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Tech Tuesdays

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Balboa Library
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Got stuck on borrowing an eBook? Need help setting up that new tablet? Bring your questions and devices to receive one-on-one assistance with:

· Cloud Library, SDPL to Go

· iPad, iPhone, MacBook

Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Got stuck on borrowing an eBook? Need help setting up that new tablet? Bring your questions and devices to receive one-on-one assistance with:

· Cloud Library, SDPL to Go

· iPad, iPhone, MacBook

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

CERT | You Are the Help Until Help Arrives

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Join us as members of the Community Emergency Response Team give a presentation on being Disaster Ready. Life-threatening emergencies can happen fast and emergency responders aren’t always nearby.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Join us as members of the Community Emergency Response Team give a presentation on being Disaster Ready. Life-threatening emergencies can happen fast and emergency responders aren’t always nearby.

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

Dia de los Reyes

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
BW - Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth at Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Program Type:
Featured, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Please join us for our Three Kings Day celebration.

Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Room: BW - Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Please join us for our Three Kings Day celebration.

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, January 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
PR - Community Room - 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 - Community Room - 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 "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Gay Men's Book Club

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
MH - Study Room 3 - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

The Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Branch Library’s Gay Men’s Book Club will read a book with gay themes each month, mostly novels and memoirs, and get together to discuss it. The readings will explore a variety of topics, particularl

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: MH - Study Room 3 - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

The Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Branch Library’s Gay Men’s Book Club will read a book with gay themes each month, mostly novels and memoirs, and get together to discuss it. The readings will explore a variety of topics, particularl

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, January 6, 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 "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Carmel Valley Adult Book Club

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Join the Carmel Valley Adult Book Club. We'd love to have you join us for our monthly discussions.  Books are on hold behind the Circulation desk.
Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Literature
Event Details:
Join the Carmel Valley Adult Book Club. We'd love to have you join us for our monthly discussions.  Books are on hold behind the Circulation desk.
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

Easy Steps to Preparedness:  Sheltering In Place

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
TS - Community Room - Tierrasanta at Tierrasanta Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

In cases of some disasters, the safest thing for you and your family to do is stay inside.  Learn how to build your own shelter-in-place kit.

Recommended for ages 10+.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: TS - Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

In cases of some disasters, the safest thing for you and your family to do is stay inside.  Learn how to build your own shelter-in-place kit.

Recommended for ages 10+.

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

English as a Second Language (ESL) Conversation Group

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
MM - Seminar/Booksale Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Join us for casual, friendly conversation designed to increase participants' comfort with the English language and maybe make new friends.  

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: MM - Seminar/Booksale Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Join us for casual, friendly conversation designed to increase participants' comfort with the English language and maybe make new friends.  

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

Meditation for Mental Health

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Discover the benefits of mindfulness in Meditation for Mental Health, a class designed to explore how meditation can enhance mental well-being and happiness.

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

Discover the benefits of mindfulness in Meditation for Mental Health, a class designed to explore how meditation can enhance mental well-being and happiness.

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

Off-Beat Book Club

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

OBCeans deserve a book club that's a little bit quirky, just like they are! Join us on the first Tuesday of the month for a lively discussion of books that might not otherwise be on your radar.

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

OBCeans deserve a book club that's a little bit quirky, just like they are! Join us on the first Tuesday of the month for a lively discussion of books that might not otherwise be on your radar.

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

Writer's Club /Club de escritores

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
LO - Gracia Molina de Pick & Richard Allen Pick Centro Cultural - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

We need you writers! 

We invite you to join our adult writer's group where you can learn to thread together memorable fiction. 

 

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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: LO - Gracia Molina de Pick & Richard Allen Pick Centro Cultural - Logan Heights
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

We need you writers! 

We invite you to join our adult writer's group where you can learn to thread together memorable fiction. 

 

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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, January 7, 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 "Older Adults" group

Mind/Body Fitness for Older Adults

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
SC - Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery - San Carlos at San Carlos Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Older Adults

Mind and Body Fitness is done mostly standing or in a chair. No mats required.
Space is limited to 25 people per class.

Be sure to get to the library a little early, this class fills up fast!

 

Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: SC - Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery - San Carlos
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Mind and Body Fitness is done mostly standing or in a chair. No mats required.
Space is limited to 25 people per class.

Be sure to get to the library a little early, this class fills up fast!

 

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

Beading Group

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
SR - Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Join Our Beading Group!

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: SR - Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Art
Event Details:

Join Our Beading 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

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

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
RP - Study Tables - Rancho Penasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos 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: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: RP - Study Tables - Rancho Penasquitos
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 "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Dementia Friends: Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias (Living Well for Adults Seminar Series)

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Science/STEAM, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias: An engaging presentation that provides an overview of the first
signs of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Includes tips and tools for caregivers.
Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room: PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Science/STEAM, Wellness
Event Details:
Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias: An engaging presentation that provides an overview of the first
signs of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Includes tips and tools for caregivers.
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, January 7, 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

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

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

Gardening Exchange

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
PB - Cass Street Plaza - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Stop and Swap: Seeds, Plants, Veggies, Fruits, Flowers and More!

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: PB - Cass Street Plaza - Pacific Beach/Taylor
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!

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 for Adults - Part of the Living Well for Adults program series

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Bring a mat and towel to enjoy a calming and gentle yoga experience.

No registration necessary.

Presented by Healthy Adventures.

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:

Bring a mat and towel to enjoy a calming and gentle yoga experience.

No registration necessary.

Presented by Healthy Adventures.

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

Adult Craft: Mind Mapping

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

2026 is the year to create the life you imagine! 

While a burst of productive energy is great, it’s not going to amount to much if you don’t capture and organize your ideas.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

2026 is the year to create the life you imagine! 

While a burst of productive energy is great, it’s not going to amount to much if you don’t capture and organize your ideas.

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, January 7, 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.

Cancelled
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 "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 7, 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, January 7, 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.