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Afterschool Movie Time

Wednesday, December 23, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Program Type:
Films
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Enjoy an afterschool movie! Bring your friends, blankets, pillows, and snacks. All ages welcome! 

Each month we'll feature a family-friendly film geared towards elementary and middle school aged children.

Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room: PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Films
Event Details:

Enjoy an afterschool movie! Bring your friends, blankets, pillows, and snacks. All ages welcome! 

Each month we'll feature a family-friendly film geared towards elementary and middle school aged children.

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 Power Hour

Wednesday, December 23, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
MH - Emily Brightwood Children's Area - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Join us every Monday for LEGO Power Hour! Build your own creations to display in our library.  Program will take place in our study rooms 3 and 4. 

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: MH - Emily Brightwood Children's Area - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us every Monday for LEGO Power Hour! Build your own creations to display in our library.  Program will take place in our study rooms 3 and 4. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Anime Club

Wednesday, December 23, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
MX - Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab - Valencia Park/Malcom X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Art, Films, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Teens

Calling all anime and manga fans! 🎉 Join us every Wednesday from 3:30–5:30 PM for Anime Club. Watch the latest and greatest shows, share what you’re reading, and meet other fans who love anime as much as you do.

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

Calling all anime and manga fans! 🎉 Join us every Wednesday from 3:30–5:30 PM for Anime Club. Watch the latest and greatest shows, share what you’re reading, and meet other fans who love anime as much as you do.

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

Thursday, December 24, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
NU - Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

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 to advanced. Recommended for ages 10 and up.

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
Event Details:

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 to advanced. Recommended for ages 10 and up.

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

Chess Club

Thursday, December 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Join us in a relaxed and supportive  environment to receive chess instruction, improve your skills, or play an opponent.

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Join us in a relaxed and supportive  environment to receive chess instruction, improve your skills, or play an opponent.

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 Class with Mel

Saturday, December 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Travel the world through different art techniques and styles on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, alongside professional artist Mel Clarkston.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Travel the world through different art techniques and styles on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, alongside professional artist Mel Clarkston.

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

Paws to Read

Saturday, December 26, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
NC - Meeting Room - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Featured, Accessibility, Early Learning, Homework Help, Literature, Wellness
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Children Ages 3+ can read aloud to trained and certified therapy dogs. “Paws to Read” is designed to help children improve their reading skills and confidence in reading out loud. 

Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: NC - Meeting Room - North Clairemont
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Accessibility, Early Learning, Homework Help, Literature, Wellness
Event Details:

Children Ages 3+ can read aloud to trained and certified therapy dogs. “Paws to Read” is designed to help children improve their reading skills and confidence in reading out loud. 

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

Saturday, December 26, 2026 at 2:30pm - 5:30pm
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

Cinema Club

Saturday, December 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
OK - Main Area - Oak Park at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Featured, Book Discussion, Films
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Love movies and TV shows?

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: OK - Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Book Discussion, Films
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Love movies and TV shows?

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

Digital Navigator

Monday, December 28, 2026 at 11:30am - 3:15pm
SK - Lobby - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

The Digital Navigator Program offers free, one-on-one assistance to help improve computer skills or get basic tech support. Digital Navigators are tech experts who are available to answer your "How to ....." questions.

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: SK - Lobby - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Community Engagement
Event Details:

The Digital Navigator Program offers free, one-on-one assistance to help improve computer skills or get basic tech support. Digital Navigators are tech experts who are available to answer your "How to ....." questions.

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

Monday, December 28, 2026 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
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

Adult Crafting Circle

Monday, December 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Join the Skyline Hills Crafting Circle Community every

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness
Event Details:

Join the Skyline Hills Crafting Circle Community every

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, December 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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 "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, December 29, 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, December 29, 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 "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

Lego Blocks Party!

Tuesday, December 29, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
SK - IDEA Lab - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults

Come join us for our LEGO BLOCK PARTY!!

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: SK - IDEA Lab - Skyline Hills
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:

Come join us for our LEGO BLOCK PARTY!!

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

Teen IDEA Lab /Laboratorio de Ideas para Adolescentes

Wednesday, December 30, 2026 at 2:30pm - 5:45pm
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

Anime Club

Wednesday, December 30, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
MX - Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab - Valencia Park/Malcom X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Art, Films, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Teens

Calling all anime and manga fans! 🎉 Join us every Wednesday from 3:30–5:30 PM for Anime Club. Watch the latest and greatest shows, share what you’re reading, and meet other fans who love anime as much as you do.

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

Calling all anime and manga fans! 🎉 Join us every Wednesday from 3:30–5:30 PM for Anime Club. Watch the latest and greatest shows, share what you’re reading, and meet other fans who love anime as much as you do.

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

Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
NU - Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

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 to advanced. Recommended for ages 10 and up.

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
Event Details:

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 to advanced. Recommended for ages 10 and up.

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

Chess Club

Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Join us in a relaxed and supportive  environment to receive chess instruction, improve your skills, or play an opponent.

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Join us in a relaxed and supportive  environment to receive chess instruction, improve your skills, or play an opponent.

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

Friends of the Linda Vista Library Meeting (in Person)

Saturday, January 2, 2027 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Want to help the Linda Vista Library and the great community it serves?  The Friends of the Linda Vista Library could always use an additional helping hand!  Come to the Meeting and discover how you too can make a significant difference!

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Want to help the Linda Vista Library and the great community it serves?  The Friends of the Linda Vista Library could always use an additional helping hand!  Come to the Meeting and discover how you too can make a significant difference!

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, January 5, 2027 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 "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, January 6, 2027 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
AC - Oliver McMillan I CAN! Center (1st Floor) - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

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: AC - Oliver McMillan I CAN! Center (1st Floor) - Central
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 "Elementary School Age" group
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

ArtQuest Contemporary Art Workshop

Thursday, January 7, 2027 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
University Heights Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Library Branch: University Heights Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation