San Diego Public Library - Central Library
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Saturday December 13 1:00pm - 5:00pm PST
Ugly Sweater Making
Swing by the IDEA Lab during the week of December 8th to decorate your very own ugly sweater! You provide the sweater...or the shirt, the bag, the whatever...and we provide the materials! Glitter, pompoms, vinyl cutouts, ribbon, ornaments, and everything else you need t......More
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Saturday December 13 1:00pm - 5:00pm PST
Make It! Card Making and Gift Wrap Station
Throughout December, drop in anytime during the IDEA Lab's open hours to make a card, gift wrap, gift tag, or other paper crafts for the holiday season at our Card Making & Gift Wrap Station. The IDEA Lab will also have Take and Make kits available. This month's project......More
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Saturday December 13 2:00pm - 4:00pm PST
Picture This Special Edition: Bride & Prejudice
The Jane Austen Bollywood Musical you didn't know you needed!This modern adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel, Pride and Prejudice, features the lives of four unmarried daughters in an Indian family. Directed by Gurinder Chadha, Bride and Prejudice features vibrant......More
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Monday December 15 11:00am - Friday December 19 4:00pm PST
Jane Austen Country
In celebration of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday and lasting influence!Relax in the 5th floor Virtual Travel Center as you learn more about Jane Austen and her own fascinating life at a time in England's history. Drop in to view this BBC one-hour documentary film on Jane ......More
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Monday December 15 1:00pm - 5:00pm PST
Make It! Card Making and Gift Wrap Station
Throughout December, drop in anytime during the IDEA Lab's open hours to make a card, gift wrap, gift tag, or other paper crafts for the holiday season at our Card Making & Gift Wrap Station. The IDEA Lab will also have Take and Make kits available. This month's project......More
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Monday December 15 5:00pm - 6:45pm PST
Teen Game Room
The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Madden, NBA 2K and more.
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Tuesday December 16 1:00pm - 3:00pm PST
Make It! Card Making and Gift Wrap Station
Throughout December, drop in anytime during the IDEA Lab's open hours to make a card, gift wrap, gift tag, or other paper crafts for the holiday season at our Card Making & Gift Wrap Station. The IDEA Lab will also have Take and Make kits available. This month's project......More
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Tuesday December 16 2:30pm - 4:30pm PST
Creative Collective: Linoleum Block Printing
Creative Collective promotes wellness and enrichment through art-making experiences. Join our open-ended art-making program where you are free to be creative and expressive with many different forms of art! You can participate in meditative art forms that enhance mental......More
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Tuesday December 16 3:30pm - 6:30pm PST
Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday: An Evening of Merriment and Making
It is a truth universally acknowledged that 250 years after her birth, Jane Austen is a cultural juggernaut and original influencer. Calling Janeites of all ages to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th at the Central Library’s IDEA Lab and make cool Jane Austen stuff. You can:......More
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Tuesday December 16 4:00pm - 6:00pm PST
Teen Winterfest
Join us for some hot cocoa, crafts, gingerbread houses and more!
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Tuesday December 16 4:30pm - 5:15pm PST
Tinkering Tuesday
Use your creativity and engineering skills to build a variety of contraptions and mazes. Make ‘em tall, make ’em fast, make ‘em COMPLEX!Parking at the Library:Ace is the parking vendor that manages the Central Library's 250 underground parking spaces. The following park......More
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Tuesday December 16 5:30pm - 6:30pm PST
Jane Austen 250th Birthday Dance Party- Costume Flashmob and English Country Dance
Don your best Regency attire and join dance hosts Ellen Riley and Ellie Konitshek from San Diego English Country Dancers for an introduction into the world of English Country Dance. You will be given the great opportunity to watch demonstrations of the dances mentioned ......More
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Tuesday December 16 6:00pm - 8:00pm PST
Picture This!
Home Alone 2: Lost in New YorkTuesday, December 16th, 2025 @ 6pmKevin is separated from his family again when he accidentally boards a flight to New York City during a Christmas trip to Miami. However he crosses paths with the same burglars, who now plan to rob a toy st......More
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Tuesday December 16 6:30pm - 8:00pm PST
Jane Austen from the Margins
In celebration of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday and lasting influence!It is a truth (not) universally acknowledged that legendary author Jane Austen saw a lot of war and conflicts during her lifetime which greatly influenced the writing of her six novels. Why do we think......More
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Wednesday December 17 10:00am - 12:00pm PST
Genealogy Research: Meet with our volunteer genealogist 10am to Noon
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.
