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-Arts & Crafts for Kids

All Day
University Heights Library
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Library Branch: University Heights Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Let's get creative!  Color, paint, draw, and create a variety of fun and easy art and craft projects!  Held every Saturday.

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Adult Yoga

9:30am - 10:30am
College-Rolando Library
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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Wellness
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Join us for YOGA!

The benefits of yoga include increased flexibility, strength, balance, and body awareness as well as stress reduction.

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Meditation

9:30am - 10:30am
San Carlos Library
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Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
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According to the Mayo Clinic, "If stress has you anxious, tense and worried, consider meditation. Spending even a few minutes in meditation can restore your calm and inner peace." Every Saturday except the 1st Saturday of the month.

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Citizenship Classes

9:30am - 11:30am
San Ysidro Library
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Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Kreutzkamp Foundation Foundation Children's Homework Center - San Ysidro
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Citizenship and Immigration
Event Details:

Citizenship classes - Saturday Mornings - 9:30 - 11:30am

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Art Class for Kids

9:30am - 12:00pm
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
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Join us as professional artist Joe Nyiri introduces a fun new project for children each session. Free and all supplies provided. For ages 5 and up.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

9:30am - 1:00pm
North Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: Meeting Room - North Clairemont
Event Details:

Arrive early for the best selection.

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Aztec Bridge Club

9:30am - 3:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Lounge/ Multi-Media Open Area
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
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Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - Kensington
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

A variety of projects emphasizing creativity and individuality will be taught, as well as lessons on the masters and the techniques they used.  Limited to 10 artists; register below.

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Fiction Fanatics Book Club

10:00am - 11:00am
North University Community Library
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Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Seminar 1 - North University
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature
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The Fiction Fanatics will be discussing A Spark of LIght by Jodi Picoult.

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Math Busters

10:00am - 11:00am
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Children's Area - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: , Science/STEAM
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Math Muddle?      

Middle and elementary school students wanting math help will find it with Math Busters!

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Saya - Wind Instruments

10:00am - 11:00am
Carmel Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: , Performing Arts
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 3
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High school students give free music lessons to children. There will be openings for 3 FLUTE Students and 2 TRUMPET Students. Students must supply their own instruments as they are not provided.

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Meditación en Español

10:00am - 11:30am
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, En Español, Wellness
Event Details:

Prácticas de meditación para disminuir la presión, el estrés y mejorar la salud total.

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

The League of Amazing Programmers/Coding

10:00am - 11:30am
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: , IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
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Dive right into coding with Java, one of the world's most scalable and popular programming languages.  This is a practical and fun workshop with not lecture-style teaching.  You will learn by doing!  Workshops provided by the League

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ABCs of ADUs: Introduction to building an Accessory Dwelling Unit

10:00am - 12:00pm
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
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Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured,
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Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Have you thought about building an accessory dwelling unit on your property?  Would you like more information about the possible cost, permitting process and various design options?  If so, please join the Allied Gardens/Benjamin library

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Zumba

10:15am - 11:15am
Point Loma/Hervey Library
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Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Join the Zumba craze! Find out what makes this fun workout such a hit. A towel and bottled water are recommended for our Zumba sessions.

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

Love on a Leash with Sparkle

10:30am - 11:00am
North Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
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This program allows children to read to a therapy dog, Sparkle, to improve reading skills.

Second Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. in the Children’s Area.

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

Toddler Storytime 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: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: , Literature
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Join Mr. Luan as he takes toddlers on an interactive storytime ride using felt boards, fingerplays, songs, maybe some puppets, and a lively book or two!

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This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
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Hindi Story Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Mira Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
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This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Paws for Reading

10:30am - 11:30am
Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Children's Area - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: , Literature
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Children can read aloud to trained and certified therapy dogs.  “Paws for Reading” is designed to help children improve their reading skills and confidence in reading out loud.  All therapy dogs are provided courtesy of Love on a Leash,

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

Play-Well Tek: LEGO ROBOTICS

10:30am - 12:00pm
Rancho Bernardo Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Featured,
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Join us for LEGO® Robotics!

In this introductory robotics class, children will build and program robots using LEGO® WeDo® system. They will learn basic programming skills and simple engineering concepts.

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This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Signing Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
North Park Library
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Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
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Sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer Duncan!

Come learn some simple signs and songs at this fun weekly event!

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

SAYA - PIANO & STRING INSTRUMENTS

11:00am - 12:00pm
Carmel Valley Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: , Performing Arts
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

High school students give free music lessons to children. There will be openings for 4 PIANO students and 5 VIOLIN students. Students must supply their own instruments as they are not provided.

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

Studio 5148

11:00am - 12:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Legler Benbough Recording Studio
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: , IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Want to learn how to use our studio? Come to our class and we'll show you basics of using our recording studio. 

This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.

Babysitter Training Class with Lockhart Training

11:00am - 3:00pm
College-Rolando Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: Featured, Career & College, , Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

The Child & Babysitting Safety Class is designed to teach youths, age 11 and older, basic care techniques and child safety for infants and children.

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

Lego Builders Club

11:00am - 3:00pm
North Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
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Kids make Lego creations. Be creative and have fun!

