Name: ENCORE!
Start: 2024-12-30T12:00:00-08:00
End: 2024-12-30T13:00:00-08:00
Location: City Heights/Weingart Library

ENCORE!

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Patio - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library

Program Type:

Community Engagement, Performing Arts, Wellness

Age Group:

All Ages, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

ENCORE! is an enrichment program designed for seniors, made possible by Villa Musica and the National Endowment for the Arts. Select musicians perform monthly at the City Heights l...

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library

Room: Patio - City Heights/Weingart

Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Community Engagement, Performing Arts, Wellness

Event Details:

ENCORE! is an enrichment program designed for seniors, made possible by Villa Musica and the National Endowment for the Arts. Select musicians perform monthly at the City Heights library for a lunch time recital.

Mindful Meditation

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Program Type:

Community Engagement, Wellness

Age Group:

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Mindful meditation can help lower heart rate, respiration, blood pressure, and stress. Instructors from the Healthy Adventures Foundation will lead participants in meditative...

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness

Event Details:

Mindful meditation can help lower heart rate, respiration, blood pressure, and stress. Instructors from the Healthy Adventures Foundation will lead participants in meditative breathing, a contract/relax exercise, and guided imagery. At

Study and Chill

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 7:30pm

Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library

Program Type:

Art, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Wellness

Age Group:

Middle School Age, Teens

Event Details:

Need to finish some homework, work on a project, study for a test, or just relax and read a book away from the distractions at home? Come to the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA LAB every...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library

Room: Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab

Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens

Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Wellness

Event Details:

Need to finish some homework, work on a project, study for a test, or just relax and read a book away from the distractions at home?

Boy and girl bathed in the light of a movie screen, with the girl holding a box of popcorn

Movie Monday - Abominable

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library

Program Type:

Community Engagement, Films

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Enjoy a stress-free experience! Bring your friends, blankets, and pillows. All ages welcome + we provide popcorn! Join us to watch Abominable! "After teenage Yi discovers a...

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library

Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Community Engagement, Films

Event Details:

Enjoy a stress-free experience! Bring your friends, blankets, and pillows. All ages welcome + we provide popcorn! Join us to watch Abominable!

LEGO Power Hour

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Study Room 3 - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library

Program Type:

Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM

Age Group:

Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Event Details:

Join us every Monday for LEGO Power Hour! Build your own creations to display in our library. Program will take place in our study rooms 3 and 4.

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library

Room: Study Room 3 - Mission Hills/Hillcrest

Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Program Type: Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM

Event Details:

Join us every Monday for LEGO Power Hour! Build your own creations to display in our library. Program will take place in our study rooms 3 and 4.

Legos

Monday, December 30, 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!

Game On @ the Library

Monday, December 30, 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

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.

Homework Help

Monday, December 30, 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

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.

Teen Game Room

Monday, December 30, 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.

Pajama Storytime

Monday, December 30, 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.

Meditation for a Happy Life

Monday, December 30, 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

Crafting Circle

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library

Program Type:

Accessibility, Art, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness

Age Group:

Adults, Older Adults

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library

Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Accessibility, Art, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness

Free Ballet Folkorico Classes - El Tesoro Del Folklor

Monday, December 30, 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.

Introduction to 3D Printing: Class 3 in IDEA Lab

Monday, December 30, 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!

Lego Club

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Community Room - North University at North University Community Library

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Come build your creations while making new friends! All Legos will be supplied by the North University Community Branch Library. Your creation may even be featured in o...

Library Branch: North University Community Library

Room: Community Room - North University

Age Group: All Ages

Event Details:

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

Fortune & Glory - SDPL's Role-Playing Game Program for Adults

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Meeting Room 222 - Central at Central Library

Program Type:

Featured

Age Group:

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Explore New Worlds! Embark on Epic Adventures! Have you ever wanted to play role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons, but didn't know where to start? Join SDPL's ne...

Encouraged

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Meeting Room 222 - Central

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Featured

Encouraged

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Event Details:

Explore New Worlds! Embark on Epic Adventures!

Have you ever wanted to play role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons, but didn't know where to start?

Pajama Storytime with Ms. Carrie

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library

Program Type:

Literature

Age Group:

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Event Details:

Put on your favorite PJs and join Ms. Carrie in the Community Room Monday evenings for a pajama storytime. Pajamas are encouraged, but not required. No sign up require...

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library

Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Program Type: Literature

Event Details:

Put on your favorite PJs and join Ms. Carrie in the Community Room Monday evenings for a pajama storytime.

Pajamas are encouraged, but not required. No sign up required.

CLOSED

All Day

Mission Valley Library

Closing

Branches:

Mission Valley Library

New Year's Eve

All Day

San Carlos Library

Closing

Branches:

San Carlos Library

New Year's Eve

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

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

New Year's Eve - All Library Locations Observed Holiday Closure

All Day

University Heights Library

All library locations closed for New Year's Eve.

Closing

Branches:

University Heights Library

Description:

All library locations closed for New Year's Eve.

Digital Navigaton

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:30am - 3:30pm

Computer Lab - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library

Age Group:

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Get help on the computers and with your digital devices from a Digital Navigator every Tuesday! They will be located in the computer lab and around the printer. Digital help offere...

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library

Room: Computer Lab - City Heights/Weingart

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Get help on the computers and with your digital devices from a Digital Navigator every Tuesday! They will be located in the computer lab and around the printer. Digital help offered in English, Spanish, and Tagalog.

Storytime with Bookman

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Mira Mesa Library

Program Type:

Literature

Age Group:

Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Event Details:

Look! Over there! Coming out of that library! It's . . . BOOKMAN! Using the superpower of reading, BOOKMAN has magically traveled all around the world – even into space! He's...

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library

Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Program Type: Literature

Event Details:

Look! Over there! Coming out of that library! It's . . . BOOKMAN! Using the superpower of reading, BOOKMAN has magically traveled all around the world – even into space!

Storytime for All Ages

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library

Program Type:

Literature

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday afternoon for stories and songs for all ages!

Cancelled

Cancelled

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library

Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Literature

Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday afternoon for stories and songs for all ages!

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