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Kuchipudi: Traditional Indian Dance Performance for Children

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us for a family-friendly performance showcasing the South Indian dance form known as Kuchipudi. This traditional dance combines intricate footwork, dramatic facial expressions...

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join us for a family-friendly performance showcasing the South Indian dance form known as Kuchipudi.

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

Saturday Story Time in the Park

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Park Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Saturday is story time in Kensington Park. Bring a blanket to sit on and get ready for stories, songs, and bubbles! Recommended for ages 1-5. Older siblings are welcome to join in ...

Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Park Area - Kensington
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Saturday is story time in Kensington Park. Bring a blanket to sit on and get ready for stories, songs, and bubbles! Recommended for ages 1-5. Older siblings are welcome to join in on the fun!

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

Winter Reading Mo Willems Celebration

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library at Central Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Celebrate the Winter Reading Challenge with us at our first ever Mo Willems Story Time Dance Party Extravaganza!  Stories, songs, crafts, and more!!  "More?" asks Piggie....

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Early Learning
Event Details:

Celebrate the Winter Reading Challenge with us at our first ever Mo Willems Story Time Dance Party Extravaganza!  Stories, songs, crafts, and more!!  "More?" asks Piggie.  "Yes, Piggie!"  answers Gerald.

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

Find Mindfulness in LEGO: New Year, New Me

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM, Wellness
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Through hands-on activities using LEGO® bricks, children would be encouraged to express their feelings and ideas through LEGO®. We will explore several topics such as family, emoti...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM, Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Through hands-on activities using LEGO® bricks, children would be encouraged to express their feelings and ideas through LEGO®.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Lego and Rokenbok Club

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us every Saturday from 10am-noon for Lego and Rokenbok Club! Patrons will be able to build at their own pace. We will provide a lego square to build on and patrons can cont...

Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Join us every Saturday from 10am-noon for Lego and Rokenbok Club! Patrons will be able to build at their own pace.

We will provide a lego square to build on and patrons can continue to build on it week after week. 

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

Signing Storytime

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Area - North Park at North Park Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Enjoy some sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer from Signs at Play! Come learn some simple signs and songs at this fun weekly event! &nb...

Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Enjoy some sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer from Signs at Play!

Come learn some simple signs and songs at this fun weekly event!

 

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.

Do You Own Your Stuff or Does Your Stuff Own You?

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a program by Oasis: Do You Own Your Stuff or Does Your Stuff Own You? You’ll learn the difference between de-cluttering and organizing and learn about available resourc...

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a program by Oasis: Do You Own Your Stuff or Does Your Stuff Own You? You’ll learn the difference between de-cluttering and organizing and learn about available resources and changes in the resale market.

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.

Musical Instrument Exploration Workshop with Bertrand's Music

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Join Bertrand's Music & Lessons for their community event "Instrument Exploration," tailored to introduce novice musicians to various instruments like flute, clarinet, trumpet,...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Join Bertrand's Music & Lessons for their community event "Instrument Exploration," tailored to introduce novice musicians to various instruments like flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, alto saxophone, and violin.

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.

Paws & Tales Reading Program

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Practice your reading skills with a fluffy friend! Participants learn how to be safe around animals as they improve their reading skills. The ability to read is crucial to ...

Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Practice your reading skills with a fluffy friend! Participants learn how to be safe around animals as they improve their reading skills.

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

Chess Club

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Children's Area - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Come and play chess with other families in the area! Level UP Enrichment is hosting a FREE chess club, providing boards, pieces, and one of our great instructors to help you level ...

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Children's Area - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Come and play chess with other families in the area! Level UP Enrichment is hosting a FREE chess club, providing boards, pieces, and one of our great instructors to help you level UP your chess!

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.

Lego Free Play

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Children's Area - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: Children's Area - North Clairemont
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Digital Navigator / Navegador Digital

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 11:30am - 3:30pm
Lobby - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

NEED TECH HELP AND TECH RESOURCES?!The City of San Diego and the San Diego Futures Foundation are offering FREE Digital Navigator drop-in services.Stop in for one on one ...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Lobby - Logan Heights
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

NEED TECH HELP AND TECH RESOURCES?!

