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Remember Us The Holocaust (RUTH) Exhibit

All Day 1/12 - 6/28
LJ - Garth Family Reading Level - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages

Now extended through June 28, 2026!

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Garth Family Reading Level - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Now extended through June 28, 2026!

UC Library Branch Closure

All Day 8/18 - 8/18
University Community Library

Our facility will be closed starting Monday, August 18, 2025 Reopening Spring 2026 due to facility improvements.

Closing
Branches:
University Community Library
Description:

Our facility will be closed starting Monday, August 18, 2025 Reopening Spring 2026 due to facility improvements.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

OnView | Brent Jensen

All Day 11/1 - 1/31
Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
All Ages

Photography by Brent Jensen.

 

 

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Photography by Brent Jensen.

 

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

OnView | Hupil Exhibit

All Day 11/1 - 1/31
Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
All Ages

A display of women’s traditional woven and embroidered blouse, called a huipil, worn by Mayan women as a central part of their distinctive local attire. Presented by Penelope Bledsoe.

 

 

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

A display of women’s traditional woven and embroidered blouse, called a huipil, worn by Mayan women as a central part of their distinctive local attire. Presented by Penelope Bledsoe.

 

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

OnView | Color it Contemporary

All Day 11/4 - 1/17
LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
All Ages

November 4, 2025 – January 17, 2026

 

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

November 4, 2025 – January 17, 2026

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

OnView | Young M. Jo

All Day 11/15 - 1/30
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
All Ages

Art by Young M. Jo

 

 

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Art by Young M. Jo

 

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

OnView | The Poetry of Vintage Nostalgia

All Day 12/11 - 1/31
MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
All Ages

Still life photographs by Victoria Amelina, celebrating the natural beauty of the San Diego region.

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Still life photographs by Victoria Amelina, celebrating the natural beauty of the San Diego region.

Gallery Closed for Installation

All Day 1/5 - 1/30
AC - Art Gallery - Central at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Art Gallery - Central
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Memory Screenings (in Study Room 1)

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Sharp Healthcare Workshop
Age Group:
Older Adults

If you are concerned about changes in your memory, the Sharp Neuro-cognitive Research Center is offering free screenings to help detect early signs of memory loss and other cognitive issues. 

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Sharp Healthcare Workshop
Event Details:

If you are concerned about changes in your memory, the Sharp Neuro-cognitive Research Center is offering free screenings to help detect early signs of memory loss and other cognitive issues. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Southern Caregiver Resource Center

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Balboa Library
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

The Southern Caregiver Resource Center will table at the library to offer information and resources to the community about caregiver support services. 

Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

The Southern Caregiver Resource Center will table at the library to offer information and resources to the community about caregiver support services. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
MV - Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance (Tai Ji Quan) has been shown to improve balance and mobility and reduce the risk of falls.  People of all ability levels are welcome.  This class can be conducted from a seated or standing position.&nbsp

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: MV - Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance (Tai Ji Quan) has been shown to improve balance and mobility and reduce the risk of falls.  People of all ability levels are welcome.  This class can be conducted from a seated or standing position.&nbsp

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Kids Craft Time

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
OB - Children's Area - Ocean Beach at Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age

Get crafty at the library every week! Each week there will be a unique craft that is fun for all ages. All supplies will be provided.

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Room: OB - Children's Area - Ocean Beach
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Get crafty at the library every week! Each week there will be a unique craft that is fun for all ages. All supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Brushstrokes & Bookworms: A Community Book Club for Art-Loving Readers

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
MH - Study Room 3 - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

This club for adult readers who love art will discuss a popular book related to art. Check out a copy of the book at the branch while supplies last. To register and obtain more information, go to https://www.enaartgroup.com/events.

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: MH - Study Room 3 - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

This club for adult readers who love art will discuss a popular book related to art. Check out a copy of the book at the branch while supplies last. To register and obtain more information, go to https://www.enaartgroup.com/events.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Knit and Crochet Circle

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Bring your knit and crochet projects and socialize with fellow stitchers! All levels welcome; however, no instruction is provided. 

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Bring your knit and crochet projects and socialize with fellow stitchers! All levels welcome; however, no instruction is provided. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Make It! Zine Making Station

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
AC - IDEA Lab Program - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
All Ages

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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Ukulele Lessons

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Learn how to play ukulele! 

Fun and easy for beginners. Bring your own ukulele, or borrow one provided in class. You can join at any time. The first part of each class is for newbies.

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Learn how to play ukulele! 

Fun and easy for beginners. Bring your own ukulele, or borrow one provided in class. You can join at any time. The first part of each class is for newbies.

This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

La Jolla Library Poetry Group

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

The La Jolla Library Poetry Group meets the third Thursday of every month at the La Jolla Library from 2pm to 3pm. 

 

New and experienced poets come together to read and share their poems.

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

The La Jolla Library Poetry Group meets the third Thursday of every month at the La Jolla Library from 2pm to 3pm. 

 

New and experienced poets come together to read and share their poems.

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Serra Mesa Village (SMV)

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
SM - Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Older Adults

Monthly meeting of Serra Mesa Village 

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: SM - Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of Serra Mesa Village 

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Chess Club

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

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.

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.

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Craft Circle

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
SC - Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery - San Carlos at San Carlos Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Older Adults
Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: SC - Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery - San Carlos
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Art
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2:30pm - 6:00pm
LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Featured, Homework Help
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Kids K through 8th: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Homework Help
Event Details:

Kids K through 8th: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Ukulele Time

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Uke players of all skill levels are invited to come together to strum, sing, learn, teach, share, and most of all, have fun. 

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Uke players of all skill levels are invited to come together to strum, sing, learn, teach, share, and most of all, have fun. 

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
CH - Learning Center - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Featured, Homework Help
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

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.

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.

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
LO - Homework Center - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Featured, Homework Help
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

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.

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.