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Knit and Crochet Circle

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Bring your knit and crochet projects and socialize with fellow stitchers! All levels welcome; however, no instruction is provided. 

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Bring your knit and crochet projects and socialize with fellow stitchers! All levels welcome; however, no instruction is provided. 

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, May 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
PO - Makerspace - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Interested in achieving better brain function while improving your memory, cognitive abilities, and strategic thinking?

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: PO - Makerspace - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Interested in achieving better brain function while improving your memory, cognitive abilities, and strategic thinking?

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Craft Circle

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
SC - Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery - San Carlos at San Carlos Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Older Adults
Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: SC - Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery - San Carlos
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Art
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Happy Half-Hour

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Come to the PB Library a half-hour before our monthly Book Discussion to get to know your fellow readers better over tea and light refreshments.  

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Come to the PB Library a half-hour before our monthly Book Discussion to get to know your fellow readers better over tea and light refreshments.  

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

Board Game Afternoon and Learn To Play DnD!

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Have someone in your family that is curious about DnD? Join us every Thursday at 3:30pm for our weekly board game afternoon and DnD session!

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Have someone in your family that is curious about DnD? Join us every Thursday at 3:30pm for our weekly board game afternoon and DnD session!

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, May 14, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
North University Community Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
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
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
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 "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Book Group: Feeding Ghosts

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Join us for the Pacific Beach Library's monthly book discussion!  Our group meets in a hybrid format, so you can choose whether you'd prefer to join us in-person in the PB Library's Community Room or virtually (please send an email to cwainwr

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Literature
Event Details:

Join us for the Pacific Beach Library's monthly book discussion!  Our group meets in a hybrid format, so you can choose whether you'd prefer to join us in-person in the PB Library's Community Room or virtually (please send an email to cwainwr

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

Crochet Club

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Join us for an hour of crocheting at the library! You can use our supplies, or bring your own projects. Ask questions, learn the basics, or talk to other crocheters while practicing the craft. 

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of crocheting at the library! You can use our supplies, or bring your own projects. Ask questions, learn the basics, or talk to other crocheters while practicing the craft. 

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 Sun: Benevolent Ferocity

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

The Sun has been warming Earth for 4.6 billion years. Humankind has looked up to the sky and wondered about the Sun since our presence on Earth. But only in the last few decades have we really learned what the Sun is all about.

Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room: PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

The Sun has been warming Earth for 4.6 billion years. Humankind has looked up to the sky and wondered about the Sun since our presence on Earth. But only in the last few decades have we really learned what the Sun is all about.

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

Knitting and Crochet Circle

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
NU - Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

This is a social group where you can practice your fiber craft in good company, showing off your latest projects, getting support, and make friends. All levels are welcome.

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

This is a social group where you can practice your fiber craft in good company, showing off your latest projects, getting support, and make friends. All levels are welcome.

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

Adult Knitting and Crochet Circle

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Clairemont Library
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Learn how or improve your skills! Bring your own project for social crafting or use our materials. Join us every Friday. No need to register, just show up!

Library Branch: Clairemont Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Learn how or improve your skills! Bring your own project for social crafting or use our materials. Join us every Friday. No need to register, just show up!

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

Healthy and Fit Adults

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Join Lois on your journey to health and wellness. This class consist of sitting and standing exercises designed to alleviate pain in joints, increase strength and flexibility and improve balance. Weights and bands are used.  

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

Join Lois on your journey to health and wellness. This class consist of sitting and standing exercises designed to alleviate pain in joints, increase strength and flexibility and improve balance. Weights and bands are used.  

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

Chair Yoga

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
PO - Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Featured, Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Using a chair for support, you can practice yoga and receive the benefits of improved circulation, flexibility, and mobility, as well as calm your mind and renew your energy.

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: PO - Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Wellness
Event Details:

Using a chair for support, you can practice yoga and receive the benefits of improved circulation, flexibility, and mobility, as well as calm your mind and renew your energy.

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

Body Dynamics, by San Diego Continuing Education

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
MV - Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

This class provides students with an understanding of the Breath-Mind-Body dynamic and its relationship to health and wellness during the aging process.  Students learn breathing techniques for self-care, mental resilience, and physical relax

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: MV - Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

This class provides students with an understanding of the Breath-Mind-Body dynamic and its relationship to health and wellness during the aging process.  Students learn breathing techniques for self-care, mental resilience, and physical relax

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Silver Age Yoga - Limit 20; Get Program Number at Front Desk Before Each Session

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Older Adults

ALL PARTICIPANTS NEED TO GET A PROGRAM NUMBER AT THE FRONT DESK BEFORE EACH SESSION STARTING AT 12:30 PM. FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED. PROGRAM LIMIT 20 PARTICIPANTS

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

ALL PARTICIPANTS NEED TO GET A PROGRAM NUMBER AT THE FRONT DESK BEFORE EACH SESSION STARTING AT 12:30 PM. FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED. PROGRAM LIMIT 20 PARTICIPANTS

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

Mah Jongg

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Come play American Mah Jongg - a game of skill, strategy, and luck!

Experienced and novice players welcome. An instructor will be on hand to teach you.

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
Event Details:

Come play American Mah Jongg - a game of skill, strategy, and luck!

Experienced and novice players welcome. An instructor will be on hand to teach you.

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

San Diego Oasis: The Cognitive Revolution

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
SC - Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery - San Carlos at San Carlos Library
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

About 30 thousand years ago, there was an explosion in the archaeological record of mobile and parietal art – figurines and cave painting.  This evidence of symbolic behavior suggests that humans were now thinking differently from before.

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

About 30 thousand years ago, there was an explosion in the archaeological record of mobile and parietal art – figurines and cave painting.  This evidence of symbolic behavior suggests that humans were now thinking differently from before.

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 15, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
How about a game of chess? All levels of chess experience are welcome, from beginners to advanced. If you don't know how to play chess, you can learn at Chess Club!
Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room: PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:
How about a game of chess? All levels of chess experience are welcome, from beginners to advanced. If you don't know how to play chess, you can learn at Chess Club!
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Garden Share

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
NU - Patio - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Join us with your friends and family to share your garden. Bring what you have to share; take home something you really want and bring a bag to take home your finds. 

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: NU - Patio - North University
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Join us with your friends and family to share your garden. Bring what you have to share; take home something you really want and bring a bag to take home your finds. 

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

RB FOL Meeting

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
RB - Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

RB FOL board meeting.

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

RB FOL board meeting.

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 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
RP - Front Plaza - Rancho Penasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos 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!

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

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: RP - 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 "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

French Conversation Group

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
LJ - Foushee Patio Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Gather together to speak, discuss, and enjoy sharing different aspects of the French language, culture, and heritage. 

 

For native and non-native speakers of all ages.

 

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Foushee Patio Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Gather together to speak, discuss, and enjoy sharing different aspects of the French language, culture, and heritage. 

 

For native and non-native speakers of all ages.

 

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

K-pop Dance Education

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Author Talk, Book Discussion
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Free to attend.
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Author Talk, Book Discussion
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:
Free to attend.
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

Fix-It Clinic

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
MV - Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: MV - Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces