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 Jan 8 2026 Thu Chess Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults North University Community Library 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 Jan 8 2026 Thu Chess Club 3:30pm–4:30pm North University Community Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North University Community Library Room: NU - Community Room - North University Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Science/STEAM Event Details: Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world. We welcome players with all levels of chess experience from beginners to advanced. Recommended for ages 10 and up.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Game Making for Kids 3:30pm–4:30pm Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Rancho Peñasquitos Library Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Game Making for Kids 3:30pm–4:30pm Rancho Peñasquitos Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library Room: RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Give your child the thrill of making their very first video game!
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 Jan 8 2026 Thu Board Game Afternoon and Learn To Play DnD! 3:30pm–5:00pm Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library 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 Jan 8 2026 Thu Board Game Afternoon and Learn To Play DnD! 3:30pm–5:00pm Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library Room: MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Event Details: Have someone in your family that is curious about DnD? Join us every Thursday at 3:30pm for our weekly board game afternoon and DnD session!
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Teen IDEA Lab /Laboratorio de Ideas para Adolescentes 3:30pm–5:45pm Middle School Age, Teens Logan Heights Library This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Teen IDEA Lab /Laboratorio de Ideas para Adolescentes 3:30pm–5:45pm Logan Heights Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Logan Heights Library Room: LO - David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab - Logan Heights Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces Event Details: The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software.Featuring a recording studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so much more!
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu KPOP Random Play Dance 3:45pm–4:30pm Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults Pacific Highlands Ranch Library This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu KPOP Random Play Dance 3:45pm–4:30pm Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts Event Details: Do you have what it takes to dance in public to your favorite KPOP songs? Join us in the main courtyard to dance, sing-along, or just enjoy the music.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Balboa Library Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm All Ages Balboa Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Balboa Library Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Balboa Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Balboa Library Age Group: All Ages Event Details: 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!
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Book Group: Choose Titles 4:00pm–5:00pm Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Pacific Beach/Taylor Library This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Book Group: Choose Titles 4:00pm–5:00pm Pacific Beach/Taylor Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library Room: PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Online/Virtual, Literature Event Details: Join us for the Pacific Beach Library's monthly book discussion! Our group meets in a hybrid format, so you can choose whether you'd prefer to join us in-person in the PB Library's Community Room or virtually (please send an email to cwainwr
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 Jan 8 2026 Thu Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens La Jolla/Riford Library 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 Jan 8 2026 Thu Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm La Jolla/Riford Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library Room: LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Event Details: Join us in a relaxed and supportive environment to receive chess instruction, improve your skills, or play an opponent.
This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Cooking for Teens 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens Central Library Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Cooking for Teens 4:00pm–5:00pm Central Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Central Library Room: AC - Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor) - Central Age Group: Teens Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, DiscoverU, Wellness Registration Encouraged Event Details: Have you been wanting to try out new recipes from around the world? Join us in learning healthier cooking habits from different countries!This is an in-person program. Registration is 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 This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Crochet Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults City Heights/Weingart Library 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 Jan 8 2026 Thu Crochet Club 4:00pm–5:00pm City Heights/Weingart Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library Room: CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Art Event Details: Join us for an hour of crocheting at the library! You can use our supplies, or bring your own projects. Ask questions, learn the basics, or talk to other crocheters while practicing the craft.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 8 2026 Thu HRC - CHESS CLUB 4:00pm–5:00pm All Ages Mission Valley Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 8 2026 Thu HRC - CHESS CLUB 4:00pm–5:00pm Mission Valley Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Mission Valley Library Room: MV - Homeschool Resource Center - Mission Valley Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Have you always wanted to learn how to play chess or improve your skills? If you have never played before, or are just looking for someone to practice with, join us for some friendly competition! All supplies are provided.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Kid's Crafty Club (ages 6-12) 4:00pm–5:00pm Elementary School Age, Middle School Age North Clairemont Library This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Kid's Crafty Club (ages 6-12) 4:00pm–5:00pm North Clairemont Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Clairemont Library Room: NC - Meeting Room - North Clairemont Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Program Type: Art, Community Engagement Event Details: Let's get creative with Miss Miki! Color, paint, draw, and create a variety of fun and easy arts and crafts projects! All skill levels welcome. Adult assistance recommended.Winter Reading Challenge: Every Picture Tells A Story
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 Jan 8 2026 Thu Lego Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library 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 Jan 8 2026 Thu Lego Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library Room: SM - Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Event Details: Come build with us and become a Master Builder! Join us each month to enjoy and hour of free building and then see your Lego creations displayed in the library.Legos are provided.No registration required.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Thursday Adventures for School Age Kids: Board Game Time 4:00pm–5:00pm Elementary School Age Clairemont Library This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Thursday Adventures for School Age Kids: Board Game Time 4:00pm–5:00pm Clairemont Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Clairemont Library Age Group: Elementary School Age Event Details: Bring friends or family and come play board games at the library.
