The Den: In-Person AMA with Library Staff

11:30am - 12:30pm
Kensington-Normal Heights Library
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Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - Kensington
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:
Stop by the Kensington-Normal Heights Branch Library on Mondays for The Den: a Monday Morning Koffee Klatch In-Person "Ask Me Anything (AMA)" program.  The event is a session with the Branch Manager, Erni Barros, to answer questions and get feed...

Tech Help

11:30am - 1:00pm
Tierrasanta Library
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Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:
Need help with your email? Struggling to navigate a particular website? New to using a smartphone or tablet? Come get some tech help with one of our library staff! We're experienced with tech problem-solving and are eager to assist you. No registrati...

Digital Navigator

11:30am - 7:30pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
Stop in for one on one assistance with your technology questions or for assistance in applying for low/no cost computers or Internet.   ...

Signing Story Time

11:45am - 12:15pm
North University Community Library
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Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
This entertaining and educational Signing Story Time with Jennifer Duncan is infused with joy and American Sign Language signs. Each themed 30-minute program presents vocabulary through well-loved children's books and songs, ending with bubbles for t...

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: Educational, Literature
Event Details:
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+. ...

Dance It Out! Bilingual Storytime

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - Logan Heights
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:
Join us in this dancing storytime that geared towards toddlers and their parents. Enjoy new and classic stories of all kinds and get ready to get all those wiggles out and dance away the jiggles and pent up energy! ...

Stay and Play

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
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Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Room: Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:
Welcome families to Stay and Play. This program is focused towards children 0-5 years old and their caregivers. Every week we will offer free play, snack and a representative from the community to come speak about various subjects relevant to childre...

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, Educational, Wellness
Event Details:
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.  Atten...

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
Event Details:
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. ...

Finding Your Roots@The Library

2:00pm - 6:00pm
Mira Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Inside Patio - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
Curious about where you come from?  Want to know more about your ancestors?  Ms. Kathy will help you get started researching your family's history.  Learn about what resources there are and get some tips to make your searches more effi...
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Block Party - Lego Playtime for Kids

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:
Block Party will not meet on 5/15/23.  It will return on 6/5/23.  We supply the Legos, you provide the creativity!  Children ages 6-12 are invited to unleash their imaginations and build!  This program will meet on the first and t...

Children's Violin Classes

3:00pm - 5:30pm
College-Rolando Library
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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:
In the Spring of 2020 (yes, during the depths of a pandemic), Villa Musica opened its third satellite site at the College-Rolando Library. The neighborhood is named after the College-Rolando branch of the San Diego Electric Railway, which operated fr...

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, Educational, 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. You will have access to learning materials; computers, online re...

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, Educational, 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. You will have access to learning materials; computers, online re...

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, Educational, 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. You will have access to learning materials; computers, online re...

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, Educational, 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. You will have access to learning materials; computers, online re...

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, Educational, Homework Help
Event Details:
Don't stop learning this summer!  stop by any of our Homework Centers to hone your skills.  We've got games, learning activities, STEAM crafts, and more fun ways to learn. Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide y...

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, Educational, 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. You will have access to learning materials; computers, online re...

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, Educational, 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. You will have access to learning materials; computers, online re...

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, Educational, Homework Help
Event Details:
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. You will have access to learning materials; computers, online researc...

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, Educational, 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. You will have access to learning materials; computers, online re...

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, Educational, 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. You will have access to learning materials; computers, online re...

Study and Chill

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Legler Benbough Study Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Educational, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:
Need to finish some homework, work on a project, study for a test, or just relax and read a book away from the distractions at home? Come to the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA LAB every Monday to Thursday at Valencia Park/Malcolm X library to get into the...

Jammin' @ the Library: Guitar Instruction

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Educational, Performing Arts
Event Details:
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. We meet at the Central Library Mondays from 3:30 pm to 5:00.  Yo...

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.  ...
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Teen IDEA Lab

3:30pm - 6:00pm
Logan Heights Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab
Description of Event
Teen IDEA Lab is now open! The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software. Featuring a music studio, makerspace, and multimedia stations. Beginner workshops and regular programs to ...

Kamishibai Storytime

4:00pm - 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
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:
In this Japanese tradition, a professional storyteller reveals a series of illustrations contained in a storybox as the narrative unfolds.  Before TV & comic books existed in Japan, there was Kamishibai (kami = paper; shibai = theatre). ...

