Preschool Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Tierrasanta Library
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Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Educational
Event Details:
Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play at Preschool Storytime! Come and build essential early literacy skills and foster a love of reading. Designed for children ages 3-5. ...

Qi Gong

9:30am - 11:30am
University Community Library
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Library Branch: University Community Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:
Robert Warren leads this popular qi gong class, a mind-body-spirit practice that improves one's mental and physical health by integrating posture, movement, and breathing technique. NOTE: Class consists of two 1-hour sessions with slightly differe...

Signing Story Time

10:00am - 10:30am
North University Community Library
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Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
This entertaining and educational Signing Story Time with Jennifer Duncan is infused with joy and American Sign Language signs. Each themed 30-minute program presents vocabulary through well-loved children's books and songs, ending with bubbles for t...

Storytime in the Park

10:00am - 10:30am
Balboa Library
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Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
Join us for outdoor storytime at Olive Grove Park presented by the Balboa Branch Library. We’ll read fun stories and sing songs. There will be take-home crafts, giveaways & more! Please bring chairs or blankets. All ages are welcome. This prog...

Toddler Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
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Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:
Join us every Thursday for storytime. Every week we will read a selection of books along with singing songs, playing with instruments, puppets, felt and other storytime aspects. Each storytime will end with a craft! ...

Fun & Games for Seniors

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
Event Details:
Open to the public and are free of charge. Play variety board games. Attendees should be fully vaccinated and have masks ...

How to Work a Computer

10:00am - 1:00pm
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
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
Are you looking to learn some computer skills?  These sessions—with instruction, hands-on opportunities, and plenty of time for questions and answers—are just for you!   Dec 1 – Mouse Shortcuts Dec 8 – Keyboard Shortcuts Dec 1...

Pre-School Story Time in the Park w/ Mr. Erni

10:30am - 11:00am
Kensington-Normal Heights Library
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Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Park Area - Kensington
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Educational, Literature
Event Details:
Mr. Erni will share stories, song, and bubbles with children ages 3-5. Older and younger siblings welcome! Bring a blanket to sit on the grass.  ...

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:
Join Ms. Katia for an engaging preschool storytime that promotes a love of reading and quality together time. Featuring stories, songs, and fun!    ...

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Educational, Literature
Event Details:
Preschool storytime for babies, toddlers, and all preschoolers! Participants agree to follow all relevant City of San Diego COVID protocols.  Follow us on Facebook for the latest library news! https://www.facebook.com/RanchoPenasquito...

Virtual Preschool Storytime with Ms Rebecca

10:30am - 11:00am
SDPL Virtual Branch
Encouraged
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Educational, Literature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month for a virtual storytime via Zoom, perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. Questions? Call 858-581-9934. Only ONE registration needed per household. You will be sent the Zoom link the day before the ...

Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Drawing Class with Mr. Luan

10:30am - 11:15am
SDPL Virtual Branch
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Art, Community Engagement, Educational
Event Details:
I'll show kids how to draw basic shapes.  Then we'll add other elements to those shapes to create popular objects like people, bunnies, cars, fish, caterpillars, houses, etc..  Throughout the lessen I'll have them color parts of those objec...

Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Drawing Class with Mr. Luan

10:30am - 11:15am
Linda Vista Library
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Art, Community Engagement, Educational
Event Details:
I'll show kids how to draw basic shapes.  Then we'll add other elements to those shapes to create popular objects like people, bunnies, cars, fish, caterpillars, houses, etc..  Throughout the lessen I'll have them color parts of those objec...

Toddler and Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
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, Educational, Literature
Event Details:
Recommended for ages 2-5, this storytime program includes books, songs, games, and early literacy fun! Please note: Weather permitting, this program will be held outdoors.   ...

Preschool Storytime & Craft with Ms. Dana

10:30am - 11:30am
Point Loma/Hervey Library
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Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:
Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play in this special storytime meant to encourage a love of reading and build essential early literacy skills. Stay for an after-storytime craft project featuring a new craft each week. "Take & Make" cra...

Preschool Storytime on the Grass

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: Preschoolers
Program Type: Educational, Literature
Event Details:
All young children and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs and rhymes. Held outdoors on the grass, bring a blanket or chair.  No Registration required. We hope to see you there! ...
Cancelled

Storybox Theatre for toddlers & preschoolers

11:00am - 11:30am
San Ysidro Library
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Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Educational, 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 ...
Cancelled

CHAIR YOGA

11:30am - 12:15pm
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: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:
Work on your flexibility, strength building and quiet your mind with functional movement practice. Participate at your own ability. Wear flexible clothing and bring any preferred yoga equipment. Chairs provided. Suitable for adults of all ages. ...
Cancelled

***CANCELLED*** - Pen to Paper Writing Group (will resume on Jan. 12)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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, Educational, Literature
Event Details:
***CANCELLED*** - Will resume on Jan. 12. 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. This fun group will write to a prompt and then read our work aloud (there is n...

Knit and Crochet Circle

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:
Bring your knit and crochet projects and socialize with fellow stitchers!   Participants agree to follow all relevant City of San Diego COVID protocols.  Follow us on Facebook for the latest library news! https://www.facebook....

Mah Jong Club

1:00pm - 3:30pm
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:
A Mah Jong Group for adults is meeting every Monday and Thursday from 1:00pm-3:30pm. Knowledge of American Mah Jong rules is required to play. Please bring your own Mah Jong tiles if possible. ...

Chess Club

2:00pm - 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, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Educational
Event Details:
Interested in achieving better brain function while improving your memory, cognitive abilities, and strategic thinking? Then play chess! Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world. The Point Loma/Hervey Br...

Craft Circle

2:00pm - 5:00pm
San Carlos Library
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Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art

DYH@L Presents: Winter in Color Camp

2:30pm - 3:30pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Encouraged
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Art, DYH@L Student Camps, Educational, Program Includes Kit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
In this art-centered camp, campers will learn drawing and painting techniques to create new masterpieces!  Instructors from Art Smarts will guide the class.  Space is limited, registration is required. Four day virtual Winter Camp will b...

Chess Club

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Mira Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced. All ages, children and adults! ...

DYH@L Presents: 'Tis the Season To Be Freezin'

3:30pm - 5:00pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Encouraged
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Online/Virtual, DYH@L Student Camps, Educational, Program Includes Kit, Science/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Join our winter-themed STEAM camp and have fun with activities from designing a snow and ice speedway to making a blizzard, this winter break promises to be a STEAMing cool experience!  Instructors from Challenge Island will guide the class.&nbs...

Let's Roll! - Board Game Afternoon

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
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Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Event Details:
Enjoy a selection of board games the whole family can play at this fun weekly event.  We'll have Chess, Jenga, Chutes and Ladders, Connect 4 and more! ...

Arts&Crafts

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - Logan Heights
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:
Get messy, make mistakes, and prepare to make ART! Join us every Thursday to get creative! ...

Create-It Thursday

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Skyline Hills Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art, Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:
Joins us for a fun craft for children.  Registration recommended. ...

Bingo for Kids

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ocean Beach Library
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Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Room: Children's Area - Ocean Beach
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:
Come join us at the Ocean Beach Branch Library every Thursday in the Children’s Area from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. Kids who participate will get to win cool prizes. Kids ages 3–12 are welcome. Adult supervision is required for younger kids.   ...
Cancelled

Downtown Chess @ San Diego Central Library Courtyard/1st floor Lobby

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Lobby - Central
Age Group: All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:
Join us every Thursday from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm for Courtyard Chess. Downtown Chess meets at the courtyard of the San Diego Central Library @ Joan ^ Irwin Jacobs Common. All ages are welcome to join.  Limited tables will be set up in the courty...

Teen Game Room

4:00pm - 5:45pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:
The Teen Game is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch, PS4 and more. ...

DYH@L Presents: STEAMING Through Winter

4:30pm - 5:30pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Encouraged
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Online/Virtual, DYH@L Student Camps, Educational, Program Includes Kit, Science/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Join the Fleet Science Center for a four day virtual camp of science-themed activities.  Conduct exciting experiments, intriguing investigations, and have tons of fantastic science fun!  Instructors from Fleet Science Center will guide the ...

Gift Making Workshop

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:
Want to make handcrafted gifts for your family and friends? Come join us on Thursdays in December while we make snow globes, peppermint lip gloss, wooden holiday signs that shout joy, and holiday ornaments! For ages 12-18. ...