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Knitting & Crochet Circle

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
NU - Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

This is a social group where you can practice your fiber craft in good company, showing off your latest projects, getting support, and make friends. All levels are welcome.

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: NU - Community Room - North University
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:

This is a social group where you can practice your fiber craft in good company, showing off your latest projects, getting support, and make friends. All levels are welcome.

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

Baby Dance Party with Dance to Evolve!

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
NP - Children's Area - North Park at North Park Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

We invite you to join our Baby Dance Party, singing and dancing along with Ms. Andrea from Dance to Evolve! 

We will have songs, movement and tons of fun for your babies to dance, play, and interact! 

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

We invite you to join our Baby Dance Party, singing and dancing along with Ms. Andrea from Dance to Evolve! 

We will have songs, movement and tons of fun for your babies to dance, play, and interact! 

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group

Signing Storytime

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
CH - Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers

A 45-minute Storytime for young children including books and music with the addition of American Sign Language signs with Jennifer Duncan from Signs at Play.

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

A 45-minute Storytime for young children including books and music with the addition of American Sign Language signs with Jennifer Duncan from Signs at Play.

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

Baby Sign Stories

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Chair Yoga

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
PO - Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Featured, Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Using a chair for support, you can practice yoga and receive the benefits of improved circulation, flexibility, and mobility, as well as calm your mind and renew your energy.

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: PO - Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Wellness
Event Details:

Using a chair for support, you can practice yoga and receive the benefits of improved circulation, flexibility, and mobility, as well as calm your mind and renew your energy.

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

Stay & Play Storytime

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
NC - Main Area - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Stay and Play is a play group and storytime for kids age 0-5 and their adults. We especially invite nontraditional caregivers (friends, family members, and neighbors) who care for children in an informal way.

Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: NC - Main Area - North Clairemont
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Accessibility, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Stay and Play is a play group and storytime for kids age 0-5 and their adults. We especially invite nontraditional caregivers (friends, family members, and neighbors) who care for children in an informal way.

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

Living Well for Adults presents Alzheimer's San Diego - How to Talk about Memory Loss

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Learn strategies for adapting to daily challenges, enhancing health and well-being, and planning for the future. For individuals living withearly-stage memory loss and their care partners.
FREE & open to the community!

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

Learn strategies for adapting to daily challenges, enhancing health and well-being, and planning for the future. For individuals living withearly-stage memory loss and their care partners.
FREE & open to the community!

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

Stay and Play

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
BW - Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth at Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Welcome families to Stay and Play. This program is focused towards children 0-5 years old and their caregivers.

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

Welcome families to Stay and Play. This program is focused towards children 0-5 years old and their caregivers.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Genealogy Research: Meet with our volunteer genealogist 10am to Noon

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
AC - Genealogy Table in Marilyn & Gene Marx Special Collections Center (9th Floor) - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages

For those contemplating constructing a family tree, as well as for experienced genealogy researchers.

Volunteers are there to help guide you in your research.

No appointment necessary. First come, first served.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Genealogy Table in Marilyn & Gene Marx Special Collections Center (9th Floor) - Central
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

For those contemplating constructing a family tree, as well as for experienced genealogy researchers.

Volunteers are there to help guide you in your research.

No appointment necessary. First come, first served.

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

RB Knitting Club - Ask Library Staff

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
RB - Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Would you like to learn to knit, crochet, do needlework or just spend time with other creators?

Bring your current project to work on, or if new to the hobbies, we'll help you get going!

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: RB - Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Would you like to learn to knit, crochet, do needlework or just spend time with other creators?

Bring your current project to work on, or if new to the hobbies, we'll help you get going!

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

Tech Help Classes / Horario de Clases

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
OT - Seminar Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Program Type:
Featured, En Español
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Este mes, ven y aprende: Applicaciones de Google I This month, come and learn Google Apps for Everyday

Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: OT - Seminar Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, En Español
Event Details:

Este mes, ven y aprende: Applicaciones de Google I This month, come and learn Google Apps for Everyday

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

Among Friends Storytime

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
MX - Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Join us for a lovely morning of stories, movement, and friendship.

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: MX - Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us for a lovely morning of stories, movement, and friendship.

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

A Book and a Ballerina Storytime

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Join City Ballet of San Diego for "A Book and a Ballerina!" Enjoy listening to a read-aloud, hearing from a professional ballerina, and learning some basic dance steps.