No sign-up needed. Appropriate for ages 3 to 8 years.

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This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
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Villa Musica Adult Guitar Class

11:30am - 12:30pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Gracia Molina de Pick & Richard Allen Pick Centro Cultural
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Performing Arts
Event Details:

Free guitar classes at the Logan Heights Branch Library! Applications available the front desk two weeks prior the start of classes. Please return applications before the classes begin.

Medicine and the Heart

12:00pm - 3:00pm
San Carlos Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Program Type: , Library NExT, Science/STEAM
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Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Students will explore the body’s circulatory system with a focus on the heart. They will get an introduction to human anatomy and physiology and learn about different diseases linked to the heart.

Library NExT: Admit One SAT Test Prep Series

12:00pm - 4:30pm
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
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Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Program Type: , Library NExT
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Let San Diego Public Libraries assist you in preparing for the transition from high school to college through the Admit One College Prep Academy! Admit one provides an advantage on SAT & ACT  test preparation.

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

Villa Musica Youth Guitar Classes

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Gracia Molina de Pick & Richard Allen Pick Centro Cultural
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Performing Arts
Event Details:

Free guitar classes at the Logan Heights Branch Library! Applications available the front desk two weeks prior the start of classes. Please return applications before the classes begin.

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This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Tech Tutoring

12:30pm - 2:30pm
Balboa Library
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Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type:
Event Details:

Are you looking to expand your technology skills? Would you like support setting up email, creating a resume, and accessing library databases? We're here to help!

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

Kids' Krafternoon

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Balboa Library
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Library Branch: Balboa Library
Room: Children's Area - Balboa
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Visit the library and create your own fun craft to take home!  [Kindergarten-4th grade]

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Author of the Month:

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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:

Author of the Month is a project of the Friends of Central Library and is now to be held on the 2nd

Eclipse

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Linda Vista Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Program Type: , Library NExT, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Much folklore surrounds eclipses, which occur when one celestial body passes through the shadow of another. In this workshop, students will explore the evolution of the science that led to the current view of the Earth-Moon-Sun system.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Free ACT Practice Exam with C2 Education (Grades 9-12)

1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Teens
Program Type:
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Gain experience taking a full-length practice test under realistic conditions to better understand the test and measure your performance before the real exam.

Register below.

Physics of Fidget Spinners

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Skyline Hills Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Program Type: , Library NExT, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Ever wonder why some fidget spinners spin longer or hum louder than others?

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

Virtual Exploration for a Sustainable World

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Library NExT
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

In this workshop, students will gain a deeper understanding of geography, world history and sustainable design through a virtual exploration of world regions using Google Maps and Google Earth.

San Diego Poet Laureate Ron Salisbury

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
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Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
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Like many of us who live in San Diego, I was adopted by this city from someplace else.

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This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
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Villa Musica Mariachi Ensemble

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Gracia Molina de Pick & Richard Allen Pick Centro Cultural
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Performing Arts
Event Details:

Mariachi Ensemble (ages 10+) 

 

 

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.

Chess Club for Ages 7-17

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Carmel Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Children's Area - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Children ages 7-17, of all levels are welcome to attend Chess Club, which meets on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month at the Children's Area from 2pm-4pm.

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.

Create It!

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Denny Sanford Children's Library (1st Floor)
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Need something to do?  Come on by and get your creative juices flowing!  Art supplies are put out so that you can make simple and easy crafts.

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

Fun Learning Saturdays-

2:00pm - 4:00pm
University Heights Library
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Library Branch: University Heights Library
Age Group: Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Participate in fun projects & activities.  Join our teen volunteers who want to share their love for learning!

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

Open Source Computing Lab

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Innovation Lab (3rd Floor)
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: , IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

Join us at this drop-in clinic for training and help with open-source software, including Inkscape/Inkstitch, OBS, GIMP, Blender, Audacity, and many more!  Demos and help with installation and configuration will be provided.  Please brin

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Animation and Video Design from Scratch

2:00pm - 5:00pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: , Library NExT, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Make zombies, princesses and flying carpets come to life as you develop your own online game!
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.

Do Your Homework @ the Library

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Union Bank Homework Center (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
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Event Details:

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Coaches will provide assistance!  They'll guide you through math and science assignments, sit with you as you try to sound out words while readi

Introduction to Circuits Using Makey Makey

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Tierrasanta Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta
Program Type: Featured, Library NExT, Science/STEAM
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Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Do electronics and bananas go together? Absolutely! Using Makey Makey circuit boards, students will create fun circuits that incorporate everyday items like bananas, gummy bears, aluminum foil or bouncy balls.

This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

SRCA 50 Plus

2:30pm - 5:30pm
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:

TBA

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Teen Council

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
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Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Seminar Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Need volunteer hours for school?  Join our Teen Council for a fun, community based volunteer program!

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.

Villa Musica Violin Classes

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Gracia Molina de Pick & Richard Allen Pick Centro Cultural
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Performing Arts
Event Details:

To sign-up please visit the Logan Heights Library to obtain the registration form.

Violin Brillante, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.