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This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.
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Garden Exchange

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Front Plaza - Rancho Penasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Stop and Swap: Seeds, Plants, Veggies, Fruits, Flowers and More! Too many zucchinis? Lots of cut flowers? Succulents getting too big? Fruits and Veggies galore? Ordered too many...

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

Stop and Swap: Seeds, Plants, Veggies, Fruits, Flowers and More!

Too many zucchinis? Lots of cut flowers? Succulents getting too big? Fruits and Veggies galore? Ordered too many radish seeds?

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

Once Upon Un Cuento: A Bilingual Storytime -- Hora de cuentos bilingüe

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Denny Sanford Children's Library (1st Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
En Español
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

A bilingual storytime in English and Spanish. Together we will enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories. Hora de cuentos bilingüe en inglés y español. Juntos disfrutaremos de canci...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Denny Sanford Children's Library (1st Floor)
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: En Español
Event Details:

A bilingual storytime in English and Spanish. Together we will enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories.

Hora de cuentos bilingüe en inglés y español. Juntos disfrutaremos de canciones, rimas y cuentos.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Stuffie Storytime

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Circle - Point Loma at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

It's a stuffed animal storytime! Bring your favorite stuffed animal or borrow a Beanie Baby from us to play with while we read and sing!    Held on the morning on t...

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Storytime Circle - Point Loma
Age Group: Preschoolers
Event Details:

It's a stuffed animal storytime! Bring your favorite stuffed animal or borrow a Beanie Baby from us to play with while we read and sing! 

 

Held on the morning on the first Saturday of the month.


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 Fun for Kiddos!

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Area - University Heights at University Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Let's help the kiddos get their morning wiggles out with a simple moving and grooving dance program that may feature songs such as "Hokey Pokey," "The Wheels on the Bus," "Baby Sha...

Library Branch: University Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - University Heights
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:

Let's help the kiddos get their morning wiggles out with a simple moving and grooving dance program that may feature songs such as "Hokey Pokey," "The Wheels on the Bus," "Baby Shark," and more from a varied playlist.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Preschool Storytime with Mr. Luan (IN-PERSON)

Saturday, November 2, 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Adult Program - Decorate your own Sugar Skull

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

The tradition of building an altar to honor those who have passed on, (All Souls Day), is a long standing tradition in Mexico.  Sugar skulls were used to represent a dearly de...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

The tradition of building an altar to honor those who have passed on, (All Souls Day), is a long standing tradition in Mexico.  Sugar skulls were used to represent a dearly departed and is usually placed on either an altar or on a gra

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.

Dia de Los Muertos Celebration!

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library at Central Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, En Español
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Join us for a vibrant Dia de los Muertos celebration at the library! Experience the rich traditions of this festive occasion with a story time, sugar skull decorating and calavera ...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, En Español
Event Details:

Join us for a vibrant Dia de los Muertos celebration at the library! Experience the rich traditions of this festive occasion with a story time, sugar skull decorating and calavera face painting.

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

Saturday Story Time in the Park

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Park Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Saturday is story time in Kensington Park. Bring a blanket to sit on and get ready for stories, songs, and bubbles! Recommended for ages 1-5. Older siblings are welcome to join in ...

Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Park Area - Kensington
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Saturday is story time in Kensington Park. Bring a blanket to sit on and get ready for stories, songs, and bubbles! Recommended for ages 1-5. Older siblings are welcome to join in on the fun!

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.

Learn about Composting and Food Waste Reduction with Solana Center for Environmental Innovation

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Learn about composting, food waste reduction, waste sorting, and more. Plus, residents can pick up free kitchen pails, reusable utensils, and compost samples with the Solana Cen...

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Learn about composting, food waste reduction, waste sorting, and more.

Plus, residents can pick up free kitchen pails, reusable utensils, and compost samples with the Solana Center for Environmental Innovation!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Lego and Rokenbok Club

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us every Saturday from 10am-noon for Lego and Rokenbok Club! Patrons will be able to build at their own pace. We will provide a lego square to build on and patrons can cont...

Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Join us every Saturday from 10am-noon for Lego and Rokenbok Club! Patrons will be able to build at their own pace.

We will provide a lego square to build on and patrons can continue to build on it week after week. 

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

Signing Storytime

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Area - North Park at North Park Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Enjoy some sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer from Signs at Play! Come learn some simple signs and songs at this fun weekly event! &nb...

Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Enjoy some sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer from Signs at Play!

Come learn some simple signs and songs at this fun weekly event!

