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DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Children's Area - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Featured, Homework Help
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignm...

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Children's Area - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Homework Help
Event Details:

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

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

Saturday Drop In Craft

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Visit the library on Saturday & create a terrific craft. All supplies provided! 

Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Visit the library on Saturday & create a terrific craft. All supplies provided! 

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.

Garden Exchange

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Front Plaza - Rancho Penasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Stop and Swap: Seeds, Plants, Veggies, Fruits, Flowers and More! Too many zucchinis? Lots of cut flowers? Succulents getting too big? Fruits and Veggies galore? Ordered too many...

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: Front Plaza - Rancho Penasquitos
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:

Stop and Swap: Seeds, Plants, Veggies, Fruits, Flowers and More!

Too many zucchinis? Lots of cut flowers? Succulents getting too big? Fruits and Veggies galore? Ordered too many radish seeds?

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

Free Tax Prep Assistance

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Volunteers from AARP's Tax-Aide program will help you prepare and file your income taxes.  Saturdays through April 12, 2025.  Appointments will only be made in-perso...

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Volunteers from AARP's Tax-Aide program will help you prepare and file your income taxes.  Saturdays through April 12, 2025.  

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.

Ralph's World Music Show

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Park Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Ralph’s World is the mega-fun music show where kids rock and dance to their delight. Ralph engages his young fans with activity songs, story songs, dancing songs, and a h...

Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Park Area - Kensington
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Ralph’s World is the mega-fun music show where kids rock and dance to their delight. Ralph engages his young fans with activity songs, story songs, dancing songs, and a healthy dose of pure silliness.

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

Signing Storytime

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Area - North Park at North Park Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Enjoy some sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer from Signs at Play! Come learn some simple signs and songs at this fun weekly event! &nb...

Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Enjoy some sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer from Signs at Play!

Come learn some simple signs and songs at this fun weekly event!

 

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.

Paws & Tales Reading Program

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Practice your reading skills with a fluffy friend! Participants learn how to be safe around animals as they improve their reading skills. The ability to read is crucial to ...

Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Practice your reading skills with a fluffy friend! Participants learn how to be safe around animals as they improve their reading skills.

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 Free Play

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Children's Area - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: Children's Area - North Clairemont
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

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!

 

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

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:

If attending RSVP to tlampell21@gmail.com.

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:

If attending RSVP to tlampell21@gmail.com.

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

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 project, we will learn the basic...

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: 20
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 project, we will learn the basics of controls using Arduino, sensors, and servo motors.

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

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!

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

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.

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

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

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

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

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.

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

Mesa Colony Meeting

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Event Details:

4th Monday of every month 

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Event Details:

4th Monday of every month 

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

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.

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

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.

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

Gentle Yoga

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

An instructor from Silver Age Yoga will lead a yoga program that can be done on a mat or a chair.  Silver Age Yoga is a 501(c)(3) whose mission is to provide health enhancing ...

Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

An instructor from Silver Age Yoga will lead a yoga program that can be done on a mat or a chair.  Silver Age Yoga is a 501(c)(3) whose mission is to provide health enhancing yoga classes for seniors.  Although this program is designed f

This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Mind-Body Fitness for Older Adults

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 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...

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.

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

Chair Yoga

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 11:45am - 12:15pm
Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Work on your flexibility, strength building and quiet your mind with functional movement practice. Participate at your own ability. Wear flexible clothing and bring any preferred y...

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:

Work on your flexibility, strength building and quiet your mind with functional movement practice. Participate at your own ability. Wear flexible clothing and bring any preferred yoga equipment.

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

Baby Play & Learn

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Children's Area - Ocean Beach at Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

Baby Play & Learn is designed to support the development of children ages 0-24 months. This program includes stories, rhymes, songs, and movement activities  fol...

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

Baby Play & Learn is designed to support the development of children ages 0-24 months. This program includes stories, rhymes, songs, and movement activities  followed by an open play time.