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Holding Silence and An Open Heart in Meditation

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

This meditation class is for all ages and levels. It will be more about practicing than instruction. Bring a mat and cushion for comfortable sitting. Chairs will be available. ...

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

This meditation class is for all ages and levels. It will be more about practicing than instruction. Bring a mat and cushion for comfortable sitting.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Crafts /Manualidades Familiares

Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of crafting fun!  Supplies will be on hand for this regular drop in program so the whole family can create. ______________________...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - Logan Heights
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of crafting fun!  Supplies will be on hand for this regular drop in program so the whole family can create. 

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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 "Older Adults" group.

RB Library Sunday Piano Concert

Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Rancho Bernardo Library continues with the popular music piano concert series in collaboration with Dave Chamberlin.For this month, Dave will play songs by Hoagy Carmichael and Fra...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Rancho Bernardo Library continues with the popular music piano concert series in collaboration with Dave Chamberlin.

For this month, Dave will play songs by Hoagy Carmichael and Frank Loesser.

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.

Create It! @ the Library

Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday from 5-5:30pm for Create! At the Library, featuring a new craft each week. This program is for youth aged 5-11, that will develop fine motor skills and creati...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday from 5-5:30pm for Create! At the Library, featuring a new craft each week. This program is for youth aged 5-11, that will develop fine motor skills and creativity. 

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

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
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 "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Toddler Art

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 11:45am - 12:15pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Toddler and preschool-aged participants will develop skills and use imagination while drawing, coloring, cutting, and assembling simple craft projects.  Children who know how ...

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Toddler and preschool-aged participants will develop skills and use imagination while drawing, coloring, cutting, and assembling simple craft projects.  Children who know how to follow directions and collaborate are better-prepared as they tr

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

Bridge Club

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 11:45am - 2:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Every Monday, join us for a friendly game of bridge. All adults are invited to participate using Party Bridge rules. Beginners welcome! Instructions will be provided.

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Every Monday, join us for a friendly game of bridge. All adults are invited to participate using Party Bridge rules. Beginners welcome! Instructions will be provided.

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

Body Dynamics, by San Diego Continuing Education

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

This class provides students with an understanding of the Breath-Mind-Body dynamic and its relationship to health and wellness during the aging process.  Students learn breath...

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

This class provides students with an understanding of the Breath-Mind-Body dynamic and its relationship to health and wellness during the aging process.  Students learn breathing techniques for self-care, mental resilience, and physical relax

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

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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...

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

Study and Chill

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 7:30pm
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Art Buffet for Adults

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Come enjoy arts and crafts with your neighbors!  We will have various supplies, many leftover from previous events, including supplies for painting, glass painting, cloth pain...

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Come enjoy arts and crafts with your neighbors!  We will have various supplies, many leftover from previous events, including supplies for painting, glass painting, cloth painting, adult coloring books, card making and scrapbooking available.

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

Mandarin Chinese Storytime 中文故事時間

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Children's Area - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join Ms Mei as she presents stories and songs and crafts in Mandarin.   All ages are welcome.  

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Children's Area - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Event Details:

Join Ms Mei as she presents stories and songs and crafts in Mandarin.  

All ages are welcome.

 

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

Block Party - Lego Playtime for Kids

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

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 third M...

Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

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 third Monday of each month. 

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

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 3 - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
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. 

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Study Room 3 - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
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 "Middle School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen IDEA Lab /Laboratorio de Ideas para Adolescentes

Monday, June 2, 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 "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Homework Help

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
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...

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
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.

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

Crafternoon

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Tierrasanta at Tierrasanta Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join in on a fun filled afternoon of crafting. Materials provided. Designed for grades K - 3rd.

Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Join in on a fun filled afternoon of crafting. Materials provided. Designed for grades K - 3rd.

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

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Area - North Park at North Park Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
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 ...

Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: 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.

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

Meditation for a Happy Life

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Homeschool Resource Center at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Learn and practice meditation, improve harmony at home and at work, and build your wisdom and inner peace.  This secular and modern approach to traditional Buddhist teachings ...

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Homeschool Resource Center
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Learn and practice meditation, improve harmony at home and at work, and build your wisdom and inner peace.  This secular and modern approach to traditional Buddhist teachings is led by Ashley Davis, co-founder of The Center for Harmonious Liv

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

Bilingual Spanish Conversation Night

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, En Español
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Bilingual Spanish/English conversation night - practice your Spanish while mingling with others or playing Lotería. We will play games, and converse in Spanish. *(Program Age is id...

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, En Español
Event Details:

Bilingual Spanish/English conversation night - practice your Spanish while mingling with others or playing Lotería. We will play games, and converse in Spanish. *(Program Age is ideally set for grades 1st to 5th)

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.

Journal Jam

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult Reading Area at North Park Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Journal Jam at the Library is every first Monday of the month at 6:00pm! The first session will be on Monday, February 5th! Dive into the fun world of journaling with us! Use yo...

Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Adult Reading Area
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Art, Wellness
Event Details:

Journal Jam at the Library is every first Monday of the month at 6:00pm! The first session will be on Monday, February 5th!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Lego Club

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Come build your creations while making new friends!  All Legos will be supplied by the North University Community Branch Library.  Your creation may even be featured in o...

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Come build your creations while making new friends!  All Legos will be supplied by the North University Community Branch Library.  Your creation may even be featured in our display case!

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

Signing Pajama Storytime

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
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.

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.

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

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

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room 222 - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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-p...

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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 222 - Central
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured
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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?