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

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

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: Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for YOGA! The benefits of yoga include increased flexibility, strength, balance, and body awareness as well as stress reduction.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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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: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

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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Knitting Circle

9:30am - 12:00pm
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Join our knitting circle for a fun and social knitting experience. Bring your knitting and share stories and knitting tips.

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Accordion Club

9:30am - 12:30pm
University Community Library
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Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: Community Room - University Community
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

The Accordion Club meets at the University Community Branch Library on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month for rehearsal. The public is invited to come and watch as they play!

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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This event is in the "Adults" group.
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ADULT BOOK CLUB

10:00am - 11:00am
College-Rolando Library
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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

September’s selection is The Alice Network  by Kate Quinn  

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

Art Class for Kids

10:00am - 11:00am
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.

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.
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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: 6
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.

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
Event Details:

Fiction Fanatics will be discussing The Witness by Nora Roberts.

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

Math Busters

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

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

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

Saya - Wind Instruments

10:00am - 11:00am
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: 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.

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

Meditación en Español

10:00am - 11:30am
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights
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 "Older Adults" group.

Watercolor Workshop: Out of your head and into your heart

10:00am - 12:00pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Steve Alan has developed a method of watercolor instruction that is like no other. His approach creates a positive, successful experience anyone can follow and enjoy.

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Colored Pencil Society Meeting

10:00am - 12:30pm
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Description of Event

Monthly Meeting of the Colored Pencil Society of America's San Diego Chapter. 

Reservation

"Invisible and Indispensable: A History of Mexican Migration to the U.S."

10:00am - 1:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room
Description of Event

Migration from Mexico to the U.S. from 1970 to 2005 constituted one of the biggest country-to-county population transfers in modern history. It's also over -- Mexican migration has been net zero since 2005 and negative since 2009.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Friends of the Balboa Library Book Sale

10:00am - 3:00pm
Balboa Library
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Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Mark your calendars!  Friends of the Balboa Library Big Book Sale!  Terrific books and more at great prices!  Come to the library and find your holiday treasures!  We look forward to seeing you!  Thank you to the Friends o

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

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.

Baby/Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Paradise Hills Library
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Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Event Details:

Bring in your baby or toddler for a storytime that will help develop communication skills through storybooks and songs. 

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

Love on a Leash

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
Event Details:

Visit with Sparkle every second Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in the Children’s Area to share a story and some fun with our favorite pup.

Sparkle is with Love on a Leash and is a certified therapy dog who would love to meet you!

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
Event Details:

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!

Hindi Story Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Mira Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room
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.

Button Making

10:30am - 11:30am
Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: Clairemont Library
Room: Children's Area - Clairemont
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Join us every Saturday at 10:30 for button making. Bring your own printed or drawn image or use one of ours! We have 2 1/2” buttons. All ages welcome. Express yourself @ the Library!

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
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
Event Details:

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,

ADMIT ONE: SAT Prep

10:30am - 3:00pm
Skyline Hills Library
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Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Program Type: , Library NExT
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
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
Program Type:
Event Details:

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

Arts & Crafts: One Book One San Diego Craft

11:00am - 12:00pm
Paradise Hills Library
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Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Come celebrate One Book, One San Diego selection, ʺDreamersʺ by Yuyi Morales with our Saturday craft time. Let's make a dream catcher and enjoy Mexican snacks and hot chocolate!

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 "Preschoolers" group.
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
Event Details:

Kids make Lego creations. Be creative and have fun!

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

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.

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.

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

ARTS & CRAFTS

12:00pm - 1:00pm
College-Rolando Library
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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Children's Area - College-Rolando
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Express yourself in art using watercolors, crayons, markers and paints

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Black Panther Party San Diego Chapter Open Community Meeting

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Multi-Media Room
Description of Event

Monthly Community meeting for the Black Panther Party San Diego Chapter to discuss empowerment, also addressing social, political, and economic conditions that contribute to oppressive conditions.

PHYSICS OF FIDGET SPINNERS

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
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Ever wonder why some fidget spinners spin longer or hum louder than others?  You will discover answers to these questions and much more as we learn about motion, tension, gravity and other fantastic phenomena related to fidget spinners and th

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This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Tech Tutoring

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Balboa Library
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Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type:
Event Details:

One-on-One help with basic computer or device needs.  Sign up required - call or come in.

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

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' 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]

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Free ACT Practice Exam (Grades 9-12)

1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Teens
Program Type:
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 27
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:

Medicine and the Heart

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: 0
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.

Admit One: College Prep Academy

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Mira Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room
Program Type:
Event Details:

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.

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

Everyone Plays @ The Library

1:00pm - 5:30pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type:
Event Details:

Have you heard about the board game revolution?

Join us and find out what it’s all about! Whether you’re already an avid board gamer or are looking to learn, all ages are welcome!

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Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Event Details:

This program is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the San Diego Public Library.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Jazz Concert

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
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Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Arts for Learning San Diego presents The Rob Thorsen Jazz Quartet's “Jazz, An American Artform”.  Led by bassist Rob Thorsen, this quartet of well-known musicians leads the audience through a history of jazz music in America highlighting the

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: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Carmel Valley Library is bringing Chess Club back! 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 "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Introduction to Gouache Painting Class

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Art, , LGBTQIA+, One Book, One San Diego
Event Details:

Join us for a ten week course where we will learn how to paint with gouache! A medium that’s used by artists, professional animators, and illustrators, gouache is an excellent medium for all artists.

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

Math Isn't Scary: A Fun Workshop for Kids (Grades K-5)

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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: Community Engagement, , Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Ghouls and boys ages 5-12 will enjoy a variety of math games and activities and see that Math Isn’t Scary!

Games are designed for quality family time - siblings and parents alike can “play” up to twelve different math activities. 

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

Villa Musica Mariachi Ensemble

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Community Room - Logan Heights
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Performing Arts
Event Details:

Mariachi Ensemble (ages 10+) 

 

 

Library NExT: Tiny Houses: Mini Architecture

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
Program Type: , Library NExT
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

The tiny-house movement is sweeping the country! Get the inside scoop on how and why people are designing houses that take up about 15 percent of the space of a traditional home.

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.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
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Discovery Concert Series

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Rancho Bernardo Library
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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, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, , Performing Arts
Event Details:

Bluegrass: A Living American Musical Genre

Our Neighborhood Stories: A History of Four Neighborhoods - Hillcrest

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
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Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Event Details:

The Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library proudly presents a series of programs highlighting the rich history of the neighborhoods in the Uptown area, in partnership with the Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Friends of the Library, and the San Diego Hi

This event is in the "Teens" group.

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!