Block Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:00pm Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Closing Jan 1 2026 Thu Closing Block 7:30pm–8:00pm Branches: Scripps Miramar 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 Kamishibai StoryBox Theatre Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Presented by Write Out Loud San Diego, "StoryBox" is the American name given to the Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai. 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 Jan 2 2026 Fri Kamishibai StoryBox Theatre 10:00am–10:30am Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Room: SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation Event Details: Presented by Write Out Loud San Diego, "StoryBox" is the American name given to the Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Baby Dance Party with Dance to Evolve! Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am NP - Children's Area - North Park at North Park Library Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers We invite you to join our Baby Dance Party, singing and dancing along with Ms. Andrea from Dance to Evolve! We will have songs, movement and tons of fun for your babies to dance, play, and interact! View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Baby Dance Party with Dance to Evolve! 10:00am–10:45am North Park Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Park Library Room: NP - Children's Area - North Park Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Event Details: We invite you to join our Baby Dance Party, singing and dancing along with Ms. Andrea from Dance to Evolve! We will have songs, movement and tons of fun for your babies to dance, play, and interact!
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Baby Sign Stories Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Cancelled View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Cancelled Baby Sign Stories 10:00am–11:00am City Heights/Weingart Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library Room: CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Stay & Play Storytime Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am NC - Main Area - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library Program Type: Accessibility, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts, Science/STEAM Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Stay and Play is a play group and storytime for kids age 0-5 and their adults. We especially invite nontraditional caregivers (friends, family members, and neighbors) who care for children in an informal way. 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 Jan 2 2026 Fri Stay & Play Storytime 10:00am–11:00am North Clairemont Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Clairemont Library Room: NC - Main Area - North Clairemont Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Program Type: Accessibility, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts, Science/STEAM Event Details: Stay and Play is a play group and storytime for kids age 0-5 and their adults. We especially invite nontraditional caregivers (friends, family members, and neighbors) who care for children in an informal way.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Genealogy Research: Meet with our volunteer genealogist 10am to Noon Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm AC - Genealogy Table in Marilyn & Gene Marx Special Collections Center (9th Floor) - Central at Central Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation Age Group: All Ages For those contemplating constructing a family tree, as well as for experienced genealogy researchers.Volunteers are there to help guide you in your research.No appointment necessary. First come, first served. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Genealogy Research: Meet with our volunteer genealogist 10am to Noon 10:00am–12:00pm Central Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Central Library Room: AC - Genealogy Table in Marilyn & Gene Marx Special Collections Center (9th Floor) - Central Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation Event Details: For those contemplating constructing a family tree, as well as for experienced genealogy researchers.Volunteers are there to help guide you in your research.No appointment necessary. First come, first served.
RB Knitting Club Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm RB - Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library Would you like to learn to knit, crochet, do needlework or just spend time with other creators?Bring your current project to work on, or if new to the hobbies, we'll help you get going! Cancelled View Details Jan 2 2026 Fri Cancelled RB Knitting Club 10:00am–12:00pm Rancho Bernardo Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library Room: RB - Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo Event Details: Would you like to learn to knit, crochet, do needlework or just spend time with other creators?Bring your current project to work on, or if new to the hobbies, we'll help you get going!
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group American Red Cross Blood Drive Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm MV - Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library Program Type: Wellness Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Did you know that one blood donation can save up to three lives? Or that someone in the United States needs blood every two seconds? You can help save a life by donating blood at your library. Sign up online at redcrossblood.org, 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 2 2026 Fri American Red Cross Blood Drive 10:00am–4:00pm Mission Valley Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Mission Valley Library Room: MV - Community Room - Mission Valley Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Wellness Event Details: Did you know that one blood donation can save up to three lives? Or that someone in the United States needs blood every two seconds? You can help save a life by donating blood at your library. Sign up online at redcrossblood.org,
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Preschool Storytime with Mr. Luan (IN-PERSON) Friday, January 2, 2026 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! View Details This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Preschool Storytime with Mr. Luan (IN-PERSON) 10:30am–11:15am Linda Vista Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "Older Adults" group Silver Age Yoga - Limit 20; Get Program Number at Front Desk Before Each Session Friday, January 2, 2026 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 12:30 PM. FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED. PROGRAM LIMIT 20 PARTICIPANTS View Details This event is in the "Older Adults" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Silver Age Yoga - Limit 20; Get Program Number at Front Desk Before Each Session 1:00pm–2:00pm Carmel Valley Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 12:30 PM. FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED. PROGRAM LIMIT 20 PARTICIPANTS
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Mah Jongg Friday, January 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library Program Type: Community Engagement Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Come play American Mah Jongg - a game of skill, strategy, and luck!Experienced and novice players welcome. An instructor will be on hand to teach you. 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 2 2026 Fri Cancelled Mah Jongg 1:00pm–3:00pm Rancho Bernardo Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library Room: RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community Engagement Event Details: Come play American Mah Jongg - a game of skill, strategy, and luck!Experienced and novice players welcome. An instructor will be on hand to teach you.
