This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Humanity Showers Exhibition

All Day
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
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Humanity Showers

August 20 — October 15, 2022

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

Baby Storytime

12:00pm - 12:30pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: , Literature
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Signing fun with songs, stories, and fingerplays as well as tips for using sign language as a preverbal communication tool with your baby. Geared to ages 0+.

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

Mindful Meditation

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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, , Wellness
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Mindful meditation can help lower heart rate, respiration, blood pressure, and stress.  Instructors from the Healthy Adventures Foundation will lead participants in meditative breathing, a contract/relax exercise, and guided imagery.  At

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Mah Jong Club

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Carmel Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
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A Mah Jong Group for adults is meeting every Monday and Thursday from 1:00pm-3:30pm. Knowledge of American Mah Jong rules is required to play. Please bring your own Mah Jong tiles if possible.

This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
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Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Kreutzkamp Foundation Teen Center - San Ysidro
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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Improve your computer skills or learn how to navigate the internet.  The Access 4 All Express offers FREE in-person classes for people of all skill levels.  Don't have a device?  One can be provided to you free during the class, or

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

Homework Help

2:30pm - 4:30pm
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
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A quiet and dedicated room for kids to do their homework.  Dedicated homework coach is on hand to assist kids and keep them on task. 

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
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DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

3:00pm - 6:00pm
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
Program Type: Featured, , Homework Help
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Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

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DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Featured, , Homework Help
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Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

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This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
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DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

3:00pm - 6:00pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
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Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Featured, , Homework Help
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Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
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DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Homework Center
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Featured, , Homework Help
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Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
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DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

3:00pm - 6:00pm
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: Featured, , Homework Help
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Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

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DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

3:00pm - 6:00pm
North Park Library
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Library Branch: North Park Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Featured, , Homework Help
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Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

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DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

3:00pm - 6:00pm
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
Program Type: Featured, , Homework Help
Event Details:

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

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

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

3:00pm - 6:00pm
College-Rolando Library
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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Homework Center
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, , Homework Help
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Kids K through 8: having trouble with homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

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DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

3:00pm - 6:00pm
San Carlos Library
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Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Homework Center - San Carlos
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Featured, , Homework Help
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Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

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.

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Featured, , Homework Help
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Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

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

Children's Author Visit: Christina Furnival

3:30pm - 4:30pm
San Carlos Library
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Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: , Literature, Local Author
Event Details:

Meet a children’s author who is also a born-and-raised San Carlos resident! Therapist Christina Furnival will read her picture book The Not-So-Friendly Friend, then we will do a craft related to the book.

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.

Jammin' @ the Library: Guitar Instruction

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Shiley Special Events Suite
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Performing Arts
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Jammin’ @ the Library program offers free beginning guitar instruction for teens and adults at the San Diego Public Library’s Central Library. The program is for ages 12 and up.

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.

LEGO Power Hour

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
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Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Study Room 3 - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Join us every Monday for LEGO Power Hour! Build your own creations to display in our library.  Program will take place in our study rooms 3 and 4. 

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

Healthy Adventures: Mindfulness & Meditation

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: , Wellness
Event Details:

Mindfulness is the practice of purposely bringing one's attention in the present moment without judgment. Come join us to learn how!

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

Maker Mondays

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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:

Join the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab for Maker Mondays, every Monday from 4-5 pm. Each week the IDEA Lab team will focus on a different design and creativity project and will highlight a piece of awesome technology found within our amazing lab.

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Math and Reading Buddies

4:00pm - 5:00pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford
Description of Event

Join us each Monday as teens read with kids of all ages or assist them with math.  An easy way for children to build reading and math skills and interact with a positive teen role model.

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

Teen Game Room

4:00pm - 5:45pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

The Teen Game is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch, PS4 and more.

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

11th Annual Banned Books Week Read-a-thon

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Neil Morgan Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

11th Annual Banned Books Read-a-thon


Commemorate Banned Books Week (September 18 - 24) with San Diego Public Library’s 11th Annual Read-a-thon!

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

Homework Help

4:00pm - 6:00pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Foushee Patio Room
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Get personalized help with English, math, science, and more with one of our friendly,  qualified homework coaches. No registration required. First come, first served. Grades K-12.

