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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.
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Chess Club

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world. We welcome players with all levels of chess experience from beginners to advanced. Recommended...

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

Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world. We welcome players with all levels of chess experience from beginners to advanced. Recommended for ages 10 and up.

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

Teen IDEA Lab /Laboratorio de Ideas para Adolescentes

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software. Featuring a music studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software.

Featuring a music studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so much more!

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.

Create-it Thursday

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, En Español, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Children’s craft every Thursday at 4pm. Join us every week to learn a different medium, how to recycle everyday materials into art, and explore monthly observances and holidays! ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, En Español, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Children’s craft every Thursday at 4pm. Join us every week to learn a different medium, how to recycle everyday materials into art, and explore monthly observances and holidays!

*Registration Required. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Balboa Library Chess Club

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Balboa Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Enjoy playing chess or have you always wanted to learn? Chess increases problem solving skills, abstract reasoning, creative and strategic thinking, and pattern recognition. Best o...

Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Enjoy playing chess or have you always wanted to learn? Chess increases problem solving skills, abstract reasoning, creative and strategic thinking, and pattern recognition. Best of all, it’s fun to play!

All ages and levels welcome!

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

Healthy Cooking /Cocina Saludable

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Learn new plant based recipes that are healthy and delicious. ________________________________________ Aprenda nuevas recetas a base de plantas que sean saludables y delicios...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Community Room - Logan Heights
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Learn new plant based recipes that are healthy and delicious.

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Aprenda nuevas recetas a base de plantas que sean saludables y deliciosas.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Watercolor Painting with Spices

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Reading Area - Paradise Hills at Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and creative workshop where you'll discover the art of painting with spices right from your pantry! We'll explore how to use everyday spices to create vibran...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Room: Reading Area - Paradise Hills
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and creative workshop where you'll discover the art of painting with spices right from your pantry! We'll explore how to use everyday spices to create vibrant colors.

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.

Downtown Chess @ San Diego Central Library/1st floor Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday from 4:00 - 5:30 pm for Chess in the 1st floor MHC Conference Center off of the main lobby. Downtown Chess meets in the 1st floor MHC Conference Center off o...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday from 4:00 - 5:30 pm for Chess in the 1st floor MHC Conference Center off of the main lobby. Downtown Chess meets in the 1st floor MHC Conference Center off of the main lobby of the San Diego Central Library.

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

TWEEN PHYSICS CAMP: Interactive Classical Physics

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

 This course is an interactive introduction to classical physics (forces, movement, energy, and more) filled with interactive demonstrations, science experiments, and activiti...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

 

This course is an interactive introduction to classical physics (forces, movement, energy, and more) filled with interactive demonstrations, science experiments, and activities led by student volunteers from Project NexTech.

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

Teen Game Room

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
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. 

Mira Mesa Community Planning Group

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Event Details:

The Mira Mesa Community Planning Group meets on the third Monday of every month, with two exceptions: no meetings in July and December

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Mira Mesa
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

The Mira Mesa Community Planning Group meets on the third Monday of every month, with two exceptions: no meetings in July and December

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

Carmel Valley Planning Board Meeting

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Carmel Valley Community Planning Board meets on the fourth Thursday of the month as of March 23rd, 2023 at the Carmel Valley Library's Community Room. For the Agenda and Subcommitt...

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

Carmel Valley Community Planning Board meets on the fourth Thursday of the month as of March 23rd, 2023 at the Carmel Valley Library's Community Room.

Block

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:00pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Closing
Branches:
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Knitting & Crochet Circle

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

This is a social group where you can practice your fiber craft in good company, showing off your latest projects, getting support, and make friends. All levels are welcome. Beginne...

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

This is a social group where you can practice your fiber craft in good company, showing off your latest projects, getting support, and make friends. All levels are welcome.

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

Knitting & Crochet Circle

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Art, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

This is a social group where you can practice your fiber craft in good company, showing off your latest projects, getting support, and make friends. All levels are welcome. Beginne...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Wellness
Event Details:

This is a social group where you can practice your fiber craft in good company, showing off your latest projects, getting support, and make friends. All levels are welcome.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Grace Book Nook

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 9:30am - 5:00pm
Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Expend Shopping

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Expend Shopping

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.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

StoryBox Theatre: Kamishibai

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Program Includes Kit
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Presented by Write Out Loud San Diego, "StoryBox" is the American name given to the Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai. StoryBox combines dramatic storytelling ...

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, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Program Includes Kit
Event Details:

Presented by Write Out Loud San Diego, "StoryBox" is the American name given to the Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai.

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

Baby Dance Party with Dance to Evolve!

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Area - North Park at North Park Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

We invite you to join our Baby Dance Party, singing and dancing along with Ms. Andrea from Dance to Evolve!  We will have songs, movement and tons of fun for your babies to...

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

We invite you to join our Baby Dance Party, singing and dancing along with Ms. Andrea from Dance to Evolve! 

We will have songs, movement and tons of fun for your babies to dance, play, and interact! 

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

Kids' Arts & Crafts

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Emily Brightwood Children's Area - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Art, Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us for an hour fun of artistic exploration and creativity! Offering a variety of hands-on activities that will inspire their imagination and creativity. Recommended ages...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Emily Brightwood Children's Area - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art, Early Learning
Event Details:

Join us for an hour fun of artistic exploration and creativity!

Offering a variety of hands-on activities that will inspire their imagination and creativity.

Recommended ages 3 and up.

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

Daytime Book Club

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

The Daytime Book Club meets monthly to discuss the selected title - interesting and fun conversations ensue! New members and guests are always welcome! A limited number ...

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

The Daytime Book Club meets monthly to discuss the selected title - interesting and fun conversations ensue!

New members and guests are always welcome!

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

Stay and Play

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth at Mountain View/Beckwourth 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 free play, snack and a representative from ...

Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Room: Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth
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.

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

Free Play Fridays

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

All young children and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs and rhymes. Held outdoors on the grass, bring a blanket or chair.  No Registration required.&...

Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type:
Event Details:

All young children and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs and rhymes. Held outdoors on the grass, bring a blanket or chair.  No Registration required. We hope to see you there!

READ/SD Family Literacy Program

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:30pm
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Description of Event:

READ/San Diego Family Literacy Services Program Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Adults *Adults must qualify for Adult L...

City Heights/Weingart Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Description of Event

READ/San Diego Family Literacy Services

Program Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Adults

*Adults must qualify for Adult Literacy Services. 

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

Signing Storytime

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join Ms Jennifer from signs at Play! for weekly sign language learning and fun! Establish non-verbal communication skills with your little one by learning basic signs and to exp...

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Join Ms Jennifer from signs at Play! for weekly sign language learning and fun!

Establish non-verbal communication skills with your little one by learning basic signs and to expand your signing vocabulary in this engaging storytime.

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

Body Dynamics, by San Diego Continuing Education

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

This class provides students with an understanding of the Breath-Mind-Body dynamic and its relationship to health and wellness during the aging process.  Students learn breath...

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

This class provides students with an understanding of the Breath-Mind-Body dynamic and its relationship to health and wellness during the aging process.  Students learn breathing techniques for self-care, mental resilience, and physical relax