This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Stay and Play Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers After Preschool Storytime, we will be hosting a Stay and Play! Parents and Caregivers- play with your children or watch them as they play with other children. View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Jul 16 2026 Thu Stay and Play 11:30am–12:00pm Rancho Bernardo Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library Room: RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning Event Details: After Preschool Storytime, we will be hosting a Stay and Play! Parents and Caregivers- play with your children or watch them as they play with other children.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Southern Caregiver Resource Center Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:30pm Balboa Library Age Group: Adults, Older Adults The Southern Caregiver Resource Center will table at the library to offer information and resources to the community about caregiver support services. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Jul 16 2026 Thu Southern Caregiver Resource Center 11:30am–1:30pm Balboa Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Balboa Library Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Event Details: The Southern Caregiver Resource Center will table at the library to offer information and resources to the community about caregiver support services.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Signing Storytime Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Signing Storytime with Jennifer Duncan of Signs at Play is a fun event for families with young children. It combines the joy of stories with the added fun of baby sign language (ASL). 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 Jul 16 2026 Thu Signing Storytime 12:00pm–12:30pm Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Room: PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature Event Details: Signing Storytime with Jennifer Duncan of Signs at Play is a fun event for families with young children. It combines the joy of stories with the added fun of baby sign language (ASL).
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Kids Craft Time Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm OB - Children's Area - Ocean Beach at Ocean Beach Library Program Type: Art Age Group: Elementary School Age Get crafty at the library every week! Each week there will be a unique craft that is fun for all ages. All supplies will be provided. View Details This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Jul 16 2026 Thu Kids Craft Time 12:30pm–1:30pm Ocean Beach Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library Room: OB - Children's Area - Ocean Beach Age Group: Elementary School Age Program Type: Art Event Details: Get crafty at the library every week! Each week there will be a unique craft that is fun for all ages. All supplies will be provided.
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 Knit and Crochet Circle Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at 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. 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 Jul 16 2026 Thu Knit and Crochet Circle 1:00pm–3:00pm Rancho Peñasquitos Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library Room: RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Ukulele Lessons Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library Program Type: Performing Arts Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Learn how to play ukulele! Fun and easy for beginners. Bring your own ukulele, or borrow one provided in class. You can join at any time. The first part of each class is for newbies. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Jul 16 2026 Thu Ukulele Lessons 2:00pm–2:30pm Pacific Beach/Taylor Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library Room: PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Performing Arts Event Details: Learn how to play ukulele! Fun and easy for beginners. Bring your own ukulele, or borrow one provided in class. You can join at any time. The first part of each class is for newbies.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group La Jolla Library Poetry Group Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library Program Type: Literature Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults The La Jolla Library Poetry Group meets the third Thursday of every month at the La Jolla Library from 2pm to 3pm. New and experienced poets come together to read and share their poems. 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 Jul 16 2026 Thu La Jolla Library Poetry Group 2:00pm–3:00pm 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: Literature Event Details: The La Jolla Library Poetry Group meets the third Thursday of every month at the La Jolla Library from 2pm to 3pm. New and experienced poets come together to read and share their poems.
SMV Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm SM - Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library View Details Jul 16 2026 Thu SMV 2:00pm–4:00pm Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library Room: SM - Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
This event is in the "Older Adults" group Craft Circle Thursday, July 16, 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 View Details This event is in the "Older Adults" group Jul 16 2026 Thu Craft Circle 2:00pm–5:00pm 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: Older Adults Program Type: Art
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 Ukulele Time Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library Program Type: Performing Arts Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Uke players of all skill levels are invited to come together to strum, sing, learn, teach, share, and most of all, have fun. 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 Jul 16 2026 Thu Ukulele Time 3:00pm–5:30pm Pacific Beach/Taylor Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library Room: PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Performing Arts Event Details: Uke players of all skill levels are invited to come together to strum, sing, learn, teach, share, and most of all, have fun.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm SK - Lobby - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library Program Type: Featured, Homework Help Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments. View Details This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Jul 16 2026 Thu DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY 3:00pm–6:00pm Skyline Hills Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library Room: SK - Lobby - Skyline Hills Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Program Type: Featured, Homework Help Event Details: Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
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, July 16, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm NU - Community Room - North University at North University Community Library 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. Cancelled 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 Jul 16 2026 Thu Cancelled Chess Club 3:30pm–4:30pm North University Community Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North University Community Library Room: NU - Community Room - North University Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults 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 "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 This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Crafting for Critters (new time starting September 2025) Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm CH - Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Science/STEAM Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Providing enrichment for our animal friends is incredibly important! During this monthly program you can help us make fun and easy enrichment items for homeless animals at our local Humane Society. 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 This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Jul 16 2026 Thu Crafting for Critters (new time starting September 2025) 3:30pm–4:30pm College-Rolando Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: College-Rolando Library Room: CH - Community Room - College-Rolando Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Science/STEAM Event Details: Providing enrichment for our animal friends is incredibly important! During this monthly program you can help us make fun and easy enrichment items for homeless animals at our local Humane Society.
