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DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

Thursday, September 26, 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 "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.

Board Game Afternoon and Learn To Play DnD!

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Have someone in your family who wants to learn how to play chess? Join us for our revamped Board Game Afternoon program now with Chess lessons!  Not interested Chess? No probl...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Have someone in your family who wants to learn how to play chess? Join us for our revamped Board Game Afternoon program now with Chess lessons!  Not interested 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.

Get Crafty with Miss Gaby - Shirt Painting!

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Art, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Let's Make Art!  Join Miss Gaby for Shirt Painting - - Design your own T-shirt!  All materials will be provided while supplies last.

Encouraged
Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Let's Make Art!  Join Miss Gaby for Shirt Painting - - Design your own T-shirt!  All materials will be provided while supplies last.

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.

Chess Club

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Patio - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

All ages are welcome. Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world. We welcome players with all levels of chess experience from beginners...

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Patio - North University
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

All ages are welcome.

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

TWEEN PHYSICS CAMP: Interactive Classical Physics

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

This course is an interactive introduction to classical physics (forces, movement, energy, and more) filled with interactive demonstrations, science experiments, and activities led...

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

This course is an interactive introduction to classical physics (forces, movement, energy, and more) filled with interactive demonstrations, science experiments, and activities led by student volunteers from Project NexTech.

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.

Create-it Thursday: Nuestra Cultura Guatemalan Kites

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Accessibility, Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, En Español
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

We're celebrating Nuestra Cultura! Join us to learn how to craft your very own Guatemalan Cometa! Kites are an important cultural symbol in Guatemala made to honor and celebrate lo...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Celebration Month, Accessibility, Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, En Español
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:

We're celebrating Nuestra Cultura! Join us to learn how to craft your very own Guatemalan Cometa! Kites are an important cultural symbol in Guatemala made to honor and celebrate loved ones who have passed on. 

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

Arts and Crafts /Artes y Artesanía

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Get messy, make mistakes, and prepare to make ART! Join us every Thursday to get creative! ___________________________ ¡Ensúciate, comete errores y prepárate para hac...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Get messy, make mistakes, and prepare to make ART!

Join us every Thursday to get creative!

___________________________

¡Ensúciate, comete errores y prepárate para hacer ARTE!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Balboa Library Chess Club

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Balboa Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Enjoy playing chess or have you always wanted to learn? Chess increases problem solving skills, abstract reasoning, creative and strategic thinking, and pattern recognition. Best o...

Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Enjoy playing chess or have you always wanted to learn? Chess increases problem solving skills, abstract reasoning, creative and strategic thinking, and pattern recognition. Best of all, it’s fun to play!

All ages and levels welcome!

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.

Banned Book Bingo: Celebrating the Freedom to Read!

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, LGBTQIA+, Literature
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate Banned Books week! Play bingo and win prizes while learning about book bans and how you can support the freedom to read.  Space is limited. Game play availab...

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, LGBTQIA+, Literature
Event Details:

Celebrate Banned Books week! Play bingo and win prizes while learning about book bans and how you can support the freedom to read

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

Cozy Caterpillar Club

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Reading Area - Paradise Hills at Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Early Learning, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us every other Thursday for fun sensory play, arts & craft, & fun games. For kids age 3 to 8 years old.       

Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Room: Reading Area - Paradise Hills
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Featured, Art, Early Learning, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us every other Thursday for fun sensory play, arts & craft, & fun games. For kids age 3 to 8 years old. 

 

 

 

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.

Cozy Crafting: Crochet Club

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of crochet! Any skill level is welcome - we can teach you. Materials will be provided, or bring your own projects.

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of crochet! Any skill level is welcome - we can teach you. Materials will be provided, or bring your own projects.

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

Healthy Cooking /Cocina Saludable

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Learn new plant based recipes that are healthy and delicious. ________________________________________ Aprenda nuevas recetas a base de plantas que sean saludables y delicios...

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

Learn new plant based recipes that are healthy and delicious.

________________________________________

Aprenda nuevas recetas a base de plantas que sean saludables y deliciosas.

