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

Saturday Drop In Craft

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Visit the library on Saturday & create a terrific craft. All supplies provided! 

Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Visit the library on Saturday & create a terrific craft. All supplies provided! 

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.

Garden Exchange

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Front Plaza - Rancho Penasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
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 Library
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 "Elementary School Age" group.

Kuchipudi: Traditional Indian Dance Performance for Children

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us for a family-friendly performance showcasing the South Indian dance form known as Kuchipudi. This traditional dance combines intricate footwork, dramatic facial expressions...

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join us for a family-friendly performance showcasing the South Indian dance form known as Kuchipudi.

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

Find Mindfulness in LEGO: New Year, New Me

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM, Wellness
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Through hands-on activities using LEGO® bricks, children would be encouraged to express their feelings and ideas through LEGO®. We will explore several topics such as family, emoti...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM, Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Through hands-on activities using LEGO® bricks, children would be encouraged to express their feelings and ideas through LEGO®.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Lego and Rokenbok Club

Saturday, January 18, 2025 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, January 18, 2025 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 "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Do You Own Your Stuff or Does Your Stuff Own You?

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a program by Oasis: Do You Own Your Stuff or Does Your Stuff Own You? You’ll learn the difference between de-cluttering and organizing and learn about available resourc...

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a program by Oasis: Do You Own Your Stuff or Does Your Stuff Own You? You’ll learn the difference between de-cluttering and organizing and learn about available resources and changes in the resale market.

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.

Musical Instrument Exploration Workshop with Bertrand's Music

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Join Bertrand's Music & Lessons for their community event "Instrument Exploration," tailored to introduce novice musicians to various instruments like flute, clarinet, trumpet,...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join Bertrand's Music & Lessons for their community event "Instrument Exploration," tailored to introduce novice musicians to various instruments like flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, alto saxophone, and violin.

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, January 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
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 Library
Room: Community Room - 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 "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.

Lego Free Play

Saturday, January 18, 2025 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

Place Holder For Little Fish Comics (second choice)

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
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.

Art Reception: Drew Bandish

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery at San Carlos Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
All Ages, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Drew Bandish and his student’s, Drew’s Art Pals, will be filling the San Carlos Winer Family Community Room with their beautiful watercolors and colored pencil drawings for the mon...

Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: All Ages, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Drew Bandish and his student’s, Drew’s Art Pals, will be filling the San Carlos Winer Family Community Room with their beautiful watercolors and colored pencil drawings for the month of January.

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, January 18, 2025 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 - January 18 ● February 15 ● March 15Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of playing award-winning board games for children ages 2-17 and their families! Whether you're...

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 - January 18 February 15 March 15

SD Fixit Clinic

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
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.

Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Evil Threatens! The World Needs Heroes! Come play Dungeons and Dragons and other roleplaying games (RPGs).  New and experienced players welcome. Open to everyone age 13 a...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Evil Threatens! The World Needs Heroes! 

Come play Dungeons and Dragons and other roleplaying games (RPGs).  New and experienced players welcome. Open to everyone age 13 and older. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Adrienne Nims and Spirit Wind

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Featured, Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Adrienne Nims and Spirit Wind take you on a musical journey with lush harmonies, mystical melodies, and global rhythms.The band's music, performed on flutes, saxophones, keyboard, ...

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Adrienne Nims and Spirit Wind take you on a musical journey with lush harmonies, mystical melodies, and global rhythms.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

RB Chess Club

Saturday, January 18, 2025 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.

Zentangle Method Class - Hot Air Balloon

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Zentangle is a form of meditative art that involves creating intricate designs using repetitive patterns. It is a way to help people focus, relax, and find inner peace through draw...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Adult Area - Kensington
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Zentangle is a form of meditative art that involves creating intricate designs using repetitive patterns. It is a way to help people focus, relax, and find inner peace through drawing.

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

Project In A Box: LED Light Reaction Game

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
DiscoverU, Program Includes Kit, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Come on down and level up your reflexes and circuitry knowledge in our LED Reaction Game workshop! Through this circuitry-focused workshop, participants will gain hands-on experien...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: DiscoverU, Program Includes Kit, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Come on down and level up your reflexes and circuitry knowledge in our LED Reaction Game workshop! Through this circuitry-focused workshop, participants will gain hands-on experience as they build a fundamental knowledge of circuitry.

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.

Healing Ourselves and the Planet with Plant-Based Foods

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Featured, Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Liz Gary from New Options Food Group will explore the science behind a plant-based diet and how it can improve our health and the planet’s too. Learn how people are losing weight a...

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

Liz Gary from New Options Food Group will explore the science behind a plant-based diet and how it can improve our health and the planet’s too.

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

Manga Tea Time

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Area - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Do you like manga and anime? Join us every Saturday in the Teen’s Area of the Mira Mesa Library for fun activities and a chance to discuss your favorite titles with other fans! Ple...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Teen Area - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Do you like manga and anime? Join us every Saturday in the Teen’s Area of the Mira Mesa Library for fun activities and a chance to discuss your favorite titles with other fans!

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

Chess Club

Saturday, January 18, 2025 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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Friends of the San Diego Public Library Monthly Book Sale

Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
University Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

The Friends of the San Diego Public Library will be hosting its next book sale at the University Heights Branch Library at 4193 Park Blvd (at Howard Ave), San Diego 92103. Enter at...

Library Branch: University Heights Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

The Friends of the San Diego Public Library will be hosting its next book sale at the University Heights Branch Library at 4193 Park Blvd (at Howard Ave), San Diego 92103. Enter at the Sprouts parking lot entrance.

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

Villa Musica -Violin Classes

Sunday, January 19, 2025 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