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

Craft Kits

All Day
Ocean Beach Library
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Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Room: Children's Area - Ocean Beach
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Program Includes Kit, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

New take-home craft kits available every two weeks, while supplies last. Kits include almost everything you need to make a fun craft; you may need to supply your own scissors, glue, etc. See staff for details.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Save for Southeast Art and Science EXPO

All Day
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Save for Southeast Art and Science Expo 

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Preschool Storytime with Ms. Dana

11:30am - 12:30pm
Point Loma/Hervey Library
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Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Art, Literature, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Preschool Storytime & Craft moves to Mondays at 11:30am from July 11 to August 22!

This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Piano Class for Older Adults

11:30am - 1:30pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Piano instructor Stewart Simon will cover basic musicianship areas as well as piano exercises to develop your technique.  Keyboards will be provided unless you wish to bring your own.

You can register online at SDCESTUDENT55.com

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

Digital Navigator on-site

11:30am - 2:30pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type:
Event Details:

The Digital Navigator in the computer lounge provides FREE assistance with digital inclusion--including digital literacy, home connectivity, gaining access, to devices, and more!

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
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+.

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

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.

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

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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
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.  At

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

Computer Class: Screen Navigation

2:00pm - 5:00pm
San Ysidro Library
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Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Kreutzkamp Foundation Teen Center - San Ysidro
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type:
Event Details:

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

Mariachi Music Summer Course

2:15pm - 3:15pm
City Heights Performance Annex
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Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Black Box Theatre
Event Details:

San Diego Opera is offering free instrumental mariachi music lessons for youth during the summer. Please contact john.gabriel@sdopera.org for more information.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

SRP: Ice Cream Social

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
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Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Come one come all, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages.  Step right up for the final event of our Summer Reading Program Series.

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

STE(A)M Explorers: Robotics Workshop with RoboThink

2:30pm - 4:00pm
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: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

RoboThink kids will work on Arduino-based Robotic designs while learning about STEM electronics and robotic sub-systems using cells and bricks, gears, axles, DC and servo motors, sensors, and wireless controllers.

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.

DYH@L Presents: Sharpen Your Skills

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,
Event Details:

Don't stop learning this summer!

Stop by any of our Homework Centers to sharpen your skills.  We've got bananagrams, math games, learning activities, and more fun ways to learn.

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.

DYH@L Presents: Sharpen Your Skills

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, Teens
Program Type: Featured,
Event Details:

Don't stop learning this summer!

Stop by any of our Homework Centers to sharpen your skills.  We've got bananagrams, math games, learning activities, and more fun ways to learn.

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.

DYH@L Presents: Sharpen Your Skills

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, Teens
Program Type: Featured,
Event Details:

Don't stop learning this summer!

Stop by any of our Homework Centers to sharpen your skills.  We've got bananagrams, math games, learning activities, and more fun ways to learn.

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.

DYH@L Presents: Sharpen Your Skills

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, Teens
Program Type: Featured,
Event Details:

Don't stop learning this summer!

Stop by any of our Homework Centers to sharpen your skills.  We've got bananagrams, math games, learning activities, and more fun ways to learn.

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.

DYH@L Presents: Sharpen Your Skills

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, Teens
Program Type: Featured,
Event Details:

Don't stop learning this summer!

Stop by any of our Homework Centers to sharpen your skills.  We've got bananagrams, math games, learning activities, and more fun ways to learn.

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.

DYH@L Presents: Sharpen Your Skills

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured,
Event Details:

Don't stop learning this summer!

Stop by any of our Homework Centers to sharpen your skills.  We've got bananagrams, math games, learning activities, and more fun ways to learn.

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.

DYH@L Presents: Sharpen Your Skills

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, Teens
Program Type: Featured,
Event Details:

Don't stop learning this summer!

Stop by any of our Homework Centers to sharpen your skills.  We've got bananagrams, math games, learning activities, and more fun ways to learn.

Teatro San Diego Classes - Introduction to Theatre Dance (Ages 5-11)

3:30pm - 4:15pm
City Heights Performance Annex
Encouraged
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Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Black Box Theatre
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

A fun introduction to theatre movement for young dancers. This class will focus on the most common musical theatre dance steps as well as the importance of story-telling.

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
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.

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 "All Ages" group.

Picture This! Double-Features - Encanto

3:30pm - 5:15pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Neil Morgan Auditorium
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Films
Event Details:

Picture This goes Double-Feature! With the peak of the summer heat, come enjoy free film double features on select Mondays in August (08/15, 08/22, and 08/29) in one of San Diego's official Cool Zones.

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

Maker Mondays: Native Seed Ball Workshop

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:

At this week's Maker Monday, join The Climate Initiative for a fun and educational workshop on native plants, pollinators, and climate change while creating seed balls!

Reservation

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

Sand Art Terrarium with ToshWerks

4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: Meeting Room - North Clairemont
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

Children ages 8 and up are invited to join our friends from ToshWerks for an amazing, creative project!

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.

Teatro San Diego Classes - Youth Theatre Dance (Ages 12-17)

4:30pm - 5:30pm
City Heights Performance Annex
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Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Black Box Theatre
Event Details:

Focus on basic technical elements of theatre dance. You will start class with a warm-up, followed by exercises from various somatic practices including Pilates, ballet, Alexander technique, modern dance techniques and classical jazz.

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 "All Ages" group.

Summer Movie Night

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, Films, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Event Details:

The weather outside is warm, come chill at your local library and watch a fun family friendly movie with the Oak Park community.

There will be popcorn and snacks!

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

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

Crafts for Grown-Ups: Macramé Wall Hanging!

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: 0
Event Details:

Adult craft night is back! Join us for another amazing craft night from Toshwerks. Design and personalize your own beautiful Macramé wall hanging! Online registration is required for this event, hope to see you there!

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.

Teatro San Diego Classes - Adult Theatre Dance

6:00pm - 7:15pm
City Heights Performance Annex
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Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Black Box Theatre
Event Details:

Theatre dance focuses on storytelling through movement. In this 75-minute class, students will build stregth and awareness through a physical warm-up and then learn a dance combination to unlock creativity and intention within choreography.

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

Pajama Storytime

6:30pm - 7:00pm
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 "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 "All Ages" group.

Dixie Hall: Queen of DixiePops

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
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Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Dixie Hall, creator and owner of DixiePops,will give an informal talk about her successful business and her mantra:  "Friends Don't Let Friends Eat Bad Desserts." Many of us are fans of the ice cream she serves that is "comfort," "kid friendl

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

Friends of the Library Author Talk: Edie Littlefield Sundby

6:30pm - 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: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Literature
Event Details:

 


In-Person 

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

Mystery Book Club: The Cuckoo's Calling

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

Stroke Prevention Workshop by Dr. Lucas Ramirez

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Carmel Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Local Author, Wellness
Event Details:

Do you want to live longer, have better quality, and reduce your chances of heart attacks, strokes, cancers and more? You can do so by modifying certain day to day habits. Dr.

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.

Picture This! Double-Features - Freedom Riders

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

Picture This goes Double-Feature!