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.

Event List

Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Library Branch
Exhibits, Displays & Ongoing Programs
Registration Type

Primary tabs

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

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
MM - Children's Area - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa 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.

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: MM - Children's Area - Mira Mesa
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
This event is in the "Teens" group

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 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.

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 "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group

LEGO Play Lab

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
CH - Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Learn, play, and create with LEGOs!

Children can build with LEGOs and display their creations in the library.

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: CH - Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Learn, play, and create with LEGOs!

Children can build with LEGOs and display their creations in the library.

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 Builders Club

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
SR - Children's Area - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Learn, play, and create with LEGOs! Children can build with LEGOs and display their creations in the library

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: SR - Children's Area - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Learn, play, and create with LEGOs! Children can build with LEGOs and display their creations in the library

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Villa Musica - Violin Classes

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age

Violin classes with Villa Musica!

Violin ages 7-9, 3:30 pm - 4:10 pm

Violin ages 10-12, 4:10 pm - 4:50 pm

Level 2, 4:50 pm - 5:30 pm 

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Violin classes with Villa Musica!

Violin ages 7-9, 3:30 pm - 4:10 pm

Violin ages 10-12, 4:10 pm - 4:50 pm

Level 2, 4:50 pm - 5:30 pm 

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

Teen IDEA Lab /Laboratorio de Ideas para Adolescentes

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 7:00pm
LO - David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens

The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software.

Featuring a music studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so much more!

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: LO - David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab - Logan Heights
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software.

Featuring a music studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so much more!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Storytime for All Ages

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us every Tuesday afternoon for stories and songs for all ages!

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday afternoon for stories and songs for all ages!

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Crafts for Kids with Mr. Luan

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Stretch your imagination and discover the artist within you've always known existed! Create fabulous crafts! In this program, get detailed instructions on how to make a craft you'll be able to take home!

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Stretch your imagination and discover the artist within you've always known existed! Create fabulous crafts! In this program, get detailed instructions on how to make a craft you'll be able to take home!

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

Crafternoon

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Balboa Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
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

Get Crafty with Miss Gaby!

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
SY - Caroline de Llamas Children's Area - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Art, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Join us for a new fun biweekly craft for children on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays in September at 4pm...Let's Get Crafty with Miss Gaby!

Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: SY - Caroline de Llamas Children's Area - San Ysidro
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for a new fun biweekly craft for children on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays in September at 4pm...Let's Get Crafty with Miss Gaby!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

HRC - CHESS CLUB

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MV - Homeschool Resource Center - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Have you always wanted to learn how to play chess or improve your skills? If you have never played before, or are just looking for someone to practice with, join us for some friendly competition!  All supplies are provided.

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: MV - Homeschool Resource Center - Mission Valley
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Have you always wanted to learn how to play chess or improve your skills? If you have never played before, or are just looking for someone to practice with, join us for some friendly competition!  All supplies are provided.

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

Reading Buddies

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LJ - Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Join us each Tuesday as teen volunteers read one-on-one with children of all ages. 

 

A GREAT way for children to build reading skills through positive reinforcement from a teen role model. 

 

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Join us each Tuesday as teen volunteers read one-on-one with children of all ages. 

 

A GREAT way for children to build reading skills through positive reinforcement from a teen role model. 

 

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

Spanish Conversation Club

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
PR - Seminar Room (#118) - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, En Español
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Join the new Spanish Club at PHR Library with Dalbert the Spanish Tutor!

Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room: PR - Seminar Room (#118) - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, En Español
Event Details:

Join the new Spanish Club at PHR Library with Dalbert the Spanish Tutor!

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

DIY @ the TEEN IDEA Lab: Mini Piñata/ Hazlo tú mismo en el laboratorio TEEN IDEA: Piñata Mini

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
LO - Lobby - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens

Attention all Tweens and Teens!

In honor of Nuestra Cultura Heritage month stop by the Teen IDEA Lab to make a mini piñata.

