This event is in the "Teens" group From Brainstorm to Final Draft: Hands-On College Essay Workshop Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library Program Type: Career & College Age Group: Teens Are you struggling to compose your college entrance essay? We are here to help! Learn how to brainstorm, write a draft, and complete your final version of your college essay! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 24 2026 Sat From Brainstorm to Final Draft: Hands-On College Essay Workshop 2:00pm–2:45pm City Heights/Weingart Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library Room: CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart Age Group: Teens Program Type: Career & College Event Details: Are you struggling to compose your college entrance essay? We are here to help! Learn how to brainstorm, write a draft, and complete your final version of your college essay!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Chess Club Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm SK - Children's Nook - 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 Jan 24 2026 Sat Chess Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Skyline Hills Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library Room: SK - Children's Nook - 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 Game Making Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library Program Type: DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Age Group: Elementary School Age Experience the thrill of making your very first video game! Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Game Making 2:00pm–3:00pm Linda Vista Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Linda Vista Library Room: LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista Age Group: Elementary School Age Program Type: DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Experience the thrill of making your very first video game!
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Study Smarter, Not Harder Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Logan Heights Library Program Type: DiscoverU, Wellness Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens Have trouble studying effectively? Join us for a hands-on workshop full of brain-friendly tricks, note-taking tips, and time management skills techniques. This is an in-person program. Registration is encouraged. Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Study Smarter, Not Harder 2:00pm–3:00pm Logan Heights Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Logan Heights Library Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: DiscoverU, Wellness Registration Encouraged Event Details: Have trouble studying effectively? Join us for a hands-on workshop full of brain-friendly tricks, note-taking tips, and time management skills techniques. This is an in-person program. Registration is 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 This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group RB Chess Club Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library Program Type: Community Engagement Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Do you want to learn how to play chess? Do you already know how to play and are looking for the perfect place to play? Join us every Saturday for a fun game of chess with friends at Rancho Bernardo Library! 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 Jan 24 2026 Sat RB Chess Club 2:00pm–3:30pm Rancho Bernardo Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library Room: RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community Engagement Event Details: Do you want to learn how to play chess? Do you already know how to play and are looking for the perfect place to play? Join us every Saturday for a fun game of chess with friends at Rancho Bernardo Library!
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Birding for Kids Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library Program Type: Featured, Science/STEAM Age Group: Elementary School Age Kids ages 5 & up are invited to learn about local birds, where they live, their sounds, and how to see them in this fun, interactive program with the Palomar Audubon Society. View Details This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Birding for Kids 2:30pm–3:30pm 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 Program Type: Featured, Science/STEAM Event Details: Kids ages 5 & up are invited to learn about local birds, where they live, their sounds, and how to see them in this fun, interactive program with the Palomar Audubon 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 3D Lab Open Hours Saturday, January 24, 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 Jan 24 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 "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Intro to Engineering with Project NexTech Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library Program Type: Science/STEAM Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age This workshop will introduce more applicable engineering concepts through engineering challenges that walk students through real-world fields and problems faced by engineers. Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Intro to Engineering with Project NexTech 3:00pm–5:00pm 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: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Program Type: Science/STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: This workshop will introduce more applicable engineering concepts through engineering challenges that walk students through real-world fields and problems faced by engineers.
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, January 24, 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 Jan 24 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 "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group String FUNdamentals - Villa Musica Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library Program Type: Performing Arts Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age String FUNdamentals (Violin, Beginning Level) – Level II, Ages 5-7Requires registration with Villa Musica View Details This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Jan 24 2026 Sat String FUNdamentals - Villa Musica 4:00pm–4:30pm Linda Vista Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Linda Vista Library Room: LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Program Type: Performing Arts Event Details: String FUNdamentals (Violin, Beginning Level) – Level II, Ages 5-7Requires registration with Villa Musica
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 Saturday, January 24, 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. 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 Jan 24 2026 Sat Cancelled 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 "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group String Play - Villa Musica Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library Program Type: Performing Arts Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age String Play – Level II (ages 7 – 8)Requires registration with Villa Musica View Details This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Jan 24 2026 Sat String Play - Villa Musica 4:30pm–5:15pm Linda Vista Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Linda Vista Library Room: LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Program Type: Performing Arts Event Details: String Play – Level II (ages 7 – 8)Requires registration with Villa Musica
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Relaxing through Mindfulness Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm NU - Community Room - North University at North University Community Library Program Type: Wellness Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults This class is about learning to relax through mindfulness. 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 Jan 24 2026 Sat Relaxing through Mindfulness 4:30pm–5:45pm North University Community Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North University Community Library Room: NU - Community Room - North University Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Wellness Event Details: This class is about learning to relax through mindfulness.
