Qi Gong

9:30am - 11:30am
University Community Library
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Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: Community Room - University Community
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Wellness
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Qi Gong (Chi Gong) is a simple preventative health method of relaxing and harmonizing the body. These gentle exercises are suitable for any age and health condition

Baby Dance Party with Dance to Evolve

10:00am - 10:30am
North Park Library
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Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Community Engagement
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Babies & Books will be morphing into Baby Dance Party featuring members of Dance to Evolve! 

We will have songs, parachutes, toys, and bubbles for your babies to dance, play, and interact! 

Bilingual Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - Logan Heights
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: , Literature

Free Play for Babies-3 year olds

10:00am - 10:45am
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
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Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
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Children will have the opportunity to play with toys & books in an unstructured setting all while listening to music.  We'll sing a few songs, and of course bubbles are included!

Storytime

10:00am - 10:45am
San Carlos Library
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Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Art, , Literature
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Join us for a storytime that fosters early literacy!  Features books, songs, action rhymes, and finger plays that invite participation. Afterwards, make a fun craft!  Ages 1-5.  Every Friday. 

Baby/Toddler Explore Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Community Engagement,
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Little ones are able to make noise, play, and meet new friends. This is a loosely structured, baby-led program of play, music, bubbles, songs and more. For babies and toddlers 0-2 years.

Conversation Cafe

10:00am - 11:00am
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Children's Area - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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Practice your English skills in a friendly, informal setting.  Adults of all skill levels are welcome to join in the conversation!

Conversation Cafe meets every Friday.

Meditation for Relaxation

10:00am - 11:00am
Paradise Hills Library
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Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
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If life has you stressed, anxious, or tense, consider meditation. Take an hour of your day for self-care and join us in a free seated guided meditation held every Friday.  No registration required.

Daytime Book Club

10:00am - 11:30am
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

The Daytime Book Club meets monthly to discuss the selected title - great books and great conversations!  New members and guests are always welcome. A limited number of copies of the selected titles are available at the Circulation

Caregiving: Maintaining Your Brain Health

10:00am - 12:00pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
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Learn from Alzheimer’s San Diego about the latest research on lifestyle changes and strategies to help maintain your brain health.

 

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Citizenship Class

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

Citizenship Classes are available at the Otay Mesa Branch Library. The class is open enrollment and available to the public. Classes are held every Friday from 10:00 am-12:00 pm unless otherwise noted.

2020 Census Recruiting Event

10:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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The 2020 Census is hiring!

✔Excellent Pay ✔Flexible Hours ✔Paid Training ✔Work in your community

Positions:

Office Operation Supervisors $22.50

Office Clerks $19.00

U.S. Census Recruitment

10:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Courtyard (1st Floor) - Central
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Career & College
Event Details:

The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting to fill hundreds of thousands of positions across the country to assist with the 2020 Census count. Come speak to a Census representative to learn more.

Preschool Music Time with Miss Tyra

10:30am - 11:00am
Rancho Bernardo Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: , Performing Arts, Wellness
Event Details:

Please join Miss Tyra for an introduction to music event  with stories, songs, and movement. FOR AGES 3 - 6.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
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Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:

Children are invited to a fun storytime with books and singing. The first storytime of the month is usually bilingual (Spanish/English or Chinese/English).

SIGNS AT PLAY - BABY SIGNING STORYTIME

10:30am - 11:15am
Ocean Beach Library
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Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

· Find out what’s going on in your baby’s mind by teaching him/her to sign.

· Strengthen your bond with baby.

Preschool Story Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: Clairemont Library
Room: Children's Area - Clairemont
Age Group: Preschoolers
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Join us for songs, games, and stories at Preschool Storytime. Children and their chaperones are invited to stay and play after storytime! 

Preschool Storytime with Mr. Luan

10:30am - 11:30am
Linda Vista Library
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: , Literature
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Join Mr. Luan as he takes you on an energetic and humorous storytime ride! Songs will be sung, character voices will be many! In this program, the stories really do come to life! Oh, yeah: we do a little dancing too!

Wee Reads Storytime for Babies & Toddlers

10:30am - 11:30am
Balboa Library
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Library Branch: Balboa Library
Room: Children's Area - Balboa
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Literature
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Enjoy stories, rhymes, and music followed by playtime with terrific toys. Come have a fantastic time at the library! [Birth - 5 yrs.]

Preschool Story and Play time

11:00am - 11:30am
City Heights/Weingart Library
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Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Children's Area - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
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Stories, songs, puppets, and playtime will all be found at this energetic and engaging storytime. Make new friends, hear a story and spend quality time with the preschooler in your life— at the library!

 

Yoga Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
North University Community Library
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Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: , Wellness
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Certified yoga instructor Miss Aryn combines simple yoga poses, stories and songs in a fun hour that encourages relaxation and gentle bonding.

Please bring your own towel or yoga mat.

