Balboa Branch Library
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Wednesday February 4 3:30pm - 4:30pm PST
STEM Crafternoon: Valentine Catapult
Making a catapult teaches kids essential STEM principles, including physics concepts like potential and kinetic energy, gravity, and trajectory. And launching Valentine’s Day hearts is fun! For ages 5 and up.
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Thursday February 5 4:00pm - 5:00pm PST
Zodiac Puppet Craft | Presented by SDCHM
Come learn about the Chinese Zodiac by making puppets that represent the animal signs in time for Chinese New Year! For ages 5 & up.This event will be brought to you by the Chinese Historical Museum.
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Thursday February 5 4:30pm - 5:30pm PST
Tech Thursdays
Got stuck on borrowing an eBook? Need help setting up that new tablet? Bring your questions and devices to receive one-on-one assistance with:· Cloud Library, SDPL to Go· iPad, iPhone, MacBook· Android/Galaxy devices, Kindle Fire· Chromebook, Windows Laptop...More
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Friday February 6 4:00pm - 5:00pm PST
Older Kids Book Club
Join us each month for a fun book discussion for youth aged 11-14. This month we will be discussing Thien Pham’s Eisner Award winning graphic novel Family Style. Snacks are provided! Sponsored by the Friends of the Balboa Library.
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Saturday February 7 10:00am - 11:30am PST
Balboa Adult Arts & Crafts Series | Personalized Glass Stone Magnets
Local artist, Hannah Murdoch, will guide you in making your own glass stone magnets. In celebration of Chinese New Year, each student will get to make their own sign according to the Chinese zodiac.Registration is required. Ages 18 & Up.Program sponsored by the Friends......More
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Tuesday February 10 11:30am - 12:00pm PST
Storytime at the Library
Join us for indoor Storytime at the Balboa Library. We’ll read fun stories and sing songs. There will be take-home crafts, giveaways & more! Afterwards, stay for Toddler Happy Hour. For children and their caregivers.
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Tuesday February 10 12:00pm - 12:45pm PST
Toddler Happy Hour
Come join us for Toddler Happy Hour! Right after Storytime, parents and caregivers with young children can come and meet their neighbors! Age-appropriate toys and games will be provided for the little ones to play with. This is an opportunity for caregivers and childr......More
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Tuesday February 10 4:00pm - 5:00pm PST
Crafternoon: Love Tree
Symbolizing Love, Community, and Growth, the Love Tree is often visualized during Black History Month. For ages 4 and up.
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Wednesday February 11 3:30pm - 4:30pm PST
Ruff Readers
Ruff Readers is a program that encourages children to increase their reading skills and self-confidence by reading out loud to a therapy dog. Join Ms. Terrie and her dog Star in the children's area on the second Wednesday of the month.
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Thursday February 12 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
Balboa Adult Book Club
Meet for a different book selection each month. Read the book Bookwoman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson and then join a lively book discussion here at Balboa Branch Library. 20-person capacity, first come, first served. Copies of the book are available fo......More
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Thursday February 12 4:00pm - 5:00pm PST
Balboa Library Chess Club
Do you enjoy playing chess or have you always wanted to learn? Chess increases problem solving skills, abstract reasoning, creative and strategic thinking, and pattern recognition. Best of all, it’s fun to play!All ages and levels welcome!
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Saturday February 14 1:00pm - 1:30pm PST
Lunar New Year Lion Dance Performance
Join us for an amazing lion dance performance from the San Diego Legendary Lion Dance Association at the Balboa Library. For all ages.Program sponsored by the Friends of the Balboa Library.