Name: Storytime with Bookman
Start: 2024-12-31T15:00:00-08:00
End: 2024-12-31T15:30:00-08:00
Location: Mira Mesa Library

Storytime with Bookman

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Mira Mesa Library

Program Type:

Literature

Age Group:

Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Event Details:

Look! Over there! Coming out of that library! It's . . . BOOKMAN! Using the superpower of reading, BOOKMAN has magically traveled all around the world – even into space! He's...

Cancelled

Cancelled

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library

Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Program Type: Literature

Event Details:

Look! Over there! Coming out of that library! It's . . . BOOKMAN! Using the superpower of reading, BOOKMAN has magically traveled all around the world – even into space!

Storytime for All Ages

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library

Program Type:

Literature

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday afternoon for stories and songs for all ages!

Cancelled

Cancelled

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library

Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Literature

Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday afternoon for stories and songs for all ages!

Teen Tuesday

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library

Program Type:

Community Engagement, Literature

Age Group:

Teens

Cancelled

Cancelled

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library

Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature

The Mira Mesa Ukulele Strum Along

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library

Program Type:

Performing Arts

Age Group:

Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Join Shelly and Tim for fun afternoons of ukulele strum along! All skill levels and ages are welcome to come and participate in this informal, weekly event. Please note that these ...

Cancelled

Cancelled

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library

Room: Community Room - Mira Mesa

Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Performing Arts

Event Details:

Join Shelly and Tim for fun afternoons of ukulele strum along! All skill levels and ages are welcome to come and participate in this informal, weekly event. Please note that these are NOT lessons.

Chess pieces lined up on a wall, with the beach in the background

Chess at the Beach

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Lobby - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library

Program Type:

Community Engagement, Science/STEAM

Age Group:

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Let's play chess! All ages and skill levels are welcome to play casual games in our relaxed setting. Do you prefer slow chess, blitz chess, clock or no clock? ...

Cancelled

Cancelled

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library

Room: Lobby - Pacific Beach/Taylor

Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM

Event Details:

Let's play chess! All ages and skill levels are welcome to play casual games in our relaxed setting.

Teen Game Room

Tuesday, December 31, 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.

Cancelled

Cancelled

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.

Banned Book Club

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Community Room - Mira Mesa at 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...

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library

Room: Community Room - Mira Mesa

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. September is when we choose our books to discuss in

Banned Book Club

Tuesday, December 31, 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...

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. September is when we choose our books to discuss in

New Year's Day

All Day

SDPL Virtual Branch, Central Library, Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library, Balboa Library, Carmel Mountain Ranch Library, Carmel Valley Library, City Heights/Weingart Library, City Heights Performance Annex, Clairemont Library, College-Rolando Library, Kensington-Normal Heights Library, La Jolla/Riford Library, Linda Vista Library, Logan Heights Library, Mira Mesa Library, Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library, Mission Valley Library, Mountain View/Beckwourth Library, North Clairemont Library, North Park Library, North University Community Library, Oak Park Library, Ocean Beach Library, Otay Mesa-Nestor Library, Pacific Beach/Taylor Library, Pacific Highlands Ranch Library, Paradise Hills Library, Point Loma/Hervey Library, Rancho Bernardo Library, Rancho Peñasquitos Library, San Carlos Library, San Ysidro Library, Scripps Miramar Ranch Library, Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library, Skyline Hills Library, Tierrasanta Library, University Community Library, University Heights Library, Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library, Outreach

Closed for Holiday

Closing

Branches:

SDPL Virtual Branch, Central Library, Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library, Balboa Library, Carmel Mountain Ranch Library, Carmel Valley Library, City Heights/Weingart Library, City Heights Performance Annex, Clairemont Library, College-Rolando Library, Kensington-Normal Heights Library, La Jolla/Riford Library, Linda Vista Library, Logan Heights Library, Mira Mesa Library, Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library, Mission Valley Library, Mountain View/Beckwourth Library, North Clairemont Library, North Park Library, North University Community Library, Oak Park Library, Ocean Beach Library, Otay Mesa-Nestor Library, Pacific Beach/Taylor Library, Pacific Highlands Ranch Library, Paradise Hills Library, Point Loma/Hervey Library, Rancho Bernardo Library, Rancho Peñasquitos Library, San Carlos Library, San Ysidro Library, Scripps Miramar Ranch Library, Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library, Skyline Hills Library, Tierrasanta Library, University Community Library, University Heights Library, Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library, Outreach

Description:

Closed for Holiday

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:15am

Community Room - North University at North University Community Library

Age Group:

Babies/Toddlers

Event Details:

Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play at Toddler Storytime! Come and build essential early literacy skills and foster a love of reading. Designed for children ages 1-3.

Cancelled

Cancelled

Library Branch: North University Community Library

Room: Community Room - North University

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers

Event Details:

Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play at Toddler Storytime! Come and build essential early literacy skills and foster a love of reading. Designed for children ages 1-3.

Point Loma/Hervey Library Closed

All Day 1/2 - 1/17

Point Loma/Hervey Library

Closing

Branches:

Point Loma/Hervey Library

Chair Yoga/Meditation

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am

Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library

Program Type:

Accessibility, Wellness

Age Group:

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Join us for an hour of chair yoga and meditation; stretch, breathe, and take care of your body.

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library

Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Accessibility, Wellness

Event Details:

Join us for an hour of chair yoga and meditation; stretch, breathe, and take care of your body.

