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Anime Club (Ages 13 - 17): Howl's Moving Castle

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Anime movie night for teens. Bring a friend - bring a pillow. There will be snacks. Vote for next months movie.

Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: Meeting Room - North Clairemont
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Anime movie night for teens.

Bring a friend - bring a pillow.

There will be snacks.

Vote for next months movie.

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.

Chess at the Beach

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Lobby - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, , Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Let's play chess!  All ages and skill levels are welcome to play casual games in our relaxed setting.  Do you prefer slow chess, blitz chess, clock or no clock?  ...

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Lobby - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Let's play chess!  All ages and skill levels are welcome to play casual games in our relaxed setting. 

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.

Gardening for Kids

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

This program is geared towards elementary and middle school children to give hands on experience with various gardening skills and knowledge. The program happens every month and wi...

Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

This program is geared towards elementary and middle school children to give hands on experience with various gardening skills and knowledge. The program happens every month and will include a project and storytime. 

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

Tech Tuesdays

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Balboa Library
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Got stuck on borrowing an eBook? Need help setting up that new tablet? Bring your questions and devices to receive one-on-one assistance with: · Cloud Library, SDPL to Go ...

Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Got stuck on borrowing an eBook? Need help setting up that new tablet? Bring your questions and devices to receive one-on-one assistance with:

· Cloud Library, SDPL to Go

· iPad, iPhone, MacBook

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.

Create It! @ the Library

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday from 5-5:30pm for Create! At the Library, featuring a new craft each week. This program is for youth aged 5-11, that will develop fine motor skills and creati...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday from 5-5:30pm for Create! At the Library, featuring a new craft each week. This program is for youth aged 5-11, that will develop fine motor skills and creativity. 

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

CHARLAS ENTRE LIBROS

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Program Type:
Featured, Book Discussion, En Español, Literature
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Hoy estamos leyendo "ANTES DE QUE LLEGARAS" Lisa Wingate (Autora) Bill Foss y sus cuatro hermanos pequeños disfrutan de una infancia mágica en su casa-barco en el Misisipi....

Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Book Discussion, En Español, Literature
Event Details:

Hoy estamos leyendo "ANTES DE QUE LLEGARAS" Lisa Wingate (Autora)

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

Teen Game Room

Tuesday, November 19, 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.

Tinker Tuesdays

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Art, , IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Bring your ideas to life at our Mobile Maker Lab in the Mission Hills-Hillcrest Library. Learn to use various programs and equipment  such as our 3D printer and die cut machin...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, , IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Bring your ideas to life at our Mobile Maker Lab in the Mission Hills-Hillcrest Library. Learn to use various programs and equipment  such as our 3D printer and die cut machine powered by Silhouette Studio.

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

Friends Book Club at the Clairemont Library

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

We will be discussing The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon. You can pick up a copy at the circulation desk at the library.   December's book is Remarkably Bright Creatures b...

Library Branch: Clairemont Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

We will be discussing The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon. You can pick up a copy at the circulation desk at the library.

 

December's book is Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt.

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

Bike Education Program: All About E-Bikes

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch (Opens 11/9/2024)
Program Type:
Accessibility
Age Group:
All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a quick, engaging e-bike class covering everything from speed limits and throttle rules to new laws and road safety. You'll learn how to power, secure, and ride your...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch (Opens 11/9/2024)
Room: Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Join us for a quick, engaging e-bike class covering everything from speed limits and throttle rules to new laws and road safety.

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.

Intergenerational STEM Nights: Kitchen Science / Ciencia en la Cocina!  

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Kitchen Science: Discover the science behind your favorite foods with Kitchen Science! Using everyday ingredients, explore chemical reactions, color-changing pH indicators, and ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
  • Kitchen Science: Discover the science behind your favorite foods with Kitchen Science!
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

UCCA Meeting

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room - University Community at University Community Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

University City Community Association (UCCA) meeting. The organization provides and promotes civic, cultural, social, educational and recreational development and improvement in Un...

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

University City Community Association (UCCA) meeting. The organization provides and promotes civic, cultural, social, educational and recreational development and improvement in University City.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
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

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Community Room - Tierrasanta at Tierrasanta Library
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Snuggle up to a great book at Pajama Storytime. Put on your pajamas and head to the Tierrasanta library to join us for a special, evening Storytime. Little ones and their caregiver...

Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Snuggle up to a great book at Pajama Storytime. Put on your pajamas and head to the Tierrasanta library to join us for a special, evening Storytime.

Chollas Valley Neighborhood Council

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Seminar Room (A-B) - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Description of Event:

Neighborhood council meeting

Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Seminar Room (A-B) - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Description of Event

Neighborhood council meeting

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.

Coineers Coin Club Meeting

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Coineers Coin Club Meeting N. UNIVERSITY COMM. BRANCH LIBRARY 8820 JUDICIAL DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA > Meeting to start @ 6 o'clock p.m Our Show & Tell theme for this month w...

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Coineers Coin Club Meeting N. UNIVERSITY COMM. BRANCH LIBRARY 8820 JUDICIAL DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA > Meeting to start @ 6 o'clock p.m

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.

SDSU Community Concerts: Chamber Music Ensembles

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Neil Morgan Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

  Tuesday, November 19, 2024   |   6:00 p.m.   This concert will feature students from San Diego State University’s School of Music and Dance...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Neil Morgan Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Event Details:

 

Tuesday, November 19, 2024   |   6:00 p.m.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tell a Tale Tuesday: Adult Read Aloud

Tuesday, November 19, 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, November 19, 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, November 19, 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 "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

The La Jolla Theatre Ensemble presents: Leaving Lebanon

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Details to come. 

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

Details to come. 

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

Picture This! Dreamin' Wild

Tuesday, November 19, 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:

Musical duo Donnie and Joe Emerson spend everything they have to produce a record in the 1970s. 2022 · 111 minutes · PG

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

Musical duo Donnie and Joe Emerson spend everything they have to produce a record in the 1970s.

2022 · 111 minutes · PG

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

Bilingual Storytime - KOREAN/ENGLISH

Tuesday, November 19, 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 cha...

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, November 19, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
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
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, November 19, 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: 21
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