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Toy Hermit

Family Board Game Afternoons

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

3rd Saturdays - January 18 ● February 15 ● March 15Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of playing award-winning board games for children ages 2-17 and their families! Whether you're...

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

3rd Saturdays - January 18 ● February 15 ● March 15

Ralph with his guitar

Ralph's World Music Show

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Beat the winter blues with a fun concert at the library!  Ralph’s World is the mega-fun music show where kids rock and dance to their delight. Ralph engages his youn...

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Beat the winter blues with a fun concert at the library!

Persian Music Concert in the Park

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Park Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the Kensington-Normal Heights Library for a Free Persian Music Concert in the park. The music will be jazz inspired with a Persian flair. There will be a mix of Eastern ...

Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Park Area - Kensington
Age Group: All Ages, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join us at the Kensington-Normal Heights Library for a Free Persian Music Concert in the park. The music will be jazz inspired with a Persian flair. There will be a mix of Eastern and Western Instruments. This is a monthly music series.

RB Chess Club

RB Chess Club

Saturday, February 15, 2025 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...

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!

 

book tower

Amantes de la Lectura. Novelas Hispano-Americanos en Español

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, En Español
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

El club de lectura será dirigido por la Sra. Toni Lampell, maestra en estudios hispánicos por la Universidad Francisco Marroquin de Guatemala. Este club de lectura es para adultos ...

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, En Español
Event Details:

El club de lectura será dirigido por la Sra. Toni Lampell, maestra en estudios hispánicos por la Universidad Francisco Marroquin de Guatemala.

PIB: Balance Beam

Project-In-A-Box: Balance Beam

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
DiscoverU, Program Includes Kit, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Ever wonder how drones can stay stable or how thermostats achieve the right temperature? Both of them have controls developed by engineers! In this class, we will learn the basics ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: DiscoverU, Program Includes Kit, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Ever wonder how drones can stay stable or how thermostats achieve the right temperature? Both of them have controls developed by engineers! In this class, we will learn the basics of controls using Arduino, sensors, and servo motors.

Book cover Stop Seeking, Start Finding: A Book of Hours for Spiritual Evolutionaries

Meet the Author: "Stop Seeking, Start Finding" by Jan Phillips

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Author Talk, Local Author, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Local author Jan Phillips will discuss her new book, Stop Seeking, Start Finding: A Book of Hours for Spiritual Evolutionaries. This is a guidebook to the mystical experience, whic...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Author Talk, Local Author, Wellness
Event Details:

Local author Jan Phillips will discuss her new book, Stop Seeking, Start Finding: A Book of Hours for Spiritual Evolutionaries. This is a guidebook to the mystical experience, which is open to all who are committed to the journey.

three young men and two young women sitting and talking about manga

Manga Tea Time

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Area - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Do you like manga and anime? Join us every Saturday in the Teen’s Area of the Mira Mesa Library for fun activities and a chance to discuss your favorite titles with other fans! Ple...

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Teen Area - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Do you like manga and anime? Join us every Saturday in the Teen’s Area of the Mira Mesa Library for fun activities and a chance to discuss your favorite titles with other fans!

READ San Diego Tutor/ Learner meeting: Liesbeth

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room A-- Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Tutor/ learner meeting

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Study Room A-- Malcolm X
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Tutor/ learner meeting

Spring Concert Series

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Outdoor Amphitheater - City Heights Performance Annex at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

More information coming soon!

Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Outdoor Amphitheater - City Heights Performance Annex
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

More information coming soon!

chess

Chess Club

Saturday, February 15, 2025 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.

bird feeder

Teen Night: Bird Feeder

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly Teen Night! This month we will be building and painting bird feeders that teens will then be able to take home. This process will take the full hour so plea...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group: Teens
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly Teen Night! This month we will be building and painting bird feeders that teens will then be able to take home. This process will take the full hour so please keep that in mind! 

The Creative Path program logo

The Creative Path

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult Reading Area at North Park Library
Program Type:
Art, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Calling all artists! The Creative Path offers an opportunity for artists who draw, paint, write, knit, crochet, build, embroider, quilt, bead, macrame, sculpt, make music or any co...

Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Adult Reading Area
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Wellness
Event Details:

Calling all artists!

Villa Musica -Violin Classes

Sunday, February 16, 2025 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

Family Crafts /Manualidades Familiares

Sunday, February 16, 2025 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. 

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Pleasure of Your Company - Allison Adams Tucker, vocal trio

Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Performing Arts

Holding Silence and An Open Heart in Meditation

Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

This meditation class is for all ages and levels. This class will focus on practicing rather than instruction. Bring a mat and cushion for comfortable sitting. Chairs will be avail...

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

This meditation class is for all ages and levels. This class will focus on practicing rather than instruction. Bring a mat and cushion for comfortable sitting. Chairs will be available.

READ San Diego Tutor/ Learner meeting: Liesbeth

Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Study Room A-- Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Tutor/ learner meeting

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Study Room A-- Malcolm X
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Tutor/ learner meeting

President's Day

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

Closed for Holiday

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
Description:

Closed for Holiday

FREE Tai Chi for Seniors

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Black Box Theatre at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Older Adults
Event Details:

Join Little Saigon SD on Tuesday mornings at the Annex for FREE Tai Chi classes for seniors! These classes are intended to increase health and wellness, improve balance, flexi...

Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Black Box Theatre
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Join Little Saigon SD on Tuesday mornings at the Annex for FREE Tai Chi classes for seniors! 

Ms. Carrie reading a picture book in front of a rainbow of butterflies.

Virtual Tuesday Morning Storytime with Ms. Carrie

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join Ms. Carrie, on Zoom, Tuesday mornings for virtual stories, songs, and fun that foster early literacy skills.When you register for this storytime, you will receive an email wit...

Encouraged
Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join Ms. Carrie, on Zoom, Tuesday mornings for virtual stories, songs, and fun that foster early literacy skills.

West with Giraffes book cover

Balboa Adult Book Club

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Balboa Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Meet for a different book selection every third Tuesday of the month. Read the book, West With Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge and then join a lively book discussion here at B...

Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Meet for a different book selection every third Tuesday of the month. Read the book, West With Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge and then join a lively book discussion here at Balboa Branch Library.

Storytime

Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytime with Mr. Luan

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 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!

Music and Motion

Music and Motion

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Come join us every Tuesday at 11:30am for Music and Motion! This program is designed to introduce babies and toddlers to music, dance and instruments. We will learn new motor skill...

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

Come join us every Tuesday at 11:30am for Music and Motion! This program is designed to introduce babies and toddlers to music, dance and instruments. We will learn new motor skills, shake our sillies out and sing at the top of our lungs.