Modern Classics Book Club: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

10:00am - 10:30am
SDPL Virtual Branch
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:
Welcome to our virtual book club!  We will be discussing a wide variety of books ranging from classic selections to modern literature. Current Selection Title: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn Author: Betty Smith Ebook link: https:...

Minecraft Hour of Code presented by Microsoft

10:00am - 11:30am
SDPL Virtual Branch
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: , Science/STEAM
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In collaboration with Microsoft, here is an opportunity to sign up for the Minecraft Hour of Code virtual workshop. Students ages 6+ will learn how to code using Minecraft and code.org during this 90-minute class. Registration and Parent ...

Music & Movement for Children

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: Art, Community Engagement, , Performing Arts, Wellness
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Music & Movement is a fun class full of games and creative movement that is perfect for the toddler and pre-school set!  Put on your dancing shoes and boogie down at the library! Presented by Dance to EvOLvE. ...

Preschool Storytime

11:30am - 12:00pm
Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
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Join our Children’s Librarian Miss Luz for stories, songs, fingerplays, and lots of fun!  This Storytime is designed especially for children ages  2-4.   This program meets every Wednesday.    ...

Meditation for a Happy Life

11:30am - 12:30pm
Linda Vista Library
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: , Wellness
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A guided meditation based on Buddhist wisdom to find happiness and peace in daily life. ...

Signing Storytime

11:45am - 12:30pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Children's Area - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
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A 45 minute Storytime for young children including books and music with the addition of American Sign Language signs with Jennifer Duncan from Signs at Play. The last 10-15 minutes of Storytime will be available for Q&A so caregivers can learn mo...

Chair Yoga

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tierrasanta Library
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Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
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Easy and gentle yoga moves while sitting or standing next to a chair and focusing on breathing techniques and slow movements. This is an ideal class for those with limited mobility. Chair yoga is held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays.  ...

ESL - Adult Beginning English for Shy People

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Balboa Library
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Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement,
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ESL - Adult Beginning English for Shy People. Geared toward newcomers learning English. ...

Toddler Yoga Storytime

12:30pm - 1:30pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature, Wellness
Event Details:
Fun poses for parents and kids, yoga storytime and a bit of singing. Watch your child transform into a cat, monkey, dog, lion, and much more! Free for children of all ages! ...

Homework Help

12:30pm - 6:00pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:
Get personalized help with English, math, science, and more with one of our friendly,  qualified homework coaches. No registration required. First come, first served. Grades K-12. ...

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
Event Details:
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 *Ages 14 and older Scheduled on Wednesdays and...

Kids' Art Studio

1:00pm - 2:00pm
North University Community Library
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Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:
Weekly projects are designed to introduce various art techniques and inspire creative process. This program is limited to 20 participants. Registration Required. Registration opens at 11:30 a.m. on the day of the program. ...

Silver Age Yoga

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Carmel Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
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Instructors are from Silver Age Yoga.  Every class utilizes chairs but please bring your  own exercise mat if desired.  No reservations required. ...

Creative Writing Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Rancho Bernardo Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, , Literature
Event Details:
If you have a love for writing and would like to develop your skills, this workshop is an excellent place for you. You will write short stories and poetry, share your work with others and discover other's work. Ron Pickett is a retired naval aviat...

Arts & Crafts with Ms. Cindy

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: Clairemont Library
Room: Children's Area - Clairemont
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
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Join us each week to make a new craft. All materials will be provided.  ...

Craft Time for Kids

2:00pm - 3:00pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
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Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:
Make a craft to take home!  Good for all ages, but kids under 6 may need parent/adult assistance. ...

UC Book Club (in the Reading Room)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
University Community Library
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Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: Children's Area - University Community
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: , Literature
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Monthly book discussion group. Members selects titles to read throughout the year, with discussion led by different volunteers from the group each month. Library makes up to 20 copies available for checkout for the following month's discussion. Co...

BOOKMAN Storytime

2:30pm - 3:00pm
Mira Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Children's Area - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:
Look! Over there! Coming out of that library! It's . . . BOOKMAN! Using the superpower of reading, BOOKMAN has magically traveled all around the world – even into space! He's met talking animals, visited amazing places, and you can only imagine the f...

Imagination Express: How Loud is Silence?

2:30pm - 3:15pm
San Carlos Library
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Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Children's Area - San Carlos
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:
Enjoy comedic storytelling through the art of pantomime!  In this interactive program, professional mimes and actors hold audience attention through movements and music that tickle and amaze.  Presented by Imagination Express – All Aboard. ...

Read-Aloud: Pride and Prejudice

3:00pm - 3:45pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Virtual Event
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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...

