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Nuestra Cultura Celebration

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, En Español, Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Nuestra Cultura Celebration with crafts and mariachi music from Family Arts Collaborative.

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, En Español, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Nuestra Cultura Celebration with crafts and mariachi music from Family Arts Collaborative.

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

End of LIfe Options in California

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Program Type:
Featured, Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Judy Schnack, Volunteer with End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA) will discuss the importance of sharing values and end-of-life wishes with loved ones; present informa...

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

Judy Schnack, Volunteer with End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA) will discuss the importance of sharing values and end-of-life wishes with loved ones; present information on legal end of life options in California, i

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 Playtime

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Area - North Park at North Park Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Kids can enjoy being creative by building with LEGO blocks and DUPLO bricks. It's a great opportunity for exploring with new ideas, as well as sharing concepts and strategies with ...

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

Kids can enjoy being creative by building with LEGO blocks and DUPLO bricks. It's a great opportunity for exploring with new ideas, as well as sharing concepts and strategies with other attendees.

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

Teen Game Room

Monday, September 23, 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 "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Meditation for a Happy Life

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Homeschool Resource Center at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Learn and practice meditation, improve harmony at home and at work, and build your wisdom and inner peace.  This secular and modern approach to traditional Buddhist teachings ...

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Homeschool Resource Center
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Learn and practice meditation, improve harmony at home and at work, and build your wisdom and inner peace.  This secular and modern approach to traditional Buddhist teachings is led by Ashley Davis, co-founder of The Center for Harmonious Liv

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Embroidery 101

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Art, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness
Age Group:
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 knowl...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Art, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 15
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 of embroidery.  

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

Free Ballet Folkorico Classes for Adults

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Black Box Theatre at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join Alma del Barrio at the Annex on Monday evenings for free Ballet Folklorico classes for adults!  Classes will take place 5:30pm - 7:30pm on Mondays (unless otherwise no...

Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Black Box Theatre
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join Alma del Barrio at the Annex on Monday evenings for free Ballet Folklorico classes for adults! 

Classes will take place 5:30pm - 7:30pm on Mondays (unless otherwise noted on our calendar). 

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.

Kids Movie Night at the Library: Homeward Bound (1993)

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 5:45pm - 7:00pm
Denny Sanford Children's Library (1st Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Films
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at the library’s Kids' Movie Night featuring Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey! This heartwarming classic is perfect for children and ...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Denny Sanford Children's Library (1st Floor)
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Films
Event Details:

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at the library’s Kids' Movie Night featuring Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey!

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

Hangout Hub

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 5:45pm - 7:30pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
Accessibility, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Hang out, play games, and meet friends at PQ library's Hangout Hub! At Hangout Hub you can: Play assorted games: including Scrabble, Bananagrams, UNO; or bring your own fa...

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Hang out, play games, and meet friends at PQ library's Hangout Hub!

At Hangout Hub you can:

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.

Crafts for Kids

Monday, September 23, 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's lovely volunteer Ms. Jill is back for Crafts for Kids!  Every month is a new surprise!  Come by to see what craft she'll bring this month!

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's lovely volunteer Ms. Jill is back for Crafts for Kids!  Every month is a new surprise! 

Come by to see what craft she'll bring this month!

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.

Girls Who Code Club Meeting

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Weekly meeting of the Girls Who Code Club Fall session. Registration Required at 9/9 Open House event or onsite to participate in Fall session. Access to a laptop/chromebook/iPa...

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Weekly meeting of the Girls Who Code Club Fall session. Registration Required at 9/9 Open House event or onsite to participate in Fall session.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Lego Club

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Come build your creations while making new friends!  All Legos will be supplied by the North University Community Branch Library.  Your creation may even be featured in o...

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Come build your creations while making new friends!  All Legos will be supplied by the North University Community Branch Library.  Your creation may even be featured in our display case!

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

Signing Pajama Storytime

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Featured,
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us for pajama storytime with...sign language basics to foster early literacy skills. This program is offered inside in our Community Room, and no registration is required. ...

Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Featured,
Event Details:

Join us for pajama storytime with...sign language basics to foster early literacy skills.

This program is offered inside in our Community Room, and no registration is required.

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

Vegetable Gardening: Planning Your Garden

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Learn the basics of vegetable gardening in  a series workshops.  Attend all workshops or just one, depending on your need.  No reservations are required.  This ...

Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Learn the basics of vegetable gardening in  a series workshops.  Attend all workshops or just one, depending on your need.  No reservations are required.  This free series of programs are sponsored by the Master Gardene

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.

Swing Dance Under the Dome!

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Qualcomm Dome Terrace at Central Library
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Live Music Night with Cobby Bryzeski Swing dance comes to the library! Swing Dancing San Diego will lead a free introductory lesson and host a rooftop dance under the Dome!...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Qualcomm Dome Terrace
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Live Music Night with Cobby Bryzeski

Swing dance comes to the library! Swing Dancing San Diego will lead a free introductory lesson and host a rooftop dance under the Dome!

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.

Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon: Summer Sessions 2024

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Wells Fargo Technology Learning Center (4th Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

This program will take place has multiple dates and locations. Please be aware! Learn to edit Wikipedia pages and contribute to making knowledge more accessible! Join us from 6:...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Wells Fargo Technology Learning Center (4th Floor)
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

This program will take place has multiple dates and locations. Please be aware!

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

Pajama Storytime with Ms. Carrie

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Put on your favorite PJs and join Ms. Carrie in the Community Room Monday evenings for a pajama storytime.   Pajamas are encouraged, but not required. No sign up require...

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Put on your favorite PJs and join Ms. Carrie in the Community Room Monday evenings for a pajama storytime.

 

Pajamas are encouraged, but not required. No sign up required.

 

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

Pajamas Storytime

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Snook's Nook Storytime Area at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Put on your pajamas, grab your favorite stuffed animal and head to the library for storytime.

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Snook's Nook Storytime Area
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Put on your pajamas, grab your favorite stuffed animal and head to the library for storytime.

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Bilingual Spanish Conversation Night

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, , En Español
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Bilingual Spanish/English conversation night - practice your Spanish while mingling with others or playing Lotería. We will play games, and converse in Spanish. *(Program Age is id...

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, , En Español
Event Details:

Bilingual Spanish/English conversation night - practice your Spanish while mingling with others or playing Lotería. We will play games, and converse in Spanish. *(Program Age is ideally set for grades 2nd to 3rd). 

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

Book Club

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Featured, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, LGBTQIA+, Literature, Local Author
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

The Book Club will meet the fourth Monday of the month to read and discuss an assortment of genres of books.

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, LGBTQIA+, Literature, Local Author
Event Details:

The Book Club will meet the fourth Monday of the month to read and discuss an assortment of genres of books.

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

Storytime at the Library

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Area - Balboa at Balboa Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us for indoor Storytime at the Balboa Library. Children and caregivers will have the branch to themselves before we open to the public. We’ll read fun stories and sing songs. ...

Library Branch: Balboa Library
Room: Children's Area - Balboa
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us for indoor Storytime at the Balboa Library. Children and caregivers will have the branch to themselves before we open to the public. We’ll read fun stories and sing songs. There will be take-home crafts, giveaways & more!

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

Virtual Tuesday Morning Storytime with Ms. Carrie

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join Ms. Carrie, on Zoom, Tuesday mornings for virtual stories, songs, and fun that foster early literacy skills. When you register for this storytime, you will receive an email...

Encouraged
Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join Ms. Carrie, on Zoom, Tuesday mornings for virtual stories, songs, and fun that foster early literacy skills.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytime with Mr. Luan

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Storytime Nook - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, Community Engagement, , 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, ...

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Children's Storytime Nook - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Community Engagement, , 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 "Preschoolers" group.

Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytime with Mr. Luan

Tuesday, September 24, 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!