This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Gesso Skull Painting Workshop - Back From Tomboctou Friday, October 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm University Heights Library Program Type: Art, Cultural Appreciation Age Group: Elementary School Age A fun workshop for children. Participants will decorate and paint ceramic skulls for the October celebrations of Day of the Dead or Halloween. View Details This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Oct 9 2026 Fri Gesso Skull Painting Workshop - Back From Tomboctou 4:00pm–5:00pm University Heights Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: University Heights Library Age Group: Elementary School Age Program Type: Art, Cultural Appreciation Event Details: A fun workshop for children. Participants will decorate and paint ceramic skulls for the October celebrations of Day of the Dead or Halloween.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Lego Time Friday, October 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm PB - Children's Area - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library Program Type: Science/STEAM Age Group: Elementary School Age We supply the Legos, you provide the creativity! Children are invited to unleash their imaginations and build! All materials must stay at the library. Lego has small pieces and parental supervision is required. View Details This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Oct 9 2026 Fri Lego Time 4:00pm–5:00pm Pacific Beach/Taylor Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library Room: PB - Children's Area - Pacific Beach/Taylor Age Group: Elementary School Age Program Type: Science/STEAM Event Details: We supply the Legos, you provide the creativity! Children are invited to unleash their imaginations and build! All materials must stay at the library. Lego has small pieces and parental supervision is required.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group STEAM Explorers Club Friday, October 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM Age Group: Elementary School Age STEAM Explorers Club is for 3rd through 6th graders who are interested in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Mathematics). Each week kids engage in a new and fun hands-on/minds-on activity exploring a wide range of subjects. View Details This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Oct 9 2026 Fri STEAM Explorers Club 4:00pm–5:00pm City Heights/Weingart Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library Room: CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart Age Group: Elementary School Age Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM Event Details: STEAM Explorers Club is for 3rd through 6th graders who are interested in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Mathematics). Each week kids engage in a new and fun hands-on/minds-on activity exploring a wide range of subjects.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Downtown Chess @ San Diego Central Library/1st Floor Lobby Friday, October 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm AC - Lobby - Central at Central Library Program Type: Community Engagement Age Group: All Ages Join us every Thursday and Friday from 4:00pm - 5:30pm for Chess in the 1st floor main lobby. Downtown Chess meets in the 1st floor main lobby of the San Diego Central Library. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct 9 2026 Fri Downtown Chess @ San Diego Central Library/1st Floor Lobby 4:00pm–5:30pm Central Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Central Library Room: AC - Lobby - Central Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Engagement Event Details: Join us every Thursday and Friday from 4:00pm - 5:30pm for Chess in the 1st floor main lobby. Downtown Chess meets in the 1st floor main lobby of the San Diego Central Library.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Ikebana: The Japanese Art of Flower Arranging Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 9:30am - 2:30pm LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library Program Type: Art, Cultural Appreciation Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Make a beautiful flower arrangement to take home! View Details This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Oct 10 2026 Sat Ikebana: The Japanese Art of Flower Arranging 9:30am–2:30pm La Jolla/Riford Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library Room: LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Art, Cultural Appreciation Event Details: Make a beautiful flower arrangement to take home!
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 Bilingual Storytime Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Program Type: Early Learning, En Español Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age View Details 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 Oct 10 2026 Sat Bilingual Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Room: SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Program Type: Early Learning, En Español
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Dance Pants Bash! Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Bring the littles and come for a fun dance party and maybe a storytime! We will dance to fun songs, use egg shakers, and dance with bubbles! View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Oct 10 2026 Sat Dance Pants Bash! 10:00am–10:30am Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library Room: MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Event Details: Bring the littles and come for a fun dance party and maybe a storytime! We will dance to fun songs, use egg shakers, and dance with bubbles!
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Bilingual Hindi/English Story Time Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am MM - Children's Area - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Join us for a Bilingual Hindi-English Story Time, music, crafts and play! Cancelled View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Oct 10 2026 Sat Cancelled Bilingual Hindi/English Story Time 10:00am–11:00am Mira Mesa Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library Room: MM - Children's Area - Mira Mesa Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature Event Details: Join us for a Bilingual Hindi-English Story Time, music, crafts and play!
