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Kensington-Normal Heights Branch: How Two Libraries Became One

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Take a walk back in time with us as we discover the tale of two libraries: Kensington on the east and Normal Heights on the west. We'll go back to the early 20th Century when the city lines split the two neighborhoods in half!

Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Age Group: All Ages, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Take a walk back in time with us as we discover the tale of two libraries: Kensington on the east and Normal Heights on the west. We'll go back to the early 20th Century when the city lines split the two neighborhoods in half!

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.

Coineers Coin Club

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Founded in 1959, the San Diego Coineers Club was created to educate people about collecting coins and share information.

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

Founded in 1959, the San Diego Coineers Club was created to educate people about collecting coins and share information.

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.

Ethnic Studies at the Library: La Danza Azteca-Chichimeca and Chicane Identity

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Registration is encouraged, but not required.

We invite community members to learn about historic oppression and systemic racism and share their lived experiences for personal and community empowerment.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Community Room - Logan Heights
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Registration is encouraged, but not required.

We invite community members to learn about historic oppression and systemic racism and share their lived experiences for personal and community empowerment.

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

Tell a Tale: Stories Read Aloud

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Travel Center (Fifth Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults


Do you enjoy listening to a good story? Being read to is enjoyable for everyone! Every 3rd Tuesday of the month we will read two short stories out loud to you. 

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Virtual Travel Center (Fifth Floor)
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:


Do you enjoy listening to a good story? Being read to is enjoyable for everyone! Every 3rd Tuesday of the month we will read two short stories out loud to you. 

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, May 20, 2025 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

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

Picture This! Lion

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Films
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

A five-year-old Indian boy is adopted by an Australian couple after getting lost hundreds of kilometers from home. 25 years later, he sets out to find his lost family.

2016 · 118 minutes · PG-13

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Films
Event Details:

A five-year-old Indian boy is adopted by an Australian couple after getting lost hundreds of kilometers from home. 25 years later, he sets out to find his lost family.

2016 · 118 minutes · PG-13

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

Bilingual Storytime - KOREAN/ENGLISH

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Snook's Nook Storytime Area at Rancho Bernardo Library
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Join Ms. Nam for an engaging storytime with stories and songs in English and Korean!

 

For ages 5-8. No registration necessary.

Program dates and times subject to change.

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Snook's Nook Storytime Area
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join Ms. Nam for an engaging storytime with stories and songs in English and Korean!

 

For ages 5-8. No registration necessary.

Program dates and times subject to change.

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

Pajama Storytime

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Get ready to “Shake Your Sillies Out”!

Enjoy stories, fingerplays, and songs selected for toddlers and preschoolers. Shhhh! Don’t tell them we’re getting them ready for kindergarten. The focus is on FUN! 

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Get ready to “Shake Your Sillies Out”!

Enjoy stories, fingerplays, and songs selected for toddlers and preschoolers. Shhhh! Don’t tell them we’re getting them ready for kindergarten. The focus is on FUN! 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Concert Series

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages

The Carmel Valley Library Family Concert Series presents a different artist each month. Admission is free. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Carmel Valley Library. 

2025

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Event Details:

The Carmel Valley Library Family Concert Series presents a different artist each month. Admission is free. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Carmel Valley Library. 

2025

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

"Murder by the Book" True Crime Book Discussion (Virtual)

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, Book Discussion
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Here we discuss the best true crime books.  While the stories can be gruesome and the characters repulsive, the stories entertain and often promote considerations of sociological and psychological perspectives.  We will discuss the narra

Registration Encouraged
Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Book Discussion
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Here we discuss the best true crime books.  While the stories can be gruesome and the characters repulsive, the stories entertain and often promote considerations of sociological and psychological perspectives.  We will discuss the narra

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 Seminar Room

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Seminar/Booksale Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

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: Seminar/Booksale Room - 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 "Adults" group.

2025 SDPL Short Story Contest - Live Readings & Awards Event

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Neil Morgan Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured, Author Talk, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Local Author
Age Group:
Adults


It's time to celebrate our finalists, the talented and creative writers who have won this year's Short Story Contest!

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


It's time to celebrate our finalists, the talented and creative writers who have won this year's Short Story Contest!

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All Day
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Closing
Branches:
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Mobile Health Services / Servicos de Salud Móviles

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 9:00am - 2:45pm
San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages

To make an appointment, please call us at (619) 662-4199 or visit www.syhealth.org. 

Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

To make an appointment, please call us at (619) 662-4199 or visit www.syhealth.org. 

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

Music and Color for Adult With Special Needs

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, LGBTQIA+, Literature, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Listen to different types of music and instruments while coloring and relaxing. No registrations required. 

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, LGBTQIA+, Literature, Wellness
Event Details:

Listen to different types of music and instruments while coloring and relaxing. No registrations required. 

This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

FREE Tai Chi for Seniors

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Black Box Theatre at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Older Adults

Join Little Saigon SD on Wednesday mornings at the Annex for FREE Tai Chi classes for seniors! 

Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Black Box Theatre
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Join Little Saigon SD on Wednesday mornings at the Annex for FREE Tai Chi classes for seniors! 

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, May 21, 2025 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

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. 

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.

Baby Bouncers

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers

Join us for a lapsit storytime with board books, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays for pre-walkers. For ages 0 to pre-walkers.

Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Join us for a lapsit storytime with board books, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays for pre-walkers. For ages 0 to pre-walkers.

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

Dance It Out! Bilingual Storytime /¡Baila! Hora de cuentos bilingüe

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Area - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Featured, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Join us in this dancing storytime that geared towards toddlers and their parents. Enjoy new and classic stories of all kinds and get ready to get all those wiggles out and dance away the jiggles and pent up energy!

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - Logan Heights
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Featured, Early Learning
Event Details:

Join us in this dancing storytime that geared towards toddlers and their parents. Enjoy new and classic stories of all kinds and get ready to get all those wiggles out and dance away the jiggles and pent up energy!

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

Family and Tiny Tots Storytime

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers

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: Early Learning, 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.

Outdoor Kids Dance Party

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Taylor Greene - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Join us on the Taylor Greene to sing, dance, and move along to favorite kids songs.

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Taylor Greene - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join us on the Taylor Greene to sing, dance, and move along to favorite kids songs.

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

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Join Children’s Librarian Miss Julie for stories, songs, fingerplays, and lots of fun!  This program is designed for children ages 2-4.

 

Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Join Children’s Librarian Miss Julie for stories, songs, fingerplays, and lots of fun!  This program is designed for children ages 2-4.

 

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

Rhythm and Movement

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Area - Ocean Beach at Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, , Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

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.

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.

Sing & Sign Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers

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: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
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.