Name: Chess Club
Start: 2025-05-23T15:30:00-07:00
End: 2025-05-23T17:00:00-07:00
Location: Rancho Peñasquitos

Chess pieces and chess board in black and white

Chess Club

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos

Program Type:

Community Engagement,

Age Group:

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

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, ch...

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos

Room: 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.

Dancing Through the Pages

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library

Program Type:

Literature, Performing Arts

Age Group:

Preschoolers

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 throu...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library

Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo

Age Group: Preschoolers

Program Type: 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!

Lego Builders' Club

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library

Age Group:

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Event Details:

Lego Builders' Club returns to Mira Mesa! What will you build today? Join us every Friday in the Community Room from 4:00-5:15. We provide the Legos you bring the creativity....

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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library

Room: Community Room - Mira Mesa

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

Event Details:

Lego Builders' Club returns to Mira Mesa! What will you build today? Join us every Friday in the Community Room from 4:00-5:15. We provide the Legos you bring the creativity. Free. No registration required.

Knitting and Crochet Circle

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library

Age Group:

All Ages, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Join the knitting and crochet circle. Improve your skills in these traditional art forms. Bring your project for social crafting!

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library

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

Event Details:

Join the knitting and crochet circle. Improve your skills in these traditional art forms. Bring your project for social crafting!

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

Homework Center at Logan Heights Library

Program Type:

Featured, Homework Help

Age Group:

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

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 assignm...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library

Room: Homework Center

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

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

Children's Area - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library

Program Type:

Featured, Homework Help

Age Group:

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

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 assignm...

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library

Room: Children's Area - 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.

Saturday Drop In Craft

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library

Program Type:

Art

Age Group:

Elementary School Age

Event Details:

Visit the library on Saturday & create a terrific craft. All supplies provided!

Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library

Age Group: Elementary School Age

Program Type: Art

Event Details:

Visit the library on Saturday & create a terrific craft. All supplies provided!

Art Class with Mel

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library

Program Type:

Art

Age Group:

All Ages

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. We will learn fun facts a...

Encouraged

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Art

Encouraged

Seats Remaining: 20

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 Free Play

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm

Children's Area - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library

Age Group:

Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Library Branch: North Clairemont Library

Room: Children's Area - North Clairemont

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

Page Turners Book Club

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Seminar 1 - North University at North University Community Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

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

Library Branch: North University Community Library

Room: Seminar 1 - North University

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion

Event Details:

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

Chess Club

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library

Program Type:

Science/STEAM

Age Group:

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Event Details:

Casual public chess meet, open to all skill levels. Chess club is for ages 7-17.

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library

Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley

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

Program Type: Science/STEAM

Event Details:

Casual public chess meet, open to all skill levels. Chess club is for ages 7-17.

RB Chess Club

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Children's Area - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library

Program Type:

Community Engagement

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Do you want to learn how to play chess? Do you already know how to play and are looking for the perfect place to play? Join us every Saturday for a fun game of chess with friends a...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library

Room: Children's Area - Rancho Bernardo

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Community Engagement

Event Details:

Do you want to learn how to play chess? Do you already know how to play and are looking for the perfect place to play? Join us every Saturday for a fun game of chess with friends at Rancho Bernardo Library!

Chess Club

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library

Program Type:

Community Engagement

Age Group:

Elementary School Age

Event Details:

All levels of players are welcome. There will be instruction for beginners and opportunities for kids to play against other kids at their own level. Geared to Grades 1-5.

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford

Age Group: Elementary School Age

Program Type: Community Engagement

Event Details:

All levels of players are welcome. There will be instruction for beginners and opportunities for kids to play against other kids at their own level. Geared to Grades 1-5.

Mandarin Chinese Storytime 中文故事時間

Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Community Room - North University at North University Community Library

Program Type:

Celebration Month, Cultural Appreciation

Event Details:

Ms. Lily presents stories and songs in Mandarin. All ages are welcome.

Library Branch: North University Community Library

Room: Community Room - North University

Program Type: Celebration Month, Cultural Appreciation

Event Details:

Ms. Lily presents stories and songs in Mandarin.

All ages are welcome.

Memorial Day

All Day

SDPL Virtual Branch, Central Library, Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library, Balboa Library, Carmel Mountain Ranch Library, Carmel Valley Library, City Heights/Weingart Library, City Heights Performance Annex, Clairemont Library, College-Rolando Library, Kensington-Normal Heights Library, La Jolla/Riford Library, Linda Vista Library, Logan Heights Library, Mira Mesa Library, Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library, Mission Valley Library, Mountain View/Beckwourth Library, North Clairemont Library, North Park Library, North University Community Library, Oak Park Library, Ocean Beach Library, Otay Mesa-Nestor Library, Pacific Beach/Taylor Library, Pacific Highlands Ranch (Opens Fall 2024), Paradise Hills Library, Point Loma/Hervey Library, Rancho Bernardo Library, Rancho Peñasquitos, San Carlos Library, San Ysidro Library, Scripps Miramar Ranch Library, Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library, Skyline Hills Library, Tierrasanta Library, University Community Library, University Heights Library, Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library, Outreach

