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San Diego in Comic Books Across the Decades

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Author Talk
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

San Diego in Comic Books Across the Decades—Metropolis… Gotham City… New York City – these are the familiar settings of endless comic books! But Chris Ryall (Origins...

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

San Diego in Comic Books Across the Decades—Metropolis… Gotham City… New York City – these are the familiar settings of endless comic books!

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

Music & Theatre Class - La Maestra

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Black Box Theatre at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Black Box Theatre
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Performing Arts
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Anime Club

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Films, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Join the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab on the last Tuesdays of the month at 4pm to watch popular anime of the current anime season, eat some Japanese snacks, talk about current man...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Films, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

Join the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab on the last Tuesdays of the month at 4pm to watch popular anime of the current anime season, eat some Japanese snacks, talk about current manga you're reading, and make some friends.

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.

Chess at the Beach

Tuesday, October 29, 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 "All Ages" group.

Trunk or Treat

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Outside - Oak Park at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for a spooktacular event at the library.

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Outside - Oak Park
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Join us for a spooktacular event at the library.

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.

Boo Bash and Día de los Muertos Storytime and Sugar Skull Craft

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Enjoy a night of Halloween Fun at the Malcolm X Library! Dress up in your favorite costume and join us for crafts, games, and a special storytime! In honor of Halloween and D...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Enjoy a night of Halloween Fun at the Malcolm X Library!

Dress up in your favorite costume and join us for crafts, games, and a special storytime!

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

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 "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.

Blocks Party!

Tuesday, October 29, 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!!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Tuesday : Trivia Night

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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 "Middle School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Game Room

Tuesday, October 29, 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 "All Ages" group.

Diwali Celebration

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Happy Diwali! Diwali is known as the Festival of Lights. It is one of the biggest festivals in India. The festival lasts for five days. Diwali  (or Deepawali) means the “Ro...

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Happy Diwali!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Tinker Tuesdays

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Art, , IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Bring your ideas to life at our Mobile Maker Lab in the Mission Hills-Hillcrest Library. Learn to use various programs and equipment  such as our 3D printer and die cut machin...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, , IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Bring your ideas to life at our Mobile Maker Lab in the Mission Hills-Hillcrest Library. Learn to use various programs and equipment  such as our 3D printer and die cut machine powered by Silhouette Studio.

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

Boo Bash

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us for our annual Spootakular Boo Bash. There will be a themed craft and a scavenger hunt with prizes!  5:30pm: Scavenger Hunt and Crafts Begin 6pm: Spooky trail wi...

Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us for our annual Spootakular Boo Bash. There will be a themed craft and a scavenger hunt with prizes! 

5:30pm: Scavenger Hunt and Crafts Begin

6pm: Spooky trail will open

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Halloween Scary-oke Party

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Patio - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Come fill the air with scary sounds and be filled with chills as ghosts, goblins, and witches slowly creep towards you!  No need to worry, though; they merely want to mov...

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Patio - North University
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Come fill the air with scary sounds and be filled with chills as ghosts, goblins, and witches slowly creep towards you!  No need to worry, though; they merely want to move to your groove and watch you (try) to sing.&nbs

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

Costume Dance Party

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library at Central Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Celebrate Halloween in the Children's Library at our costumed dance party!  Wear your Halloween costume and get ready to jump and dance to the music!!  Special guest, The...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Celebrate Halloween in the Children's Library at our costumed dance party!  Wear your Halloween costume and get ready to jump and dance to the music!!  Special guest, The Microphone Doctors, will bring his original song creations inspire

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.

RB Friends Chamber Concert

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy an evening of music with Peter Sprague and Blurring the Edges. Tuesday evenings bring outstanding professional musicians from the SoCal area to Rancho Bernardo. Expect exc...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Enjoy an evening of music with Peter Sprague and Blurring the Edges.

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.

Hatha Yoga

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Bring your mat, water, and wear comfortable clothing to this free weekly yoga class.  Bilingual.

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

Bring your mat, water, and wear comfortable clothing to this free weekly yoga class.  Bilingual.

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.

Thriller Dance Rehearsal

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Cass Street Plaza at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Let's get ready for Halloween by getting down to Michael Jackson's Thriller dance on the Pacific Beach Library's Cass Street Plaza! In preparation for our Thriller N...

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Cass Street Plaza
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Let's get ready for Halloween by getting down to Michael Jackson's Thriller dance on the Pacific Beach Library's Cass Street Plaza!

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 29, 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.

Fantastical Fiction Forum

Tuesday, October 29, 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:

Welcome to the Fantastical Fiction Forum! We discuss the best of classic and modern fantasy, horror, and science fiction in a friendly, inclusive group.  We meet on the ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Virtual Travel Center (Fifth Floor)
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Literature
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Welcome to the Fantastical Fiction Forum!

We discuss the best of classic and modern fantasy, horror, and science fiction in a friendly, inclusive group. 

We meet on the last Tuesday of each month.

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

Banned Book Club (Virtual)

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Please join other book loving community members for the monthly meeting of the Banned Book Club.  We read and discuss banned and challenged classics and other thought-provokin...

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Please join other book loving community members for the monthly meeting of the Banned Book Club.  We read and discuss banned and challenged classics and other thought-provoking titles.  Everyone is welcome!

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.

Thriller Night

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:15pm
Cass Street Plaza at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Let's get ready for Halloween by getting down to Michael Jackson's Thriller dance on the Pacific Beach Library's Cass Street Plaza!  Then stay for spooky treats.   ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Cass Street Plaza
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 44
Event Details:

Let's get ready for Halloween by getting down to Michael Jackson's Thriller dance on the Pacific Beach Library's Cass Street Plaza!  Then stay for spooky treats.  

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

Qi Gong: Recharging Body & Mind

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, , Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Qi Gong (Chi Gong) is a simple preventative health method of relaxing and harmonizing the body. These gentle exercises are suitable for any age and health condition. Free class....

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Wellness
Event Details:

Qi Gong (Chi Gong) is a simple preventative health method of relaxing and harmonizing the body. These gentle exercises are suitable for any age and health condition.

Free class.  Interested?  Simply attend. 

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

Family and Tiny Tots Storytime

Wednesday, October 30, 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.