This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group. Stuffed Animal Sleepover Party Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library Program Type: Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Performing Arts, Program Includes Kit Age Group: Elementary School Age Event Details: What is it like to spend the night at the library? Your stuffed animal can find out if you sign up for the stuffed animal sleepover. You and your stuffed animal will work on a craf... Cancelled Encouraged This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group. Nov 26 2024 Tue Cancelled Stuffed Animal Sleepover Party 5:00pm - 5:45pm Carmel Valley Library Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley Age Group: Elementary School Age Program Type: Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Performing Arts, Program Includes Kit Event Details: What is it like to spend the night at the library? Your stuffed animal can find out if you sign up for the stuffed animal sleepover.
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. Blocks Party! Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Children's Nook - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library Program Type: Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, Wellness Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults Event Details: Come join us for our LEGO BLOCK PARTY!! We'll have enough bricks to satisfy everyone's building needs. No prior experience required. This will be a family friendly event, s... Encouraged 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. Nov 26 2024 Tue Blocks Party! 5:00pm - 6:00pm Skyline Hills Library Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library Room: Children's Nook - Skyline Hills Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults Program Type: Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, Wellness Encouraged Seats Remaining: 50 Event Details: Come join us for our LEGO BLOCK PARTY!!
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Game Room Tuesday, November 26, 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. This event is in the "Middle School Age" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Nov 26 2024 Tue Teen Game Room 5:00pm - 6:45pm Central Library 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, November 26, 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... This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group. This event is in the "Middle School Age" group. Nov 26 2024 Tue San Carlos Youth Chess 5:00pm - 7:00pm San Carlos Library 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, November 26, 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.... This event is in the "Middle School Age" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Nov 26 2024 Tue Teen Dungeons and Dragons: Investigation Check 5:00pm - 7:00pm Central Library 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, November 26, 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... This event is in the "All Ages" group. Nov 26 2024 Tue Tinker Tuesdays 5:00pm - 7:00pm Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library 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 "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, November 26, 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 ... 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. Nov 26 2024 Tue Kamishibai StoryBox Theatre 6:00pm - 6:30pm Scripps Miramar Ranch Library 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 "Emerging Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Ocean Beach Book Club Tuesday, November 26, 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... This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Nov 26 2024 Tue Ocean Beach Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Ocean Beach Library 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, November 26, 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! This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 26 2024 Tue Science Fiction Book Group 6:00pm - 7:00pm Kensington-Normal Heights Library 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!
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. RB Friends Chamber Concert Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Performing Arts Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Event Details: Enjoy an evening of music with Holly Hofmann Trio featuring Holly Hofmann (flute), Louis Valenzuela (guitar), and Rob Thorsen (bass). Tuesday evenings bring outstanding professi... 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. Nov 26 2024 Tue RB Friends Chamber Concert 6:00pm - 7:15pm Rancho Bernardo Library Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Performing Arts Event Details: Enjoy an evening of music with Holly Hofmann Trio featuring Holly Hofmann (flute), Louis Valenzuela (guitar), and Rob Thorsen (bass).
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. Hatha Yoga Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library Program Type: Wellness Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Event Details: Bring your mat, water, and wear comfortable clothing to this free weekly yoga class. Bilingual. 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. Nov 26 2024 Tue Hatha Yoga 6:00pm - 7:45pm Otay Mesa-Nestor Library Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library Room: Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Wellness Event Details: Bring your mat, water, and wear comfortable clothing to this free weekly yoga class. Bilingual.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Picture This! Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library Program Type: Films Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Event Details: Two ancient titans, Godzilla and Kong, clash in an epic battle as humans unravel their intertwined origins and connection to Skull Island's mysteries. 2024 · 115 minutes · PG-13... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Nov 26 2024 Tue Picture This! Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire 6:00pm - 8:00pm Point Loma/Hervey Library Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Films Event Details: Two ancient titans, Godzilla and Kong, clash in an epic battle as humans unravel their intertwined origins and connection to Skull Island's mysteries. 2024 · 115 minutes · PG-13
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group. Bilingual Storytime - SPANISH/ENGLISH Tuesday, November 26, 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... This event is in the "Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group. Nov 26 2024 Tue Bilingual Storytime - SPANISH/ENGLISH 6:30pm - 7:00pm Rancho Bernardo Library 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 "Babies/Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers" group. Pajama Storytime Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Program Type: , Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Event Details: Get ready to “Shake Your Sillies Out”! Enjoy stories, fingerplays, and songs selected for toddlers and preschoolers. Shhhh! Don’t tell them we’re getting them ready for kinderga... This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers" group. Nov 26 2024 Tue Pajama Storytime 6:30pm - 7:00pm Rancho Peñasquitos Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: , Literature Event Details: Get ready to “Shake Your Sillies Out”! Enjoy stories, fingerplays, and songs selected for toddlers and preschoolers. Shhhh! Don’t tell them we’re getting them ready for kindergarten. The focus is on FUN!
