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Japanese Language Class

Saturday, April 27, 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 "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, April 27, 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 "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.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Lego Club

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room - Tierrasanta at Tierrasanta Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement,
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Free play with LEGO bricks encourages creativity and improves social skills. Designed for ages 5+  

Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:
Free play with LEGO bricks encourages creativity and improves social skills. Designed for ages 5+   ...
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.

Cultivating JOY Writing Workshop

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Art, Literature, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

FREE writing workshops--Saturdays, April 20 through May 11--are open to writers age 16+ for participants with any experience level and working in any genre. We’ll look to N

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:
FREE writing workshops--Saturdays, April 20 through May 11--are open to writers age 16+ for participants with any experience level and working in any genre. We’ll look to Nature to guide our process and be inspired by ideas from Ross Gay’s&nb...
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.

San Diego Ballet Free Saturday Morning Dance Classes

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Black Box Theatre at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

Open Adult Ballet Class 10:00am - 11:30am This class is for adults and teens 13 years old an above. Class will focus on Ballet barre and center combinations. All levels are welc

Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Black Box Theatre
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:
Open Adult Ballet Class 10:00am - 11:30am This class is for adults and teens 13 years old an above. Class will focus on Ballet barre and center combinations. All levels are welcome to attend this class that is great for beginners and advanced stud...
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Tech Help: Network Safety Series

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Computer Lab at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Career & College, Community Engagement,
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Instruction Details:  Network Safety Series -4/6 Network Safety I: Home Network and Internet -4/13 Network Safety II: Internet Safety -4/20 Network Safety III: Public

Encouraged
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Career & College, Community Engagement,
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Instruction Details:  Network Safety Series -4/6 Network Safety I: Home Network and Internet -4/13 Network Safety II: Internet Safety -4/20 Network Safety III: Public Wi-Fi safety -4/27 Network Safety IV: The Cloud ...
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.

Bike Maintenance Quick Check

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Program Type:
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Feeling nervous about the condition of your bike?  Bring it to work on Saturday April 27th to have it inspected for free by a local bike mechanic! Minor brake and gear a

Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type:
Event Details:
Feeling nervous about the condition of your bike?  Bring it to work on Saturday April 27th to have it inspected for free by a local bike mechanic! Minor brake and gear adjustments Chain check and lube Tires checked and inflated All n...
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Page Turners Book Club

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Seminar 1 - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

The Page Turners will be discussing Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah.

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Seminar 1 - North University
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:
The Page Turners will be discussing Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah. ...
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Docent led Tour - Visit Ilan-Lael - James Hubbell's Art Studios

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation,
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

UPDATE: SOLD OUT   Visit James and Anne Hubbell’s acclaimed home and art studios near Julian, CA. An engaging art and nature experience, our intimate docent-led tou

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation,
Event Details:
UPDATE: SOLD OUT   Visit James and Anne Hubbell’s acclaimed home and art studios near Julian, CA. An engaging art and nature experience, our intimate docent-led tour covers the art and architecture of founder and artist James Hubbell ...
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Silent Reading Club

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join Our Silent Reading Club - Enjoy Books, Tea, & Pastries! Escape the daily rush and cozy up with a great book at our new Silent Reading Club! It's simple - just bring you

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Homework Center
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:
Join Our Silent Reading Club - Enjoy Books, Tea, & Pastries! Escape the daily rush and cozy up with a great book at our new Silent Reading Club! It's simple - just bring your favorite book and we'll provide the tea and pastries. What's in s...
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.

Asian Story Theater: Cultivating Joy

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Lets Celebrate with Asian Story Theater! They celebrate multicultural awareness and understanding by dramatizing Asian and Pacific Island (API) stories, arts, and themes. This prog

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:
Lets Celebrate with Asian Story Theater! They celebrate multicultural awareness and understanding by dramatizing Asian and Pacific Island (API) stories, arts, and themes. This program is for Teens and Adults. ...
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.

Resin Jewelry Workshop for Adults and Teens

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Making your own stylish resin jewelry is Fun and Easy! ToshWerks, a local art and design studio, will teach you tips and tricks and help you create your very own earrings, necklace

Encouraged
Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Art
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Making your own stylish resin jewelry is Fun and Easy! ToshWerks, a local art and design studio, will teach you tips and tricks and help you create your very own earrings, necklace charm, or brooch. This workshop is appropriate for adults and teens (...
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

The Creative Path

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult Reading Area at North Park Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Calling all artists! The Creative Path offers an opportunity for artists who draw, paint, write, knit, crochet, build, embroider, quilt, bead, macrame, sculpt, make music or any co

Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Adult Reading Area
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:
Calling all artists! The Creative Path offers an opportunity for artists who draw, paint, write, knit, crochet, build, embroider, quilt, bead, macrame, sculpt, make music or any combination of these to get together to discuss what you do, how you do ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Emotions in Motion - Belly Dance Showcase

Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Black Box Theatre at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

Experience a whirlwind of “Emotions In Motion” at our next City Heights Performance Annex Belly Dance Showcase featuring an inspiring lineup of performers from San Diego and beyond

Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Black Box Theatre
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Event Details:
Experience a whirlwind of “Emotions In Motion” at our next City Heights Performance Annex Belly Dance Showcase featuring an inspiring lineup of performers from San Diego and beyond. Doors 1:30PM Show 2PM Admission is FREE! ...
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Tiny Beautiful Things: The 3rd Annual Presentation of Breakthrough Workshop Theatre

Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Based on the Book by Cheryl Strayed Adapted for the Stage by Nia Vardalos Directed by 21-Time Breakthrough Artist Priscilla Ju Featuring 26-Time Breakthrough Artist Heidi

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:
Based on the Book by Cheryl Strayed Adapted for the Stage by Nia Vardalos Directed by 21-Time Breakthrough Artist Priscilla Ju Featuring 26-Time Breakthrough Artist Heidi Maretz as “Sugar” When a struggling writer is asked to take over an...
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.

Block Printing with Hanna Gundrum and ArtReach

Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Block Printing with Hanna Gundrum, AKA Little House Inc  About the Workshop: Learn about the printmaking process through linoleum block printing! Block printing is the proc

Encouraged
Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Block Printing with Hanna Gundrum, AKA Little House Inc  About the Workshop: Learn about the printmaking process through linoleum block printing! Block printing is the process of creating a stamp in order to recreate an image multiple times. ...
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, April 29, 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.

Mindful Meditation

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, , Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Mindful meditation can help lower heart rate, respiration, blood pressure, and stress.  Instructors from the Healthy Adventures Foundation will lead participants in meditative

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Wellness
Event Details:
Mindful meditation can help lower heart rate, respiration, blood pressure, and stress.  Instructors from the Healthy Adventures Foundation will lead participants in meditative breathing, a contract/relax exercise, and guided imagery.  Atten...
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Mandala Mondays

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

In this 4-week series of workshops, participants will learn about the symbolism of mandalas and then will create their own.  Each session begins with a discussion of the meani

Encouraged
Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: , IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:
In this 4-week series of workshops, participants will learn about the symbolism of mandalas and then will create their own.  Each session begins with a discussion of the meaning and significance of that week's mandala, a short meditation, drawin...
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.

SD Opera Words & Music

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 3:45pm - 5:30pm
Black Box Theatre at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Event Details:

San Diego Opera’s Words and Music program is a collection of long-term in-school, after-school, and summer artist residencies. San Diego Opera Teaching Artists provide over 2,500 h

Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Black Box Theatre
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:
San Diego Opera’s Words and Music program is a collection of long-term in-school, after-school, and summer artist residencies. San Diego Opera Teaching Artists provide over 2,500 hours of arts instruction every year for hundreds of young people. T...
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.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Sidewalk Chalk

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Area - Paradise Hills at Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
Art, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Grab a chalk and draw! We have a rainbow of colors and all shades in between for you to create your one-of-kind colorful art piece to beautify the library's patio.  

Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Room: Children's Area - Paradise Hills
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Science/STEAM
Event Details:
Grab a chalk and draw! We have a rainbow of colors and all shades in between for you to create your one-of-kind colorful art piece to beautify the library's patio.   ...
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Family Crafting and Book Giveaway: Dia de los Ninos

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Art, , En Español
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

We're celebrating Dia de los Ninos at the Logan Heights Library! Bring the family for an evening of creative fun and enjoy a free book giveaway, food, and more! 

Encouraged
Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Community Room - Logan Heights
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, , En Español
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
We're celebrating Dia de los Ninos at the Logan Heights Library! Bring the family for an evening of creative fun and enjoy a free book giveaway, food, and more!  ...
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.

Folded Book Art Workshop

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join this workshop and repurpose an old book into a centerpiece.

Encouraged
Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Join this workshop and repurpose an old book into a centerpiece. ...
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Meditation for a Happy Life

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Homeschool Resource Center at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Learn and practice meditation, improve harmony at home and at work, and build your wisdom and inner peace.  This secular and modern approach to traditional Buddhist teachings

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Homeschool Resource Center
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:
Learn and practice meditation, improve harmony at home and at work, and build your wisdom and inner peace.  This secular and modern approach to traditional Buddhist teachings is led by Ashley Davis, co-founder of The Center for Harmonious Living...