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Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance (Tai Ji Quan) has been shown to improve balance and mobility and reduce the risk of falls.  People of all ability levels are welcome.  T...

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

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance (Tai Ji Quan) has been shown to improve balance and mobility and reduce the risk of falls.  People of all ability levels are welcome.  This class can be conducted from a seated or standing position.&nbsp

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.

Knit and Crochet Circle

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Bring your knit and crochet projects and socialize with fellow stitchers! All levels welcome; however, no instruction is provided.  Follow us on Facebook for the ...

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Bring your knit and crochet projects and socialize with fellow stitchers! All levels welcome; however, no instruction is provided. 

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

Ukulele Lessons

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to play ukulele!  You don't have to own a ukulele: bring your own, or borrow one for the class. Learn basic chords and strumming. Fun and easy for beginners.&nbs...

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

Learn how to play ukulele! 

You don't have to own a ukulele: bring your own, or borrow one for the class. Learn basic chords and strumming. Fun and easy for beginners. 

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

La Jolla Library Poetry Group

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

The group meets the third Thursday of every month at the La Jolla Library from 2pm to 3pm. This is an opportunity to read and share poems you have written. It is a place for b...

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

The group meets the third Thursday of every month at the La Jolla Library from 2pm to 3pm. This is an opportunity to read and share poems you have written.

This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Serra Mesa Village (SMV)

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Accessibility, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Older Adults
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the Serra Mesa Village community group

Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the Serra Mesa Village community group

This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Serra Mesa Village (SMV)

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Older Adults
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of Serra Mesa Village 

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of Serra Mesa Village 

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

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Interested in achieving better brain function while improving your memory, cognitive abilities, and strategic thinking? Then play chess!Chess is played by over 600 million people a...

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Interested in achieving better brain function while improving your memory, cognitive abilities, and strategic thinking? Then play chess!

Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world.

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

Crafting for Critters

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Providing enrichment for our animal friends is incredibly important! During this monthly program you can help us make fun and easy enrichment items for homeless animals at our...

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Providing enrichment for our animal friends is incredibly important! During this monthly program you can help us make fun and easy enrichment items for homeless animals at our local Humane Society. 

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.

Ukulele Time

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Uke players of all skill levels are invited to come together to strum, sing, learn, teach, share, and most of all, have fun.  We welcome everyone at all skill levels from t...

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

Uke players of all skill levels are invited to come together to strum, sing, learn, teach, share, and most of all, have fun. 

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

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world. We welcome players with all levels of chess experience from beginners to advanced. Recommended...

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

Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world. We welcome players with all levels of chess experience from beginners to advanced. Recommended for ages 10 and up.

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

Grupo de apoyo para cuidadores

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Program Type:
Featured, En Español, Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Un grupo de apoyo para cualquier persona que apoye a alguien que vive con pérdida de memoria.  Gratis, 1er y 3er jueves del mes.En español.Más información: alzsd.org/supp...

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

Un grupo de apoyo para cualquier persona que apoye a alguien que vive con pérdida de memoria.  

Gratis, 1er y 3er jueves del mes.

En español.

Más información: alzsd.org/support-groups 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Serra Mesa Planning Group (SMPG)

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the Serra Mesa Planning Group

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the Serra Mesa Planning Group

Block

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:00pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Closing
Branches:
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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, August 22, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

This is a social group where you can practice your fiber craft in good company, showing off your latest projects, getting support, and make friends. All levels are welcome. Beginne...

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

This is a social group where you can practice your fiber craft in good company, showing off your latest projects, getting support, and make friends. All levels are welcome.

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, August 22, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Art, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

This is a social group where you can practice your fiber craft in good company, showing off your latest projects, getting support, and make friends. All levels are welcome. Beginne...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Wellness
Event Details:

This is a social group where you can practice your fiber craft in good company, showing off your latest projects, getting support, and make friends. All levels are welcome.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Grace Book Nook

Friday, August 22, 2025 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.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Children's Summer Reading Program Event

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Kids' Arts & Crafts

Friday, August 22, 2025 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:
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. Recommended ages...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Emily Brightwood Children's Area - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: 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.

Recommended ages 3 and up.

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

Daytime Book Club

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

The Daytime Book Club meets monthly to discuss the selected title - interesting and fun conversations ensue! New members and guests are always welcome! A limited number ...

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

The Daytime Book Club meets monthly to discuss the selected title - interesting and fun conversations ensue!

New members and guests are always welcome!

This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Silver Age Yoga

Friday, August 22, 2025 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 "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, August 22, 2025 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 "Preschoolers" group.

Dancing Through the Pages

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Literature, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

Southern California Ballet is partnering with the Rancho Bernardo Branch Library for “Dancing Through the Pages,” a program that allows children to explore movement and dance throu...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Southern California Ballet is partnering with the Rancho Bernardo Branch Library for “Dancing Through the Pages,” a program that allows children to explore movement and dance through storytelling!

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

Bilingual English/Chinese Storytime

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us for bilingual English/Mandarin Chinese stories and songs with Ms. Danning at the library. All ages welcome. The storytime will be once a month, from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. a...

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Celebration Month, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Join us for bilingual English/Mandarin Chinese stories and songs with Ms. Danning at the library. All ages welcome. The storytime will be once a month, from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the library's Community Room

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

Dance Pants Bash!

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Bring the littles and come for a fun dance party and maybe a storytime!  We will dance to fun songs, use egg shakers, and dance with bubbles!

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Bring the littles and come for a fun dance party and maybe a storytime!  We will dance to fun songs, use egg shakers, and dance with bubbles!