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Silver Age Yoga - Limit 20 Participants; Get Program Number at Front Desk at 12:30pm

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Older Adults

ALL PARTICIPANTS NEED TO GET A PROGRAM NUMBER AT THE FRONT DESK BEFORE EACH SESSION STARTING AT 12 PM. PROGRAM LIMIT 20 PARTICIPANTS

Cancelled
Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

ALL PARTICIPANTS NEED TO GET A PROGRAM NUMBER AT THE FRONT DESK BEFORE EACH SESSION STARTING AT 12 PM. PROGRAM LIMIT 20 PARTICIPANTS

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Make It! Card Making and Gift Wrap Station

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
AC - IDEA Lab Program - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
All Ages

Throughout December, drop in anytime during the IDEA Lab's open hours to make a card, gift wrap, gift tag, or other paper crafts for the holiday season at our Card Making & Gift Wrap Station

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - IDEA Lab Program - Central
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

Throughout December, drop in anytime during the IDEA Lab's open hours to make a card, gift wrap, gift tag, or other paper crafts for the holiday season at our Card Making & Gift Wrap Station

This event is in the "Adults" group

Storytime for Adults with ASD

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
CH - Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a special structured adult storytime with sensory materials and an art activity in partnership with Casa de Mosaic. Each Friday will have a specific theme.

Cancelled
Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: CH - Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a special structured adult storytime with sensory materials and an art activity in partnership with Casa de Mosaic. Each Friday will have a specific theme.

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

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

If you don't know how to play chess, you can learn at Chess Club! 

All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced. Learn to play better!

All ages, children and adults are welcome.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

If you don't know how to play chess, you can learn at Chess Club! 

All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced. Learn to play better!

All ages, children and adults 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 Club

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
How about a game of chess? All levels of chess experience are welcome, from beginners to advanced. If you don't know how to play chess, you can learn at Chess Club!
Cancelled
Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room: PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:
How about a game of chess? All levels of chess experience are welcome, from beginners to advanced. If you don't know how to play chess, you can learn at Chess Club!
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Lego Time

Friday, December 26, 2025 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.

Cancelled
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

Science Club

Friday, December 26, 2025 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

Science 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.

Cancelled
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:

Science 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.

Closed to Public

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Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
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Branches:
Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
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, December 27, 2025 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
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 "Elementary School Age" group
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

LEGO Club

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
TS - Community Room - Tierrasanta at Tierrasanta Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Free play with LEGO bricks encourages creativity and improves social skills. Designed for ages 5+

Cancelled
Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: TS - Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Free play with LEGO bricks encourages creativity and improves social skills. Designed for ages 5+

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

Tech on the Go: Computer Skills Help

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
CT - Computer Lab - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Accessibility
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Do you need help learning how to use a computer, smart phone, or tablet?  Our Tech on the Go program supports San Diegans who need IT assistance.

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: CT - Computer Lab - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility
Event Details:

Do you need help learning how to use a computer, smart phone, or tablet?  Our Tech on the Go program supports San Diegans who need IT assistance.

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

Adult Ballet & Youth Ballet/Jazz Classes - San Diego Ballet

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults

Open Adult Ballet Class 10:00am - 11:30am

Cancelled
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
Program Type: Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Open Adult Ballet Class 10:00am - 11:30am

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Preschool Storytime with Mr. Luan (IN-PERSON)

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Preschoolers

These Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, but to perform them as well!

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

These Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, but to perform them as well!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Art Class with Mel

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
All Ages

Travel the world through different art techniques and styles on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, alongside professional artist Mel Clarkston.

Cancelled
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: All Ages
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 "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Saturday Story Time in the Park

Saturday, December 27, 2025 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!

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

Winter Storytime & Craft

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
AC - Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Celebrate the magic of winter with a cozy story time and a fun seasonal craft. Enjoy enchantingly frosty tales followed by a hands-on activity, perfect for young creators

 

Parking at the Library:

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library - Central
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

Celebrate the magic of winter with a cozy story time and a fun seasonal craft. Enjoy enchantingly frosty tales followed by a hands-on activity, perfect for young creators

 

Parking at the Library:

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Lego and Rokenbok Club

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us every Saturday from 10am-noon for Lego and Rokenbok Club! Patrons will be able to build at their own pace.

We will provide a lego square to build on and patrons can continue to build on it week after week. 

Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Join us every Saturday from 10am-noon for Lego and Rokenbok Club! Patrons will be able to build at their own pace.

We will provide a lego square to build on and patrons can continue to build on it week after week. 

This event is in the "All Ages" 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

Knitting and Crochet Circle

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Age Group:
All Ages, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Join the knitting and crochet circle. Improve your skills in these traditional art forms.  Bring your project for social crafting!

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Age Group: All Ages, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join the knitting and crochet circle. Improve your skills in these traditional art forms.  Bring your project for social crafting!

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, December 27, 2025 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.

Cancelled
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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Pokemon Trading Card Game Hangout

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
MM - Seminar/Booksale Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages

Come test out your Pokémon Trainer skills and aim to be the very best at our Pokémon TCG hangout!

Cancelled
Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: MM - Seminar/Booksale Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Come test out your Pokémon Trainer skills and aim to be the very best at our Pokémon TCG hangout!

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, December 27, 2025 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. 

Cancelled
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

Page Turners Book Club

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
NU - Seminar 2 - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

The Page Turners title for this month will be posted at a later date.  Please contact library staff if you have any questions.

Cancelled
Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: NU - Seminar 2 - North University
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

The Page Turners 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 "All Ages" group

Make It! Card Making and Gift Wrap Station

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
AC - IDEA Lab Program - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
All Ages

Throughout December, drop in anytime during the IDEA Lab's open hours to make a card, gift wrap, gift tag, or other paper crafts for the holiday season at our Card Making & Gift Wrap Station

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - IDEA Lab Program - Central
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

Throughout December, drop in anytime during the IDEA Lab's open hours to make a card, gift wrap, gift tag, or other paper crafts for the holiday season at our Card Making & Gift Wrap Station

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

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Casual public chess meet, open to all skill levels. Chess club is for ages 7-17. 

Cancelled
Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Casual public chess meet, open to all skill levels. Chess club is for ages 7-17.