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Diwali Arts and Crafts

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate Diwali. We will have fun, festive, arts and crafts! "Thus, Diwali, or Deepavali, commonly known as "the festival of lights," is one of the most widely celeb...

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate Diwali. We will have fun, festive, arts and crafts! "Thus, Diwali, or Deepavali, commonly known as "the festival of lights," is one of the most widely celebrated Hindu holidays.

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.

Dia de los Muertos Craft event

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Join us as we honor "Dia de los Muertos" the day of the dead. We will celebrate this day with fun crafts, cookie decorating and coloring pages. "Dia de los Muertos" is a time to ho...

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Join us as we honor "Dia de los Muertos" the day of the dead. We will celebrate this day with fun crafts, cookie decorating and coloring pages. "Dia de los Muertos" is a time to honor those who have passed on.

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.

Create-it Thursday: Kumeyaay Constellations Sand Art

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Join us to explore Native American Heritage Month. Learn about Kumeyaay Constellations and create sand art! Each year, we celebrate the rich and resilient cultures of Indigeno...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Celebration Month, Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:

Join us to explore Native American Heritage Month.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Let's Play Lotería

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Featured, Cultural Appreciation, En Español
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Let's play Lotería, the classic Mexican game of chance!  Lotería is a traditional Mexican game similar to bingo that is quick, fun, and easy to play!  ...

Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Cultural Appreciation, En Español
Event Details:

Let's play Lotería, the classic Mexican game of chance!  Lotería is a traditional Mexican game similar to bingo that is quick, fun, and easy to play!  

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

Maker Monday: Holiday Mugs

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Legler Benbough Study Room at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Encouraged
Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Legler Benbough Study Room
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Celebration Month, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 19
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.

Celebrate Indigenous Heritage Month: Create an Aztec Headdress

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library at Central Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

​​​​​​Join us in celebrating Indigenous Heritage Month with a hands-on, creative workshop where we'll explore the rich traditions of the Aztec culture by crafting beautiful paper A...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

​​​​​​Join us in celebrating Indigenous Heritage Month with a hands-on, creative workshop where we'll explore the rich traditions of the Aztec culture by crafting beautiful paper Aztec headdresses. 

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Preschool Storytime - Thanksgiving Edition

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Literature
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

Get ready for Thanksgiving with stories about being thankful, Thanksgiving, and best of all … turkeys!  This program is designed for children ages 2-4.

Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Celebration Month, Literature
Event Details:

Get ready for Thanksgiving with stories about being thankful, Thanksgiving, and best of all … turkeys!  This program is designed for children ages 2-4.

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: San Diego Harmony Ringers

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Shiley Special Events Suite at Central Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Featured, Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

  San Diego Harmony Ringers Sunday, December 8, 2024 | 2:30 pm | 9th floor Shiley Events Suite   "Celebrating the Holidays with Handbells"   ...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Shiley Special Events Suite
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Event Details:

 

San Diego Harmony Ringers


Sunday, December 8, 2024 | 2:30 pm | 9th floor Shiley Events Suite

 

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

Crafts for Kids: Winter Holiday Ornaments

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Sign ups are required and will start on November 9 at noon.  Space is limited. Celebrate the winter holidays by creating your very own ornament! Local design studio Toshwer...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Sign ups are required and will start on November 9 at noon.  Space is limited.