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Persian Music Concert in the Park

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Park Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us at the Kensington-Normal Heights Library for a Free Persian Music Concert in the park. The music will be jazz inspired with a Persian flair. There will be a mix of Eastern ...

Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Park Area - Kensington
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join us at the Kensington-Normal Heights Library for a Free Persian Music Concert in the park. The music will be jazz inspired with a Persian flair. There will be a mix of Eastern and Western Instruments. This is a monthly music series.

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.

Children's Gingerbread House Making

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Join us for this sweet Holiday Event! Children will be making their own "gingerbread" houses using graham crackers, candy, and other treats.  All materials will be provided, o...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art
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Event Details:

Join us for this sweet Holiday Event! Children will be making their own "gingerbread" houses using graham crackers, candy, and other treats.  All materials will be provided, only a registration is needed.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Friends of the San Diego Public Library Monthly Book Sale

Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
University Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

The Friends of the San Diego Public Library will be hosting its next book sale at the University Heights Branch Library at 4193 Park Blvd (at Howard Ave), San Diego 92103. Enter at...

Library Branch: University Heights Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

The Friends of the San Diego Public Library will be hosting its next book sale at the University Heights Branch Library at 4193 Park Blvd (at Howard Ave), San Diego 92103. Enter at the Sprouts parking lot entrance.

This event is in the "All Ages" 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.

Juggling Club

Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Shiley Special Events Suite at Central Library
Program Type:
Art, Performing Arts, Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Welcome to the Juggling Club at the Library, where everyone is invited to join in on the fun! Our club is a vibrant community that celebrates inclusivity and welcomes jugglers of a...

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

Welcome to the Juggling Club at the Library, where everyone is invited to join in on the fun! Our club is a vibrant community that celebrates inclusivity and welcomes jugglers of all levels.

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

Villa Musica -Violin Classes

Sunday, December 22, 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 "All Ages" group.

Family Crafting & Games /Manualidades y Juegos Familiares

Sunday, December 22, 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 "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.

Piano Concert Series: 4-Hand Christmas Concert

Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library is excited to announce a piano concert series in collaboration with David Chamberlin. The program is FREE and open to the public with first come, fir...

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

Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library is excited to announce a piano concert series in collaboration with David Chamberlin. The program is FREE and open to the public with first come, first served seating.

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

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance

Monday, December 23, 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 23, 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 "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Red Cross Blood Drive

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 11:30am - 5:30pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

You can save lives by participating in the Red Cross Blood Drive at Rancho Peñasquitos Branch Library! Blood supplies are dangerously low. All blood types needed now! Your on...

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

You can save lives by participating in the Red Cross Blood Drive at Rancho Peñasquitos Branch Library!

Blood supplies are dangerously low. All blood types needed now!

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

Toddler Storytime

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 11:45am - 12:15pm
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.

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

Bridge Club

Monday, December 23, 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 "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Mindful Meditation

Monday, December 23, 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 "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Rummikub at the Library

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Come and join the fun! Meet new people and learn to play this fast-paced, easy, and very enjoyable game. Plus, it helps develop and sharpen sequencing, pattern recognition, and ...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Come and join the fun!

Meet new people and learn to play this fast-paced, easy, and very enjoyable game. Plus, it helps develop and sharpen sequencing, pattern recognition, and pattern skills. 

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

Study and Chill

Monday, December 23, 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Stay Sharp with Board Games

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Feeling forgetful? Preserving your mental abilities as you get older is easier than you might think — and it can even be fun. Stimulating your mind by playing games and learning ne...

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

Feeling forgetful? Preserving your mental abilities as you get older is easier than you might think — and it can even be fun. Stimulating your mind by playing games and learning new skills can help keep your brain healthy as you age.

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

Spanish Storytime

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Children's Area - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
, En Español, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Enjoy bilingual stories and songs for children!

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

Enjoy bilingual stories and songs for children!

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

Get Crafty!

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Denny Sanford Children's Library (1st Floor) at Central Library
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled craft program where your creativity can shine! We'll make colorful masterpieces using everyday materials and let our imaginations run wild. Bring you...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Denny Sanford Children's Library (1st Floor)
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled craft program where your creativity can shine!

We'll make colorful masterpieces using everyday materials and let our imaginations run wild.

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.

LEGO Power Hour

Monday, December 23, 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. 

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

Crafty Club (ages 6-12)

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Join us for a fun afterschool craft class for ages 6-12. Don't forget to nurture your creativity.  All supplies are provided.

Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: Meeting Room - North Clairemont
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

Join us for a fun afterschool craft class for ages 6-12.

Don't forget to nurture your creativity. 

All supplies are provided.

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

Legos

Monday, December 23, 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! 

Math and Reading Buddies

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Description of Event:

Join us each Monday as teens read with kids of all ages or assist them with math.  An easy way for children to build reading and math skills and interact with a positive ...

La Jolla/Riford Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford
Description of Event

Join us each Monday as teens read with kids of all ages or assist them with math.  An easy way for children to build reading and math skills and interact with a positive teen role model.

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.

SPARK Games

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Join us to play SPARK games with Healthy Advetures Foundation.   

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Join us to play SPARK games with Healthy Advetures Foundation. 

 

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.

Game On @ the Library

Monday, December 23, 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.  

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.