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Santa Visits the Library!

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join the elves at College-Rolando Library as we welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus for a visit! After writing a letter to Santa, families will have the opportunity to take photos with Mr...

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Join the elves at College-Rolando Library as we welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus for a visit! After writing a letter to Santa, families will have the opportunity to take photos with Mr. and Mrs. Claus.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tell a Tale Tuesday: Adult Read Aloud

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Travel Center (Fifth Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Book Discussion, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Don’t let the kids have all the fun. Being read aloud to is enjoyable for adults too. Join us every 2nd and 3rd Tuesday of the month for a captivating evening of adul...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Virtual Travel Center (Fifth Floor)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Book Discussion, Community Engagement
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:


Don’t let the kids have all the fun.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Winter STEAM: Maker Space Workshops (Night Shift)

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Space is limited and reservations are required. Signs ups will start on November 1 at noon.  Children in grades 1-5 are invited to learn how to build simple projects from c...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Space is limited and reservations are required. Signs ups will start on November 1 at noon. 

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.

Hatha Yoga

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Bring your mat, water, and wear comfortable clothing to this free weekly yoga class.  Bilingual.

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

Bring your mat, water, and wear comfortable clothing to this free weekly yoga class.  Bilingual.

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

Picture This! Little Women

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Films
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Jo struggles for independence and sometimes clashes with her beloved mother and sisters Meg, Amy and Beth. She also contends with their cranky Aunt March, their impulsive neighbor ...

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Films
Event Details:

Jo struggles for independence and sometimes clashes with her beloved mother and sisters Meg, Amy and Beth. She also contends with their cranky Aunt March, their impulsive neighbor Laurie and kindly linguistics professor Friedrich Bhaer.

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

Bilingual Storytime - KOREAN/ENGLISH

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Snook's Nook Storytime Area at Rancho Bernardo Library
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join Ms. Nam for an engaging storytime with stories and songs in English and Korean! For ages 5-8. No registration necessary.Program dates and times subject to change.

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Snook's Nook Storytime Area
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join Ms. Nam for an engaging storytime with stories and songs in English and Korean!

 

For ages 5-8. No registration necessary.

Program dates and times subject to change.

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

Pajama Storytime

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Get ready to “Shake Your Sillies Out”! Enjoy stories, fingerplays, and songs selected for toddlers and preschoolers. Shhhh! Don’t tell them we’re getting them ready for kinderga...

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

Get ready to “Shake Your Sillies Out”!

Enjoy stories, fingerplays, and songs selected for toddlers and preschoolers. Shhhh! Don’t tell them we’re getting them ready for kindergarten. The focus is on FUN! 

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

"Murder by the Book" True Crime Book Discussion (Virtual)

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, Book Discussion
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Here we discuss the best true crime books.  While the stories can be gruesome and the characters repulsive, the stories entertain and often promote considerations of sociologi...

Encouraged
Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Book Discussion
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Here we discuss the best true crime books.  While the stories can be gruesome and the characters repulsive, the stories entertain and often promote considerations of sociological and psychological perspectives.  We will discuss the narra

Mobile Health Services / Servicos de Salud Móviles

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 9:00am - 2:45pm
San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Event Details:

To make an appointment, please call us at (619) 662-4199 or visit www.syhealth.org. The Healthy Steps Mobile Medical Units provide health care services to children of all ages...

Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

To make an appointment, please call us at (619) 662-4199 or visit www.syhealth.org. 

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: Recharging Body & Mind

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, , Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Qi Gong (Chi Gong) is a simple preventative health method of relaxing and harmonizing the body. These gentle exercises are suitable for any age and health condition. Free class....

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Wellness
Event Details:

Qi Gong (Chi Gong) is a simple preventative health method of relaxing and harmonizing the body. These gentle exercises are suitable for any age and health condition.

Free class.  Interested?  Simply attend. 

