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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Party

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

Learn all about our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten reading program with a party! There will be crafts, snacks, giveaways, bubbles, and live music and dancing with Ralph’s World! ...

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

Learn all about our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten reading program with a party! There will be crafts, snacks, giveaways, bubbles, and live music and dancing with Ralph’s World!

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.

Digital Navigator

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 11:30am - 5:45pm
Computer Lab at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Featured
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

The Digital Navigator Program offers free, one-on-one assistance to help improve computer skills or get basic tech support. Digital Navigators are multi-lingual and are tech expert...

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Featured
Event Details:

The Digital Navigator Program offers free, one-on-one assistance to help improve computer skills or get basic tech support. Digital Navigators are multi-lingual and are tech experts who are available to answer your "How to ....." questions.

This event is in the "All Ages" 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.

‘Our Big Backyard’ with Wild Wonders

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Main Area - Oak Park at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Come take a walk on the wild side with Wild Wonders and their animal ambassadors! Through an interactive program, you will hear the stories of several animals, learn about the adap...

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Come take a walk on the wild side with Wild Wonders and their animal ambassadors!

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.

Reduce Reuse Recycle - Take a Plant Home with You!

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Come in to learn about how you can reuse, reduce, and recycle in your everyday life! After a fun presentation, you’ll get to plant a vegetable seed in a small container and take it...

Encouraged
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Come in to learn about how you can reuse, reduce, and recycle in your everyday life! After a fun presentation, you’ll get to plant a vegetable seed in a small container and take it home with you.

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Signing Storytime

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth at Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us on the second Saturday of every month at 12:30pm for Sign Language Storytime. Children and parents will have the opportunity to learn new signs, sing, read and play.  ...

Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Room: Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us on the second Saturday of every month at 12:30pm for Sign Language Storytime. Children and parents will have the opportunity to learn new signs, sing, read and play. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Summer Reading Program: Sparkles the Clown

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Balboa Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

This event will be held at the Balboa Library, 4255 Mt. Abernathy Ave, San Diego, CA 92117.  Sparkles is an award-winning clown whose specialty is her hilarious and whimsic...

Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

This event will be held at the Balboa Library, 4255 Mt. Abernathy Ave, San Diego, CA 92117. 

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

FOLK SONG SOCIETY

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

MONTHLY GATHERING OF MUSICIANS PLAYING & SINGING FOLK SONGS.

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

MONTHLY GATHERING OF MUSICIANS PLAYING & SINGING FOLK SONGS.

Black Panther Party Recruit Training Class #1

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Seminar Room (A-B) - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Description of Event:

The Black Panther Party will be hosting the first class #1 of the recruitment training for new potential membership.

Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Seminar Room (A-B) - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Description of Event

The Black Panther Party will be hosting the first class #1 of the recruitment training for new potential membership.

Toshwerks: Succulent Book Planter

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Art, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Lovely plants, those succulents.  They come in all shapes and sizes.  They're beautiful and easy to grow.  But how to make them stand out all the more?  Why not...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Program Type: Art, Summer Reading Program
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Lovely plants, those succulents.  They come in all shapes and sizes.  They're beautiful and easy to grow.  But how to make them stand out all the more?  Why not grow them in a book?  That's right, you heard me: a "book".&n

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.

Chess Club

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Casual public chess meet, open to all skill levels. Chess club is for ages 7-17. 

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type:
Event Details:

Casual public chess meet, open to all skill levels. Chess club is for ages 7-17. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

RB Chess Club

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Children's Area - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Do you want to learn how to play chess? Do you already know how to play and are looking for the perfect place to play? Join us every Saturday for a fun game of chess with friends a...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Children's Area - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Do you want to learn how to play chess? Do you already know how to play and are looking for the perfect place to play? Join us every Saturday for a fun game of chess with friends at Rancho Bernardo Library!

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Bilingualism Community Workshop

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, En Español
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Bilingualism Community Workshop by UC Irvine Students.  ' Taller 3: Estrategias y recursos para fomentar el bilingüismo en niños con diferentes habilidades y necesidades. ...

