As of July 1, 2025, all San Diego Public Library locations are closed on Sundays. 

In the coming months, Monday hours will be subject to change.

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Remember Us The Holocaust (RUTH) Exhibit

All Day 1/12 - 6/28
LJ - Garth Family Reading Level - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages

Now extended through June 28, 2026!

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Garth Family Reading Level - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Now extended through June 28, 2026!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

On View: Constructs-Elliott Linwood

All Day 5/2 - 7/30
MV - Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages

Constructs

Elliott Linwood

May 2 - July 30, 2025

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: MV - Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Constructs

Elliott Linwood

May 2 - July 30, 2025

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Voice Out 2025

All Day 5/12 - 7/27
Central Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages

Voice Out 2025 - Youth Media Arts & Outside the Lens

Central Library | 2nd Floor Display

May 12, 2025 - July 27, 2025

Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Voice Out 2025 - Youth Media Arts & Outside the Lens

Central Library | 2nd Floor Display

May 12, 2025 - July 27, 2025

This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

A Teen Short Story Contest 2025: Level Up

All Day 6/2 - 8/31
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, Literature
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens

Join San Diego Public Library's 2025 A Teen Writing Contest. All teens ages 12-18 in the San Diego County area are invited to submit a short story which will be judged by a panel of SDPL librarians.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Literature
Event Details:

Join San Diego Public Library's 2025 A Teen Writing Contest. All teens ages 12-18 in the San Diego County area are invited to submit a short story which will be judged by a panel of SDPL librarians.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

On View: Colored Pencil Society

All Day 6/14 - 8/8
PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages

The Colored Pencil Society is a not-for-profit organization founded to promote the stature and awareness of colored pencil art as a viable art form.

This exhibit is works by the members of the San Diego Chapter.

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

The Colored Pencil Society is a not-for-profit organization founded to promote the stature and awareness of colored pencil art as a viable art form.

This exhibit is works by the members of the San Diego Chapter.

Gallery Closed for Installation

All Day 6/16 - 8/2
AC - Art Gallery - Central at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Art Gallery - Central
This event is in the "All Ages" group

In The Land of... Feminist Image Group Exhibition

All Day 6/22 - 10/12
AC - Popular Library - Fairway - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages

 

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Popular Library - Fairway - Central
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Life in the Ocean Underwater Photography

All Day 6/28 - 9/25
LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages

Life in the Ocean: Presented by the San Diego Underwater Photographic Society

On exhibit from June 28, 2025 to September 25, 2025

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Life in the Ocean: Presented by the San Diego Underwater Photographic Society

On exhibit from June 28, 2025 to September 25, 2025

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

Table of Contents: A Community Collectors' Showcase Open Registration

All Day 7/1 - 8/30
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults


Welcoming all collectors and curiosities!


From Pokémon cards to postage stamps, we want to see your collection!

Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:


Welcoming all collectors and curiosities!


From Pokémon cards to postage stamps, we want to see your collection!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Paintings by Tony Jeffreys

All Day 7/1 - 8/31
PO - Community Room & Park Area - Point Loma at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages

Local artists Tony Jeffreys current art work.

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: PO - Community Room & Park Area - Point Loma
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Local artists Tony Jeffreys current art work.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Lambda Archives Intergenerational Exhibit

All Day 7/3 - 7/31
AC - Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor) - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, LGBTQIA+
Age Group:
All Ages, Middle School Age, Teens

Lambda Archives will exhibit their intergenerational oral history projects created by and for local LGBTQ+ youth and elders. Learn about figures in our local community.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor) - Central
Age Group: All Ages, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, LGBTQIA+
Event Details:

Lambda Archives will exhibit their intergenerational oral history projects created by and for local LGBTQ+ youth and elders. Learn about figures in our local community.

