Come in the Paradise Hills Branch Library for some festive December fun!
Friends of the San Diego Public Library Monthly Book Sale
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.
Art Express @ San Diego Museum of Art
Come join us at (San Diego Museum of Art) SDMA for free entry, tour, and art workshop. Bus transportation will be provided to and from the museum.
Tours are designed for kids ages 4-12 and their caregivers.
Bilingual English/Chinese Storytime
Join us for bilingual English/Mandarin Chinese stories and songs with Ms. Danning at the library. Recommended for ages 1-3, but all ages are welcome. The storytime will be once a month, from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Dance Pants Bash!
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!
STORYTIME & CRAFT
Please join us for storytime and craft every Saturday morning in the Children's Area at 10:00AM.
Join us for a family friendly gingerbread house-making extravaganza! Challenge yourself and your little ones to engineer a house made of graham crackers and icing, and decorate with a variety of colorful candies.
LEGO Time!
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
Join us for Mandarin Chinese stories and songs with Ms. Canndy at the Community Room in the Mira Mesa Library. All ages are welcome! Th storytime will be on the 3rd Saturday of the month (subject to change).
Garden Exchange
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?
HOLD for FIRST Robotics Workshop
More information TBD.
This program is organized and led by Siddharth Yelisetty, Captain FIRST Robotics Team "Keep It Simple II" in collaboration with teams High Voltage, Green Griffins, Patent Pending and Spyder.
Sip & Paint - For beginners
Take a break from the busy holiday season to sip on some hot chocolate or warm apple cider while you learn how to paint.
Tech on the Go: Computer Skills Help
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.
Adult Ballet & Youth Ballet/Jazz Classes - San Diego Ballet
Open Adult Ballet Class 10:00am - 11:30am
Visit the library on Saturday & create a terrific craft. All supplies provided!
Trinity Theater Presents: The Littlest Reindeer
Join us for Trinity Theater's reading and reenactment of The Littlest Reindeer in the Children's Library. Watch literacy come to life in celebration of the season.
Dance Pants Jam
Let’s get those wiggles out! Kids are invited to dance, sing, and shake along to all their favorite songs—think “Baby Shark,” “The Wheels on the Bus,” and plenty more.
French Conversation Group
Gather together to speak, discuss, and enjoy sharing different aspects of the French language, culture, and heritage.
For native and non-native speakers of all ages.
Saturday Story Time in the Park
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!
Winter Celebration Craft
Enjoy doing a craft to celebrate winter season!
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!
Knitting and Crochet Circle
Join the knitting and crochet circle. Improve your skills in these traditional art forms. Bring your project for social crafting!
Paws & Tales Reading Program
Practice your reading skills with a fluffy friend! Participants learn how to be safe around animals as they improve their reading skills.
Great Escape Book Club
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.
Local Author Storytime! Goodbye, Sparky!
Calling all families to come and enjoy this inclusive event and meet the local author who will be providing a Storytime! This event is perfect for all young readers who thrive in a supportive setting.
Board Game Café
Come enjoy an afternoon of board games and fun as you enjoy freshly brewed coffee or tea from a local business!
LEGO Free Play
LEGO Free Play: Imagine and build with LEGO! Keep your engineering and problem-solving skills sharp using the library's LEGO bricks.
Come test out your Pokémon Trainer skills and aim to be the very best at our Pokémon TCG hangout!
Join us for a family friendly gingerbread house-making extravaganza! Challenge yourself and your little ones to engineer a house made of graham crackers and icing, and decorate with a variety of colorful candies.
Art Reception - Karuna Kasturi
Karuna Kasturi is a photographer based in San Diego, with deep ties to the East Coast. Her work explores the relationship with time and travel.
Are you currently a Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Teen Volunteer? Please join me in discussing future projects and programs here at the library. I would love your input to create new and exciting opportunities here at PHR.
Singing Classes with Infinity Lab
Come and join us to learn to sing! Participants will be learning several singing concepts. Elementary & teens!
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IDEA lab CAD club school aged kids & teens
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.
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.
San Diego Independent Scholars Monthly Lecture Series
Cookbook Club
Join fellow cookbook lovers to discuss/look at new cookbooks, swap older books, and share favorite recipes!
Please bring your favorite cookbook and a dish to share from it or cookbooks you don't want anymore.
Persian Music Concert in the Park
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.
Relative Pitch is an a cappella quartet with roots in Barbershop and a penchant for jazz harmonies. Our repertoire spans 20th Century Jazz, Pop, R&B, Doo-Wop, Blues, American Songbook, Show Tunes, etc.
Family Movie Time
Enjoy a stress-free experience! Bring your friends, blankets, pillows, and snacks. All ages welcome!
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!
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of playing award-winning board games for children ages 2-17 and their families! Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the world of board games, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.
La Jolla Theatre Ensemble Staged Reading: She's at the Library - It Could Have Been a Wonderful Life
She’s at the Library: It Could Have Been a Wonderful Life by Dori Salois is a feminist take on the famous Frank Capra movie you won’t want to miss!
Starring actors Kylie
Juggling Club
Want to learn how to juggle? Already know how to juggle and looking to pass clubs with others? Don't have equipment to practice? Come to Juggling Club, an all inclusive meetup where we practice tossing things in the air and at each other.
3D Lab Open Hours
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.
Craft for Kids & Tweens: Winter Holiday Ornaments
Registration is required and will open on November 17 at noon. Space is limited, early sign-up is encouraged.
Santa Paws: Pet's Photos with Santa & DIY Paw Print Ornaments!
Happy Paw-lidays from the Point Loma/Hervey Library!
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.
Gingerbread House Decorating Party
Join us for our Youth Gingerbread House Decorating Party! Participants will be provided with all materials to construct their own Winter Wonderland House! Space is limited, so please register for this event while spaces are available!
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Crochet Club
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.
Discover the joy of turning scraps, papers, ephemera into beautiful art for creative journals. All ages are welcomed! Materials will be provided while supplies last!
Santa Claus is coming to town—this town! Join him here at the Library as he tells a tale of wonder and good cheer. And then take photos with Jolly Ol’ St. Nick! Ho Ho Ho! For kids 4 to 11 and their parents.
Teen & Adult Crafts: Macramé Ornaments
Registration is required and will open on November 20 at noon. Space is limited, early sign-up is encouraged.
Trivia Time for All Ages!
Let’s laugh and play trivia! Grab some friends or come on your own and put your knowledge of random factoids to the test! Fun! Games! Prizes! Snacks!
Trivia Time for All Ages is a family-friendly event.