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

Saturday, November 16, 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 16, 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.

Preschool Storytime with Mr. Luan (IN-PERSON)

Saturday, November 16, 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 "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Saturday Story Time in the Park

Saturday, November 16, 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 "All Ages" group.

Lego and Rokenbok Club

Saturday, November 16, 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. 

“The History of San Diego As Seen Through a Wine Glass” by Richard Carrico

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Neil Morgan Auditorium at Central Library
Event Details:

In their last public meeting of 2024, the Culinary Historians of San Diego will present “The History of San Diego As Seen Through a Wine Glass,” by Richard Carrico, at 10:30 am Nov...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Neil Morgan Auditorium
Event Details:

In their last public meeting of 2024, the Culinary Historians of San Diego will present “The History of San Diego As Seen Through a Wine Glass,” by Richard Carrico, at 10:30 am November 16, in the Neil Morgan Auditorium of the San Diego Central Li

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

Signing Storytime

Saturday, November 16, 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 "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.

Paws & Tales Reading Program

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Library - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch (Opens Fall 2024)
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Practice your reading skills with a fluffy friend! Participants learn how to be safe around animals as they improve their reading skills. The ability to read is crucial to ...

Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch (Opens Fall 2024)
Room: Children's Library - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Practice your reading skills with a fluffy friend! Participants learn how to be safe around animals as they improve their reading skills.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OB Garden Swap

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, , Science/STEAM, Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us monthly on the 3rd Saturday for a community garden swap! Bring your extra fruits and veggies, cut flowers, cuttings, seeds, even gardening books or tools to share and pick ...

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, , Science/STEAM, Wellness
Event Details:

Join us monthly on the 3rd Saturday for a community garden swap! Bring your extra fruits and veggies, cut flowers, cuttings, seeds, even gardening books or tools to share and pick up something from your neighbors.

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

Digital Navigator / Navegador Digital

Saturday, November 16, 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 "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.

An Afternoon Showcase of Edward S. Curtis' "The North American Indian"

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Shiley Special Events Suite at Central Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

In Recognition of Native American History Month San Diego Public Library's Special Collections is taking an iconic photography collection out from our archives for the public to...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Shiley Special Events Suite
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

In Recognition of Native American History Month

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

Tween Art Club

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Volunteers from the Rancho Bernardo High School Art for All Club will instruct participants on how to create a different work of art each month. This month's activity is drawi...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Volunteers from the Rancho Bernardo High School Art for All Club will instruct participants on how to create a different work of art each month. This month's activity is drawing a house in one point perspective.

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.

Family Board Game Afternoons

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

3rd Saturdays - September 21 ● October 19 ● November 16 ● December 21 Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of playing award-winning board games for children ages 2-17 and their fa...

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

3rd Saturdays - September 21 October 19 November 16 December 21

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.

An Afternoon Showcase of Edward S. Curtis' "The North American Indian"

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shiley Special Events Suite at Central Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

In Recognition of Native American History Month San Diego Public Library's Special Collections is taking an iconic photography collection out from our archives for the public to...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Shiley Special Events Suite
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

In Recognition of Native American History Month

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

Watercolor Painting with Spices

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's area - Oak Park at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and creative workshop where you'll discover the art of painting with spices right from your pantry! We'll explore how to use everyday spices to create vibran...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Children's area - Oak Park
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and creative workshop where you'll discover the art of painting with spices right from your pantry! We'll explore how to use everyday spices to create vibrant colors.

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, November 16, 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 "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.

An Afternoon Showcase of Edward S. Curtis' "The North American Indian"

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Shiley Special Events Suite at Central Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

In Recognition of Native American History Month San Diego Public Library's Special Collections is taking an iconic photography collection out from our archives for the public to...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Shiley Special Events Suite
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

In Recognition of Native American History Month

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

RB Chess Club

Saturday, November 16, 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 "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Recycled Crafts!

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us in making a Recycled Art craft with Marta! No experience necessary and all supplies are provided. Online registration is  required. PLEASE NOTE: This class is for adul...

Cancelled
Encouraged
Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Join us in making a Recycled Art craft with Marta! No experience necessary and all supplies are provided. Online registration is  required.

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

Amantes de la Lectura. Novelas Hispano-Americanos en Español

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, En Español
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

If attending RSVP to tlampell21@gmail.com. The Amantes will be discussing La Viajera Nocturna by Armando Lucas Correa.

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, En Español
Event Details:

If attending RSVP to tlampell21@gmail.com.

The Amantes will be discussing La Viajera Nocturna by Armando Lucas Correa.

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.

Video Presentation & Art Reception with Artist Don Strandberg

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Stop by the Mission Hills-Hillcrest Library’s Community Room to meet local artist Don Strandberg, see his current exhibit, and view a video presentation.     &nb...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Art
Event Details:

Stop by the Mission Hills-Hillcrest Library’s Community Room to meet local artist Don Strandberg, see his current exhibit, and view a video presentation.

 

 

 

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.

An Afternoon Showcase of Edward S. Curtis' "The North American Indian"

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Shiley Special Events Suite at Central Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

In Recognition of Native American History Month San Diego Public Library's Special Collections is taking an iconic photography collection out from our archives for the public to...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Shiley Special Events Suite
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

In Recognition of Native American History Month

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 16, 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!