Yoga Storytime

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
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Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Literature, Wellness
Event Details:
Caregivers and children ages 2-8 are welcome to join us for a playful program that incorporates yoga, music, books and games! ...

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:
Event Details:
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 ...

LEGO Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, , Wellness

Jammin' @ the Library: Guitar Instruction

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Performing Arts
Event Details:
Jammin’ @ the Library program offers free beginning guitar instruction for teens and adults at the San Diego Public Library’s Central Library in a series of group lessons.  The program is for ages 12 and up. We meet at the Central Library Monday...

Genealogy Class

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tierrasanta Library
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Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type:
Event Details:
Are you ready to pursue the fascinating topic of your roots? The monthly genealogy workshop provides guidance in using San Diego Public Library resources to begin the search for information about your family history. We’ll discuss collec...

Lego Builders Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type:
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Learn, play, and create with LEGOs! Children can build with LEGOs and display their creations in the library. ...

Painting with Ms. Ana

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Linda Vista Library
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:
Paint high, paint low.  Paint often so that your heart's all aglow.  Join Ms. Ana as she helps guide you through a fun paint session! ...

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. ...

Paws for Reading

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rancho Bernardo Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Snook's Nook Storytime Area
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: , Literature
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Paws for Reading is a program that allows children (K - 4th grade) to read aloud to a therapy dog in order to improve reading and communication skills. ...

Craft Time

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Rancho Bernardo Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Children's Area - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art,
Event Details:
Fun and simple crafts for children 3 years & up. Younger children may require parental assistance. ...

Summer Reading Program: Mad Science

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Mira Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages

Ancestry Library Database Class

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rancho Bernardo Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Main Area - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured,
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:
Learn how to use the Ancestry Library database and find out more about your family tree. Ancestry Library has resources for genealogical and historical research with more than 1.5 billion names in over 4,000 databases (including U.S. Census; mil...

Friends Free Concert Series: Del Mar Trio

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: Clairemont Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
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The Friends of the Clairemont Library present a monthly free concert featuring talented local musicians. Please contact the Clairemont Library for more information. ...

Great Read Alouds @ the Library

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Balboa Library
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Library Branch: Balboa Library
Room: Children's Area - Balboa
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:
Enjoy listening to entertaining stories while practicing your fantastic listening skills and celebrating the love of reading. We look forward to seeing you!  [Kindergarten - 2nd Grade] ...

Storybox Theatre

6:00pm - 7:00pm
San Ysidro Library
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Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Caroline de Llamas Children's Area - San Ysidro
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: , Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:
Storybox Theatre is a wonderful way to present illustrated stories to youngsters.  Storybox is the American name we have given to the Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai.  (Kami = paper; shibai = theatre).  A storyteller ...

Summer Reading Program: Literature Comes to Life!

6:00pm - 7:00pm
San Ysidro Library
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Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Literature, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:
Children will dress in beautiful costumes and portray Storybook Characters from a Children's Literature Selection about exploration and discovery.  "Literature Comes to Life" director Stacey Wein teaches children to learn to love literature as t...

Ballet Folklorico

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Community Room - Logan Heights
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement

Start Your Business: Employment

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Career & College, Community Engagement,
Event Details:
All registrants will be emailed a WebEx link the day before the event. If you would like a link to the recorded presentation, please sign up below. If registration is closed, please email Azalea Ebbay at AEbbay@sandiego.gov for a link. If you a...

Pajamas Storytime

6:30pm - 7:00pm
North Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: Meeting Room - North Clairemont
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:
Put on your pajamas, grab your favorite stuffed animal, and join us for stories and songs. Stay to play quiet games after storytime. ...

PJ Storytime

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Children's Play Area - Rancho Penasquitos
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:
Get ready to “Shake Your Sillies Out” with Ms. Liz. Enjoy stories, fingerplays, and songs selected for toddlers and preschoolers. Shhhh! Don’t tell them we’re getting them ready for kindergarten. The focus is on FUN! PJ’s admired, but not requi...

Family Craft Night

6:30pm - 7:30pm
North Park Library
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Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement,
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Create your own comic book character, get ideas for making your own comic, and make a button! This is a FREE workshop and is good for kids ages 5 and up and their families. Registration limited to 15 people. ...

Mindfulness & Meditation

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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: Wellness
Event Details:
Aryn Rannazzisi leads a gentle paced class combining breath work and postures (asanas) to promote strength, flexibility and balance. This all-level class will include inversions, back bends and sun salutations. Please bring a mat or large towel and a...

Mystery Book Group

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:
Do you love mystery books? Put your detective skills to work and join a lively discussion with other mystery book lovers. The Mystery Book Group meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm. New members and guests are always welcome. A l...