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It's Time to "Get-It-Done" in Your Community!

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

How do I make positive changes for San Ysidro? Join the Council District 8 team & City staff to learn how to use Get It Done on a computer and phone to report issues in your...

Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

How do I make positive changes for San Ysidro?

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, July 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 Liv

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.

Crafting Circle: Christmas in July Session 3

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

This is Session 3 to complete your beaded ornament

Encouraged
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

This is Session 3 to complete your beaded ornament

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

Free Ballet Folkorico Classes for Adults

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Black Box Theatre at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join Alma del Barrio at the Annex on Monday evenings for free Ballet Folklorico classes for adults!  Classes will take place 5:30pm - 7:30pm on Mondays (unless otherwise no...

Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Black Box Theatre
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join Alma del Barrio at the Annex on Monday evenings for free Ballet Folklorico classes for adults! 

Classes will take place 5:30pm - 7:30pm on Mondays (unless otherwise noted on our calendar). 

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

Demystifying the College Admissions Process | Library NExT: PACE

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
Career & College, DiscoverU, Library NExT
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

Thinking about college? Learn how to navigate the college admissions process in this course! The course will cover a variety of topics, including financial aid, choosing a major, a...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU, Library NExT
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Thinking about college? Learn how to navigate the college admissions process in this course! The course will cover a variety of topics, including financial aid, choosing a major, and determining which college best fits your goals. 

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.

Wuthering Heights Dance Rehearsal

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Taylor Greene - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join the international phenomenon that is The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever by donning a red dress and dancing in the Pacific Beach Library's park to Kate Bush’s song “...

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Taylor Greene - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join the international phenomenon that is The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever by donning a red dress and dancing in the Pacific Beach Library's park to Kat

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

Canceled 7/29/24 - Fortune & Glory - SDPL's Role-Playing Game Program for Adults

Monday, July 29, 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
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.

Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon: Summer Sessions 2024

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Wells Fargo Technology Learning Center (4th Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

This program has multiple dates and locations. Please be aware! Learn to edit Wikipedia pages and contribute to making knowledge more accessible! Join us from 6:00pm to 8:00pm i...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Wells Fargo Technology Learning Center (4th Floor)
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

This program has multiple dates and locations. Please be aware!

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, July 29, 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 - Practice your Spanish by playing Loteria and mingling with others! This is an interactive event where we can talk, play games, a...

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 - Practice your Spanish by playing Loteria and mingling with others! This is an interactive event where we can talk, play games, and learn about Latino Culture. 

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.

CraftWorks -- Macramé Rainbow Keychain

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

For San Diego Pride month, join us to make macrame rainbow keychains with colorful embroidery thread! Registration encouraged, but not required. For ages 13 and up. 

Encouraged
Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

For San Diego Pride month, join us to make macrame rainbow keychains with colorful embroidery thread! Registration encouraged, but not required. For ages 13 and up. 

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.

Explore the Shore! with the Seal Society of San Diego

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

At 3:10 p.m., entrance into the program will be closed. Due to time constraints, we encourage everyone to arrive at program start. Do you know what’s living among the shores of ...

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

At 3:10 p.m., entrance into the program will be closed. Due to time constraints, we encourage everyone to arrive at program 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.

Building Your Future with the City of San Diego: Information Session

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - University Community at University Community Library
Program Type:
Career & College
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

The City of San Diego wants to help you start a career that you love. The Personnel Department is hosting free informational sessions covering a range of topics, including the appl...

Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: Community Room - University Community
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Career & College
Event Details:

The City of San Diego wants to help you start a career that you love.

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, July 30, 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 "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.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Goodbye Bash for Ms. Jessica!

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center at College-Rolando Library
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Goodbye Bash for Ms. Jessica! Help us celebrate and give well-wishes to Ms. Jessica, our Youth Services Librarian. Ms. Jessica is transferring to the SDPL's new branch...

Encouraged
Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Homework Center
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Goodbye Bash for Ms. Jessica!

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

Hold-Healthy Cooking Class: 5 ingredients or Less

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Do you want to learn how to integrate more fruits, vegetables and whole grains into your diet, in a way that is tasty and doesn’t leave you feeling deprived of the foods you want?&...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Do you want to learn how to integrate more fruits, vegetables and whole grains into your diet, in a way that is tasty and doesn’t leave you feeling deprived of the foods you want?  Sign-up for our hands-on cooking classes.  We will teach

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

City of San Diego Employment Informational Session

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Learn about City jobs and the application process! This presentation is brought to you by the City of San Diego's Personnel Department.

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

Learn about City jobs and the application process! This presentation is brought to you by the City of San Diego's Personnel Department.

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.

DIY for all w/ Ms. Michelle - desk top Photo/Memo holder

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a DIY! We'll make a photo/memo holder using Crayola Modeling clay and alligator clips. All supplies provided. Appropriate for ages 6 and up. Registration required. ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Join us for a DIY! We'll make a photo/memo holder using Crayola Modeling clay and alligator clips. All supplies provided. Appropriate for ages 6 and up. Registration required. 

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.

Hatha Yoga

Tuesday, July 30, 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.

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, July 30, 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.  

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

Fantastical Fiction Forum

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Travel Center (Fifth Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured, Book Discussion, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Welcome to the Fantastical Fiction Forum! We discuss the best of classic and modern fantasy, horror, and science fiction in a friendly, inclusive group.  We meet on the ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Virtual Travel Center (Fifth Floor)
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Book Discussion, Literature
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Welcome to the Fantastical Fiction Forum!

We discuss the best of classic and modern fantasy, horror, and science fiction in a friendly, inclusive group. 

We meet on the last Tuesday of each month.

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

RB Town Hall Meeting with Judge Jan Goldsmith

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

The RB Town Hall speaker series will continue with former San Diego City Attorney and San Diego County Superior Court Judge Jan Goldsmith talking about “Becoming One Nation Again”....

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Event Details:

The RB Town Hall speaker series will continue with former San Diego City Attorney and San Diego County Superior Court Judge Jan Goldsmith talking about “Becoming One Nation Again”.

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

Easy Origami for Able Adults

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Main Area - Oak Park at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Qi Gong: Recharging Body & Mind

Wednesday, July 31, 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. 

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

Wednesday, July 31, 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.