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Cozy Crafting: Crochet Club

Thursday, October 31, 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 "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.

Trick or Treat at the Library!

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library at Central Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Join us for a bewitching adventure this Halloween at the library! Ghouls and goblins of all ages can enjoy a spine-chilling treat-filled journey. Wander through our library’s diffe...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Join us for a bewitching adventure this Halloween at the library! Ghouls and goblins of all ages can enjoy a spine-chilling treat-filled journey.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

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

Thursday, October 31, 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 "Middle School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Halloween Party

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Join the Teen Center for a spooky party featuring sugar skull decoration, games, crafts and a costume contest with prizes. Ages 12-18 only.

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

Join the Teen Center for a spooky party featuring sugar skull decoration, games, crafts and a costume contest with prizes. Ages 12-18 only.

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

Table Top Games

Thursday, October 31, 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 "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.

Tarot Readings with Lana

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Just for Halloween Night, join OB Library staff member Lana for FREE Tarot readings! Lana will guide you through using your intuition and energy to interpret the cards’ meaning. No...

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

Just for Halloween Night, join OB Library staff member Lana for FREE Tarot readings! Lana will guide you through using your intuition and energy to interpret the cards’ meaning. Note: this is for entertainment purposes only.

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

Teen Game Room

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
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. 

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Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 7:30pm - 8:00pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Branches:
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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.

Knitting & Crochet Circle

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

This is a knit and crochet group where you can learn how to knit/crochet, knit/crochet in good company, show off your latest projects, and get to know your fellow neighbors.

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

This is a knit and crochet group where you can learn how to knit/crochet, knit/crochet in good company, show off your latest projects, and get to know your fellow neighbors.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Grace Book Nook

Friday, November 1, 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 "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Baby Dance Party with Dance to Evolve!

Friday, November 1, 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, November 1, 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, November 1, 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Chair Yoga/Yoga en silla

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, En Español, Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a low impact exercise class to assist with balance, flexibility and stamina.     En English and Espanol.  

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Community Room - Logan Heights
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, En Español, Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a low impact exercise class to assist with balance, flexibility and stamina.  

 

En English and Espanol.  

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

English Conversation Club

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area - University Community at University Community Library
Program Type:
Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Improve your English language skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. Whether you're a beginner or looking to polish your conversational English, this group is perfect for pr...

Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: Children's Area - University Community
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Improve your English language skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. Whether you're a beginner or looking to polish your conversational English, this group is perfect for practicing with fellow language enthusiasts.

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

Kid's Arts & Crafts

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Emily Brightwood Children's Area - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Art, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us for an hour fun of artistic exploration and creativity! Offering a variety of hands-on activities that will inspire their imagination and creativity.

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Emily Brightwood Children's Area - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art, Early Learning
Event Details:

Join us for an hour fun of artistic exploration and creativity!

Offering a variety of hands-on activities that will inspire their imagination and creativity.

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

Stay and Play

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth at Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
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. Every week we will offer free play, snack and a representative from ...

Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Room: 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 "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

RB Knitting Club: A Creative Social Hour

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Community Engagement,
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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 g...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Art, 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 "Babies/Toddlers" group.

Free Play Fridays

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

All young children and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs and rhymes. Held outdoors on the grass, bring a blanket or chair.  No Registration required.&...

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

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

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

Mix, Match, and Create: Art Engagement For Homeschoolers

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Homeschool Resource Center at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Get ready to engage your artistic imagination! Young artists can choose from a variety of art supplies like tissue paper, sequins, pompoms, markers, and more,  to create whate...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Homeschool Resource Center
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Get ready to engage your artistic imagination! Young artists can choose from a variety of art supplies like tissue paper, sequins, pompoms, markers, and more,  to create whatever their hearts desire.

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

Healthy and Fit Adults

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join Lois for chair yoga, gentle toning with weights and bands and balance work.   **Brought to you by the Friends of the Allied Gardens/Benjamin Branch Library**

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

Join Lois for chair yoga, gentle toning with weights and bands and balance work.   **Brought to you by the Friends of the Allied Gardens/Benjamin Branch Library**

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

Sensory Adventures: Diwali Storytime & Craft

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Accessibility, Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us to celebrate the festival of lights, Diwali! We’ll have a special Storytime and a rangoli rice craft! Join us for fun sensory storytimes, crafts and activities such as...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Accessibility, Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Join us to celebrate the festival of lights, Diwali! We’ll have a special Storytime and a rangoli rice craft! Join us for fun sensory storytimes, crafts and activities such as sensory bins, puzzles and more!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Friends of the Tierrasanta Branch Library's Used Book Sale!

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 11:30am - 5:00pm
Community Room - Tierrasanta at Tierrasanta Library
Program Type:
, Literature
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

The Friends of the Tierrasanta Branch Library is in full swing once again with their monthly used book sale! Come on in and see what we have and get great bargains. We will be...

Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:

The Friends of the Tierrasanta Branch Library is in full swing once again with their monthly used book sale! Come on in and see what we have and get great bargains. We will be here 3 days at 4985 La Cuenta Drive San Diego, CA 92124

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

Signing Storytime

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join Ms Jennifer from signs at Play! for weekly sign language learning and fun! Establish non-verbal communication skills with your little one by learning basic signs and to exp...

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Join Ms Jennifer from signs at Play! for weekly sign language learning and fun!

Establish non-verbal communication skills with your little one by learning basic signs and to expand your signing vocabulary in this engaging storytime.