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Preschool Storytime & Craft

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Storytime Circle - Point Loma at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Art, Literature
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play in this special storytime meant to encourage a love of reading and build essential early literacy skills.Stay for an after-storytime craft...

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Storytime Circle - Point Loma
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Art, Literature
Event Details:

Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play in this special storytime meant to encourage a love of reading and build essential early literacy skills.


Stay for an after-storytime craft project featuring a new craft each week.

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

Storytime on the Grass

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

All young children and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs and rhymes. Held outdoors on the grass, bring a blanket or chair.  No Registration required.&...

Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

All young children and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs and rhymes. Held outdoors on the grass, bring a blanket or chair.  No Registration required. We hope to see you there!

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Kamishibai Storytime

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Area - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

The start time for this program will change to 12:30 PM in January, 2025.  In this Japanese tradition, a professional storyteller reveals a series of illustrations contained i...

Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Children's Area - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Event Details:

The start time for this program will change to 12:30 PM in January, 2025.  

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

Odi Buddies

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Children 0-5 years old and their caregivers are invited to join us for Odi Buddies! We will sing songs, do rhymes, fingerplays, shake our shakers and have fun! This is a great oppo...

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

Children 0-5 years old and their caregivers are invited to join us for Odi Buddies! We will sing songs, do rhymes, fingerplays, shake our shakers and have fun!

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
, Literature
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

Please join Miss Ellie for storytime, songs, and some fun!

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:

Please join Miss Ellie for storytime, songs, and some fun!

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

Zoom Book Club: Know My Name (One Book/One San Diego)

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, Literature, One Book, One San Diego
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Can’t make it to our in-person book club at the Carmel Mountain Ranch Library? Try this virtual alterative! A limited number of this month’s selection will be available at the Circ...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Literature, One Book, One San Diego
Event Details:

Can’t make it to our in-person book club at the Carmel Mountain Ranch Library? Try this virtual alterative! A limited number of this month’s selection will be available at the Circulation Desk.

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.

Digital Navigator

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 11:30am - 3:30pm
Computer Lab at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Featured, Accessibility
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

The Digital Navigator Program offers free, one-on-one assistance to help improve computer skills or get basic tech support. Digital Navigators are multi-lingual and are tech expert...

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Accessibility
Event Details:

The Digital Navigator Program offers free, one-on-one assistance to help improve computer skills or get basic tech support. Digital Navigators are multi-lingual and are tech experts who are available to answer your "How to ....." questions.

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

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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 "Elementary School Age" group.

Kids Craft Time

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Children's Area - Ocean Beach at Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Get crafty at the library every week! Each week there will be a unique craft that is fun for all ages. All supplies will be provided.

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Room: Children's Area - Ocean Beach
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Get crafty at the library every week! Each week there will be a unique craft that is fun for all ages. All supplies 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.

Book Discussion -

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Community Engagement
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.

Gingerbread House Decorating Session 1

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Build and decorate your own unique gingerbread house at the library! All supplies will be provided for free.This activity is for children 12 and under.Supplies are limited and will...

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month
Event Details:

Build and decorate your own unique gingerbread house at the library! All supplies will be provided for free.

This activity is for children 12 and under.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pen to Paper Writing Group

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, , Literature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Writers: 18+, novice and experienced, join us for Pen to Paper Writing Class Whether you’re new to creative writing or have been at it for years, come join this fun, weekly drop...

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Literature
Event Details:

Writers: 18+, novice and experienced, join us for Pen to Paper Writing Class

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.

Knit and Crochet Circle

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Bring your knit and crochet projects and socialize with fellow stitchers! All levels welcome; however, no instruction is provided.  Follow us on Facebook for the ...

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

Bring your knit and crochet projects and socialize with fellow stitchers! All levels welcome; however, no instruction is provided. 

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.

DIY Mini Yarn Beanies

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Music Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Looking for an easy gift to make for the holidays? Drop by anytime between 2-3 p.m. to make a mini yarn beanie. Fun to make and even better to gift! While supplies last. Recom...

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Music Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Looking for an easy gift to make for the holidays? Drop by anytime between 2-3 p.m. to make a mini yarn beanie. Fun to make and even better to gift! 

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.

Employment Information Session

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Are you or someone you know looking for a job? Then mark your calendar and be sure to attend this informative session where you'll learn all about available city jobs and the appli...

Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Are you or someone you know looking for a job? Then mark your calendar and be sure to attend this informative session where you'll learn all about available city jobs and the application process.

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 Club

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement,
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Interested in achieving better brain function while improving your memory, cognitive abilities, and strategic thinking? Then play chess! Chess is played by over 600 million peop...

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Interested in achieving better brain function while improving your memory, cognitive abilities, and strategic thinking? Then play chess!

Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world.

This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Craft Circle

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery at San Carlos Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Older Adults
Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Art
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Holiday Make 2024

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
IDEA Lab Program at Central Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Visit the Central Library IDEA Lab to create ornament, greeting card, or holiday craft. All ages welcome. While supplies last.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: IDEA Lab Program
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Visit the Central Library IDEA Lab to create ornament, greeting card, or holiday craft. All ages welcome. While supplies last.

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

Study and Chill

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:30pm
Legler Benbough Performance Area 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 Performance Area
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 "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.

Gingerbread House Decorating Session 2

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Build and decorate your own unique gingerbread house at the library! All supplies will be provided for free.This activity is for children 12 and under.Supplies are limited and will...

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month
Event Details:

Build and decorate your own unique gingerbread house at the library! All supplies will be provided for free.

This activity is for children 12 and under.

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.

Art Club for Children: Holiday Ornaments

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Join the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego educators and learn how to make Holiday ornaments out of chipboard and color chalk.  No registration is required.  All ages ...

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Join the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego educators and learn how to make Holiday ornaments out of chipboard and color chalk.  No registration is required.  All ages are welcome. 

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.

Chess Club

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced. All ages, children and adults!

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:
Event Details:

All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced.

All ages, children and adults!

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.

Perler Bead Craft

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

 Let's get creative with Perler Beads! You can make keychains, coasters, necklaces, bracelets, or ornaments by creating any designs using little beads bonded together with hea...

Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Art, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

 Let's get creative with Perler Beads! You can make keychains, coasters, necklaces, bracelets, or ornaments by creating any designs using little beads bonded together with heat.  It's easy, lots of fun, and even meditative.

Southern Caregiver Resource Center

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lobby - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Description of Event:

The Southern Caregiver Resource Center will table at the Logan Heights Library lobby and will offer information to the community about their services.   Southern Caregiv...

Logan Heights Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Lobby - Logan Heights
Description of Event

The Southern Caregiver Resource Center will table at the Logan Heights Library lobby and will offer information to the community about their services.