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Memory Screenings (Evaluaciones de Memoria) presented by Sharp Neurocognitive Research Center

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Program Type:
Featured, En Español, Sharp Healthcare Workshop, Wellness
Age Group:
Older Adults
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, En Español, Sharp Healthcare Workshop, Wellness
Event Details:

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

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

Bilingual Storytime Play & Stay!

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Nook - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, Early Learning, En Español, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Come enjoy a great "cuento" at Skyline Hills Library and learn a story told in two different languages! Students will be able to enjoy a great learning experience and appreciate cu...

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Children's Nook - Skyline Hills
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, Early Learning, En Español, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Come enjoy a great "cuento" at Skyline Hills Library and learn a story told in two different languages! Students will be able to enjoy a great learning experience and appreciate culture. ¡Todos a jugar! Sensory Friendly!

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Preschool Storytime with Mr. Luan (IN-PERSON)

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, , Literature, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

These Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, but to perform them as well! And on the sid...

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

These Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, but to perform them as well!

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

Free Play Fridays

Friday, December 20, 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 "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Stay and Play -- Once Upon Un Cuento

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library at Central Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Ages 0-5Stay and Play at the library with us! Come and enjoy our early literacy rich environment of learning through play!10:30 Bilingual storytime in Spanish and English with Ms. ...

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

Ages 0-5

Stay and Play at the library with us! Come and enjoy our early literacy rich environment of learning through play!

10:30 Bilingual storytime in Spanish and English with Ms. Natale

11:00 Snack Time

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

How to Talk About Memory Loss

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to plan for successful, lower-stress family discussions about difficult topics like changes in memory, driving, and living alone. This educational workshop is FREE &...

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Learn how to plan for successful, lower-stress family discussions about difficult topics like changes in memory, driving, and living alone. 

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

Signing Storytime

Friday, December 20, 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.

This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Silver Age Yoga

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Older Adults
Event Details:

Instructors are from Silver Age Yoga. Designed so that seniors can safely participate at their level of comfort. Every class utilizes chairs.  No registration required. Lim...

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

Instructors are from Silver Age Yoga. Designed so that seniors can safely participate at their level of comfort. Every class utilizes chairs. 

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 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Come play American Mah Jongg - a game of skill, strategy, and luck! Experienced and novice players welcome. Instructor Carol Shapiro will be on hand to teach you. Mah Jong...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: 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.

Instructor Carol Shapiro will be on hand to teach you.

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

Piano Class Level 1-2

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Fall Classes 2024

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

Fall Classes 2024

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Storytime for Adults with ASD

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a special structured adult storytime with sensory materials and an art activity in partnership with Casa de Mosaic. Each Friday will have a specific theme. This prog...

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a special structured adult storytime with sensory materials and an art activity in partnership with Casa de Mosaic. Each Friday will have a specific theme.

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

Bilingual Korean Storytime

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Story Theater - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

We will be reading and singing in Korean and English!우리는 한국어와 영어로 읽고 노래할 거예요!

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Children's Story Theater - North University
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

We will be reading and singing in Korean and English!

우리는 한국어와 영어로 읽고 노래할 거예요!

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.

Make a Holiday Mug!

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 2:45pm - 3:45pm
The Kilroy Realty Idea Lab - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Please stop by in-person or call us at 619-424-0475 to reserve a time slot.Design your own holiday mug as a gift to yourself or another at the San Ysidro IDEA Lab & Makerspace!...

Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: The Kilroy Realty Idea Lab - San Ysidro
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

Please stop by in-person or call us at 619-424-0475 to reserve a time slot.

Design your own holiday mug as a gift to yourself or another at the San Ysidro IDEA Lab & Makerspace!  All materials will be provided.

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

Art to Scale- Winter Bears in Sweaters with Ink

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Come to the library for a hands-on art workshop which is part of a monthly art series. A new medium and new techniques will be used every month. For December we will learn ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Come to the library for a hands-on art workshop which is part of a monthly art series. A new medium and new techniques will be used every month.

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.

Chess Club

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement,
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

If you don't know how to play chess, you can learn at Chess Club!  All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced. Learn to play better! All ages, ch...

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

If you don't know how to play chess, you can learn at Chess Club! 

All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced. Learn to play better!

All ages, children and adults are welcome.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Movie Screening: "Elf"

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:15pm
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Films
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Enjoy holiday hilarity watching Will Ferrell, James Caan, Zooey Deschanel, and Bob Newhart in Elf on the big screen in the Community Room. Raised as an oversized elf, Buddy travels...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Films
Event Details:

Enjoy holiday hilarity watching Will Ferrell, James Caan, Zooey Deschanel, and Bob Newhart in Elf on the big screen in the Community Room.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Movie Hangout

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
Featured, Films
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Hangout at the Paradise Hills Branch Library every Friday for "Movie Hangout."   Watch family friendly movies where you can lounge on cushioned mats. Enjoy FREE popc...

Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Films
Event Details:

Hangout at the Paradise Hills Branch Library every Friday for "Movie Hangout."   Watch family friendly movies where you can lounge on cushioned mats.

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

KPop Club

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 3:45pm - 5:45pm
Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Come listen to the latest releases, talk about the latest news, and more!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Come listen to the latest releases, talk about the latest news, and more!

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

Conversational ESL Tutoring

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Upstairs Lobby/Homework Area at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Career & College, Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Conversational English-Second-Language (ESL) tutoring. Practice your English every week with our volunteer tutor!

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Upstairs Lobby/Homework Area
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Career & College, Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Conversational English-Second-Language (ESL) tutoring. Practice your English every week with our volunteer tutor!

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 Builders' Club

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Lego Builders' Club returns to Mira Mesa!  What will you build today? Join us every Friday in the Community Room from 4:00-5:15. We provide the Legos you bring the creativity....

Cancelled
Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Lego Builders' Club returns to Mira Mesa!  What will you build today? Join us every Friday in the Community Room from 4:00-5:15. We provide the Legos you bring the creativity.  Free.  No registration required. 

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

Science Club

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, , Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Science Club is for 3rd through 6th graders who are interested in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Mathematics). Each week kids engage in a new and fun hands-on...

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Science Club is for 3rd through 6th graders who are interested in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Mathematics). Each week kids engage in a new and fun hands-on/minds-on activity exploring a wide range of subjects.

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.

A Christmas Carol: A Holiday Email Serial

All Day 12/21 - 12/25
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate the holiday season and enjoy daily chapters of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol in Prose: Being A Ghost Story of Christmas sent straight to your email. Register below t...

Encouraged
Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Celebrate the holiday season and enjoy daily chapters of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol in Prose: Being A Ghost Story of Christmas sent straight to your email.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Friends of the San Diego Public Library Monthly Book Sale

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 9:00am - 3:00pm
University Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

The Friends of the San Diego Public Library will be hosting its next book sale at the University Heights Branch Library at 4193 Park Blvd (at Howard Ave), San Diego 92103. Enter at...

Library Branch: University Heights Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

The Friends of the San Diego Public Library will be hosting its next book sale at the University Heights Branch Library at 4193 Park Blvd (at Howard Ave), San Diego 92103. Enter at the Sprouts parking lot entrance.

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.

Japanese Language Class /Clase de Idioma Japonés

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Stop in to learn Japanese or improve your Japanese language skills! If you have further questions regarding to the language class, please contact Cris Fitch at Cris.fitch@gmail....

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Stop in to learn Japanese or improve your Japanese language skills!

If you have further questions regarding to the language class, please contact Cris Fitch at Cris.fitch@gmail.com