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Qi Gong

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
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
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 "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.

Japanese Language Class /Clase de Idioma Japonés

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Stop in to learn Japanese or improve your Japanese language skills! If you have further questions regarding to the language class, please contact Cris Fitch at Cris.fitch@gmail....

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Stop in to learn Japanese or improve your Japanese language skills!

If you have further questions regarding to the language class, please contact Cris Fitch at Cris.fitch@gmail.com

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

Village Quilters

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 9:30am - 1:00pm
Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

All ages Everyone is welcomes

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

All ages

Everyone is welcomes

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

Balboa Adult Arts & Crafts Series | Dia de los Muertos / Day of the Dead Skull

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Balboa Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Create and Decorate your own Dia de los Muertos / Day of the Dead Skull in this workshop led by local artist, HannaH MurdocH.  Using common items found in your pantry and arti...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Create and Decorate your own Dia de los Muertos / Day of the Dead Skull in this workshop led by local artist, HannaH MurdocH.  Using common items found in your pantry and artificial florals and paper butterflies, you will be ready to celebrat

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

College-Rolando Book Club: News of the World by Paulette Jiles

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Please join fellow readers in the College-Rolando area for discussions on a different title every month! Contact branch for reserved copies.  2024 Book Club Reading List...

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Please join fellow readers in the College-Rolando area for discussions on a different title every month!

Contact branch for reserved copies. 

This event is in the "All Ages" 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.

Knitting and Crochet Circle

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Age Group:
All Ages, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join the knitting and crochet circle. Improve your skills in these traditional art forms.  Bring your project for social crafting!

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Age Group: All Ages, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join the knitting and crochet circle. Improve your skills in these traditional art forms.  Bring your project for social crafting!

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

Fiction Lovers Book Club

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Seminar 1 - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

The Fiction Lovers' title for this month will be posted at a later date.  Please contact library staff if you have any questions.

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Seminar 1 - North University
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

The Fiction Lovers' title for this month will be posted at a later date.  Please contact library staff if you have any questions.

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.

Bridge: Learn the Game from a Master

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Would you like to learn a card game that is challenging for your mind while also providing a rewarding social experience with your friends? Bridge has been played by millions aroun...

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

Would you like to learn a card game that is challenging for your mind while also providing a rewarding social experience with your friends? Bridge has been played by millions around the world since it took its current form about a century ago.

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.

Poetry on the Patio

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult Patio -- Point Loma at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Featured, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, LGBTQIA+, Literature, Local Author
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Poetry on the Patio @ Point Loma will read poems from various years of the San Diego Poetry Annual and discuss the impact the poems have on us.

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Adult Patio -- Point Loma
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, LGBTQIA+, Literature, Local Author
Event Details:

Poetry on the Patio @ Point Loma will read poems from various years of the San Diego Poetry Annual and discuss the impact the poems have on us.

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.

Thriller Dance Rehearsal

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cass Street Plaza at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Let's get ready for Halloween by getting down to Michael Jackson's Thriller dance on the Pacific Beach Library's Cass Street Plaza! In preparation for our Thriller N...

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, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Let's get ready for Halloween by getting down to Michael Jackson's Thriller dance on the Pacific Beach Library's Cass Street Plaza!

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

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Area - Oak Park at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Local Author, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a family fiesta.   Join us for storytelling, crafts, local authors, activities, ballet folklorico, and more! Presented by the Fr...

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Local Author, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a family fiesta.   Join us for storytelling, crafts, local authors, activities, ballet folklorico, and more!

Presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Library.

This event is in the "All Ages" 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.

Human Trafficking Awareness Event

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Outdoor Amphitheater - City Heights Performance Annex at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

More details coming soon...

Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Outdoor Amphitheater - City Heights Performance Annex
Age Group: All Ages, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

More details coming soon...

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

FOLK SONG SOCIETY

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

MONTHLY GATHERING OF MUSICIANS PLAYING & SINGING FOLK SONGS.

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

MONTHLY GATHERING OF MUSICIANS PLAYING & SINGING FOLK SONGS.

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

Garden Share

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us with friends and family to share your garden.  Bring what you have to share; take home something you really want.  Be sure to bring a bag to take home your finds!...

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Join us with friends and family to share your garden.  Bring what you have to share; take home something you really want.  Be sure to bring a bag to take home your finds! 

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

Partners in Crime Event

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

A speaker will talk about crime fiction and forensics.

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

A speaker will talk about crime fiction and forensics.

This event is in the "All Ages" 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 Plant Swap

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Patio - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us for the return of our Library Plant Swap! Bring your plants and/or cuttings and take some home with you. You don't need to have a plant to swap, but it is highly encouraged...

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Patio - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: All Ages, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for the return of our Library Plant Swap! Bring your plants and/or cuttings and take some home with you. You don't need to have a plant to swap, but it is highly encouraged. 

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.

RB Discovery Concert Series

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Snook's Nook Storytime Area at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Poway Symphonette "Spooktacular" The Poway Symphonette is a chamber orchestra comprised of local musicians that specialize in classical symphonic chamber music of the Baroque an...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Snook's Nook Storytime Area
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Poway Symphonette "Spooktacular"

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

Heartfulness Meditation

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us for the enlightening workshop to rejuvenate your body, mind and soul. The session will cover : · Simple breathing techniques to relax your body · Heartfu...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Details:

Join us for the enlightening workshop to rejuvenate your body, mind and soul.

The session will cover :

· Simple breathing techniques to relax your body

· Heartfulness relaxation to relax your mind

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

5th Annual Hafez Day in San Diego

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Neil Morgan Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

The Persian Cultural Center and San Diego Central Library present an unforgettable celebration of Hafez, the 14th century Persian poet of love, peacemaking and reconciliat...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Neil Morgan Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 82
Event Details:


The Persian Cultural Center and San Diego Central Library present an unforgettable celebration of Hafez

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

The Literature of Japanese American Incarceration

Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Shiley Special Events Suite at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured, Author Talk, Book Discussion, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join journalist, writer, and filmmaker Frank Abe for a discussion of his new book, The Literature of Japanese American Incarceration on the experiences of the ov...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Shiley Special Events Suite
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Featured, Author Talk, Book Discussion, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 41
Event Details:


Join journalist, writer, and filmmaker Frank Abe for a discussion of his new book, 

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.

Right to Read Trivia Contest

All Day 10/14 - 10/19
Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

The Carmel Mountain Ranch Library will test our patrons' knowledge about banned and restricted books with a trivia contest!  Collect the trivia questions on the glass case nea...

Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

The Carmel Mountain Ranch Library will test our patrons' knowledge about banned and restricted books with a trivia contest!  Collect the trivia questions on the glass case near the bookstore.  Answer the questions (hint … you might want

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

Digital Navigator /Navegador Digital

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 11:30am - 3:30pm
Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

NEED TECH HELP AND TECH RESOURCES?! The City of San Diego and the San Diego Futures Foundation are offering FREE Digital Navigator drop-in services. Stop in for one...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

NEED TECH HELP AND TECH RESOURCES?!

The City of San Diego and the San Diego Futures Foundation are offering FREE Digital Navigator drop-in services.

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, October 14, 2024 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 "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Day 1 - Mental Health First Aid: 2-Day Training, October 14 & 21

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a free Mental Health First Aid Training Program! Please note that this is a FREE 8-hour certification program held over 2 days: 4 hours each on Monday 10/14 & Mo...

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a free Mental Health First Aid Training Program!