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Wednesday December 17 10:30am - 12:00pm PST
Stay and Play Story Time
Event DetailsAges 0-5 Stay and Play at the library with us! Come and enjoy our early literacy rich environment of learning through play!10:30 Story Time11:00 Snack Time11:15-12 Sensory Play Time1st week -Bilingual Spanish/English storytime with Ms. Nancy, Ms. Wendy, and......More
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Wednesday December 17 1:00pm - 5:00pm PST
Make It! Card Making and Gift Wrap Station
Throughout December, drop in anytime during the IDEA Lab's open hours to make a card, gift wrap, gift tag, or other paper crafts for the holiday season at our Card Making & Gift Wrap Station. The IDEA Lab will also have Take and Make kits available. This month's project......More
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Wednesday December 17 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Knit One, Crochet Too
Beginners always welcome. We supply the materials. Individuals with visual impairment and the hard of hearing are encouraged to attend!
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Wednesday December 17 4:00pm - 5:00pm PST
Get Crafty
Let's get creative! Join us as we make colorful masterpieces using everyday materials and let our imaginations run wild. Bring your friends and get ready to create something special together! All materials will be provided; first come, first serve while supplies last.Pa......More
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Wednesday December 17 4:00pm - 5:45pm PST
Teen Game Room
The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Madden, NBA 2K and more.
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Thursday December 18 1:00pm - 5:00pm PST
Make It! Card Making and Gift Wrap Station
Throughout December, drop in anytime during the IDEA Lab's open hours to make a card, gift wrap, gift tag, or other paper crafts for the holiday season at our Card Making & Gift Wrap Station. The IDEA Lab will also have Take and Make kits available. This month's project......More
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Thursday December 18 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Downtown Chess @ San Diego Central Library/1st floor Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center
Join us every Thursday from 4:00 - 5:30 pm for Chess in the 1st floor Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center, off of the main lobby of the San Diego Central Library.Limited tables will be set up in the 1st floor MHC Conference Center off of the main lobby. Chess sets are p......More
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Thursday December 18 4:00pm - 5:00pm PST
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Thursday December 18 4:00pm - 6:00pm PST
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
Evil Threatens!The World Needs Heroes!Time to Step Up!Learn to play Dungeons & Dragons - create a character, face danger, fight monsters, and save the world!New players welcome - no previous experience necessary!This program is only for teens!
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Friday December 19 10:00am - 12:00pm PST
Genealogy Research: Meet with our volunteer genealogist 10am to Noon
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.
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Friday December 19 10:30am - 11:30am PST
Friday Friends
Welcome to Friday Friends, a fun and friendly club for children to socialize, snack and play! Each session will include a craft and exciting play designed to spark imagination and build confidence. Parents and caregivers can relax, connect, and share in the joy of their......More
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Friday December 19 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
Mindful Meditation for Memory
Mindful meditation helps us become aware of what is already true moment by moment. It teaches us how to be unconditionally present, no matter what it is. Mindful meditation has been beneficial to some in lowering heart rate, respirations, blood pressure and stress. It i......More
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Friday December 19 1:00pm - 5:00pm PST
Make It! Card Making and Gift Wrap Station
Throughout December, drop in anytime during the IDEA Lab's open hours to make a card, gift wrap, gift tag, or other paper crafts for the holiday season at our Card Making & Gift Wrap Station. The IDEA Lab will also have Take and Make kits available. This month's project......More
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Friday December 19 3:45pm - 5:45pm PST
KPop Club
Come listen to the latest releases, talk about the latest news, and more!
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Saturday December 20 10:30am - 11:00am PST
Trinity Theater Presents: The Littlest Reindeer
Join us for Trinity Theater's reading and reenactment of The Littlest Reindeer in the Children's Library. Watch literacy come to life in celebration of the season.
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Saturday December 20 1:00pm - 5:00pm PST
Make It! Card Making and Gift Wrap Station
Throughout December, drop in anytime during the IDEA Lab's open hours to make a card, gift wrap, gift tag, or other paper crafts for the holiday season at our Card Making & Gift Wrap Station. The IDEA Lab will also have Take and Make kits available. This month's project......More
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Monday December 22 1:00pm - 5:00pm PST
Make It! Card Making and Gift Wrap Station
Throughout December, drop in anytime during the IDEA Lab's open hours to make a card, gift wrap, gift tag, or other paper crafts for the holiday season at our Card Making & Gift Wrap Station. The IDEA Lab will also have Take and Make kits available. This month's project......More
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Monday December 22 5:00pm - 6:45pm PST
Teen Game Room
The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Madden, NBA 2K and more.
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Tuesday December 23 1:00pm - 5:00pm PST
Make It! Card Making and Gift Wrap Station
Throughout December, drop in anytime during the IDEA Lab's open hours to make a card, gift wrap, gift tag, or other paper crafts for the holiday season at our Card Making & Gift Wrap Station. The IDEA Lab will also have Take and Make kits available. This month's project......More
