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Memory Screenings (in Study Room 1)

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Sharp Healthcare Workshop
Age Group:
Older Adults
Event Details:

If you are concerned about changes in your memory, the Sharp Neuro-cognitive Research Center is offering free screenings to help detect early signs of memory loss and other cogniti...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Sharp Healthcare Workshop
Event Details:

If you are concerned about changes in your memory, the Sharp Neuro-cognitive Research Center is offering free screenings to help detect early signs of memory loss and other cognitive issues. 

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

Mindful Meditation

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Mindful meditation can help lower heart rate, respiration, blood pressure, and stress.  Instructors from the Healthy Adventures Foundation will lead participants in meditative...

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:

Mindful meditation can help lower heart rate, respiration, blood pressure, and stress.  Instructors from the Healthy Adventures Foundation will lead participants in meditative breathing, a contract/relax exercise, and guided imagery.  At

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

Mandarin Chinese Storytime 中文故事時間

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Children's Area - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, , Literature
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join Ms Mei as she presents stories and songs and crafts in Mandarin.   All ages are welcome.  

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Children's Area - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, , Literature
Event Details:

Join Ms Mei as she presents stories and songs and crafts in Mandarin.  

All ages are welcome.

 

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

Block Party - Lego Playtime for Kids

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

We supply the Legos, you provide the creativity!  Children ages 6-12 are invited to unleash their imaginations and build!  This program will meet on the first and third M...

Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

We supply the Legos, you provide the creativity!  Children ages 6-12 are invited to unleash their imaginations and build!  This program will meet on the first and third Monday of each month. 

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

SRP 2024: Zovargo Animal Encounter

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us for our final Summer Reading Event: Zovargo Animal Show (and ice cream!) Learn all about Zovargo's animal ambassadors while getting a close up view. Both educational a...

Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us for our final Summer Reading Event: Zovargo Animal Show (and ice cream!) Learn all about Zovargo's animal ambassadors while getting a close up view.

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

Craftronics | Library NExT

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - University Community at University Community Library
Program Type:
Library NExT, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Learn about electronics and circuits while creating a fun craft project! Previous projects include a moving origami swan, light-up LED bracelet or robot bug. This is an in-perso...

Encouraged
Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: Community Room - University Community
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Library NExT, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Learn about electronics and circuits while creating a fun craft project! Previous projects include a moving origami swan, light-up LED bracelet or robot bug.

This is an in-person workshop.

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, August 5, 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, August 5, 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 "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.

Lego Playtime

Monday, August 5, 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 "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.

Recycled Glass Jar Art Workshop for Adults

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Art, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us and turn an old glass jar into a beautiful vase or pencil holder. All supplies will be provided.

Encouraged
Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Summer Reading Program
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us and turn an old glass jar into a beautiful vase or pencil holder.

All supplies will be provided.

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, August 5, 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, August 5, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Homeschool Resource Center 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: Homeschool Resource Center
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

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.

Girls Who Code: HTML workshop

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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:

HTML is the backbone of the web. Find out how it works! Bring your own device, if possible. Typing experience recommended. For Grade 3+ Snacks will be provided, sponsored by the...

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: 15
Event Details:

HTML is the backbone of the web. Find out how it works! Bring your own device, if possible. Typing experience recommended. For Grade 3+

Snacks will be provided, sponsored by the Scripps Ranch Friends of the Library. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Signing Pajama Storytime

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Balboa Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Come join us for a signing pajama storytime at the Balboa Branch Library. Signs at Play’s Jennifer Duncan will teach sign language basics to foster early literacy skills. Enjoy fun...

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

Come join us for a signing pajama storytime at the Balboa Branch Library. Signs at Play’s Jennifer Duncan will teach sign language basics to foster early literacy skills. Enjoy fun stories and songs. Kids can come dressed in their pajamas.

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

Adolescent Brain & Behavior | Library NExT: PACE

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
DiscoverU, Library NExT, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

Dive into the fascinating and complex world of pre-teen and teenage development! This program provides a deep understanding of how the adolescent brain evolves and how these change...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: All Ages, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: DiscoverU, Library NExT, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Dive into the fascinating and complex world of pre-teen and teenage development! This program provides a deep understanding of how the adolescent brain evolves and how these changes influence behavior, emotions, and social interactions.

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.

Journal Jam

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult Reading Area at North Park Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Journal Jam at the Library is every first Monday of the month at 6:00pm! The first session will be on Monday, February 5th! Dive into the fun world of journaling with us! Use yo...

Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Adult Reading Area
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Art, Wellness
Event Details:

Journal Jam at the Library is every first Monday of the month at 6:00pm! The first session will be on Monday, February 5th!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Lego Club

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Come build your creations while making new friends!  All Legos will be supplied by the North University Community Branch Library.  Your creation may even be featured in o...

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Come build your creations while making new friends!  All Legos will be supplied by the North University Community Branch Library.  Your creation may even be featured in our display case!

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

Gay Men's Book Club

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Study Room 3 - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

The Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Branch Library’s Gay Men’s Book Club will read a book with gay themes each month, mostly novels and memoirs, and get together to discuss ...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Study Room 3 - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

The Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Branch Library’s Gay Men’s Book Club will read a book with gay themes each month, mostly novels and memoirs, and get together to discuss it. The readings will explore a variety of topics, particularl

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

Gay Men's Book Club

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Study Room 3 - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

The Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Branch Library’s Gay Men’s Book Club will read a book with gay themes each month, mostly novels and memoirs, and get together to discuss ...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Study Room 3 - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

The Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Branch Library’s Gay Men’s Book Club will read a book with gay themes each month, mostly novels and memoirs, and get together to discuss it. The readings will explore a variety of topics, particularl

City Heights Area Planning Committee

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Description of Event:

City Heights Are Planning Committee meeting

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

City Heights Are Planning Committee meeting

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

Fortune & Glory - SDPL's Role-Playing Game Program for Adults

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room 222 - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Explore New Worlds! Embark on Epic Adventures! Have you ever wanted to play role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons, but didn't know where to start?  Join SDPL's ne...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 222 - Central
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Explore New Worlds! Embark on Epic Adventures!

Have you ever wanted to play role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons, but didn't know where to start? 

Who is the Artist in the AI world?

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center at Central Library
Event Details:

Join Joe Nalven as he presents Who is the Artist in the AI world? Before generative AI (GAI) art, there was digital art and CGI. You've seen movies where credits list digit...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 43
Event Details:

Join Joe Nalven as he presents Who is the Artist in the AI world?

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 with Ms. Carrie

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Put on your favorite PJs and join Ms. Carrie in the Community Room Monday evenings for a pajama storytime.   Pajamas are encouraged, but not required. No sign up require...

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Put on your favorite PJs and join Ms. Carrie in the Community Room Monday evenings for a pajama storytime.

 

Pajamas are encouraged, but not required. No sign up required.