Name: Songs and Stories with Ms Amy
Start: 2025-01-02T10:30:00-08:00
End: 2025-01-02T11:00:00-08:00
Location: La Jolla/Riford Library

New Year's Day

All Day

SDPL Virtual Branch, Central Library, Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library, Balboa Library, Carmel Mountain Ranch Library, Carmel Valley Library, City Heights/Weingart Library, City Heights Performance Annex, Clairemont Library, College-Rolando Library, Kensington-Normal Heights Library, La Jolla/Riford Library, Linda Vista Library, Logan Heights Library, Mira Mesa Library, Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library, Mission Valley Library, Mountain View/Beckwourth Library, North Clairemont Library, North Park Library, North University Community Library, Oak Park Library, Ocean Beach Library, Otay Mesa-Nestor Library, Pacific Beach/Taylor Library, Pacific Highlands Ranch Library, Paradise Hills Library, Point Loma/Hervey Library, Rancho Bernardo Library, Rancho Peñasquitos Library, San Carlos Library, San Ysidro Library, Scripps Miramar Ranch Library, Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library, Skyline Hills Library, Tierrasanta Library, University Community Library, University Heights Library, Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library, Outreach

Closed for Holiday

Closing

Branches:

SDPL Virtual Branch, Central Library, Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library, Balboa Library, Carmel Mountain Ranch Library, Carmel Valley Library, City Heights/Weingart Library, City Heights Performance Annex, Clairemont Library, College-Rolando Library, Kensington-Normal Heights Library, La Jolla/Riford Library, Linda Vista Library, Logan Heights Library, Mira Mesa Library, Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library, Mission Valley Library, Mountain View/Beckwourth Library, North Clairemont Library, North Park Library, North University Community Library, Oak Park Library, Ocean Beach Library, Otay Mesa-Nestor Library, Pacific Beach/Taylor Library, Pacific Highlands Ranch Library, Paradise Hills Library, Point Loma/Hervey Library, Rancho Bernardo Library, Rancho Peñasquitos Library, San Carlos Library, San Ysidro Library, Scripps Miramar Ranch Library, Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library, Skyline Hills Library, Tierrasanta Library, University Community Library, University Heights Library, Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library, Outreach

Description:

Closed for Holiday

Songs and Stories with Ms Amy

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library

Program Type:

Early Learning, Literature

Age Group:

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Event Details:

Read along and sing for this fun interactive storytime. We will read picture books, move our bodies, act out stories, and sing fun songs and silly rhymes to build our skills with w...

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Program Type: Early Learning, Literature

Event Details:

Read along and sing for this fun interactive storytime. We will read picture books, move our bodies, act out stories, and sing fun songs and silly rhymes to build our skills with words and language. The storytime will be followed by a craft.

Pen to Paper Writing Group

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library

Program Type:

Community Engagement, Literature

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Writers: 18+, novice and experienced, join us for Pen to Paper Writing Class Whether you’re new to creative writing or have been at it for years, come join this fun, weekly drop...

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature

Event Details:

Writers: 18+, novice and experienced, join us for Pen to Paper Writing Class

Image of a colorful alphabet quilt; squares showing alphabet letter signs of various hands featuring different skin tones.

Signing Storytime

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library

Program Type:

Literature

Age Group:

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Event Details:

Join Ms Jennifer from signs at Play! for weekly sign language learning and fun! Establish non-verbal communication skills with your little one by learning basic signs and to exp...

Cancelled

Cancelled

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Program Type: Literature

Event Details:

Join Ms Jennifer from signs at Play! for weekly sign language learning and fun!

Establish non-verbal communication skills with your little one by learning basic signs and to expand your signing vocabulary in this engaging storytime.

Chess Club

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library

Program Type:

Community Engagement

Age Group:

Elementary School Age

Event Details:

All levels of players are welcome. There will be instruction for beginners and opportunities for kids to play against other kids at their own level. Geared to Grades 1-5.

