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DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
CT - Upstairs Lobby/Homework Area - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Featured, Homework Help
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

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.

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: CT - Upstairs Lobby/Homework Area - City Heights/Weingart
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.

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

Teen IDEA Lab /Laboratorio de Ideas para Adolescentes

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 3:30pm - 7:00pm
LO - David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens

The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software.

Featuring a music studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so much more!

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: LO - David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab - Logan Heights
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software.

Featuring a music studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so much more!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Slime Olympics

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 3:30pm - 7:30pm
MX - Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab - Valencia Park/Malcom X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Teens

Mix it. Test it. Compete.

Do you....and your slime recipe... have what it takes to win gold?

Join us for the ultimate slime showdown where you’ll design and engineer your own custom slime to compete in three epic challenges:

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: MX - Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab - Valencia Park/Malcom X
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Mix it. Test it. Compete.

Do you....and your slime recipe... have what it takes to win gold?

Join us for the ultimate slime showdown where you’ll design and engineer your own custom slime to compete in three epic challenges:

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

Healthy Cooking: Eat Your Colors of the Rainbow - Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Cultural Appreciation, DiscoverU, Wellness
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with us and learn new and healthier recipes using ingredients from the colors of the rainbow!

A program designed to promote more whole food and healthier options for everyday life. 

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Celebration Month, Cultural Appreciation, DiscoverU, Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with us and learn new and healthier recipes using ingredients from the colors of the rainbow!

A program designed to promote more whole food and healthier options for everyday life. 

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

Teen Financial Literacy Series: Boost Your Credit

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
AC - Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor) - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Career & College, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens

Enjoy food, win prizes, and learn about credit scores with California Coast Credit Union and FinSense®. Ages 12-18 only.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor) - Central
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Career & College, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Enjoy food, win prizes, and learn about credit scores with California Coast Credit Union and FinSense®. Ages 12-18 only.

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

Drop-In Craft Tuesdays

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:15pm
LJ - IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Join us for drop-in craft Tuesdays. Kids of all ages can make a craft to take with them. All supplies provided. No reservations needed. 

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

Join us for drop-in craft Tuesdays. Kids of all ages can make a craft to take with them. All supplies provided. No reservations needed. 

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

DIY @ the TEEN IDEA Lab/ Hazlo tú mismo en el laboratorio TEEN IDEA

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
LO - Lobby - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens

Attention all Tweens and Teens!

Stop by the Teen IDEA Lab where we will DIY projects using various equipment in the lab. 

For tweens and teens ages 12 - 18. 

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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: LO - Lobby - Logan Heights
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

Attention all Tweens and Teens!

Stop by the Teen IDEA Lab where we will DIY projects using various equipment in the lab. 

For tweens and teens ages 12 - 18. 

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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

The Mira Mesa Ukulele Strum Along

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Join Shelly and Tim for fun afternoons of ukulele strum along! All skill levels and ages are welcome to come and participate in this informal, weekly event. Please note that these are NOT lessons.

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join Shelly and Tim for fun afternoons of ukulele strum along! All skill levels and ages are welcome to come and participate in this informal, weekly event. Please note that these are NOT lessons.

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

Kids Sewing program: Notebook Pouch

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
LO - Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Interested in learning to sew with a machine?  Needing a place to store your notebook and pens?  Join us for a free kids' sewing program where participants will make their own notebook pouch.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: LO - Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Interested in learning to sew with a machine?  Needing a place to store your notebook and pens?  Join us for a free kids' sewing program where participants will make their own notebook pouch.

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

Picture This: Battle of the Sexes (2017)

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Films
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
During Women's History Month, we are showing films that celebrate women in sports.
Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Films
Event Details:
During Women's History Month, we are showing films that celebrate women in sports.
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 at the Beach

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
PB - 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

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

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: PB - 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 "Elementary School Age" group
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Uplift Homework Tutoring

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
SK - Children's Nook - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Homework Help
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Join us for on-site tutoring for students in K-12! Kids at Heart is a volunteer-based program that provides tutoring and mentorship services. 