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.

Latin Jazz for Youth

4:00pm - 6:00pm
City Heights Performance Annex
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Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Black Box Theatre
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Latin Jazz instruction for youth.

Register by emailing: john.gabriel@sdopera.org

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

STEM Monday!

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
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Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us on the Third Monday of the month for an exploration of STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.  

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Autumn Craft

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Oak Park Library
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Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, LGBTQIA+, Wellness
Event Details:

The fall season is upon us, let's welcome it with a fun craft. This is an in-person event, first come first served basis, while supplies last.

 

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.

Lego Playtime!

5:00pm - 6:00pm
North Park Library
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Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Kids can enjoy being creative by building with LEGO blocks and DUPLO bricks. It's a great opportunity for exploring with new ideas, as well as sharing concepts and strategies with other attendees.

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

Pajama Storytime

5:30pm - 6:00pm
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
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Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:

Come join us with your little ones at the Mountain View/Beckwourth Branch Library in the children's area for pajama storytime. Have your kids come in their pajamas and enjoy stories/educational learning and songs by your local librarian. 

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.

3D Design Workshop

5:30pm - 7:00pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Our expert will assist with design during the workshop and demonstrate how to use the 3D print machine. Participants will be notified once their 3D prints are ready for pickup!  Geared to ages 7 to 17.  Limit 15.  Reg

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

Crafts for Grown-Ups: Faux Insect Taxidermy Mount!

6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Park Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Adult Reading Area
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Art, Community Engagement
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Join us for Adult Craft Night! We will be making faux insect taxidermy mounts with artists from Toshwerks Art and Design Studio, and learning how to gild and mount amazing insects to create a unique wall hanging.

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Girl Scout Meeting

6:00pm - 7:00pm
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

This is an information meeting for girls and their parents who are interested in joining my Girl Scout troop. There will be light refreshments, activities and handouts.

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

Signing Pajama Storytime

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
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Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Featured,
Event Details:

Join us for pajama storytime with...sign language basics to foster early literacy skills.

This program is offered inside in our Community Room, and no registration is required.

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.

Thriller Dance Drop-In Rehearsal

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
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Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Cass Street Plaza
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Let's get ready for Halloween by getting down to Michael Jackson's Thriller dance on the Pacific Beach Library's Cass Street Plaza!

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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Cancelled

North University Community Chess Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
North University Community Library
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Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Casual play for all levels.

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

Books Unite Us/Censorship Divides Us—A Banned Books Week Celebration

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Seminar Room (A-B) - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Last year nearly 1600 books were affected by censorship attempts in schools, libraries, and bookstores across the country.

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

Pajama Storytime with Ms. Carrie

6:30pm - 7:00pm
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, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Put on your favorite PJs and join Ms. Carrie in the Community Room Monday evenings for a pajama storytime.

 

Pajamas are encouraged, but not required. No sign up required.

 

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

Pajamas Storytime

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Rancho Bernardo Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Snook's Nook Storytime Area
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Put on your pajamas, grab your favorite stuffed animal and head to the library for storytime.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
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Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Come celebrate the 19th Anniversary of the opening of the Point Loma/Hervey Branch Library.

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

Mystery Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
North Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: Main Area - North Clairemont
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Literature
Event Details:

Join other mystery readers for a monthly discussion of all things mystery.

Read from an exciting range of mystery genres, publication dates, and authors.

You may just discover your next favorite detective.

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

Meditation and Mindfulness: An Introduction

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
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Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for this enlightening talk and discussion. Brittany Hudson from Meditating Mama will explain meditation and mindfulness and all the benefits of the practices to improve your life. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Shiley Special Events Suite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

California Reparations Task Force for African Americans


The San Diego African American Genealogy Research Group and San Diego Public Library present a community discussion of the

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California Reparations Task Force For African Americans: A Community Discussion

6:30pm - 8:00pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Encouraged
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

California Reparations Task Force for African Americans


The San Diego African American Genealogy Research Group and San Diego Public Library present a community discussion of the

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

Picture This - Carrie

6:30pm - 9:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Neil Morgan Auditorium
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Films, Literature
Event Details:

Carrie


Did you know that Stephen King's horror novel Carrie is a commonly censored book?