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford

Age Group: Elementary School Age

Program Type: Community Engagement

Event Details:

All levels of players are welcome. There will be instruction for beginners and opportunities for kids to play against other kids at their own level. Geared to Grades 1-5.

Homework Help

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

La Jolla/Riford Library

Program Type:

Community Engagement

Age Group:

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Event Details:

Get personalized help with English, math, science, and more with one of our friendly, qualified homework coaches. No registration required. First come, first served. Grades K...

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Program Type: Community Engagement

Event Details:

Get personalized help with English, math, science, and more with one of our friendly, qualified homework coaches. No registration required. First come, first served. Grades K-12.

Homework Help

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

La Jolla/Riford Library

Program Type:

Community Engagement

Age Group:

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Event Details:

Get personalized help with English, math, science, and more with one of our friendly, qualified homework coaches. No registration required. First come, first served. Grades K...

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Program Type: Community Engagement

Event Details:

Get personalized help with English, math, science, and more with one of our friendly, qualified homework coaches. No registration required. First come, first served. Grades K-12.

Mind-Body Fitness for Older Adults

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library

Program Type:

Wellness

Age Group:

Older Adults

Event Details:

Mind-Body Fitness for Older Adults is a restorative and contemplative class designed to promote physical and emotional balance, release stress, and create greater inner awareness t...

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford

Age Group: Older Adults

Program Type: Wellness

Event Details:

Mind-Body Fitness for Older Adults is a restorative and contemplative class designed to promote physical and emotional balance, release stress, and create greater inner awareness through Hatha Chair Yoga.

Storytime with Ms Teri

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library

Program Type:

Literature

Age Group:

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Event Details:

Come one, come all to this story time designed for little ones and their caregivers. Enjoy songs, rhymes, and books with captivating illustrations.

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Room: Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Program Type: Literature

Event Details:

Come one, come all to this story time designed for little ones and their caregivers. Enjoy songs, rhymes, and books with captivating illustrations.

Qi Gong: Recharging Body & Mind

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 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.

Lego Builders Club

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library

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: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford

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!

Songs and Stories with Ms Amy

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library

Program Type:

Early Learning, Literature

Age Group:

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Event Details:

Read along and sing for this fun interactive storytime. We will read picture books, move our bodies, act out stories, and sing fun songs and silly rhymes to build our skills with w...

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Program Type: Early Learning, Literature

Event Details:

Read along and sing for this fun interactive storytime. We will read picture books, move our bodies, act out stories, and sing fun songs and silly rhymes to build our skills with words and language. The storytime will be followed by a craft.

Pen to Paper Writing Group

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library

Program Type:

Community Engagement, Literature

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Writers: 18+, novice and experienced, join us for Pen to Paper Writing Class Whether you’re new to creative writing or have been at it for years, come join this fun, weekly drop...

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature

Event Details:

Writers: 18+, novice and experienced, join us for Pen to Paper Writing Class

Signing Storytime

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library

Program Type:

Literature

Age Group:

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Event Details:

Join Ms Jennifer from signs at Play! for weekly sign language learning and fun! Establish non-verbal communication skills with your little one by learning basic signs and to exp...

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Program Type: Literature

Event Details:

Join Ms Jennifer from signs at Play! for weekly sign language learning and fun!

Establish non-verbal communication skills with your little one by learning basic signs and to expand your signing vocabulary in this engaging storytime.

Art Class with Mel

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library

Program Type:

Art

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Travel the world through different art techniques and styles on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, alongside professional artist Mel Clarkston. We will learn fun facts a...

Encouraged

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Art

Encouraged

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

Travel the world through different art techniques and styles on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, alongside professional artist Mel Clarkston.

Chinese Calligraphy Workshop

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library

Program Type:

Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation

Age Group:

Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Learn the art of Chinese calligraphy in celebration of Lunar New Year! Chinese characters are not just useful tools to communicate, they can also be beautiful works of...

