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This event is in the "Teens" group.
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Sharing Stories with Furry Friends!

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Literature, Wellness
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a special Reading with Furry Friends.  We'll read stories, learn about the how to take care of pets, and then you get a chance to get up close with a furry (or sca...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: Literature, Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a special Reading with Furry Friends.  We'll read stories, learn about the how to take care of pets, and then you get a chance to get up close with a furry (or scaly) friends.   Each month will feature a different type o

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 21, 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 "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 21, 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 "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Healthy Cooking Class: Foods and Moods

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth at 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
Room: Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth
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.

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.

Critical Documents: Your Signature Here

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Community Engagement, Wellness
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

"Murder by the Book" True Crime Book Discussion (Online)

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, Book Discussion
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Here we discuss the best true crime books.  While the stories can be gruesome and the characters repulsive, the stories entertain and often promote considerations of sociologi...

Encouraged
Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Book Discussion
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Here we discuss the best true crime books.  While the stories can be gruesome and the characters repulsive, the stories entertain and often promote considerations of sociological and psychological perspectives.  We will discuss the narra

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 21, 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.  

Cancelled
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.

Qi Gong: Recharging Body & Mind

Wednesday, May 22, 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 22, 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. 

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

Able Adults Program: Importance of Water and Fiber

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Area - Oak Park at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, LGBTQIA+, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

An Oasis presentation about healthy diet for Able Adults.

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, LGBTQIA+, Wellness
Event Details:

An Oasis presentation about healthy diet for Able Adults.

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 - Astrobiology, plus a recap of April's Solar Eclipse

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
Community Engagement, , Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Astrobiology: The Search for Life People have often pondered the question of whether we are alone in the universe. More than seeking intelligent life, a fundamental question is ...

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Astrobiology: The Search for Life

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 22, 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 22, 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.

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

Mystery Book Club

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Study Room 3 - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

The Mission Hills Mystery Book Club attendees discuss a mystery novel on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 3:00 PM. Pick up this month's book at the Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox B...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Study Room 3 - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

The Mission Hills Mystery Book Club attendees discuss a mystery novel on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 3:00 PM. Pick up this month's book at the Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Branch Library.

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 22, 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.

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

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Community Room - University Community at 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
Room: Community Room - University Community
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 "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Book Club

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join like-minded bibliophiles to discuss fiction titles.  A limited number of each month’s selection will be available at the Circulation Desk. This month, "The Marriage Portr...

Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Join like-minded bibliophiles to discuss fiction titles.  A limited number of each month’s selection will be available at the Circulation Desk.

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.

Knit and Crochet Circle

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Bring your knit and crochet projects and socialize with fellow stitchers! All levels welcome; however, no instruction is provided.  Follow us on Facebook for the ...

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Bring your knit and crochet projects and socialize with fellow stitchers! All levels welcome; however, no instruction is provided. 

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

San Diego Blood Bank Mobile Drive (Parking Lot)

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Appointments are encouraged and walk-ins are welcome The San Diego Blood Bank is hosting a pop-up mobile drive. All donors should be in good health on the day of donation and be...

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:

Appointments are encouraged and walk-ins are welcome

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 Club

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement,
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Interested in achieving better brain function while improving your memory, cognitive abilities, and strategic thinking? Then play chess! Chess is played by over 600 million peop...

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Interested in achieving better brain function while improving your memory, cognitive abilities, and strategic thinking? Then play chess!

Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world.

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.

Uplift - Kids at Heart Tutoring & ESL

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:45pm
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Free tutoring for K-12 with UPLIFT Kids at Heart Program. Also free ESL classes for parents/adults.

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type:
Event Details:

Free tutoring for K-12 with UPLIFT Kids at Heart Program.

Also free ESL classes for parents/adults.

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.

Chess Club

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Mira Mesa Library
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced. All ages, children and adults!

Cancelled
Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced.

All ages, children and adults!

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.

Chess Club

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

All ages are welcome. Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world. We welcome players with all levels of chess experience from beginners...

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

All ages are welcome.

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

Teen IDEA Lab /Laboratorio de Ideas para Adolescentes

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults
Event Details:

The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software. Featuring a music studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software.

Featuring a music studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so much more!