LISTEN TO THIS: Award-Winning Short Stories by San Diego Authors

All Day
SDPL Virtual Branch
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Literature, Performing Arts
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Join Write Out Loud and SD Public Library for weekly video readings of the 12 Short Story Contest winning stories by local authors during the first 3 years of the program.  Sponsored by the Friends of San Diego Central Library, th...

SDPL Virtual Pride 2020

All Day
SDPL Virtual Branch
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Community Engagement, LGBTQIA+, Summer Reading Program
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In honor & celebration of San Diego’s LGBTQ+ community, the San Diego Public Library welcomes you to join us at Virtual Pride 2020 from June 16th - July 17th. Virtual Pride 2020 kicks off kicks off & concludes with two special Pride E...

Storytime: Nathaniel Willy, Scared Silly

10:00am - 10:15am
SDPL Virtual Branch
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Literature, Summer Reading Program
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**THIS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM** Join librarian Rebecca as she reads Nathaniel Willy, Scared Silly by Judith Mathews and Fay Robinson.  Then learn how to make a simple ghost puppet. Head to the https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=26...

Workshop

10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 563 - Central
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Career & College,

Workshop

10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 563 - Central
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Career & College,

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
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Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: , Literature
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Active little ones and their caregivers will have fun singing songs, dancing and reading while laying the foundation for future reading success. ...

SRCA Exercises

11:00am - 12:00pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Older Adults

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! ...

Books to a Beat--Babies and toddlers learning hour

11:30am - 12:30pm
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
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Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: , Literature
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A loosely structured program of play, music, stories, and songs to encourage your baby's growth and discovery of the world around them. Babies and toddler from 0-4 years of age & their caregivers welcomed to join us for a fun learning experience....

Preschool Story Time

11:30am - 12:30pm
Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: Clairemont Library
Room: Children's Area - Clairemont
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
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Fun preschool stories & songs with Miss Joyce with a simple craft afterwards.  ...

Qigong

11:30am - 12:30pm
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
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Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
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Qigong is an ancient Chinese practice that focuses on deep breathing, gentle movements and stretching through fun, easy-to-learn exercises that promote vitality, improved balance, a stronger immune system, and better circulation.  This class cov...

Vista Hill Bridges Resource Table

11:30am - 1:00pm
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
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Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Lobby - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:
Homeless Outreach Workers from Vista Hill Bridges will provide information and resources for adults seeking to make the personal changes necessary to live a clean & sober productive life.  Sober living and case management resources will...

Toddler Storytime

11:45am - 12:15pm
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: Community Engagement, , Literature
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Toddler Storytime incorporates interactive stories, songs and games that build language and literacy skills. Have fun with books and bubbles. Ideal for ages 0 to 4 years of age.   ...

Hatha Yoga

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Rancho Bernardo Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, , Wellness
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A gentle, slow-paced yoga with Patti Bozorgchami. Learn simple breathing exercises and relaxation techniques. ...

Bridge Club

12:00pm - 3:15pm
Carmel Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:
Party Bridge for ages 16 - Adult. Experience necessary. ...

Mind-Body Fitness for Older Adults

12:30pm - 1:30pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:
Mind-Body Fitness for Older Adults is a restorative and contemplative class designed to promote physical and emotional balance, release stress, and create greater inner awareness through Hatha Chair Yoga. This class blends modified yoga postures, ...

The Green Thumbs: A Children's Garden Club!

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Mira Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Inside Patio - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:
Exposure to nature through play leads to exploration and discovery, engaging both the physical and mental abilities of children. This program is for kids to learn about the environment, gardening and how to care for the earth! For 18 months - 8 ye...

Knitting Club

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
Event Details:
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! ...

BABY YOGA

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Ocean Beach Library
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Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: , Wellness
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Baby and Me Yoga is geared toward babies 4 weeks old to pre-crawling only.  Mom and baby will bond during this fun and intimate session.  PLEASE BRING A YOGA MAT AND A BOTTLE OF WATER! ...

Recovery International

1:00pm - 2:30pm
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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If you or someone you know is struggling with stress, tension, anxiety, panic, mood disorder, anger, fears - you are not alone! Join Recovery International for peer-led, self-help meetings. ...

FFL - READ San Diego

1:00pm - 4:30pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Gracia Molina de Pick & Richard Allen Pick Centro Cultural
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:
FFL Dates 2020 ...

CHILDREN'S YOGA

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Ocean Beach Library
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Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: , Wellness
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The Children’s class includes fun poses for parents and kids, yoga story time and a bit of singing.  Watch as your child transforms his or herself into a cat, a monkey, a dog, a lion and much, much more! PLEASE BRING A YOGA MAT AND A BOTTLE O...

HEAL with HeART

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Art, Community Engagement, , Wellness
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  HEAL with HeART is an art program for downtown San Diegans impacted by homelessness. It will focus on beautifying the community with the healing power of art. Group and self-guided projects are included. This program is free to attend an...