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. English as a Second Language (ESL) Conversation Group in Teen Area Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Teen Area - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library Program Type: Cultural Appreciation Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Event Details: Join us for casual, friendly conversation designed to increase participants' comfort with the English language and maybe make new friends. This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Nov 26 2024 Tue English as a Second Language (ESL) Conversation Group in Teen Area 6:30pm - 7:30pm Mira Mesa Library Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library Room: Teen Area - Mira Mesa Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Cultural Appreciation Event Details: Join us for casual, friendly conversation designed to increase participants' comfort with the English language and maybe make new friends.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Fantastical Fiction Forum Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Virtual Travel Center (Fifth Floor) at Central Library Program Type: Featured, Book Discussion, Literature Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Event Details: Welcome to the Fantastical Fiction Forum! We discuss the best of classic and modern fantasy, horror, and science fiction in a friendly, inclusive group. We meet on the ... Encouraged This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Nov 26 2024 Tue Fantastical Fiction Forum 6:30pm - 7:30pm Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Virtual Travel Center (Fifth Floor) Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Featured, Book Discussion, Literature Encouraged Seats Remaining: 11 Event Details: Welcome to the Fantastical Fiction Forum! We discuss the best of classic and modern fantasy, horror, and science fiction in a friendly, inclusive group. We meet on the last Tuesday of each month.
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, November 26, 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. In November we will read and discuss The Stranger by Albert Camus. ... This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Nov 26 2024 Tue Short "Classics" Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library 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. In November we will read and discuss The Stranger by Albert Camus.
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 Club (Virtual) Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm Mira Mesa Library Program Type: Literature Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Event Details: Please join other book loving community members for the monthly meeting of the Banned Book Club. We read and discuss banned and challenged classics and other thought-provokin... This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Nov 26 2024 Tue Banned Book Club (Virtual) 6:30pm - 7:45pm Mira Mesa Library Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Literature Event Details: Please join other book loving community members for the monthly meeting of the Banned Book Club. We read and discuss banned and challenged classics and other thought-provoking titles. Everyone is welcome!
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, November 27, 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.... This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Older Adults" group. Nov 27 2024 Wed Qi Gong: Recharging Body & Mind 9:30am - 11:30am La Jolla/Riford Library 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. Baby Bouncers Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Program Type: Early Learning, Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers Event Details: Join us for a lapsit storytime with board books, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays for pre-walkers. For ages 0-24 months. During this storytime caregivers are introd... This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group. Nov 27 2024 Wed Baby Bouncers 10:00am - 10:30am Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Room: Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch Age Group: Babies/Toddlers Program Type: Early Learning, Literature Event Details: Join us for a lapsit storytime with board books, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays for pre-walkers. For ages 0-24 months.
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, November 27, 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... This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers" group. Nov 27 2024 Wed Dance It Out! Bilingual Storytime /¡Baila! Hora de cuentos bilingüe 10:00am - 10:30am Logan Heights Library 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. This event is in the "Preschoolers" group. Dinovember: Dino Dance Party/ Dinoviembre: Fiesta de baile de dinosaurios Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am Children's Area - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Event Details: We’re stomping and roaring all over the library with this special story time. (Ages 0-5) ________________________________________________ Estamos pisoteando y rugiendo por to... This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers" group. Nov 27 2024 Wed Dinovember: Dino Dance Party/ Dinoviembre: Fiesta de baile de dinosaurios 10:00am - 10:30am Logan Heights Library Library Branch: Logan Heights Library Room: Children's Area - Logan Heights Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Event Details: We’re stomping and roaring all over the library with this special story time. (Ages 0-5) ________________________________________________
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group. Family and Tiny Tots Storytime Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library Program Type: Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers Event Details: A story time designed for toddlers, featuring stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays. This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group. Nov 27 2024 Wed Family and Tiny Tots Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Carmel Valley Library Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley Age Group: Babies/Toddlers Program Type: Literature Event Details: A story time designed for toddlers, featuring stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers" group. Outdoor Toddler Storytime Wednesday, November 27, 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... This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers" group. Nov 27 2024 Wed Outdoor Toddler Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Pacific Beach/Taylor Library 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