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

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Featured, , Homework Help
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignm...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Featured, , Homework Help
Event Details:

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

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

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Featured, Homework Help
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignm...

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Featured, Homework Help
Event Details:

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

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

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Kreutzkamp Foundation Foundation Children's Homework Center - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Featured, Homework Help
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignm...

Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Kreutzkamp Foundation Foundation Children's Homework Center - San Ysidro
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Featured, Homework Help
Event Details:

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

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

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Featured, Homework Help
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignm...

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Featured, Homework Help
Event Details:

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

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

Crafts for Kids: Winter Holiday Ornaments

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Sign ups are required and will start on November 9 at noon.  Space is limited. Celebrate the winter holidays by creating your very own ornament! Local design studio Toshwer...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Sign ups are required and will start on November 9 at noon.  Space is limited.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

10th Annual Ornament Party for Families

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

You're invited to the Point Loma/Hervey Library's 10th Annual Ornament Party! Make a variety of unique holiday ornaments while enjoying a festive, family-friendly afternoon of craf...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Age Group: All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

You're invited to the Point Loma/Hervey Library's 10th Annual Ornament Party!

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.

LEGO Power Hour

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 3 - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Join us every Monday for LEGO Power Hour! Build your own creations to display in our library.  Program will take place in our study rooms 3 and 4. 

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Study Room 3 - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us every Monday for LEGO Power Hour! Build your own creations to display in our library.  Program will take place in our study rooms 3 and 4. 

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

Teen IDEA Lab /Laboratorio de Ideas para Adolescentes

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
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: Middle School Age, Teens
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!

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

Bio Lab Workshop: Elephant Toothpaste

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Youth are invited to join the La Jolla/Riford Library and students from the Point Loma Nazarene Biology Department in a fun & hands-on series of Bio Lab workshops! In this...

Encouraged
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Youth are invited to join the La Jolla/Riford Library and students from the Point Loma Nazarene Biology Department in a fun & hands-on series of Bio Lab workshops!

 

In this workshop, students will be making Elephant Toot

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

Kids Book Club and Craft

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Patio - Balboa at Balboa Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Join us on the second Monday of each month for a fun book discussion and craft for kids aged 8-12. This month we will be discussing The Wild Robot by Peter Brown.  Snacks are ...

Library Branch: Balboa Library
Room: Patio - Balboa
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Join us on the second Monday of each month for a fun book discussion and craft for kids aged 8-12. This month we will be discussing The Wild Robot by Peter Brown.  Snacks are provided!

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

Maker Monday: Crochet Basics

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Legler Benbough Performance Area at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Join the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab for Maker Mondays, every 2nd and 4th Monday at 4pm. Each session the IDEA Lab team will focus on a different design project and will highligh...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Legler Benbough Performance Area
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab for Maker Mondays, every 2nd and 4th Monday at 4pm. Each session the IDEA Lab team will focus on a different design project and will highlight a piece of technology found within our lab.

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.

SPARK Games

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Join us to play SPARK games with Healthy Advetures Foundation.   

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

Join us to play SPARK games with Healthy Advetures Foundation. 

 

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

Teen Book Club

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Homeschool Resource Center at Mission Valley Library
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Get ready for a great discussion featuring a book targeted to middle schoolers. Plus enjoy snacks! A FREE copy of the selected book will be offered on a first-come, first-served ba...

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Homeschool Resource Center
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Get ready for a great discussion featuring a book targeted to middle schoolers. Plus enjoy snacks!

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

Teen Karaoke

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Come and sing with us at the Teen Center! Clean songs only. There will be no judgment and we’re all here to have a blast! Ages 12-18. 

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Come and sing with us at the Teen Center! Clean songs only. There will be no judgment and we’re all here to have a blast! Ages 12-18. 

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

Mission Valley Kids Book and Craft Club

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Join us every second Monday for an entertaining book club where we’ll discuss a great kids book, do a related craft, and enjoy snacks. A FREE copy of the month’s book will be offer...

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Join us every second Monday for an entertaining book club where we’ll discuss a great kids book, do a related craft, and enjoy snacks.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" 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.

Game On @ the Library

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Come enjoy a night of board games and fun! Feel free to bring beverages, snacks, and your own games. 

Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Come enjoy a night of board games and fun! Feel free to bring beverages, snacks, and your own games.

 

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

Introduction to Engineering

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

In this workshop participants will learn how to think like engineers by exploring engineering concepts like designing, prototyping, and testing through elements of VEX and FRC robo...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

In this workshop participants will learn how to think like engineers by exploring engineering concepts like designing, prototyping, and testing through elements of VEX and FRC robotics. This program is intended for students in grades 4-8.

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.

Homework Help

Monday, December 9, 2024 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...

Cancelled
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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Jingle Bell Ornament Craft -- Family Fun Day!

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Come join us in making Jingle Bell Ornaments.  Free to all, supplies provided while they last.

Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Art
Event Details:

Come join us in making Jingle Bell Ornaments.  Free to all, supplies provided while they last.

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 Playtime

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Area - North Park at North Park Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Kids can enjoy being creative by building with LEGO blocks and DUPLO bricks. It's a great opportunity for exploring with new ideas, as well as sharing concepts and strategies with ...

Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Kids can enjoy being creative by building with LEGO blocks and DUPLO bricks. It's a great opportunity for exploring with new ideas, as well as sharing concepts and strategies with other attendees.

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

Teen Game Room

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Gang Beasts and more. 

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Gang Beasts and more. 

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

DIY Folded Book Candle Holder Workshop For Adults

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join this workshop right in time for the holidays season and turn an old book into a candle holder. 

Encouraged
Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Join this workshop right in time for the holidays season and turn an old book into a candle holder. 

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

Pajama Storytime

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Come join us with your little ones at the Mountain View/Beckwourth Branch Library in the children’s area for pajama storytime. Have your kids come in their pajamas and enjoy storie...

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

Come join us with your little ones at the Mountain View/Beckwourth Branch Library in the children’s area for pajama storytime.

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

Meditation for a Happy Life

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Seminar Room A - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Learn and practice meditation, improve harmony at home and at work, and build your wisdom and inner peace.  This secular and modern approach to traditional Buddhist teachings ...

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

Learn and practice meditation, improve harmony at home and at work, and build your wisdom and inner peace.  This secular and modern approach to traditional Buddhist teachings is led by Ashley Davis, co-founder of The Center for Harmonious Liv