Name: SPARK Games
Start: 2024-12-23T16:00:00-08:00
End: 2024-12-23T17:00:00-08:00
Location: City Heights/Weingart Library

SPARK Games

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library

Program Type:

Community Engagement

Age Group:

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Event Details:

Join us to play SPARK games with Healthy Advetures Foundation.

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library

Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart

Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Program Type: Community Engagement

Event Details:

Join us to play SPARK games with Healthy Advetures Foundation.

Game On @ the Library

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library

Age Group:

All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Come enjoy a night of board games and fun! Feel free to bring beverages, snacks, and your own games.

Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library

Room: Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch

Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Come enjoy a night of board games and fun! Feel free to bring beverages, snacks, and your own games.

Homework Help

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

La Jolla/Riford Library

Program Type:

Community Engagement

Age Group:

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Event Details:

Get personalized help with English, math, science, and more with one of our friendly, qualified homework coaches. No registration required. First come, first served. Grades K...

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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Program Type: Community Engagement

Event Details:

Get personalized help with English, math, science, and more with one of our friendly, qualified homework coaches. No registration required. First come, first served. Grades K-12.

Teen Game Room

Monday, December 23, 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.

Pajama Storytime

Monday, December 23, 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.

Meditation for a Happy Life

Monday, December 23, 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

Crafting Circle

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

IDEA Lab - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library

Program Type:

Accessibility, Art, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness

Age Group:

Adults, Older Adults

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library

Room: IDEA Lab - Skyline Hills

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Accessibility, Art, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness

Free Ballet Folkorico Classes - El Tesoro Del Folklor

Monday, December 23, 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.

Family Night Kamishibai Storytime

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library

Program Type:

Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts

Age Group:

All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Event Details:

Storybox Theatre is a wonderful way to present illustrated stories to youngsters. Storybox is the American name we have given to the Japanese storytelling tradition called ka...

Library Branch: San Ysidro Library

Room: Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro

Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Program Type: Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts

Event Details:

Storybox Theatre is a wonderful way to present illustrated stories to youngsters. Storybox is the American name we have given to the Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai. (Kami = paper; shibai = theatre). A storytell

Kensington-Normal Heights Book Club

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Children's Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Join us for interesting roundtable discussion of fascinating, fun and thrilling fiction. .

Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library

Room: Children's Area - Kensington

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion

Event Details:

Join us for interesting roundtable discussion of fascinating, fun and thrilling fiction. .

Lego Club

Monday, December 23, 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!

Fortune and Glory Roleplaying Game Program

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

Monday, December 23, 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 new role-p...

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Meeting Room 222 - Central

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Featured

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Seats Remaining: 6

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?

Poster for film National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

Picture This!

Monday, December 23, 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:

National Lampoon’s Christmas VacationMonday, December 23rd, 2024 @ 6pmThe Griswold family's plans for a big family Christmas predictably turn into a big disaster. PG-13 |...

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Neil Morgan Auditorium

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Art, Films, Performing Arts

Event Details:

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

Monday, December 23rd, 2024 @ 6pm

Pajama Storytime with Ms. Carrie

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library

Program Type:

Literature

Age Group:

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Event Details:

Put on your favorite PJs and join Ms. Carrie in the Community Room Monday evenings for a pajama storytime. Pajamas are encouraged, but not required. No sign up require...

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library

Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Program Type: Literature

Event Details:

Put on your favorite PJs and join Ms. Carrie in the Community Room Monday evenings for a pajama storytime.

Pajamas are encouraged, but not required. No sign up required.

Sheet music with gold stars, a gold ribbon, and greenery

Holiday Sing-Along

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Ocean Beach Library

Program Type:

Celebration Month, Featured, Performing Arts

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

The tradition continues! Join us for a cozy evening of festive singing and treats, courtesy of the Friends of the OB Library. We'll have lyrics sheets on hand, so don't worry if yo...

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Performing Arts

Event Details:

The tradition continues! Join us for a cozy evening of festive singing and treats, courtesy of the Friends of the OB Library. We'll have lyrics sheets on hand, so don't worry if you forget the words. All are welcome!

