This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Vegan Cooking 101 Class : Greek Menu! Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library Program Type: Featured, , Wellness Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Event Details: Explore the incredible world of all-plant-based Greek Food! Encouraged This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. May 6 2024 Mon Vegan Cooking 101 Class : Greek Menu! 6:00pm - 7:30pm Point Loma/Hervey Library Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Featured, , Wellness Encouraged Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Explore the incredible world of all-plant-based Greek Food!
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, May 6, 2024 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 ne... Encouraged This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. May 6 2024 Mon Fortune & Glory - SDPL's Role-Playing Game Program for Adults 6:00pm - 7:45pm Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Meeting Room 222 - Central Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Featured Encouraged Seats Remaining: 0 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?
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. Swing Dance Under the Dome! Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm Qualcomm Dome Terrace at Central Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Event Details: Swing dance comes to the library! Swing Dancing San Diego will lead a free introductory lesson and host a rooftop dance under the Dome! Great fun, great music – and exercise at the... 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. May 6 2024 Mon Swing Dance Under the Dome! 6:00pm - 7:45pm Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Qualcomm Dome Terrace Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community Engagement, Event Details: Swing dance comes to the library! Swing Dancing San Diego will lead a free introductory lesson and host a rooftop dance under the Dome! Great fun, great music – and exercise at the same time!
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. Bilingual Spanish Conversation Night Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, En Español Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Event Details: Bilingual Spanish/English conversation night. Now twice a month! Practice your Spanish while mingling with others or playing games, like, Lotería, Uno, and Crossword puzzles. 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. May 6 2024 Mon Bilingual Spanish Conversation Night 6:30pm - 7:30pm Carmel Valley Library Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, En Español Event Details: Bilingual Spanish/English conversation night. Now twice a month! Practice your Spanish while mingling with others or playing games, like, Lotería, Uno, and Crossword puzzles.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Off-Beat Book Club Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Ocean Beach Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Event Details: OBCeans deserve a book club that's a little bit quirky, just like they are! Join us on the first Monday of the month for a lively discussion of books that might not otherwise be on... This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. May 6 2024 Mon Off-Beat Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Ocean Beach Library Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature Event Details: OBCeans deserve a book club that's a little bit quirky, just like they are! Join us on the first Monday of the month for a lively discussion of books that might not otherwise be on your radar.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Philosophy Talk: "Zen & the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" @ 50 Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center at Central Library Program Type: Featured, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature Age Group: Adults Event Details: Are we all just squirrels trying to get a nut? Join Professor Steven Barbone of SDSU’s Philosophy Department for a 50th anniversary discussion of Zen and t... Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group. May 6 2024 Mon Philosophy Talk: "Zen & the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" @ 50 6:30pm - 8:00pm Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center Age Group: Adults Program Type: Featured, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature Encouraged Seats Remaining: 35 Event Details: Are we all just squirrels trying to get a nut?
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. SA - Mission Valley Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:15pm Seminar Room A - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library Program Type: Community Engagement Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Event Details: Come learn about how the Mission Valley Friends of the Library support our mission! This meeting is both in-person and on Zoom. If you would like a Zoom link so that yo... 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. May 7 2024 Tue SA - Mission Valley Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting 11:30am - 12:15pm Mission Valley Library Library Branch: Mission Valley Library Room: Seminar Room A - Mission Valley Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community Engagement Event Details: Come learn about how the Mission Valley Friends of the Library support our mission! This meeting is both in-person and on Zoom. If you would like a Zoom link so that you can participate, please email MissionValleyFriends@gmail.com.
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. Cafecito con Alzheimer’s San Diego: Los cambios, la comunicación y la comunidad. Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:00pm Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library Program Type: Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Event Details: Venga y hable con nosotros sobre cómo la demencia afecta a nuestros seres queridos. 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. May 7 2024 Tue Cafecito con Alzheimer’s San Diego: Los cambios, la comunicación y la comunidad. 11:30am - 1:00pm San Ysidro Library Library Branch: San Ysidro Library Room: Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Event Details: Venga y hable con nosotros sobre cómo la demencia afecta a nuestros seres queridos.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Tech on the Go: Network Safety Series Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 11:30am - 2:30pm Wells Fargo Technology Learning Center (4th Floor) at Central Library Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Event Details: Free Digital Literacy Classes presented by the San Diego Futures Foundation and the SD Access 4 All Initiative. Our May series focuses on network safety. Classes are held every Tue... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. May 7 2024 Tue Tech on the Go: Network Safety Series 11:30am - 2:30pm Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Wells Fargo Technology Learning Center (4th Floor) Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Event Details: Free Digital Literacy Classes presented by the San Diego Futures Foundation and the SD Access 4 All Initiative. Our May series focuses on network safety. Classes are held every Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with the following format:
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. CHAIR YOGA Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 11:45am - 12:30pm Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library Program Type: Wellness Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Event Details: Work on your flexibility, strength building and quiet your mind with functional movement practice. Participate at your own ability. Wear flexible clothing and bring any preferred y... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. May 7 2024 Tue CHAIR YOGA 11:45am - 12:30pm Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Wellness Event Details: Work on your flexibility, strength building and quiet your mind with functional movement practice. Participate at your own ability. Wear flexible clothing and bring any preferred yoga equipment.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Fun & Games for Seniors Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 12:30pm - 3:00pm Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Program Type: Community Engagement 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. May 7 2024 Tue Fun & Games for Seniors 12:30pm - 3:00pm Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community Engagement Event Details: Open to the public and are free of charge. Play variety board games.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Oasis Presents: Critical Documents: Your Signature Here! Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Event Details: What critical documents should we all have on file as we age? In this course, we will discuss five critical documents everyone will want to consider having completed and on f... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. May 7 2024 Tue Oasis Presents: Critical Documents: Your Signature Here! 1:00pm - 2:30pm Mission Valley Library Library Branch: Mission Valley Library Room: Community Room - Mission Valley Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Event Details: What critical documents should we all have on file as we age? In this course, we will discuss five critical documents everyone will want to consider having completed and on file in case of an unexpected event or emergency. Over the yea
