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Sit and Knit /Club de Tejido

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month to practice knitting.  Beginners and knitters of all levels are welcome to attend.  We provide materials and instruction....

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month to practice knitting.  Beginners and knitters of all levels are welcome to attend.  We provide materials and instruction.  Bring a project you're currently working on, or try somethin

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.

Create It! @ the Library

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday from 5-5:30pm for Create! At the Library, featuring a new craft each week. This program is for youth aged 5-11, that will develop fine motor skills and creati...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday from 5-5:30pm for Create! At the Library, featuring a new craft each week. This program is for youth aged 5-11, that will develop fine motor skills and creativity. 

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

Teen Game Room

Tuesday, October 22, 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 "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.

San Carlos Youth Chess

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery at San Carlos Library
Program Type:
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Are you the next Judith Polgar? Do you aspire to become the next Beth Harmon? Can you dethrone Magnus Carlsen and become the Chess World Champion? Or, do you simply want to enhance...

Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type:
Event Details:

Are you the next Judith Polgar? Do you aspire to become the next Beth Harmon? Can you dethrone Magnus Carlsen and become the Chess World Champion? Or, do you simply want to enhance your memory and prevent Alzheimer’s?

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

Teen Dungeons and Dragons: Investigation Check

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 222 - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Art, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Join us to investigate strange disappearances, odd dimensions, and surprising happenstances in a Dungeons and Dragons campaign. Learn and play together!  For ages 12-18....

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 222 - Central
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join us to investigate strange disappearances, odd dimensions, and surprising happenstances in a Dungeons and Dragons campaign.

Learn and play together! 

For ages 12-18. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Tinker Tuesdays

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Art, , IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Bring your ideas to life at our Mobile Maker Lab in the Mission Hills-Hillcrest Library. Learn to use various programs and equipment  such as our 3D printer and die cut machin...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, , IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Bring your ideas to life at our Mobile Maker Lab in the Mission Hills-Hillcrest Library. Learn to use various programs and equipment  such as our 3D printer and die cut machine powered by Silhouette Studio.

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

Sign Language Storytime

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us for a special Sign Language Storytime presented by Signs at Play.   Listen to stories and learn sign language.   Feel free to come dressed in your favor...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Join us for a special Sign Language Storytime presented by Signs at Play.   Listen to stories and learn sign language.   Feel free to come dressed in your favorite pajamas!  Storytime takes place the 4th Tuesday of each mo

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Dia de los Muertos

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Mexican Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a special holiday to honor loved ones who have passed.  Decorate a small Sugar Skull  to learn how to prepare for the Mexi...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, Cultural Appreciation
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Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Mexican Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a special holiday to honor loved ones who have passed.  Decorate a small Sugar Skull  to learn how to prepare for the Mexican Day of the Dead!

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

Scripps Mesa Garden Club

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Monthly speakers on a variety of topics of interest to gardeners.  The group tours members gardens and goes on outings to interesting nurseries and farms. 

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

Monthly speakers on a variety of topics of interest to gardeners.  The group tours members gardens and goes on outings to interesting nurseries and farms. 

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.

Kamishibai StoryBox Theatre

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Area - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

Presented by Write Out Loud San Diego, "StoryBox" is the American name given to the Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai. StoryBox combines dramatic storytelling with ...

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Children's Area - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Presented by Write Out Loud San Diego, "StoryBox" is the American name given to the Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai.

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.

Art Buffet for Kids

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Area - North Park at North Park Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

North Park Library is happy to present this art event for kids- Art Buffet! The tables will be loaded with supplies like straws, tissue paper, beads, paint, yarn, sequins, ...

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

North Park Library is happy to present this art event for kids- Art Buffet!

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

Ocean Beach Book Club

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

The Ocean Beach Book Club is back in the library! Join this long-standing group for spirited discussions and diverse books the last Tuesday of the month. A limited number of copies...

