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Stay & Play Storytime

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
CH - Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Welcome families to Stay and Play!

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: CH - Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Welcome families to Stay and Play!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuento Bilingüe

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
OT - Children's Area - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Program Type:
Featured, En Español, Literature
Age Group:
All Ages

Families are invited to enjoy engaging stories and fun songs with our Youth Services Librarian, Ms. Jackie, and her jarana.  

Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: OT - Children's Area - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, En Español, Literature
Event Details:

Families are invited to enjoy engaging stories and fun songs with our Youth Services Librarian, Ms. Jackie, and her jarana.  

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Digital Navigator one-on-one assistance

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 11:30am - 3:00pm
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Program Type:
Featured, En Español
Age Group:
All Ages

Digital Navigators will be onsite for free, one-on-one assistance to help you.  Get basic tech support or improve your computer skills.

Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, En Español
Event Details:

Digital Navigators will be onsite for free, one-on-one assistance to help you.  Get basic tech support or improve your computer skills.

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

Digital Navigation

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 11:30am - 3:15pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Career & College, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Get help on the computers and with your digital devices from a Digital Navigator every Wednesday! 

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Age Group: All Ages, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Career & College, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Get help on the computers and with your digital devices from a Digital Navigator every Wednesday! 

This event is in the "All Ages" group
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

Bingo Night!

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
OK - Main Area - Oak Park at Oak Park Library
Age Group:
All Ages, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

🎉 Bingo Night! 🎉
Looking for midweek fun? Join us for Bingo Night every Wednesday from 4:00–5:00 PM!

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: OK - Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: All Ages, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

🎉 Bingo Night! 🎉
Looking for midweek fun? Join us for Bingo Night every Wednesday from 4:00–5:00 PM!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Bike Anywhere Day Pit Stop at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:30am - 9:30am
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Featured, Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages

Bike to work, school, or anywhere in San Diego. Pedal on over for refreshments, snacks, & a FREE Bike Anywhere Day t-shirt (while supplies last). 

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:

Bike to work, school, or anywhere in San Diego. Pedal on over for refreshments, snacks, & a FREE Bike Anywhere Day t-shirt (while supplies last). 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Thursday at the Movies

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Featured, Films
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us monthly for a screening of feature films that were adapted from books. Today we will be viewing...  We hope to see you there!

 

Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Films
Event Details:

Join us monthly for a screening of feature films that were adapted from books. Today we will be viewing...  We hope to see you there!

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Balboa Library Chess Club

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Balboa Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Do you enjoy playing chess or have you always wanted to learn? Chess increases problem solving skills, abstract reasoning, creative and strategic thinking, and pattern recognition. Best of all, it’s fun to play!

Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Do you enjoy playing chess or have you always wanted to learn? Chess increases problem solving skills, abstract reasoning, creative and strategic thinking, and pattern recognition. Best of all, it’s fun to play!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

HRC - CHESS CLUB

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MV - Homeschool Resource Center - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Have you always wanted to learn how to play chess or improve your skills? If you have never played before, or are just looking for someone to practice with, join us for some friendly competition!  All supplies are provided.

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: MV - Homeschool Resource Center - Mission Valley
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Have you always wanted to learn how to play chess or improve your skills? If you have never played before, or are just looking for someone to practice with, join us for some friendly competition!  All supplies are provided.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
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

Tinker Thursday

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Join us every Thursday for Tinker Thursday! Craft in community!

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: All Ages, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday for Tinker Thursday! Craft in community!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Chess Club

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Age Group:
All Ages

All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced.

All ages, children and adults!

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced.

All ages, children and adults!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Downtown Chess @ San Diego Central Library/1st Floor Lobby

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
AC - Lobby - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us every Thursday and Friday from 4:00pm - 5:30pm for Chess in the 1st floor main lobby. Downtown Chess meets in the 1st floor main lobby of the San Diego Central Library.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Lobby - Central
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday and Friday from 4:00pm - 5:30pm for Chess in the 1st floor main lobby. Downtown Chess meets in the 1st floor main lobby of the San Diego Central Library.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Genealogy Research: Meet with our volunteer genealogist 10am to 2pm

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
AC - Genealogy Table in Marilyn & Gene Marx Special Collections Center (9th Floor) - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages

For those contemplating constructing a family tree, as well as for experienced genealogy researchers.

Volunteers are there to help guide you in your research.

No appointment necessary. First come, first served.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Genealogy Table in Marilyn & Gene Marx Special Collections Center (9th Floor) - Central
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

For those contemplating constructing a family tree, as well as for experienced genealogy researchers.

