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: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Wellness
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Qi Gong (Chi Gong) is a simple preventative health method of relaxing and harmonizing the body. These gentle exercises are suitable for any age and health condition

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REACH / CALMA Resources for Enhancing Alzheimer's Caregiver Health

9:30am - 12:30pm
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Seminar Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Description of Event

Reach2Caregivers/CALMA is a FREE educational series offered to family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias.

AARP Tax Assistance

9:30am - 4:30pm
Point Loma/Hervey Library
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Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
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AARP Tax Aide is back to assist you in filing taxes this year! This only reflects the schedule for Point Loma/Hervey Branch Library. Free tax assistance at our location will run from February 4th thru April 14th, 2020.

Baby Dance Party with Dance to Evolve

10:00am - 10:30am
North Park Library
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Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Community Engagement
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Babies & Books will be morphing into Baby Dance Party featuring members of Dance to Evolve! 

We will have songs, parachutes, toys, and bubbles for your babies to dance, play, and interact! 

Bilingual Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - Logan Heights
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: , Literature

Free Play for Babies-3 year olds

10:00am - 10:45am
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
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Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
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Children will have the opportunity to play with toys & books in an unstructured setting all while listening to music.  We'll sing a few songs, and of course bubbles are included!

Storytime

10:00am - 10:45am
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: Art, , Literature
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Join us for a storytime that fosters early literacy!  Features books, songs, action rhymes, and finger plays that invite participation. Afterwards, make a fun craft!  Ages 1-5.  Every Friday. 

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
Program Type: Community Engagement,
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Little ones are able to make noise, play, and meet new friends. This is a loosely structured, baby-led program of play, music, bubbles, songs and more. For babies and toddlers 0-2 years.

Conversation Cafe

10:00am - 11:00am
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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Practice your English skills in a friendly, informal setting.  Adults of all skill levels are welcome to join in the conversation!

Conversation Cafe meets every Friday.

Meditation for Relaxation

10:00am - 11:00am
Paradise Hills Library
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Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
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If life has you stressed, anxious, or tense, consider meditation. Take an hour of your day for self-care and join us in a free seated guided meditation held every Friday.  No registration required.

Love-a-palooza Film Fest: Cinderella

10:00am - 11:15am
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
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Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Films
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Celebrate Valentine's Day by watching romantic movies on our big screen!  At 10am we'll show Cinderella, then at 12pm Moonstruck, then at 2pm Casablanca, and we'll

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Citizenship Class

10:00am - 12:00pm
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

Citizenship Classes are available at the Otay Mesa Branch Library. The class is open enrollment and available to the public. Classes are held every Friday from 10:00 am-12:00 pm unless otherwise noted.

Safety at Home

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
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Alzheimer’s San Diego will review important tips to keep people living with memory loss safe & well at home.  Learn how to reduce the risk of wandering, falls, household injuries, medication errors & more.

 

IRS Problem Solving Day

10:00am - 2:30pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Multi-Media Room
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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The Taxpayer Advocate Service is an independent organization within the Internal Revenue Service.  We are independent in that we report directly to congress through the National Taxpayer Advocate.  TAS helps taxpayers resolve tax problem

Preschool Music Time with Miss Tyra

10:30am - 11:00am
Rancho Bernardo Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: , Performing Arts, Wellness
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Please join Miss Tyra for an introduction to music event  with stories, songs, and movement. FOR AGES 3 - 6.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
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
Program Type: , Literature
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Children are invited to a fun storytime with books and singing. The first storytime of the month is usually bilingual (Spanish/English or Chinese/English).

Dance to Evolve

10:30am - 11:15am
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Denny Sanford Children's Library (1st Floor)
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Performing Arts
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Come down to the Children's Library every Friday and get moving!  This fun class is full of games and creative movement that is perfect for the toddler and preschool set.  Put on your dancing shoes and boogie down at the library!  P

SIGNS AT PLAY - BABY SIGNING STORYTIME

10:30am - 11:15am
Ocean Beach Library
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Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement,
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· Find out what’s going on in your baby’s mind by teaching him/her to sign.

