Name: Chess at the Beach
Start: 2024-10-15T16:00:00-07:00
End: 2024-10-15T19:00:00-07:00
Location: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library

Chess pieces lined up on a wall, with the beach in the background

Chess at the Beach

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Lobby - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library

Program Type:

Community Engagement, , Science/STEAM

Age Group:

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Let's play chess! All ages and skill levels are welcome to play casual games in our relaxed setting. Do you prefer slow chess, blitz chess, clock or no clock? ...

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

Event Details:

Let's play chess! All ages and skill levels are welcome to play casual games in our relaxed setting.

Tech Tuesdays

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Balboa Library

Age Group:

Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Got stuck on borrowing an eBook? Need help setting up that new tablet? Bring your questions and devices to receive one-on-one assistance with: · Cloud Library, SDPL to Go ...

Library Branch: Balboa Library

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Got stuck on borrowing an eBook? Need help setting up that new tablet? Bring your questions and devices to receive one-on-one assistance with:

· Cloud Library, SDPL to Go

· iPad, iPhone, MacBook

CHARLAS ENTRE LIBROS

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Alcove - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library

Program Type:

Featured, Book Discussion, En Español, Literature

Age Group:

Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Hoy estamos leyendo "EL FERROCARRIL SUBTERRÁNEO" Carlson Whitehead (Autor) Cora, hija y nieta de esclavos, vive en una plantación algodonera del estado de Georgia en el Sur...

Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library

Room: Alcove - Otay Mesa-Nestor

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Featured, Book Discussion, En Español, Literature

Event Details:

Hoy estamos leyendo "EL FERROCARRIL SUBTERRÁNEO" Carlson Whitehead (Autor)

Blocks Party!

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Children's Nook - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library

Program Type:

Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, Wellness

Age Group:

All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults

Event Details:

Come join us for our LEGO BLOCK PARTY!! We'll have enough bricks to satisfy everyone's building needs. No prior experience required. This will be a family friendly event, s...

Encouraged

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

Encouraged

Seats Remaining: 50

Event Details:

Come join us for our LEGO BLOCK PARTY!!

Coineers Coin Club Meeting

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Community Room - North University at North University Community Library

Program Type:

Age Group:

Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Coineers Coin Club Meeting N. UNIVERSITY COMM. BRANCH LIBRARY 8820 JUDICIAL DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA > Meeting to start @ 6 o'clock p.m

Library Branch: North University Community Library

Room: Community Room - North University

Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type:

Event Details:

Coineers Coin Club Meeting N. UNIVERSITY COMM. BRANCH LIBRARY 8820 JUDICIAL DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA > Meeting to start @ 6 o'clock p.m

Tell a Tale Tuesday: Adult Read Aloud

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Virtual Travel Center (Fifth Floor) at Central Library

Program Type:

Accessibility, Book Discussion, Community Engagement

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Don’t let the kids have all the fun. Being read aloud to is enjoyable for adults too. Join us every 2nd and 3rd Tuesday of the month for a captivating evening of adul...

Encouraged

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Virtual Travel Center (Fifth Floor)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Accessibility, Book Discussion, Community Engagement

Encouraged

Seats Remaining: 50

Event Details:

Don’t let the kids have all the fun.

"Murder by the Book" True Crime Book Discussion (Virtual)

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

SDPL Virtual Branch

Program Type:

Online/Virtual, Book Discussion

Age Group:

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Here we discuss the best true crime books. While the stories can be gruesome and the characters repulsive, the stories entertain and often promote considerations of sociologi...

Encouraged

Virtual Event

Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Online/Virtual, Book Discussion

Encouraged

Seats Remaining: 25

Event Details:

Here we discuss the best true crime books. While the stories can be gruesome and the characters repulsive, the stories entertain and often promote considerations of sociological and psychological perspectives. We will discuss the narra

An Evening of Nightmares - Readings by the San Diego Chapter of the Horror Writers Association

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Neil Morgan Auditorium at Central Library

Program Type:

Featured, Author Talk, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Local Author

Age Group:

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

The San Diego Public Library and the San Diego Chapter of the Horror Writers Association invite you to An Evening of Nightmares, our October celebration of horror liter...

Encouraged

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Neil Morgan Auditorium

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Featured, Author Talk, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Local Author

Encouraged

Seats Remaining: 196

Event Details:

Qi Gong: Recharging Body & Mind

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:30am

Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library

Program Type:

Community Engagement, , Wellness

Age Group:

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Qi Gong (Chi Gong) is a simple preventative health method of relaxing and harmonizing the body. These gentle exercises are suitable for any age and health condition. Free class....

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Community Engagement, , Wellness

Event Details:

Qi Gong (Chi Gong) is a simple preventative health method of relaxing and harmonizing the body. These gentle exercises are suitable for any age and health condition.

Free class. Interested? Simply attend.

Adult Enrichment / Recreación para adultos

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Seminar Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library

Program Type:

Age Group:

Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

We are providing activities for adults to choose from: board games, adult coloring, puzzles, etc. Choose your activity and socialize with others. Bilingual.

Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library

Room: Seminar Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type:

Event Details:

We are providing activities for adults to choose from: board games, adult coloring, puzzles, etc. Choose your activity and socialize with others.

Bilingual.