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Literature
Event Details:

The Ocean Beach Book Club is back in the library! Join this long-standing group for spirited discussions and diverse books the last Tuesday of the month.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Science Fiction Book Group

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a fun discussion of Science Fiction novels!

Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - Kensington
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Join us for a fun discussion of Science Fiction novels!

Celebrity Memoir Book Club

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Seminar 1 - North University at North University Community Library
Event Details:

The Celebrity Memoir Book Club selects a celebrity memoir to read and discuss each month. This month's selection is The Storyteller by David Grohl.

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Seminar 1 - North University
Event Details:

The Celebrity Memoir Book Club selects a celebrity memoir to read and discuss each month.

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

Bilingual Storytime - SPANISH/ENGLISH

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Snook's Nook Storytime Area at Rancho Bernardo Library
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join Ms. Lea for an engaging storytime with stories and songs in English and Spanish!   For ages 5-8. No registration necessary. Program dates and times subject to ch...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Snook's Nook Storytime Area
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join Ms. Lea for an engaging storytime with stories and songs in English and Spanish!

 

For ages 5-8. No registration necessary.

Program dates and times subject to change.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Concert Series: Cobby Music, jazz singer

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

The Carmel Valley Library Family Concert Series presents a different artist each month. Admission is free. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Carmel Valley Librar...

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Event Details:

The Carmel Valley Library Family Concert Series presents a different artist each month. Admission is free. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Carmel Valley Library. 

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

Short "Classics" Book Club

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Featured, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a discussion of "classic" books on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm in the Community Room.  The October selection is Small Things Like These by Claire Ke...

Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Literature
Event Details:

Join us for a discussion of "classic" books on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm in the Community Room.  The October selection is Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan.  We hope to see you there.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Exploring the Past Lectures: Nathan "Nate" Harrison

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Vicki Morgan and Yvette Porter Moore cover the life and times of Nathan “Nate” Harrison, the first African American landowner in San Diego. Special Collections of San Diego...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Vicki Morgan and Yvette Porter Moore cover the life and times of Nathan “Nate” Harrison, the first African American landowner in San Diego.

Registrar of Voters Training

All Day
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Qi Gong: Recharging Body & Mind

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, , Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Qi Gong (Chi Gong) is a simple preventative health method of relaxing and harmonizing the body. These gentle exercises are suitable for any age and health condition. Free class....

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

Qi Gong (Chi Gong) is a simple preventative health method of relaxing and harmonizing the body. These gentle exercises are suitable for any age and health condition.

Free class.  Interested?  Simply attend. 

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

Dance It Out! Bilingual Storytime /¡Baila! Hora de cuentos bilingüe

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Area - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us in this dancing storytime that geared towards toddlers and their parents. Enjoy new and classic stories of all kinds and get ready to get all those wiggles out and dance aw...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - Logan Heights
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us in this dancing storytime that geared towards toddlers and their parents. Enjoy new and classic stories of all kinds and get ready to get all those wiggles out and dance away the jiggles and pent up energy!

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

Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Storytime

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

In honor of Nuestra Cultura (our library's version of National Hispanic Heritage Month) and Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), we will host a special storytime led by Ms. Jackie...

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

In honor of Nuestra Cultura (our library's version of National Hispanic Heritage Month) and Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), we will host a special storytime led by Ms. Jackie! She will read stories and sing and play guitar. 

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

DOWNSTAIRS: Sing & Sign Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Circle - Point Loma at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

Learn signs to use with your child! Signing fun with songs, stories, and finger plays as well as tips for using sign language as a preverbal communication tool with your little one...

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Storytime Circle - Point Loma
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:

Learn signs to use with your child! Signing fun with songs, stories, and finger plays as well as tips for using sign language as a preverbal communication tool with your little one.

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

Outdoor Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Taylor Greene - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy simple stories, songs and community.  Reading practice helps young ones to develop school readiness skills and also encourag...

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Taylor Greene - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:

Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy simple stories, songs and community.  Reading practice helps young ones to develop school readiness skills and also encourages  perspective-taking, enhanced language ability, and critica