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November Turkey Contest

All Day

All Ages

Paradise Hills Library

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Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Art

Event Details:

All ages welcome to color and decorate a turkey! Winners win a Turkey!

Pick up an entry at the library or print it at home (please see attachment).

Cancelled

Qi Gong

9:30am–11:00am

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

University Community Library

Cancelled

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Library Branch: University Community Library

Room: UC - 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.

Ikebana: The Japanese Art of Flower Arranging

9:30am–2:30pm

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

La Jolla/Riford Library

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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Room: LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Art, Community Engagement

Event Details:

Make a beautiful flower arrangement to take home!
Classes are taught by master artist Jackie Zhang of the Ohara School of Ikebana.

Cancelled

Bilingual English/Spanish Storytime

10:00am–10:30am

Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Carmel Valley Library

Cancelled

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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, Early Learning, En Español, Literature

Event Details:

Through colorful picture books, catchy songs, and playful rhymes, Mr. Robert brings stories to life in a way that's fun, educational, and culturally enriching.

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 maybe a storytime! We will dance to fun songs, use egg shakers, and dance with bubbles!

Bilingual Vietnamese/English Storytime

10:00am–10:45am

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Mira Mesa Library

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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library

Room: MM - Children's Area - Mira Mesa

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Program Type: Featured, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning

Event Details:

Join us for a Bilingual Vietnamese-English Story Time, music and play!

STORYTIME & CRAFT

10:00am–10:45am

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Paradise Hills Library

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Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Program Type: Art, Literature

Event Details:

Please join us for storytime and craft every Saturday morning in the Children's Area at 10:00AM.

College-Rolando Book Club

10:00am–11:00am

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

College-Rolando Library

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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Literature

Event Details:

Please join fellow readers in the College-Rolando area for discussions on a different title every month!

Contact branch for reserved copies.

2025 Schedule of Book Club Books

LEGO Time!

10:00am–11:00am

Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Linda Vista Library

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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library

Room: LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista

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

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

Balboa Adult Arts & Crafts Series | Painted Spoons

10:00am–11:30am

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Balboa Library

Registration Encouraged

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Library Branch: Balboa Library

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Art

Registration Encouraged

Event Details:

Use acrylic paint and paint pens to decorate your own special serving spoons for the upcoming holidays! This workshop is led by local artist Hannah Murdoch.

Registration is required.

Fiction Lovers Book Club

10:00am–11:30am

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

North University Community Library

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Library Branch: North University Community Library

Room: NU - Seminar 1 - North University

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Literature

Event Details:

The Fiction Lovers will be discussing How Not To Drown in a Glass of Water by Angie Cruz.

IDEA lab CAD club for teens

10:00am–11:30am

Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults

La Jolla/Riford Library

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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Room: LJ - IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford

Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults

Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM

Event Details:

Teen-led program. Beginner friendly computer-aided design (CAD) projects such as keychains and simple geometric models. Geared toward middle and high school students. No 3D printing during program (3D printing during open 3D lab hours only).

Tech On The Go: Digital Skills Classes

10:00am–12:00pm

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Skyline Hills Library

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Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library

Room: SK - IDEA Lab - Skyline Hills

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Featured, Accessibility, Career & College, Community Engagement

Event Details:

Our classes can help teach you how to be confident with your devices.

Class Structure:

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!

Pop-up Book Sale

10:00am–2:00pm

All Ages

Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Room: SR - Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Community Engagement

Event Details:

Great bargain used books

"Uke" Can Read: Strum and Sing the ABCs!

10:30am–11:15am

Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Central Library

Registration Encouraged

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Library Branch: Central Library

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

Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Program Type: Early Learning, Performing Arts

Registration Encouraged

Event Details:

"Uke" Can Read--Strum and Sing the ABCs!
8 Week Ukulele and Literacy Program for Ages 3-7

Art Class with Mel

10:30am–11:30am

All Ages

La Jolla/Riford Library

Registration Encouraged

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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Room: LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Art

Registration Encouraged

Event Details:

Travel the world through different art techniques and styles on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, alongside professional artist Mel Clarkston.

