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

 

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Introduction to 3D Printing

9:30am - 12:30pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: , Science/STEAM
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Learn about 3D printing, tutorials to 3D Printing software, and how to expand your creativity using this emerging technology! Projects will be printed offsite and can be picked up at a future meeting.

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

Chinese Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Children's Area - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: , Literature
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Pre-schoolers will enjoy this Chinese Language Storytime, with stories and songs in Chinese.

All are welcome!

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Ancestry Library Database Class

10:00am - 11:00am
Rancho Bernardo Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Main Area - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured,
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Discover the history of you at the library!

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Easy Aromatherapy Gifts

10:00am - 11:00am
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
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Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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Are you looking for a quick and easy gifts to make for the holidays?  Are you interested in learning about the benefits of aromatherapy?  If so, this is the program for you.  Attendees will learn about essential oils while making ex

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Gardening Exchange

10:00am - 11:00am
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Front Plaza - Rancho Penasquitos
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness
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Stop and Swap: Seeds, Plants, and More!

Too many zucchinis? Lots of cut flowers? Succulents getting too big? Ordered too many radish seeds?

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.

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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
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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
Event Details:

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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Christmas Storytime

10:00am - 12:00pm
Mira Mesa Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room
Description of Event

Come join us for a story-telling event! It will be a fun time of refreshments, reading, and crafts! Open for all families and kids ages 2-12!

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Knitting Circle: Saturday

10:00am - 12:00pm
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
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Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art,
Event Details:

Knit our community together, while we either learn how to knit or work on our own projects.  Please bring yarn, needles, your project, and come ready to knit with Eileen Adler.  This programs repeats on the 3rd Saturday of each month, as

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San Diego People of Color Quilt Guild

10:00am - 12:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Our Guild's goal is to promote interest in all forms of quilting and textile art and to provide a forum for the continuation of the tradition of quilting as an art and as a method of recording history and story-telling within the community.

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Santa & Free Spirit the Elf

10:00am - 12:00pm
Tierrasanta Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Get your wish list ready and have your picture taken with Santa!  Free Spirit the Elf makes balloon animals and hats!  Bring your own cameras.

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Chinese Language Book Club

10:00am - 12:30pm
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:

Chinese Language Book Club (Book Scent) held on the third Saturday of every month.

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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.

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Family Yoga Storytime - bring a mat or blanket

10:30am - 11:15am
Kensington-Normal Heights Library
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Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Park Area - Kensington
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Yoga Story Time is filled with stories, practice of animal-yoga poses, songs, relaxation, and breathing techniques.

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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!

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
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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,

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Paws to Read with Love on a Leash

10:30am - 11:30am
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Children's Area - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Come practice your reading or storytelling skills with Finnegan a certified therapy dog with San Diego Love on a Leash!

Piano Recital

10:30am - 12:00pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
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Screen Free Saturday: Merry GRINCHmas

10:30am - 12:00pm
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:

Enjoy Grinch themed activities including crafts and cookie decorating.  Create a gift for someone special.  Grinchmas will start at 10:30 am.

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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!

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Arts & Crafts

11:00am - 12:00pm
Paradise Hills Library
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Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
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Explore your child's artistic side and create something fun and unique to bring home.   Join us every Saturday, all supplies provided. 

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
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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.

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Water Color with Stephanie - beginners welcome!

11:00am - 12:30pm
Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - Kensington
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Encouraged
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Event Details:

Learn water color techniques and create small masterpieces!  No pressure, we are here to learn.  Please register online, limited to 10 and all materials are provided.  You are also welcome to bring your own supplies if you would lik

Bike Kitchen: Walk-Up Service

11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Event Details:

Volunteer bicycle mechanics provide minor repair and basic maintenance assistance on a walk-up basis. Bring your bicycle and receive help with flats, cables adjustments, and other simple fixes. 

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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
Event Details:

Kids make Lego creations. Be creative and have fun!

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

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Morning Story Time with Caroline & Penelope

11:30am - 12:00pm
University Heights Library
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Library Branch: University Heights Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: , Literature
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Meet our neighbors Caroline and Penelope! Caroline is a social worker and artist. Penelope is a wonderful orange monster who loves to play.

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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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Writer's Block

12:00pm - 1:00pm
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:

Have you wanted to join a writing group but are busy on weekdays? Join our weekend writing group, Writer's Block! Grab a pen and a notebook and join us for an hour of writerly fun! Includes a prompt, time to write, and time to share.

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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:
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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 "Middle School Age" group.

Paws to Read

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mira Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Front Entrance Patio - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:

Children are invited to read to certified therapy dogs to build reading confidence.

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Page Turners Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
North University Community Library
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Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

The Page Turners will be discussing The Library Book by Susan Orlean.

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.

Special 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,
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Join us for a clean out the closet day!  Bring your imagination and create a variety of crafts! [Kindergarten-4th grade]

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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
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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!

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 - 3:00pm
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

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Visit with Santa / Visita Con Santa

2:00pm - 4:00pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
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Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Come meet Santa and take a family picture (be sure to bring your camera)!

After, enjoy holiday-themed crafts & holiday snacks in our community room (while supplies last).

Free for kids of all ages.

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.

Books & Craft...with the San Ysidro Girl Scouts!

3:00pm - 4:00pm
San Ysidro Library
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Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Kreutzkamp Foundation Foundation Children's Homework Center - San Ysidro
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, , Literature, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join the San Ysidro Girl Scouts on Saturdays for a FUN thematic Book & Craft activity in the Homework Center at 3pm.  Open to girls and boys of all ages!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

12 Days of Making: Woodcut Reindeer

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Innovation Lab (3rd Floor)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

Get in the holiday spirit with 12 days of making! Each day we will host a different winter themed craft showcasing Innovation Lab tools. Makes include: light-up cards, coasters, gift bags, and more! 

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This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Sustainable Scripps

3:00pm - 5:30pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Detail TBA

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

Holiday Caroling at the Library

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Linda Vista Library
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Kids will get free book bags and new books! They'll make a gingerbread house! Everyone will enjoy hot chocolate and cookies! And then we'll sing holiday carols together!

Visit with Santa

5:00pm - 6:00pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
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Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
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Visit with Santa Program