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Winter Reading Challenge 2026 - Every Picture Tells a Story

6:00am–10:00pm

All Ages

Rancho Bernardo Library

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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature

Event Details:

Winter Reading Challenge - January 2026: Every Picture Tells a Story

We invite readers of all ages to explore the hidden worlds within art, where each image whispers a tale and every page opens a doorway to imagination

Knitting and Crochet Circle

9:30am–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

Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness

Event Details:

This is a social group where you can practice your fiber craft in good company, showing off your latest projects, getting support, and make friends. All levels are welcome.

Kamishibai StoryBox Theatre

10:00am–10:30am

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Room: SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation

Event Details:

Presented by Write Out Loud San Diego, "StoryBox" is the American name given to the Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai.

Baby Dance Party with Dance to Evolve!

10:00am–10:45am

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

North Park Library

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Library Branch: North Park Library

Room: NP - Children's Area - North Park

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Event Details:

We invite you to join our Baby Dance Party, singing and dancing along with Ms. Andrea from Dance to Evolve!

We will have songs, movement and tons of fun for your babies to dance, play, and interact!

Baby Sign Stories

10:00am–11:00am

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

City Heights/Weingart Library

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Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library

Room: CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature

Stay & Play Storytime

10:00am–11:00am

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

North Clairemont Library

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Library Branch: North Clairemont Library

Room: NC - Main Area - North Clairemont

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Program Type: Accessibility, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts, Science/STEAM

Event Details:

Stay and Play is a play group and storytime for kids age 0-5 and their adults. We especially invite nontraditional caregivers (friends, family members, and neighbors) who care for children in an informal way.

Cancelled

RB Knitting Club

10:00am–12:00pm

Rancho Bernardo Library

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library

Room: RB - Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo

Event Details:

Would you like to learn to knit, crochet, do needlework or just spend time with other creators?

Bring your current project to work on, or if new to the hobbies, we'll help you get going!

Genealogy Research: Meet with our volunteer genealogist 10am to Noon

10:00am–2:00pm

All Ages

Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: AC - Genealogy Table in Marilyn & Gene Marx Special Collections Center (9th Floor) - Central

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation

Event Details:

For those contemplating constructing a family tree, as well as for experienced genealogy researchers.

Volunteers are there to help guide you in your research.

No appointment necessary. First come, first served.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

10:00am–4:00pm

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Mission Valley Library

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Library Branch: Mission Valley Library

Room: MV - Community Room - Mission Valley

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Wellness

Event Details:

Did you know that one blood donation can save up to three lives? Or that someone in the United States needs blood every two seconds? You can help save a life by donating blood at your library. Sign up online at redcrossblood.org,

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

10:30am–11:00am

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library

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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library

Room: MX - Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X

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.

Cancelled

Preschool Storytime with Mr. Luan (IN-PERSON)

10:30am–11:15am

Preschoolers

Linda Vista Library

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library

Room: LV - 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!

Cancelled

Robotics with Infinity Lab!

12:30pm–3:00pm

Middle School Age, Teens

Skyline Hills Library

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library

Room: SK - Patio - Skyline Hills

Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens

Program Type: Science/STEAM

Event Details:

Unlock your child's future in tech! Come to learn a hands-on learning adventure with robotics! Build, program, and bring robots to life and fly a drone!

Cancelled

Silver Age Yoga - Limit 20; Get Program Number at Front Desk Before Each Session

1:00pm–2:00pm

Older Adults

Carmel Valley Library

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library

Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley

Age Group: Older Adults

Program Type: Wellness

Event Details:

ALL PARTICIPANTS NEED TO GET A PROGRAM NUMBER AT THE FRONT DESK BEFORE EACH SESSION STARTING AT 12:30 PM. FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED. PROGRAM LIMIT 20 PARTICIPANTS

Cancelled

Mah Jongg

1:00pm–3:00pm

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Rancho Bernardo Library

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library

Room: RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Community Engagement

Event Details:

Come play American Mah Jongg - a game of skill, strategy, and luck!

