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RB Knitting Club: A Creative Social Hour

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Community Engagement,
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Would you like to learn to knit, crochet, do needlework or just spend time with other creators? Bring your current project to work on, or if new to the hobbies, we'll help you g...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Art, Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Would you like to learn to knit, crochet, do needlework or just spend time with other creators?

Bring your current project to work on, or if new to the hobbies, we'll help you get going!

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

Mix, Match, and Create: Art Engagement For Homeschoolers

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Homeschool Resource Center at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Get ready to engage your artistic imagination! Young artists can choose from a variety of art supplies like tissue paper, sequins, pompoms, markers, and more,  to create whate...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Homeschool Resource Center
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Get ready to engage your artistic imagination! Young artists can choose from a variety of art supplies like tissue paper, sequins, pompoms, markers, and more,  to create whatever their hearts desire.

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

Sensory Adventures: Nuestra Cultura Sensory Storytime

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Nook - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Accessibility, Art, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, En Español, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us for a Sensory Storytime to celebrate Nuestra Cultura & learn about Latin music and rhymes. This is the perfect time to pull out the egg shakers and hand drums to “keep ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Children's Nook - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Accessibility, Art, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, En Español, Literature
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:

Join us for a Sensory Storytime to celebrate Nuestra Cultura & learn about Latin music and rhymes.

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

Piano Class Level 1-2

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Fall Classes 2024

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

Fall Classes 2024

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

Art Therapy presented by SWC

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Focuses on the use of art as a creative expression and a therapeutic process.  Utilizes a variety of art media to promote self-expression, to develop coping skills, and t...

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

Focuses on the use of art as a creative expression and a therapeutic process.  Utilizes a variety of art media to promote self-expression, to develop coping skills, and to mediate emotional and physical challenges and limitations. 

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

STORYTIME & CRAFT

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
Art, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Please join us for storytime and craft every Saturday morning in the Children's Area at 10:00AM. 

Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art, Literature
Event Details:

Please join us for storytime and craft every Saturday morning in the Children's Area at 10:00AM. 

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

Saturday Drop In Craft

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Visit the library on Saturday & create a terrific craft. All supplies provided! 

Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Visit the library on Saturday & create a terrific craft. All supplies provided! 

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

Tween Art Club

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Volunteers from the Rancho Bernardo High School Art for All Club will instruct participants on how to create a different work of art each month. This month's activity is drawi...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Volunteers from the Rancho Bernardo High School Art for All Club will instruct participants on how to create a different work of art each month. This month's activity is drawing a pear with colored pencils.

 

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.

Children's Author Rachell Abalos Reads "Our Nipa Hut: A Story in the Philippines"

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Author Talk
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Families can celebrate Filipino American History Month by attending author Rachell Abalos's reading of her children's book Our Nipa Hut: A Story in the Philippines. She w...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Author Talk
Event Details:

Families can celebrate Filipino American History Month by attending author Rachell Abalos's reading of her children's book Our Nipa Hut: A Story in the Philippines. She will also lead a craft based on her book.

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

Toddler Art

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 11:45am - 12:15pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Toddler and preschool-aged participants will develop skills and use imagination while drawing, coloring, cutting, and assembling simple craft projects.  Children who know how ...

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Toddler and preschool-aged participants will develop skills and use imagination while drawing, coloring, cutting, and assembling simple craft projects.  Children who know how to follow directions and collaborate are better-prepared as they tr

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

Filipino American History Month: Storytime & Craft

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Art, Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Local author Rachell Abalos will read her book Our Nipa Hut:  A Story in the Philippines.  Immediately following, children will be able to create their own nipa hut! This...

Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art, Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Event Details:

Local author Rachell Abalos will read her book Our Nipa Hut:  A Story in the Philippines.  Immediately following, children will be able to create their own nipa hut!

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

Study and Chill

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 7:30pm
Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Wellness
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Need to finish some homework, work on a project, study for a test, or just relax and read a book away from the distractions at home? Come to the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA LAB every...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Wellness
Event Details:

Need to finish some homework, work on a project, study for a test, or just relax and read a book away from the distractions at home?

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

Teen Space

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Art, Homework Help, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Does your friend group need a weekly space to play D&D? Do you want to enjoy a snack after school before going into the library? Do you want to work on homework, talk, draw, or...

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Homework Help, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Does your friend group need a weekly space to play D&D? Do you want to enjoy a snack after school before going into the library? Do you want to work on homework, talk, draw, or play games with friends?

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.

LEGO Power Hour

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 3 - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Join us every Monday for LEGO Power Hour! Build your own creations to display in our library.  Program will take place in our study rooms 3 and 4. 

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Study Room 3 - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us every Monday for LEGO Power Hour! Build your own creations to display in our library.  Program will take place in our study rooms 3 and 4. 

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

Crafternoon

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area - Tierrasanta at Tierrasanta Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join in on a fun filled afternoon of crafting. Materials provided. Designed for grades K - 3rd.

Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Children's Area - Tierrasanta
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Join in on a fun filled afternoon of crafting. Materials provided. Designed for grades K - 3rd.

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

Jewelry Making for Adults

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us for the first beginning Jewelry-Making class where we will be making Dangling :Book” Earrings! Learn a new skill, meet new people and take home a pair of earrings! No exper...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 24
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Embroidery 101 - #4

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Art, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Claudia from Sew Loka is back!  Whether you are a beginner or an expert. Join us for a fun filled night and learn something new or bring your project and share your knowledge ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Art, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Claudia from Sew Loka is back!  Whether you are a beginner or an expert.

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

Adult Craft Night - Creepy Halloween Candles

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Reservations are required and will start on September 9 at noon.  Space is limited.  This class is for adults 18 and up.  Why should kids have all the fun? Adult...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Reservations are required and will start on September 9 at noon.  Space is limited.  This class is for adults 18 and up. 

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.

Journal Jam

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult Reading Area at North Park Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Journal Jam at the Library is every first Monday of the month at 6:00pm! The first session will be on Monday, February 5th! Dive into the fun world of journaling with us! Use yo...

Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Adult Reading Area
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Art, Wellness
Event Details:

Journal Jam at the Library is every first Monday of the month at 6:00pm! The first session will be on Monday, February 5th!

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.

Learn to Weave: For Children and Teens Ages 8+

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Homeschool Resource Center at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Learn how to weave with an expert textile artist from the San Diego Creative Weavers Guild!  This class is targeted to homeschooling youth ages 8+. No prior experience require...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Homeschool Resource Center
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to weave with an expert textile artist from the San Diego Creative Weavers Guild!  This class is targeted to homeschooling youth ages 8+. No prior experience required, and all materials will be provided.

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

Study and Chill

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 7:30pm
Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Wellness
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Need to finish some homework, work on a project, study for a test, or just relax and read a book away from the distractions at home? Come to the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA LAB every...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Wellness
Event Details:

Need to finish some homework, work on a project, study for a test, or just relax and read a book away from the distractions at home?

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Lego Club

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
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.

LEGO Play Lab

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Art,
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Learn, play, and create with LEGOs! Children can build with LEGOs and display their creations in the library.

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art,
Event Details:

Learn, play, and create with LEGOs!

Children can build with LEGOs and display their creations in the library.

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

Crafts for Kids with Mr. Luan

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Art,
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Stretch your imagination and discover the artist within you've always known existed! Create fabulous crafts! In this program, get detailed instructions on how to make a craft you'l...

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art,
Event Details:

Stretch your imagination and discover the artist within you've always known existed! Create fabulous crafts! In this program, get detailed instructions on how to make a craft you'll be able to take home!