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Fall Coloring Contest

09/30/2024 @ 9:30am to 10/24/2024 @ 6:00pm
Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us in our coloring contest and see how creative you can design our fall pumpkin.  Pick up a coloring entry at the branch (or print out the attached file) and bring it ...

Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Join us in our coloring contest and see how creative you can design our fall pumpkin. 

Pick up a coloring entry at the branch (or print out the attached file) and bring it in by October 24th, Thursday. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OnView: Misti Washington Gourd and Basket Guild

All Day 10/1 - 11/30
Central Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Misti Washington Gourd and Basket Guild October 1- November 30, 2024 Sharing, learning and creating art using the gifts of nature ... we create woven baskets and gourd art in...

Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Misti Washington Gourd and Basket Guild

October 1- November 30, 2024

Sharing, learning and creating art using the gifts of nature ... we create woven baskets and gourd art in San Diego California.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OnView: Word Play- Don Strandberg

All Day 10/1 - 12/30
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Word Play Language, Graphics, and Free Association October 1 – December 30, 2024   From the artist, Don Strandberg.: Here I take my cues from Concrete Poetry. I...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Word Play

Language, Graphics, and Free Association

October 1 – December 30, 2024

 

From the artist, Don Strandberg.:

Filipino-American Heritage Month Exhibit

10/01/2024 @ 9:30am to 10/31/2024 @ 8:00pm
Foushee Patio Room at La Jolla/Riford Library
Description of Event:

Filipino-American Heritage Month Exhibit

La Jolla/Riford Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Foushee Patio Room
Description of Event

Filipino-American Heritage Month Exhibit

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OnView: Our River, Our Water-Oscar Romo

All Day 10/2 - 11/10
Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Our River, Our Water   Oscar Romo is an environmental engineer, professor of Urban Studies and Planning at UCSD, watershed coordinator in Los Laureles Canyon, Tijuana, a...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Our River, Our Water

 

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

Qi Gong

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Community Room - University Community at University Community Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Robert Warren leads this popular qi gong class, a mind-body-spirit practice that improves one's mental and physical health by integrating posture, movement, and breathing technique...

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

Robert Warren leads this popular qi gong class, a mind-body-spirit practice that improves one's mental and physical health by integrating posture, movement, and breathing technique.

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

Baby & Toddler Storytime

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

Babies and toddlers ages 0-18 months and their caregivers will enjoy songs, lap-sits and rhymes that foster early literacy skills.

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:

Babies and toddlers ages 0-18 months and their caregivers will enjoy songs, lap-sits and rhymes that foster early literacy skills.

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

Baby Sign Storytime with Monta Briant

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, , Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

Join us for "Sign-a-Story Circle Time" with Baby Sign Language Basics author, Monta Z. Briant. Parents learn how to use ASL signs for early communication with their babies thr...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Early Learning, , Literature
Event Details:

Join us for "Sign-a-Story Circle Time" with Baby Sign Language Basics author, Monta Z. Briant. Parents learn how to use ASL signs for early communication with their babies through stories, songs, and other fun activities. 

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

Preschool Storytime & Craft

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Area - North Park at North Park Library
Program Type:
Art, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Please join us with your young ones for Preschool Storytime & Craft! Ms. Sandy will have fun stories, songs, and a special craft to share! This event takes place every Thur...

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

Please join us with your young ones for Preschool Storytime & Craft!
Ms. Sandy will have fun stories, songs, and a special craft to share!

This event takes place every Thursday!

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

Storytime

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Area - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join Miss Valerie in the Children's Storywell for a Storytime appropriate for toddlers and preschoolers. 

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

Join Miss Valerie in the Children's Storywell for a Storytime appropriate for toddlers and preschoolers. 

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

Storytime for Toddlers & Preschoolers

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery at San Carlos Library
Program Type:
, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime that fosters early literacy!  Features books, songs, action rhymes, and finger plays that invite participation.  Ages 1-5.  Every Thursday.&n...

Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime that fosters early literacy!  Features books, songs, action rhymes, and finger plays that invite participation.  Ages 1-5.  Every Thursday. 

