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Chinese Zodiac Art - Year of the Snake...+ a Lantern Craft!

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

 Referring to the legend of the Chinese New Year‭, ‬students will have the opportunity to engage in a craft activity‭, ‬using paper to create a representation of the animal of...

Encouraged
Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

 Referring to the legend of the Chinese New Year‭, ‬students will have the opportunity to engage in a craft activity‭, ‬using paper to create a representation of the animal of the current lunar cycle.  2025 is the Year of the Snake!

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 One, Crochet Too

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Oliver McMillan I CAN! Center (1st Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Beginners always welcome. We supply the materials. Individuals with visual impairment and the hard of hearing are encouraged to attend!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Oliver McMillan I CAN! Center (1st Floor)
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Beginners always welcome. We supply the materials. Individuals with visual impairment and the hard of hearing are encouraged to attend!

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 One, Crochet Too

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Oliver McMillan I CAN! Center (1st Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Beginners always welcome. We supply the materials. Individuals with visual impairment and the hard of hearing are encouraged to attend!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Oliver McMillan I CAN! Center (1st Floor)
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Beginners always welcome. We supply the materials. Individuals with visual impairment and the hard of hearing are encouraged to attend!

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

La Maestra Music & Theatre Classes

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Black Box Theatre at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Join La Maestra on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons FOR FREE to learn about music, storytelling, and community building through theatre games!Ages 10-16 years old.

Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Black Box Theatre
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join La Maestra on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons FOR FREE to learn about music, storytelling, and community building through theatre games!

Ages 10-16 years old.

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

Table Top Games

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Legler Benbough Teen Gaming Area at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Do you love competitive board game classics like Jenga, Dominoes, Uno, Monopoly, or maybe relaxing by working on a jigsaw puzzle? Drop by the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab with you...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Legler Benbough Teen Gaming Area
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

Do you love competitive board game classics like Jenga, Dominoes, Uno, Monopoly, or maybe relaxing by working on a jigsaw puzzle? Drop by the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab with your friends and play!

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

Teen Game Room

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
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. 

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

English Corner (English Conversation)

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Community members with a basic grasp of English language can have fun themed conversations and build relationships with one another. We will talk about ourselves, our cultures, and...

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Community members with a basic grasp of English language can have fun themed conversations and build relationships with one another. We will talk about ourselves, our cultures, and more.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

San Carlos Area Council (SCAC)

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery at San Carlos Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Come let your voice be heard, and learn what’s going on in your community. Local representatives present updates at every meeting. This is a great way to become active in your neig...

Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Come let your voice be heard, and learn what’s going on in your community. Local representatives present updates at every meeting. This is a great way to become active in your neighborhood and maybe meet some of your neighbors!

 

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, January 16, 2025 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.

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

Baby & Toddler Storytime

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

Babies and toddlers ages 0-18 months and their caregivers will enjoy songs, lap-sits and rhymes that foster early literacy skills.

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Babies and toddlers ages 0-18 months and their caregivers will enjoy songs, lap-sits and rhymes that foster early literacy skills.

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

Baby Sign Storytime with Monta Briant

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, , Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

Join us for "Sign-a-Story Circle Time" with Baby Sign Language Basics author, Monta Z. Briant. Parents learn how to use ASL signs for early communication with their babies thr...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Early Learning, , Literature
Event Details:

Join us for "Sign-a-Story Circle Time" with Baby Sign Language Basics author, Monta Z. Briant. Parents learn how to use ASL signs for early communication with their babies through stories, songs, and other fun activities. 

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

Bilingual Storytime!

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us every third Thursday of the month for a very special bilingual storytime. Here children will be introduced to different languages, songs, stories and fun! 

Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us every third Thursday of the month for a very special bilingual storytime. Here children will be introduced to different languages, songs, stories and fun! 

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

Hooray Miss Marae!

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Area - North Park at North Park Library
Program Type:
Featured, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us for the fun, sweet musical stylings of Hooray Miss Marae!  Singing and dancing is a great way to start your day!    

Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Featured, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join us for the fun, sweet musical stylings of Hooray Miss Marae!  Singing and dancing is a great way to start your day!

 

 

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

Storytime

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Area - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join Miss Valerie in the Children's Storywell for a Storytime appropriate for toddlers and preschoolers. 

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Children's Area - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Join Miss Valerie in the Children's Storywell for a Storytime appropriate for toddlers and preschoolers. 

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

Storytime for Toddlers & Preschoolers

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery at San Carlos Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime that fosters early literacy!  Features books, songs, action rhymes, and finger plays that invite participation.  Ages 1-5.  Every Thursday.&n...

Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime that fosters early literacy!  Features books, songs, action rhymes, and finger plays that invite participation.  Ages 1-5.  Every Thursday. 

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

Babies / Toddler Storytime

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us as we read, sing, and dance this special Storytime, which encourages a love of reading and builds essential early literacy skills. A unique craft follows each Storytime.

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Children's Area - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning
Event Details:

Join us as we read, sing, and dance this special Storytime, which encourages a love of reading and builds essential early literacy skills. A unique craft follows each Storytime.

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

Baby Toddler Explore Time

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

Come let your baby or toddler learn about the world by exploring. Little ones are able to make noise, play, and meet new friends. This is a loosely structured, baby-led program of ...

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

Come let your baby or toddler learn about the world by exploring. Little ones are able to make noise, play, and meet new friends. This is a loosely structured, baby-led program of play, stories, bubbles, songs and more.

 

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

Sign Language Storytime

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Area - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Children learn simple signing in a fun, storytime format.

Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: Main Area - North Clairemont
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

Children learn simple signing in a fun, storytime format.

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

Stay & Play Storytime

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join Ms. Camille and Ms. Melissa every Thursday at the OB Rec Center for storytime and free play for children 0 to 5 years old. Each week children will have the opportunity to expl...

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

Join Ms. Camille and Ms. Melissa every Thursday at the OB Rec Center for storytime and free play for children 0 to 5 years old. Each week children will have the opportunity to explore and socialize and so will their caregivers!

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 "Adults" group.

Little Players: Cooperative Board Game Program for Kids

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:15am
Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Adults
Event Details:

For young children (ages 2-6) and their families: learn important social skills, problem-solving, and early literacy through cooperative games! In partnership with Toy Hermit.

Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Adults
Program Type: Early Learning, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

For young children (ages 2-6) and their families: learn important social skills, problem-solving, and early literacy through cooperative games! In partnership with Toy Hermit.

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

Fun & Games for Seniors

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Open to the public and are free of charge. Play variety board games.

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Open to the public and are free of charge. Play variety board games.

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

U.S. Passport Pop-Up

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

The Office of the City Clerk is hosting a full-service U.S. Passport Pop-Up! Services include taking passport photos and accepting applications for minors and those applying for th...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

The Office of the City Clerk is hosting a full-service U.S. Passport Pop-Up! Services include taking passport photos and accepting applications for minors and those applying for their first U.S. Passport.

 

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

Dancing Feet

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library at Central Library
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Ages 0-5Show off your moves while making new friends at our dance party!  

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

Ages 0-5

Show off your moves while making new friends at our dance party!  

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

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Preschool storytime for babies, toddlers, and all preschoolers! All Ages are welcome to join us for a fun and educational storytime featuring songs, lullabies, nursery rhymes, f...

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

Preschool storytime for babies, toddlers, and all preschoolers!