This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Community Engagement, , Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

I'll read in a way that'll keep 2nd and 3rd graders on the edge of their seats--funny stories, bios, fictional absurdities, nonfictional tall tales; whatever works.  The interactive element of the

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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Japanese Language Class

9:30am - 12:00pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation,
Event Details:

Stop in to learn Japanese or improve your Japanese language skills!

If you have further questions regarding to the language class, please contact Cris Fitch at Cris.fitch@gmail.com

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

Dance Pants Bash!

10:00am - 10:30am
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
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

SATURDAY MORNING STORYTIME!

10:00am - 10:30am
Paradise Hills Library
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Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Room: Children's Area - Paradise Hills
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:

Please join us for stories and songs every Saturday morning in the Children's Area at 10:00AM.

Friends of the Library Meeting

10:00am - 11:00am
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
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Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Room: Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth
Event Details:

Monthly Friends of the Library Meeting.

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

SRP Ralph's World Music Show

10:00am - 11:00am
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Get ready for some incredible kids rock music with Ralph's World, perfect for preschool and elementary-aged kids! Sponsored by the Scripps Ranch Friends of the Library. 

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[Age 7+] Finding Mindfulness in LEGO® - Theme: 'Family'

10:00am - 11:30am
Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Description of Event

Through hands-on activities using LEGO® bricks, children would be encouraged to express their feelings and ideas through LEGO® . We will explore several topics such as family, emotion, self-identity, friendship, etc. during the play session.

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.

Beginning Sewing: Make your own Pajama pants!

10:00am - 12:00pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Community Room - Logan Heights
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type:
Event Details:

Ever wanted to learn how to use a sewing machine?  Interested in creating your very own pajama pants?  Join us for a four week sewing program that will get you comfortable sewing from a pattern and come away with your very own pajama pan

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

Computers 2 San Diego Kids

10:00am - 12:00pm
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
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Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Seminar Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Do you need a computer but can't afford to buy one?  Sign-up for the C2SDK seminar where you will learn how to qualify and apply for a computer.  

Registration required--please call 619-424-0474 to sign up.

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.

Garden Exchange

10:00am - 1:00pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Front Plaza - Rancho Penasquitos
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:

Stop and Swap: Seeds, Plants, Veggies, Fruits, Flowers and More!

Too many zucchinis? Lots of cut flowers? Succulents getting too big? Fruits and Veggies galore? Ordered too many radish seeds?

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

Tech Help

10:00am - 1:00pm
Skyline Hills Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Career & College, Community Engagement,
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

The San Diego Futures Foundation is hosting an Excel Series that covers learning basic to intermediate skills. 

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

SD Opera Words & Music - Summer Session

10:00am - 2:00pm
City Heights Performance Annex
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Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Black Box Theatre
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

The San Diego Opera Education Department will hold a Words & Music program youth summer session intensive July 6-16.

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

Kids Craft

10:30am - 11:00am
Paradise Hills Library
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Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Room: Reading Area - Paradise Hills
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Featured, Art
Event Details:

Let's get creative! Make a fun craft to take home after story time. Best for kids age 3-6 years old. 

 Instruction and all supplies are provided for by the Paradise Hills Branch Library.  

 

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

Saturday Story Time in the Park

10:30am - 11:00am
Kensington-Normal Heights Library
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Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Park Area - Kensington
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Saturday is story time in Kensington Park. Bring a blanket to sit on and get ready for stories, songs, and bubbles! Recommended for ages 1-5. Older siblings are welcome to join in on the fun!

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Community Engagement, , Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

My Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, but to perform them as well!

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

Saturday Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
University Community Library
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Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: Community Room - University Community
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:

Join Ms. Harlynne for storytime on the third Saturday of the month! Practice your ABCs and 123s while listening to stories and singing songs, followed by craft time.

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

Summer Seeds Workshop

10:30am - 11:30am
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
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Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: , Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Wanna start a home garden? We will be presenting an A to Z how-to on starting and caring for a new plant.  All supplies are provided and no registration required.  This program is outside on the grass under the trees.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Lego and Rokenbok Club

10:30am - 12:00pm
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
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Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Join us every Saturday morning for some fun with legos and rokenbox! All materials will be provided. Children can save what they build at the library and continue to build on it every week all month long!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Cooking Class

10:45am - 11:45am
Paradise Hills Library
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Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Featured, , Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for Adult DIY cooking classes. Learn hands-on making healthy meals you can easily implement within your lifestyle and household. Bonus, you get to enjoy and eat what you make in the class! 

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

Signing Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
North Park Library
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Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Literature
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Sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer from Signs at Play!

Come learn some simple signs and songs at this fun weekly event!

 

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.

Paws to Read

11:00am - 12:00pm
Mira Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Inside Patio - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:

Join us as Therapy Dog Teams visit the Library! Children are invited to read to, and interact with, certified therapy dogs to build reading confidence.

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

Garden Share

11:00am - 1:00pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Join us with friends and family to share your garden.  Bring what you have to share; take home something you really want.  Be sure to bring a bag to take home your finds! 

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

Lego Free Play

11:00am - 3:00pm
North Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Saturdays starting at 11:00am.

Legos will be provided.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

SDPL Presents: Lit Cafe 2023 @ San Diego Pride

11:00am - 6:00pm
Outreach
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, LGBTQIA+
Event Details:

Lit Cafe is an annual outreach booth sponsored by Library Foundation SD, Friends of the Library, and the Library Shop, organized by the LGBTQIA+ Library Services Committee as a community partner at the San Diego Pride Festival.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Art, Community Engagement,
Event Details:

I'll show kids how to draw basic shapes.  Then we'll add other elements to those shapes to create popular objects like people, bunnies, cars, fish, caterpillars, houses, etc..  Throughout the lessen I'll have them color parts of those ob

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

Crafts for Adults: Beginning Calligraphy

11:30am - 1:30pm
North University Community Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Registration required.

Come learn about calligraphy and try your hand at the art of beautiful handwriting with Friend of the University Community Library President Helen!

 

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.

RB Creator Club : Have fun learning by creating

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Rancho Bernardo Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Children's Area - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Featured, Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

Creator Club encourages children to be creative by designing, and building.

Today's challenge: Find your voice! Create your very own wall art.

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

Hullabaloo Kids Music Show

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oak Park Library
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Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Community Engagement, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a musical concert at the library featuring Hullabaloo.

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Admit One: SAT Test Prep

1:00pm - 5:30pm
Point Loma/Hervey Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: , Library NExT
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Let San Diego Public Library assist you in preparing for the transition from high school to college through the Admit One College Prep Academy! Admit One provides an advantage on SAT and ACT test preparation.

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Interactive Robotics Workshop - FTC Team High Voltage

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Description of Event

We will be explaining the basics of building and programming. This is an interactive robotics session that is open to all ages. Our goal is to inspire students to learn about STEM and robotics.

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San Diego Black Panther Party General

1:30pm - 5:30pm
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

The San Diego Black Panther Party will have its general membership meeting to build on community support details and activities.

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

ASML & Science Delivered Hands on Science Day!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
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Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Join us for some fun learn about science with hands on experiments!

Learn from professional scientists and engineers!

Presented by Science Delivered and ASML volunteers. 

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.

Mad Science Show: Fire & Ice

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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: , Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Discover how hot and cold science can be as you take a journey through the world of Fire & Ice!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Summer Concert Series: Eric Dickerson

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Balboa Library
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Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join us at the library for a summer concert. SDSU Master of Music, Eric Dickerson, presents Masterworks from the 18th Century on his 13-course Baroque lute, featuring music from Sylvius Leopold Weiss.

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: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Saturday, July 15th at 2pm and Monday, July 17th at 6pm the La Jolla Theatre Ensemble will present a staged reading of LOVE - 15: Fifteen short plays about Tennis -- and Life. 

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

Inflatable Architecture

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: , Library NExT, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Engineering, art and nature intersect as students conduct amazing experiments with bubbles and learn how to turn simple bags into pillows and architectural structures!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Letter Writing: Community Voices

2:00pm - 4:00pm
College-Rolando Library
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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join us in writing a letter, drawing a picture, or leaving a kind note to first responders.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Artist Reception|Secret Doors by Nathaly Alvizures

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Skyline Hills Library
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Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Please join us for an Artist Reception in celebration of Nathaly Alvizures and her exhibition Secret Doors currently on view at the Skyline Hills Library.

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.

Children's Board Game Time

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Mira Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for fun afternoon of playing board games and puzzles.  Board games will be provided.

Reservations are not required. 

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Dance To EvOLvE Presents "Express Yourself"!

3:00pm - 4:00pm
University Heights Library
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Library Branch: University Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - University Heights
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Get the whole family ready for an upbeat dance party.  This is a true bonding opportunity for families to dance to exciting music, play fun dance games, and get those wiggles out.

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.

Bridge: Learn the Game from a Master

3:00pm - 5:00pm
North University Community Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Would you like to learn a card game that is challenging for your mind while also providing a rewarding social experience with your friends? Bridge has been played by millions around the world since it took its current form about a century ago.

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

Crocheting for Beginners

3:30pm - 4:30pm
College-Rolando Library
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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Homework Center
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Have you always wanted to learn how to crochet? Join staff for a class going over the very basics of crocheting. Should you have your own materials, feel free to bring it.

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.

Sensory Saturday

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Denny Sanford Children's Library (1st Floor)
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Stimulate your senses with planned activities and play.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Concert: Coral MacFarland Thuet Trio

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
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Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

The Coral MacFarland Thuet Trio will feature music from Latin America.  Vocalist Coral MacFarland Thuet will sing in Spanish & Portuguese, with Irving Flores on piano and Rob

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Block

5:30pm - 6:00pm
Carmel Valley Library
Branches:
Carmel Valley Library
Description:

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