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Winter Slime Fun with Rogelio

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Join us for another fun-filled Slime Event!  Participants will learn to make their own unique colored slime. This event is great for fostering creativity and enjoying the expe...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Join us for another fun-filled Slime Event!  Participants will learn to make their own unique colored slime. This event is great for fostering creativity and enjoying the experience.

Registration is required.

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

Crafternoon

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Tierrasanta at Tierrasanta Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join in on a fun filled afternoon of crafting. Materials provided. Designed for grades K - 3rd.

Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Join in on a fun filled afternoon of crafting. Materials provided. Designed for grades K - 3rd.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Nature Bud Story Time with the NAT

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

The San Diego Natural History Museum is excited to partner with our local libraries to launch our new program, Nature Buds. Through our “Nature Bud” Learning Leaf card sets, we pro...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

The San Diego Natural History Museum is excited to partner with our local libraries to launch our new program, Nature Buds.

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

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Area - North Park at North Park Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Kids can enjoy being creative by building with LEGO blocks and DUPLO bricks. It's a great opportunity for exploring with new ideas, as well as sharing concepts and strategies with ...

Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Kids can enjoy being creative by building with LEGO blocks and DUPLO bricks. It's a great opportunity for exploring with new ideas, as well as sharing concepts and strategies with other attendees.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Movie Night: The Polar Express

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Balboa Library
Program Type:
Films
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for family movie night at the library.  The Academy Award-winning team of Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump, Cast Away) reunite for The Polar Expres...

Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Films
Event Details:

Join us for family movie night at the library.  The Academy Award-winning team of Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump, Cast Away) reunite for The Polar Express, an inspiring adventure based on the beloved children's book by C

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

Teen Game Room

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Gang Beasts and more. 

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Gang Beasts and more. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Gingerbread House Making

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for some holiday fun by making some gingerbread houses. One house per child. Cookies are available for adults and younger kids to decorate. Limited supplies, available firs...

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Join us for some holiday fun by making some gingerbread houses. One house per child. Cookies are available for adults and younger kids to decorate. Limited supplies, available first come first served. 

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

Pajama Storytime

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Come join us with your little ones at the Mountain View/Beckwourth Branch Library in the children’s area for pajama storytime. Have your kids come in their pajamas and enjoy storie...

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

Come join us with your little ones at the Mountain View/Beckwourth Branch Library in the children’s area for pajama storytime.

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

Meditation for a Happy Life

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Homeschool Resource Center at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Learn and practice meditation, improve harmony at home and at work, and build your wisdom and inner peace.  This secular and modern approach to traditional Buddhist teachings ...

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Homeschool Resource Center
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Learn and practice meditation, improve harmony at home and at work, and build your wisdom and inner peace.  This secular and modern approach to traditional Buddhist teachings is led by Ashley Davis, co-founder of The Center for Harmonious Liv

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.

3D Design Workshop

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Children ages 7-17 are invited to learn how to design their own objects in 3D with help from a 3D design expert!   Limit 15.  Registration required. Parents who wil...

Encouraged
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Children ages 7-17 are invited to learn how to design their own objects in 3D with help from a 3D design expert!

 

Limit 15.  Registration required.

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

Crafting Circle

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Nook - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Art, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Children's Nook - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Art, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness
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.

Free Ballet Folkorico Classes - El Tesoro Del Folklor

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Black Box Theatre at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

Join El Tesoro Del Folklor at the Annex for free Ballet Folklorico classes! Children and adults from beginners to experienced are welcome to join this amazing group of talented per...

Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Black Box Theatre
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join El Tesoro Del Folklor at the Annex for free Ballet Folklorico classes! Children and adults from beginners to experienced are welcome to join this amazing group of talented performers to improve their skills.

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

Kids Movie Night at the Library: Home Alone (1990)

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 5:45pm - 7:00pm
Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library at Central Library
Program Type:
Films
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Join us for movie night at the library! Popcorn will be provided! Movie summary: A comedy about an 8-year-old boy, Kevin McCallister, who is accidentally left behind when his ...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Films
Event Details:

Join us for movie night at the library! Popcorn 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.