Mind/Body Fitness

2:30pm - 3:30pm
San Carlos Library
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Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:
Mind/Body Fitness provides a way for older adults and people with disabilities to practice yoga and mindfulness. It is a great practice for everyone, as it deepens flexibility and strengthens personal body awareness.  Every Tuesday. ...

Baby Sign Storytime

3:00pm - 3:30pm
Mission Valley Library
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Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: , Literature
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Join us for a program that is perfect for babies and young toddlers: short, fun and interactive.   ...

Read-Aloud: Pride and Prejudice

3:00pm - 3:45pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Literature
Event Details:
Join Librarian Christina Wainwright for a read-aloud from Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" every weekday at 3pm. Drinking tea while listening to this British classic is encouraged, but not required. Book Description: "Pride and Prejudice" was f...

DYH@L: Sharpen Your Skills

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type:
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Join us this summer as we try to prevent the “Summer Slide” and help students build their Math and Reading skills. Students are assessed to see where they need assistance , then given specific activities to help them practice and learn. Registration ...

Beginner Chess Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: Meeting Room - North Clairemont
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:
Have you always wanted to learn how to play chess or improve your skills? If you have never played before, or are a beginner that needs someone to practice with, join us for some friendly competition! Ages 7 - Adult. ...

Button Making for Kids

3:30pm - 4:30pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art
Event Details:
Design your own pinback buttons to keep or give to friends and family! This is easy, creative crafting at its best. Free and all supplies provided. For ages 5 and up.   ...

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! ...

Crochet Fun

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Children's Round Tables - Rancho Penasquitos
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art,
Event Details:
Learn how to crochet!  If you already know how, bring your project, hang out with other crocheters, and get answers to your questions.  Ages 6 and up.   ...

Video Game Challenge

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:
Come have some fun and play video games! We usually play Super Smash Brothers Ultimate but we have others as well. ...

Afternoon Storytime

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Carmel Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: , Literature
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Ms. Linda will entertain you with stories and songs. ...

Kids' Yoga & Stories

4:00pm - 4:45pm
San Carlos Library
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Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
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Stories can really get you moving!  An elementary teacher/yoga instructor helps kids unwind with a storytime that incorporates books, songs, scarves and movement.  Please bring a mat or towel.  Ages 3-8.  Every Tuesday. ...

Crafts for Kids

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Linda Vista Library
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Children's Storytime Nook - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type:
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Stretch your imagination and discover the artist within you've always known existed! Create fabulous crafts! In this program, get detailed instructions on how to make a craft you'll be able to take home! We provide the supplies! ...

Crafts With Miss Cheryl

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
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Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art, , Science/STEAM
Event Details:
Join Miss Cheryl every Tuesday night for crafts and fun. Miss Cheryl provides craft projects suitable for all ages. However, children under 8 years old require a parent's presence and assistance. ...

Lego Playtime

5:00pm - 6:00pm
North Park Library
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Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:
By building with LEGO blocks and DUPLO bricks, kids can learn by exploring with new ideas, sharing concepts and strategies with other attendees, and simply letting their imaginations run wild.   Each creation is put on display in the librar...

Youth Chess

5:00pm - 7:00pm
San Carlos Library
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Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:
Learn how to play chess, or hone your skills!  Chess is a great way to improve logical thinking skills and math ability.  All levels welcome.  Ages 18 and under.  2nd & 4th Tuesdays. ...

Summer Reading BookClub

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Seminar Room (A-B) - Valencia Park/Malcolm X

Scripps Mesa Garden Club

5:30pm - 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

Family Storytime

6:00pm - 6:30pm
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, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: , Literature
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Every Tuesday night, join us for an evening session of stories, songs, & fun! Great for the entire family! ...

Crafts for Kids

6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Park Library
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Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:
Bring your kids to this fun crafting event! Crafts change monthly so there will always be something fun and new to do on the 4th Tuesday evening of each month! ...

Make Your Own Book

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: Clairemont Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:
Now you can make a book of your own in this fun and creative class. Designed for the adult crafter, you can learn basic book binding techniques and create an artistic book project or a unique gift! This is a free class and all supplies are included. ...

Pajama Signing Storytime w/ Miss Jennifer

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Balboa Library
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Library Branch: Balboa Library
Room: Children's Area - Balboa
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Literature
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Visit the library for storytime in your comfy pajamas while Miss Jennifer uses and teaches sign language to enhance the reading of beloved children's picture books.  Includes bubble time too! [Birth - 5 years old] ...
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RB Library Chess Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rancho Bernardo Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type:
Event Details:
Learn to play chess for the first time or practice your latest strategies with other players. All skill levels are welcome. ...

Hatha Yoga

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
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Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:
Bring your mat, water, and wear comfortable clothing to this free weekly yoga class.  Bilingual. ...

Pajama Story Time

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
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Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Art, Literature
Event Details:
Put on your coziest jammies and join us for early bedtime stories in the library. Children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by a caregiver.   ...

PJ Storytime & Craft

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
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Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Children's Area - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art, , Literature
Event Details:
Children will enjoy stories, songs, and a craft.  Pajamas optional!   ...