Knitting Hour

11:00am - 1:00pm
Rancho Bernardo Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Would you like to learn to knit or just spend time with other knitters? See how much fun knitting can be!

Fitness Fun

11:15am - 12:15pm
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
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Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Have a fun, varied workout using a mixture of light aerobics including dance steps, chair aerobics, toning with weights and bands, standing leg exercises, balance work, and cool-down stretches.

Preschool Storytime!

11:30am - 12:00pm
College-Rolando Library
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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Featured, , Literature, Wellness
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Join Mr. B for a super fun and energetic journey through children's literature.

Filled with interactive stories, songs, dancing, games, bubbles, and more!

 

Community Yoga

12:45pm - 1:45pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

We’ve brought the yoga studio to our community!


Enjoy all levels of Yoga with Rebecca:
*$5 donation
*Bring a yoga mat and water
*Wear comfortable clothing
*Be prepared to remove your shoes

USS Midway Presents: A Day in the Life of a Naval Aviator

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tierrasanta Library
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Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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From bunks to ready rooms to cockpits, walk alongside a Naval aviator throughout a day filled with flight ops, potential disaster, rigorous accountability, trust, training, and teamwork.  An insider’s view, reviewed by former aviators now ser

Writing Class

1:30pm - 4:30pm
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:

Learn fundamental and techniques for writing kids’ picture books, chapter books and young adult novels.

Downtown Chess

1:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
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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: Art, Community Engagement, , Wellness
Event Details:

Are you the next Judith Polgar? Do you have what it takes to dethrone Magnus Carlsen? Come and join us every Friday and be part of the biggest casual chess club in San Diego.

Friday Film: Yesterday

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
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Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Films
Event Details:

Come enjoy a free screening of Yesterday on the PB Library's big screen!

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
Program Type:
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

Wii B' Gamin' Xbox 360

2:30pm - 5:00pm
Point Loma/Hervey Library
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Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
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Join Mr. Chris as we game using X-box and Wii formats. Monthly competitions with prizes as well!

Video Game Fridays

3:00pm - 4:00pm
University Community Library
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Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: Community Room - University Community
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement
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Video Game Fridays - Come play video games on the Nintendo Switch with your friends.

Lego Builders

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Mira Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type:
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Do you have what it takes to be a Lego Builder?  Join us for open Lego time on Friday afternoons and let your creativity flow.

Arts and Crafts for preK – 6th Graders

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Carmel Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art,
Event Details:

The program is designed for PreK – 6th graders and is limited to 30 participants. No registration required.

Lego Builders Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
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Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Event Details:

Join us for Lego Builders Club and build your own creation to display in our library.

Lego Time

3:30pm - 4:30pm
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: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Kids: build, build, BUILD to your heart's content! Our LEGOS can't wait to meet you! Skyscrapers, automobiles, airplanes, spaceships: create these and more! Learn basic building science while having loads of fun!

Chess Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Children's Wavy Tables - Rancho Penasquitos
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type:
Event Details:

All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced.

If you don't know how to play chess, you can learn at Chess Club!

All ages, children and adults!

Youth Book Discussion for 7th - 9th Graders!

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Balboa Library
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Library Branch: Balboa Library
Room: Patio - Balboa
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Literature
Event Details:

Read a different book selection each month and then join us on the patio for a very lively book discussion!  January's selection is "The Leaving" by Tara Altebrando.  Copies will be available for chec

Create it Friday

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Legler Benbough Performance Area
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Beginner art class that involves pinterest inspired crafts. 

Drop-In eCollection Support

4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Park Library
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Library Branch: North Park Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type:
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Bring your eReader and receive support and guidance on how to use the library's eCollection.

Assistance provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

Teen Graphic Novel Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tierrasanta Library
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Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Literature
Event Details:

 Do you love reading comics and manga? Join us for our monthly  Teen Graphic Novel Club. Read, discuss, draw and so much more. This month's book is Golden Compass Vol. 1 by Jonathan Pullman. Books will be provided.

Topics and Tea

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 222 - Central
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Literature, Wellness
Event Details:

Join us as we sip refreshments and have open discussions about hot topics, current events, and world issues throughout history. Together we will create new bonds, set goals, and strengthen and empower one another for greatness!

MOVIE @ YOUR LIBRARY

4:00pm - 6:00pm
College-Rolando Library
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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: All Ages
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Ice Princess Lily

PG | 2019 | 1h 30m

 

Paws to Read

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Children's Area - Rancho Peñasquitos
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.

Yoga en Español

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Gracia Molina de Pick & Richard Allen Pick Centro Cultural
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, En Español, Wellness
Event Details:

Hatha Yoga con rutinas yóguicas para el control de la respiración, y prácticas de meditación para mejorar  la salud física, emocional, mental y espiritual.

Adult Coloring Club

4:45pm - 6:00pm
Linda Vista Library
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
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Coloring for stress relief?  You betcha.  Join us at the Adult Coloring Club.  Light refreshments.