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Career Readiness

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Computer Lab at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Career & College, DiscoverU
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults
Event Details:

Prepare for your future! Using assessment tools, explore the careers and jobs that best fit your interests and personality. Then, develop a plan to best meet your career goals. ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Prepare for your future! Using assessment tools, explore the careers and jobs that best fit your interests and personality. Then, develop a plan to best meet your career goals.

This is an in-person program. Registration is encouraged.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Downtown Chess @ San Diego Central Library Courtyard/1st floor Lobby

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Lobby - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm for Courtyard Chess. Downtown Chess meets at the courtyard/1st floor lobby of the San Diego Central Library @ Joan ^ Irwin Jacobs Comm...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Lobby - Central
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm for Courtyard Chess. Downtown Chess meets at the courtyard/1st floor lobby of the San Diego Central Library @ Joan ^ Irwin Jacobs Common. All ages are welcome to join. 

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

Game Jam Jr. 2024

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Ever wonder what it takes to make a video game? In this program, students will learn the basics of video game development and design using the Scratch programming language, then bu...

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Ever wonder what it takes to make a video game? In this program, students will learn the basics of video game development and design using the Scratch programming language, then build their own game. Software and equipment provided.

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 "Adults" group.

Author Talk: Barrio Rising by María Dolores Águila

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Area - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Featured, Author Talk, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Local Author, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

A vivid historical fiction account of the community activism behind San Diego's Chicano Park—home to the largest outdoor mural collection in the U.S.—and just one example of the Me...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - Logan Heights
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Featured, Author Talk, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Local Author, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

A vivid historical fiction account of the community activism behind San Diego's Chicano Park—home to the largest outdoor mural collection in the U.S.—and just one example of the Mexican American community’s rich history of resistance and r

This event is in the "All Ages" 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.

Summer Reading Program: The Rob Thorsen Jazz Quartet

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

The Rob Thorsen Jazz Quartet features some of San Diego’s best jazz musicians who educate families on the history of jazz, improvisation and its cultural contributions. Attendee...

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: All Ages, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

The Rob Thorsen Jazz Quartet features some of San Diego’s best jazz musicians who educate families on the history of jazz, improvisation and its cultural contributions.

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

Carmel Valley Planning Board Meeting

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Carmel Valley Community Planning Board meets on the fourth Thursday of the month as of March 23rd, 2023 at the Carmel Valley Library's Community Room. For the Agenda and Subcommitt...

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Carmel Valley Community Planning Board meets on the fourth Thursday of the month as of March 23rd, 2023 at the Carmel Valley Library's Community Room.

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

Baby Dance Party with Dance to Evolve!

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Area - North Park at North Park Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

We invite you to join our Baby Dance Party, singing and dancing along with Ms. Andrea from Dance to Evolve!  We will have songs, movement and tons of fun for your babies to...

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

We invite you to join our Baby Dance Party, singing and dancing along with Ms. Andrea from Dance to Evolve! 

We will have songs, movement and tons of fun for your babies to dance, play, and interact! 

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

Signing Storytime

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

A 45-minute Storytime for young children including books and music with the addition of American Sign Language signs with Jennifer Duncan from Signs at Play. The last 10-15 minu...

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

A 45-minute Storytime for young children including books and music with the addition of American Sign Language signs with Jennifer Duncan from Signs at Play.

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

Baby Sign Stories

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us weekly for 30 minutes for songs, stories, and sign language followed by 30 minutes of free play and snacks. This is a free program for parents and their babies/toddlers....

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning
Event Details:

Join us weekly for 30 minutes for songs, stories, and sign language followed by 30 minutes of free play and snacks.

This is a free program for parents and their babies/toddlers. 

 

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

English Conversation Club

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room - University Community at University Community Library
Program Type:
Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Improve your English language skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. Whether you're a beginner or looking to polish your conversational English, this group is perfect for pr...

Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: Community Room - University Community
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Improve your English language skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. Whether you're a beginner or looking to polish your conversational English, this group is perfect for practicing with fellow language enthusiasts.

Summer Reading Program Event

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Daytime Book Club

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Community Engagement, , Literature
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

The Daytime Book Club meets monthly to discuss the selected title - interesting and fun conversations ensue! New members and guests are always welcome! A limited number ...

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Community Engagement, , Literature
Event Details:

The Daytime Book Club meets monthly to discuss the selected title - interesting and fun conversations ensue!

New members and guests are always welcome!

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

RB Knitting Club: A Creative Social Hour

Friday, August 23, 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 "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

How to Work a Computer--Open Office Hours

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Seminar Room (A-B) - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Need help with your smart phone, tablet, or laptop?  These Open Office Hour sessions will help you get going! Presented by the San Diego Futures Foundation in conjunction w...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Seminar Room (A-B) - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Need help with your smart phone, tablet, or laptop?  These Open Office Hour sessions will help you get going!

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

Free Play Fridays

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

All young children and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs and rhymes. Held outdoors on the grass, bring a blanket or chair.  No Registration required.&...

Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type:
Event Details:

All young children and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs and rhymes. Held outdoors on the grass, bring a blanket or chair.  No Registration required. We hope to see you there!

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.

Low Impact Yoga

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 10:45am - 11:30pm
Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Each class includes breathing practices (pranayama), postures rooted in functional movement (asana), and relaxation (savasana). All movements and exercises aim to strengthen the bo...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Each class includes breathing practices (pranayama), postures rooted in functional movement (asana), and relaxation (savasana). All movements and exercises aim to strengthen the body and mind. These classes are open to all ages, all levels.

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

Puppet Show

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us for the puppet show Sherlock Homerun. The timeless lesson that Go for the Gold Don't Be the Kitty will be brought to life with handmade puppets and original ...

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join us for the puppet show Sherlock Homerun. The timeless lesson that Go for the Gold Don't Be the Kitty will be brought to life with handmade puppets and original songs!

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.

Sensory Adventures: Fluffy Painting Craft

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Nook - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, Early Learning
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Event Details:

Join us to learn how to make puffy paint and paint a rainbow! With some glue, shaving cream and food coloring, you can have puffy paint! This is great sensory-stimulation activity....

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
Program Type: Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, Early Learning
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

Join us to learn how to make puffy paint and paint a rainbow! With some glue, shaving cream and food coloring, you can have puffy paint! This is great sensory-stimulation activity. We’ll have summer themed sensory play as well.

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

Stay and Play

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 10:00pm
Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth at Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Welcome families to Stay and Play. This program is focused towards children 0-5 years old and their caregivers. Every week we will offer free play, snack and a representative from ...

Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Room: Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Welcome families to Stay and Play. This program is focused towards children 0-5 years old and their caregivers.

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

Signing Storytime

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join Ms Jennifer from signs at Play! for weekly sign language learning and fun! Establish non-verbal communication skills with your little one by learning basic signs and to exp...

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

Join Ms Jennifer from signs at Play! for weekly sign language learning and fun!

Establish non-verbal communication skills with your little one by learning basic signs and to expand your signing vocabulary in this engaging storytime.

This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Silver Age Yoga

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Older Adults
Event Details:

Instructors are from Silver Age Yoga. Designed so that seniors can safely participate at their level of comfort. Every class utilizes chairs.  No registration required. Lim...

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Instructors are from Silver Age Yoga. Designed so that seniors can safely participate at their level of comfort. Every class utilizes chairs. 

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

Mah Jongg

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Come play American Mah Jongg - a game of skill, strategy, and luck! Experienced and novice players welcome. Instructor Carol Shapiro will be on hand to teach you. Mah Jong...

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

Come play American Mah Jongg - a game of skill, strategy, and luck!

Experienced and novice players welcome.

Instructor Carol Shapiro will be on hand to teach you.

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 Club

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
Community Engagement,
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

If you don't know how to play chess, you can learn at Chess Club!  All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced. Learn to play better! All ages, ch...

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

If you don't know how to play chess, you can learn at Chess Club! 

All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced. Learn to play better!

All ages, children and adults are welcome.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Friday Flicks - Free Film

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Films
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Enjoy a free screening of of a movie in the Community Room. Note that some films may not be suitable for all ages. Free popcorn will be provided.

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Films
Event Details:

Enjoy a free screening of of a movie in the Community Room. Note that some films may not be suitable for all ages.

Free popcorn will be provided.