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: SK - Children's Nook - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Homework Help
Event Details:

Join us for on-site tutoring for students in K-12! Kids at Heart is a volunteer-based program that provides tutoring and mentorship services. 

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

Get Lit with Patty

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
OT - Seminar Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Get Lit with Patty Bookclub will be discussing The God of the Woods by Liz Moore.  

Copies available at the Circulation Desk, while supplies last.

 

 

Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: OT - Seminar Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Get Lit with Patty Bookclub will be discussing The God of the Woods by Liz Moore.  

Copies available at the Circulation Desk, while supplies last.

 

 

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

Into the Microverse

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
SR - Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Join us at the Library as we investigate the living organisms in the Scripps Miramar Ranch Library “Duck Pond.” We will gather fresh water samples and investigate the samples under our microscopes.

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

Join us at the Library as we investigate the living organisms in the Scripps Miramar Ranch Library “Duck Pond.” We will gather fresh water samples and investigate the samples under our microscopes.

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

Teen Game Room

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
AC - Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor) - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Madden, NBA 2K and more. 

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

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Madden, NBA 2K and more. 

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

3D Lab Open Hours

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
LJ - IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

We are excited to offer 3D Printing in person! Stop by the La Jolla/Riford Library's IDEA Lab during open lab hours with your .STL file and staff will be happy to assist you.

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

We are excited to offer 3D Printing in person! Stop by the La Jolla/Riford Library's IDEA Lab during open lab hours with your .STL file and staff will be happy to assist you.

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

Birding 101: Top 10 Birds to Know in San Diego

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
CM - Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Discover why birding is an accessible and enjoyable activity for people of all ages. Learn what makes birds so fascinating while building the skills to identify the species around you.

Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: CM - Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Discover why birding is an accessible and enjoyable activity for people of all ages. Learn what makes birds so fascinating while building the skills to identify the species around you.

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: Coding Series

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MM - Seminar/Booksale Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Girls Who Code Club is hosting a series of classes to learn coding. The series is eight weeks long and meets on a weekly bases for one hour. They will use the language Python.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: MM - Seminar/Booksale Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Girls Who Code Club is hosting a series of classes to learn coding. The series is eight weeks long and meets on a weekly bases for one hour. They will use the language Python.

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

Understanding AI: A Beginner's Guide

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Curious about Artificial Intelligence (AI) but not sure where to start?

This 30-minute presentation will include:

Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Curious about Artificial Intelligence (AI) but not sure where to start?

This 30-minute presentation will include:

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

Hatha Yoga

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
OT - Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Bring your mat, water, and wear comfortable clothing to this free weekly yoga class.  Bilingual.

Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: OT - Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Bring your mat, water, and wear comfortable clothing to this free weekly yoga class.  Bilingual.

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

2026 Winter/Spring Concert Series: The Cracow Duo

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
AC - Neil Morgan Auditorium - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

 

Jan Kalinowski, cello and Marek Szlezer, piano

 

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Neil Morgan Auditorium - Central
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Event Details:

 

Jan Kalinowski, cello and Marek Szlezer, piano

 

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

Coineers Coin Club

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
NU - 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, Older Adults

Founded in 1959, the San Diego Coineers Club was created to educate people about collecting coins and share information.

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

Founded in 1959, the San Diego Coineers Club was created to educate people about collecting coins and share information.

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

CERT | Easy Steps to Preparedness: Build a Go-Bag

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Disasters can happen at any time and it can be confusing to know what to take with you when you only have moments to decide. Learn how to build a personalized Go-Bag to help you and your family prepare for and recover from disaster.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room: PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Disasters can happen at any time and it can be confusing to know what to take with you when you only have moments to decide. Learn how to build a personalized Go-Bag to help you and your family prepare for and recover from disaster.

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

3D Lab Open Hours

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
LJ - IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

We are excited to offer 3D Printing in person! Stop by the La Jolla/Riford Library's IDEA Lab during open lab hours with your .STL file and staff will be happy to assist you.

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

We are excited to offer 3D Printing in person! Stop by the La Jolla/Riford Library's IDEA Lab during open lab hours with your .STL file and staff will be happy to assist you.