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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: Wellness
Event Details:

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: 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.

 

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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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Ikebana: Japanese Art of Flower Arranging

9:30am - 2:30pm
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: Art, Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Make a beautiful flower arrangement to take home! Classes are taught by master artist Jackie Zhang of the Ohara School of Ikebana.

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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 SAPIENS by Yuval Harari 

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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.

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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: 7
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
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Fiction Fanatics will be discussing March: Book One by John Lewis.

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Painting Party

10:00am - 11:00am
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Come join the Painting Party!

Learn some basic painting techniques and create a different masterpiece at each session!

Recommended for ages 7-12, but also a great family program!

 

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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
Event Details:

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: Gracia Molina de Pick & Richard Allen Pick Centro Cultural
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.

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Parenting Class

10:00am - 12:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Multi-Media Room
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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A safe space to learn and share each other experiences, and to find resources and answers.

To register text or email: 619 787 0807

maty@assertivefamilysolutions.org

WWW.ASSERTIVEFAMILYSOLUTIONS.ORG

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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. 

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SDPA Annual Pro Bono Fair

10:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Shiley Special Events Suite
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Be moved and inspired to impact the community through volunteerism. Meet one-on-one with non-profits who are doing incredible things in our city!

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

Baby/Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Paradise Hills Library
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Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
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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
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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!

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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
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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!

Hindi Story Time

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

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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,

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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. 

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Doce Pares: Filipino Martial Arts Demo and Workshop

11:00am - 12:00pm
Skyline Hills Library
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Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting demonstration of martials present by the Doce Pares Club - San Diego Council.

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Hands-Only CPR Training (1st Training)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center
Age Group: Middle School Age, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

The American Red Cross Hands-Only CPR presentation aims to educate the public on how to give effective compressions if a bystander is untrained, unwilling or unable to do the full CPR.

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

Kids Food Science

11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Denny Sanford Children's Library (1st Floor)
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Learn about different types of food, how to prepare healthy snacks and enjoy eating what you cook.  For children ages 6-12 and younger children with an adult helper.

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.

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This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Signing Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
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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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!

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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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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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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Lobby - Central
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Art, Community Engagement, , Science/STEAM, Wellness
Event Details:

Come and see as the two major library brands, San Diego Public Library and San Diego County Library, battle it out for chess dominance.

This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.
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Hands-Only CPR Training (2nd Training)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center
Age Group: Middle School Age, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

The American Red Cross Hands-Only CPR presentation aims to educate the public on how to give effective compressions if a bystander is untrained, unwilling or unable to do the full CPR.

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]

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Black Panther Party Open Community Meetings

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Seminar Room (A-B) - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Description of Event

San Diego Black Panther Party monthly community meetings. At our monthly meetings we will discuss and address various issues that cause oppression.

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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 "All Ages" group.

Point Loma Garden Club "A Touch of Class"

1:00pm - 6:00pm
Point Loma/Hervey Library
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Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Art
Event Details:

As a gift to the community, the Point Loma Garden Club is sponsoring a National Garden Clubs (NGC) Standard Flower Show called “A Touch of Class.” It is free to enter exhibits and free to view the show.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Harvest festival

1:00pm - 9:00pm
Linda Vista Library
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Vietnamese Harvest Festival

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Science of the San Diego River--CANCELLED--

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
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Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Age Group: All Ages
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Event Details:

Apologies for the inconvenience. This program will be rescheduled at a later date. Please call the branch if you have any questions (619) 692-4910.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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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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

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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:

Music: The Universal Language.

Anna Louisa Vidales, Naomi Hobbs, and Vania Pimentel playing piano music of Mexico, China, Japan, and Brazil.

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KIWANIS Meeting

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Seminar Room (A-B) - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Description of Event

Public Invitation Meeting

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!

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

CAT Practice Exam: Reading & Writing (Grades 6-8)

3:00pm - 5:00pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Middle School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

The CAT test—similar to the California Achievement Test—is a standardized test that measures achievement in areas of Reading, Language Arts, and Math.

All 6th, 7th, and 8th graders are welcome to come a take practice CAT tests to identi

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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Wells Fargo Technology Learning Center (4th Floor)
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: , IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Learn about FOSS (Free and Open-Source Software) and participate in PBL (Project Based Learning) during BIM & GIS with FOSS.