Volunteers are there to help guide you in your research.

No appointment necessary. First come, first served.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Downtown Chess @ San Diego Central Library/1st Floor Lobby

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
AC - Lobby - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us every Thursday and Friday from 4:00pm - 5:30pm for Chess in the 1st floor main lobby. Downtown Chess meets in the 1st floor main lobby of the San Diego Central Library.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Lobby - Central
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday and Friday from 4:00pm - 5:30pm for Chess in the 1st floor main lobby. Downtown Chess meets in the 1st floor main lobby of the San Diego Central Library.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Friends of the San Diego Public Library Monthly Book Sale

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 9:00am - 2:00pm
University Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
All Ages

The Friends of the San Diego Public Library will be hosting its next book sale at the University Heights Branch Library at 4193 Park Blvd (at Howard Ave), San Diego 92103. Enter at the Sprouts parking lot entrance via Howard Ave.

Library Branch: University Heights Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

The Friends of the San Diego Public Library will be hosting its next book sale at the University Heights Branch Library at 4193 Park Blvd (at Howard Ave), San Diego 92103. Enter at the Sprouts parking lot entrance via Howard Ave.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Art Express @ San Diego Museum of Art

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 9:45am - 2:00pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages, Preschoolers

Come join us at (San Diego Museum of Art) SDMA for free entry, tour, and art workshop.   Bus transportation will be provided to and from the museum.

Tours are designed for kids ages 4-12 and their caregivers.

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Age Group: All Ages, Preschoolers
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Come join us at (San Diego Museum of Art) SDMA for free entry, tour, and art workshop.   Bus transportation will be provided to and from the museum.

Tours are designed for kids ages 4-12 and their caregivers.

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

Bilingual Storytime

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, En Español
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Early Learning, En Español
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Mandarin Chinese Storytime

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us for Mandarin Chinese stories and songs with Ms. Canndy at the Community Room in the Mira Mesa Library. All ages are welcome! Th storytime will be on the 3rd Saturday of the month (subject to change).

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Join us for Mandarin Chinese stories and songs with Ms. Canndy at the Community Room in the Mira Mesa Library. All ages are welcome! Th storytime will be on the 3rd Saturday of the month (subject to change).

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Lego and Rokenbok Club

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us every Saturday from 10:30am-12pm for Lego and Rokenbok Club! Patrons will be able to build at their own pace.

We will provide a lego square to build on and patrons can continue to build on it week after week. 

Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Join us every Saturday from 10:30am-12pm for Lego and Rokenbok Club! Patrons will be able to build at their own pace.

We will provide a lego square to build on and patrons can continue to build on it week after week. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Pokemon Trading Card Game Hangout

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
MM - Seminar/Booksale Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages

Come test out your Pokémon Trainer skills and aim to be the very best at our Pokémon TCG hangout!

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: MM - Seminar/Booksale Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Come test out your Pokémon Trainer skills and aim to be the very best at our Pokémon TCG hangout!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Chess Club

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
SK - Family Place Center - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages

Saturday of each month, come and join us with Mr. Jesus to learn the skills of playing Chess. For all ages.

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: SK - Family Place Center - Skyline Hills
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:

Saturday of each month, come and join us with Mr. Jesus to learn the skills of playing Chess. For all ages.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Needles, Hooks and Good Books

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
OK - Homework Area - Oak Park at Oak Park Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Calling all fiber artists! Bring your crochet, knitting, or textile projects and connect with others at our library meet-up. Learn from others, share your skills, and create together. Some supplies are available for beginners.

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: OK - Homework Area - Oak Park
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Calling all fiber artists! Bring your crochet, knitting, or textile projects and connect with others at our library meet-up. Learn from others, share your skills, and create together. Some supplies are available for beginners.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Friends of the San Diego Public Library Monthly Book Sale

Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
University Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
All Ages

The Friends of the San Diego Public Library will be hosting its next book sale at the University Heights Branch Library at 4193 Park Blvd (at Howard Ave), San Diego 92103. Enter at the Sprouts parking lot entrance.

Library Branch: University Heights Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

The Friends of the San Diego Public Library will be hosting its next book sale at the University Heights Branch Library at 4193 Park Blvd (at Howard Ave), San Diego 92103. Enter at the Sprouts parking lot entrance.

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

Digital Navigation

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:45pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Career & College, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Get help on the computers and with your digital devices from a Digital Navigator every Monday! 

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Age Group: All Ages, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Career & College, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Get help on the computers and with your digital devices from a Digital Navigator every Monday!