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

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us Thursday mornings at 10am for stories, songs, finger games and more!  Each week our librarians will choose books based off themes to get children's imagination grow...

Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join us Thursday mornings at 10am for stories, songs, finger games and more! 

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

Baby/Toddler Storytime with Stay and Play at 10:00 am

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

The sessions are exactly the same. Ms. Joyce reads simple books, we sing songs, do our bouncy rhymes, fingerplays, shake our shakers, and have fun!  Afterwards  education...

Library Branch: Clairemont Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

The sessions are exactly the same. Ms.

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

Babies / Toddler Storytime

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us as we read, sing, and dance this special Storytime, which encourages a love of reading and builds essential early literacy skills. A unique craft follows each Storytime.

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Children's Area - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning
Event Details:

Join us as we read, sing, and dance this special Storytime, which encourages a love of reading and builds essential early literacy skills. A unique craft follows each Storytime.

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

Baby Toddler Explore Time

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

Come let your baby or toddler learn about the world by exploring. Little ones are able to make noise, play, and meet new friends. This is a loosely structured, baby-led program of ...

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

Come let your baby or toddler learn about the world by exploring. Little ones are able to make noise, play, and meet new friends. This is a loosely structured, baby-led program of play, stories, bubbles, songs and more.

 

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

Sign Language Storytime

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Area - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: Main Area - North Clairemont
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Featured
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Stay & Play Storytime

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join Ms. Camille and Ms. Melissa every Thursday at the OB Rec Center for storytime and free play for children 0 to 5 years old. Each week children will have the opportunity to expl...

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

Join Ms. Camille and Ms. Melissa every Thursday at the OB Rec Center for storytime and free play for children 0 to 5 years old. Each week children will have the opportunity to explore and socialize and so will their caregivers!

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

Write Your Heart Out: Writing Practice

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Study Room 3 - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

“Writing Practice” is based on Natalie Goldberg’s wonderful 1986 book Writing Down the Bones. Natalie has inspired generations of writers to get their juices flowing. Here are the ...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Study Room 3 - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

“Writing Practice” is based on Natalie Goldberg’s wonderful 1986 book Writing Down the Bones. Natalie has inspired generations of writers to get their juices flowing. Here are the rules: Take a set amount of time.

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

Fun & Games for Seniors

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Open to the public and are free of charge. Play variety board games.

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Open to the public and are free of charge. Play variety board games.

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

Pre-School Story Time in the Park

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Park Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Program Type:
, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Kensington-Normal Heights Librarians will share stories, songs, and bubbles with children ages 3-5. Older and younger siblings welcome! Bring a blanket to sit on the grass. 

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

Kensington-Normal Heights Librarians will share stories, songs, and bubbles with children ages 3-5. Older and younger siblings welcome! Bring a blanket to sit on the grass. 

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

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Preschool storytime for babies, toddlers, and all preschoolers! All Ages are welcome to join us for a fun and educational storytime featuring songs, lullabies, nursery rhymes, f...

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Preschool storytime for babies, toddlers, and all preschoolers!

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

Songs and Stories with Ms Amy

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Read along and sing for this fun interactive storytime. We will read picture books, move our bodies, act out stories, and sing fun songs and silly rhymes to build our skills with w...

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Read along and sing for this fun interactive storytime. We will read picture books, move our bodies, act out stories, and sing fun songs and silly rhymes to build our skills with words and language. The storytime will be followed by a craft.

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

Stay and Play

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Welcome families to Stay and Play. This program is focused towards children 0-5 years old and their caregivers. Every Thursday we will offer free play. There will be play stations ...

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Welcome families to Stay and Play. This program is focused towards children 0-5 years old and their caregivers. Every Thursday we will offer free play.

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

Family Music Lessons

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Area - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

With the help of her ukulele and even some puppet friends, Miss Marae will guide and encourage you to explore music with your child. During these Family Music Lessons, you’ll explo...

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Children's Area - College-Rolando
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

With the help of her ukulele and even some puppet friends, Miss Marae will guide and encourage you to explore music with your child.