Qi Gong

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am

Community Room - University Community at University Community Library

Program Type:

Wellness

Age Group:

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Robert Warren leads this popular qi gong class, a mind-body-spirit practice that improves one's mental and physical health by integrating posture, movement, and breathing technique...

Library Branch: University Community Library

Room: Community Room - University Community

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Wellness

Event Details:

Robert Warren leads this popular qi gong class, a mind-body-spirit practice that improves one's mental and physical health by integrating posture, movement, and breathing technique.

Baby & Toddler Storytime

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library

Program Type:

Early Learning, Literature

Age Group:

Babies/Toddlers

Event Details:

Babies and toddlers ages 0-18 months and their caregivers will enjoy songs, lap-sits and rhymes that foster early literacy skills.

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library

Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers

Program Type: Early Learning, Literature

Event Details:

Babies and toddlers ages 0-18 months and their caregivers will enjoy songs, lap-sits and rhymes that foster early literacy skills.

Woman wearing purple polo signing Apple in ASL

Baby Sign Storytime with Monta Briant

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library

Program Type:

Early Learning, , Literature

Age Group:

Babies/Toddlers

Event Details:

Join us for "Sign-a-Story Circle Time" with Baby Sign Language Basics author, Monta Z. Briant. Parents learn how to use ASL signs for early communication with their babies thr...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library

Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers

Program Type: Early Learning, , Literature

Event Details:

Join us for "Sign-a-Story Circle Time" with Baby Sign Language Basics author, Monta Z. Briant. Parents learn how to use ASL signs for early communication with their babies through stories, songs, and other fun activities.

Storytime

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Children's Area - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Program Type:

Literature

Age Group:

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Event Details:

Join Miss Valerie in the Children's Storywell for a Storytime appropriate for toddlers and preschoolers.

Cancelled

Cancelled

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Room: Children's Area - Scripps Miramar Ranch

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Program Type: Literature

Event Details:

Join Miss Valerie in the Children's Storywell for a Storytime appropriate for toddlers and preschoolers.

Storytime for Toddlers & Preschoolers

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery at San Carlos Library

Program Type:

Literature

Age Group:

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Event Details:

Join us for a storytime that fosters early literacy! Features books, songs, action rhymes, and finger plays that invite participation. Ages 1-5. Every Thursday.&n...

Library Branch: San Carlos Library

Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Program Type: Literature

Event Details:

Join us for a storytime that fosters early literacy! Features books, songs, action rhymes, and finger plays that invite participation. Ages 1-5. Every Thursday.

Babies / Toddler Storytime

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Children's Area - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library

Program Type:

Community Engagement, Early Learning

Age Group:

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Event Details:

Join us as we read, sing, and dance this special Storytime, which encourages a love of reading and builds essential early literacy skills. A unique craft follows each Storytime.

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library

Room: Children's Area - City Heights/Weingart

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning

Event Details:

Join us as we read, sing, and dance this special Storytime, which encourages a love of reading and builds essential early literacy skills. A unique craft follows each Storytime.

Baby Toddler Explore Time

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library

Age Group:

Babies/Toddlers

Event Details:

Come let your baby or toddler learn about the world by exploring. Little ones are able to make noise, play, and meet new friends. This is a loosely structured, baby-led program of ...

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library

Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers

Event Details:

Come let your baby or toddler learn about the world by exploring. Little ones are able to make noise, play, and meet new friends. This is a loosely structured, baby-led program of play, stories, bubbles, songs and more.

Sign Language Storytime

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Area - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library

Program Type:

Featured

Age Group:

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Event Details:

Children learn simple signing in a fun, storytime format.

Library Branch: North Clairemont Library

Room: Main Area - North Clairemont

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Program Type: Featured

Event Details:

Children learn simple signing in a fun, storytime format.

Flyer showing fountain pen, paper with writing, and details of writing group

Write Your Heart Out: Writing Practice

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Study Room 3 - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library

Program Type:

Literature

Age Group:

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

“Writing Practice” is based on Natalie Goldberg’s wonderful 1986 book Writing Down the Bones. Natalie has inspired generations of writers to get their juices flowing. Here are the ...

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:

“Writing Practice” is based on Natalie Goldberg’s wonderful 1986 book Writing Down the Bones. Natalie has inspired generations of writers to get their juices flowing. Here are the rules: Take a set amount of time.

Fun & Games for Seniors

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Age Group:

Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Open to the public and are free of charge. Play variety board games.

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Open to the public and are free of charge. Play variety board games.

Open red book with preschool symbols and letters

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library

Program Type:

Early Learning, Literature

Age Group:

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Event Details:

Preschool storytime for babies, toddlers, and all preschoolers! All Ages are welcome to join us for a fun and educational storytime featuring songs, lullabies, nursery rhymes, f...

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library

Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Program Type: Early Learning, Literature

Event Details:

Preschool storytime for babies, toddlers, and all preschoolers!

Songs and Stories with Ms Amy

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library

Program Type:

Early Learning, Literature

Age Group:

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Event Details:

Read along and sing for this fun interactive storytime. We will read picture books, move our bodies, act out stories, and sing fun songs and silly rhymes to build our skills with w...

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Program Type: Early Learning, Literature

Event Details:

Read along and sing for this fun interactive storytime. We will read picture books, move our bodies, act out stories, and sing fun songs and silly rhymes to build our skills with words and language. The storytime will be followed by a craft.

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