This event is in the "All Ages" group

Booksale

9:30am–3:00pm
All Ages
San Carlos Library
Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: SC - Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery - San Carlos
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Come and buy some books from the San Carlos Friends of the Library (SCFOL)!  We have hardbacks, paperbacks, books on CD, children’s books, and more!  Funds help the San Carlos Branch Library purchase books, programs, and equipment. 

This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Holiday Workshop & Party

9:30am–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: Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Stay tuned for details.

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Dance Pants Bash!

10:00am–10:30am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Bring the littles and come for a fun dance party and maybe a storytime!  We will dance to fun songs, use egg shakers, and dance with bubbles!

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
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Mandarin Chinese Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: CM - Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Event Details:

Join us for Chinese stories and songs with Miss Canndy.  This program is for children, but all ages are welcome.  Please note that this is not a bilingual storytime.  This program will be held on the first Saturday of the month in t

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

STORYTIME & CRAFT

10:00am–10:45am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Paradise Hills Library
Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art, Literature
Event Details:

Please join us for storytime and craft every Saturday morning in the Children's Area at 10:00AM. 

This event is in the "Preschoolers" 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

LEGO Time!

10:00am–11:00am
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Linda Vista Library
Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Build, build BUILD!!!  Come join us for a fun filled activity on alternating Saturdays here at the Linda Vista Library.  Kids can create something unique or build skyscrapers, spaceships, and more!  Let your imagina

This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group

IDEA lab CAD club for teens

10:00am–11:30am
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
La Jolla/Riford Library
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Teen-led program. Beginner friendly computer-aided design (CAD) projects such as keychains and simple geometric models. Geared toward middle and high school students. No 3D printing during program (3D printing during open 3D lab hours only).

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

Garden Exchange

10:00am–12:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: RP - Front Plaza - Rancho Penasquitos
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:

Stop and Swap: Seeds, Plants, Veggies, Fruits, Flowers and More!

Too many zucchinis? Lots of cut flowers? Succulents getting too big? Fruits and Veggies galore? Ordered too many radish seeds?

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" 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

Whoville Holiday Party

10:00am–12:00pm
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Join us for holiday fun with Ralph’s World live on stage! Stick around for Storytime and photos with The Grinch and Cindy Lou Who!

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Saturday Drop In Craft

10:00am–1:00pm
Elementary School Age
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Visit the library on Saturday & create a terrific craft. All supplies provided! 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Friends of the Tierrasanta Branch Library's Used Book Sale!

10:00am–5:00pm
All Ages
Tierrasanta Library
Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: TS - Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

The Friends of the Tierrasanta Branch Library is in full swing once again with their monthly used book sale! Come on in and see what we have and get great bargains. We will be here 3 days at 4985 La Cuenta Drive San Diego, CA 92124

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

"Uke" Can Read: Strum and Sing the ABCs!

10:30am–11:15am
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Central Library
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library - Central
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Early Learning, Performing Arts
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

"Uke" Can Read--Strum and Sing the ABCs!
8 Week Ukulele and Literacy Program for Ages 3-7

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

French Conversation Group

10:30am–11:30am
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
La Jolla/Riford Library
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Foushee Patio Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

TBD

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Saturday Story Time in the Park

10:30am–11:30am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: KN - Park Area - Kensington
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Saturday is Story Time in Kensington Park. Bring a blanket to sit on and get ready for stories, music, and bubbles! Recommended for ages 1-5. Older siblings are welcome to join in on the fun!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Lego and Rokenbok Club

10:30am–12:00pm
All Ages
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Join us every Saturday from 10am-noon for Lego and Rokenbok Club! Patrons will be able to build at their own pace.

We will provide a lego square to build on and patrons can continue to build on it week after week. 

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

Meet a Dancer Ballerina Visit & FREE Class - San Diego Ballet

10:30am–1:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, 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
Program Type: Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Event Details:

NEW LOCATION: CITY HEIGHTS LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM

Open Adult Ballet Class 10:30am - 12:00pm

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Signing Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
North Park Library
Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: NP - Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Accessibility, Literature
Event Details:

Enjoy some sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer from Signs at Play!

Come learn some simple signs and songs at this fun weekly event!