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Join City Ballet of San Diego for "A Book and a Ballerina!" Enjoy listening to a read-aloud, hearing from a professional ballerina, and learning some basic dance steps.

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

Mind & Body Fitness

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
Featured, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

 A class combining sitting and standing yoga exercises, working on muscle strength and balance.  We'll be learning some elements of QiGong, self-massage, deep breathing, followed with meditation at the end. 

 

Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Wellness
Event Details:

 A class combining sitting and standing yoga exercises, working on muscle strength and balance.  We'll be learning some elements of QiGong, self-massage, deep breathing, followed with meditation at the end. 

 

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

Weekly Knitting and Crochet Circle for Adults at the Clairemont Library

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Clairemont Library
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Join the Knitting and Crochet Circle weekly Friday mornings. Learn how or improve your skills. Bring your own project for social crafting or use our materials! 

Library Branch: Clairemont Library
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join the Knitting and Crochet Circle weekly Friday mornings. Learn how or improve your skills. Bring your own project for social crafting or use our materials! 

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

Mindful Meditation for Memory

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
AC - Jaffe Mountain View Reading Room (5th Floor) - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Mindful meditation helps us become aware of what is already true moment by moment. It teaches us how to be unconditionally present, no matter what it is.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Jaffe Mountain View Reading Room (5th Floor) - Central
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Mindful meditation helps us become aware of what is already true moment by moment. It teaches us how to be unconditionally present, no matter what it is.

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group

Story Time Friday

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers

All young children and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs and play. Held outdoors on the grass, bring a blanket or chair.  No Registration required. We hope to see you there

Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

All young children and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs and play. Held outdoors on the grass, bring a blanket or chair.  No Registration required. We hope to see you there

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

Water Capture for Your Garden

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
MX - Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room - Valencia Park/Malcom X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Learn how to set-up water capturing options for your garden with gutter systems, drip areas, drip chains, rain barrels, and more.

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: MX - Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room - Valencia Park/Malcom X
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to set-up water capturing options for your garden with gutter systems, drip areas, drip chains, rain barrels, and more.

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group

Signing Storytime

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers

Join Ms Jennifer from Signs at Play!

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Join Ms Jennifer from Signs at Play!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Posada: Rondalla with Holiday Songs and Refreshments

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
OT - Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages

Come join us in a Rondalla Holiday Program, Posada.  / Ven a un programa navideño de la Rondalla, Posada.

Light refreshments served.  / Habrá refrigerios servidos.

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

Come join us in a Rondalla Holiday Program, Posada.  / Ven a un programa navideño de la Rondalla, Posada.

Light refreshments served.  / Habrá refrigerios servidos.

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Silver Age Yoga - Limit 20 Participants; Get Program Number at Front Desk at 12:30pm

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Older Adults

Starting November 14, program numbers will be given at the front desk at 12:30pm instead of 12pm. We limit 20 participants. We will NOT give out the program numbers earlier than 12:30pm.

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

Starting November 14, program numbers will be given at the front desk at 12:30pm instead of 12pm. We limit 20 participants. We will NOT give out the program numbers earlier than 12:30pm.

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

Mah Jongg

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Come play American Mah Jongg - a game of skill, strategy, and luck!

Experienced and novice players welcome. An instructor will be on hand to teach you.

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Come play American Mah Jongg - a game of skill, strategy, and luck!

Experienced and novice players welcome. An instructor will be on hand to teach you.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Make It! Card Making and Gift Wrap Station

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
AC - Wells Fargo Technology Learning Center (4th Floor) - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
All Ages

Throughout December, drop in anytime during the IDEA Lab's open hours to make a card, gift wrap, gift tag, or other paper crafts for the holiday season at our Card Making & Gift Wrap Station

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Wells Fargo Technology Learning Center (4th Floor) - Central
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

Throughout December, drop in anytime during the IDEA Lab's open hours to make a card, gift wrap, gift tag, or other paper crafts for the holiday season at our Card Making & Gift Wrap Station

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Ugly Sweater Making

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
AC - IDEA Lab Program - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
All Ages

Swing by the IDEA Lab during the week of December 8th to decorate your very own ugly sweater! You provide the sweater...or the shirt, the bag, the whatever...and we provide the materials!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - IDEA Lab Program - Central
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Swing by the IDEA Lab during the week of December 8th to decorate your very own ugly sweater! You provide the sweater...or the shirt, the bag, the whatever...and we provide the materials!