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

Kid's Craft Time

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
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:

Visit the library on the 2nd and 4th Saturday each month and create a terrific craft. From 11:00 to 1:00. All materials provided. Bring a friend. 5th grade and younger. We look for...

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:

Visit the library on the 2nd and 4th Saturday each month and create a terrific craft. From 11:00 to 1:00. All materials provided. Bring a friend. 5th grade and younger. We look forward to seeing you!

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 Free Play

Saturday, October 12, 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

San Ysidro Library's 100th Year Anniversary Celebration!

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us in celebration with entertainment, refreshments & community resources as we celebrate the San Ysidro Library turning 100 years old!!!

Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Program Type: Celebration Month, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us in celebration with entertainment, refreshments & community resources as we celebrate the San Ysidro Library turning 100 years old!!!

This event is in the "All Ages" 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.

Human Trafficking Awareness Event

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Outdoor Amphitheater - City Heights Performance Annex at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

More details coming soon...

Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Outdoor Amphitheater - City Heights Performance Annex
Age Group: All Ages, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

More details coming soon...

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

FOLK SONG SOCIETY

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

MONTHLY GATHERING OF MUSICIANS PLAYING & SINGING FOLK SONGS.

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

MONTHLY GATHERING OF MUSICIANS PLAYING & SINGING FOLK SONGS.

Works in Progress: Talking to Your Doctor about What is Important When you Have a Serious or Fatal Illness

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement,
Event Details:

The San Diego Independent Scholars organization presents a Works in Progress event. This event is both in person and via zoom. The in-person venue is the North University Communit...

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

The San Diego Independent Scholars organization presents a Works in Progress event.
This event is both in person and via zoom. The in-person venue is the North University Community Library, 8820 Judicial Drive, San Diego, CA 92122.

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.

Chess Club

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Casual public chess meet, open to all skill levels. Chess club is for ages 7-17. 

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type:
Event Details:

Casual public chess meet, open to all skill levels. Chess club is for ages 7-17. 

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

Garden Share

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us with friends and family to share your garden.  Bring what you have to share; take home something you really want.  Be sure to bring a bag to take home your finds!...

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Join us with friends and family to share your garden.  Bring what you have to share; take home something you really want.  Be sure to bring a bag to take home your finds! 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

RB Chess Club

Saturday, October 12, 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Partners in Crime Event

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

A speaker will talk about crime fiction and forensics.

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

A speaker will talk about crime fiction and forensics.

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

Community Plant Swap

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Patio - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us for the return of our Library Plant Swap! Bring your plants and/or cuttings and take some home with you. You don't need to have a plant to swap, but it is highly encouraged...

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Patio - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: All Ages, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for the return of our Library Plant Swap! Bring your plants and/or cuttings and take some home with you. You don't need to have a plant to swap, but it is highly encouraged. 

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.

RB Discovery Concert Series

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Snook's Nook Storytime Area at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Poway Symphonette "Spooktacular" The Poway Symphonette is a chamber orchestra comprised of local musicians that specialize in classical symphonic chamber music of the Baroque an...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Snook's Nook Storytime Area
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Poway Symphonette "Spooktacular"

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

Chess Club

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

All levels of players are welcome. There will be instruction for beginners and opportunities for kids to play against other kids at their own level. Geared to Grades 1-5.

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

All levels of players are welcome. There will be instruction for beginners and opportunities for kids to play against other kids at their own level. Geared to Grades 1-5.

Meditation for Beginners

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Description of Event:

Isha Kriya is a free guided meditation that takes only 12-18 minutes and can be easily practiced at home, work, or anywhere else. This meditation is designed to promote clarity, he...

Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Description of Event

Isha Kriya is a free guided meditation that takes only 12-18 minutes and can be easily practiced at home, work, or anywhere else.

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

Teen Advisory Meeting

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Patio - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Calling all teen imagineers:  We are planning future events at the North University Community Branch Library, and your help is needed.  Bring your friends and let's brain...

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Patio - North University
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Calling all teen imagineers:  We are planning future events at the North University Community Branch Library, and your help is needed.  Bring your friends and let's brainstorm!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Night: Pumpkin Painting

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for our October Teen Night! We will be painting pumpkins! Each teen will receive a pumpkin to paint and take home. This is a registration required program. Please register ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group: Teens
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us for our October Teen Night! We will be painting pumpkins! Each teen will receive a pumpkin to paint and take home. This is a registration required program. Please register all attending teens. 
Ages 10-17 year of age. 

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

Heartfulness Meditation

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us for the enlightening workshop to rejuvenate your body, mind and soul. The session will cover : · Simple breathing techniques to relax your body · Heartfu...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Details:

Join us for the enlightening workshop to rejuvenate your body, mind and soul.

The session will cover :

· Simple breathing techniques to relax your body

· Heartfulness relaxation to relax your mind

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

5th Annual Hafez Day in San Diego

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Neil Morgan Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

The Persian Cultural Center and San Diego Central Library present an unforgettable celebration of Hafez, the 14th century Persian poet of love, peacemaking and reconciliat...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Neil Morgan Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 84
Event Details:


The Persian Cultural Center and San Diego Central Library present an unforgettable celebration of Hafez

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

Villa Musica -Violin Classes

Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:45pm
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Violin classes with Villa Musica! Violin ages 7-9, 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm Violin ages 10-12, 2:15 pm - 3:00 pm Level 2, 3:00pm - 3:45pm RSVP is required. Villa Musica will l...

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Violin classes with Villa Musica!

Violin ages 7-9, 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm

Violin ages 10-12, 2:15 pm - 3:00 pm

Level 2, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

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

The Literature of Japanese American Incarceration

Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Shiley Special Events Suite at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured, Author Talk, Book Discussion, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join journalist, writer, and filmmaker Frank Abe for a discussion of his new book, The Literature of Japanese American Incarceration on the experiences of the ov...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Shiley Special Events Suite
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Featured, Author Talk, Book Discussion, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 41
Event Details:


Join journalist, writer, and filmmaker Frank Abe for a discussion of his new book, 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Crafting & Games /Manualidades y Juegos Familiares

Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of crafting fun!  Supplies will be on hand for this regular drop in program so the whole family can create.  __________________...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - Logan Heights
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of crafting fun!  Supplies will be on hand for this regular drop in program so the whole family can create. 

________________________

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Library Concert Series - The Randall Experience

Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Black Box Theatre at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us at the City Heights Performance Annex for another FREE series of concerts by local bands and musicians!   

Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Black Box Theatre
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join us at the City Heights Performance Annex for another FREE series of concerts by local bands and musicians! 

 

Registrar of Voters Training

All Day
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
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.

Right to Read Trivia Contest

All Day 10/14 - 10/19
Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

The Carmel Mountain Ranch Library will test our patrons' knowledge about banned and restricted books with a trivia contest!  Collect the trivia questions on the glass case nea...

Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

The Carmel Mountain Ranch Library will test our patrons' knowledge about banned and restricted books with a trivia contest!  Collect the trivia questions on the glass case near the bookstore.  Answer the questions (hint … you might want