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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

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! Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the intoxicating...
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.

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

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. A limited number of copies of the month's selection will ...
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

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.  

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 "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

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. Material and instruction will be provided by library staff for 10 p...
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
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Registration Required
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. Crea...
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

Tuesday, May 7, 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 "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

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 Design, Dramaturgy, Scen...
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? 

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.  Do you prefer slow chess, blitz chess, clock or no clock?  We've got you covered.  We will play friendly casual chess at som...
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

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 "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

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.   The Hausmann Chamber Music Program is an intensive chamber music experience for serious string players and pianists ages 12 and older....
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 

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: Tuesday, February 6: The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman (https://sandiego.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S161C257...
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

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! The clubs meet in the evening once a month (some clubs sk...
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.  

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.

Star Wars Event for Able Adults

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Main Area - Oak Park at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Films, LGBTQIA+, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Come watch May's feature film, dress in cosplay and craft something fun.

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Films, LGBTQIA+, Wellness
Event Details:
Come watch May's feature film, dress in cosplay and craft something fun. ...
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, May 8, 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, May 8, 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.  Únase a nosotros en el patio. Traiga su propio libro o pida una recomendación al personal de la biblioteca. Se proporc...
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Living Well for Adults Seminar Series - Genetic Genealogy Roundtable

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
Community Engagement,
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

At the Genetic Genealogy Roundtable, topics discussed may include the following, plus any questions attendees may have for the group, or experiences participants may want to share

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:
At the Genetic Genealogy Roundtable, topics discussed may include the following, plus any questions attendees may have for the group, or experiences participants may want to share with community members: What will I learn if I take a DNA test? ...
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Tierrasanta Mahjong Group

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Community Room - Tierrasanta at Tierrasanta Library
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

A gathering of intermediate & advanced players who want to enjoy a few rounds of mahjong together! Materials are provided

Cancelled
Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:
A gathering of intermediate & advanced players who want to enjoy a few rounds of mahjong together! Materials are provided ...
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Gentle Yoga for Adults - Part of the Living Well for Adults program series

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
Community Engagement, , Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Bring a mat and towel to enjoy a calming and gentle yoga experience. No registration necessary. Presented by Healthy Adventures. Follow us on Facebook for the latest libra

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Wellness
Event Details:
Bring a mat and towel to enjoy a calming and gentle yoga experience. No registration necessary. Presented by Healthy Adventures. Follow us on Facebook for the latest library news! https://www.facebook.com/RanchoPenasquitosLibrary Inf...
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

A Murder Mystery, Family Story, & Love Letter to Strong Women Everywhere: Author Talk w/ Nina Simon

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, Author Talk
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Nothing brings a family together like a murder next door. You’re invited to join Nina Simon online as she chats about her lighthearted whodunnit about a grandmother-mother-daugh

Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Author Talk
Event Details:
Nothing brings a family together like a murder next door. You’re invited to join Nina Simon online as she chats about her lighthearted whodunnit about a grandmother-mother-daughter trio of amateur sleuths, Mother-Daughter Murder Night.  ...
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.

Genealogy Workshop

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult Reading Area at North Park Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement,
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Are you ready to explore your family tree? The North Park Library is offering a monthly class (2nd Wednesday of the month) which will provide you with the basics to start your gene

Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Adult Reading Area
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:
Are you ready to explore your family tree? The North Park Library is offering a monthly class (2nd Wednesday of the month) which will provide you with the basics to start your genealogy search! Join us for a fun and informative journey into your fami...
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

English Corner (English Conversation)

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Community members with a basic grasp of English language can have fun themed conversations and build relationships with one another. We will talk about ourselves, our cultures, and

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:
Community members with a basic grasp of English language can have fun themed conversations and build relationships with one another. We will talk about ourselves, our cultures, and more. ...