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group College-Rolando Book Club Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am College-Rolando Library Program Type: Literature Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Please join fellow readers in the College-Rolando area for discussions on a different title every month!Contact the branch for reserved copies. 2026 Schedule of Book Club Books View Details This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Oct 10 2026 Sat College-Rolando Book Club 10:00am–11:00am College-Rolando Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: College-Rolando Library Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Literature Event Details: Please join fellow readers in the College-Rolando area for discussions on a different title every month!Contact the branch for reserved copies. 2026 Schedule of Book Club Books
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 PAWS to Read! /Perros para leer! Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am LO - Children's Area - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library Program Type: Featured, Early Learning, Literature Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Stop by and read to some fluffy friends! Join us as we host the San Diego Humane Society to promote literacy! They'll be stopping by with some furry companions that are itching to hear the next story! View Details 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 Oct 10 2026 Sat PAWS to Read! /Perros para leer! 10:00am–11:00am Logan Heights Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Logan Heights Library Room: LO - Children's Area - Logan Heights Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: Featured, Early Learning, Literature Event Details: Stop by and read to some fluffy friends! Join us as we host the San Diego Humane Society to promote literacy! They'll be stopping by with some furry companions that are itching to hear the next story!
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Fiction Lovers Book Club Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am NU - Seminar 1 - North University at North University Community Library Program Type: Book Discussion, Literature Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults The Fiction Lovers title for this month will be posted at a later date. Please contact library staff if you have any questions. View Details This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Oct 10 2026 Sat Fiction Lovers Book Club 10:00am–11:30am North University Community Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North University Community Library Room: NU - Seminar 1 - North University Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Book Discussion, Literature Event Details: The Fiction Lovers title for this month will be posted at a later date. Please contact library staff if you have any questions.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Dance Pants Jam Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am CM - Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library Program Type: Early Learning, Wellness Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Let’s get those wiggles out! Kids are invited to dance, sing, and shake along to all their favorite songs—think “Baby Shark,” “The Wheels on the Bus,” and plenty more. View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Oct 10 2026 Sat Dance Pants Jam 10:30am–11:00am Carmel Mountain Ranch Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library Room: CM - Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Early Learning, Wellness Event Details: Let’s get those wiggles out! Kids are invited to dance, sing, and shake along to all their favorite songs—think “Baby Shark,” “The Wheels on the Bus,” and plenty more.
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 Art Class with Mel Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library Program Type: Art Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Travel the world through different art techniques and styles on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, alongside professional artist Mel Clarkston. Register Now Registration Encouraged 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 Oct 10 2026 Sat Art Class with Mel 10:30am–11:30am La Jolla/Riford Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library Room: LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: Art Registration Encouraged Event Details: Travel the world through different art techniques and styles on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, alongside professional artist Mel Clarkston.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Lego Club Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am SC - Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery - San Carlos at San Carlos Library Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age View Details This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Oct 10 2026 Sat Lego Club 10:30am–11:30am San Carlos Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: San Carlos Library Room: SC - Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery - San Carlos Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Saturday Story Time in the Park Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am KN - Park Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Saturday is Story Time in Kensington Park. Bring a blanket to sit on and get ready for stories, music, and bubbles! Recommended for ages 1-5. Older siblings are welcome to join in on the fun! View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Oct 10 2026 Sat Saturday Story Time in the Park 10:30am–11:30am Kensington-Normal Heights Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library Room: KN - Park Area - Kensington Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature Event Details: Saturday is Story Time in Kensington Park. Bring a blanket to sit on and get ready for stories, music, and bubbles! Recommended for ages 1-5. Older siblings are welcome to join in on the fun!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Garden Exchange Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Program Type: Wellness Age Group: All Ages Stop and Swap: Seeds, Plants, Veggies, Fruits, Flowers and More!Too many zucchinis? Lots of cut flowers? Succulents getting too big? Ordered too many radish seeds? CSA box full of vegetables you won't eat? View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct 10 2026 Sat Garden Exchange 10:30am–12:00pm Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Wellness Event Details: Stop and Swap: Seeds, Plants, Veggies, Fruits, Flowers and More!Too many zucchinis? Lots of cut flowers? Succulents getting too big? Ordered too many radish seeds? CSA box full of vegetables you won't eat?
