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Time	Tue (1/20)	Wed (1/21)	Thu (1/22)	Fri (1/23)	Sat (1/24)
9 am		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 9:30am–11:30am Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults La Jolla/Riford Library This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library Room: LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Accessibility, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness Event Details: Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese practice that combines meditation, controlled breathing, and gentle movement, aiming to cultivate and balance the body's vital energy, or "qi," to promote health and well-being. These gen
10 am		This event is in the "All Ages" group Genealogy Research: Meet with our volunteer genealogist 10am to Noon 10:00am–12:00pm All Ages Central Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Central Library Room: AC - Genealogy Table in Marilyn & Gene Marx Special Collections Center (9th Floor) - Central Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation Event Details: For those contemplating constructing a family tree, as well as for experienced genealogy researchers. Volunteers are there to help guide you in your research. No appointment necessary. First come, first served.		This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Stay & Play Storytime 10:00am–11:00am Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age North Clairemont Library This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Clairemont Library Room: NC - Main Area - North Clairemont Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Program Type: Accessibility, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts, Science/STEAM Event Details: Stay and Play is a play group and storytime for kids age 0-5 and their adults. We especially invite nontraditional caregivers (friends, family members, and neighbors) who care for children in an informal way. This event is in the "All Ages" group Genealogy Research: Meet with our volunteer genealogist 10am to 2pm 10:00am–2:00pm All Ages Central Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Central Library Room: AC - Genealogy Table in Marilyn & Gene Marx Special Collections Center (9th Floor) - Central Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation Event Details: For those contemplating constructing a family tree, as well as for experienced genealogy researchers. Volunteers are there to help guide you in your research. No appointment necessary. First come, first served.	This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Bilingual Hindi/English Story Time 10:00am–11:00am Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Mira Mesa Library This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library Room: MM - Children's Area - Mira Mesa Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature Event Details: Join us for a Bilingual Hindi-English Story Time, music, crafts and play!
11 am		This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Villa Musica - Music Classes 11:30am–1:15pm Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age City Heights/Weingart Library This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library Room: CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts Event Details: Free music classes for kids by Villa Musica! 15 Week Spring Session January 18, 2026-May 16, 2026 (No classes during Spring Break March 29-April 11, 2026)	This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Baby Sign Storytime w/Miss Monta! 11:30am–12:00pm Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers San Ysidro Library This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: San Ysidro Library Room: SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts Event Details: Learn to use simple ASL signs to open a window into a baby and child's mind, lowering frustration, and enhancing bonding, speech, and literacy with music, stories, puppets, parachute & bubbles, all with ASL signs.	This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Bumblebee Toddler and Preschool Storytime at the Library 11:00am–11:30am Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Mira Mesa Library This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library Room: MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Celebration Month, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature Event Details: Join us for Bumblebee Toddler and Preschool Storytime. Enjoy children's stories and songs. All ages are welcome. No registration required.
12 pm					This event is in the "All Ages" group 2025 Local Author Showcase 12:00pm–4:00pm All Ages Central Library Registration Encouraged This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Central Library Room: AC - Neil Morgan Auditorium - Central Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Featured, Author Talk, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Literature, Local Author Registration Encouraged Event Details: THE LOCAL AUTHOR EXPO Public Opening of the 2025 San Diego Local Author Showcase 12PM - 4:00PM 2025 Local Authors, Guests and Mem
1 pm					San Diego Independent Scholars Monthly Lecture Series 1:30pm–3:00pm North University Community Library Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North University Community Library Room: NU - Community Room - North University Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation Event Details: Unnatural History: Long Perspectives of the Tijuana Estuary Guest Speaker: Dr. Jeffrey Crooks Date & Time: Saturday, January 24th, at 1:30pm
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3 pm	This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Villa Musica - Violin Classes 3:30pm–5:30pm Elementary School Age City Heights/Weingart Library This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library Room: CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart Age Group: Elementary School Age Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts Event Details: Violin classes with Villa Musica! String FUNdamentals: Beginning Violin, ages 5-7, 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm String Play: Beginning Violin, ages 8-12, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
4 pm		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 4:30pm–5:30pm Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults North University Community Library This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North University Community Library Room: NU - 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 (ENG/SPA) 4:30pm–5:00pm Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Carmel Valley Library This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, En Español, Literature Event Details: Through colorful picture books, catchy songs, and playful rhymes, Ms. Lea brings stories to life in a way that's fun, educational, and culturally enriching.
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6 pm	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 Signing Storytime! 6:00pm–6:30pm Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age San Ysidro Library This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: San Ysidro Library Room: SY - Caroline de Llamas Children's Area - San Ysidro Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts Event Details: Join us for pajama storytime featuring sign language basics to foster early literacy skills with Miss Jennifer from Signs at Play, now on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month @6pm. 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 Little Fish Comic Book Studio presents: Comic Art Creation Workshop! 6:00pm–7:00pm Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens San Ysidro Library Registration Encouraged 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: San Ysidro Library Room: SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: Art, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Science/STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Learn the awesome secrets and tricks for making your own comics, and how to improve your drawing skills and storytelling, whether you like manga, superheroes or Dog Man! 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 6:30pm–7:30pm Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Mira Mesa Library This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library 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.

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Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese practice that combines meditation, controlled breathing, and gentle movement, aiming to cultivate and balance the body's vital energy, or "qi," to promote health and well-being.

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THE LOCAL AUTHOR EXPO

Public Opening of the 2025 San Diego Local Author Showcase

12PM - 4:00PM

Unnatural History: Long Perspectives of the Tijuana Estuary