This event is in the "All Ages" 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 Jan 8 2026 Thu Tinker Thursday 4:00pm–5:00pm All Ages, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Skyline Hills Library This event is in the "All Ages" 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 Jan 8 2026 Thu Tinker Thursday 4:00pm–5:00pm Skyline Hills Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library Room: SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills Age Group: All Ages, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Science/STEAM Event Details: Join us every Thursday for Tinker Thursday! Craft in community!
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Arts and Crafts /Arte y Manualidades 4:00pm–5:30pm Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Logan Heights Library This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Arts and Crafts /Arte y Manualidades 4:00pm–5:30pm Logan Heights Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Logan Heights Library Room: LO - Children's Area - Logan Heights Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Program Type: Art Event Details: Get messy, make mistakes, and prepare to make ART!Join us every Thursday to get creative!___________________________¡Ensúciate, comete errores y prepárate para hacer ARTE!
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Teen Game Room 4:00pm–5:45pm Middle School Age, Teens Central Library This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Teen Game Room 4:00pm–5:45pm Central Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Central Library Room: AC - Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor) - Central Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: Community Engagement Event Details: 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.
Jan 8 2026 Thu Block 7:30pm–8:00pm Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Closing Jan 8 2026 Thu Closing Block 7:30pm–8:00pm Branches: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Preschool Storytime 9:30am–10:00am Preschoolers Tierrasanta Library This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Preschool Storytime 9:30am–10:00am Tierrasanta Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library Room: TS - Children's Area - Tierrasanta Age Group: Preschoolers Program Type: Community Engagement Event Details: Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play at Preschool Storytime! Come and build essential early literacy skills and foster a love of reading. Designed for children ages 1-5.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Knitting and Crochet Circle 9:30am–11:00am 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 Jan 9 2026 Fri Knitting and Crochet Circle 9:30am–11:00am North University Community Library 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: Community Engagement, Wellness Event Details: This is a social group where you can practice your fiber craft in good company, showing off your latest projects, getting support, and make friends. All levels are welcome.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Baby Dance Party with Dance to Evolve! 10:00am–10:45am Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers North Park Library This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Baby Dance Party with Dance to Evolve! 10:00am–10:45am North Park Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Park Library Room: NP - Children's Area - North Park Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Event Details: We invite you to join our Baby Dance Party, singing and dancing along with Ms. Andrea from Dance to Evolve! We will have songs, movement and tons of fun for your babies to dance, play, and interact!
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Baby Sign Language Storytime 10:00am–11:00am Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers City Heights/Weingart Library This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Baby Sign Language Storytime 10:00am–11:00am City Heights/Weingart Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library Room: CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Jan 9 2026 Fri 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 Jan 9 2026 Fri Stay & Play Storytime 10:00am–11:00am North Clairemont Library 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 "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Knitting and Crochet Circle 10:00am–11:30am Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Clairemont Library This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Knitting and Crochet Circle 10:00am–11:30am Clairemont Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Clairemont Library Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Event Details: Learn how or improve your skills! Bring your own project for social crafting or use our materials. Join us every Friday. No need to register, just show up!