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.

Books Unbanned Trivia Contest

All Day
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

The Carmel Mountain Ranch Library will test our patron’s knowledge about banned and restricted books with a trivia contest!  Collect the trivia questions on the glass case near the bookstore.  Answer the questions (hint … you might want

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Friends of the San Diego Public Library Monthly Book Sale

9:00am - 3:00pm
All Ages
University Heights Library
Library Branch: University Heights Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

The Friends of the San Diego Public Library will be hosting its next book sale at the University Heights Branch Library at 4193 Park Blvd (at Howard Ave), San Diego 92103. Enter at the Sprouts parking lot entrance.

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.

Japanese Language Class /Clase de Idioma Japonés

9:30am - 12:00pm
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Logan Heights Library
Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Stop in to learn Japanese or improve your Japanese language skills!

If you have further questions regarding to the language class, please contact Cris Fitch at Cris.fitch@gmail.com

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

Ikebana Special Event

9:30am - 6:00pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
La Jolla/Riford Library
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
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: 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 dance with bubbles!

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

Bilingual Hindi/English Story Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Mira Mesa Library
Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Join us for a Bilingual Hindi-English Story Time, music, crafts and play! 

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.

Bridge: Learn the Game from a Master

10:00am - 12:00pm
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
North University Community Library
Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Would you like to learn a card game that is challenging for your mind while also providing a rewarding social experience with your friends? Bridge has been played by millions around the world since it took its current form about a century ago.

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.

FIRST Robotics

10:00am - 12:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Rancho Bernardo Library
Encouraged
Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Students will engage in an exciting, hands-on robotics program! Instructors will provide the materials and teach students how to design, build, and program robots (using laptops) in this session.

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.

Halloween Craftacular

10:00am - 12:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Bring the family and join us for a morning of Halloween crafting fun.  Paint pumpkins, design trick or treat bags, create bat decorations, and make Halloween themed necklaces.

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

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

10:00am - 1:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Logan Heights Library
Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Featured, , Homework Help
Event Details:

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

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.

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

10:00am - 1:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Mira Mesa Library
Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Children's Area - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, , Homework Help
Event Details:

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

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 "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 - 3:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Rancho Peñasquitos
Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: 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.

Once Upon Un Cuento: A Bilingual Storytime -- Hora de cuentos bilingüe

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Denny Sanford Children's Library (1st Floor)
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: En Español
Event Details:

A bilingual storytime in English and Spanish. Together we will enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories.

Hora de cuentos bilingüe en inglés y español. Juntos disfrutaremos de canciones, rimas y cuentos.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Preschool Storytime with Mr. Luan (IN-PERSON)

10:30am - 11:15am
Preschoolers
Linda Vista Library
Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

These Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, but to perform them as well!

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: Park Area - Kensington
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Saturday is story time in Kensington Park. Bring a blanket to sit on and get ready for stories, songs, 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 "Older Adults" group.

League Of Women Voters

10:30am - 12:30pm
Older Adults
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Older Adults
Event Details:

A meeting of the League of Women Voters discussing propositions on the November ballot.

Public is welcome.

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: Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: 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 "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.

Thriller Dance Rehearsal

11:00am - 12:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Cass Street Plaza
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Let's get ready for Halloween by getting down to Michael Jackson's Thriller dance on the Pacific Beach Library's Cass Street Plaza!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OB Garden Swap

11:00am - 2:00pm
All Ages
Ocean Beach Library
Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, , Science/STEAM, Wellness
Event Details:

Join us monthly on the 3rd Saturday for a community garden swap! Bring your extra fruits and veggies, cut flowers, cuttings, seeds, even gardening books or tools to share and pick up something from your neighbors.

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 - 3:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
North Clairemont Library
Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
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.

Digital Navigator

11:30am - 5:45pm
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Skyline Hills Library
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Featured
Event Details:

The Digital Navigator Program offers free, one-on-one assistance to help improve computer skills or get basic tech support. Digital Navigators are multi-lingual and are tech experts who are available to answer your "How to ....." questions.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Art Reception: Tina Fries-Miller

12:00pm - 2:00pm
All Ages, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
San Carlos Library
Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: All Ages, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Come meet this month's featured artists!

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.

Family Board Game Afternoons

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
La Jolla/Riford Library
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

3rd Saturdays - September 21 October 19 November 16 December 21

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

UC Application Process Workshop | DiscoverU

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Logan Heights Library
Encouraged
Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Community Room - Logan Heights
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Come join us and Representative Alberto Davalos for insights and ideas on how to answer your personal insight questions on the UC Application.

This is an in-person course.  

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

Amantes de la Lectura. Novelas Hispano-Americanos en Español

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
North University Community Library
Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, En Español
Event Details:

If attending RSVP to tlampell21@gmail.com.

This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Project-In-A-Box: Coin Flip Circuit

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Middle School Age, Teens
Clairemont Library
Encouraged
Library Branch: Clairemont Library
Room: Children's Area - Clairemont
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: DiscoverU, Program Includes Kit, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ever wanted to flip a coin, but all you had were electronic parts? With PiB's Coin Flip Circuit kit, you can simulate the action of flipping a coin with just an electronic circuit!

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

Journey Through the Middle East: A Visual Tour

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

We are all aware of the conflicts in the Middle East.

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

Lego Lab!

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Calling all builders! Put your creativity to the test and show us your Lego building skills.  

Parking at the Library:

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.

Tech Help

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility
Event Details:

Need help with your email? Struggling to navigate a particular website? New smartphone or tablet? Come get some tech help with our library staff! We're experienced with tech problem-solving and are eager to assist you!

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

Chess Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Elementary School Age
La Jolla/Riford Library
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

All levels of players are welcome. There will be instruction for beginners and opportunities for kids to play against other kids at their own level. Geared to Grades 1-5.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Persian Music Concert in the Park

4:00pm - 5:00pm
All Ages
Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Park Area - Kensington
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join us at the Kensington-Normal Heights Library for a Free Persian Music Concert in the park. The music will be jazz inspired with a Persian flair. There will be a mix of Eastern and Western Instruments. This is a monthly music series.