The City of San Diego and the San Diego Futures Foundation are offering FREE Digital Navigator drop-in services.

Place Holder For Little Fish Comics (second choice)

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Art Reception: Drew Bandish

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery at San Carlos Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
All Ages, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Drew Bandish and his student’s, Drew’s Art Pals, will be filling the San Carlos Winer Family Community Room with their beautiful watercolors and colored pencil drawings for the mon...

Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: All Ages, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Drew Bandish and his student’s, Drew’s Art Pals, will be filling the San Carlos Winer Family Community Room with their beautiful watercolors and colored pencil drawings for the month of January.

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.

Family Board Game Afternoons

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

3rd Saturdays - January 18 ● February 15 ● March 15Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of playing award-winning board games for children ages 2-17 and their families! Whether you're...

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

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SD Fixit Clinic

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Event Details:

Do you have a household item in need of repair? Don’t trash it! Come fix it for FREE. We will provide the space, tools, and expert coaches to help you troubleshoot and repair your ...

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Event Details:

Do you have a household item in need of repair? Don’t trash it! Come fix it for FREE. We will provide the space, tools, and expert coaches to help you troubleshoot and repair your well-loved item.

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.

Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Evil Threatens! The World Needs Heroes! Come play Dungeons and Dragons and other roleplaying games (RPGs).  New and experienced players welcome. Open to everyone age 13 a...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Evil Threatens! The World Needs Heroes! 

Come play Dungeons and Dragons and other roleplaying games (RPGs).  New and experienced players welcome. Open to everyone age 13 and older. 

La Jolla Symphony & Chorus Chamber Series

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Description of Event:

La Jolla Symphony & Chorus is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization which performs a full concert season, and is comprised entirely of volunteer non-professional musicians. The LJSC Ch...

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

La Jolla Symphony & Chorus is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization which performs a full concert season, and is comprised entirely of volunteer non-professional musicians.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Adrienne Nims and Spirit Wind

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Featured, Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Adrienne Nims and Spirit Wind take you on a musical journey with lush harmonies, mystical melodies, and global rhythms.The band's music, performed on flutes, saxophones, keyboard, ...

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Adrienne Nims and Spirit Wind take you on a musical journey with lush harmonies, mystical melodies, and global rhythms.

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

Food & Wellness Workshop with Dr. Jennifer Wall: Feed the Family Efficiently

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join Dr. Jennifer Wall (PhD, Nutritional Sciences) for a series of food & wellness workshops at the La Jolla/Riford Library. This workshop's topic is Feed the Family Effic...

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Join Dr.

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

OASIS presents: Tame Your Sugar Dragon

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Tame your Sugar Dragon hosted by OASIS (free to the public) Start 2025 on the right foot! Want to curb your sugar intake? In this class, you will learn tips and tricks th...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Tame your Sugar Dragon hosted by OASIS (free to the public) 

Start 2025 on the right foot! 

This event is in the "All Ages" 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.

Persian Music Concert in the Park

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Park Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the Kensington-Normal Heights Library for a Free Persian Music Concert in the park. The music will be jazz inspired with a Persian flair. There will be a mix of Eastern ...

Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Park Area - Kensington
Age Group: All Ages, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join us at the Kensington-Normal Heights Library for a Free Persian Music Concert in the park. The music will be jazz inspired with a Persian flair. There will be a mix of Eastern and Western Instruments. This is a monthly music series.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

RB Chess Club

Saturday, January 18, 2025 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 "Adults" group.

Zentangle Method Class - Hot Air Balloon

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Zentangle is a form of meditative art that involves creating intricate designs using repetitive patterns. It is a way to help people focus, relax, and find inner peace through draw...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Adult Area - Kensington
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Zentangle is a form of meditative art that involves creating intricate designs using repetitive patterns. It is a way to help people focus, relax, and find inner peace through drawing.