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

Nuestra Cultura Craft: Ojo de Dios

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Patio - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

It's Nuestra Cultura!  So we're making a God's Eye craft--in Spanish a Ojo de Dios!  Stop by, create this art, and in doing so, wish our kids a good long life, protection...

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Children's Patio - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art
Event Details:

It's Nuestra Cultura!  So we're making a God's Eye craft--in Spanish a Ojo de Dios!  Stop by, create this art, and in doing so, wish our kids a good long life, protection, and, of course, abundant crops.  (Abundant crops?  Huh?

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Downtown Chess @ San Diego Central Library Courtyard/1st floor Lobby

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Lobby - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm for Courtyard Chess. Downtown Chess meets at the courtyard/1st floor lobby of the San Diego Central Library @ Joan ^ Irwin Jacobs Comm...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Lobby - Central
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm for Courtyard Chess. Downtown Chess meets at the courtyard/1st floor lobby of the San Diego Central Library @ Joan ^ Irwin Jacobs Common. All ages are welcome to join. 

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.

Ecologik: Biodiversity Snapshot

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Recommended age: 9-15. Scientists can’t be everywhere at once, so it’s important to crowdsource science! Learn how you can contribute to scientific discoveries using tools many of ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Recommended age: 9-15. Scientists can’t be everywhere at once, so it’s important to crowdsource science! Learn how you can contribute to scientific discoveries using tools many of us have in the palm of our hands. Registration Required. 

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

Table Top Games

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Legler Benbough Teen Gaming Area at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Wellness
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Do you love competitive board game classics like Jenga, Dominoes, Uno, Monopoly, or maybe relaxing by working on a jigsaw puzzle? Drop by the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab with you...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Legler Benbough Teen Gaming Area
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Wellness
Event Details:

Do you love competitive board game classics like Jenga, Dominoes, Uno, Monopoly, or maybe relaxing by working on a jigsaw puzzle? Drop by the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab with your friends and play!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Short Story Awards and Open Mic Night

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor) at Central Library
Age Group:
All Ages, Teens
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate the winners of the Teen Short Story Contest: A World Without Books. Hear from teens as they read excerpts from their work. Food and drinks provided. Have...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor)
Age Group: All Ages, Teens
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate the winners of the Teen Short Story Contest: A World Without Books. Hear from teens as they read excerpts from their work. Food and drinks provided.

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

Carmel Valley Planning Board Meeting

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Carmel Valley Community Planning Board meets on the fourth Thursday of the month as of March 23rd, 2023 at the Carmel Valley Library's Community Room. For the Agenda and Subcommitt...

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Carmel Valley Community Planning Board meets on the fourth Thursday of the month as of March 23rd, 2023 at the Carmel Valley Library's Community Room.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Grace Book Nook

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 9:30am - 5:00pm
Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Expend Shopping

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Expend Shopping

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

Get Caught Reading a Banned Book!

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 9:30am - 6:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Literature
Age Group:
All Ages, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

It's Banned Books Week.  Get caught reading a banned book and  get your photo taken with our Polaroid camera to go on for our "Wanted Wall"!

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Age Group: All Ages, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Literature
Event Details:

It's Banned Books Week.  Get caught reading a banned book and  get your photo taken with our Polaroid camera to go on for our "Wanted Wall"!

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

Baby Dance Party with Dance to Evolve!

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Area - North Park at North Park Library
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...

Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: 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, September 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers
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. The last 10-15 minu...

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: 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, September 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning,
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us weekly for 30 minutes for songs, stories, and sign language followed by 30 minutes of free play and snacks. This is a free program for parents and their babies/toddlers....

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning,
Event Details:

Join us weekly for 30 minutes for songs, stories, and sign language followed by 30 minutes of free play and snacks.

This is a free program for parents and their babies/toddlers. 

 

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

Sensory Playtime

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

An inclusive program for ages 3-5 years, of all abilities, especially those with special needs.  Enjoy a  free play in a small group setting. Limit 20.Participants will b...

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

An inclusive program for ages 3-5 years, of all abilities, especially those with special needs.  Enjoy a  free play in a small group setting. Limit 20.Participants will be let in on a first-come, first-served basis.