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Chess Club

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

All ages are welcome. Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world. We welcome players with all levels of chess experience from beginners...

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

All ages are welcome.

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

StoryBox Theatre: Kamishibai

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch (Opens Fall 2024)
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Program Includes Kit
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Presented by Write Out Loud San Diego, "StoryBox" is the American name given to the Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai. StoryBox combines dramatic storytelling ...

Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch (Opens Fall 2024)
Room: Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Program Includes Kit
Event Details:

Presented by Write Out Loud San Diego, "StoryBox" is the American name given to the Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai.

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

Kid's Arts & Crafts

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Emily Brightwood Children's Area - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Art, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us for an hour fun of artistic exploration and creativity! Offering a variety of hands-on activities that will inspire their imagination and creativity.

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Emily Brightwood Children's Area - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art, Early Learning
Event Details:

Join us for an hour fun of artistic exploration and creativity!

Offering a variety of hands-on activities that will inspire their imagination and creativity.

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.

Art Smarts: An Art Class for Homeschoolers

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Homeschool Resource Center at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Join us for a monthly art class for homeschoolers ages 6 and up. We'll engage in various artforms including drawing and painting. Registration is required below. For children under...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Homeschool Resource Center
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join us for a monthly art class for homeschoolers ages 6 and up. We'll engage in various artforms including drawing and painting. Registration is required below.

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

Friday, May 2, 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.

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.

Lego Builders' Club

Friday, May 2, 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....

Cancelled
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. 

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.

Mandarin Chinese Storytime

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us for Chinese stories and songs with Miss Canndy.  This program is for children, but all ages are welcome.  Please note that this is not a bilingual storytime. ...

Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Event Details:

Join us for Chinese stories and songs with Miss Canndy.  This program is for children, but all ages are welcome.  Please note that this is not a bilingual storytime.  This program will be held on the first Saturday of the month in t

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

Saturday Drop In Craft

Saturday, May 3, 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! 

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.

Garden Exchange

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Front Plaza - Rancho Penasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
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: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Front Plaza - Rancho Penasquitos
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!

Too many zucchinis? Lots of cut flowers? Succulents getting too big? Fruits and Veggies galore? Ordered too many radish seeds?

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 Free Play

Saturday, May 3, 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
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Chess Club

Saturday, May 3, 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.

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

Villa Musica -Violin Classes

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:45pm
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Violin classes with Villa Musica! Violin ages 7-9, 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm Violin ages 10-12, 2:15 pm - 3:00 pm Level 2, 3:00pm - 3:45pm RSVP is required. Villa Musica will l...

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Violin classes with Villa Musica!

Violin ages 7-9, 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm

Violin ages 10-12, 2:15 pm - 3:00 pm

Level 2, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

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

Block Party - Lego Playtime for Kids

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

We supply the Legos, you provide the creativity!  Children ages 6-12 are invited to unleash their imaginations and build!  This program will meet on the first and third M...

Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

We supply the Legos, you provide the creativity!  Children ages 6-12 are invited to unleash their imaginations and build!  This program will meet on the first and third Monday of each month. 

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.
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.

Game On @ the Library

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch (Opens Fall 2024)
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Come enjoy a night of board games and fun! Feel free to bring beverages, snacks, and your own games. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided. Our selection of games inclu...

Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch (Opens Fall 2024)
Room: Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Come enjoy a night of board games and fun! Feel free to bring beverages, snacks, and your own games. Light refreshments and snacks will be 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.

Homework Help

Monday, May 5, 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 "Elementary School Age" group.

Crafternoon

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area - Tierrasanta at Tierrasanta Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join in on a fun filled afternoon of crafting. Materials provided. Designed for grades K - 3rd.

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

Join in on a fun filled afternoon of crafting. Materials provided. Designed for grades K - 3rd.

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 Signing Storytime

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch (Opens Fall 2024)
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Pajama Signing Storytime with Jennifer Duncan of Signs at Play is a cozy and fun event for families with young children. It combines the joy of bedtime stories with the added fun o...

Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch (Opens Fall 2024)
Room: Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Pajama Signing Storytime with Jennifer Duncan of Signs at Play is a cozy and fun event for families with young children. It combines the joy of bedtime stories with the added fun of baby sign language (ASL).

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

Bilingual Spanish Conversation Night

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, En Español
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Bilingual Spanish/English conversation night - practice your Spanish while mingling with others or playing Lotería. We will play games, and converse in Spanish. *(Program Age is id...

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, En Español
Event Details:

Bilingual Spanish/English conversation night - practice your Spanish while mingling with others or playing Lotería. We will play games, and converse in Spanish. *(Program Age is ideally set for grades 1st to 5th)

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

Storytime with Bookman

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Look! Over there! Coming out of that library! It's  . . . BOOKMAN! Using the superpower of reading, BOOKMAN has magically traveled all around the world – even into space! He's...

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Look! Over there! Coming out of that library! It's  . . . BOOKMAN! Using the superpower of reading, BOOKMAN has magically traveled all around the world – even into space!

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

Crafts for Kids with Mr. Luan

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Stretch your imagination and discover the artist within you've always known existed! Create fabulous crafts! In this program, get detailed instructions on how to make a craft you'l...

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Stretch your imagination and discover the artist within you've always known existed! Create fabulous crafts! In this program, get detailed instructions on how to make a craft you'll be able to take home!

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.

Pajama Storytime

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Community Room - Tierrasanta at Tierrasanta Library
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Snuggle up to a great book at Pajama Storytime. Put on your pajamas and head to the Tierrasanta library to join us for a special, evening Storytime. Little ones and their caregiver...

Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Snuggle up to a great book at Pajama Storytime. Put on your pajamas and head to the Tierrasanta library to join us for a special, evening Storytime.

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, May 7, 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 "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.

LEGO Club

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch (Opens Fall 2024)
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

LEGO club encourages children to learn while having fun! Creativity, problem solving, and teamwork are some of the skills that "playing" with LEGOS can teach children.  Joi...

Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch (Opens Fall 2024)
Room: Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

LEGO club encourages children to learn while having fun! Creativity, problem solving, and teamwork are some of the skills that "playing" with LEGOS can teach children.