· Strengthen your bond with baby.

Preschool Story Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Clairemont Library
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Room: Children's Area - Clairemont
Age Group: Preschoolers
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Join us for songs, games, and stories at Preschool Storytime. Children and their chaperones are invited to stay and play after storytime! 

Special Wee Reads Storytime with a Miniature Horse

10:30am - 11:30am
Balboa Library
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Library Branch: Balboa Library
Room: Children's Area - Balboa
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement,
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Come and enjoy this special storytime at the library, followed by a meet and greet with a miniature horse.

Preschool Story and Play time

11:00am - 11:30am
City Heights/Weingart Library
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Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Children's Area - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
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Stories, songs, puppets, and playtime will all be found at this energetic and engaging storytime. Make new friends, hear a story and spend quality time with the preschooler in your life— at the library!

 

Yoga Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
North University Community Library
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Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: , Wellness
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Certified yoga instructor Miss Aryn combines simple yoga poses, stories and songs in a fun hour that encourages relaxation and gentle bonding.

Please bring your own towel or yoga mat.

Fitness Fun

11:15am - 12:15pm
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
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Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
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Have a fun, varied workout using a mixture of light aerobics including dance steps, chair aerobics, toning with weights and bands, standing leg exercises, balance work, and cool-down stretches.

Preschool Storytime!

11:30am - 12:00pm
College-Rolando Library
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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Featured, , Literature, Wellness
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Join Mr. B for a super fun and energetic journey through children's literature.

Filled with interactive stories, songs, dancing, games, bubbles, and more!

AARP Tax Assistance

11:30am - 3:30pm
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: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

The AARP will be providing free tax help for taxpayers with low to moderate income on Fridays, February 7 - April 10.

Love-a-palooza Film Fest: Moonstruck

12:00pm - 1:45pm
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
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Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Films
Event Details:

Celebrate Valentine's Day by watching romantic movies on our big screen!  At 10am we'll show Cinderella, then at 12pm Moonstruck, then at 2pm Casablanca, and we'll

FREE Tax Preparation with AARP

12:30pm - 5:00pm
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
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Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured
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Stop by for FREE Tax Preparation help.  Generously provided by AARP.  This free tax preparation service gives special attention to taxpayers over the age of 60 but is also open to taxpayers of all ages with low and moderate incomes.

Community Yoga

12:45pm - 1:45pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
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We’ve brought the yoga studio to our community!


Enjoy all levels of Yoga with Rebecca:
*$5 donation
*Bring a yoga mat and water
*Wear comfortable clothing
*Be prepared to remove your shoes

USS Midway Presents: The Floating City at Sea

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tierrasanta Library
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Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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A docent from the USS Midway locates carriers near San Diego.

Writing Class

1:30pm - 4:30pm
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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Learn fundamental and techniques for writing kids’ picture books, chapter books and young adult novels.

Downtown Chess

1:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Lobby - Central
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, , Wellness
Event Details:

Are you the next Judith Polgar? Do you have what it takes to dethrone Magnus Carlsen? Come and join us every Friday and be part of the biggest casual chess club in San Diego.

Love-a-palooza Film Fest: Casablanca

2:00pm - 3:45pm
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
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Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Films
Event Details:

Celebrate Valentine's Day by watching romantic movies on our big screen!  At 10am we'll show Cinderella, then at 12pm Moonstruck, then at 2pm Casablanca, and we'll

Do Your Homework @ the Library

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Union Bank Homework Center (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
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Event Details:

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Coaches will provide assistance!  They'll guide you through math and science assignments, sit with you as you try to sound out words while readi

Wii B' Gamin' Xbox 360

2:30pm - 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
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Join Mr. Chris as we game using X-box and Wii formats. Monthly competitions with prizes as well!

ANTI-Valentines Day Celebration

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Legler Benbough Performance Area
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Unite and celebrate our first ANTI-Valentines celebration with games, crafts and comfort food.

