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3D Design Workshop

Monday, November 16, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
LJ - IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Our expert will assist with design and demonstrate how to use the 3D print design software Tinkercad. 

 

Geared toward children ages 7 and up, teens & adults. 

 

Registration Encouraged
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
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Our expert will assist with design and demonstrate how to use the 3D print design software Tinkercad. 

 

Geared toward children ages 7 and up, teens & adults. 

 

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, November 16, 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 "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Gentle Yoga (Chairs only)

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
CM - Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Registration is required and space is limited. Early signup is encouraged.  Late arrivals are disruptive to the flow of the class. Please arrive on time for class as late arrivals will not be accepted.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: CM - Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Registration is required and space is limited. Early signup is encouraged.  Late arrivals are disruptive to the flow of the class. Please arrive on time for class as late arrivals will not be accepted.

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

Meditation

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Whether you're new to meditation or have been practicing for years, this session is designed to immerse yourself in relaxation and tranquility as you are guided through various techniques, including breathwork, visualization, and mindfulness exerc

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

Whether you're new to meditation or have been practicing for years, this session is designed to immerse yourself in relaxation and tranquility as you are guided through various techniques, including breathwork, visualization, and mindfulness exerc

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

Allied Gardens Benjamin Book Club

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Featured, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Join us for our Book Club, which meets on the third Tuesday of every month.  We hope to see you there!  Copies of the book will be available at the front desk.

Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Literature
Event Details:

Join us for our Book Club, which meets on the third Tuesday of every month.  We hope to see you there!  Copies of the book will be available at the front desk.

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

Gentle Yoga: Chair/Mat

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Join Bernadette with Silver Age Yoga for gentle yoga classes that can be done on a mat or seated in a chair.

All skill levels are welcome. Please bring your mat and water.

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:

Join Bernadette with Silver Age Yoga for gentle yoga classes that can be done on a mat or seated in a chair.

All skill levels are welcome. Please bring your mat and water.

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, November 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 "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, November 17, 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 "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

The Focused Fiction Writing Group

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
PR - IDEA Lab - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

San Diego Writers Ink welcomes Fiction writers at any stage to join the Fiction Focused Writing Group located inside the Pacific Highlands Ranch Library.

Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room: PR - IDEA Lab - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

San Diego Writers Ink welcomes Fiction writers at any stage to join the Fiction Focused Writing Group located inside the Pacific Highlands Ranch Library.

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, November 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 "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Qi Gong: Recharging Body & Mind

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese practice that combines meditation, controlled breathing, and gentle movement, aiming to cultivate and balance the body's vital energy, or "qi," to promote health and well-being. 

 

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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness
Event Details:

Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese practice that combines meditation, controlled breathing, and gentle movement, aiming to cultivate and balance the body's vital energy, or "qi," to promote health and well-being. 

 

These gen

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

Tierrasanta Mahjong Group

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 11:30am - 2:30pm
TS - Community Room - Tierrasanta at Tierrasanta Library
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

A gathering of intermediate & advanced players who want to enjoy a few rounds of mahjong together!

Materials are provided

Mahjong Group meets every Wednesday from 11:30am-2:30pm.

Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: TS - Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

A gathering of intermediate & advanced players who want to enjoy a few rounds of mahjong together!

Materials are provided

Mahjong Group meets every Wednesday from 11:30am-2:30pm.

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, November 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.

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 Rancho Peñasquitos Branch Library Meeting

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

All are welcome to attend meetings of the Friends of the Rancho Peñasquitos Branch Library. 

The Friends generally hold meetings every other month, but please call or check the monthly calendar to confirm meeting dates.

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

All are welcome to attend meetings of the Friends of the Rancho Peñasquitos Branch Library. 

The Friends generally hold meetings every other month, but please call or check the monthly calendar to confirm meeting dates.

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

RB Library Book Club

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
RB - Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Featured, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Join us for a lively discussion of this month's book, "Isola" by Allegra Goodman.

Copies of the books are available for checkout at the RB Branch Library.

For more information, please contact the RB Library.

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: RB - Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Join us for a lively discussion of this month's book, "Isola" by Allegra Goodman.

Copies of the books are available for checkout at the RB Branch Library.

For more information, please contact the RB Library.

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

Adult Coloring Club

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
TS - Community Room - Tierrasanta at Tierrasanta Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

The Tierrasanta Library Adult Coloring Club is a group that gathers to color for relaxation and creativity. We meet in-person every Wednesday afternoon, offering a space for social interaction and sharing artistic expressions.

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Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: TS - Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

The Tierrasanta Library Adult Coloring Club is a group that gathers to color for relaxation and creativity. We meet in-person every Wednesday afternoon, offering a space for social interaction and sharing artistic expressions.

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, November 18, 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 "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, November 18, 2026 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 "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

English Corner - English Conversation

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
NU - Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Community members with a basic grasp of English language can have fun themed conversations and build relationships with one another. We will talk about ourselves, our cultures, and more.

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: NU - Community Room - North University
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Community members with a basic grasp of English language can have fun themed conversations and build relationships with one another. We will talk about ourselves, our cultures, and more.

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

Community GYN Cancer Support Group

Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
NU - Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: NU - Community Room - North University
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Book Club

Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
CM - Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Join like-minded bibliophiles to discuss fiction titles.  A limited number of each month’s selection will be available at the Circulation Desk. This program is appropriate for adults 18 and up.

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

Join like-minded bibliophiles to discuss fiction titles.  A limited number of each month’s selection will be available at the Circulation Desk. This program is appropriate for adults 18 and up.

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

La Jolla Library Poetry Group

Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

The La Jolla Library Poetry Group meets the third Thursday of every month at the La Jolla Library from 2pm to 3pm. 

 

New and experienced poets come together to read and share their poems.

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

The La Jolla Library Poetry Group meets the third Thursday of every month at the La Jolla Library from 2pm to 3pm. 

 

New and experienced poets come together to read and share their poems.

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

Ukulele Time

Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Uke players of all skill levels are invited to come together to strum, sing, learn, teach, share, and most of all, have fun. 

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: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Uke players of all skill levels are invited to come together to strum, sing, learn, teach, share, and most of all, have fun. 

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, November 19, 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.