Kearny Mesa Planning Group (KMPG)

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library

Program Type:

Community Engagement

Age Group:

Adults, Older Adults

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library

Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Community Engagement

Flyer with the image of three mahjong tiles

Tierrasanta Mahjong Group

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 11:30am - 2:30pm

Community Room - Tierrasanta at Tierrasanta Library

Age Group:

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

A gathering of intermediate & advanced players who want to enjoy a few rounds of mahjong together! Materials are provided

Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library

Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

A gathering of intermediate & advanced players who want to enjoy a few rounds of mahjong together!

Materials are provided

Group of seated adults in a circle having a discussion

Friends of the Rancho Peñasquitos Branch Library Monthly Meeting

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Children's Area - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos

Program Type:

Community Engagement

Age Group:

Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

All are welcome to attend this monthly meeting of the Friends of the Rancho Peñasquitos Branch Library. Follow us on Facebook for the latest library news! https://www.faceb...

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos

Room: Children's Area - Rancho Peñasquitos

Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Community Engagement

Event Details:

All are welcome to attend this monthly meeting of the Friends of the Rancho Peñasquitos Branch Library.

RB Library Book Club

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library

Program Type:

Featured, Book Discussion, Literature

Age Group:

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Join us for a lively discussion of this month's book "The Personal Librarian" by Marie Benedict. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the RB Branch Library. For...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library

Room: Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Featured, Book Discussion, Literature

Event Details:

Join us for a lively discussion of this month's book "The Personal Librarian" by Marie Benedict. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the RB Branch Library.

Sugar Skulls Craft

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Children's Area - North Park at North Park Library

Program Type:

Featured, Art, Cultural Appreciation

Age Group:

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

In honor of Dia de Los Muertos, come make your own colorful sugar skull at North Park Library! Please note that these sugar skulls are NOT edible. All supplies will be pro...

Encouraged

Library Branch: North Park Library

Room: Children's Area - North Park

Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Featured, Art, Cultural Appreciation

Encouraged

Seats Remaining: 40

Event Details:

In honor of Dia de Los Muertos, come make your own colorful sugar skull at North Park Library! Please note that these sugar skulls are NOT edible.

The Gentle Art of Decluttering

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Adult Reading Area at North Park Library

Program Type:

Wellness

Age Group:

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Is clutter in your home a problem for you and/or your loved ones? Join us for a monthly group meeting designed to provide support, inspiration, strategies and organizing ideas for ...

Library Branch: North Park Library

Room: Adult Reading Area

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Wellness

Event Details:

Is clutter in your home a problem for you and/or your loved ones? Join us for a monthly group meeting designed to provide support, inspiration, strategies and organizing ideas for people who are facing this challenge.

Knit One, Crochet Too

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Oliver McMillan I CAN! Center (1st Floor) at Central Library

Program Type:

Art

Age Group:

Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Beginners always welcome. We supply the materials. Individuals with visual impairment and the hard of hearing are encouraged to attend!

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Oliver McMillan I CAN! Center (1st Floor)

Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Art

Event Details:

Beginners always welcome. We supply the materials. Individuals with visual impairment and the hard of hearing are encouraged to attend!

English Corner (English Conversation)

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 4:45pm - 5:45pm

Community Room - North University at North University Community Library

Program Type:

Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation

Age Group:

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Community members with a basic grasp of English language can have fun themed conversations and build relationships with one another. We will talk about ourselves, our cultures, and...

Library Branch: North University Community Library

Room: Community Room - North University

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation

Event Details:

Community members with a basic grasp of English language can have fun themed conversations and build relationships with one another. We will talk about ourselves, our cultures, and more.

Free Ballet Folklorico Classes - El Tesoro Del Folklor

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Black Box Theatre at City Heights Performance Annex

Program Type:

Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts

Age Group:

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults

Event Details:

Join El Tesoro Del Folklor at the Annex for free Ballet Folklorico classes! Children and adults from beginners to experienced are welcome to join this amazing group of talented per...

Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex

Room: Black Box Theatre

Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults

Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts

Event Details:

Join El Tesoro Del Folklor at the Annex for free Ballet Folklorico classes! Children and adults from beginners to experienced are welcome to join this amazing group of talented performers to improve their skills.

Qi Gong

Thursday, October 17, 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.

Fun & Games for Seniors

Thursday, October 17, 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.

Trademarks 101

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

The StartUp (3rd Floor) at Central Library

Age Group:

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or simply curious, this 60 minute course will equip you with the foundational knowledge you need to navigate trademark protection eff...

Encouraged

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: The StartUp (3rd Floor)

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Encouraged

Seats Remaining: 7

Event Details:

Whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or simply curious, this 60 minute course will equip you with the foundational knowledge you need to navigate trademark protection effectively.

Digital Navigator

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 11:30am - 3:30pm

Computer Lab at Skyline Hills Library

Program Type:

Featured, Accessibility

Age Group:

Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

The Digital Navigator Program offers free, one-on-one assistance to help improve computer skills or get basic tech support. Digital Navigators are multi-lingual and are tech expert...

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library

Room: Computer Lab

Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Featured, Accessibility

Event Details:

The Digital Navigator Program offers free, one-on-one assistance to help improve computer skills or get basic tech support. Digital Navigators are multi-lingual and are tech experts who are available to answer your "How to ....." questions.

Teal drawing of a nautilus shell, with "Friends of the Taylor/Pacific Beach Library"

Friends of the Library Meeting

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Join the Board of the Friends of the Pacific Beach Library for their monthly meeting, and share your input on how our library can better support our community. ...

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library

Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor

Age Group: Adults

Event Details:

Join the Board of the Friends of the Pacific Beach Library for their monthly meeting, and share your input on how our library can better support our community.

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Don’t let the kids have all the fun.