SCFOL Members Pre-sale Friday, January 2, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm SC - Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery - San Carlos at San Carlos Library View Details Jan 2 2026 Fri SCFOL Members Pre-sale 1:30pm–3:30pm San Carlos Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: San Carlos Library Room: SC - Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery - San Carlos
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group The Craft Lab: Adults Arts & Crafts Friday, January 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Join us on the first Friday of each month as we create cards, crafts, and more — with an emphasis on the “more.” From beautifully handcrafted cards to detailed scrapbooking projects, our adult arts and crafts sessions elevate creativity through th View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Jan 2 2026 Fri The Craft Lab: Adults Arts & Crafts 3:00pm–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: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM Event Details: Join us on the first Friday of each month as we create cards, crafts, and more — with an emphasis on the “more.” From beautifully handcrafted cards to detailed scrapbooking projects, our adult arts and crafts sessions elevate creativity through th
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 Learning Center: STEAM Discovery Hour Friday, January 2, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm CH - Learning Center - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library Program Type: Science/STEAM Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Get together with your friends after school and have fun with a big box of different STEAM projects and games. 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 2 2026 Fri Learning Center: STEAM Discovery Hour 3:30pm–4:30pm 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: Science/STEAM Event Details: Get together with your friends after school and have fun with a big box of different STEAM projects and games.
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, January 2, 2026 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. 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 2 2026 Fri Chess Club 3:30pm–5:00pm Rancho Peñasquitos Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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, January 2, 2026 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! 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 2 2026 Fri Chess Club 3:30pm–5:00pm Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Picture This! Book to Film Edition: White Bird (2023) Friday, January 2, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library Program Type: Films Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults This month's Picture This! Book to Film Edition movie matinee features: White Bird (2023). 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 2 2026 Fri Picture This! Book to Film Edition: White Bird (2023) 3:30pm–5:30pm 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: Films Event Details: This month's Picture This! Book to Film Edition movie matinee features: White Bird (2023).
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group KPop Club Friday, January 2, 2026 at 3:45pm - 5:45pm AC - Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor) - Central at Central Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens Come listen to the latest releases, talk about the latest news, and more! View Details This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 2 2026 Fri KPop Club 3:45pm–5:45pm Central Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Central Library Room: AC - Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor) - Central Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts Event Details: Come listen to the latest releases, talk about the latest news, and more!
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Dancing Through the Pages Friday, January 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library Program Type: Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts Age Group: Preschoolers Southern California Ballet is partnering with the Rancho Bernardo Branch Library for “Dancing Through the Pages,” a program that allows children to explore movement and dance through storytelling! Cancelled View Details This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Cancelled Dancing Through the Pages 4:00pm–4:45pm Rancho Bernardo Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library Room: RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo Age Group: Preschoolers Program Type: Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts Event Details: Southern California Ballet is partnering with the Rancho Bernardo Branch Library for “Dancing Through the Pages,” a program that allows children to explore movement and dance through storytelling!
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Introduction to Computer Aided Design (CAD) with OnShape Friday, January 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm PR - IDEA Lab - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Program Type: Science/STEAM Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens Are you interested in learning Computer Aided Design (CAD)? Register to attend this introduction to CAD! Presented by your local FTC Team, RoboRavens, this program will cover the basics of CAD using Onshape. Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Introduction to Computer Aided Design (CAD) with OnShape 4:00pm–5:00pm Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Room: PR - IDEA Lab - Pacific Highlands Ranch Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: Science/STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Are you interested in learning Computer Aided Design (CAD)? Register to attend this introduction to CAD! Presented by your local FTC Team, RoboRavens, this program will cover the basics of CAD using Onshape.
This event is in the "All Ages" group SCFOL Booksale Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 9:30am - 3:00pm SC - Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery - San Carlos at San Carlos Library Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement Age Group: All Ages Come and buy some books from the San Carlos Friends of the Library (SCFOL)! We have hardbacks, paperbacks, books on CD, children’s books, and more! Funds help the San Carlos Branch Library purchase books, programs, and equipment. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 3 2026 Sat SCFOL Booksale 9:30am–3:00pm 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: All Ages Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement Event Details: Come and buy some books from the San Carlos Friends of the Library (SCFOL)! We have hardbacks, paperbacks, books on CD, children’s books, and more! Funds help the San Carlos Branch Library purchase books, programs, and equipment.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Dance Pants Bash! Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Bring the littles and come for a fun dance party and maybe a storytime! We will dance to fun songs, use egg shakers, and dance with bubbles! 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 Jan 3 2026 Sat Dance Pants Bash! 10:00am–10:30am 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: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Event Details: Bring the littles and come for a fun dance party and maybe a storytime! We will dance to fun songs, use egg shakers, and dance with bubbles!
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 Mandarin Chinese Storytime Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am CM - Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Literature Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Join us for Chinese stories and songs with Miss Canndy. This program is for children, but all ages are welcome. Please note that this is not a bilingual storytime. This program will be held on the first Saturday of the month in t 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 Jan 3 2026 Sat Mandarin Chinese Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Carmel Mountain Ranch Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library Room: CM - Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Literature Event Details: Join us for Chinese stories and songs with Miss Canndy. This program is for children, but all ages are welcome. Please note that this is not a bilingual storytime. This program will be held on the first Saturday of the month in t
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, January 3, 2026 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! 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 Jan 3 2026 Sat Bilingual Hindi/English Story Time 10:00am–11:00am Mira Mesa Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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!
