Balboa Adult Book Club

10:00am - 11:00am
Balboa Library
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Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
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Meet for a different book selection every third Tuesday of the month. Read the book, Empire Builder: John D. Spreckels by Sandra Bonura and then join a lively book discussion here at Balboa Branch Library.

Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytime with Mr. Luan

10:30am - 11:15am
Linda Vista Library
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Children's Storytime Nook - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Community Engagement, , Literature, Performing Arts
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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!

Baby Play & Learn

12:00pm - 12:30pm
Ocean Beach Library
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Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Room: Children's Area - Ocean Beach
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Literature
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Baby Play & Learn is designed to support the development of children ages 0-24 months. This program includes stories, rhymes, songs, and movement activities  followed by an open play time.

Knitting Group

12:30pm - 2:30pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
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Learn the art of knitting. See how much fun knitting can be. Open to all ages and skill levels. Bring a pair of needles and we'll help get you going; yarn available if needed. See how much fun and gratifying knitting can be!

Fun & Games for Seniors

12:30pm - 3:00pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
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Open to the public and are free of charge. Play variety board games.

Think Blue San Diego

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Lobby East 2 (from parking lot)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
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  • Think Blue San Diego
  • Free activity books, crayons and stickers for children; adults can take a short quiz for free goodies (water bottles, dog bags, towels, etc.)

 

“If It Grows, It Goes” Organic Waste Recycling Information

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Lobby East (from parking lot)
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
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Attendees are provided with informational brochures and flyers containing essential guidelines and resources about the green organic waste recycling bin at home.

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 Teen Gaming Area
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement, , IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
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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?

More Odes to Common Things: Open Mic & Exhibit

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Author Talk, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, , Literature, Local Author
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Seats Remaining: 37
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San Diego Central Library hosts Monarch School students and their 6 published volumes of poetry

Join students from Monarch School who will read and discuss

"STIR": A GLOBE FOR ALL BEHIND THE CURTAIN WORKSHOP

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
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Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Art, Community Engagement, , Performing Arts
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Come and join us for free Behind the Curtain theatre workshops.  Behind the Curtain is a FREE series of workshops presented by the Old Globe Theatre on the various disciplines of theatre: Costume Design, Lights and Sound Des

Chess at the Beach

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
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Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Lobby - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Science/STEAM
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Let's play chess!  All ages and skill levels are welcome to play casual games in our relaxed setting. 

Blocks Party!

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Skyline Hills Library
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Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Children's Nook - Skyline Hills
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, , Wellness
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Seats Remaining: 46
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Come join us for our LEGO BLOCK PARTY!!

Teen Game Room

5:00pm - 6:45pm
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
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The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Gang Beasts and more. 

All About Worms: Vermicomposting Workshop

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Rancho Bernardo Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement,
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Join Solana Center for this workshop to discover why red wiggler worms are composting superstars!

Children's Early Evening Storytime Performance & Craft

6:00pm - 7:00pm
University Heights Library
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Library Branch: University Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - University Heights
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
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"Two for the price of one!" Join us for Walter Ritter's Kamishibai Story Performance and Miss Helene's Evening Stories & Crafts. Such a fun way for families to spend some time at the library!

De-schooling Your Mind: How to Create Unique Homeschool Learning for Your Child

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mission Valley Library
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Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Homeschool Resource Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
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Homeschooling may conjure images of a parent sitting next to a child at the kitchen table, recreating the classroom setting using a textbook at home. But this is only one way to homeschool.

Friends of the North University Community Library Meeting

6:00pm - 7:00pm
North University Community Library
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Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Seminar 1 - North University
Program Type: Community Engagement
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The Friends of the North University Community Library are a nonprofit that supports the programs and initiatives of our home library.

Author of the Month: Jennifer Gasner

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Virtual Travel Center (Fifth Floor)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Featured, Community Engagement, Literature, Local Author
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Seats Remaining: 34
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Please join us for a special evening presenting local author Jennifer Gasner and her featured book,

2024 Kowit Awards and San Diego Poetry Celebration

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Shiley Special Events Suite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Local Author, Performing Arts
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Honoring Steve Kowit’s contributions to American Poetry!

San Diego Poetry Annual and San Diego Public Library present the 8th annual