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This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytime with Mr. Luan

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, , Literature, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

My Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, ...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Online/Virtual, , Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

My Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, but to perform them as well!

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

Baby Play & Learn

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Children's Area - Ocean Beach at Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

Baby Play & Learn is designed to support the development of children ages 0-24 months. This program includes stories, rhymes, songs, and movement activities  fol...

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

Baby Play & Learn is designed to support the development of children ages 0-24 months. This program includes stories, rhymes, songs, and movement activities  followed by an open play time.

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

Storytime with Ms Teri

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Come one, come all to this story time designed for little ones and their caregivers. Enjoy songs, rhymes, and books with captivating illustrations. 

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:

Come one, come all to this story time designed for little ones and their caregivers. Enjoy songs, rhymes, and books with captivating illustrations. 

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

Allied Gardens Benjamin Book Club

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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 our Book Club, which meets on the third Tuesday of every month.  Our October selection is Bewilderment by Richard Powers.  We hope to see you there!  Cop...

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 our Book Club, which meets on the third Tuesday of every month.  Our October selection is Bewilderment by Richard Powers.  We hope to see you there!  Copies of the book will be available at the front desk.

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

Storytime with Bookman

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Look! Over there! Coming out of that library! It's  . . . BOOKMAN! Using the superpower of reading, BOOKMAN has magically traveled all around the world – even into space! He's...

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Look! Over there! Coming out of that library! It's  . . . BOOKMAN! Using the superpower of reading, BOOKMAN has magically traveled all around the world – even into space!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Storytime for All Ages

Tuesday, October 15, 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 "All Ages" group.

Kamishibai Storytime Performance for Children and Families!

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Area - University Heights at University Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Let's gather for a lively and entertaining late afternoon story performance featuring a variety of books presented in a Japanese style of folktale storytelling called Kamishib...

Library Branch: University Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - University Heights
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Let's gather for a lively and entertaining late afternoon story performance featuring a variety of books presented in a Japanese style of folktale storytelling called Kamishibai.

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, October 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alcove - 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 Know My Name: A Memoir by Chanel Miller.    

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

 Get Lit with Patty Bookclub will be discussing Know My Name: A Memoir by Chanel Miller.

 

 

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

Mediocre Writer's Society: "Monsters, Haunted Houses, and spooky stories, oh my!" for Elementary Schoolers

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Art, Literature
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Do you want to write but fear your writing isn't good enough? Come write your worst to find your best at our Halloween-themed workshop where you'll learn more about the w...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art, Literature
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Do you want to write but fear your writing isn't good enough?

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

RB Kids Book Club

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

What’s almost as much fun as reading a great book? Talking about a great book! Join us for a monthly session where we’ll discuss the book choice for the month and do a related craf...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Literature
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

What’s almost as much fun as reading a great book? Talking about a great book! Join us for a monthly session where we’ll discuss the book choice for the month and do a related craft together.

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.

Sharing Stories with Furry Friends!

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Literature, Wellness
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a special Reading with Furry Friends.  We'll read stories, learn about the how to take care of pets, and then you get a chance to get up close with a furry (or sca...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: Literature, Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a special Reading with Furry Friends.  We'll read stories, learn about the how to take care of pets, and then you get a chance to get up close with a furry (or scaly) friends.   Each month will feature a different type o

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

CHARLAS ENTRE LIBROS

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Alcove - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Program Type:
Featured, Book Discussion, En Español, Literature
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Hoy estamos leyendo "EL FERROCARRIL SUBTERRÁNEO" Carlson Whitehead (Autor) Cora, hija y nieta de esclavos, vive en una plantación algodonera del estado de Georgia en el Sur...

Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Alcove - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Book Discussion, En Español, Literature
Event Details:

Hoy estamos leyendo "EL FERROCARRIL SUBTERRÁNEO" Carlson Whitehead (Autor)

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

Mediocre Writer's Society: "Monsters, Haunted Houses, and spooky stories, oh my!" for Middle Schoolers

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Art, Literature
Age Group:
Middle School Age
Event Details:

Do you want to write but fear your writing isn't good enough? Come write your worst to find your best at our Halloween-themed workshop where you'll learn more about the w...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Middle School Age
Program Type: Art, Literature
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Do you want to write but fear your writing isn't good enough?

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

An Evening of Nightmares - Readings by the San Diego Chapter of the Horror Writers Association

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Neil Morgan Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured, Author Talk, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Local Author
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

  The San Diego Public Library and the San Diego Chapter of the Horror Writers Association invite you to An Evening of Nightmares, our October celebration of horror liter...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Neil Morgan Auditorium
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Author Talk, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Local Author
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 196
Event Details:

 

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

DOWNSTAIRS: Sing & Sign Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Circle - Point Loma 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: Storytime Circle - Point Loma
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.

Family and Tiny Tots Storytime

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

A story time designed for toddlers, featuring stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays.

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

A story time designed for toddlers, featuring stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays.

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

Rhythm and Movement

Wednesday, October 16, 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.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Storytime

Wednesday, October 16, 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, October 16, 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.

Bilingual Storytime: German (Bilinguale Vorlesestunde: Deutsch)

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, , Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

This bilingual program is designed for preschool children to experience both English and German in a fun, engaging setting. During each session, we will read stories and sing in bo...

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

This bilingual program is designed for preschool children to experience both English and German in a fun, engaging setting. During each session, we will read stories and sing in both languages. 

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

Toddler Story Time in the Park

Wednesday, October 16, 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.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

LEGO Preschool Storytime with Mr. Victor

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us on the 3rd Wednesday of the month for our LEGO storytime with Mr. Victor. This special storytime is meant to foster creativity though the use of LEGO and storytelling.

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Join us on the 3rd Wednesday of the month for our LEGO storytime with Mr. Victor. This special storytime is meant to foster creativity though the use of LEGO and storytelling.

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.

Children's After School Stories/Songs/Crafts

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Area - University Heights at University Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Finish out the school day at the University Heights Branch Library as Miss Helene, the Youth Services Librarian, presents some energizing and entertaining stories, favorite childre...

Library Branch: University Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - University Heights
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Finish out the school day at the University Heights Branch Library as Miss Helene, the Youth Services Librarian, presents some energizing and entertaining stories, favorite children's songs, musical instruments, and some creative arts & crafts

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

Read to a Reptile

Wednesday, October 16, 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.