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Kids Movie Night at the Library: Indian in the Cupboard (1995)

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 5:45pm - 7:00pm
Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library at Central Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Films
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Join us for a cozy evening at the library as we screen Indian in the Cupboard. Popcorn will be provided! Movie Summary: When a young boy named Omri discovers that his toy figure...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Films
Event Details:

Join us for a cozy evening at the library as we screen Indian in the Cupboard. Popcorn will be provided!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
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 Night Kamishibai Storytime

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Storybox Theatre is a wonderful way to present illustrated stories to youngsters.  Storybox is the American name we have given to the Japanese storytelling tradition called ka...

Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Storybox Theatre is a wonderful way to present illustrated stories to youngsters.  Storybox is the American name we have given to the Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai.  (Kami = paper; shibai = theatre).  A storytell

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

Pajama Storytime with Ms. Carrie

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Put on your favorite PJs and join Ms. Carrie in the Community Room Monday evenings for a pajama storytime.   Pajamas are encouraged, but not required. No sign up require...

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Put on your favorite PJs and join Ms. Carrie in the Community Room Monday evenings for a pajama storytime.

 

Pajamas are encouraged, but not required. No sign up required.

 

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Winter STEAM: Maker Space Workshops (Day Shift)

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Space is limited and reservations are required. Signs ups will start on November 1 at noon. These programs take place during a PUSD holiday. Children in grades 1-5 are invited t...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Space is limited and reservations are required. Signs ups will start on November 1 at noon. These programs take place during a PUSD holiday.

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

Storytime with Bookman

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Look! Over there! Coming out of that library! It's  . . . BOOKMAN! Using the superpower of reading, BOOKMAN has magically traveled all around the world – even into space! He's...

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Look! Over there! Coming out of that library! It's  . . . BOOKMAN! Using the superpower of reading, BOOKMAN has magically traveled all around the world – even into space!

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.

LEGO Play Lab

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Art,
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Learn, play, and create with LEGOs! Children can build with LEGOs and display their creations in the library.

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art,
Event Details:

Learn, play, and create with LEGOs!

Children can build with LEGOs and display their creations in the library.

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

Crafts for Kids with Mr. Luan

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Art,
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Stretch your imagination and discover the artist within you've always known existed! Create fabulous crafts! In this program, get detailed instructions on how to make a craft you'l...

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art,
Event Details:

Stretch your imagination and discover the artist within you've always known existed! Create fabulous crafts! In this program, get detailed instructions on how to make a craft you'll be able to take home!

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.

Crafternoon

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Balboa Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
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, November 26, 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. 

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.

Lego Club

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Come build with us and become a Master Builder! Join us each month to enjoy and hour of free building and then see your Lego creations displayed in the library. Legos are provid...

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Come build with us and become a Master Builder! Join us each month to enjoy and hour of free building and then see your Lego creations displayed in the library.

Legos are provided.

No registration required.

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

Blocks Party!

Tuesday, November 26, 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!!

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.

San Carlos Youth Chess

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery at San Carlos Library
Program Type:
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Are you the next Judith Polgar? Do you aspire to become the next Beth Harmon? Can you dethrone Magnus Carlsen and become the Chess World Champion? Or, do you simply want to enhance...

Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type:
Event Details:

Are you the next Judith Polgar? Do you aspire to become the next Beth Harmon? Can you dethrone Magnus Carlsen and become the Chess World Champion? Or, do you simply want to enhance your memory and prevent Alzheimer’s?

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

Sign Language Storytime

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us for a special Sign Language Storytime presented by Signs at Play.   Listen to stories and learn sign language.   Feel free to come dressed in your favor...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Join us for a special Sign Language Storytime presented by Signs at Play.   Listen to stories and learn sign language.   Feel free to come dressed in your favorite pajamas!  Storytime takes place the 4th Tuesday of each mo

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

Bilingual Storytime - SPANISH/ENGLISH

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Snook's Nook Storytime Area at Rancho Bernardo Library
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join Ms. Lea for an engaging storytime with stories and songs in English and Spanish!   For ages 5-8. No registration necessary. Program dates and times subject to ch...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Snook's Nook Storytime Area
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join Ms. Lea for an engaging storytime with stories and songs in English and Spanish!

 

For ages 5-8. No registration necessary.

Program dates and times subject to change.

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

Dance Pants Party

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement,
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Recommended for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary-school age kids, this simple dance program will feature "The Wheels on the Bus," "Baby Shark," and more. Families, it’s...

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Recommended for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary-school age kids, this simple dance program will feature "The Wheels on the Bus," "Baby Shark," and more. Families, it’s time to get your groove on!

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

STEM Storytime with Ms. Jazzmine

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
, Literature, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us on the 4th Wednesday of the month for STEM Storytime with Ms. Jazzmine. This storytime is meant to build essential early literacy skills and a lifelong love for readin...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: , Literature, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us on the 4th Wednesday of the month for STEM Storytime with Ms. Jazzmine.

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Afternoon Crafting

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Area - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us on the Patio outside the children's room for arts and crafts after school every Wednesday at 2pm. Activities are designed for school age children.  Young kids may r...

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Children's Area - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Join us on the Patio outside the children's room for arts and crafts after school every Wednesday at 2pm.

Activities are designed for school age children.  Young kids may require parent assistance.

 

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Winter STEAM: Maker Space Workshops (Day Shift)

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Space is limited and reservations are required. Signs ups will start on November 1 at noon. These programs take place during a PUSD holiday. Children in grades 1-5 are invited t...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Space is limited and reservations are required. Signs ups will start on November 1 at noon. These programs take place during a PUSD holiday.

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Read to a Reptile

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us every Wednesday at the Ocean Beach Library to read to DK, our bearded dragon or Darwin, our Ball Python. Practice your skills and gain confidence by reading to these enthus...

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Join us every Wednesday at the Ocean Beach Library to read to DK, our bearded dragon or Darwin, our Ball Python. Practice your skills and gain confidence by reading to these enthusiastic and non-judgmental reptiles.

 

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.

LEGO Builders Club

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Calling all LEGO Builders! Put your engineering and problem-solving skills to the test by taking part in unique LEGO building challenges or let your imagination run wild and bui...

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Calling all LEGO Builders!

Put your engineering and problem-solving skills to the test by taking part in unique LEGO building challenges or let your imagination run wild and build your own special LEGO creations.

Each week's L

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.

LEGO Club

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch (Opens Fall 2024)
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

LEGO club encourages children to learn while having fun! Creativity, problem solving, and teamwork are some of the skills that "playing" with LEGOS can teach children.  Joi...

Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch (Opens Fall 2024)
Room: Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

LEGO club encourages children to learn while having fun! Creativity, problem solving, and teamwork are some of the skills that "playing" with LEGOS can teach children. 

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

Arts & Crafts

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Come the library for Arts and crafts for children 5 and up.  No registration needed and materials are provided.

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Come the library for Arts and crafts for children 5 and up.  No registration needed and materials are provided.

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

Kid's Crafts

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us every Wednesday for a fun craft project. Everything will be provided free of charge. 

Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us every Wednesday for a fun craft project. Everything will be provided free of charge. 

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.

Lego Builders Club

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Children in Grades K - 5th learn, play, & create with Legos!  Creations to be displayed in the library every week!    

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type:
Event Details:

Children in Grades K - 5th learn, play, & create with Legos!  Creations to be displayed in the library every week!