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

Afterschool Hangout

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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
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
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Storytime for All Ages

Tuesday, December 3, 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 "Teens" group.

Teen Tuesday

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
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.

Learn to Recite Popular Verses in Sanskrit!

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Come to the Mira Mesa Branch Library and  learn how to recite popular verses in Sanskrit, a classical, ancient language from India. Learn something new with Ms. Ratna, and if ...

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Literature
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Pajama Storytime

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Get ready to “Shake Your Sillies Out”! Enjoy stories, fingerplays, and songs selected for toddlers and preschoolers. Shhhh! Don’t tell them we’re getting them ready for kinderga...

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

Get ready to “Shake Your Sillies Out”!

Enjoy stories, fingerplays, and songs selected for toddlers and preschoolers. Shhhh! Don’t tell them we’re getting them ready for kindergarten. The focus is on FUN! 

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

Carmel Valley Adult Book Club

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

We'll choose books for the next six months. Join us with your book recommendations! Here are the titles to be discussed at each meeting: Tuesday, February 6: The Ocean a...

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

We'll choose books for the next six months. Join us with your book recommendations!

Here are the titles to be discussed at each meeting:

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

Comic-Con International Graphic Novel Book Club - Downtown (Online and In-Person)

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Travel Center (Fifth Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Do you have a passion for comics and graphic novels? Did you know that Comic-Con has been sponsoring graphic novel book clubs over the past few years, mainly in San Diego l...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Virtual Travel Center (Fifth Floor)
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Literature
Event Details:

Do you have a passion for comics and graphic novels?

Did you know that Comic-Con has been sponsoring graphic novel book clubs over the past few years, mainly in San Diego libraries!

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

Kamishibai Storytime

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, , Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us for a Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai. (Kami = paper; shibai = theatre). A storyteller stands behind a little wooden theatre and reveals a series of illus...

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

Join us for a Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai. (Kami = paper; shibai = theatre).

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

Rhythm and Movement

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Area - Ocean Beach at Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, , Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

In this highly interactive, music-based storytime program, children have the opportunity to make music, learn beats, and dance and move to the sounds. All ages are welcome to atten...

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Room: Children's Area - Ocean Beach
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Literature
Event Details:

In this highly interactive, music-based storytime program, children have the opportunity to make music, learn beats, and dance and move to the sounds. All ages are welcome to attend.

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

Sing & Sign Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

Learn signs to use with your child! Signing fun with songs, stories, and finger plays as well as tips for using sign language as a preverbal communication tool with your little one...

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:

Learn signs to use with your child! Signing fun with songs, stories, and finger plays as well as tips for using sign language as a preverbal communication tool with your little one.

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

Storytime

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us in the library's spacious community room where we can all safely space out for a Storytime with Miss Melissa or Miss Jennifer appropriate for preschoolers. This Storytime r...

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

Join us in the library's spacious community room where we can all safely space out for a Storytime with Miss Melissa or Miss Jennifer appropriate for preschoolers.

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

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Dance, sing, laugh, and enjoy engaging stories with Carrie The Librarian! This program is recommended for ages 2-5 but all ages are welcome at this fun weekly program. 

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

Dance, sing, laugh, and enjoy engaging stories with Carrie The Librarian! This program is recommended for ages 2-5 but all ages are welcome at this fun weekly program. 

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

Stay & Play Storytime

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:15am
Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch (Opens Fall 2024)
Program Type:
Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Welcome families to Stay and Play! This program is focused towards children 0-5 years old and their caregivers. Every week we will offer a Storytime and craft to encourage early...

Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch (Opens Fall 2024)
Room: Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Welcome families to Stay and Play!

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.

Stay & Play Storytime: StoryBox Kamishibai Theatre

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

Welcome families to Stay and Play! This program is focused towards children 0-5 years old and their caregivers. Every week we will offer snacks and refreshments, a Storytime and...

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Welcome families to Stay and Play!

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

Toddler Story Time in the Park

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Park Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

Toddler Story Time in Kensington Park will be held at 10:30am. There will be stories, songs, and bubbles! Join the fun!

Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Park Area - Kensington
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Toddler Story Time in Kensington Park will be held at 10:30am. There will be stories, songs, and bubbles! Join the fun!

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

Outdoor Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Featured, , Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

Join us for Toddler Storytime Outdoors with Mrs. Suzanne!  We'll have fun reading a book, singing songs & dancing to get our wiggles out. We will be on the grassy hill ...

Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Featured, , Literature
Event Details:

Join us for Toddler Storytime Outdoors with Mrs. Suzanne!  We'll have fun reading a book, singing songs & dancing to get our wiggles out.

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

Stay and Play

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Literature, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Need a space for your little one to play and socialize with other toddlers? Then our Stay & Play program is for you!.  This 6-week session runs Nov 6-Dec 11 for ...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Early Learning, Literature, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Need a space for your little one to play and socialize with other toddlers?

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

Read to a Reptile

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us every Wednesday at the Ocean Beach Library to read to DK, our bearded dragon or Darwin, our Ball Python. Practice your skills and gain confidence by reading to these enthus...

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Join us every Wednesday at the Ocean Beach Library to read to DK, our bearded dragon or Darwin, our Ball Python. Practice your skills and gain confidence by reading to these enthusiastic and non-judgmental reptiles.

 

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

Baby & Toddler Storytime

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
, 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: , 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, December 5, 2024 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.

Preschool Storytime & Craft

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Area - North Park at North Park Library
Program Type:
Art, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Please join us with your young ones for Preschool Storytime & Craft! Ms. Sandy will have fun stories, songs, and a special craft to share! This event takes place every Thur...

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

Please join us with your young ones for Preschool Storytime & Craft!
Ms. Sandy will have fun stories, songs, and a special craft to share!

This event takes place every Thursday!

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

Storytime

Thursday, December 5, 2024 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, December 5, 2024 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 "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Write Your Heart Out: Writing Practice

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Study Room 3 - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

“Writing Practice” is based on Natalie Goldberg’s wonderful 1986 book Writing Down the Bones. Natalie has inspired generations of writers to get their juices flowing. Here are the ...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Study Room 3 - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

“Writing Practice” is based on Natalie Goldberg’s wonderful 1986 book Writing Down the Bones. Natalie has inspired generations of writers to get their juices flowing. Here are the rules: Take a set amount of time.