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

Dance It Out! Bilingual Storytime /¡Baila! Hora de cuentos bilingüe

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Area - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us in this dancing storytime that geared towards toddlers and their parents. Enjoy new and classic stories of all kinds and get ready to get all those wiggles out and dance aw...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - Logan Heights
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us in this dancing storytime that geared towards toddlers and their parents. Enjoy new and classic stories of all kinds and get ready to get all those wiggles out and dance away the jiggles and pent up energy!

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

Family and Tiny Tots Storytime

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

A story time designed for toddlers, featuring stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays.

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

A story time designed for toddlers, featuring stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays.

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

Outdoor Kids Dance Party

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Taylor Greene - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us on the Taylor Greene to sing, dance, and move along to favorite kids songs. Recommended for toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers. Kids and Grownups will twist, sh...

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Taylor Greene - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: , Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join us on the Taylor Greene to sing, dance, and move along to favorite kids songs.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Preschool Storytime: Winter Holiday Edition

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

Celebrate the winter holidays at this special storytime! This program is designed for children ages 2-4.

Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Celebrate the winter holidays at this special storytime! This program is designed for children ages 2-4.

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

Rhythm and Movement

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Area - Ocean Beach at Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, , Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

In this highly interactive, music-based storytime program, children have the opportunity to make music, learn beats, and dance and move to the sounds. All ages are welcome to atten...

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Room: Children's Area - Ocean Beach
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Literature
Event Details:

In this highly interactive, music-based storytime program, children have the opportunity to make music, learn beats, and dance and move to the sounds. All ages are welcome to attend.

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

Sing & Sign Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

Learn signs to use with your child! Signing fun with songs, stories, and finger plays as well as tips for using sign language as a preverbal communication tool with your little one...

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:

Learn signs to use with your child! Signing fun with songs, stories, and finger plays as well as tips for using sign language as a preverbal communication tool with your little one.

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

Storytime

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us in the library's spacious community room where we can all safely space out for a Storytime with Miss Melissa or Miss Jennifer appropriate for preschoolers. This Storytime r...

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

Join us in the library's spacious community room where we can all safely space out for a Storytime with Miss Melissa or Miss Jennifer appropriate for preschoolers.

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

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

Wednesday, December 18, 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  educ...

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.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Dance, sing, laugh, and enjoy engaging stories with Carrie The Librarian! This program is recommended for ages 2-5 but all ages are welcome at this fun weekly program. 

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

Dance, sing, laugh, and enjoy engaging stories with Carrie The Librarian! This program is recommended for ages 2-5 but all ages are welcome at this fun weekly program. 

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

Let's Play!

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Sensory play. Join us outside to play with our new sensory tables. Mud play, sand play, and more! Program takes place in the backside of our patio.

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning
Event Details:

Sensory play. Join us outside to play with our new sensory tables. Mud play, sand play, and more! Program takes place in the backside of our patio.

This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Mind/Body Fitness for Older Adults

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery at San Carlos Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Older Adults
Event Details:

Mind and Body Fitness is done mostly standing or in a chair. No mats required. Space is limited to 25 people per class. Be sure to get to the library a little early, this class...

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

Mind and Body Fitness is done mostly standing or in a chair. No mats required.
Space is limited to 25 people per class.

Be sure to get to the library a little early, this class fills up fast!

 

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

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:15am
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play at Toddler Storytime!  Come and build essential early literacy skills and foster a love of reading. Designed for children ages 1-3.

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play at Toddler Storytime!  Come and build essential early literacy skills and foster a love of reading. Designed for children ages 1-3.

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

Adult Enrichment / Recreación para adultos

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Program Type:
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

We are providing activities for adults to choose from: board games, adult coloring, puzzles, etc.  Choose your activity and socialize with others.  Bilingual.

Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type:
Event Details:

We are providing activities for adults to choose from: board games, adult coloring, puzzles, etc.  Choose your activity and socialize with others. 

Bilingual.

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

Stay & Play Storytime

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando 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 week we will offer snacks and refreshments, a Storytime and...

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Welcome families to Stay and Play!