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This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Odi Buddies

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Children 0-5 years old and their caregivers are invited to join us for Odi Buddies! We will sing songs, do rhymes, fingerplays, shake our shakers and have fun! This is a great oppo...

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning
Event Details:

Children 0-5 years old and their caregivers are invited to join us for Odi Buddies! We will sing songs, do rhymes, fingerplays, shake our shakers and have fun!

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

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Please join Miss Ellie for storytime, songs, and some fun!

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Please join Miss Ellie for storytime, songs, and some fun!

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

Zumba for Kids

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning, Wellness
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Come and enjoy our free Zumba for Kids program for babies and toddlers. This program involves music and movement to help kids strengthen their motor skills. It is followed by socia...

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Wellness
Event Details:

Come and enjoy our free Zumba for Kids program for babies and toddlers. This program involves music and movement to help kids strengthen their motor skills.

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

Baby Sign Storytime w/Miss Monta!

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Learn to use simple ASL signs to open a window into a baby and child's mind, lowering frustration, and enhancing bonding, speech, and literacy with music, stories, puppets, parachu...

Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Learn to use simple ASL signs to open a window into a baby and child's mind, lowering frustration, and enhancing bonding, speech, and literacy with music, stories, puppets, parachute & bubbles, all with ASL signs.

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

Stay and Play

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

After Preschool Storytime, we will be hosting a Stay and Play! Parents and Caregivers- play with your children or watch them as they play with other children. A variety o...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

After Preschool Storytime, we will be hosting a Stay and Play! 

Parents and Caregivers- play with your children or watch them as they play with other children. 

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

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance (Tai Ji Quan) has been shown to improve balance and mobility and reduce the risk of falls.  People of all ability levels are welcome.  T...

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance (Tai Ji Quan) has been shown to improve balance and mobility and reduce the risk of falls.  People of all ability levels are welcome.  This class can be conducted from a seated or standing position.&nbsp

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

Kids Craft Time

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Children's Area - Ocean Beach at Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Get crafty at the library every week! Each week there will be a unique craft that is fun for all ages. All supplies will be provided.

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Room: Children's Area - Ocean Beach
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Get crafty at the library every week! Each week there will be a unique craft that is fun for all ages. All supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pen to Paper Writing Group

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Writers: 18+, novice and experienced, join us for Pen to Paper Writing Class Whether you’re new to creative writing or have been at it for years, come join this fun, weekly drop...

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Writers: 18+, novice and experienced, join us for Pen to Paper Writing Class

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.

Knit and Crochet Circle

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Bring your knit and crochet projects and socialize with fellow stitchers! All levels welcome; however, no instruction is provided.  Follow us on Facebook for the ...

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Bring your knit and crochet projects and socialize with fellow stitchers! All levels welcome; however, no instruction is provided. 

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

Ukulele Lessons

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to play ukulele!  You don't have to own a ukulele: bring your own, or borrow one for the class. Learn basic chords and strumming. Fun and easy for beginners.&nbs...

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Learn how to play ukulele! 

You don't have to own a ukulele: bring your own, or borrow one for the class. Learn basic chords and strumming. Fun and easy for beginners. 

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.

Chess Club

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Interested in achieving better brain function while improving your memory, cognitive abilities, and strategic thinking? Then play chess!Chess is played by over 600 million people a...

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Interested in achieving better brain function while improving your memory, cognitive abilities, and strategic thinking? Then play chess!

Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world.

This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Craft Circle

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery at San Carlos Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Older Adults
Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Art
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Study and Chill

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:30pm
Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
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...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
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?

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

Planets and Moons

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Explore the farthest reaches of our solar system and create a lunar eclipse in the “mad” planetary tour! Learn how the planets stack up. Build and take home your own Gravity-Assist...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Explore the farthest reaches of our solar system and create a lunar eclipse in the “mad” planetary tour! Learn how the planets stack up. Build and take home your own Gravity-Assisted Launcher kit.

This is an in-person program.

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

Chess Club

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced. All ages, children and adults!

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type:
Event Details:

All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced.

All ages, children and adults!

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.

Ukulele Time

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Uke players of all skill levels are invited to come together to strum, sing, learn, teach, share, and most of all, have fun.  We welcome everyone at all skill levels from t...

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Uke players of all skill levels are invited to come together to strum, sing, learn, teach, share, and most of all, have fun. 

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.

Chess Club

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world. We welcome players with all levels of chess experience from beginners to advanced. Recommended...

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:

Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world. We welcome players with all levels of chess experience from beginners to advanced. Recommended for ages 10 and up.

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

Grupo de apoyo para cuidadores

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Program Type:
Featured, En Español, Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Un grupo de apoyo para cualquier persona que apoye a alguien que vive con pérdida de memoria.  Gratis, 1er y 3er jueves del mes.En español.Más información: alzsd.org/supp...

Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, En Español, Wellness
Event Details:

Un grupo de apoyo para cualquier persona que apoye a alguien que vive con pérdida de memoria.  

Gratis, 1er y 3er jueves del mes.

En español.

Más información: alzsd.org/support-groups 

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

Teen IDEA Lab /Laboratorio de Ideas para Adolescentes

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

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 iMac workstations and so...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

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 iMac workstations and so much more!

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

SD Opera - Discovering Voices: Career Paths in the Arts

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 3:45pm - 7:00pm
Black Box Theatre at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults
Event Details:

FREE and open to all, but great for Grades 9 to 12, College and young Graduates!Designed to open doors to a more inclusive future in the arts by empowering students, members of the...

Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Black Box Theatre
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

FREE and open to all, but great for Grades 9 to 12, College and young Graduates!

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.

Create-it Thursday

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, En Español, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Children’s craft every Thursday at 4pm. Join us every week to learn a different medium, how to recycle everyday materials into art, and explore monthly observances and holidays!*Re...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, En Español, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Children’s craft every Thursday at 4pm. Join us every week to learn a different medium, how to recycle everyday materials into art, and explore monthly observances and holidays!

*Registration 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.

Crochet Club

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of crocheting at the library! You can use our supplies, or bring your own projects. Ask questions, learn the basics, or talk to other crocheters while practicin...

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of crocheting at the library! You can use our supplies, or bring your own projects. Ask questions, learn the basics, or talk to other crocheters while practicing the craft. 

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

Table Top Games

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Legler Benbough Teen Gaming Area at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Do you love competitive board game classics like Jenga, Dominoes, Uno, Monopoly, or maybe relaxing by working on a jigsaw puzzle? Drop by the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab with you...

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
Event Details:

Do you love competitive board game classics like Jenga, Dominoes, Uno, Monopoly, or maybe relaxing by working on a jigsaw puzzle? Drop by the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab with your friends and play!

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

Knitting & Crochet Circle

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

This is a social group where you can practice your fiber craft in good company, showing off your latest projects, getting support, and make friends. All levels are welcome. Beginne...

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:

This is a social group where you can practice your fiber craft in good company, showing off your latest projects, getting support, and make friends. All levels are welcome.