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, En Español
Event Details:

Bilingualism Community Workshop by UC Irvine Students.  '

Taller 3: Estrategias y recursos para fomentar el bilingüismo en niños con diferentes habilidades y necesidades.

 

 

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.

Puzzle Races

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - University Community at University Community Library
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a fun day at the Puzzle Races! Watch as teams race to complete a comic-themed 500-piece puzzle within 2 1/2 hours. Winning teams will get to take home a brand-new puzzl...

Encouraged
Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: Community Room - University Community
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Join us for a fun day at the Puzzle Races! Watch as teams race to complete a comic-themed 500-piece puzzle within 2 1/2 hours. Winning teams will get to take home a brand-new puzzle!

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.

Sew Together

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
IDEA Lab Program at Central Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Learn entry level operating instructions for computerized sewing machines and beginning techniques.  Participants will make a zippered pencil case. All materials provided. ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: IDEA Lab Program
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn entry level operating instructions for computerized sewing machines and beginning techniques.  Participants will make a zippered pencil case.

All materials provided. 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.

Tech Help

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Accessibility
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Need help with your email? Struggling to navigate a particular website? New smartphone or tablet? Come get some tech help with our library staff! We're experienced with tech proble...

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility
Event Details:

Need help with your email? Struggling to navigate a particular website? New smartphone or tablet? Come get some tech help with our library staff! We're experienced with tech problem-solving and are eager to assist you!

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.

Clay Cane Workshop with Artreach

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Encouraged
Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 23
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Hangout Hub

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
Accessibility, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Unwind, hang out, and meet friends at PQ library's new Hangout Hub! You can: · Enjoy assorted board games, adult coloring pages, puzzles, even Legos to unleash your crea...

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

Unwind, hang out, and meet friends at PQ library's new Hangout Hub!

You can:

· Enjoy assorted board games, adult coloring pages, puzzles, even Legos to unleash your creativity.

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Chess Club

Saturday, August 10, 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.

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

Heartfulness Meditation

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us for the enlightening workshop to rejuvenate your body, mind and soul. The session will cover : · Simple breathing techniques to relax your body · Heartfu...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Details:

Join us for the enlightening workshop to rejuvenate your body, mind and soul.

The session will cover :

· Simple breathing techniques to relax your body

· Heartfulness relaxation to relax your mind

Optimize Your Social Security & Financial Literacy workshop

Sunday, August 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Description of Event:

OPTIMIZE YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS Maximizing your Social Security is more difficult than most people think. The 2,728 rules are complicated, particularly if you're married, di...

City Heights/Weingart Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Description of Event

OPTIMIZE YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS Maximizing your Social Security is more difficult than most people think.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Crafting & Games /Manualidades y Juegos Familiares

Sunday, August 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of crafting fun!  Supplies will be on hand for this regular drop in program so the whole family can create.  __________________...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - Logan Heights
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of crafting fun!  Supplies will be on hand for this regular drop in program so the whole family can create. 

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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.

Sunday Board Game Cafe with Friends and Family

Sunday, August 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Gather with friends and family of all ages to explore modern and classic board games. Develop strategies and problem solving skills all while meeting new people and having fun. An ...

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Gather with friends and family of all ages to explore modern and classic board games. Develop strategies and problem solving skills all while meeting new people and having fun.

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Mini Movers and Music

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

This is the perfect class for all those mini-movers out there! It’s filled with creative movement, lots of fun music and dance games. This energetic and expressive Mini Movers &...

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

This is the perfect class for all those mini-movers out there! It’s filled with creative movement, lots of fun music and dance games.

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

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance (Tai Ji Quan) has been shown to improve balance and mobility and reduce the risk of falls.  People of all ability levels are welcome.  T...

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance (Tai Ji Quan) has been shown to improve balance and mobility and reduce the risk of falls.  People of all ability levels are welcome.  This class can be conducted from a seated or standing position.&nbsp