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Paint & Sip with Ms. Tamanna

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - University Community at University Community Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Sign up for this relaxing program where the instructor leads you through creating an (almost) masterpiece of art, while you enjoy refreshments. No previous experience is neede...

Encouraged
Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: Community Room - University Community
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Sign up for this relaxing program where the instructor leads you through creating an (almost) masterpiece of art, while you enjoy refreshments. 

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

Teen IDEA Lab /Laboratorio de Ideas para Adolescentes

Monday, December 16, 2024 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.

SD Opera - Discovering Voices: Career Paths in the Arts

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Black Box Theatre at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults
Event Details:

FREE and open to all, but great for Grades 9 to 12, College and young Graduates!Designed to open doors to a more inclusive future in the arts by empowering students, members of the...

Cancelled
Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Black Box Theatre
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

FREE and open to all, but great for Grades 9 to 12, College and young Graduates!

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

Legos

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area - Paradise Hills at Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Come build your creations while making new friends!  All Legos will be supplied by the Paradise Hills Branch Library.  Your creation may even be featured in our display c...

Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Room: Children's Area - Paradise Hills
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Featured, Art, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Come build your creations while making new friends!  All Legos will be supplied by the Paradise Hills Branch Library.  Your creation may even be featured in our display case! 

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

Song Battle with Librarian DJ D: Holiday Edition

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Center - Study Tables (2nd Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Have you had a song stuck in your head all week and you just love it? Come share it with librarian DJ D and he will counter with his song pick and then the battle will be judged! S...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teen Center - Study Tables (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Have you had a song stuck in your head all week and you just love it? Come share it with librarian DJ D and he will counter with his song pick and then the battle will be judged!

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.

SPARK Games

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Join us to play SPARK games with Healthy Advetures Foundation.   

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Join us to play SPARK games with Healthy Advetures Foundation. 

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Tentative Draft: DIY @ the Teen IDEA Lab: Melty Beads Holiday Ornaments

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Legler Benbough Performance Area at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Possible Program/Draft: Join us to make your own melty bead holiday ornaments! All supplies provided. For teens, ages 12-18. 

Cancelled
Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Legler Benbough Performance Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Celebration Month, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

Possible Program/Draft: Join us to make your own melty bead holiday ornaments! All supplies provided. For teens, ages 12-18. 

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 "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.

Game On @ the Library

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Come enjoy a night of board games and fun! Feel free to bring beverages, snacks, and your own games.Presented in partnership with Toy Hermit.

Cancelled
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, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Come enjoy a night of board games and fun! Feel free to bring beverages, snacks, and your own games.

Presented in partnership with Toy Hermit.

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.

Homework Help

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Get personalized help with English, math, science, and more with one of our friendly,  qualified homework coaches. No registration required. First come, first served. Grades K...

Cancelled
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Get personalized help with English, math, science, and more with one of our friendly,  qualified homework coaches. No registration required. First come, first served. Grades K-12.

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.

Winter Slime Fun with Rogelio

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Join us for another fun-filled Slime Event!  Participants will learn to make their own unique colored slime. This event is great for fostering creativity and enjoying the expe...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Join us for another fun-filled Slime Event!  Participants will learn to make their own unique colored slime. This event is great for fostering creativity and enjoying the experience.

Registration is required.

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

Crafternoon

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Tierrasanta at Tierrasanta Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join in on a fun filled afternoon of crafting. Materials provided. Designed for grades K - 3rd.

Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Join in on a fun filled afternoon of crafting. Materials provided. Designed for grades K - 3rd.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Nature Bud Story Time with the NAT

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

The San Diego Natural History Museum is excited to partner with our local libraries to launch our new program, Nature Buds. Through our “Nature Bud” Learning Leaf card sets, we pro...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

The San Diego Natural History Museum is excited to partner with our local libraries to launch our new program, Nature Buds.

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 Playtime

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Area - North Park at North Park Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Kids can enjoy being creative by building with LEGO blocks and DUPLO bricks. It's a great opportunity for exploring with new ideas, as well as sharing concepts and strategies with ...

Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Kids can enjoy being creative by building with LEGO blocks and DUPLO bricks. It's a great opportunity for exploring with new ideas, as well as sharing concepts and strategies with other attendees.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Movie Night: The Polar Express

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Balboa Library
Program Type:
Films
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for family movie night at the library.  The Academy Award-winning team of Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump, Cast Away) reunite for The Polar Expres...

Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Films
Event Details:

Join us for family movie night at the library.  The Academy Award-winning team of Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump, Cast Away) reunite for The Polar Express, an inspiring adventure based on the beloved children's book by C

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

Teen Game Room

Monday, December 16, 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.

Gingerbread House Making

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for some holiday fun by making some gingerbread houses. One house per child. Cookies are available for adults and younger kids to decorate. Limited supplies, available firs...

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Join us for some holiday fun by making some gingerbread houses. One house per child. Cookies are available for adults and younger kids to decorate. Limited supplies, available first come first served. 

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

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Come join us with your little ones at the Mountain View/Beckwourth Branch Library in the children’s area for pajama storytime. Have your kids come in their pajamas and enjoy storie...

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

Come join us with your little ones at the Mountain View/Beckwourth Branch Library in the children’s area for pajama storytime.

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

Meditation for a Happy Life

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Homeschool Resource Center at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Learn and practice meditation, improve harmony at home and at work, and build your wisdom and inner peace.  This secular and modern approach to traditional Buddhist teachings ...

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Homeschool Resource Center
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Learn and practice meditation, improve harmony at home and at work, and build your wisdom and inner peace.  This secular and modern approach to traditional Buddhist teachings is led by Ashley Davis, co-founder of The Center for Harmonious Liv

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.

3D Design Workshop

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Children ages 7-17 are invited to learn how to design their own objects in 3D with help from a 3D design expert!   Limit 15.  Registration required. Parents who wil...

Encouraged
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Children ages 7-17 are invited to learn how to design their own objects in 3D with help from a 3D design expert!

 

Limit 15.  Registration required.

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

Crafting Circle

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Nook - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Art, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Children's Nook - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Art, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness
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.

Free Ballet Folkorico Classes - El Tesoro Del Folklor

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Black Box Theatre at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

Join El Tesoro Del Folklor at the Annex for free Ballet Folklorico classes! Children and adults from beginners to experienced are welcome to join this amazing group of talented per...

Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Black Box Theatre
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join El Tesoro Del Folklor at the Annex for free Ballet Folklorico classes! Children and adults from beginners to experienced are welcome to join this amazing group of talented performers to improve their skills.

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 "Teens" group.

Kids Movie Night at the Library: Rudolph and the Island of misfit toys (2001)

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 5:45pm - 7:00pm
Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library at Central Library
Program Type:
Films
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Join us for movie night at the library! Popcorn will be provided!Movie summary: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and the Island of Misfit Toys (2001) is a heartwarming animated adven...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Films
Event Details:

Join us for movie night at the library! Popcorn will be provided!

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

Adult Craft Program - Bow Making

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Learn to make beautiful bows for gifts or decorating! ** This program is strictly for adults ages 18 and older. Due to the nature of tools and materials used, only adults may at...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn to make beautiful bows for gifts or decorating!

** This program is strictly for adults ages 18 and older. Due to the nature of tools and materials used, only adults may attend. Pre-registration is required. **

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

Introduction to 3D Printing: Class 2 in IDEA Lab

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Middle School Age
Event Details:

Join Ms. Krystal and Volunteer Myles in the IDEA Lab to learn how to use TinkerCAD to make 3D models. You will learn all about 3D printers, how a 3D model gets turned into a 3D pri...

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Age Group: Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join Ms. Krystal and Volunteer Myles in the IDEA Lab to learn how to use TinkerCAD to make 3D models. You will learn all about 3D printers, how a 3D model gets turned into a 3D print, and get a chance to design your own models to print!