As of July 1, 2025, all San Diego Public Library locations are closed on Sundays. 

In the coming months, Monday hours will be subject to change.

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Bilingual English/Chinese Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Carmel Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: VA - Children's Area - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Event Details:

Join us for bilingual English/Mandarin Chinese stories and songs with Ms. Danning at the library. All ages welcome. The storytime will be once a month, except for the month of August on a Saturday from 10 a.m.

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
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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 storytime!  We will dance to fun songs, use egg shakers, and read a book!

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

Fiction Lovers Book Club

10:00am–11:00am
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
North University Community Library
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Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: NU - Community Room - North University
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

The Fiction Lovers will be discussing The Madness of Crowds by Louise Penny.

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

10:00am–11:00am
All Ages, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
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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

PAWS to Read!

10:00am–11:00am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: LO - Children's Area - Logan Heights
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: , Literature
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Stop by and read to some fluffy friends! Join us as we host the San Diego Humane Society to promote literacy! They'll be stopping by with some furry companions that are itching to hear the next story!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Pop-up Book Sale

10:00am–2:00pm
All Ages
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: SR - Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Great bargain used books

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Art Class with Mel

10:30am–11:30am
All Ages
La Jolla/Riford Library
Registration Encouraged
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Travel the world through different art techniques and styles on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, alongside professional artist Mel Clarkston.

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

Pride Storytime ft. Paradise

10:30am–11:30am
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Denny Sanford Children's Library (1st Floor) - Central
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: LGBTQIA+, Literature
Event Details:

Join us in November for our next Pride Stoytime program featuring Paradise at the Denny Sanford Children's Library at our downtown San Diego Central Library!

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AKA Leadership Academy Parents Meeting

11:00am–1:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: MX - Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room - Valencia Park/Malcom X
Description of Event

TBA

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

Chess Club

11:00am–1:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: SR - Children's Area - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Come and play chess with other families in the area! Level UP Enrichment is hosting a FREE chess club, providing boards, pieces, and one of our great instructors to help you level UP your chess!

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Saturday Drop In Craft

11:00am–2:00pm
Elementary School Age
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
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Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Visit the library on Saturday and create a terrific craft. All materials provided. From 11:00-2:00. Bring a friend. 5th grade and younger. We look forward to seeing you.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Tour of the Central Library

12:00pm–1:30pm
All Ages
Central Library
Registration Encouraged
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Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: All Ages
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Ever wondered about the Central Library? Are you a frequent visitor and want to learn more? Or are you from out of town, and just here for the day?

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Youth in Action- College Prep and Application Support Workshop

12:00pm–2:00pm
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: OT - Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Description of Event

The College Prep and Application Workshop Series hosted by Youth in Action and the Barrio Logan College Institute in Chula Vista will be open to ages 12 to 26.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

RB Chess Club

2:00pm–3:30pm
All Ages
Rancho Bernardo Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: RB - Children's Area - 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 "Elementary School Age" group
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Chess Club

2:00pm–4:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Carmel Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type:
Event Details:

Casual public chess meet, open to all skill levels. Chess club is for ages 7-17. 

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Meditation for Beginners

3:00pm–4:00pm
Rancho Peñasquitos Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Description of Event

Isha Kriya is a free guided meditation that takes only 12-18 minutes and can be easily practiced at home, work, or anywhere else.

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

Paint a Pet Rock

4:30pm–5:30pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Registration Encouraged
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Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Come create a new friend to bring home with our painted pet rock program! All materials will be provided, register your kiddo and get ready to paint!