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

Tuesday, October 22, 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Lego Club

Tuesday, October 22, 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, October 22, 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, October 22, 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 "Teens" group.

Teen Tuesday: Intro to Python Programming Language

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join SDPL and the League of Amazing Programmers to learn the most important fundamental skills in programming. Students will start by learning and practicing the basics of pro...

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

Join SDPL and the League of Amazing Programmers to learn the most important fundamental skills in programming.

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

Teen Game Room

Tuesday, October 22, 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. 

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.

Haunted Landscapes: A Tinker Tuesday Event

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, LGBTQIA+, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Create a haunted landscape  or other creepy creations using the Silhouette Studio and Cameo cutter to make your horrifying creations come to life.  Materials and supplies...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, LGBTQIA+, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Create a haunted landscape  or other creepy creations using the Silhouette Studio and Cameo cutter to make your horrifying creations come to life.  Materials and supplies will be provided.

 

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

San Carlos Youth Chess

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery at San Carlos Library
Program Type:
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Are you the next Judith Polgar? Do you aspire to become the next Beth Harmon? Can you dethrone Magnus Carlsen and become the Chess World Champion? Or, do you simply want to enhance...

Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type:
Event Details:

Are you the next Judith Polgar? Do you aspire to become the next Beth Harmon? Can you dethrone Magnus Carlsen and become the Chess World Champion? Or, do you simply want to enhance your memory and prevent Alzheimer’s?

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

Teen Dungeons and Dragons: Investigation Check

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 222 - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Art, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Join us to investigate strange disappearances, odd dimensions, and surprising happenstances in a Dungeons and Dragons campaign. Learn and play together!  For ages 12-18....

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 222 - Central
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join us to investigate strange disappearances, odd dimensions, and surprising happenstances in a Dungeons and Dragons campaign.

Learn and play together! 

For ages 12-18. 

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

Sign Language Storytime

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us for a special Sign Language Storytime presented by Signs at Play.   Listen to stories and learn sign language.   Feel free to come dressed in your favor...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Join us for a special Sign Language Storytime presented by Signs at Play.   Listen to stories and learn sign language.   Feel free to come dressed in your favorite pajamas!  Storytime takes place the 4th Tuesday of each mo

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Dia de los Muertos

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Mexican Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a special holiday to honor loved ones who have passed.  Decorate a small Sugar Skull  to learn how to prepare for the Mexi...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, Cultural Appreciation
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Mexican Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a special holiday to honor loved ones who have passed.  Decorate a small Sugar Skull  to learn how to prepare for the Mexican Day of the Dead!

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

Scripps Mesa Garden Club

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Monthly speakers on a variety of topics of interest to gardeners.  The group tours members gardens and goes on outings to interesting nurseries and farms. 

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

Monthly speakers on a variety of topics of interest to gardeners.  The group tours members gardens and goes on outings to interesting nurseries and farms. 

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.

Kamishibai StoryBox Theatre

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Area - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch 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:

Presented by Write Out Loud San Diego, "StoryBox" is the American name given to the Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai. StoryBox combines dramatic storytelling with ...

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Children's Area - Scripps Miramar Ranch
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:

Presented by Write Out Loud San Diego, "StoryBox" is the American name given to the Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai.

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.

Art Buffet for Kids

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Area - North Park at North Park Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

North Park Library is happy to present this art event for kids- Art Buffet! The tables will be loaded with supplies like straws, tissue paper, beads, paint, yarn, sequins, ...

Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

North Park Library is happy to present this art event for kids- Art Buffet!

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

Ocean Beach Book Club

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

The Ocean Beach Book Club is back in the library! Join this long-standing group for spirited discussions and diverse books the last Tuesday of the month. A limited number of copies...

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Literature
Event Details:

The Ocean Beach Book Club is back in the library! Join this long-standing group for spirited discussions and diverse books the last Tuesday of the month.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Science Fiction Book Group

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a fun discussion of Science Fiction novels!

Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - Kensington
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Join us for a fun discussion of Science Fiction novels!

Celebrity Memoir Book Club

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Seminar 1 - North University at North University Community Library
Event Details:

The Celebrity Memoir Book Club selects a celebrity memoir to read and discuss each month. This month's selection is The Storyteller by David Grohl.

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Seminar 1 - North University
Event Details:

The Celebrity Memoir Book Club selects a celebrity memoir to read and discuss each month.

Picture This!

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Bilingual Storytime - SPANISH/ENGLISH

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Snook's Nook Storytime Area at Rancho Bernardo Library
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join Ms. Lea for an engaging storytime with stories and songs in English and Spanish!   For ages 5-8. No registration necessary. Program dates and times subject to ch...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Snook's Nook Storytime Area
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join Ms. Lea for an engaging storytime with stories and songs in English and Spanish!

 

For ages 5-8. No registration necessary.

Program dates and times subject to change.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Concert Series: Cobby Music, jazz singer

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

The Carmel Valley Library Family Concert Series presents a different artist each month. Admission is free. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Carmel Valley Librar...

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Event Details:

The Carmel Valley Library Family Concert Series presents a different artist each month. Admission is free. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Carmel Valley Library. 

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

English as a Second Language (ESL) Conversation Group in Teen Area

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen Area - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us for casual, friendly conversation designed to increase participants' comfort with the English language and maybe make new friends.  

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Teen Area - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Join us for casual, friendly conversation designed to increase participants' comfort with the English language and maybe make new friends.  

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

Short "Classics" Book Club

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Featured, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a discussion of "classic" books on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm in the Community Room.  The October selection is Small Things Like These by Claire Ke...

Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Literature
Event Details:

Join us for a discussion of "classic" books on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm in the Community Room.  The October selection is Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan.  We hope to see you there.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Exploring the Past Lectures: Nathan "Nate" Harrison

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Vicki Morgan and Yvette Porter Moore cover the life and times of Nathan “Nate” Harrison, the first African American landowner in San Diego. Special Collections of San Diego...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Vicki Morgan and Yvette Porter Moore cover the life and times of Nathan “Nate” Harrison, the first African American landowner in San Diego.

Registrar of Voters Training

All Day
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando