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This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytime with Mr. Luan

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, , Literature, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

My Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, ...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Online/Virtual, , Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

My Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, but to perform them as well!

This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Mind-Body Fitness for Older Adults

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Older Adults
Event Details:

Mind-Body Fitness for Older Adults is a restorative and contemplative class designed to promote physical and emotional balance, release stress, and create greater inner awareness t...

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

Mind-Body Fitness for Older Adults is a restorative and contemplative class designed to promote physical and emotional balance, release stress, and create greater inner awareness through Hatha Chair Yoga.

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

Digital Navigaton

Tuesday, December 24, 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. 

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

Study and Chill

Tuesday, December 24, 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?

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Lego Club

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Storytime with Bookman

Tuesday, December 24, 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!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Storytime for All Ages

Tuesday, December 24, 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
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!

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

Crafts for Kids with Mr. Luan

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Art,
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Stretch your imagination and discover the artist within you've always known existed! Create fabulous crafts! In this program, get detailed instructions on how to make a craft you'l...

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art,
Event Details:

Stretch your imagination and discover the artist within you've always known existed! Create fabulous crafts! In this program, get detailed instructions on how to make a craft you'll be able to take home!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Tuesday

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Teens
Cancelled
Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
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.

The Mira Mesa Ukulele Strum Along

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join Shelly and Tim for fun afternoons of ukulele strum along! All skill levels and ages are welcome to come and participate in this informal, weekly event. Please note that these ...

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join Shelly and Tim for fun afternoons of ukulele strum along! All skill levels and ages are welcome to come and participate in this informal, weekly event. Please note that these are NOT lessons.

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.

Chess at the Beach

Tuesday, December 24, 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?  ...

Cancelled
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 "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.

Sit and Knit /Club de Tejido

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month to practice knitting.  Beginners and knitters of all levels are welcome to attend.  We provide materials and instruction....

Cancelled
Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month to practice knitting.  Beginners and knitters of all levels are welcome to attend.  We provide materials and instruction.  Bring a project you're currently working on, or try somethin

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.

Blocks Party!

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Nook - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

Come join us for our LEGO BLOCK PARTY!! We'll have enough bricks to satisfy everyone's building needs. No prior experience required. This will be a family friendly event, s...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Children's Nook - Skyline Hills
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Come join us for our LEGO BLOCK PARTY!!

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

Teen Game Room

Tuesday, December 24, 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. 

Cancelled
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 "Adults" group.

Science Fiction Book Group

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a fun discussion of Science Fiction novels!

Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - Kensington
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Join us for a fun discussion of Science Fiction novels!

Celebrity Memoir Book Club

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Seminar 1 - North University at North University Community Library
Event Details:

The Celebrity Memoir Book Club selects a celebrity memoir to read and discuss each month.

Cancelled
Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Seminar 1 - North University
Event Details:

The Celebrity Memoir Book Club selects a celebrity memoir to read and discuss each month.

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

Short "Classics" Book Club

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Featured, , Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a discussion of "classic" books on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm in the Community Room.

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

Join us for a discussion of "classic" books on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm in the Community Room.

Christmas Day Holiday

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, Paradise Hills Library, Point Loma/Hervey Library, Rancho Bernardo Library, Rancho Peñasquitos, 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, Paradise Hills Library, Point Loma/Hervey Library, Rancho Bernardo Library, Rancho Peñasquitos, 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

HOLIDAY

All Day
Point Loma/Hervey Library
Closing
Branches:
Point Loma/Hervey Library
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:15am
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play at Toddler Storytime!  Come and build essential early literacy skills and foster a love of reading. Designed for children ages 1-3.

Cancelled
Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play at Toddler Storytime!  Come and build essential early literacy skills and foster a love of reading. Designed for children ages 1-3.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Game Club

Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Why be BORED when there is BOARD Game Club every Wednesday, 3:00-5:00?  Come on down to the Children's and teen area where you will find classic board games as well as steam b...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Why be BORED when there is BOARD Game Club every Wednesday, 3:00-5:00?  Come on down to the Children's and teen area where you will find classic board games as well as steam based games.  Bring your friends - or make new ones.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OnView: Our River, Our Water-Oscar Romo

All Day 12/26 - 12/30
Lobby - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Our River, Our Water Oscar Romo is an environmental engineer, professor of Urban Studies and Planning at UCSD, watershed coordinator in Los Laureles Canyon, Tijuana, and recipie...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Lobby - Logan Heights
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:
Our River, Our Water

Oscar Romo is an environmental engineer, professor of Urban Studies and Planning at UCSD, watershed coordinator in Los Laureles Canyon, Tijuana, and recipient of the grant "Far South Border North." T

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room - Tierrasanta at Tierrasanta Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement,
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play at Preschool Storytime! Come and build essential early literacy skills and foster a love of reading. Designed for children ages 3-5.

Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play at Preschool Storytime! Come and build essential early literacy skills and foster a love of reading. Designed for children ages 3-5.

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

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Community Room - University Community at University Community Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Robert Warren leads this popular qi gong class, a mind-body-spirit practice that improves one's mental and physical health by integrating posture, movement, and breathing technique...

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

Robert Warren leads this popular qi gong class, a mind-body-spirit practice that improves one's mental and physical health by integrating posture, movement, and breathing technique.