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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 at the Beach

Tuesday, December 3, 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Tech Tuesdays

Tuesday, December 3, 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, December 3, 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 "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Adult English Conversation/ Conversación en inglés para adultos

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Career & College, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Practice english conversation with your peers. To learn more please call at 619-533-3968 or email:Echavez@sandiego.gov _______________________________________________________&...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Career & College, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Practice english conversation with your peers. To learn more please call at 619-533-3968 or email:Echavez@sandiego.gov 

_______________________________________________________

 

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

Teen Culinary Club: Mini Gingerbread House Decorating

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Come in and decorate a mini gingerbread house!All materials will be provided. For ages 12 and up. Registration required.Programs subject to change.

Encouraged
Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Come in and decorate a mini gingerbread house!

All materials will be provided.

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

Teen Game Room

Tuesday, December 3, 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, December 3, 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 "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.

Learn to Recite Popular Verses in Sanskrit!

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Come to the Mira Mesa Branch Library and  learn how to recite popular verses in Sanskrit, a classical, ancient language from India. Learn something new with Ms. Ratna, and if ...

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Literature
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.

Middle School Writer's Society & Traditions: Connecting us to our past, our present, and our future

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Art, Literature
Age Group:
Middle School Age
Event Details:

Do you want to write but fear your writing isn't good enough?  A workshop where you'll learn more about the writing process and find a community of writers like...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Middle School Age
Program Type: Art, Literature
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Do you want to write but fear your writing isn't good enough?  A workshop where you'll learn more about the writing process and find a community of writers like you.

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: Gingerbread Engineering

Tuesday, December 3, 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:

Enjoy a family night where students and their group create together!  Please register all participants including parents, relatives, etc.Build a gingerbread structure that can...

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: 0
Event Details:

Enjoy a family night where students and their group create together!  Please register all participants including parents, relatives, etc.

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, December 3, 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.

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.

E3 Civic High Co-Design Night

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Homeschool Resource Center at Mission Valley Library
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

Parents and potential students:  Join us for a meeting to discuss how to make a quality Independent Study Program that meets the needs of your students.  Help us co-desig...

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Homeschool Resource Center
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

Parents and potential students:  Join us for a meeting to discuss how to make a quality Independent Study Program that meets the needs of your students.  Help us co-design this new and exciting program!

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.

Filipino Christmas Parol Craft (Ages 13 & up)

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Due to the complexity of the craft, this program is best suited for ages 13 and up. Registered participants must show up within 5 minutes of start time.Art educators ToshWerks will...

Encouraged
Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Due to the complexity of the craft, this program is best suited for ages 13 and up. Registered participants must show up within 5 minutes of start time.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mindfulness & Movement

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Featured, Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Aryn Rannazzisi leads a gentle paced class combining breath work and postures (asanas) to promote strength, flexibility and balance. This all-level class will include inversions, b...

Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Featured, Wellness
Event Details:

Aryn Rannazzisi leads a gentle paced class combining breath work and postures (asanas) to promote strength, flexibility and balance. This all-level class will include inversions, back bends and sun salutations.

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

Winter STEAM: Maker Space Workshops (Night Shift)

Tuesday, December 3, 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: 12
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, December 3, 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.

Picture This!

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Bilingual Storytime - KOREAN/ENGLISH

Tuesday, December 3, 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, December 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
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 Library
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.

Carmel Valley Adult Book Club

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

We are always looking for new members! Please feel free to join us. The Carmel Valley Library holds several copies of each title at the front desk for book club members to check ou...

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

We are always looking for new members! Please feel free to join us. The Carmel Valley Library holds several copies of each title at the front desk for book club members to check out after each meeting, on a first-come, first-service basis.

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

Comic-Con International Graphic Novel Book Club - Downtown (Online and In-Person)

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Travel Center (Fifth Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured, Online/Virtual, Book Discussion, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Do you have a passion for comics and graphic novels?Did you know that Comic-Con has been sponsoring graphic novel book clubs over the past few years, mainly in San Diego libra...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Virtual Travel Center (Fifth Floor)
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Online/Virtual, Book Discussion, Literature
Event Details:

Do you have a passion for comics and graphic novels?

Did you know that Comic-Con has been sponsoring graphic novel book clubs over the past few years, mainly in San Diego libraries!

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

English as a Second Language (ESL) Conversation Group in Teen Area

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen Area - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us for casual, friendly conversation designed to increase participants' comfort with the English language and maybe make new friends.  

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Teen Area - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Join us for casual, friendly conversation designed to increase participants' comfort with the English language and maybe make new friends.  

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

City Heights Town Council Meeting

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

City Heights Town Council Meeting. Public meeting for anyone living in City Heights. 

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

City Heights Town Council Meeting. Public meeting for anyone living in City Heights. 

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

Qi Gong: Recharging Body & Mind

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, , Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Qi Gong (Chi Gong) is a simple preventative health method of relaxing and harmonizing the body. These gentle exercises are suitable for any age and health condition. Free class....

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

Qi Gong (Chi Gong) is a simple preventative health method of relaxing and harmonizing the body. These gentle exercises are suitable for any age and health condition.

Free class.  Interested?  Simply attend.