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Bilingual Storytime

10:00am–10:30am

All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Room: SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch

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

Program Type: Early Learning, En Español

Event Details:

Around the World in Storytime!
Bilingual Storytime – Saturdays (Except the First Saturday of the Month)

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: MH - 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 maybe a storytime! We will dance to fun songs, use egg shakers, and dance with bubbles!

Cancelled

Bilingual Hindi/English Story Time

10:00am–11:00am

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Mira Mesa Library

Cancelled

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library

Room: MM - Children's Area - Mira Mesa

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!

College-Rolando Book Club

10:00am–11:00am

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

College-Rolando Library

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Literature

Event Details:

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

Contact the branch for reserved copies.

2026 Schedule of Book Club Books

PAWS to Read! /Perros para leer!

10:00am–11:00am

All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Logan Heights Library

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library

Room: LO - Children's Area - Logan Heights

Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Program Type: Featured, Early Learning, Literature

Event Details:

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!

Fiction Lovers Book Club

10:00am–11:30am

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

North University Community Library

Library Branch: North University Community Library

Room: NU - Seminar 1 - North University

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion, Literature

Event Details:

The Fiction Lovers title for this month will be posted at a later date. Please contact library staff if you have any questions.

Dance Pants Jam

10:30am–11:00am

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Carmel Mountain Ranch Library

Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library

Room: CM - Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Program Type: Early Learning, Wellness

Event Details:

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.

Preschool Storytime with Mr. Luan (IN-PERSON)

10:30am–11:15am

Preschoolers

Linda Vista Library

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!

Art Class with Mel

10:30am–11:30am

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

La Jolla/Riford Library

Registration Encouraged

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Room: LJ - IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford

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

Program Type: Art

Registration Encouraged

Event Details:

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

Lego Club

10:30am–11:30am

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

San Carlos Library

Library Branch: San Carlos Library

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

Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Saturday Story Time in the Park

10:30am–11:30am

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Kensington-Normal Heights Library

Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library

Room: KN - Park Area - Kensington

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature

Event Details:

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!

Garden Exchange

10:30am–12:00pm

All Ages

Pacific Highlands Ranch Library

Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Wellness

Event Details:

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?

LEGO Free Play

11:00am–1:00pm

Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

North Clairemont Library

Library Branch: North Clairemont Library

Room: NC - Children's Area - North Clairemont

Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Program Type: Art, Early Learning, Science/STEAM

Event Details:

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

Innovation Station Science Fun!

11:30am–12:30pm

La Jolla/Riford Library

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Room: LJ - IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford

Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM

Event Details:

Join us at the Innovation Station where we'll learn about electricity by making LED light up cards. All supplies are provided and no reservations are needed. Open to kids of all ages.

3D Lab Open Hours

1:00pm–3:30pm

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.

Everyone Plays @ The Library

1:00pm–5:00pm

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

Rancho Peñasquitos Library

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:

EVERYONE Plays @ the Library is a fun way to play your own board games with new friends or play the many games on hand at the library.

Whether you’re already an avid board gamer or are looking to learn, all ages are welcome!

Room To Write

1:30pm–3:00pm

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library

Room: MX - Multi-Media Room - Valencia Park/Malcolm X

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

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

Chess Club

2:00pm–3:00pm

All Ages

Skyline Hills Library

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library

Room: SK - Family Place Center - Skyline Hills

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness

Event Details:

Saturday of each month, come and join us with Mr. Jesus to learn the skills of playing Chess. For all ages.

Cancelled

Adult Coloring Club

3:30pm–4:30pm

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Tierrasanta Library

Cancelled

Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library

Room: TS - Main Area - Tierrasanta

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Art

Event Details:

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.

IDEA lab CAD club school aged kids & teens

3:30pm–5:00pm

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

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

Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM

Event Details:

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.

Cinema Club

4:00pm–5:00pm

Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Oak Park Library

Registration Encouraged

Library Branch: Oak Park Library

Room: OK - Main Area - Oak Park

Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Featured, Book Discussion, Films

Registration Encouraged

Event Details:

Love movies and TV shows?

CALENDAR UPDATE

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

Join us at the Innovation Station where we'll learn about electricity by making LED light up cards. All supplies are provided and no reservations are needed. Open to kids of all ages.

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.