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Qi Gong

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Community Room - University Community at University Community Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Robert Warren leads this popular qi gong class, a mind-body-spirit practice that improves one's mental and physical health by integrating posture, movement, and breathing technique...

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

Robert Warren leads this popular qi gong class, a mind-body-spirit practice that improves one's mental and physical health by integrating posture, movement, and breathing technique.

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

Get Caught Reading a Banned Book!

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 9:30am - 6:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Literature
Age Group:
All Ages, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

It's Banned Books Week.  Get caught reading a banned book and  get your photo taken with our Polaroid camera to go on for our "Wanted Wall"!

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Age Group: All Ages, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Literature
Event Details:

It's Banned Books Week.  Get caught reading a banned book and  get your photo taken with our Polaroid camera to go on for our "Wanted Wall"!

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

Baby & Toddler Storytime

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

Babies and toddlers ages 0-18 months and their caregivers will enjoy songs, lap-sits and rhymes that foster early literacy skills.

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:

Babies and toddlers ages 0-18 months and their caregivers will enjoy songs, lap-sits and rhymes that foster early literacy skills.

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

Baby Sign Storytime with Monta Briant

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, , Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

Join us for "Sign-a-Story Circle Time" with Baby Sign Language Basics author, Monta Z. Briant. Parents learn how to use ASL signs for early communication with their babies thr...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Early Learning, , Literature
Event Details:

Join us for "Sign-a-Story Circle Time" with Baby Sign Language Basics author, Monta Z. Briant. Parents learn how to use ASL signs for early communication with their babies through stories, songs, and other fun activities. 

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

Banned Books Week: Preschool Storytime & Craft

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Area - North Park at North Park Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

In this special Banned Books Week storytime for toddlers and preschoolers, we will read banned and challenged picture books, celebrate the freedom to read, and bring these beloved ...

Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Featured, Art, Literature
Event Details:

In this special Banned Books Week storytime for toddlers and preschoolers, we will read banned and challenged picture books, celebrate the freedom to read, and bring these beloved and incredibly important stories to readers of all levels in the co

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

Storytime for Toddlers & Preschoolers

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery at San Carlos Library
Program Type:
, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime that fosters early literacy!  Features books, songs, action rhymes, and finger plays that invite participation.  Ages 1-5.  Every Thursday.&n...

Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime that fosters early literacy!  Features books, songs, action rhymes, and finger plays that invite participation.  Ages 1-5.  Every Thursday. 

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

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us Thursday mornings at 10am for stories, songs, finger games and more!  Each week our librarians will choose books based off themes to get children's imagination grow...

Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join us Thursday mornings at 10am for stories, songs, finger games and more! 

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

Babies / Toddler Storytime

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Storytime with Angela Marquez Puppet stories Join us as we read, sing, and dance this special Storytime, which encourages a love of reading and builds essential early literacy s...

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Children's Area - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning
Event Details:

Storytime with Angela Marquez Puppet stories

Join us as we read, sing, and dance this special Storytime, which encourages a love of reading and builds essential early literacy skills. A unique craft follows each Storytime.

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

Baby Toddler Explore Time

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

Come let your baby or toddler learn about the world by exploring. Little ones are able to make noise, play, and meet new friends. This is a loosely structured, baby-led program of ...

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

Come let your baby or toddler learn about the world by exploring. Little ones are able to make noise, play, and meet new friends. This is a loosely structured, baby-led program of play, stories, bubbles, songs and more.

 

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

Banned Books Week: Stay & Play Storytime

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Right to Read
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

In this special Banned Books Week Storytime for young children, we will read banned and challenged board and picture books, celebrate the freedom to read, and bring these beloved a...

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Early Learning, Right to Read
Event Details:

In this special Banned Books Week Storytime for young children, we will read banned and challenged board and picture books, celebrate the freedom to read, and bring these beloved and incredibly important stories to readers of all levels in the com

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

Book Club

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join like-minded bibliophiles to discuss fiction and non-fiction titles.  A limited number of each month’s selection will be available at the Circulation Desk. This month, "Th...

Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Join like-minded bibliophiles to discuss fiction and non-fiction titles.  A limited number of each month’s selection will be available at the Circulation Desk.

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

Sign Language Storytime

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Area - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: Main Area - North Clairemont
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Featured

Community GYN Cancer Support Group Meeting

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Event Details:

Ongoing monthly support group meeting for patients and survivors of GYN Cancers

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Ongoing monthly support group meeting for patients and survivors of GYN Cancers

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

Fun & Games for Seniors

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Open to the public and are free of charge. Play variety board games.

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Open to the public and are free of charge. Play variety board games.

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

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Preschool Storytime

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Storytime for babies, toddlers, and all preschoolers-plus a 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Party!! All Ages are welcome to join us for a fun and educational storytime featuring...

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

Storytime for babies, toddlers, and all preschoolers-plus a 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Party!!

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

Pre-School Story Time in the Park

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Park Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Program Type:
, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Kensington-Normal Heights Librarians will share stories, songs, and bubbles with children ages 3-5. Older and younger siblings welcome! Bring a blanket to sit on the grass. 

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

Kensington-Normal Heights Librarians will share stories, songs, and bubbles with children ages 3-5. Older and younger siblings welcome! Bring a blanket to sit on the grass. 

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

Songs and Stories with Ms Amy

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Read along and sing for this fun interactive storytime. We will read picture books, move our bodies, act out stories, and sing fun songs and silly rhymes to build our skills with w...

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Read along and sing for this fun interactive storytime. We will read picture books, move our bodies, act out stories, and sing fun songs and silly rhymes to build our skills with words and language. The storytime will be followed by a craft.

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

Stay and Play

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Welcome families to Stay and Play. This program is focused towards children 0-5 years old and their caregivers. Every week except on the first Wednesday we will offer free play. Th...

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type:
Event Details:

Welcome families to Stay and Play. This program is focused towards children 0-5 years old and their caregivers. Every week except on the first Wednesday we will offer free play.

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

Virtual Preschool Storytime with Ms Rebecca

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, , Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month for a virtual storytime via Zoom, perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. Questions? Call 858-581-9934. Only ONE registration ne...

Encouraged
Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Online/Virtual, , Literature
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month for a virtual storytime via Zoom, perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. Questions? Call 858-581-9934.

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

Family Music Lessons

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Area - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

With the help of her ukulele and even some puppet friends, Miss Marae will guide and encourage you to explore music with your child. During these Family Music Lessons, you’ll explo...

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Children's Area - College-Rolando
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

With the help of her ukulele and even some puppet friends, Miss Marae will guide and encourage you to explore music with your child.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Little Learners

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library at Central Library
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

Ages 18 months -5 years Sensory and early literacy play for little learners and their caregivers!   Young learners love experiencing the world through their senses....

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Early Learning
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Ages 18 months -5 years

Sensory and early literacy play for little learners and their caregivers!  

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

Little Learners

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Denny Sanford Children's Library (1st Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Art, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Sensory and early literacy play for little learners ages 1–5 and their caregivers. Young learners love experiencing the world through their senses. This sensory-based program wi...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Denny Sanford Children's Library (1st Floor)
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Art, Early Learning
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Sensory and early literacy play for little learners ages 1–5 and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Drawing Class with Mr. Luan

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, Art,
Age Group:
Preschoolers
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.....

Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Art,
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 "Preschoolers" group.

Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Drawing Class with Mr. Luan

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Storytime Nook - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, Art, Community Engagement,
Age Group:
Preschoolers
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.....

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Children's Storytime Nook - 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