Registration is not required. While supplies last!

_________________________________________

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: LO - Lobby - Logan Heights
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

Attention all Tweens and Teens!

In honor of Nuestra Cultura Heritage month stop by the Teen IDEA Lab to make a mini piñata.

Registration is not required. While supplies last!

_________________________________________

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

The Mira Mesa Ukulele Strum Along

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
MM - Seminar/Booksale Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Join Shelly and Tim for fun afternoons of ukulele strum along! All skill levels and ages are welcome to come and participate in this informal, weekly event. Please note that these are NOT lessons.

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: MM - Seminar/Booksale Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join Shelly and Tim for fun afternoons of ukulele strum along! All skill levels and ages are welcome to come and participate in this informal, weekly event. Please note that these are NOT lessons.

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

ArtReach Still Life Acrylic

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
NU - Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Accessibility
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

This event is geared towards adults. All ages are welcome.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: NU - Community Room - North University
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

This event is geared towards adults. All ages are welcome.

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Chess at the Beach

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
PB - Lobby - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Let's play chess!  All ages and skill levels are welcome to play casual games in our relaxed setting. 

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: PB - Lobby - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Let's play chess!  All ages and skill levels are welcome to play casual games in our relaxed setting. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Virtual Overview of the UC System

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Career & College, DiscoverU
Age Group:
Teens

Interested in the University of California system, but not sure where to start? Join us for a tour of at all the UC campuses!

Registration Encouraged
Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Interested in the University of California system, but not sure where to start? Join us for a tour of at all the UC campuses!

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

Teen Game Room

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
AC - Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor) - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Gang Beasts, Marvel Rivals, NBA 2K and more. 

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor) - Central
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Gang Beasts, Marvel Rivals, NBA 2K and more. 

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

San Carlos Youth Chess

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
SC - Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery - San Carlos at San Carlos Library
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Are you the next Judith Polgar? Do you aspire to become the next Beth Harmon? Can you dethrone Magnus Carlsen and become the Chess World Champion? Or, do you simply want to enhance your memory and prevent Alzheimer’s?

Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: SC - Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery - San Carlos
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Are you the next Judith Polgar? Do you aspire to become the next Beth Harmon? Can you dethrone Magnus Carlsen and become the Chess World Champion? Or, do you simply want to enhance your memory and prevent Alzheimer’s?

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Tinker Tuesdays

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages

Bring your ideas to life at our Mobile Maker Lab in the Mission Hills-Hillcrest Library. Learn to use various programs and equipment  such as our 3D printer and die cut machine powered by Silhouette Studio.

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Bring your ideas to life at our Mobile Maker Lab in the Mission Hills-Hillcrest Library. Learn to use various programs and equipment  such as our 3D printer and die cut machine powered by Silhouette Studio.

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

Pajama Storytime

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
PO - San Salvador Clubhouse - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Come enjoy a pajama party with us in the cozy, downstairs reading nook! 

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: PO - San Salvador Clubhouse - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Come enjoy a pajama party with us in the cozy, downstairs reading nook! 

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

Meditation for a Happy Life

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
MV - Homeschool Resource Center - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Learn and practice meditation, improve harmony at home and at work, and build your wisdom and inner peace.  This secular and modern approach to traditional Buddhist teachings is led by Ashley Davis, co-founder of The Center for Harmonious Liv

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: MV - Homeschool Resource Center - Mission Valley
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Learn and practice meditation, improve harmony at home and at work, and build your wisdom and inner peace.  This secular and modern approach to traditional Buddhist teachings is led by Ashley Davis, co-founder of The Center for Harmonious Liv

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

Scripps Mesa Garden Club

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Monthly speakers on a variety of topics of interest to gardeners.  The group tours members gardens and goes on outings to interesting nurseries and farms. 

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Monthly speakers on a variety of topics of interest to gardeners.  The group tours members gardens and goes on outings to interesting nurseries and farms.