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!

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

Hey Kiddos!

Ever wish you could talk to dogs? Become a Doggy Detective™ and learn to observe and understand what your pup is really saying through their body language!

Please join fellow readers in the College-Rolando area for discussions on a different title every month!

Contact branch for reserved copies. 

2025 Schedule of Book Club Books

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!

Learn to make festive holiday bows that elevate your gifts and are fun to create. This workshop is led by local artist Hannah Murdoch.  Registration is required.

The Fiction Lovers will be discussing Loving Frank by Nancy Horan.

Join us for a free workshop on Reiki Healing through energy. Presented by Dinel Shah. For ages 12 and up.

What is Reiki?

Kick off the season with cheer by creating your very own Gingerbread House at this sweet and festive event. All materials will be provided—just bring your holiday spirit!

If you are crafty and like to make things by hand, come join us for a fun arts & crafts event. Make beaded jewelry, backpack trinkets, or your own masterpiece! 

Do you need help learning how to use a computer, smart phone, or tablet?  Our Tech on the Go program supports San Diegans who need IT assistance.

You're invited to our Winter Holiday Festival!

Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Winter Solstice... celebrated by many in our community, perhaps by you!

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

Great bargain used books

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!

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

Let's celebrate winter season by creating a delicious Holiday Tree filled with a yummy surprise. 

We are offering two session*   Pick which one works best for you. 

December 9th, Tuesday, at 5:30 pm

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!

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

Too many zucchinis? Lots of cut flowers? Succulents getting too big? Ordered too many radish seeds? CSA box full of vegetables you won't eat?

Join Ms. Maureen at the PHR Rec Center for a special family craft! The Rec Center is hosting a festive holiday event featuring cookie decorating, arts and crafts, and holiday fun for all ages!

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. 

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!

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

Come hear electric rhymes & solid walls of rhythm at an Open Mic Poetry on the Patio @ Point Loma from 11am-12pm on the upstairs outside patio.

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.

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

All sewing levels welcome!   New to sewing?  No problem.   No experience necessary.  We will show you the basic skills that can be used in future sewing projects.

Join the Clairemont Libraries, the Clairemont Town Council, and the Clairemont Town Square for a holiday celebration!

Join the Clairemont Libraries, the Clairemont Town Council, and the Clairemont Town Square for a holiday celebration!

Join the North Clairemont Library and the Clairemont Library for a holiday celebration! Activities will include photos with Santa, crafts, and more.

Join us for InvestQuest, an exciting and interactive event that brings financial literacy to life through gameplay!

Join us on the second Saturday of every month at 12:30pm for Sign Language Storytime. Children and parents will have the opportunity to learn new signs, sing, read and play. 

WRAP IT UP -  At our Wrapping Paper Swap and  Family Gift Wrapping Party!

Have presents to wrap for your family, children, and friends? 

There's always fun to be had with piñatas! Join us to learn how piñatas are constructed, the different materials they're made of, and how it all affects the science of force. Participants will have the opportunity to make their own piñatas.

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

Beginner friendly computer-aided design (CAD) projects such as keychains and simple geometric models. 3D printing available during class. Open to all school aged children. No previous experience necessary. No reservations needed. 

Make a Gingerbread House to take home! Design your very own Gingerbread House with icing and delectable holiday treats from a candy buffet!  For ages 5-17.

Throughout December, drop in anytime during the IDEA Lab's open hours to make a card, gift wrap, gift tag, or other paper crafts for the holiday season at our Card Making & Gift Wrap Station. 

Swing by the IDEA Lab during the week of December 8th to decorate your very own ugly sweater! You provide the sweater...or the shirt, the bag, the whatever...and we provide the materials!

Join us and write on the second Saturday of every month!

The Friends of the Rancho Bernardo Library are hosting a get together for all members or those considering membership in the organization.  This is an opportunity to socialize with other members.

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!

El club de lectura será dirigido por la Sra. Toni Lampell, maestra en estudios hispánicos por la Universidad Francisco Marroquin de Guatemala.

The Jane Austen Bollywood Musical you didn't know you needed!

This modern adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel, 

Zentangle is a form of meditative art that involves creating intricate designs using repetitive patterns. It is a way to help people focus, relax, and find inner peace through drawing.

Join us for a fun and festival day as we decorate gingerbread houses! Supplies will be provided. Limited spots available so please RSPV only if you can attend. 

Ever wonder how climate change works? As we’ve seen in the news, the thin atmosphere on our beautiful planet is heating up.

Join the Friends of the North Park Library and North Park Library Staff as we celebrate the holiday season!

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.

You're invited to the Point Loma/Hervey Library's  Holiday Ornament Party!

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

Local artists ToshWerks will show you how to make a traditional Filipino Christmas star lantern that is often displayed during the September-December months. This craft is recommended for ages 13 & up. Registration is required.

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

Requires registration with Villa Musica

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. 

Calling all artists!

String Play – Level I (ages 7 – 8)

Requires registration with Villa Musica

Everyone is invited to a reception to meet artist Victoria Amelina and view her exhibition "The Poetry of Vintage Nostalgia."