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 LEGO Free Play Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm NC - Children's Area - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library Program Type: Art, Early Learning, Science/STEAM Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age LEGO Free Play: Imagine and build with LEGO! Keep your engineering and problem-solving skills sharp using the library's LEGO bricks. View Details 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 Oct 10 2026 Sat LEGO Free Play 11:00am–1:00pm North Clairemont Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Clairemont Library Room: NC - Children's Area - North Clairemont Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Program Type: Art, Early Learning, Science/STEAM Event Details: LEGO Free Play: Imagine and build with LEGO! Keep your engineering and problem-solving skills sharp using the library's LEGO bricks.
Innovation Station Science Fun! Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm LJ - IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM Join us at the Innovation Station where we'll learn about electricity by making LED light up cards. All supplies are provided and no reservations are needed. Open to kids of all ages. View Details Oct 10 2026 Sat Innovation Station Science Fun! 11:30am–12:30pm La Jolla/Riford Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library Room: LJ - IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM Event Details: Join us at the Innovation Station where we'll learn about electricity by making LED light up cards. All supplies are provided and no reservations are needed. Open to kids of all ages.
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 IDEA lab CAD club school aged kids & teens Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm 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 Beginner friendly computer-aided design (CAD) projects such as keychains and simple geometric models. 3D printing available during class. Open to all school aged children. No previous experience necessary. No reservations needed. View Details 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 Oct 10 2026 Sat IDEA lab CAD club school aged kids & teens 1:00pm–2:30pm La Jolla/Riford Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library Room: LJ - IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM Event Details: Beginner friendly computer-aided design (CAD) projects such as keychains and simple geometric models. 3D printing available during class. Open to all school aged children. No previous experience necessary. No reservations needed.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Room To Write Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm MX - Multi-Media Room - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Join us and write on the second Saturday of every month! View Details This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Oct 10 2026 Sat Room To Write 1:30pm–3:00pm Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library Room: MX - Multi-Media Room - Valencia Park/Malcolm X Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Event Details: Join us and write on the second Saturday of every month!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Chess Club Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm SK - Family Place Center - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness Age Group: All Ages Saturday of each month, come and join us with Mr. Jesus to learn the skills of playing Chess. For all ages. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct 10 2026 Sat Chess Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Skyline Hills Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library Room: SK - Family Place Center - Skyline Hills Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness Event Details: Saturday of each month, come and join us with Mr. Jesus to learn the skills of playing Chess. For all ages.
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 Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 2:30pm - 5:30pm 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. View Details 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 Oct 10 2026 Sat 3D Lab Open Hours 2:30pm–5:30pm La Jolla/Riford Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Adult Coloring Club Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm TS - Main Area - 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 Saturday afternoon, offering a space for social interaction and sharing artistic expressions. View Details This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Oct 10 2026 Sat Adult Coloring Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Tierrasanta Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library Room: TS - Main Area - 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 Saturday 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 Digital Navigator Monday, October 12, 2026 at 11:30am - 3:15pm SK - Lobby - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library Program Type: Accessibility, Community Engagement Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults The Digital Navigator Program offers free, one-on-one assistance to help improve computer skills or get basic tech support. Digital Navigators are tech experts who are available to answer your "How to ....." questions. View Details 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 Oct 12 2026 Mon Digital Navigator 11:30am–3:15pm Skyline Hills Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library Room: SK - Lobby - Skyline Hills Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Accessibility, Community Engagement Event Details: The Digital Navigator Program offers free, one-on-one assistance to help improve computer skills or get basic tech support. Digital Navigators are tech experts who are available to answer your "How to ....." questions.