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, July 16, 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! 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 Jul 16 2026 Thu Board Game Afternoon and Learn To Play DnD! 3:30pm–5:00pm 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: 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Grupo de apoyo para cuidadores Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm OT - Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library Program Type: Featured, En Español, Wellness Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Un grupo de apoyo para cualquier persona que apoye a alguien que vive con pérdida de memoria. Gratis, 1er y 3er jueves del mes.En español.Más información: alzsd.org/support-groups View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Jul 16 2026 Thu Grupo de apoyo para cuidadores 3:30pm–5:00pm Otay Mesa-Nestor Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library Room: OT - Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Featured, En Español, Wellness Event Details: Un grupo de apoyo para cualquier persona que apoye a alguien que vive con pérdida de memoria. Gratis, 1er y 3er jueves del mes.En español.Más información: alzsd.org/support-groups
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 Chess Club Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Join us in a relaxed and supportive environment to receive chess instruction, improve your skills, or play an opponent. 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 Jul 16 2026 Thu Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm 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 Event Details: Join us in a relaxed and supportive environment to receive chess instruction, improve your skills, or play an opponent.
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, July 16, 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. 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 Jul 16 2026 Thu Crochet 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, 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 "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 Tinker Thursday Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Science/STEAM Age Group: All Ages, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Join us every Thursday for Tinker Thursday! Craft in community! View Details 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 Jul 16 2026 Thu Tinker Thursday 4:00pm–5:00pm Skyline Hills Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library Room: SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills Age Group: All Ages, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Science/STEAM Event Details: Join us every Thursday for Tinker Thursday! Craft in community!
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Arts and Crafts /Arte y Manualidades Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm LO - Children's Area - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library Program Type: Art Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Get messy, make mistakes, and prepare to make ART!Join us every Thursday to get creative!___________________________¡Ensúciate, comete errores y prepárate para hacer ARTE! View Details This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Jul 16 2026 Thu Arts and Crafts /Arte y Manualidades 4:00pm–5:30pm Logan Heights Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Logan Heights Library Room: LO - Children's Area - Logan Heights Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Program Type: Art Event Details: Get messy, make mistakes, and prepare to make ART!Join us every Thursday to get creative!___________________________¡Ensúciate, comete errores y prepárate para hacer ARTE!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Chess Club Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library Age Group: All Ages All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced.All ages, children and adults! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 16 2026 Thu Chess Club 4:00pm–5:30pm Mira Mesa Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library Room: MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa Age Group: All Ages Event Details: All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced.All ages, children and adults!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Downtown Chess @ San Diego Central Library/1st Floor Lobby Thursday, July 16, 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 Jul 16 2026 Thu 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 "Elementary School Age" group Game Jam Jr. 2026 Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library Program Type: Featured, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Age Group: Elementary School Age Ever wonder what it takes to make a video game? In this 5-day program, students will learn the basics of video game development and design using the Scratch programming language to build their own games. Software and equipment provided. View Details Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Jul 16 2026 Thu Game Jam Jr. 2026 4:00pm–5:30pm San Ysidro Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: San Ysidro Library Room: SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro Age Group: Elementary School Age Program Type: Featured, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Ever wonder what it takes to make a video game? In this 5-day program, students will learn the basics of video game development and design using the Scratch programming language to build their own games. Software and equipment provided.
This event is in the "Adults" group Serra Mesa Planning Group (SMPG) Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm SM - Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library Program Type: Community Engagement Age Group: Adults Monthly meeting of the Serra Mesa Planning Group View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 16 2026 Thu Serra Mesa Planning Group (SMPG) 7:00pm–9:00pm Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library Room: SM - Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Engagement Event Details: Monthly meeting of the Serra Mesa Planning Group
Block Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:00pm Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Closing Jul 16 2026 Thu Closing Block 7:30pm–8:00pm Branches: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
