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Bilingual Spanish Conversation Night

Monday, September 9, 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

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

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.

Create It! @ the Library

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday from 5-5:30pm for Create! At the Library, featuring a new craft each week. This program is for youth aged 5-11, that will develop fine motor skills and creati...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday from 5-5:30pm for Create! At the Library, featuring a new craft each week. This program is for youth aged 5-11, that will develop fine motor skills and creativity. 

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

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Art, Cultural Appreciation,
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Cultural Appreciation,
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Kamishibai Storytime

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Art, Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 11am for Kamishibai Storytime . Before TV and comic books existed in Japan, there was kamishibai, or paper theater. With a wooden box,...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Art, Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Event Details:

Join us on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 11am for Kamishibai Storytime . Before TV and comic books existed in Japan, there was kamishibai, or paper theater.

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

English Corner (English Conversation)

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Community members with a basic grasp of English language can have fun themed conversations and build relationships with one another. We will talk about ourselves, our cultures, and...

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

Community members with a basic grasp of English language can have fun themed conversations and build relationships with one another. We will talk about ourselves, our cultures, and more.

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

Bilingual Storytime: French (L'Heure de Conte Bilingue: Français)

Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

This bilingual program is designed for preschool children to experience both English and French in a fun, engaging setting. During each session, we will read stories and sing in bo...

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning
Event Details:

This bilingual program is designed for preschool children to experience both English and French in a fun, engaging setting. During each session, we will read stories and sing in both languages.

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.

Create-it Thursday: Welcoming Week Flapping Butterfly Craft

Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Featured, Art, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, En Español
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Join us to craft your own flapping butterfly to celebrate the beginning of Welcoming Week!  The butterfly can be seen as a symbol for resilience and the right of all living...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Accessibility, Featured, Art, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, En Español
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:

Join us to craft your own flapping butterfly to celebrate the beginning of Welcoming Week! 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

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

Thursday, September 12, 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 "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.

Japanese Language Class /Clase de Idioma Japonés

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Stop in to learn Japanese or improve your Japanese language skills! If you have further questions regarding to the language class, please contact Cris Fitch at Cris.fitch@gmail....

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Stop in to learn Japanese or improve your Japanese language skills!

If you have further questions regarding to the language class, please contact Cris Fitch at Cris.fitch@gmail.com

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

Mandarin Chinese Storytime 中文故事時間

Monday, September 16, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Children's Area - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, , Literature
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join Ms Mei as she presents stories and songs and crafts in Mandarin.   All ages are welcome.  

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Children's Area - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, , Literature
Event Details:

Join Ms Mei as she presents stories and songs and crafts in Mandarin.  

All ages are welcome.

 

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.

Create It! @ the Library

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday from 5-5:30pm for Create! At the Library, featuring a new craft each week. This program is for youth aged 5-11, that will develop fine motor skills and creati...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday from 5-5:30pm for Create! At the Library, featuring a new craft each week. This program is for youth aged 5-11, that will develop fine motor skills and creativity. 

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

English Corner (English Conversation)

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Community members with a basic grasp of English language can have fun themed conversations and build relationships with one another. We will talk about ourselves, our cultures, and...

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

Community members with a basic grasp of English language can have fun themed conversations and build relationships with one another. We will talk about ourselves, our cultures, and more.

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

Bilingual Storytime: French (L'Heure de Conte Bilingue: Français)

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

This bilingual program is designed for preschool children to experience both English and French in a fun, engaging setting. During each session, we will read stories and sing in bo...

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning
Event Details:

This bilingual program is designed for preschool children to experience both English and French in a fun, engaging setting. During each session, we will read stories and sing in both languages.

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.

Create-it Thursday: Nuestra Cultura Nichos Workshop

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Accessibility, Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, En Español
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Event Details:

We're celebrating Nuestra Cultura! Join us with Back From Tombouctou for a fun Nichos workshop! We will provide a wooden box and all the images and materials for decorating it...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Accessibility, Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, En Español
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:

We're celebrating Nuestra Cultura! Join us with Back From Tombouctou for a fun Nichos workshop! We will provide a wooden box and all the images and materials for decorating it in the Mexican tradition.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

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

Thursday, September 19, 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 "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.

Japanese Language Class /Clase de Idioma Japonés

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Stop in to learn Japanese or improve your Japanese language skills! If you have further questions regarding to the language class, please contact Cris Fitch at Cris.fitch@gmail....

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Stop in to learn Japanese or improve your Japanese language skills!

If you have further questions regarding to the language class, please contact Cris Fitch at Cris.fitch@gmail.com

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Opening Reception | Helen & Newton Harrison: California Work

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Art Gallery - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

As part of the Getty’s PST ART: Art and Science Collide, the San Diego Central Library Gallery presents Helen and Newton Harrison: California Work, a retrospective exhibition about...

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

As part of the Getty’s PST ART: Art and Science Collide, the San Diego Central Library Gallery presents Helen and Newton Harrison: California Work, a retrospective exhibition about the work of hus

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Helen & Newton Harrison: California Work

All Day 9/22 - 1/19
Art Gallery - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

As part of the Getty’s PST ART: Art and Science Collide, the San Diego Central Library Gallery presents Helen and Newton Harrison: California Work, a retrospective exhibition about...

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

As part of the Getty’s PST ART: Art and Science Collide, the San Diego Central Library Gallery presents Helen and Newton Harrison: California Work, a retrospective exhibition about the work of hus

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.

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

Anime Club

Tuesday, September 24, 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 "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.

Create It! @ the Library

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday from 5-5:30pm for Create! At the Library, featuring a new craft each week. This program is for youth aged 5-11, that will develop fine motor skills and creati...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday from 5-5:30pm for Create! At the Library, featuring a new craft each week. This program is for youth aged 5-11, that will develop fine motor skills and creativity. 

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.

Kamishibai StoryBox Theatre

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Area - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

Presented by Write Out Loud San Diego, "StoryBox" is the American name given to the Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai. StoryBox combines dramatic storytelling with ...

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Children's Area - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Presented by Write Out Loud San Diego, "StoryBox" is the American name given to the Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai.

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

English Corner (English Conversation)

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Community members with a basic grasp of English language can have fun themed conversations and build relationships with one another. We will talk about ourselves, our cultures, and...

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

Community members with a basic grasp of English language can have fun themed conversations and build relationships with one another. We will talk about ourselves, our cultures, and more.