 

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

Special Halloween screening of "Young Frankenstein" Digital Gym Cinema

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Films, Literature
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

A young neurosurgeon inherits the castle of his grandfather, the famous Dr. Victor von Frankenstein. In the castle he finds a funny hunchback, a pretty lab assistant and the el...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Films, Literature
Event Details:


A young neurosurgeon inherits the castle of his grandfather, the famous Dr. Victor von Frankenstein. In the castle he finds a funny hunchback, a pretty lab assistant and the elderly housekeeper.

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.

Lego Playtime

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Children's Area - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: Children's Area - North Clairemont
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
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.

27th Annual City Heights Día de los Muertos

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 11:00am - 5:00pm
Outdoor Amphitheater - City Heights Performance Annex at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

The Día de los Muertos festival is an important day to celebrate cultural pride in its many manifestations. There will be colorful low riders provided by Dead End Car Club, an...

Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Outdoor Amphitheater - City Heights Performance Annex
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Event Details:

The Día de los Muertos festival is an important day to celebrate cultural pride in its many manifestations.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Día de Los Muertos Celebration in Old Town San Diego!

11/02/2024 @ 11:00am to 11/03/2024 @ 5:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

  Join the San Diego Public Library as we celebrate Día de Los Muertos in Old Town San Diego! Visit our booth on Saturday, November 2nd, and Sunday, November 3rd, from 11 a...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

 

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

Digital Navigator / Navegador Digital

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 11:30am - 3:30pm
Lobby - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

NEED TECH HELP AND TECH RESOURCES?! The City of San Diego and the San Diego Futures Foundation are offering FREE Digital Navigator drop-in services. Stop in for one...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Lobby - Logan Heights
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

NEED TECH HELP AND TECH RESOURCES?!

The City of San Diego and the San Diego Futures Foundation are offering FREE Digital Navigator drop-in services.

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.

Art Reception _ Staff

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 11:30am - 4:45pm
Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
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.

Friends of the Linda Vista Library Meeting (in Person)

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Want to help the Linda Vista Library and the great community it serves?  The Friends of the Linda Vista Library could always use an additional helping hand!  Come to the ...

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Want to help the Linda Vista Library and the great community it serves?  The Friends of the Linda Vista Library could always use an additional helping hand!  Come to the Meeting and discover how you too can make a significant difference!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Globe for All - As You Like It

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Shiley Special Events Suite at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

The Old Globe is pleased to announce a fall full of Shakespeare with this year’s annual Globe for All Tour, bringing a production of As You Like It to communities acr...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Shiley Special Events Suite
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:


The Old Globe is pleased to announce a fall full of Shakespeare with this year’s annual Globe for All Tour, bringing a production of As You Like It

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.

Craig Santos Perez | SD Circuit Author Talks

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Neil Morgan Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured, Accessibility, Author Talk, Book Discussion, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Local Author
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Sustainability Resource Fair  2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Author Talk  3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Book Signing Dr. Craig Santos Perez is a Chamoru from the Pacific I...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Neil Morgan Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Accessibility, Author Talk, Book Discussion, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Local Author
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 37
Event Details:

1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Sustainability Resource Fair 

2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Author Talk 

3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Book Signing

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

Seed Starting

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting event all about exploring the fascinating world of plant lifespans and how to kickstart your very own plant-raising journey! We'll dive into the life c...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting event all about exploring the fascinating world of plant lifespans and how to kickstart your very own plant-raising journey! We'll dive into the life cycles of various plants, from sprouting seeds to blooming beauties,

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

RB Chess Club

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Children's Area - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Do you want to learn how to play chess? Do you already know how to play and are looking for the perfect place to play? Join us every Saturday for a fun game of chess with friends a...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Children's Area - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Do you want to learn how to play chess? Do you already know how to play and are looking for the perfect place to play? Join us every Saturday for a fun game of chess with friends at Rancho Bernardo Library!

 

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

Project In A Box: Operation Game

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
DiscoverU, Program Includes Kit, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Hello doctors! It is an important part of your medical training to properly perform an operation. So, we will be teaching you how to build your own operation game, where you'll lea...

Encouraged
Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: DiscoverU, Program Includes Kit, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Hello doctors! It is an important part of your medical training to properly perform an operation.

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.

Tech Help

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Accessibility
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Need help with your email? Struggling to navigate a particular website? New smartphone or tablet? Come get some tech help with our library staff! We're experienced with tech proble...

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility
Event Details:

Need help with your email? Struggling to navigate a particular website? New smartphone or tablet? Come get some tech help with our library staff! We're experienced with tech problem-solving and are eager to assist you!