Puppetry Fridays: How Owl Got His/Her Feather

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
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Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Featured, , Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join us every Friday in February 2020 to celebrate the art of puppetry! 

Presented by the San Diego Guild of Puppetry, each Friday will be a different program, all free and for ages 7-12 years.  

Tech Fridays

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: Clairemont Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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Need help setting up that new tablet? Got stuck on borrowing an eBook? Bring your questions and devices to the Clairemont Library. Help provided for laptops, smartphones, and tablets.

Video Game Fridays

3:00pm - 4:00pm
University Community Library
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Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: Community Room - University Community
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Video Game Fridays - Come play video games on the Nintendo Switch with your friends.

Lego Builders

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Mira Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
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Do you have what it takes to be a Lego Builder?  Join us for open Lego time on Friday afternoons and let your creativity flow.

Valentine's Day Make

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Innovation Lab (3rd Floor)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Show someone you care about them, with a unique Valentine's Day maker craft!

Arts and Crafts for preK – 6th Graders

3:30pm - 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, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art,
Event Details:

The program is designed for PreK – 6th graders and is limited to 30 participants. No registration required.

Lego Builders Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
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: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Event Details:

Join us for Lego Builders Club and build your own creation to display in our library.

Lego Time

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Linda Vista Library
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
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Kids: build, build, BUILD to your heart's content! Our LEGOS can't wait to meet you! Skyscrapers, automobiles, airplanes, spaceships: create these and more! Learn basic building science while having loads of fun!

Chess Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Children's Wavy Tables - Rancho Penasquitos
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type:
Event Details:

All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced.

If you don't know how to play chess, you can learn at Chess Club!

All ages, children and adults!

Valentine's Day Party

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Mission Valley Library
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Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
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Get ready to decorate cookies, make heartfelt crafts, and play silly games. Show your love at the library! Recommended for preschool and elementary ages. 

 

Drop-In eCollection Support

4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Park Library
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Library Branch: North Park Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type:
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Bring your eReader and receive support and guidance on how to use the library's eCollection.

Assistance provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

Teen Council Valentine's Day

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Rancho Bernardo Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Join the RB Library Teen Council for a Valentine's Day celebration! Decorate a cookie, make a button, take a photo, or just hang out with friends. For teens ages 13-17.

Love-a-palooza Film Fest: Annie Hall

4:00pm - 5:45pm
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
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Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Films
Event Details:

Celebrate Valentine's Day by watching romantic movies on our big screen!  At 10am we'll show Cinderella, then at 12pm Moonstruck, then at 2pm Casablanca, and we'll

Love Your Heart: Free Blood Pressure Screening

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Come in for a free blood pressure screening!

MOVIE @ YOUR LIBRARY

4:00pm - 6:00pm
College-Rolando Library
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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: All Ages
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The Addams Family

PG

2019 ‧ Fantasy/Horror ‧ 1h 26m

 

Paws to Read

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Children's Area - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: , Literature
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Children are invited to read to certified therapy dogs to build reading confidence.

Valentine's Day Cookie Decorating Party

4:30pm - 5:30pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate Valentine’s Day with a cookie decorating party!

Yoga en Español

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Gracia Molina de Pick & Richard Allen Pick Centro Cultural
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, En Español, Wellness
Event Details:

Hatha Yoga con rutinas yóguicas para el control de la respiración, y prácticas de meditación para mejorar  la salud física, emocional, mental y espiritual.

3D Printing Party for Teens and Tweens

4:45pm - 5:45pm
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
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Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

 

Are those big (cute or evil) mice attacking (or playing with) that little cute cat?

Adult Coloring Club

4:45pm - 6:00pm
Linda Vista Library
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Coloring for stress relief?  You betcha.  Join us at the Adult Coloring Club.  Light refreshments.

Animal Tricksters with visual artist Sarah Cusey

5:00pm - 5:45pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

All cultures have tales of tricksters or animals who take on human characteristics - they can be good or cause mischief!

Visual artist Sarah Cusey presents a variety of tricksters for families to make and take home.