Mahjong Club for Adults

1:00pm–3:00pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Mira Mesa Library
Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Join us for a game of Mahjong. Materials provided. Mahjong Club meets every first and third Wednesday of the month. 

Recommended for ages 18+. No registration required.

La Jolla Library Book Club

1:30pm–2:30pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
La Jolla/Riford Library
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

A lively discussion of today's modern literature meeting the 2nd Monday of every month at 1:30pm in the La Jolla/Riford Library's Community Room.

 

Book selections by month are:
  • October 2025 

Stay Sharp with Board Games

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Carmel Valley Library
Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:

Feeling forgetful? Preserving your mental abilities as you get older is easier than you might think — and it can even be fun. Stimulating your mind by playing games and learning new skills can help keep your brain healthy as you age.

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

3:00pm–6:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
College-Rolando Library
Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: CH - Learning Center - College-Rolando
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.

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

3:00pm–6:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Logan Heights Library
Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: LO - Homework Center - Logan Heights
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.

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

3:00pm–6:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Mira Mesa Library
Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: MM - Seminar/Booksale Room - 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.

Villa Musica: Free Youth Violin Classes

3:30pm–5:30pm
Elementary School Age
College-Rolando Library
Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: CH - Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Presented by Villa Musica.

Community Programs Manager:
Nicole Olsson – nolsson@villamusica.org

STEAM / Board Game Night

4:30pm–5:30pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Point Loma/Hervey Library
Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: PO - Music Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us to play fun, educational games such as Snap Circuits, Curiosity Set, Sorry!, Life, and more.

3D Lab Open Hours

4:30pm–7:30pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
La Jolla/Riford Library
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

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.

Lego Playtime

5:00pm–6:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
North Park Library
Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: NP - Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Kids can enjoy being creative by building with LEGO blocks and DUPLO bricks. It's a great opportunity for exploring with new ideas, as well as sharing concepts and strategies with other attendees.

Teen Game Room

5:00pm–6:45pm
Middle School Age, Teens
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor) - Central
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Madden, NBA 2K and more. 

Rainbow Spaces: Dungeons & Dragons /Calabozos y Dragones

5:30pm–7:30pm
Middle School Age, Teens
Logan Heights Library
Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: LO - Community Room - Logan Heights
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Art, LGBTQIA+, Literature
Event Details:

In partnership with Rainbow Spaces come grab your character sheets and get ready to roll! We're playing Dungeons and Dragons at the library so get ready to have your character's story told here!

Signing Pajama Storytime

6:00pm–6:30pm
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Featured, Early Learning
Event Details:

Join us for pajama storytime with...sign language basics to foster early literacy skills.

This program is offered inside in our Community Room, and no registration is required.

CERT | Home/Kitchen Fire Safety and Planning Your Escape!

6:00pm–7:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Mira Mesa Library
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) San Diego trains and empowers residents in disaster preparedness to help themselves, their families, their business, and their communities before, in the aftermath of, or in an ongoing

Swing Dance Under the Dome w/Live Music

6:00pm–7:45pm
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Qualcomm Dome Terrace - Central
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Event Details:

With Live Music from Chickenbone Slim

Swing dance comes to the library!  Swing Dancing San Diego will lead a free introductory lesson and host a rooftop dance under the Dome!