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

Kids Book Club and Craft

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Patio - Balboa at Balboa Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Join us on the second Monday of each month for a fun book discussion and craft for kids aged 8-12. This month we will be discussing  by .  Snacks are provided!Sponsored b...

Library Branch: Balboa Library
Room: Patio - Balboa
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Join us on the second Monday of each month for a fun book discussion and craft for kids aged 8-12. This month we will be discussing  by .  Snacks are provided!

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

Switch It Up!

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor) at Central Library
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Come and Just Dance with us! All skill levels welcome. Ages 12-18 only.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Come and Just Dance with us! All skill levels welcome. Ages 12-18 only.

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

Super STEAMio

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join the exciting Super STEAMio adventure as students explore potential and kinetic energy, elasticity, and engineering design. The mission? Create a Super STEAMio game course to h...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join the exciting Super STEAMio adventure as students explore potential and kinetic energy, elasticity, and engineering design. The mission?

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.

Homework Help

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Get personalized help with English, math, science, and more with one of our friendly,  qualified homework coaches. No registration required. First come, first served. Grades K...

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Get personalized help with English, math, science, and more with one of our friendly,  qualified homework coaches. No registration required. First come, first served. Grades K-12.

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

Lego Playtime

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Area - North Park at North Park Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Kids can enjoy being creative by building with LEGO blocks and DUPLO bricks. It's a great opportunity for exploring with new ideas, as well as sharing concepts and strategies with ...

Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Kids can enjoy being creative by building with LEGO blocks and DUPLO bricks. It's a great opportunity for exploring with new ideas, as well as sharing concepts and strategies with other attendees.

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

Meditation for a Happy Life

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Homeschool Resource Center at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Learn and practice meditation, improve harmony at home and at work, and build your wisdom and inner peace.  This secular and modern approach to traditional Buddhist teachings ...

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Homeschool Resource Center
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Learn and practice meditation, improve harmony at home and at work, and build your wisdom and inner peace.  This secular and modern approach to traditional Buddhist teachings is led by Ashley Davis, co-founder of The Center for Harmonious Liv

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.

Free Ballet Folkorico Classes - El Tesoro Del Folklor

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Black Box Theatre at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

Join El Tesoro Del Folklor at the Annex for free Ballet Folklorico classes! Children and adults from beginners to experienced are welcome to join this amazing group of talented per...

Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Black Box Theatre
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join El Tesoro Del Folklor at the Annex for free Ballet Folklorico classes! Children and adults from beginners to experienced are welcome to join this amazing group of talented performers to improve their skills.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

All Ages Craft: AAPI Month Lucky Cat Keychains

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Sign ups are required and will start on April 12 at noon.  Space is limited.Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Month at the library!  Local studio Toshwerks will f...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Sign ups are required and will start on April 12 at noon.  Space is limited.

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.

Girls Who Code Club Meeting

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Weekly meeting of the Girls Who Code Club Fall session. Registration Required at 9/9 Open House event or onsite to participate in Fall session. Access to a laptop/chromebook/iPa...

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Weekly meeting of the Girls Who Code Club Fall session. Registration Required at 9/9 Open House event or onsite to participate in Fall session.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Lego Club

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Come build your creations while making new friends!  All Legos will be supplied by the North University Community Branch Library.  Your creation may even be featured in o...

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Come build your creations while making new friends!  All Legos will be supplied by the North University Community Branch Library.  Your creation may even be featured in our display case!

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

Mystery Book Club

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: Meeting Room - North Clairemont
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Signing Pajama Storytime

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us for pajama storytime with...sign language basics to foster early literacy skills.This program is offered inside in our Community Room, and no registration is required.

Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

Join us for pajama storytime with...sign language basics to foster early literacy skills.

This program is offered inside in our Community Room, and no registration is required.

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

Evening Book Club

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Want to connect with other readers?   Welcome to Rancho Peñasquitos Library’s Evening Book Club, where you'll have the opportunity to connect with new people, read a variet...

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Want to connect with other readers?  

Welcome to Rancho Peñasquitos Library’s Evening Book Club, where you'll have the opportunity to connect with new people, read a variety of books, and engage in interesting discussions.

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

Fortune & Glory - SDPL's Role-Playing Game Program for Adults

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room 222 - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Explore New Worlds! Embark on Epic Adventures!Have you ever wanted to play role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons, but didn't know where to start? Join SDPL's new role-p...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 222 - Central
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Explore New Worlds! Embark on Epic Adventures!

Have you ever wanted to play role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons, but didn't know where to start? 

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

Pajama Storytime with Ms. Carrie

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Put on your favorite PJs and join Ms. Carrie in the Community Room Monday evenings for a pajama storytime.   Pajamas are encouraged, but not required. No sign up require...

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Put on your favorite PJs and join Ms. Carrie in the Community Room Monday evenings for a pajama storytime.

 

Pajamas are encouraged, but not required. No sign up required.

 

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

Pajamas Storytime

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Snook's Nook Storytime Area at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Put on your pajamas, grab your favorite stuffed animal and head to the library for storytime.

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Snook's Nook Storytime Area
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Put on your pajamas, grab your favorite stuffed animal and head to the library for storytime.

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

Monday Night Book Club

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Wellness
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

FREE Tai Chi for Seniors

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Black Box Theatre at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Older Adults
Event Details:

Join Little Saigon SD on Tuesday mornings at the Annex for FREE Tai Chi classes for seniors! These classes are intended to increase health and wellness, improve balance, flexi...

Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Black Box Theatre
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Join Little Saigon SD on Tuesday mornings at the Annex for FREE Tai Chi classes for seniors! 

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

Storytime at the Library

Tuesday, May 13, 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!

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

Virtual Tuesday Morning Storytime with Ms. Carrie

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join Ms. Carrie, on Zoom, Tuesday mornings for virtual stories, songs, and fun that foster early literacy skills.When you register for this storytime, you will receive an email wit...

Encouraged
Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join Ms. Carrie, on Zoom, Tuesday mornings for virtual stories, songs, and fun that foster early literacy skills.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytime with Mr. Luan

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, Literature, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

My Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, ...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

My Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten 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!

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Toddler Happy Hour

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Balboa Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Come join us for Toddler Happy Hour! The library  will open early, only to parents and caregivers with young children to come and meet their neighbors! Age-appropriate to...

Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Come join us for Toddler Happy Hour! The library  will open early, only to parents and caregivers with young children to come and meet their neighbors! Age-appropriate toys and games will be provided for the little ones to play with.

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

Super Hero Story Time at Comic Con Museum

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Ages 0-5Visit the Comic Con Museum on Free Tuesdays and enjoy a super hero story time with SDPL Librarian Ms. Wendy and/or Ms. Natale from the Central Library Children's Department...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning
Event Details:

Ages 0-5

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

Super Hero Story Time at Comic Con Museum

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Ages 0-5Visit the Comic Con Museum on Free Tuesdays and enjoy a super hero story time with SDPL Librarian Ms. Wendy and/or Ms. Natale from the Central Library Children's Department...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning
Event Details:

Ages 0-5