Courtesy of University Community Branch Library – July Highlights | 4155 Governor Drive | 858-552-1655 | sandiego.gov/public-library; now open Saturdays from 9:30 AM to 6 PM!
Events for Adults/Seniors
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Qi Gong – Every Monday @ 9:30 – 11:30 AM (except for July 4). Qi Gong (Chi Gong) is a simple preventative method of relaxing and harmonizing the body.
♫♫♫ Zumba for Special Needs and Beginners – Every Monday @ 1 – 2 PM (except for July 4). Led by Lis Garces, licensed Zumba® instructor since 2007.
Adult Yoga – Every Thursday @ 4 – 5 PM. Gentle exercises to aid flexibility and improve concentration. Bring your own mat or towel.
Chair Sit Yoga – July 5 and 19 @ 2 – 3 PM. Get fit where you sit! Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting on a chair or standing using a chair for support.
CERT Meeting – Tuesday, July 5 @ 6 PM. CERT educates individuals about disaster preparedness and response.
♫♫♫ Accordion Club – Saturday, July 9 & 23 @ 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM. All are welcome! Second and fourth Saturday of each month.
♫♫♫ Concert: Kathryn Cloward – Wednesday, July 6 @ 6:30 – 7:30 PM. Enjoy the transparent lyrical storytelling of Kathryn Cloward, with soulful melodies and engaging musical arrangements.
Dr. Who Day – Saturday, July 9 @ 1 PM. Join your fellow Whovians in celebration of your favorite Doctor. Come play with us!
UCCA University City Community Association – Wednesday, July 13 @ 6 – 7:30 PM. Community meeting featuring law enforcement, fire-rescue service, legislative and other community leaders. All are welcome.
Prostate Cancer – Thursday, July 14 @ 2 – 3 PM. Dr. Jason Woo, Urologist and Assistant Professor of Urology and Surgery at UCSD, will present on prostate cancer, screenings, and treatment. Get the latest information and bring your questions.
OASIS: Jewels in America’s Natural Crown – Tuesday, July 26 @ 2 – 4 PM. A visual travelogue of three of the most beautiful and awe-inspiring National Parks is brought to you with their creation, history and legacy. The stars of the show are Yellowstone, Yosemite and Crater Lake.
UC Book Club – Wednesday, July 27 @ 2 – 3 PM. The Book Club will be discussing To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee. This is an unforgettable novel of a childhood in a sleepy Southern town and the crisis of conscience that rocked it.
Events for Children
Preschool StoryTime for Kids – Every Thursday @ 10:30 – 11:30 AM. Join us for stories, crafts, finger plays and songs. July 28 storytime will be presented by the San Diego Symphony.
Makerspace Craft Station – All week long (Monday – Saturday). A different craft station is available in the Children’s Area each week.
Events for Tweens/Teens
Kendama Club – Every Wednesday @ 1:30 – 2:30 PM. Test your skills against others, learn new tricks and just have FUN!!!
Video Game Fridays – Every Friday @ 3 – 4 PM. Wii gaming with your friends, Get your game on!
Summer Reading Programs; Wednesdays at 2 PM and Fridays at 1 PM
Summer Reading Program Movies – Every Friday @ 1 – 3 PM. Join us for a children’s sports related movie to go along with this year’s theme Read – For the WIN! Call the library for details.
Literature Comes to Life – Wednesday, July 6 @ 2 – 3 PM. Dress up as one of your favorite storytime characters and shine in the spotlight while you retell a classic story!
Sparkles the Clown – Wednesday, July 13 @ 2 – 3 PM. Join us for a hilarious and whimsical show.
USA Jump Stars – Wednesday, July 20 @ 2 – 3 PM. Participants will be challenged in a variety of rope techniques, while building teamwork skills. All levels welcome!
Mad Science – Wednesday, July 27 @ 2 – 3 PM. Experiments are made fun by Mad Science’s style of delivering unique, hands-on experience which is both entertaining and educational.
Notes: Many thanks to the Friends of the Library for their generous sponsorship. You, too, can be a Friend; ask at the Check Out Desk. Please call the libraries to confirm any given program. Changes are rare, but may occur. And don’t miss the Summer Reading Program June 15 to August 15.
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