Family Board Game Night

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Oak Park Library
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Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Educational, LGBTQIA+, Literature, Wellness
Event Details:
Come out and play at your favorite library-The Oak Park Library! We have board games you can play- fun for the whole family.  ...
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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. Made possible by Friends of the La Jolla Library. ...

ToshWerks Presents: Flapping Sarimanok Puppet Craft

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Balboa Library
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Library Branch: Balboa Library
Room: Children's Area - Balboa
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:
In Honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Toshwerks presents Flapping Sarimanok Puppet Craft. Experience the wonders of Sarimanok: the legendary Filipino bird of good fortune. Culture and Art collide in the fun and educational ...

Virtual Music and Your Brain

4:00pm - 5:30pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Encouraged
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Educational, Library NExT, Science/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Explore how music affects your brain and body in physical, cognitive and emotional ways. Students will engage in fascinating musical activities that will help them understand how music relates to math and science as well as to a person’s cultural ide...

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 Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch, PS4 and more. ...

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, Educational
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. ...

Homework Help

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Educational, Homework Help
Event Details:
Teachers piling it on? Get free homework assistance provided by teen and adult volunteers on a drop-in basis on Monday afternoons. No appointment necessary! Not scheduled on school holidays and breaks. Follow us on Facebook for the latest li...

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, Teens
Program Type: Educational, Science/STEAM
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. Each creation is put on display in the library to be ...

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, Middle School Age
Event Details:
Come join us every Monday at 5:30pm in the children's area for pajama storytime. Children are encouraged to come in their pajamas and enjoy stories read by their local librarian. A arts and crafts activity will follow every storytime.  ...

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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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 20.  Regist...

Signing Pajama Storytime

6:00pm - 6:30pm
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, Educational
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. ...

The La Jolla Theatre Ensemble presents: "Mom, How Did You Meet The Beatles?"

6:00pm - 7:15pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:
In the 1960's, with her five year-old son, legendary African-American playwright Adrienne Kennedy moves to London to write a play based on John Lennon's writings.  She not only crosses paths with Lennon himself, but the rest of the Fab Four, Lau...

Crafts for Grown Ups: Pressed Flower Luminary

6:00pm - 7:30pm
North Park Library
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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, Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
This month at Crafts for Grown Ups, experience the step by step process of how to create these stunning pressed flower lanterns.  Ages 13 and up   All supplies provided.  If you need to cancel your reservation, please use the ...

Meatless Monday Cooking Class : Mastering the Veggie Burger from Scratch

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Point Loma/Hervey Library
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Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Become a veggie burger grill master. Learn the key formula for creating organic whole food plant based patties that grill to perfection. Explore the variety of base ingredients used and sample three styles of hot off the grill veggie burgers. Reci...

Fortune & Glory - SDPL's Role-Playing Game Program for Adults

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Room 825
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Explore New Worlds! Embark on Epic Adventures! Have you ever wanted to play role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons, but didn't know where to start?  Join SDPL's new role-playing game program for adults! Exercise your creativity and i...

Picture This! Turning Red

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Neil Morgan Auditorium
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Cultural Appreciation, Educational, Films
Event Details:
Turning Red ***Padres Game*** Synopsis Disney and Pixar’s “Turning Red” introduces Mei Lee, a confident, dorky 13-year-old torn between staying her mother’s dutiful daughter and the chaos of adolescence. Her protective, if not slightly o...

Pajama Story Time

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Balboa Library
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Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:
Come join us for pajama storytime at the Balboa Branch Library. Enjoy fun stories and songs. Kids can come dressed in their pajamas. 1st and 3rd Mondays. ...

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.   ...

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. ...

Adrienne Nims and Spirit Wind

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ocean Beach Library
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Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Room: Children's Area - Ocean Beach
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Performing Arts
Event Details:
Adrienne Nims and Spirit Wind take you on a musical journey with lush harmonies, mystical melodies, and global rhythms. The band's music, performed on flutes, saxophones, keyboard, and percussion, is elegant, earthy, and multidimensional, combining ...
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Troop meeting

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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
Troop6152 meeting...

Friends of the Library Meeting

6:30pm - 8:00pm
College-Rolando Library
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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Mira Mesa Community Planning Group

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Mira Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:
The Mira Mesa Community Planning Group meets on the third Monday of every month, with two exceptions: no meetings in July and December ...