Name: Chess at the Beach
Start: 2024-12-03T16:00:00-08:00
End: 2024-12-03T19:00:00-08:00
Location: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library

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

Chess at the Beach

Tuesday, December 3, 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, December 3, 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

Promotional flyer with different colored speech bubbles and the words, recite, language, learn, verses and discover something new!

Learn to Recite Popular Verses in Sanskrit!

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library

Program Type:

Cultural Appreciation, Literature

Age Group:

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

Event Details:

Come to the Mira Mesa Branch Library and learn how to recite popular verses in Sanskrit, a classical, ancient language from India. Learn something new with Ms. Ratna, and if ...

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library

Room: Community Room - Mira Mesa

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

Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Literature

Event Details:

Come to the Mira Mesa Branch Library and learn how to recite popular verses in Sanskrit, a classical, ancient language from India. Learn something new with Ms.

Mindfulness & Movement

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library

Program Type:

Featured, Wellness

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Aryn Rannazzisi leads a gentle paced class combining breath work and postures (asanas) to promote strength, flexibility and balance. This all-level class will include inversions, b...

Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library

Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Featured, Wellness

Event Details:

Aryn Rannazzisi leads a gentle paced class combining breath work and postures (asanas) to promote strength, flexibility and balance. This all-level class will include inversions, back bends and sun salutations.

Hatha Yoga

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library

Program Type:

Wellness

Age Group:

Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Bring your mat, water, and wear comfortable clothing to this free weekly yoga class. Bilingual.

Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library

Room: Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor

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

Program Type: Wellness

Event Details:

Bring your mat, water, and wear comfortable clothing to this free weekly yoga class. Bilingual.

Carmel Valley Adult Book Club

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library

Program Type:

Community Engagement, Literature

Age Group:

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

We'll choose books for the next six months. Join us with your book recommendations! Here are the titles to be discussed at each meeting: Tuesday, February 6: The Ocean a...

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library

Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature

Event Details:

We'll choose books for the next six months. Join us with your book recommendations!

Here are the titles to be discussed at each meeting:

Comic-Con International Graphic Novel Book Club - Downtown (Online and In-Person)

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual Travel Center (Fifth Floor) at Central Library

Program Type:

Featured, Literature

Age Group:

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Do you have a passion for comics and graphic novels? Did you know that Comic-Con has been sponsoring graphic novel book clubs over the past few years, mainly in San Diego l...

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Virtual Travel Center (Fifth Floor)

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Featured, Literature

Event Details:

Do you have a passion for comics and graphic novels?

Did you know that Comic-Con has been sponsoring graphic novel book clubs over the past few years, mainly in San Diego libraries!

Circle of people around the word languages

English as a Second Language (ESL) Conversation Group in Teen Area

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Teen Area - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library

Program Type:

Cultural Appreciation

Age Group:

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Join us for casual, friendly conversation designed to increase participants' comfort with the English language and maybe make new friends.

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library

Room: Teen Area - Mira Mesa

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Cultural Appreciation

Event Details:

Join us for casual, friendly conversation designed to increase participants' comfort with the English language and maybe make new friends.

Qi Gong: Recharging Body & Mind

Wednesday, December 4, 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.

Craft for All |

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Balboa Library

Program Type:

Art

Age Group:

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Library Craft for All is an art and crafts program for adults with special needs.

Library Branch: Balboa Library

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Art

Event Details:

Library Craft for All is an art and crafts program for adults with special needs.

Silent Reading Club

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Patio - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library

Age Group:

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Join us in the patio. Bring your own book or as library staff for a recommendation. Tea & coffee provided. Únase a nosotros en el patio. Traiga su propio libr...

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library

Room: Patio - City Heights/Weingart

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Join us in the patio. Bring your own book or as library staff for a recommendation.

Tea & coffee provided.

Adult Enrichment / Recreación para adultos

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Community 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: Community 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.

Stay & Play Storytime: StoryBox Kamishibai Theatre

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library

Program Type:

Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Performing Arts

Age Group:

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

Event Details:

Welcome families to Stay and Play! This program is focused towards children 0-5 years old and their caregivers. Every week we will offer snacks and refreshments, a Storytime and...

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library

Room: Community Room - College-Rolando

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

Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Performing Arts

Event Details:

Welcome families to Stay and Play!

Flyer with the image of three mahjong tiles

Tierrasanta Mahjong Group

Wednesday, December 4, 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

Gardening Exchange

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Cass Street Plaza at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library

Program Type:

Community Engagement, , Wellness

Age Group:

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

Event Details:

Stop and Swap: Seeds, Plants, Veggies, Fruits, Flowers and More! Too many zucchinis? Lots of cut flowers? Succulents getting too big? Fruits and Veggies galore? Ordered too many...

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library

Room: Cass Street Plaza

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

Program Type: Community Engagement, , Wellness

Event Details:

Stop and Swap: Seeds, Plants, Veggies, Fruits, Flowers and More!

Gentle Yoga for Adults - Part of the Living Well for Adults program series

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos

Program Type:

Community Engagement, Wellness

Age Group:

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Bring a mat and towel to enjoy a calming and gentle yoga experience. No registration necessary. ** Open to all adults, 18 years and older. Please do not bring children; these...

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos

Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness

Event Details:

Bring a mat and towel to enjoy a calming and gentle yoga experience.

No registration necessary.

Knit One, Crochet Too

Wednesday, December 4, 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!

Knit One, Crochet Too

Wednesday, December 4, 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!

Friends of the Skyline Hills Library Meeting (Seminar 3)

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm

IDEA Lab - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library

Program Type:

Community Engagement

Age Group:

Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Are you looking to volunteer or give back to your community? Consider joining our nonprofit called The Friends of the Skyline Hills Library! https://www.skylinehillslibraryfrien...

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library

Room: IDEA Lab - Skyline Hills

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

Program Type: Community Engagement

Event Details:

Are you looking to volunteer or give back to your community? Consider joining our nonprofit called The Friends of the Skyline Hills Library!

Community Meeting

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm

Gracia Molina de Pick & Richard Allen Pick Centro Cultural at Logan Heights Library

Age Group:

Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

The purpose of these Logan Heights Community Development Corporation coordinated meetings is to bring residents' voices together about issues happening in the area. We recognize th...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library

Room: Gracia Molina de Pick & Richard Allen Pick Centro Cultural

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

Event Details:

The purpose of these Logan Heights Community Development Corporation coordinated meetings is to bring residents' voices together about issues happening in the area.

English Corner (English Conversation)

Wednesday, December 4, 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, December 4, 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, December 5, 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.

Flyer showing fountain pen, paper with writing, and details of writing group

Write Your Heart Out: Writing Practice

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Study Room 3 - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library

Program Type:

Literature

Age Group:

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

“Writing Practice” is based on Natalie Goldberg’s wonderful 1986 book Writing Down the Bones. Natalie has inspired generations of writers to get their juices flowing. Here are the ...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library

Room: Study Room 3 - Mission Hills/Hillcrest

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Literature

Event Details:

“Writing Practice” is based on Natalie Goldberg’s wonderful 1986 book Writing Down the Bones. Natalie has inspired generations of writers to get their juices flowing. Here are the rules: Take a set amount of time.

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