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Ikebana Floral Design

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 11:30am - 2:30pm
MV - Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. It is more than simply putting flowers in a container. It is a disciplined art form that breathes life into each composition, harmonizing the elements of nature and humanity.

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

Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. It is more than simply putting flowers in a container. It is a disciplined art form that breathes life into each composition, harmonizing the elements of nature and humanity.

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

AARP Tax-Aide

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 11:30am - 5:30pm
CH - Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Accessibility
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

AARP Tax-Aide Program Tues & Thurs From Feb 3 through mid-April 2026.  AARP Foundation and IRS sponsors this program to help most low-middle income taxpayers prepare and file tax returns without charge.

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: CH - Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility
Event Details:

AARP Tax-Aide Program Tues & Thurs From Feb 3 through mid-April 2026.  AARP Foundation and IRS sponsors this program to help most low-middle income taxpayers prepare and file tax returns without charge.

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Toddler Happy Hour

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Balboa Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Adults, Older Adults

Come join us for Toddler Happy Hour! Right after Storytime,  parents and caregivers with young children can come and meet their neighbors!  Age-appropriate toys and games will be provided for the little ones to play with.

Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Come join us for Toddler Happy Hour! Right after Storytime,  parents and caregivers with young children can come and meet their neighbors!  Age-appropriate toys and games will be provided for the little ones to play with.

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, April 7, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Chair Yoga

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
SM - Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Work on your flexibility, strength building and quiet your mind with functional movement practice. Participate at your own ability. Wear flexible clothing and bring any preferred yoga equipment.

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: SM - Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:

Work on your flexibility, strength building and quiet your mind with functional movement practice. Participate at your own ability. Wear flexible clothing and bring any preferred yoga equipment.

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

Adult Social Scrabble

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
NC - Meeting Room - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Join the excitement and test the limits of your vocabulary against other players in Scrabble. Enjoy going letter-to-letter with your fellow wordsmiths and keep those wits sharp. Learn new tips, tricks, and words as you play.

Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: NC - Meeting Room - North Clairemont
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join the excitement and test the limits of your vocabulary against other players in Scrabble. Enjoy going letter-to-letter with your fellow wordsmiths and keep those wits sharp. Learn new tips, tricks, and words as you play.

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

Gentle Yoga: Chair/Mat

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
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.

Space is limited. First come, first served.

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, 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.

Space is limited. First come, first served.

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

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
MV - Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance (Tai Ji Quan) has been shown to improve balance and mobility and reduce the risk of falls.  People of all ability levels are welcome.  This class can be conducted from a seated or standing position.&nbsp

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

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance (Tai Ji Quan) has been shown to improve balance and mobility and reduce the risk of falls.  People of all ability levels are welcome.  This class can be conducted from a seated or standing position.&nbsp

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

The Gentle Art of Decluttering

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
NP - Adult Reading Area - North Park at North Park Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Is clutter in your home a problem for you and/or your loved ones? Join us for a monthly group meeting designed to provide support, inspiration, strategies and organizing ideas for people who are facing this challenge.

Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: NP - Adult Reading Area - North Park
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Is clutter in your home a problem for you and/or your loved ones? Join us for a monthly group meeting designed to provide support, inspiration, strategies and organizing ideas for people who are facing this challenge.

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 Malcolm X Library meeting

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
MX - Seminar Room (A-B) - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Friends of the Library general chapter meeting.

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: MX - Seminar Room (A-B) - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Friends of the Library general chapter meeting.

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, April 7, 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
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, April 7, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Tech Tuesdays

Tuesday, April 7, 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 "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

The Focused Fiction Writing Group

Tuesday, April 7, 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 "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: Cool Tools for Birders

Tuesday, April 7, 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 "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 | Easy Steps to Preparedness: Sheltering in Place

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
BW - Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth at Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Easy Steps to Preparedness: Sheltering in Place

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Room: BW - Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Easy Steps to Preparedness: Sheltering in Place

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, April 7, 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 "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Carmel Valley Adult Book Club

Tuesday, April 7, 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 "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, April 7, 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

Off-Beat Book Club

Tuesday, April 7, 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, April 7, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Gentle Yoga for Adults

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Join us for a free weekly yoga class every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. No experience required.
Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room: PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:
Join us for a free weekly yoga class every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. No experience required.
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, April 8, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

FREE Tax Preparation with AARP

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 9:30am - 5:00pm
BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Stop by for FREE Tax Preparation help generously provided by AARP.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax preparation to anyone of any age - especially if you are 50 or older or can't afford paid tax preparation.

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

Stop by for FREE Tax Preparation help generously provided by AARP.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax preparation to anyone of any age - especially if you are 50 or older or can't afford paid tax preparation.