Experienced and novice players welcome. An instructor will be on hand to teach you.

Make It! Zine Making Station

1:00pm–5:00pm

All Ages

Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: AC - IDEA Lab Program - Central

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces

Event Details:

Throughout the month of January, drop in anytime during the IDEA Lab's open hours to a make a zine at our Zine Making Station.

SCFOL Members Pre-sale

1:30pm–3:30pm

San Carlos Library

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Library Branch: San Carlos Library

Room: SC - Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery - San Carlos

The Craft Lab: Adult Arts & Crafts

3:00pm–5:00pm

Adults, Older Adults

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: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM

Event Details:

Join us on the first Friday of each month as we create cards, crafts, and more — with an emphasis on the “more.” From beautifully handcrafted cards to detailed scrapbooking projects, our adult arts and crafts sessions elevate creativity through th

Learning Center: STEAM Discovery Hour

3:30pm–4:30pm

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

College-Rolando Library

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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library

Room: CH - Learning Center - College-Rolando

Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Program Type: Science/STEAM

Event Details:

Get together with your friends after school and have fun with a big box of different STEAM projects and games.

Chess Club

3:30pm–5:00pm

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Rancho Peñasquitos Library

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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library

Room: RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos

Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Community Engagement

Event Details:

If you don't know how to play chess, you can learn at Chess Club!

All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced. Learn to play better!

All ages, children and adults are welcome.

Chess Club

3:30pm–5:00pm

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Pacific Highlands Ranch Library

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Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library

Room: PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch

Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Community Engagement

Event Details:

How about a game of chess? All levels of chess experience are welcome, from beginners to advanced. If you don't know how to play chess, you can learn at Chess Club!

Movie Hangout: "The Iron Giant"

3:30pm–5:30pm

All Ages

Paradise Hills Library

Registration Encouraged

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Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Featured, Films

Registration Encouraged

Event Details:

Hangout at the Paradise Hills Branch Library and watch family friendly movies.

Enjoy FREE popcorn & yummy snacks.

Come in with your pajamas, pillows, and stuff animal friends too!

Picture This! Book to Film Edition: White Bird (2023)

3:30pm–5:30pm

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

La Jolla/Riford Library

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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Room: LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Films

Event Details:

This month's Picture This! Book to Film Edition movie matinee features: White Bird (2023).

KPop Club

3:45pm–5:45pm

Middle School Age, Teens

Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: AC - Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor) - Central

Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens

Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts

Event Details:

Come listen to the latest releases, talk about the latest news, and more!

Cancelled

Dancing Through the Pages

4:00pm–4:45pm

Preschoolers

Rancho Bernardo Library

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library

Room: RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo

Age Group: Preschoolers

Program Type: Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts

Event Details:

Southern California Ballet is partnering with the Rancho Bernardo Branch Library for “Dancing Through the Pages,” a program that allows children to explore movement and dance through storytelling!

Introduction to Computer Aided Design (CAD) with OnShape

4:00pm–5:00pm

Middle School Age, Teens

Pacific Highlands Ranch Library

Registration Encouraged

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Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library

Room: PR - IDEA Lab - Pacific Highlands Ranch

Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens

Program Type: Science/STEAM

Registration Encouraged

Event Details:

Are you interested in learning Computer Aided Design (CAD)? Register to attend this introduction to CAD! Presented by your local FTC Team, RoboRavens, this program will cover the basics of CAD using Onshape.

Downtown Chess @ San Diego Central Library/1st Floor Lobby

4:00pm–5:30pm

All Ages

Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: AC - Lobby - Central

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Community Engagement

Event Details:

Join us every Thursday and Friday from 4:00pm - 5:30pm for Chess in the 1st floor main lobby. Downtown Chess meets in the 1st floor main lobby of the San Diego Central Library.

Friday Flix! About A Boy

4:00pm–6:00pm

Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Point Loma/Hervey Library

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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: Films

Event Details:

A rakish bachelor learns to grow up after befriending an awkward lad. The chemistry between the actors drives this emotionally rich comedy-drama.

2022 · 118 minutes · PG-13