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Crochet-A-Long with Us! Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library Program Type: Art, , Program Includes Kit Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Event Details: Our Crochet-Along meets every first and third Tuesday of the month starting January 2024. A crochet-along is when a group of crocheters all work on the same project at the same tim... This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. May 7 2024 Tue Crochet-A-Long with Us! 1:00pm - 3:00pm Carmel Valley Library Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Art, , Program Includes Kit Event Details: Our Crochet-Along meets every first and third Tuesday of the month starting January 2024. A crochet-along is when a group of crocheters all work on the same project at the same time.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Creative Collective - Arts & Crafts for Adults Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center at Central Library Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Event Details: Session 7: Community Tapestry Inspired by the history and visual storytelling tapestries contain, we will make tapestry squares that represent self through fabric college, combi... Encouraged This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. May 7 2024 Tue Creative Collective - Arts & Crafts for Adults 2:30pm - 4:30pm Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Encouraged Seats Remaining: 13 Event Details: Session 7: Community Tapestry Inspired by the history and visual storytelling tapestries contain, we will make tapestry squares that represent self through fabric college, combined to create one grand tapestry reflecting their community.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Tech Tuesdays Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Balboa Library Program Type: 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 ... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. May 7 2024 Tue Tech Tuesdays 4:00pm - 5:00pm Balboa Library Library Branch: Balboa Library Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: 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
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. "STIR": A GLOBE FOR ALL BEHIND THE CURTAIN WORKSHOP Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library Program Type: Featured, Art, Community Engagement, , Performing Arts Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Event Details: Come and join us for free Behind the Curtain theatre workshops. Behind the Curtain is a FREE series of workshops presented by the Old Globe Theatre on the various disciplines... 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. May 7 2024 Tue "STIR": A GLOBE FOR ALL BEHIND THE CURTAIN WORKSHOP 4:00pm - 5:30pm Otay Mesa-Nestor Library Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library Room: Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Featured, Art, Community Engagement, , Performing Arts Event Details: Come and join us for free Behind the Curtain theatre workshops. Behind the Curtain is a FREE series of workshops presented by the Old Globe Theatre on the various disciplines of theatre: Costume Design, Lights and Sound Des
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 at the Beach Tuesday, May 7, 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? ... 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. May 7 2024 Tue Chess at the Beach 4:00pm - 7:00pm Pacific Beach/Taylor Library 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.
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 "Emerging Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Game Night Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library Age Group: All Ages, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Event Details: Come to the library to learn and play board games. We will have a collection of games available and you are also welcome to bring your own games. Game play will be self... 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 "Emerging Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. May 7 2024 Tue Game Night 5:00pm - 7:00pm Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Age Group: All Ages, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Event Details: Come to the library to learn and play board games. We will have a collection of games available and you are also welcome to bring your own games. Game play will be self-led by participants. All ages welcome!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Anxiety Workshop Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adult Reading Area at North Park Library Program Type: , Wellness Age Group: Adults Event Details: 1 in 3 people experience anxiety at some point in their lives and it is the most common psychiatric condition in youth. Understand what's really happening in the brain ... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 7 2024 Tue Anxiety Workshop 6:00pm - 7:00pm North Park Library Library Branch: North Park Library Room: Adult Reading Area Age Group: Adults Program Type: , Wellness Event Details: 1 in 3 people experience anxiety at some point in their lives and it is the most common psychiatric condition in youth.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Safety for Seniors at Home (OASIS) Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library Program Type: Accessibility, Wellness Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Event Details: To prevent injuries, reduce fall risks, and maximize independence at home, it’s important for seniors to incorporate home safety tips and follow a home safety checklist. Falls are ... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. May 7 2024 Tue Safety for Seniors at Home (OASIS) 6:00pm - 7:00pm Linda Vista Library Library Branch: Linda Vista Library Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Accessibility, Wellness Event Details: To prevent injuries, reduce fall risks, and maximize independence at home, it’s important for seniors to incorporate home safety tips and follow a home safety checklist.
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. Community Concerts: Hausmann Chamber Music Program Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Neil Morgan Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Performing Arts Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Event Details: Hausmann Chamber Music Ensembles Tuesday, May 7, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. The Hausmann Chamber Music Program is an intensive chamber music... 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. May 7 2024 Tue Community Concerts: Hausmann Chamber Music Program 6:00pm - 7:30pm Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Neil Morgan Auditorium Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community Engagement, Performing Arts Event Details: Hausmann Chamber Music Ensembles Tuesday, May 7, 2024 | 6:00 p.m.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Carmel Valley Adult Book Club Tuesday, May 7, 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: Read the monthly book and join a lively discussion. Here are the titles to be discussed at each meeting: Tuesday, February 6: The Ocean at the End of the Lane ... This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. May 7 2024 Tue Carmel Valley Adult Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Carmel Valley Library Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature Event Details: Read the monthly book and join a lively discussion. Here are the titles to be discussed at each meeting:
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Comic-Con International Graphic Novel Book Club - Downtown (Online and In-Person) Tuesday, May 7, 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... This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. May 7 2024 Tue Comic-Con International Graphic Novel Book Club - Downtown (Online and In-Person) 6:30pm - 7:30pm Central Library 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!
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. English Conversation Group Tuesday, May 7, 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. This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. May 7 2024 Tue English Conversation Group 6:30pm - 7:30pm Mira Mesa Library 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.