Name: Chess at the Beach
Start: 2024-12-31T16:00:00-08:00
End: 2024-12-31T19:00:00-08:00
Location: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library

Chess pieces lined up on a wall, with the beach in the background

Chess at the Beach

Tuesday, December 31, 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.

Blocks Party!

Tuesday, December 31, 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!!

Picture This!

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library

Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey

SDPL Virtual Branch, Central Library, Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library, Balboa Library, Carmel Mountain Ranch Library, Carmel Valley Library, City Heights/Weingart Library, City Heights Performance Annex, Clairemont Library, College-Rolando Library, Kensington-Normal Heights Library, La Jolla/Riford Library, Linda Vista Library, Logan Heights Library, Mira Mesa Library, Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library, Mission Valley Library, Mountain View/Beckwourth Library, North Clairemont Library, North Park Library, North University Community Library, Oak Park Library, Ocean Beach Library, Otay Mesa-Nestor Library, Pacific Beach/Taylor Library, Paradise Hills Library, Point Loma/Hervey Library, Rancho Bernardo Library, Rancho Peñasquitos, San Carlos Library, San Ysidro Library, Scripps Miramar Ranch Library, Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library, Skyline Hills Library, Tierrasanta Library, University Community Library, University Heights Library, Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library, Outreach

Closed for Holiday

Closing

Branches:

SDPL Virtual Branch, Central Library, Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library, Balboa Library, Carmel Mountain Ranch Library, Carmel Valley Library, City Heights/Weingart Library, City Heights Performance Annex, Clairemont Library, College-Rolando Library, Kensington-Normal Heights Library, La Jolla/Riford Library, Linda Vista Library, Logan Heights Library, Mira Mesa Library, Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library, Mission Valley Library, Mountain View/Beckwourth Library, North Clairemont Library, North Park Library, North University Community Library, Oak Park Library, Ocean Beach Library, Otay Mesa-Nestor Library, Pacific Beach/Taylor Library, Paradise Hills Library, Point Loma/Hervey Library, Rancho Bernardo Library, Rancho Peñasquitos, San Carlos Library, San Ysidro Library, Scripps Miramar Ranch Library, Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library, Skyline Hills Library, Tierrasanta Library, University Community Library, University Heights Library, Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library, Outreach

Description:

Closed for Holiday

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:15am

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.

Cancelled

Cancelled

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.

Block

Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:00pm

Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Closing

Branches:

Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Qi Gong

Thursday, January 2, 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.

Woman wearing purple polo signing Apple in ASL

Baby Sign Storytime with Monta Briant

Thursday, January 2, 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.

Baby Toddler Explore Time

Thursday, January 2, 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.

Stay & Play Storytime

Thursday, January 2, 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!

Flyer showing fountain pen, paper with writing, and details of writing group

Write Your Heart Out: Writing Practice

Thursday, January 2, 2025 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.

Fun & Games for Seniors

Thursday, January 2, 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.

Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Drawing Class with Mr. Luan

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am

Children's Storytime Nook - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library

Program Type:

Online/Virtual, Art, Community Engagement,

Age Group:

Preschoolers

Event Details:

I'll show kids how to draw basic shapes. Then we'll add other elements to those shapes to create popular objects like people, bunnies, cars, fish, caterpillars, houses, etc.....

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library

Room: Children's Storytime Nook - Linda Vista

Age Group: Preschoolers

Program Type: Online/Virtual, Art, Community Engagement,

Event Details:

I'll show kids how to draw basic shapes. Then we'll add other elements to those shapes to create popular objects like people, bunnies, cars, fish, caterpillars, houses, etc.. Throughout the lessen I'll have them color parts of those ob

Toddler and Preschool Storytime

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am

Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library

Program Type:

Community Engagement, Literature

Age Group:

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Event Details:

Recommended for ages 2-5, this storytime program includes books, songs, games, and early literacy fun! A to-go craft will be provided at the end.

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library

Room: Community Room - Mission Valley

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature

Event Details:

Recommended for ages 2-5, this storytime program includes books, songs, games, and early literacy fun! A to-go craft will be provided at the end.

Craft Time written over photo of kids using craft supplies

Kids Craft Time

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Children's Area - Ocean Beach at Ocean Beach Library

Program Type:

Art

Age Group:

Elementary School Age

Event Details:

Get crafty at the library every week! Each week there will be a unique craft that is fun for all ages. All supplies will be provided.

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library

Room: Children's Area - Ocean Beach

Age Group: Elementary School Age

Program Type: Art

Event Details:

Get crafty at the library every week! Each week there will be a unique craft that is fun for all ages. All supplies will be provided.

Chess Club

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Community Room at Mira Mesa Library

Program Type:

Age Group:

Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced. All ages, children and adults!

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type:

Event Details:

All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced.

All ages, children and adults!

various colorful dice to play dungeons and dragons

Board Game Afternoon and Learn To Play DnD!

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library

Age Group:

Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Have someone in your family who wants to learn how to play chess? Join us for our revamped Board Game Afternoon program now with Chess lessons! Not interested Chess? No probl...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library

Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest

Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Have someone in your family who wants to learn how to play chess? Join us for our revamped Board Game Afternoon program now with Chess lessons! Not interested Chess?

3D Printer, Idea Lab, Design, Laptop, House, White Background

Teen IDEA Lab

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm

David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab at Logan Heights Library

Program Type:

IDEA Labs/Makerspaces

Age Group:

Teens, Emerging Adults

Event Details:

The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software. Featuring a music studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library

Room: David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab

Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults

Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces

Event Details:

The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software.

Featuring a music studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so much more!

Teen IDEA Lab /Laboratorio de Ideas para Adolescentes

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm

David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab at Logan Heights Library

Program Type:

IDEA Labs/Makerspaces

Age Group:

Teens, Emerging Adults

Event Details:

The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software. Featuring a music studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library

Room: David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab

Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults

Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces

Event Details:

The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software.

Featuring a music studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so much more!

Create-it Thursday

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library

Program Type:

Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Science/STEAM

Age Group:

All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults

Event Details:

Children’s craft every Thursday at 4pm. Join us every week to learn a different medium, how to recycle everyday materials into art, and explore monthly observances and holidays! ...

Encouraged

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library

Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills

Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults

Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Science/STEAM

Encouraged

Seats Remaining: 50

Event Details:

Children’s craft every Thursday at 4pm. Join us every week to learn a different medium, how to recycle everyday materials into art, and explore monthly observances and holidays!

*Registration Required.

Block

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:00pm

Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Closing

Branches:

Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Grace Book Nook

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 9:30am - 5:00pm

Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Program Type:

Community Engagement

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Expend Shopping

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Room: Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Community Engagement

Event Details:

Expend Shopping

Baby Sign Stories

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library

Program Type:

Community Engagement, Early Learning,

Age Group:

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Event Details:

Join us weekly for 30 minutes for songs, stories, and sign language followed by 30 minutes of free play and snacks. This is a free program for parents and their babies/toddlers....

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library

Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning,

Event Details:

Join us weekly for 30 minutes for songs, stories, and sign language followed by 30 minutes of free play and snacks.

This is a free program for parents and their babies/toddlers.

Free Play Fridays

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library

Program Type:

Age Group:

Babies/Toddlers

Event Details:

All young children and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs and rhymes. Held outdoors on the grass, bring a blanket or chair. No Registration required.&...

Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers

Program Type:

Event Details:

All young children and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs and rhymes. Held outdoors on the grass, bring a blanket or chair. No Registration required. We hope to see you there!

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