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, Early Learning, Literature

Event Details:

Saturday is Story Time in Kensington Park. Bring a blanket to sit on and get ready for stories, music, and bubbles! Recommended for ages 1-5. Older siblings are welcome to join in on the fun!

Celebrate PHR Library's 1 Year Anniversary!

10:30am–12:00pm

All Ages

Pacific Highlands Ranch Library

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Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Community Engagement

Event Details:

Help us celebrate one year of serving the PHR community!

Family-friendly activities will start at 10:30 a.m.

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.

Adult Ballet & Youth Ballet/Jazz Classes - San Diego Ballet

10:30am–1:30pm

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

City Heights/Weingart Library

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Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library

Room: CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart

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

Program Type: Community Engagement, Performing Arts

Event Details:

NEW LOCATION: CITY HEIGHTS LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM

Open Adult Ballet Class 10:30am - 12:00pm

Cancelled

Infinity Lab

10:30am–2:30pm

Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library

Room: MX - Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room - Valencia Park/Malcom X

Event Details:

Musical performance

DIY Beauty Supplies

11:00am–12:00pm

Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Ocean Beach Library

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Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library

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

Program Type: Featured, Science/STEAM, Wellness

Event Details:

Learn how to make your own bath and beauty supplies with Healthy Adventures, just in time for gift-giving season! All materials provided, but are limited. For ages 13 and up.

Gardening Class

11:00am–12:00pm

All Ages

City Heights/Weingart Library

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Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library

Room: CT - Patio - City Heights/Weingart

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM, Wellness

Event Details:

Join us in the library's garden for an all-ages gardening class with Healthy Adventures!

Knitting and Crochet Circle

11:00am–12:00pm

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!

Poetry on the Patio Open Mic

11:00am–12:00pm

Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Point Loma/Hervey Library

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Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library

Room: PO - Adult Patio - Point Loma

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

Program Type: Author Talk, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, LGBTQIA+, Literature, Local Author, Performing Arts

Event Details:

Come hear electric rhymes & solid walls of rhythm at an Open Mic poetry special event at Poetry on the Patio @ Point Loma from 11am-12pm on the upstairs outside patio.

LEGO Free Play

11:00am–1:00pm

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

Program Type: Art, Early Learning, Science/STEAM

Event Details:

LEGO Free Play: Imagine and build with LEGO! Keep your engineering and problem-solving skills sharp using the library's LEGO bricks.

Upcycled Demin Purse by Clicbitz

11:00am–1:00pm

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Adults

Oak Park Library

Registration Encouraged

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Library Branch: Oak Park Library

Room: OK - Main Area - Oak Park

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

Program Type: Featured

Registration Encouraged

Event Details:

Upcycled Denim Purse Class

Digital Navigator

11:30am–3:15pm

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library

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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library

Room: MX - Lounge/ Multi-Media Open Area - Valencia Park/Malcom X

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Accessibility

Event Details:

Need Tech Help and Tech Resources? The City of San Diego and C2K partner to offer free Digital Navigator services at the Valencia Park/ Malcolm X Library on Thursdays and Saturdays. Drop-in or call for assistance. 1 (800) 350-6945

Cancelled

Knitting Circle for Warm Up America!

12:00pm–2:00pm

Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Pacific Highlands Ranch Library

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library

Room: PR - Conference Room (#126) - Pacific Highlands Ranch

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

Program Type: Art, Community Engagement

Event Details:

Join this drop-in, knit-along group for a good cause where knitters make 7”x9” rectangle swatches that are then donated and joined together to create blankets for those in need. Bring your own needlework project and enjoy the company

Globe for All - "Julius Caesar"

12:15pm–3:00pm

All Ages

Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: AC - Shiley Special Events Suite (9th Floor) - Central

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Featured, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Performing Arts

Event Details:

The Old Globe is pleased to announce a fall full of Shakespeare with this year’s annual Globe for All Tour, bringing a production of

TECH Connect

1:00pm–2:00pm

All Ages

Oak Park Library

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Library Branch: Oak Park Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Featured

Event Details:

Frustrated with your new phone? Need help downloading or uploading?