Adult Craft Program - Bow Making

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Learn to make beautiful bows for gifts or decorating! ** This program is strictly for adults ages 18 and older. Due to the nature of tools and materials used, only adults may at...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn to make beautiful bows for gifts or decorating!

** This program is strictly for adults ages 18 and older. Due to the nature of tools and materials used, only adults may attend. Pre-registration is required. **

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

Introduction to 3D Printing: Class 2 in IDEA Lab

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Middle School Age
Event Details:

Join Ms. Krystal and Volunteer Myles in the IDEA Lab to learn how to use TinkerCAD to make 3D models. You will learn all about 3D printers, how a 3D model gets turned into a 3D pri...

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Age Group: Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join Ms. Krystal and Volunteer Myles in the IDEA Lab to learn how to use TinkerCAD to make 3D models. You will learn all about 3D printers, how a 3D model gets turned into a 3D print, and get a chance to design your own models to print!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Lego Club

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Come build your creations while making new friends!  All Legos will be supplied by the North University Community Branch Library.  Your creation may even be featured in o...

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Come build your creations while making new friends!  All Legos will be supplied by the North University Community Branch Library.  Your creation may even be featured in our display case!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

National Marine Mammal Foundation

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

In this workshop, you’ll learn basic marine mammal biology and ecology.  Find out about conservation efforts helping endangered and threatened species such as Killer Whales.&n...

Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

In this workshop, you’ll learn basic marine mammal biology and ecology.  Find out about conservation efforts helping endangered and threatened species such as Killer Whales.  A craft will immediately follow thi

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

Signing Pajama Storytime

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Featured,
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us for pajama storytime with...sign language basics to foster early literacy skills. This program is offered inside in our Community Room, and no registration is required. ...

Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Featured,
Event Details:

Join us for pajama storytime with...sign language basics to foster early literacy skills.

This program is offered inside in our Community Room, and no registration is required.

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.

Winter Yummyville with RemsCreations!

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Kids ages 3 to 12 are invited to Winter Yummyville!  Join us for a winter wonderland workshop where you can make yummy holiday inspired edibles like a snowman and a sled full ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Kids ages 3 to 12 are invited to Winter Yummyville!  Join us for a winter wonderland workshop where you can make yummy holiday inspired edibles like a snowman and a sled full of presents!

Chollas Valley Community Planning Group

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Description of Event:

Community Planning group monthly meeting

Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room
Description of Event

Community Planning group monthly meeting

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

Crafts for Grown Ups: Book Ornaments

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adult Reading Area at North Park Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

For this month's Crafts for Grown Ups, we'll be making book ornaments!  We will have some classics, current popular titles, and children's holiday book covers available for us...

Encouraged
Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Adult Reading Area
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Art, Community Engagement
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

For this month's Crafts for Grown Ups, we'll be making book ornaments!  We will have some classics, current popular titles, and children's holiday book covers available for use, as well as any favorite titles you would like us to prepare for

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

Fortune & Glory - SDPL's Role-Playing Game Program for Adults

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room 222 - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Explore New Worlds! Embark on Epic Adventures! Have you ever wanted to play role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons, but didn't know where to start?  Join SDPL's ne...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 222 - Central
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Explore New Worlds! Embark on Epic Adventures!

Have you ever wanted to play role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons, but didn't know where to start? 

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

Picture This!

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Neil Morgan Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Art, Films, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

The Family ManMonday, December 16th, 2024 @ 6pmA fast-lane investment broker, offered the opportunity to see how the other half lives, wakes up to find that his sports car and girl...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Neil Morgan Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Films, Performing Arts
Event Details:

The Family Man

Monday, December 16th, 2024 @ 6pm

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.

Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Wells Fargo Technology Learning Center (4th Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Learn to edit Wikipedia pages and contribute to making knowledge more accessible! Join us from 6:00pm to 8:00pm in editing, writing, and improving Wikipedia articles while meeting ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Wells Fargo Technology Learning Center (4th Floor)
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Learn to edit Wikipedia pages and contribute to making knowledge more accessible! Join us from 6:00pm to 8:00pm in editing, writing, and improving Wikipedia articles while meeting other editors.