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Swing Dance Under the Dome w/Live Music

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
AC - Qualcomm Dome Terrace - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Art, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

With Live Music from Mojo Workin'

Swing dance comes to the library!  Swing Dancing San Diego will lead a free introductory lesson and host a rooftop dance under the Dome!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Qualcomm Dome Terrace - Central
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Event Details:

With Live Music from Mojo Workin'

Swing dance comes to the library!  Swing Dancing San Diego will lead a free introductory lesson and host a rooftop dance under the Dome!

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, May 12, 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 "Older Adults" group

Mind-Body Fitness for Older Adults

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Wellness
Age Group:
Older Adults

Mind-Body Fitness for Older Adults is a restorative and contemplative class designed to promote physical and emotional balance, release stress, and create greater inner awareness through Hatha Chair Yoga.

 

This class blends

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

Mind-Body Fitness for Older Adults is a restorative and contemplative class designed to promote physical and emotional balance, release stress, and create greater inner awareness through Hatha Chair Yoga.

 

This class blends

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

Ikebana Floral Design

Tuesday, May 12, 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 "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Toddler Happy Hour

Tuesday, May 12, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Chair Yoga

Tuesday, May 12, 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, May 12, 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, May 12, 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, May 12, 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 "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

Genealogy Workshop

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
NP - Adult Reading Area - North Park at North Park Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Are you ready to explore your family tree? The North Park Library is offering a monthly class (2nd Tuesday of the month) which will provide you with the basics to start your genealogy search!

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

Are you ready to explore your family tree? The North Park Library is offering a monthly class (2nd Tuesday of the month) which will provide you with the basics to start your genealogy search!

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, May 12, 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 "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

The Focused Fiction Writing Group

Tuesday, May 12, 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 "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 | HOME/KITCHEN FIRE SAFETY & ESCAPE PLAN

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
SM - Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

In collaboration with the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), SDPL is providing free emergency preparedness classes for the community.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: SM - Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

In collaboration with the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), SDPL is providing free emergency preparedness classes for the community.

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 North University Community Library Meeting

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
NU - Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

The Friends of the North University Community Library are a nonprofit that supports the programs and initiatives of our home library.

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

The Friends of the North University Community Library are a nonprofit that supports the programs and initiatives of our home 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

Journal Jam

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
NP - Adult Reading Area - North Park at North Park Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Journal Jam at the Library is every second Tuesday of the month at 6:00pm! 

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

Journal Jam at the Library is every second Tuesday of the month at 6:00pm! 

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, May 12, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Gentle Yoga for Adults

Wednesday, May 13, 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, May 13, 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. 

 

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This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Mind/Body Fitness for Older Adults

Wednesday, May 13, 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

Tierrasanta Mahjong Group

Wednesday, May 13, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Body Dynamics, by San Diego Continuing Education

Wednesday, May 13, 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 "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Crochet Club

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Bring your current project and crochet along with our library staff. Want to learn how to crochet? We'll supply the materials to teach you. Stuck on a project or have questions? We'll help you with it. Knitters are also welcome!

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

Bring your current project and crochet along with our library staff. Want to learn how to crochet? We'll supply the materials to teach you. Stuck on a project or have questions? We'll help you with it. Knitters are also welcome!

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

Crafty Adults: Ceramic Mug Decor & Art

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
NC - Meeting Room - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Design a “do it yourself” ceramic mug with ToshWerkS! 

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: NC - Meeting Room - North Clairemont
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Design a “do it yourself” ceramic mug with ToshWerkS! 

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, May 13, 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.