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Universal Design & Aging in Place: Presentation by Ati Williams

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Featured, Accessibility, Wellness
Event Details:

Whether you’re looking to stay comfortable and independent in your home as you get older, or simply want a space that works for everyone, this practical workshop is for you. L...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Program Type: Featured, Accessibility, Wellness
Event Details:

Whether you’re looking to stay comfortable and independent in your home as you get older, or simply want a space that works for everyone, this practical workshop is for you.

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

Manga Tea Time

Saturday, January 4, 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...

Cancelled
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 "All Ages" group.

Game Night

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - University Community at University Community Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for game night and play friendly tabletop board games like Ticket to Ride, Scrabble, Catan, Azul, Monopoly, and Uno.   

Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: Community Room - University Community
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Join us for game night and play friendly tabletop board games like Ticket to Ride, Scrabble, Catan, Azul, Monopoly, and Uno.

 

 

 

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.

Kids Saturday Movie Matinee - The Land Before Time (1988)

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library at Central Library
Program Type:
Films
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

A movie about a young dinosaur named Littlefoot who, after losing his mother, goes on a journey to find the Great Valley, a safe place for dinosaurs. Along the way, he makes new fr...

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

A movie about a young dinosaur named Littlefoot who, after losing his mother, goes on a journey to find the Great Valley, a safe place for dinosaurs.

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

Chess Club

Saturday, January 4, 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 "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.

Trivia Time!

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

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

More details coming soon!

 

 

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.

Juggling Club

Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Shiley Special Events Suite at Central Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

We welcome anyone to wants to learn and those who want to juggle with us! No experience or equipment is required. We meet once a month to hang out and juggle. See you soon!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Shiley Special Events Suite
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

We welcome anyone to wants to learn and those who want to juggle with us! No experience or equipment is required. We meet once a month to hang out and juggle. See you soon!

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.

Three Kings Day Celebration: Piñata Making/ Celebración del Día de los Reyes Magos: Elaboración de piñatas

Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Featured, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Bring the family for a fun afternoon of crafting.  Children will learn about the origin of the holiday and make their very own piñata while everyone enjoys seasonal treats whi...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Community Room - Logan Heights
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Cultural Appreciation
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Bring the family for a fun afternoon of crafting.  Children will learn about the origin of the holiday and make their very own piñata while everyone enjoys seasonal treats whiles supplies last.  

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

2025 Winter/Spring Concert Series: Gregory Page in Concert

Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Neil Morgan Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Featured, Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

 Gregory Page in ConcertSunday, January 5, 2025 | 2:30 p.m. | Neil Morgan AuditoriumGregory Page, vocals and guitar   |  Dave Page, drums  Public Doma...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Neil Morgan Auditorium
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Event Details:

 

Gregory Page in Concert


Sunday, January 5, 2025 | 2:30 p.m. | Neil Morgan Auditorium

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 "Older Adults" group.

RB Library Sunday Piano Concert

Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Rancho Bernardo Library continues with the popular music piano concert series in collaboration with Dave Chamberlin.For this month, Dave will play songs by Fats Waller, The Mills B...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Rancho Bernardo Library continues with the popular music piano concert series in collaboration with Dave Chamberlin.

For this month, Dave will play songs by Fats Waller, The Mills Brothers, and Nat King Cole.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Stories Imagined Art Reception with SCBWI

Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

The San Diego Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators presents: Stories Imagined, an art exhibit on view in the La Jolla/Riford Library's Community Room from December 1...

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

The San Diego Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators presents: Stories Imagined, an art exhibit on view in the La Jolla/Riford Library's Community Room from December 12, 2024 to February 24, 2025. 

 

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

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance (Tai Ji Quan) has been shown to improve balance and mobility and reduce the risk of falls.  People of all ability levels are welcome.  T...

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

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance (Tai Ji Quan) has been shown to improve balance and mobility and reduce the risk of falls.  People of all ability levels are welcome.  This class can be conducted from a seated or standing position.&nbsp

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

The Den: In-Person AMA with Mr. Erni

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Children's Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Stop by the Kensington-Normal Heights Branch Library on Monday for The Den: a Monday Morning Koffee Klatch In-Person "Ask Me Anything (AMA)" program.  The event is a session w...

Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - Kensington
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Stop by the Kensington-Normal Heights Branch Library on Monday for The Den: a Monday Morning Koffee Klatch In-Person "Ask Me Anything (AMA)" program.  The event is a session with the Branch Manager, Erni Barros, to answer questions and get fe

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Friends of the Tierrasanta Branch Library's Used Book Sale!

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 11:30am - 6:00pm
Community Room - Tierrasanta at Tierrasanta Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

The Friends of the Tierrasanta Branch Library is in full swing once again with their monthly used book sale! Come on in and see what we have and get great bargains. We will be...

Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

The Friends of the Tierrasanta Branch Library is in full swing once again with their monthly used book sale! Come on in and see what we have and get great bargains. We will be here 3 days at 4985 La Cuenta Drive San Diego, CA 92124

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

Signing Storytime

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 11:45am - 12:15pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

This entertaining and educational Signing Story Time with Jennifer Duncan is infused with joy and American Sign Language signs. Each themed 30-minute program presents vocabulary th...

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

This entertaining and educational Signing Story Time with Jennifer Duncan is infused with joy and American Sign Language signs.

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

Bridge Club

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 11:45am - 2:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Every Monday, join us for a friendly game of bridge. All adults are invited to participate using Party Bridge rules. Beginners welcome! Instructions will be provided.

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

Every Monday, join us for a friendly game of bridge. All adults are invited to participate using Party Bridge rules. Beginners welcome! Instructions will be provided.

This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Memory Screenings (in Study Room 1)

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Sharp Healthcare Workshop
Age Group:
Older Adults
Event Details:

If you are concerned about changes in your memory, the Sharp Neuro-cognitive Research Center is offering free screenings to help detect early signs of memory loss and other cogniti...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Sharp Healthcare Workshop
Event Details:

If you are concerned about changes in your memory, the Sharp Neuro-cognitive Research Center is offering free screenings to help detect early signs of memory loss and other cognitive issues. 

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Event Details:

Please visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: PHRLibrary to schedule an appointment.Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPas...

Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Event Details:

Please visit

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

Body Dynamics, by San Diego Continuing Education

Monday, January 6, 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

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

Mindful Meditation

Monday, January 6, 2025 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

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

Study and Chill

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 7:30pm
Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
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, Science/STEAM
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?

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

Art Buffet for Adults

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Come enjoy arts and crafts with your neighbors!  We will have various supplies, many leftover from previous events, including supplies for painting, glass painting, cloth pain...

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

Come enjoy arts and crafts with your neighbors!  We will have various supplies, many leftover from previous events, including supplies for painting, glass painting, cloth painting, adult coloring books, card making and scrapbooking available.

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

Mandarin Chinese Storytime 中文故事時間

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Children's Area - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join Ms Mei as she presents stories and songs and crafts in Mandarin.   All ages are welcome.  

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Children's Area - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Event Details:

Join Ms Mei as she presents stories and songs and crafts in Mandarin.  

All ages 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.

Adult Craft: Mind Mapping

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

2025 is the year to create the life you imagine!  While a burst of productive energy is great, it’s not going to amount to much if you don’t capture and organize your ideas...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

2025 is the year to create the life you imagine! 

While a burst of productive energy is great, it’s not going to amount to much if you don’t capture and organize your ideas.