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, January 26, 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 Jan 26 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.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Songs and Stories with Ms Amy Monday, January 26, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm LJ - Children's Area - 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. View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Songs and Stories with Ms Amy 12:00pm–12:30pm La Jolla/Riford Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library Room: LJ - Children's Area - 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 "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Mahjong Club for Adults Monday, January 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library Program Type: Cultural Appreciation Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Join us for a game of Mahjong. Materials provided. Mahjong Club meets every first and third Wednesday of the month. Recommended for ages 18+. No registration required. 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 Jan 26 2026 Mon Mahjong Club for Adults 1:00pm–3:00pm Mira Mesa Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library Room: MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Cultural Appreciation Event Details: Join us for a game of Mahjong. Materials provided. Mahjong Club meets every first and third Wednesday of the month. Recommended for ages 18+. No registration required.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Make It! Zine Making Station Monday, January 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm AC - IDEA Lab Program - Central at Central Library Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces Age Group: All Ages Throughout the month of January, drop in anytime during the IDEA Lab's open hours to a make a zine at our Zine Making Station. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Make It! Zine Making Station 1:00pm–5:00pm Central Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Central Library Room: AC - IDEA Lab Program - Central Age Group: All Ages Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces Event Details: Throughout the month of January, drop in anytime during the IDEA Lab's open hours to a make a zine at our Zine Making Station.
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 Blood Drive with the American National Red Cross Monday, January 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 7:00pm LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults On January 26th we’ll roll up our sleeves and help save lives! The Red Cross has 140 years of experience providing humanitarian aid—including more than 75 years of supplying blood to those in need. 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 Jan 26 2026 Mon Blood Drive with the American National Red Cross 1:00pm–7:00pm La Jolla/Riford Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library Room: LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness Event Details: On January 26th we’ll roll up our sleeves and help save lives! The Red Cross has 140 years of experience providing humanitarian aid—including more than 75 years of supplying blood to those in need.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group ESL Class Monday, January 26, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library Program Type: Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults During the 6-week course, you will learn how to: Cancelled 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 Jan 26 2026 Mon Cancelled ESL Class 1:30pm–3:00pm Rancho Peñasquitos Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library Room: RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement Event Details: During the 6-week course, you will learn how to:
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Stay Sharp with Games Monday, January 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:45pm VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Feeling forgetful? Preserving your mental abilities as you get older is easier than you might think — and it can even be fun. Stimulating your mind by playing games and learning new skills can help keep your brain healthy as you age. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Stay Sharp with Games 2:00pm–3:45pm Carmel Valley Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness Event Details: Feeling forgetful? Preserving your mental abilities as you get older is easier than you might think — and it can even be fun. Stimulating your mind by playing games and learning new skills can help keep your brain healthy as you age.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Rummikub at the Library Monday, January 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm RB - Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Come and join the fun!Meet new people and learn to play this fast-paced, easy, and very enjoyable game. Plus, it helps develop and sharpen sequencing, pattern recognition, and pattern skills. 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 Jan 26 2026 Mon Rummikub at the Library 2:00pm–4:00pm Rancho Bernardo Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library Room: RB - Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement Event Details: Come and join the fun!Meet new people and learn to play this fast-paced, easy, and very enjoyable game. Plus, it helps develop and sharpen sequencing, pattern recognition, and pattern skills.
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 DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY Monday, January 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 6:30pm LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library Program Type: Featured, Homework Help Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Kids K through 8th: 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 This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 26 2026 Mon DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY 2:00pm–6:30pm Linda Vista Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Linda Vista Library Room: LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: Featured, Homework Help Event Details: Kids K through 8th: 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 DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY Monday, January 26, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm CH - Learning Center - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library Program Type: Featured, Homework Help Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens 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 This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 26 2026 Mon DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY 3:00pm–6:00pm College-Rolando Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: College-Rolando Library Room: CH - Learning Center - College-Rolando Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens 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 DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY Monday, January 26, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm LO - Homework Center - Logan Heights at Logan Heights 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 Jan 26 2026 Mon DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY 3:00pm–6:00pm Logan Heights Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Logan Heights Library Room: LO - Homework Center - Logan Heights 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.
