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Branches

Central Library

Balboa Library

City Heights/Weingart Library

College-Rolando Library

La Jolla/Riford Library

Mira Mesa Library

Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library

Mission Valley Library

North University Community Library

Otay Mesa-Nestor Library

Pacific Beach/Taylor Library

Rancho Peñasquitos Library

San Carlos Library

Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Tierrasanta Library

University Community Library

Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library

Rooms

No room assigned

CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart

CH - Community Room - College-Rolando

CH - Children's Area - College-Rolando

LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford

MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa

MH - Study Room 3 - Mission Hills/Hillcrest

MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest

MV - Community Room - Mission Valley

No room assigned

NU - Community Room - North University

OT - Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor

PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor

RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos

SC - Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery - San Carlos

SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch

TS - Community Room - Tierrasanta

UC - Community Room - University Community

MX - Seminar Room (A-B) - Valencia Park/Malcolm X

All Day

2026 Short Story Contest: Call for Submissions

All Day 2/2–3/2

Adults, Older Adults

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Online/Virtual, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Local Author

Event Details:

Welcome to the 9th annual Short Story Contest, sponsored by the Friends of San Diego Central Library.

9:30am

FREE Tax Preparation with AARP

9:30am–5:00pm

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

College-Rolando Library

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library

Room: CH - Community Room - College-Rolando

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Featured, Accessibility

Event Details:

Stop by for FREE tax preparation assistance generously provided by AARP and the IRS to help most low-middle income taxpayers.

Chair Yoga

9:30am–10:30am

Adults, Older Adults

Tierrasanta Library

Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library

Room: TS - Community Room - Tierrasanta

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Accessibility, Wellness

Event Details:

This yoga class is a great way to do yoga in the office and at your desk. This can be completely seated class or a blend between seating and standing with the chair class.

Cancelled

Qi Gong

9:30am–11:30am

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

University Community Library

Cancelled

Library Branch: University Community Library

Room: UC - Community Room - University Community

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Wellness

Event Details:

Robert Warren leads this popular qi gong class, a mind-body-spirit practice that improves one's mental and physical health by integrating posture, movement, and breathing technique.

9:45am

10:00am

Bollywood and Semi-Classical Dance Fitness for Adults

10:00am–11:00am

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Mira Mesa Library

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library

Room: MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts, Wellness

Event Details:

Get ready to dance and experience the joy of Bollywood!

What to Expect:

Mahjong for Seniors- 50 Plus

10:00am–12:00pm

Adults, Older Adults

Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Room: SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Community Engagement

Event Details:

Mahjong for Seniors

Join Us for Senior Mahjong at the Library!

How to Work a Computer

10:00am–12:00pm

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library

Room: MX - Seminar Room (A-B) - Valencia Park/Malcolm X

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

These two-hour classes can help you learn how to be confident with your devices; the first hour is class discussion on a monthly topic followed by an hour of Q&A on basic tech issues.

Video Calls

10:15am

10:30am

10:45am

11:00am

Chair Yoga for Senior Strength

11:00am–12:00pm

Older Adults

North University Community Library

Library Branch: North University Community Library

Room: NU - Community Room - North University

Age Group: Older Adults

Program Type: Wellness

Event Details:

This yoga class is a great way to do yoga in the office and at your desk. This can be completely seated class or a blend between seating and standing with the chair class.

11:15am

11:30am

11:45am

12:00pm

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance

12:00pm–1:00pm

Adults, Older Adults

Mission Valley Library

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library

Room: MV - Community Room - Mission Valley

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Wellness

Event Details:

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance (Tai Ji Quan) has been shown to improve balance and mobility and reduce the risk of falls. People of all ability levels are welcome. This class can be conducted from a seated or standing position.&nbsp

12:15pm

12:30pm

12:45pm

1:00pm

Brushstrokes & Bookworms: A Community Book Club for Art-Loving Readers

1:00pm–2:30pm

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library

Room: MH - Study Room 3 - Mission Hills/Hillcrest

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Literature

Event Details:

This club for adult readers who love art will discuss a popular book related to art. Check out a copy of the book at the branch while supplies last. To register and obtain more information, go to https://www.enaartgroup.com/events.

Knit and Crochet Circle

1:00pm–3:00pm

Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Rancho Peñasquitos Library

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library

Room: RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos

Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Art

Event Details:

Bring your knit and crochet projects and socialize with fellow stitchers! All levels welcome; however, no instruction is provided.

1:15pm

1:30pm

1:45pm

2:00pm

La Jolla Library Poetry Group

2:00pm–3:00pm

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

La Jolla/Riford Library

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Room: LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Literature

Event Details:

The La Jolla Library Poetry Group meets the third Thursday of every month at the La Jolla Library from 2pm to 3pm.

New and experienced poets come together to read and share their poems.

Ukulele Lessons

2:00pm–2:30pm

Adults, Older Adults

Pacific Beach/Taylor Library

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library

Room: PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Performing Arts

Event Details:

Learn how to play ukulele!

Fun and easy for beginners. Bring your own ukulele, or borrow one provided in class. You can join at any time. The first part of each class is for newbies.

Craft Circle

2:00pm–5:00pm

Older Adults

San Carlos Library

Library Branch: San Carlos Library

Room: SC - Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery - San Carlos

Age Group: Older Adults

Program Type: Art

2:15pm

2:30pm

2:45pm

3:00pm

Grupo de apoyo para cuidadores / Caregiver Support Group

3:00pm–5:00pm

Adults, Older Adults

Otay Mesa-Nestor Library

Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library

Room: OT - Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Featured, En Español, Wellness

Event Details:

3:00-4:00 PM: Asesoría gratuita - sin cita previa / In-Person Support Group & Open Hour

Venga para una breve consulta con una asesora en cuidados. / Everyone is welcome to come in and ask questions.

Ukulele Time

3:00pm–5:30pm

Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Pacific Beach/Taylor Library

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library

Room: PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor

Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Performing Arts

Event Details:

Uke players of all skill levels are invited to come together to strum, sing, learn, teach, share, and most of all, have fun.

3:15pm

3:30pm

Crafting for Critters (new time starting September 2025)

3:30pm–4:30pm

All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

College-Rolando Library

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library

Room: CH - Children's Area - College-Rolando

Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Science/STEAM

Event Details:

Providing enrichment for our animal friends is incredibly important! During this monthly program you can help us make fun and easy enrichment items for homeless animals at our local Humane Society.

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

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!

Chess Club

3:30pm–5:00pm

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

North University Community Library

Library Branch: North University Community Library

Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Community Engagement

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.

Chess Club

3:30pm–4:30pm

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

North University Community Library

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

Event Details:

3:45pm

4:00pm

Crochet Club

4:00pm–5:00pm

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

City Heights/Weingart Library

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.

4:15pm

4:30pm

Tech Thursdays

4:30pm–5:30pm

Adults, Older Adults

Balboa Library

Library Branch: Balboa Library

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

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

4:45pm

5:00pm

5:15pm

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The La Jolla Library Poetry Group meets the third Thursday of every month at the La Jolla Library from 2pm to 3pm.

New and experienced poets come together to read and share their poems.

Learn how to play ukulele!