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford

Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation

Event Details:

Learn the art of Chinese calligraphy in celebration of Lunar New Year!

Chinese characters are not just useful tools to communicate, they can also be beautiful works of art.

Chess Club

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library

Program Type:

Community Engagement

Age Group:

Elementary School Age

Event Details:

All levels of players are welcome. There will be instruction for beginners and opportunities for kids to play against other kids at their own level. Geared to Grades 1-5.

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford

Age Group: Elementary School Age

Program Type: Community Engagement

Event Details:

All levels of players are welcome. There will be instruction for beginners and opportunities for kids to play against other kids at their own level. Geared to Grades 1-5.

Winter IDEA Lab Open House

Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library

Program Type:

Science/STEAM

Age Group:

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Event Details:

Come join us anytime between 2:00-4:00pm to create and take home custom items using the library's makerspace machines (laser cutter, silhouette cameo, dye sublimation, etc.). &n...

Encouraged

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Room: IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford

Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Program Type: Science/STEAM

Encouraged

Seats Remaining: 19

Event Details:

Come join us anytime between 2:00-4:00pm to create and take home custom items using the library's makerspace machines (laser cutter, silhouette cameo, dye sublimation, etc.).

For ages 9+, or under with parental supervis

La Jolla Book Club

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library

Description of Event:

A lively discussion of today’s modern literature. October 2024 — Lab Girl by Hope Jahren November 2024 — The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck December 2024 — My Ántonia by Willa C...

La Jolla/Riford Library

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford

Description of Event

A lively discussion of today’s modern literature.

Homework Help

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

La Jolla/Riford Library

Program Type:

Community Engagement

Age Group:

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Event Details:

Get personalized help with English, math, science, and more with one of our friendly, qualified homework coaches. No registration required. First come, first served. Grades K...

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Program Type: Community Engagement

Event Details:

Get personalized help with English, math, science, and more with one of our friendly, qualified homework coaches. No registration required. First come, first served. Grades K-12.

3D Design Workshop

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library

Program Type:

IDEA Labs/Makerspaces

Age Group:

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Event Details:

Our expert will assist with design during the workshop. Geared to ages 7 to 17. Limit 15. Registration required. Parents who will remain in the room to assis...

Encouraged

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Room: IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford

Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces

Encouraged

Seats Remaining: 15

Event Details:

Our expert will assist with design during the workshop. Geared to ages 7 to 17. Limit 15. Registration required. Parents who will remain in the room to assist their child need to register.

Mind-Body Fitness for Older Adults

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library

Program Type:

Wellness

Age Group:

Older Adults

Event Details:

Mind-Body Fitness for Older Adults is a restorative and contemplative class designed to promote physical and emotional balance, release stress, and create greater inner awareness t...

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford

Age Group: Older Adults

Program Type: Wellness

Event Details:

Mind-Body Fitness for Older Adults is a restorative and contemplative class designed to promote physical and emotional balance, release stress, and create greater inner awareness through Hatha Chair Yoga.

Storytime with Ms Teri

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library

Program Type:

Literature

Age Group:

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Event Details:

Come one, come all to this story time designed for little ones and their caregivers. Enjoy songs, rhymes, and books with captivating illustrations.

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Room: Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Program Type: Literature

Event Details:

Come one, come all to this story time designed for little ones and their caregivers. Enjoy songs, rhymes, and books with captivating illustrations.

Qi Gong: Recharging Body & Mind

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 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.

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Learn the art of Chinese calligraphy in celebration of Lunar New Year!

Chinese characters are not just useful tools to communicate, they can also be beautiful works of art.

Come join us anytime between 2:00-4:00pm to create and take home custom items using the library's makerspace machines (laser cutter, silhouette cameo, dye sublimation, etc.).

For ages 9+, or under with parental supervis