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This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.
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Chess at the Beach

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Lobby - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Let's play chess!  All ages and skill levels are welcome to play casual games in our relaxed setting.  Do you prefer slow chess, blitz chess, clock or no clock?  ...

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Lobby - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Let's play chess!  All ages and skill levels are welcome to play casual games in our relaxed setting. 

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Pajama Storytime

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Get ready to “Shake Your Sillies Out”! Enjoy stories, fingerplays, and songs selected for toddlers and preschoolers. Shhhh! Don’t tell them we’re getting them ready for kinderga...

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Get ready to “Shake Your Sillies Out”!

Enjoy stories, fingerplays, and songs selected for toddlers and preschoolers. Shhhh! Don’t tell them we’re getting them ready for kindergarten. The focus is on FUN! 

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

Banned Book Club

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Please join other book loving community members for the monthly meeting of the Banned Book Club.  We read and discuss banned and challenged classics and other thought-provokin...

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Please join other book loving community members for the monthly meeting of the Banned Book Club.  We read and discuss banned and challenged classics and other thought-provoking titles.  September is when we choose our books to discuss in

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

Banned Book Club

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Please join other book loving community members for the monthly meeting of the Banned Book Club.  We read and discuss banned and challenged classics and other thought-provokin...

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Please join other book loving community members for the monthly meeting of the Banned Book Club.  We read and discuss banned and challenged classics and other thought-provoking titles.  September is when we choose our books to discuss in

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Kamishibai Storytime

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us for a Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai. (Kami = paper; shibai = theatre). A storyteller stands behind a little wooden theatre and reveals a series of illus...

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join us for a Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai. (Kami = paper; shibai = theatre).

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Outdoor Kids Dance Party

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Taylor Greene - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us on the Taylor Greene to sing, dance, and move along to favorite kids songs. Recommended for toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers. Kids and Grownups will twist, sh...

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Taylor Greene - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join us on the Taylor Greene to sing, dance, and move along to favorite kids songs.

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Area - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join Children’s Librarian Miss Julie for stories, songs, fingerplays, and lots of fun!  This program is designed for children ages 2-4.  

Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Children's Area - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Join Children’s Librarian Miss Julie for stories, songs, fingerplays, and lots of fun!  This program is designed for children ages 2-4.

 

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Rhythm and Movement

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Area - Ocean Beach at Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, , Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

In this highly interactive, music-based storytime program, children have the opportunity to make music, learn beats, and dance and move to the sounds. All ages are welcome to atten...

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Room: Children's Area - Ocean Beach
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Literature
Event Details:

In this highly interactive, music-based storytime program, children have the opportunity to make music, learn beats, and dance and move to the sounds. All ages are welcome to attend.

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Storytime

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us in the library's spacious community room where we can all safely space out for a Storytime with Miss Melissa or Miss Jennifer appropriate for preschoolers. This Storytime r...

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Join us in the library's spacious community room where we can all safely space out for a Storytime with Miss Melissa or Miss Jennifer appropriate for preschoolers.

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

Adult Enrichment / Recreación para adultos

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

We are providing activities for adults to choose from: board games, adult coloring, puzzles, etc.  Choose your activity and socialize with others.  Bilingual.

Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

We are providing activities for adults to choose from: board games, adult coloring, puzzles, etc.  Choose your activity and socialize with others. 

Bilingual.

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Dance Pants Party

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Recommended for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary-school age kids, this simple dance program will feature "The Wheels on the Bus," "Baby Shark," and more. Families, it’s...

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Recommended for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary-school age kids, this simple dance program will feature "The Wheels on the Bus," "Baby Shark," and more. Families, it’s time to get your groove on!

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

Tierrasanta Mahjong Group

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 11:30am - 2:30pm
Community Room - Tierrasanta at Tierrasanta Library
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

A gathering of intermediate & advanced players who want to enjoy a few rounds of mahjong together! Materials are provided

Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

A gathering of intermediate & advanced players who want to enjoy a few rounds of mahjong together!

Materials are provided

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.

Gardening Exchange

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Cass Street Plaza at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Stop and Swap: Seeds, Plants, Veggies, Fruits, Flowers and More! Too many zucchinis? Lots of cut flowers? Succulents getting too big? Fruits and Veggies galore? Ordered too many...

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Cass Street Plaza
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:

Stop and Swap: Seeds, Plants, Veggies, Fruits, Flowers and More!

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

Afternoon Crafting

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Area - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us on the Patio outside the children's room for arts and crafts after school every Wednesday at 2pm. Activities are designed for school age children.  Young kids may r...

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Children's Area - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Join us on the Patio outside the children's room for arts and crafts after school every Wednesday at 2pm.

Activities are designed for school age children.  Young kids may require parent assistance.

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Anime Club

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Tierrasanta at Tierrasanta Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Films
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

🌟 Step into the mesmerizing world of anime at our teen Anime Club! Wednesdays at 4:00 pm! 🌟   Calling all teens ages 13-18! Embark on an epic journey with us as we ...

Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Films
Event Details:

🌟 Step into the mesmerizing world of anime at our teen Anime Club! Wednesdays at 4:00 pm! 🌟

 

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

Lego Club

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Come join us for Lego Club on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 4pm - 5pm! The library provides the Lego for creative free build. Creations are displayed at the libr...

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Come join us for Lego Club on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 4pm - 5pm! The library provides the Lego for creative free build. Creations are displayed at the library for 2 weeks. All materials must stay at the library.

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 One, Crochet Too

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Oliver McMillan I CAN! Center (1st Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Beginners always welcome. We supply the materials. Individuals with visual impairment and the hard of hearing are encouraged to attend!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Oliver McMillan I CAN! Center (1st Floor)
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Beginners always welcome. We supply the materials. Individuals with visual impairment and the hard of hearing are encouraged to attend!

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 One, Crochet Too

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Oliver McMillan I CAN! Center (1st Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Beginners always welcome. We supply the materials. Individuals with visual impairment and the hard of hearing are encouraged to attend!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Oliver McMillan I CAN! Center (1st Floor)
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Beginners always welcome. We supply the materials. Individuals with visual impairment and the hard of hearing are encouraged to attend!

Block

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:00pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Closing
Branches:
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.

Baby & Toddler Storytime

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

Babies and toddlers ages 0-18 months and their caregivers will enjoy songs, lap-sits and rhymes that foster early literacy skills.

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Babies and toddlers ages 0-18 months and their caregivers will enjoy songs, lap-sits and rhymes that foster early literacy skills.

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Storytime

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Area - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join Miss Valerie in the Children's Storywell for a Storytime appropriate for toddlers and preschoolers. 

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Children's Area - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Join Miss Valerie in the Children's Storywell for a Storytime appropriate for toddlers and preschoolers. 

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Stay & Play Storytime

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join Ms. Camille and Ms. Melissa every Thursday at the OB Rec Center for storytime and free play for children 0 to 5 years old. Each week children will have the opportunity to expl...

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

Join Ms. Camille and Ms. Melissa every Thursday at the OB Rec Center for storytime and free play for children 0 to 5 years old. Each week children will have the opportunity to explore and socialize and so will their caregivers!

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

Fun & Games for Seniors

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Preschool storytime for babies, toddlers, and all preschoolers! All Ages are welcome to join us for a fun and educational storytime featuring songs, lullabies, nursery rhymes, f...

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Preschool storytime for babies, toddlers, and all preschoolers!