details:

Stop and Swap: Seeds, Plants, Veggies, Fruits, Flowers and More!

Too many zucchinis? Lots of cut flowers? Succulents getting too big? Fruits and Veggies galore? Ordered too many radish seeds?

Cultural Storytime and Craft

10:30am–11:15am

Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Mission Valley Library

Registration Encouraged

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Library Branch: Mission Valley Library

Room: MV - Community Room - Mission Valley

Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Program Type: Art

Registration Encouraged

Event Details:

Enjoy a multicultural book and related craft focused on themes of diversity and inclusion, geared for kids ages 3-6 and their families.

Wacky Weekend Story Time

10:30am–11:15am

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: AC - Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library - Central

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Program Type: Early Learning

Event Details:

Ages 0-5

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

Edible Holiday Tree Decorating

10:30am–11:30am

Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Paradise Hills Library

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Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library

Room: PH - Reading Area - Paradise Hills

Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Featured, Art

Event Details:

Let's celebrate winter season by creating a delicious Holiday Tree filled with a yummy surprise.

We are offering two session*

December 17th, Tuesday, at 5 pm

and

Saturday Story Time in the Park

10:30am–11:30am

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Kensington-Normal Heights Library

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Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library

Room: KN - Park Area - Kensington

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Program Type: Community Engagement, 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!

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 from 10am-noon for Lego and Rokenbok Club! Patrons will be able to build at their own pace.

We will provide a lego square to build on and patrons can continue to build on it week after week.

Paws & Tales Reading Program

11:00am–12:00pm

Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Pacific Highlands Ranch Library

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Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library

Room: PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch

Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature

Event Details:

Practice your reading skills with a fluffy friend! Participants learn how to be safe around animals as they improve their reading skills.

Chess Club

11:00am–1:00pm

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Room: SR - Children's Area - Scripps Miramar Ranch

Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Program Type: Science/STEAM

Event Details:

Come and play chess with other families in the area! Level UP Enrichment is hosting a FREE chess club, providing boards, pieces, and one of our great instructors to help you level UP your chess!

Lego Playtime

11:00am–3:00pm

Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

North Clairemont Library

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Library Branch: North Clairemont Library

Room: NC - Children's Area - North Clairemont

Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Make a Holiday Mug!

11:15am–12:15pm

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

San Ysidro Library

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Library Branch: San Ysidro Library

Room: SY - The Kilroy Realty Idea Lab - San Ysidro

Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Celebration Month, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces

Event Details:

Please stop by in-person or call us at 619-424-0475 to reserve a time slot.

Design your own holiday mug as a gift to yourself or another at the San Ysidro IDEA Lab & Makerspace! All materials will be provided.

Digital Navigator / Navegador Digital

11:30am–3:30pm

Adults, Older Adults

Logan Heights Library

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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library

Room: LO - Lobby - Logan Heights

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

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.

Cancelled

Conversational ESL Tutoring

12:00pm–2:00pm

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

City Heights/Weingart Library

Cancelled

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Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library

Room: CT - Upstairs Lobby/Homework Area - City Heights/Weingart

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Literature

Event Details:

Conversational English-Second-Language (ESL) tutoring. Practice your English every week with our volunteer tutor!

Family Board Game Afternoons

12:00pm–2:00pm

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults

La Jolla/Riford Library

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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Room: LJ - Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford

Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults

Event Details:

3rd Saturdays - September 21 ● October 19 ● November 16 ● December 21

Persian Music Concert in the Park

2:00pm–3:00pm

All Ages

Kensington-Normal Heights Library

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Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library

Room: KN - Park Area - Kensington

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts

Event Details:

Join us at the Kensington-Normal Heights Library for a Free Persian Music Concert in the park. The music will be jazz inspired with a Persian flair. There will be a mix of Eastern and Western Instruments. This is a monthly music series.

Cancelled

RB Chess Club

2:00pm–3:30pm

All Ages

Rancho Bernardo Library

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library

Room: RB - 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!

Comic Art Creation Workshops presented by Little Fish Comic Book Studio.

3:00pm–4:00pm

Elementary School Age

Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Registration Encouraged

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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Room: SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch

Age Group: Elementary School Age

Program Type: Art

Registration Encouraged

Event Details:

Comic Art Creation Workshop

Manga Tea Time

3:00pm–4:30pm

Middle School Age, Teens

Mira Mesa Library

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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library

Room: MM - Teen Area - Mira Mesa

Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens

Program Type: Book Discussion

Event Details:

Do you like manga and anime? Join us every Saturday in the Teen’s Area of the Mira Mesa Library for fun activities and a chance to discuss your favorite titles with other fans!

Border Crossings: by Local Author, Juan Medina

3:30pm–5:30pm

Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

San Ysidro Library

Registration Encouraged

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Library Branch: San Ysidro Library

Room: SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro

Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Author Talk, Book Discussion

Registration Encouraged

Event Details:

Border Crossings: A book signing & presentation by Local Author, Juan Medina

Hangout Hub

3:30pm–5:30pm

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Rancho Peñasquitos Library

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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library

Room: RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Accessibility, Community Engagement

Event Details:

Unwind, hang out, and meet friends at PQ library's new Hangout Hub! Drop-in for a friendly game with new friends or catch up with old ones while working on your latest craft.

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Chess Club

4:00pm–5:00pm

Elementary School Age

La Jolla/Riford Library

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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Room: LJ - 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.

Holiday Themed Floral Arrangements

4:00pm–5:00pm

Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Otay Mesa-Nestor Library

Registration Encouraged

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Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library

Room: OT - Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor

Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Featured, Art

Registration Encouraged

Event Details:

Come join us in making Holiday themed floral arrangements.

*Registration required to enable enough Floral Arrangement supplies.

Children's Gingerbread House Making

4:00pm–5:30pm

Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library

Registration Encouraged

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Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library

Room: MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest

Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Program Type: Celebration Month, Art

Registration Encouraged

Event Details:

Join us for this sweet Holiday Event! Children will be making their own "gingerbread" houses using graham crackers, candy, and other treats. All materials will be provided, only a registration is needed.