Library hOURS

All Day
All Ages
SDPL Virtual Branch
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Online/Virtual, , Community Engagement, , Literature, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

A bi-weekly series to discuss and inform library patrons about current happenings and virtual offerings at the library.

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Qi Gong: Recharging Body & Mind

9:30am - 11:30am
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Wellness
Event Details:

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.

Book Club

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults, Older Adults
Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

The first rule of book club is … you always talk about books!  Join like-minded bibliophiles to discuss fiction titles.  Make some new friends while you get introduced to books too good to miss!  A limited number of each month’s sel

E-reader clinic

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults, Older Adults
San Carlos Library
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Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type:
Event Details:

Bring in your eReader, tablet or smartphone and our staff will guide you in downloading SDPL's free eBooks and eAudiobooks.  Every Thursday.

Signing Storytime with Miss Jennifer

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
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
Event Details:

Miss Jennifer uses sign language to enhance the reading of well-loved children's picture books.  Includes sing-alongs and bubble time too! [Birth - 5 years]

Tai Chi Class

10:00am - 11:00am
Older Adults
Linda Vista Library
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: , Wellness
Event Details:

Improve your balance and mobility with slow, controlled movement. For ages 60+.

Take and Make Craft Kits

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Free craft kits for you to take home and make with your little ones.

Fun and Games for 50 Plus

10:00am - 12:00pm
Older Adults
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Come socialize, play your favorite games or, on select days, try your hand at a craft. We will offer a variety of games such as chess, checkers, Mahjong, Scrabble, Yahtzee, party bridge, cribbag and more.

Chinese Language Preschool Storytime with Ms. Mei

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschoolers
Linda Vista Library
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Children's Storytime Nook - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:

Join Ms. Mei for a thrilling Chinese language storytime ride!  Preschoolers will be treated to tales told with gusto and will have the opportunity to sing with other children in the storytime group!

Storybox Theatre

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
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
Event Details:

A presentation of Japanese style storytelling called Kamishibai, which combines the use of hand drawn visuals with the engaging narration of a live presenter. A delightful story time for children.

Baby & Toddler Storytime with Stay-n-Play

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: Clairemont Library
Room: Children's Area - Clairemont
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Fun toddler stories and songs with Miss Joyce along with play time afterwards!

 

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Join Ms. Teri for an engaging preschool storytime that promotes a love of reading and quality together time. Featuring stories, fun, and play!

Preschool Storytime and Craft

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschoolers
Mission Valley Library
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Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Art, , Literature
Event Details:

Preschoolers are invited to a storytime, followed by a fun craft!

Tierrasanta Book Club

10:30am - 11:30am
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Tierrasanta Library
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Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

This month's book is The Library Book, by Susan Orlean. On the morning of April 28, 1986, a fire alarm sounded in the Los Angeles Public Library. The fire was disastrous: it reached 2000 degrees and burned for more than seven hours.

Balance Strong

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
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
Event Details:

Learn leg strengthening exercises to help your balance & posture. Chairs are also available for seated exercises.

Silver Chair Yoga

12:15pm - 1:15pm
Older Adults
Linda Vista Library
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: , Wellness
Event Details:

Chair yoga is a general term for practices that modify yoga poses so that they can be done while seated in a chair. The chair helps eliminate strain on your joints while increasing stability & balance.

Pen to Paper Writing Group

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Literature
Event Details:

Ready to fire up your writing, jump start a novel, or just keep the ideas flowing? Join us for a weekly drop-in writing group.

Grow Your Business During COVID-19: Intellectual Property

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
SDPL Virtual Branch
Encouraged
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Online/Virtual,
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Please click the link below to join the webinar:

McAlister Institute Outreach for People Experiencing Homelessness

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Mission Valley Library
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Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

McAlister Institute offers services and referrals to those experiencing homelessness, including referrals to in-patient recovery treatment.

Mah Jong Club

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Carmel Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

We host both American and Chinese Mah Jong. No instruction provided so players must know how to play the game. Adults only. Please bring your own Mah Jong tiles. 

Game Time!

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: Clairemont Library
Room: Children's Area - Clairemont
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Thursdays are game days at the Clairemont Library! Play board games like: Candyland · Chutes & Ladders · Battleship · Monopoly · Yahtzee · Sorry · Jigsaw puzzles and more!

 

Logan Heights Branch Presents: Virtual Music Classes with Villa Musica

3:30pm - 4:00pm
All Ages
SDPL Virtual Branch
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Online/Virtual
Event Details:

In these weekly online classes, group instruction creates an encouraging learning environment for students by providing performance experience and peer interaction. Parents are encouraged to observe (and even participate) in the classes.

VIRTUAL SLIMY SEA CREATURES

3:30pm - 5:00pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Encouraged
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type: Online/Virtual, , Library NExT, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Want to learn about sea stars, sand dollars, moon snails and other slimy creatures? In this class, students will act as marine biologists as they discover the secrets of how octopuses change color and how oysters make pearls.

Children's Arts & Crafts

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: Clairemont Library
Room: Children's Area - Clairemont
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Join us at Clairemont for crafts and fun! Fun crafts for the whole family - anything from pencil toppers to bookmarks to decorations. All ages are welcome. Younger children may need assistance from parents.

Kids Craft Time

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - Logan Heights
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement

Library Book Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
San Carlos Library
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Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type:

Process Art

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
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
Event Details:

Drop in and create art together!

Online Adventures - D&D for Grown-Ups! (Formerly D&D After Dark)

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
SDPL Virtual Branch
Encouraged
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Online/Virtual
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Online Adventures - D&D for Grown-Ups

It's Time to Get Your Game On - Online!

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Downtown Reads Book Club

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Exploring the world one book at a time!