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Storytime for All Ages

Tuesday, November 12, 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!

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, November 12, 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 "Middle School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Advisory Board Information Session

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch (Opens Fall 2024)
Program Type:
Art, Career & College, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Stop by the library to learn all about the Teen Advisory Board. Calling all teens 🌟 Do you want to get volunteer experience while helping plan and promote teen library programs?...

Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch (Opens Fall 2024)
Room: Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Career & College, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Stop by the library to learn all about the Teen Advisory Board.

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.

Crafternoon: Bubble Wrap Corn Craft

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Balboa Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Use paint sticks, bubble wrap, and tissue paper to make a fun and easy corn craft. (For ages 4 and up).  

Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Use paint sticks, bubble wrap, and tissue paper to make a fun and easy corn craft. (For ages 4 and up).

 

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

DIY @ the TEEN IDEA Lab: Resin Keychain / Hazlo tú mismo en el laboratorio TEEN IDEA: Llaveros de Resina

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lobby - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Attention all Tweens and Teens! Stop by the Teen IDEA Lab where we will DIY projects using various equipment in the lab.  We will be making keychains with uv resin and o...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Lobby - Logan Heights
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

Attention all Tweens and Teens!

Stop by the Teen IDEA Lab where we will DIY projects using various equipment in the lab. 

We will be making keychains with uv resin and other materials. While supplies last!

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.

Get Crafty with Miss Gaby!

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Art, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Join us for a new fun biweekly craft for children on the 2nd Tuesday, 11/12 and 3rd Thursday, 11/21 in November at 4pm...Let's Get Crafty with Miss Gaby!

Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for a new fun biweekly craft for children on the 2nd Tuesday, 11/12 and 3rd Thursday, 11/21 in November at 4pm...Let's Get Crafty with Miss Gaby!

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.

Get Lit with Patty Bookclub

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Get Lit with Patty Bookclub will be discussing Liliana's Invincible Summer: A Sister's Search for Justice by Cristina Rivera Garza.      

Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Get Lit with Patty Bookclub will be discussing Liliana's Invincible Summer: A Sister's Search for Justice by Cristina Rivera Garza.  

 

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

HRC - CHESS CLUB

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Homeschool Resource Center at Mission Valley Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Have you always wanted to learn how to play chess or improve your skills? If you have never played before, or are just looking for someone to practice with, join us for some friend...

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Homeschool Resource Center
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Have you always wanted to learn how to play chess or improve your skills? If you have never played before, or are just looking for someone to practice with, join us for some friendly competition!  All supplies are provided.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Intro to Java Programming Language

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for our exciting Tutor Style Program, where you’ll dive into the world of Java programming! Whether you’re a complete beginner or just looking to brush up on your skills.&n...

Encouraged
Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us for our exciting Tutor Style Program, where you’ll dive into the world of Java programming!

Math and Reading Buddies

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Description of Event:

Join us each Tuesday as teen volunteers read to children of all ages and/or assist them with their math homework. A GREAT way for children to build reading and math skills thru ...

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 Tuesday as teen volunteers read to children of all ages and/or assist them with their math homework.

A GREAT way for children to build reading and math skills thru positive reinforcement from a teen role model. 

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.

S.T.E.A.M. Tuesday: Catapult

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Art, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

STEAM every other Tuesday with library staff as we take on a unique science or art project!  All supplies provided.  Grades K—5th. THIS WEEK'S PROJECT:  Catapu...

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

STEAM every other Tuesday with library staff as we take on a unique science or art project!  All supplies provided.  Grades K—5th.

THIS WEEK'S PROJECT: 

Catapult

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Sketch Night

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, Art
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teens and tweens ages 10-18 are invited to join Sketch Night!  This free virtual drawing program is run by the San Diego County Parks and Recreation Department in conjunction ...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Art
Event Details:

Teens and tweens ages 10-18 are invited to join Sketch Night!  This free virtual drawing program is run by the San Diego County Parks and Recreation Department in conjunction with staff from the Carmel Mountain Ranch, Central, and City Height

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, November 12, 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.

Chess Time for Kids

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Area - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Program Type:
Featured, En Español
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Calling all youth Chess enthusiasts!  Come join us for Chess Time.  Play and practice your skills with your peers.  

Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Children's Area - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, En Español
Event Details:

Calling all youth Chess enthusiasts!  Come join us for Chess Time.  Play and practice your skills with your peers.

 

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

Friends of Malcolm X Library meeting

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Music Room - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Friends of the Library general chapter meeting.

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Music Room - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Friends of the Library general chapter meeting.

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

Music & Theatre Class - La Maestra

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 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 "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, November 12, 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?  ...

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

Tinkering Tuesday!

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library at Central Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Use your creativity and engineering skills to build a variety of contraptions and mazes. Make ‘em tall, make ’em fast, make ‘em COMPLEX! Parking at the Library: Ace is the pa...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Early Learning, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Use your creativity and engineering skills to build a variety of contraptions and mazes. Make ‘em tall, make ’em fast, make ‘em COMPLEX!

Parking at the Library:

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 Club

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Come build with us and become a Master Builder! Join us each month to enjoy and hour of free building and then see your Lego creations displayed in the library. Legos are provid...

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Come build with us and become a Master Builder! Join us each month to enjoy and hour of free building and then see your Lego creations displayed in the library.

Legos are provided.

No registration required.

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, November 12, 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....

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

Create It! @ the Library

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday from 5-5:30pm for Create! At the Library, featuring a new craft each week. This program is for youth aged 5-11, that will develop fine motor skills and creati...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday from 5-5:30pm for Create! At the Library, featuring a new craft each week. This program is for youth aged 5-11, that will develop fine motor skills and creativity. 

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, November 12, 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.

Pizza and Positivity: Letters to Veterans

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Come in and write a letter or draw a picture to send to a veteran! Paper and pens will be provided. Enjoy pizza while you spread positivity!   For grades 6-12. No regist...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

Come in and write a letter or draw a picture to send to a veteran! Paper and pens will be provided. Enjoy pizza while you spread positivity!

 

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

Teen Game Room

Tuesday, November 12, 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. 

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.