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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
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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.

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

Preschool Storytime & Craft w/ Ms. Chris

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: Art, Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Listen to a terrific picture book and then make a story-based craft at the library!  Geared toward preparing preschoolers for Kindergarten success.  We look forward to seeing you!  [Preschool - 5yrs.]

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
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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.

DYH@L: Virtual Homework Help

10:00am - 1:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
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: Online/Virtual, , En Español
Event Details:

Need homework help?  We offer free virtual homework help for students k-8th grade 6 days a week.  Available sessions are from 10am-1pm Monday to Thursday and Saturdays; 2:30-5:30pm sessions are Monday to Friday.  For more infor

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
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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!

Yoga Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Mission Valley Library
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Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature, Wellness
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Join certified yoga instructor Aryn Ranazzisi in this fun program for children ages 2-6 featuring stories and yoga poses. Bring a yoga mat or towel, and come find your center at the library!

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

Sign Language Storytime

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
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Join Jennifer Duncan as she leads a special sign language storytime! Using the excitement and fun of signing American Sign Language (ASL) to enhance the reading of well-loved children’s picture books.

Tai Chi Class

11:30am - 12:30pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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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This fun low impact class uses martial art movements to increase flexibility, balance, range of motion, relaxation, mental focus, vitality, strength and overall well-being.

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
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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
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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.

Legal Clinic

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

**Find us at the 3rd Floor Partner Services Desk**

Poetry Workshop

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Foushee Patio Room
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Literature
Event Details:

Bring a poem, your own or one by your favorite author, to read, talk over, and enjoy with other likeminded people. All poets, would-be poets, and poetry lovers are welcome!

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. 

DYH@L: Virtual Homework Help

2:30pm - 5:30pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
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: Online/Virtual, , En Español
Event Details:

Need homework help?  We offer free virtual homework help for students k-8th grade 6 days a week.  Available sessions are from 10am-1pm Monday to Thursday and Saturdays; 2:30-5:30pm sessions are Monday to Friday.  For more infor

Make & Design a Mini-Zine

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
SDPL Virtual Branch
Encouraged
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Online/Virtual, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

'Make & Design a Mini-Zine' in this virtual workshop, presented by IDEA Lab, San Diego Central Library.

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
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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.

The Art of Cartooning

3:30pm - 4:30pm
All Ages
Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Learn how to draw cartoons!  Each session will feature a different animated, live action, or literary character.  All ages are welcome and no sign ups are required.  Parent assistance is required for children age 8 and under.

VIRTUAL INTRODUCTION TO TRASH TO TREASURES: UPCYCLING AT ITS BEST

3:30pm - 5:00pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Encouraged
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Art, , Library NExT, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

We all know it’s important to recycle to slow the flow of trash into overstuffed landfills. Now discover how to put a creative spin on recycling by “upcycling” – turning trash into treasures such as art pieces or useful objects.

Chicana Tributes: Activist Women of the Civil Rights Movement

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
SDPL Virtual Branch
Encouraged
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Featured, Online/Virtual, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, , Literature
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

In honor of SDPL's Centennial Celebration Series and recognition of Latinx He

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

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!

Adult Game Time

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Skyline Hills Library
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Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Adult Game Time has a new date!

Come join us every 3RD THURSDAY to meet some new folks and spend time playing your favorite games.

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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VIRTUAL INTRODUCTION TO THE GLOBAL DESIGN LAB: VIRTUAL EXPLORATION & DESIGN FOR A SUSTAINABLE WORLD

4:30pm - 5:30pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Encouraged
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type: Online/Virtual, , IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Library NExT, Science/STEAM
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Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Get a global introduction to sustainable design by using Google Maps and Google Earth as tools for virtual exploration. Analyze sites of past settlements and come up with your own design for a sustainable dwelling or community of the future.