Christmas Day (Observed)

All Day

San Carlos Library

Closing

Branches:

San Carlos Library

Christmas Eve

All Day

SDPL Virtual Branch, Central Library, Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library, Balboa Library, Carmel Mountain Ranch Library, Carmel Valley Library, City Heights/Weingart Library, City Heights Performance Annex, Clairemont Library, College-Rolando Library, Kensington-Normal Heights Library, La Jolla/Riford Library, Linda Vista Library, Logan Heights Library, Mira Mesa Library, Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library, Mission Valley Library, Mountain View/Beckwourth Library, North Clairemont Library, North Park Library, North University Community Library, Oak Park Library, Ocean Beach Library, Otay Mesa-Nestor Library, Pacific Beach/Taylor Library, Pacific Highlands Ranch Library, Paradise Hills Library, Point Loma/Hervey Library, Rancho Bernardo Library, Rancho Peñasquitos Library, San Carlos Library, San Ysidro Library, Scripps Miramar Ranch Library, Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library, Skyline Hills Library, Tierrasanta Library, University Community Library, University Heights Library, Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library, Outreach

Closing

Branches:

SDPL Virtual Branch, Central Library, Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library, Balboa Library, Carmel Mountain Ranch Library, Carmel Valley Library, City Heights/Weingart Library, City Heights Performance Annex, Clairemont Library, College-Rolando Library, Kensington-Normal Heights Library, La Jolla/Riford Library, Linda Vista Library, Logan Heights Library, Mira Mesa Library, Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library, Mission Valley Library, Mountain View/Beckwourth Library, North Clairemont Library, North Park Library, North University Community Library, Oak Park Library, Ocean Beach Library, Otay Mesa-Nestor Library, Pacific Beach/Taylor Library, Pacific Highlands Ranch Library, Paradise Hills Library, Point Loma/Hervey Library, Rancho Bernardo Library, Rancho Peñasquitos Library, San Carlos Library, San Ysidro Library, Scripps Miramar Ranch Library, Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library, Skyline Hills Library, Tierrasanta Library, University Community Library, University Heights Library, Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library, Outreach

Christmas Eve - All Library Locations Observed Holiday Closure

All Day

University Heights Library

All library locations closed for Christmas Eve.

Closing

Branches:

University Heights Library

Description:

All library locations closed for Christmas Eve.

CLOSED

All Day

Mission Valley Library

Closing

Branches:

Mission Valley Library

Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytime with Mr. Luan

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am

Children's Storytime Nook - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library

Program Type:

Online/Virtual, Community Engagement, , Literature, Performing Arts

Age Group:

Preschoolers

Event Details:

My Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences! I make it a point not just to read books, ...

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library

Room: Children's Storytime Nook - Linda Vista

Age Group: Preschoolers

Program Type: Online/Virtual, Community Engagement, , Literature, Performing Arts

Event Details:

My Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten 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!

Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytime with Mr. Luan

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am

SDPL Virtual Branch

Program Type:

Online/Virtual, , Literature, Performing Arts

Age Group:

Preschoolers

Event Details:

My Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences! I make it a point not just to read books, ...

Virtual Event

Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch

Age Group: Preschoolers

Program Type: Online/Virtual, , Literature, Performing Arts

Event Details:

My Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten 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!

Mind-Body Fitness for Older Adults

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library

Program Type:

Wellness

Age Group:

Older Adults

Event Details:

Mind-Body Fitness for Older Adults is a restorative and contemplative class designed to promote physical and emotional balance, release stress, and create greater inner awareness t...

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Cancelled

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford

Age Group: Older Adults

Program Type: Wellness

Event Details:

Mind-Body Fitness for Older Adults is a restorative and contemplative class designed to promote physical and emotional balance, release stress, and create greater inner awareness through Hatha Chair Yoga.

Digital Navigaton

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 11:30am - 3:30pm

Computer Lab - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library

Age Group:

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Get help on the computers and with your digital devices from a Digital Navigator every Tuesday! They will be located in the computer lab and around the printer. Digital help offere...

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library

Room: Computer Lab - City Heights/Weingart

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Get help on the computers and with your digital devices from a Digital Navigator every Tuesday! They will be located in the computer lab and around the printer. Digital help offered in English, Spanish, and Tagalog.

Study and Chill

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 7:30pm

Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library

Program Type:

Art, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Wellness

Age Group:

Middle School Age, Teens

Event Details:

Need to finish some homework, work on a project, study for a test, or just relax and read a book away from the distractions at home? Come to the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA LAB every...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library

Room: Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab

Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens

Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Wellness

Event Details:

Need to finish some homework, work on a project, study for a test, or just relax and read a book away from the distractions at home?

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National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation