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SDIS Monthly Lecture Series: 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 the Monthly Lecture Series event. This event is both in person and via zoom. The in-person venue is the North University C...

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

The San Diego Independent Scholars organization presents the Monthly Lecture Series 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Author of the Month: Dean Calbreath

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center at Central Library
Program Type:
Author Talk, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Local Author
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Please join us for a special afternoon presenting local author Dean Calbreath and his featured book, The Sergeant, which tells the incredible but true story of an Afr...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author Talk, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Local Author
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:


Please join us for a special afternoon presenting local author Dean Calbreath and his featured book, 

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...

Cancelled
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: 8
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: 54
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: 28
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

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

Digital Navigator /Navegador Digital

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 11:30am - 3:30pm
Seminar Room 1 - 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: Seminar Room 1 - 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 "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Bilingual Storytime: French (L'Heure de Conte Bilingue: Français)

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 11:45am - 12:15pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

This bilingual program is designed for preschool children to experience both English and French in a fun, engaging setting. During each session, we will read stories and sing in bo...

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

This bilingual program is designed for preschool children to experience both English and French in a fun, engaging setting. During each session, we will read stories and sing in both languages.

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

Bridge Club

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 11:45am - 2:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Every Monday, join us for a friendly game of bridge. All adults are invited to participate using Party Bridge rules. Beginners welcome! Instructions will be provided.

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Every Monday, join us for a friendly game of bridge. All adults are invited to participate using Party Bridge rules. Beginners welcome! Instructions will be provided.

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

Day 1 - Mental Health First Aid: 2-Day Training, October 14 & 21

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a free Mental Health First Aid Training Program! Please note that this is a FREE 8-hour certification program held over 2 days: 4 hours each on Monday 10/14 & Mo...

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a free Mental Health First Aid Training Program!