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Tech Help

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Accessibility
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Need help with your email? Struggling to navigate a particular website? New smartphone or tablet? Come get some tech help with our library staff! We're experienced with tech proble...

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility
Event Details:

Need help with your email? Struggling to navigate a particular website? New smartphone or tablet? Come get some tech help with our library staff! We're experienced with tech problem-solving and are eager to assist you!

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

Manga Tea Time

Saturday, December 14, 2024 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...

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

FREE Winter Ballet Folklorico Performance & Celebration - El Tesoro del Folklor

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Black Box Theatre at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of FREE ballet folklorico performances by the students of El Tesoro del Folklor!Classes are currently offered at the City Heights Performance Annex on Mond...

Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Black Box Theatre
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of FREE ballet folklorico performances by the students of El Tesoro del Folklor!

Classes are currently offered at the City Heights Performance Annex on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 5:30pm - 7:30pm.

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

Chess Club

Saturday, December 14, 2024 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 "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.

Holiday Family Sing-Along & Stories

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Kathy Hargrove will play traditional songs on the piano and tell favorite stories to share holiday joy with our neighbors of all ages. There will even be an opportunity to Jingl...

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Kathy Hargrove will play traditional songs on the piano and tell favorite stories to share holiday joy with our neighbors of all ages.

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

Heartfulness Meditation

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us for the enlightening workshop to rejuvenate your body, mind and soul. The session will cover : · Simple breathing techniques to relax your body · Heartfu...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Join us for the enlightening workshop to rejuvenate your body, mind and soul.

The session will cover :

· Simple breathing techniques to relax your body

· Heartfulness relaxation to relax your mind

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

Villa Musica -Violin Classes

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:45pm
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Violin classes with Villa Musica! Violin ages 7-9, 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm Violin ages 10-12, 2:15 pm - 3:00 pm Level 2, 3:00pm - 3:45pm RSVP is required. Villa Musica will l...

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Violin classes with Villa Musica!

Violin ages 7-9, 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm

Violin ages 10-12, 2:15 pm - 3:00 pm

Level 2, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

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

Exploring Our Roots - Genealogy Workshop

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center - Serra Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Are you ready to explore your family tree? The San Diego Public Library offers access to Ancestry.com at all our locations.  This class will provide you with the basics to sta...

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Homework Center - Serra Mesa
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Are you ready to explore your family tree?

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Crafting & Games /Manualidades y Juegos Familiares

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of crafting fun!  Supplies will be on hand for this regular drop in program so the whole family can create.  __________________...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - Logan Heights
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of crafting fun!  Supplies will be on hand for this regular drop in program so the whole family can create. 

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

Piano Chamber Music of Dvorak and Schumann

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Chamber musicians enjoy playing Dvořák’s many chamber works, which include a series of piano trios, to piano quartets of which Op 87 is the second, and a piano quintet.  The q...

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

Chamber musicians enjoy playing Dvořák’s many chamber works, which include a series of piano trios, to piano quartets of which Op 87 is the second, and a piano quintet.  The quartet Op 87 is filled with beautiful melodies, notably for the ce

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.

Sunday Board Game Cafe with Friends and Family

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Gather with friends and family of all ages to explore modern and classic board games. Develop strategies and problem solving skills all while meeting new people and having fun. An ...

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Gather with friends and family of all ages to explore modern and classic board games. Develop strategies and problem solving skills all while meeting new people and having fun.

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.

Fall 2024 Concert Series: The Odeum Guitar Duo

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Neil Morgan Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

  The Odeum Guitar Duo Sunday, December 15, 2024 | 2:30 pm | Neil Morgan Auditorium   "Masterworks for Two Guitars”   Fred Benedetti and Robert W...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Neil Morgan Auditorium
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Event Details:

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Pleasure of Your Company - Left Coast Quintet, woodwinds

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Performing Arts
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Concert Series: San Diego Jewish Men’s Choir

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

The Carmel Valley Library Family Concert Series presents a different artist each month. Admission is free. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Carmel Valley Librar...

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Event Details:

The Carmel Valley Library Family Concert Series presents a different artist each month. Admission is free. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Carmel Valley Library. 

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

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance

Monday, December 16, 2024 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 "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Digital Navigaton

Monday, December 16, 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 "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Signing Storytime

Monday, December 16, 2024 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 "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Toddler Storytime

Monday, December 16, 2024 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:

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, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement
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 "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Bridge Club

Monday, December 16, 2024 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

OT Friends of the Library Chapter Meeting

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Seminar Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Interested in becoming a Friend to the Otay Mesa-Nestor Branch Library?  Come join us in our monthly meeting. The Otay Mesa-Nestor Friends of the San Diego Public Library i...

Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Seminar Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Interested in becoming a Friend to the Otay Mesa-Nestor Branch Library?  Come join us in our monthly meeting.

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

Body Dynamics, by San Diego Continuing Education

Monday, December 16, 2024 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 "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Introduction to Programming with Python

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
IDEA Lab - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Program Type:
Featured, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Join The League of Amazing Programmers for an exciting Hour of Code at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library! Discover the power of Python programming and learn the fundamentals from exp...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room: IDEA Lab - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Join The League of Amazing Programmers for an exciting Hour of Code at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library! Discover the power of Python programming and learn the fundamentals from expert instructors. 

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, December 16, 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

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Southern Caregiver Resource Center

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Area - Tierrasanta at Tierrasanta Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Southern Caregiver Resource Center (SCRC)Informational Resource TableSCRC is the leading non-profit organization, in San Diego and Imperial Counties, providing free caregiver suppo...

Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Main Area - Tierrasanta
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Accessibility, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Southern Caregiver Resource Center (SCRC)