This event is in the "All Ages" 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 Wizard's Quest

All Day 7/5 - 8/31
Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Happy Summer Reading Program! As our staff were getting things ready to help everyone Level Up at Your Library, we discovered a mysterious note left in our book drop:

Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Age Group: All Ages, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Happy Summer Reading Program! As our staff were getting things ready to help everyone Level Up at Your Library, we discovered a mysterious note left in our book drop:

Lambda Archives-Writing as Resistance: A Celebration of Queer Literature Exhibit

All Day 7/7 - 7/31
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, LGBTQIA+

In celebration of San Diego Pride, come check out Lambda Archives of San Diego's Writing as Resistance: A Celebration of Queer Literature Traveling Exhibit.

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, LGBTQIA+
Event Details:

In celebration of San Diego Pride, come check out Lambda Archives of San Diego's Writing as Resistance: A Celebration of Queer Literature Traveling Exhibit.

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Sensory Storytime

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
  • Every 2nd Monday of the Month at 10am
  • For Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities
  • Less Crowded Environment
  • Stories, songs,
Cancelled
Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Accessibility, Literature
Event Details:
  • Every 2nd Monday of the Month at 10am
  • For Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities
  • Less Crowded Environment
  • Stories, songs,
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Museum Day @ San Diego Museum of Art

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Come join us at SDMA for free entry, snacks, and storytime. Stay as long or as short as you'd like. 

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Come join us at SDMA for free entry, snacks, and storytime. Stay as long or as short as you'd like. 

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

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
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 "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Dance Pants

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 11:45am - 12:15pm
NU - Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Recommended for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary-school age kids, this simple dance program will feature popular songs. Families, it’s time to get your groove on!

Cancelled
Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: NU - Community Room - North University
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Recommended for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary-school age kids, this simple dance program will feature popular songs. Families, it’s time to get your groove on!

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

Bridge Club

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 11:45am - 2:00pm
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Every Monday, join us for a friendly game of bridge. All adults are invited to participate using Party Bridge rules. Beginners welcome! Instructions will be provided.

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

Every Monday, join us for a friendly game of bridge. All adults are invited to participate using Party Bridge rules. Beginners welcome! Instructions will be provided.

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Songs and Stories with Ms Amy

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Read along and sing for this fun interactive storytime. We will read picture books, move our bodies, act out stories, and sing fun songs and silly rhymes to build our skills with words and language.

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

Read along and sing for this fun interactive storytime. We will read picture books, move our bodies, act out stories, and sing fun songs and silly rhymes to build our skills with words and language.

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

Free Summer Lunch @ the Library: Movie + Craft

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
CH - Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Featured, Literature, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Movie + Craft -- Fantastic Mr. Fox

Join us every Monday for Movie + Craft. Watch a family-friendly movie and spark your imagination with a craft inspired by the film.

Lunch is Served:

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: CH - Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Literature, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Event Details:

Movie + Craft -- Fantastic Mr. Fox

Join us every Monday for Movie + Craft. Watch a family-friendly movie and spark your imagination with a craft inspired by the film.

Lunch is Served:

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

Free Summer Lunch: San Diego American Indian Health Center's Beading Workshop

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Balboa Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

*This event will be held at the North Clairemont Recreation Center, 4421 Bannock Ave, San Diego, CA 92117.*

Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement
Event Details:

*This event will be held at the North Clairemont Recreation Center, 4421 Bannock Ave, San Diego, CA 92117.*

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

Marc Griffiths Puppet Show

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
NU - Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Featured, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

We only live once, right? WRONG! We live everyday – and what we do in life echoes an eternity! Life can be tough and we all need more encouragement and more hope.

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: NU - Community Room - North University
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Featured, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

We only live once, right? WRONG! We live everyday – and what we do in life echoes an eternity! Life can be tough and we all need more encouragement and more hope.

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Puppet Show

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
UC - Community Room - University Community at University Community Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Cancelled
Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: UC - Community Room - University Community
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Performing Arts
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

Free Summer Lunch!

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Featured, Accessibility, Art, Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Renew Mondays

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Featured, Accessibility, Art, Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Event Details:

Renew Mondays