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Library hOURS

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, , 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.

Click the link below to listen 24/7:

This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Qi Gong: Recharging Body & Mind

9:30am - 11:30am
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
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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.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Preschool Storytime

9:45am - 10:15am
Tierrasanta Library
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Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: , Literature
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Please join us with your young ones for Preschool Storytime on Thursdays at 9:45 a.m.

Songs, stories, movement, and fun!

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Children's Storytime: Santa's Secret Summer Vacation

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, Community Engagement, Literature
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Have you ever wondered where Santa goes on summer vacation?

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Hullabaloo!

10:00am - 10:30am
North Park Library
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Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Art,
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Join us for a toe-tapping good time with family favorite and local band, Hullabaloo! No sign-up required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

E-reader clinic

10:00am - 11:00am
San Carlos Library
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Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
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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.

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Preschool Storytime & Craft w/ Miss Chris

10:00am - 11:00am
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
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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.]

This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Tai Chi Class

10:00am - 11:00am
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+.

This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Fun and Games for 50 Plus

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: Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
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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.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Chinese Language Preschool Storytime with Ms. Mei

10:30am - 11:00am
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!

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Preschool Story-time

10:30am - 11:00am
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: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Art, , Literature, Performing Arts, Wellness
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This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Yoga Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
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!

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Chinese Story Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Mira Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: , Literature
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Join us for Chinese songs, stories and playtime. For toddlers and preschool age children.   

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This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
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!

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Preschool Storytime for Kids.

10:30am - 11:30am
University Community Library
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Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: Community Room - University Community
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
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Preschool Storytime for Kids; stories, crafts, finger plays and songs

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This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Sign Language Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Take & Make Summer Crafts

11:00am - 12:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
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**UPDATE ** 8/18/2020 - We are currently out of craft kits for August. Join us next month for more crafts. 

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

This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Tai Chi Class

11:30am - 12:30pm
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Balance Strong

12:00pm - 1:00pm
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.

This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Silver Chair Yoga

12:15pm - 1:15pm
Linda Vista Library
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
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.

This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Pen to Paper Writing Group

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, , 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**

This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Poetry Workshop

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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
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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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Mah Jong Club

2:00pm - 4:30pm
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:

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. 

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Game Time!

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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!

 

This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

North Park Book Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Park Library
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Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Adult Reading Area
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature
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Come to the North Park Library for this month's book club meeting!

This month, the club will be discussing Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

The Art of Cartooning

3:30pm - 4:30pm
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
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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.

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.

Children's Arts & Crafts

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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
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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.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.

Kids Craft Time

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Process Art

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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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Drop in and create art together!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Adult Game Time

4:00pm - 6:00pm
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
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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.

This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

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

4:00pm - 6:00pm
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
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Online Adventures - D&D for Grown-Ups

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

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