Name: Ikebana: the Japanese Art of Flower Arranging
Start: 2024-07-06T09:30:00-07:00
End: 2024-07-06T14:30:00-07:00
Location: La Jolla/Riford Library

Ikebana: the Japanese Art of Flower Arranging

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 9:30am - 2:30pm

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

Program Type:

Art, Community Engagement,

Age Group:

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Make a beautiful flower arrangement to take home! Classes are taught by master artist Jackie Zhang of the Ohara School of Ikebana. Contact Jackie Zhang directly at (858) 33

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Art, Community Engagement,

Event Details:

Make a beautiful flower arrangement to take home! Classes are taught by master artist Jackie Zhang of the Ohara School of Ikebana. Contact Jackie Zhang directly at (858) 337-5671 or jzhana@hotmail.com to sign up. You can also go to www.sakura...

Chess Club

Saturday, July 6, 2024 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. ...

ABC Storytime

Monday, July 8, 2024 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:

Each week we'll develop early literacy skills by: Using Our Imagination Learning a New Letter Reading Stories Making Friends Come Lea

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Program Type: , Literature

Event Details:

Each week we'll develop early literacy skills by: Using Our Imagination Learning a New Letter Reading Stories Making Friends Come Learn and Grow with Us! ...

DYH@L Presents: Globe Trotters Camp

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm

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

Program Type:

Featured, Cultural Appreciation, DYH@L Student Camps,

Age Group:

Elementary School Age

Event Details:

Grab your passport and get ready to travel on a global exploration around the world! Adventurers will discover diverse cultures through interactive activities. Spac

Encouraged

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford

Age Group: Elementary School Age

Program Type: Featured, Cultural Appreciation, DYH@L Student Camps,

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

Grab your passport and get ready to travel on a global exploration around the world! Adventurers will discover diverse cultures through interactive activities. Space is limited, registration required. ...

La Jolla Book Club

Monday, July 8, 2024 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 2023 — The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by David Gann November 2023 — The Lady in Gold by Anne Marie

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. October 2023 — The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by David Gann November 2023 — The Lady in Gold by Anne Marie O’Connor December 2023 — Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan J...

Mind-Body Fitness for Older Adults

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 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. This class blends modified yoga postures, ...

Storytime with Ms Teri

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 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. ...

DYH@L Presents: Globe Trotters Camp

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm

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

Program Type:

Featured, Cultural Appreciation, DYH@L Student Camps,

Age Group:

Elementary School Age

Event Details:

Grab your passport and get ready to travel on a global exploration around the world! Adventurers will discover diverse cultures through interactive activities. Spac

Encouraged

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford

Age Group: Elementary School Age

Program Type: Featured, Cultural Appreciation, DYH@L Student Camps,

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

Grab your passport and get ready to travel on a global exploration around the world! Adventurers will discover diverse cultures through interactive activities. Space is limited, registration required. ...

Qi Gong: Recharging Body & Mind

Wednesday, July 10, 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. ...

Bilingual Storytime: Tagalog (Oras ng Kwento sa Bilingguwal: Tagalog)

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am

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

Program Type:

Featured, Community Engagement, , Literature

Age Group:

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Event Details:

This bilingual program is designed for preschool children to experience both English and Tagalog in a fun, engaging setting. During each session, we will read stories and sing in b

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Room: Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, , Literature

Event Details:

This bilingual program is designed for preschool children to experience both English and Tagalog in a fun, engaging setting. During each session, we will read stories and sing in both languages. Ang programang bilingguwal na ito ay idiniseny...

DYH@L Presents: Globe Trotters Camp

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm

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

Program Type:

Featured, Cultural Appreciation, DYH@L Student Camps,

Age Group:

Elementary School Age

Event Details:

Grab your passport and get ready to travel on a global exploration around the world! Adventurers will discover diverse cultures through interactive activities. Spac

Encouraged

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford

Age Group: Elementary School Age

Program Type: Featured, Cultural Appreciation, DYH@L Student Camps,

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

Grab your passport and get ready to travel on a global exploration around the world! Adventurers will discover diverse cultures through interactive activities. Space is limited, registration required. ...

Lego Builders Club

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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

Program Type:

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

Program Type:

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, July 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am

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

Program Type:

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: 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. ...

DYH@L Presents: Globe Trotters Camp

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm

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

Program Type:

Featured, Cultural Appreciation, DYH@L Student Camps,

Age Group:

Elementary School Age

Event Details:

Grab your passport and get ready to travel on a global exploration around the world! Adventurers will discover diverse cultures through interactive activities. Spac

Encouraged

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford

Age Group: Elementary School Age

Program Type: Featured, Cultural Appreciation, DYH@L Student Camps,

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

Grab your passport and get ready to travel on a global exploration around the world! Adventurers will discover diverse cultures through interactive activities. Space is limited, registration required. ...

Pen to Paper Writing Group

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

IDEA Lab - 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: IDEA Lab - 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 Whether you’re new to creative writing or have been at it for years, come join this fun, weekly drop-in class. You’ll learn techniques to polish your writing craft in a w...

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

Signing Storytime

Friday, July 12, 2024 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, July 13, 2024 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

Registration Required

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. We will learn fun facts about the subject matter and incorporate the elements of art and design...

Chess Club

Saturday, July 13, 2024 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. ...

The BWT Pride Honors 2024: Presented by Breakthrough Workshop Theater

Sunday, July 14, 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:

Conceived & Directed by BWT Founding Artistic Director Ira Bauer-Spector Written by the Breakthrough Artists Breakthrough Workshop Theatre is celebrating LGBTQ+ Pri

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:

Conceived & Directed by BWT Founding Artistic Director Ira Bauer-Spector Written by the Breakthrough Artists Breakthrough Workshop Theatre is celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride with THE BWT PRIDE HONORS 2024. In recognition of their indeli...

ABC Storytime

Monday, July 15, 2024 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:

Each week we'll develop early literacy skills by: Using Our Imagination Learning a New Letter Reading Stories Making Friends Come Lea

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Program Type: , Literature

Event Details:

Each week we'll develop early literacy skills by: Using Our Imagination Learning a New Letter Reading Stories Making Friends Come Learn and Grow with Us! ...

3D Design Workshop

Monday, July 15, 2024 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 and demonstrate how to use the 3D print machine. Participants will be notified once their 3D prints are ready for p

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

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Event Details:

Our expert will assist with design during the workshop and demonstrate how to use the 3D print machine. Participants will be notified once their 3D prints are ready for pickup! Geared to ages 7 to 17. Limit 15. Regist...

Mind-Body Fitness for Older Adults

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 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. This class blends modified yoga postures, ...

Storytime with Ms Teri

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 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, July 17, 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. ...

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