Closed for Holiday

Closing

Branches:

SDPL Virtual Branch, Central Library, Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library, Balboa Library, Carmel Mountain Ranch Library, Carmel Valley Library, City Heights/Weingart Library, City Heights Performance Annex, Clairemont Library, College-Rolando Library, Kensington-Normal Heights Library, La Jolla/Riford Library, Linda Vista Library, Logan Heights Library, Mira Mesa Library, Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library, Mission Valley Library, Mountain View/Beckwourth Library, North Clairemont Library, North Park Library, North University Community Library, Oak Park Library, Ocean Beach Library, Otay Mesa-Nestor Library, Pacific Beach/Taylor Library, Pacific Highlands Ranch (Opens Fall 2024), Paradise Hills Library, Point Loma/Hervey Library, Rancho Bernardo Library, Rancho Peñasquitos, San Carlos Library, San Ysidro Library, Scripps Miramar Ranch Library, Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library, Skyline Hills Library, Tierrasanta Library, University Community Library, University Heights Library, Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library, Outreach

Description:

Closed for Holiday

Open book with a pop-up castle and bridge

Storytime at the Library

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Children's Area - Balboa at Balboa Library

Age Group:

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Event Details:

Join us for indoor Storytime at the Balboa Library. Children and caregivers will have the branch to themselves before we open to the public. We’ll read fun stories and sing songs. ...

Library Branch: Balboa Library

Room: Children's Area - Balboa

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Event Details:

Join us for indoor Storytime at the Balboa Library. Children and caregivers will have the branch to themselves before we open to the public. We’ll read fun stories and sing songs. There will be take-home crafts, giveaways & more!

Music and Motion

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:15pm

Mountain View/Beckwourth Library

Age Group:

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Event Details:

Come join us every Tuesday at 11:30am for Music and Motion! This program is designed to introduce babies and toddlers to music, dance and instruments. We will learn new motor skill...

Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Event Details:

Come join us every Tuesday at 11:30am for Music and Motion! This program is designed to introduce babies and toddlers to music, dance and instruments. We will learn new motor skills, shake our sillies out and sing at the top of our lungs.

Gentle Yoga

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library

Program Type:

Wellness

Age Group:

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

An instructor from Silver Age Yoga will lead a yoga program that can be done on a mat or a chair. Silver Age Yoga is a 501(c)(3) whose mission is to provide health enhancing ...

Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library

Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Wellness

Event Details:

An instructor from Silver Age Yoga will lead a yoga program that can be done on a mat or a chair. Silver Age Yoga is a 501(c)(3) whose mission is to provide health enhancing yoga classes for seniors. Although this program is designed f

Mind-Body Fitness for Older Adults

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library

Program Type:

Wellness

Age Group:

Older Adults

Event Details:

Mind-Body Fitness for Older Adults is a restorative and contemplative class designed to promote physical and emotional balance, release stress, and create greater inner awareness t...

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford

Age Group: Older Adults

Program Type: Wellness

Event Details:

Mind-Body Fitness for Older Adults is a restorative and contemplative class designed to promote physical and emotional balance, release stress, and create greater inner awareness through Hatha Chair Yoga.

Chair Yoga

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 11:45am - 12:15pm

Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library

Program Type:

Accessibility, Community Engagement, Wellness

Age Group:

Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Work on your flexibility, strength building and quiet your mind with functional movement practice. Participate at your own ability. Wear flexible clothing and bring any preferred y...

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library

Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Accessibility, Community Engagement, Wellness

Event Details:

Work on your flexibility, strength building and quiet your mind with functional movement practice. Participate at your own ability. Wear flexible clothing and bring any preferred yoga equipment.

Photograph of 3 babies with different skin tones and hair colors playing with blocks

Baby Play & Learn

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Children's Area - Ocean Beach at Ocean Beach Library

Program Type:

Community Engagement, Literature

Age Group:

Babies/Toddlers

Event Details:

Baby Play & Learn is designed to support the development of children ages 0-24 months. This program includes stories, rhymes, songs, and movement activities fol...

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library

Room: Children's Area - Ocean Beach

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers

Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature

Event Details:

Baby Play & Learn is designed to support the development of children ages 0-24 months. This program includes stories, rhymes, songs, and movement activities followed by an open play time.

Storytime with Ms Teri

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library

Program Type:

Literature

Age Group:

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Event Details:

Come one, come all to this story time designed for little ones and their caregivers. Enjoy songs, rhymes, and books with captivating illustrations.

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Room: Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Program Type: Literature

Event Details:

Come one, come all to this story time designed for little ones and their caregivers. Enjoy songs, rhymes, and books with captivating illustrations.

Fun & Games for Seniors

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 12:30pm - 3:00pm

Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Program Type:

Community Engagement

Age Group:

Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Open to the public and are free of charge. Play variety board games.

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Community Engagement

Event Details:

Open to the public and are free of charge. Play variety board games.

Adult Social Scrabble

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library

Age Group:

Adults, Older Adults

Library Branch: North Clairemont Library

Room: Meeting Room - North Clairemont

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

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