Signing Storytime with Signs at Play

10:00am–10:30am

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

North Clairemont Library

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Library Branch: North Clairemont Library

Room: NC - Main Area - North Clairemont

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning

Event Details:

Children learn simple signing in a fun, storytime format.

Baby/Toddler Storytime

10:00am–11:00am

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

City Heights/Weingart Library

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Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library

Room: CT - Children's Area - City Heights/Weingart

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning

Event Details:

Join us as we read, sing, and dance this special Storytime, which encourages a love of reading and builds essential early literacy skills. A unique craft follows each Storytime.

Let's Play, Thursdays!

10:00am–11:00am

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

University Heights Library

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Library Branch: University Heights Library

Room: UH - Children's Area - University Heights

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

Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature

Event Details:

Bring the kiddos to the library every Thursday morning for a variety of play! Storytime, crafts, dancing, songs and most of all FUN!

Mahjong for Seniors

10:00am–12:00pm

Adults, Older Adults

Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Room: SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Community Engagement

Event Details:

Mahjong for Seniors

Join Us for Senior Mahjong at the Library!

Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Drawing Class with Mr. Luan

10:30am–11:15am

Preschoolers

Linda Vista Library

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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library

Room: LV - Children's Storytime Nook - Linda Vista

Age Group: Preschoolers

Program Type: Online/Virtual, Art, Community Engagement,

Event Details:

I'll show kids how to draw basic shapes. Then we'll add other elements to those shapes to create popular objects like people, bunnies, cars, fish, caterpillars, houses, etc.. Throughout the lessen I'll have them color parts of those ob

Halloween Story Time in the Park ft. Willow BeMine

10:30am–11:30am

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Kensington-Normal Heights Library

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Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library

Room: KN - Park Area - Kensington

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

Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, LGBTQIA+, Literature

Event Details:

Join us for a very special Storytime in the Park with the one and only Willow BeMine!

Blood Drive with the American National Red Cross

10:30am–4:30pm

Teens, 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: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness

Event Details:

On October 30th we’ll roll up our sleeves and help save lives! The Red Cross has 140 years of experience providing humanitarian aid—including more than 75 years of supplying blood to those in need.

Morning Storytime

11:00am–11:30am

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Rancho Bernardo Library

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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library

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

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature

Event Details:

Please join Ms. Ellie or Ms. Helene for storytime, songs, and some fun!

Zumba for Kids

11:00am–12:00pm

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

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, Elementary School Age

Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Wellness

Event Details:

Come and enjoy our free Zumba for Kids program for babies and toddlers. This program involves music and movement to help kids strengthen their motor skills.

Stay and Play

11:30am–12:00pm

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Rancho Bernardo Library

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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library

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

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature

Event Details:

After Preschool Storytime, we will be hosting a Stay and Play!

Parents and Caregivers- play with your children or watch them as they play with other children.

Chess Club

2:00pm–5:00pm

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

Point Loma/Hervey Library

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Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library

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

Program Type: Community Engagement

Event Details:

Interested in achieving better brain function while improving your memory, cognitive abilities, and strategic thinking? Then play chess!

Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world.

Chess Club

3:30pm–5:00pm

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

Program Type: Community Engagement

Event Details:

Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world. We welcome players with all levels of chess experience from beginners to advanced. Recommended for ages 10 and up.

Tinker Thursday

4:00pm–5:00pm

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Skyline Hills Library

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Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library

Room: SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills

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

Program Type: Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation

Event Details:

Join us to create masterpieces with your community!

Oct. 2: Nichos
Oct. 9: Tortillas
Oct.16: Piñatas
Oct. 23 Peruvian Paper Arpillera Art
Oct. 30: Sugar Skulls

Downtown Chess @ San Diego Central Library/1st floor Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center

4:00pm–5:30pm

All Ages

Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: AC - Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center - Central

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation

Event Details:

Join us every Thursday from 4:00 - 5:30 pm for Chess in the 1st floor Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center, off of the main lobby of the San Diego Central Library.

Teen Center Halloween Spooktacular

4:00pm–5:30pm

Middle School Age, Teens

Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

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

Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens

Program Type: Community Engagement

Event Details:

Join the Teen Center for a night of eerie fun! Food, games, crafts, a costume contest and more!

Cancelled

Teen Game Room

4:00pm–5:45pm

Middle School Age, Teens

Central Library

Cancelled

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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

Event Details:

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