Room To Write

1:30pm–3:00pm

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library

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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library

Room: MX - Multi-Media Room - Valencia Park/Malcolm X

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Join us and write on the second Saturday of every month!

Everyone Plays @ The Library

1:30pm–5:30pm

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 - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos

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

Program Type: Community Engagement

Event Details:

EVERYONE Plays @ the Library is a fun way to play your own board games with new friends or play the many games on hand at the library.

Whether you’re already an avid board gamer or are looking to learn, all ages are welcome!

Cookbook Club

2:00pm–3:00pm

Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Kensington-Normal Heights Library

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Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library

Room: KN - Children's Area - Kensington

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

Program Type: Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Literature, Wellness

Event Details:

Join fellow cookbook lovers to discuss/look at new cookbooks, swap older books, and share favorite recipes!

Please bring your favorite cookbook and a dish to share from it or cookbooks you don't want anymore.

Cancelled

Chess Club

2:00pm–3:30pm

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Carmel Valley Library

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library

Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley

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

Program Type: Science/STEAM

Event Details:

Casual public chess meet, open to all skill levels. Chess club is for ages 7-17.

RB Chess Club

2:00pm–3:30pm

All Ages

Rancho Bernardo Library

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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!

Juggling Club/Club de malabarismo

2:30pm–4:00pm

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

Logan Heights Library

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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library

Room: LO - Community Room - Logan Heights

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

Event Details:

Want to learn how to juggle?

Already know how to juggle and looking to pass clubs with others?

Don't have equipment to practice?

3D Lab Open Hours

2:30pm–5:30pm

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

La Jolla/Riford Library

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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Room: LJ - IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford

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

Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM

Event Details:

We are excited to offer 3D Printing in person! Stop by the La Jolla/Riford Library's IDEA Lab during open lab hours with your .STL file and staff will be happy to assist you.

DIY Pumpkin Succulent Centerpiece

3:00pm–4:00pm

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Pacific Beach/Taylor Library

Registration Encouraged

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Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library

Room: PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces

Registration Encouraged

Event Details:

Learn how to decorate a pumpkin pretty enough to serve as an autumnal centerpiece in this hands on workshop!

What You Need to Bring:

RB Discovery Concert Series

3:00pm–4:00pm

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

Rancho Bernardo Library

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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library

Room: RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo

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

Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Performing Arts

Event Details:

Gordon Kohl: Accordian Extraordinaire

Adult Coloring Club

3:30pm–4:30pm

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Tierrasanta Library

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Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library

Room: TS - Main Area - Tierrasanta

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Art

Event Details:

The Tierrasanta Library Adult Coloring Club is a group that gathers to color for relaxation and creativity. We meet in-person every Saturday afternoon, offering a space for social interaction and sharing artistic expressions.

String FUNdamentals - Villa Musica

4:00pm–4:30pm

Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Linda Vista Library

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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library

Room: LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista

Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Program Type: Performing Arts

Event Details:

String FUNdamentals (Violin, Beginning Level), Ages 5-7

Requires registration with Villa Musica

Cinema Club

4:00pm–5:00pm

Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Oak Park Library

Registration Encouraged

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Library Branch: Oak Park Library

Room: OK - Main Area - Oak Park

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

Program Type: Featured, Book Discussion, Films

Registration Encouraged

Event Details:

Love movies and TV shows?

The Creative Path

4:00pm–5:00pm

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

North Park Library

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Library Branch: North Park Library

Room: NP - Adult Reading Area - North Park

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Art, Wellness

Event Details:

Calling all artists!

String Play - Villa Musica

4:30pm–5:15pm

Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Linda Vista Library

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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library

Room: LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista

Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Program Type: Performing Arts

Event Details:

String Play – Level I (ages 7 – 8)

Requires registration with Villa Musica