 

This event is in the "All Ages" 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

Knitting and Crochet Circle

11:00am–12:00pm
All Ages, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Age Group: All Ages, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join the knitting and crochet circle. Improve your skills in these traditional art forms.  Bring your project for social crafting!

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" 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

🐾Barks and Books📚

11:00am–12:00pm
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
San Ysidro Library
Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: SY - Kreutzkamp Foundation Teen Center - San Ysidro
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

🐾Barks and Books📚 is now here at the San Ysidro 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

Great Escape Book Club

11:00am–12:15pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
College-Rolando Library
Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: CH - Learning Center - College-Rolando
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Have you heard about our newest reading challenge?

The Great Escape is here! This program is for school-aged readers, K-12, to encourage reading and literacy. To complete this challenge readers must log 1000 minutes by May 31, 2026.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group

LEGO Free Play

11:00am–1:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
North Clairemont Library
Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: NC - Children's Area - North Clairemont
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art, Early Learning, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

LEGO Free Play: Imagine and build with LEGO! Keep your engineering and problem-solving skills sharp using the library's LEGO bricks.

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

Friends of the Linda Vista Library Meeting (in Person)

12:30pm–1:30pm
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Linda Vista Library
Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Want to help the Linda Vista Library and the great community it serves?  The Friends of the Linda Vista Library could always use an additional helping hand!  Come to the Meeting and discover how you too can make a significant difference!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

TECH Connect

1:00pm–2:00pm
All Ages
Oak Park Library
Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

Frustrated with your new phone? Need help downloading or uploading?

This event is in the "All Ages" group

RB Chess Club

2:00pm–3:30pm
All Ages
Rancho Bernardo Library
Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Do you want to learn how to play chess? Do you already know how to play and are looking for the perfect place to play? Join us every Saturday for a fun game of chess with friends at Rancho Bernardo Library!

 

This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday Celebration: A Regency-Inspired Afternoon

2:00pm–4:30pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
North Clairemont Library
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: NC - Meeting Room - North Clairemont
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Art, Films, Literature
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday with us on Saturday, December 6 at 2:00 PM! Enjoy a cozy afternoon featuring a screening of Emma (2020), Regency-themed crafts, and cream tea.

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group

EcoLogik Workshop | Drastic Plastic!

2:00pm–5:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Balboa Library
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Balboa Library
Room: BA - Children's Area - Balboa
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Plastic is everywhere, impacting our lives and the world around us. But what can we do to help solve this environmental problem?

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

Fall 2025 Concert Series: The Zodiac Duo

2:30pm–3:30pm
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Neil Morgan Auditorium - Central
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Event Details:

 

The Zodiac Duo
Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 2:30 pm | Neil Morgan Auditorium

 Kliment Krylovskiy, Clarinet and Riko Higuma, Piano

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

3D Lab Open Hours

2:30pm–5:30pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
La Jolla/Riford Library
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

We are excited to offer 3D Printing in person! Stop by the La Jolla/Riford Library's IDEA Lab during open lab hours with your .STL file and staff will be happy to assist you.

Cancelled

Melissa's Program

2:30pm–5:30pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" 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
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Holiday Music Concert

3:00pm–4:00pm
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Community Engagement
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

ArtReach:Clay Holiday Ornaments & Decor

3:00pm–5:00pm
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Point Loma/Hervey Library
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: PO - Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Join our step-by-step workshop to gain more experience and knowledge to

This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Adult Coloring Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Tierrasanta Library
Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: TS - Main Area - Tierrasanta
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

The Tierrasanta Library Adult Coloring Club is a group that gathers to color for relaxation and creativity. We meet in-person every Wednesday afternoon, offering a space for social interaction and sharing artistic expressions.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

String FUNdamentals - Villa Musica

4:00pm–4:30pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Linda Vista Library
Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

String FUNdamentals (Violin, Beginning Level), Ages 5-7

Requires registration with Villa Musica

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

Cinema Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Oak Park Library
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: OK - Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Book Discussion, Films
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Love movies and TV shows?

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

String Play - Villa Musica

4:30pm–5:15pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Linda Vista Library
Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

String Play – Level I (ages 7 – 8)

Requires registration with Villa Musica