Friends of the Balboa Library Meeting Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am Balboa Library Looking for ways to support your local library and community? Join the Balboa Branch Friends of the Library! We need you!!! View Details Jan 24 2026 Sat Friends of the Balboa Library Meeting 9:00am–10:00am Balboa Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Balboa Library Event Details: Looking for ways to support your local library and community? Join the Balboa Branch Friends of the Library! We need you!!!
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 24, 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 24 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 "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group STORYTIME & CRAFT Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Paradise Hills Library Program Type: Art, Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Please join us for storytime and craft every Saturday morning in the Children's Area at 10:00AM. 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 24 2026 Sat STORYTIME & CRAFT 10:00am–10:30am Paradise Hills Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Program Type: Art, Literature Event Details: Please join us for storytime and craft every Saturday morning in the Children's Area at 10:00AM.
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 24, 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 24 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!
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, January 24, 2026 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+ 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 24 2026 Sat LEGO Club 10:00am–11:00am Tierrasanta Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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, January 24, 2026 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. 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 Tech on the Go: Computer Skills Help 10:00am–12:00pm City Heights/Weingart Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 Saturday Drop In Craft Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library Program Type: Art Age Group: Elementary School Age Visit the library on Saturday & create a terrific craft. All supplies provided! View Details This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Saturday Drop In Craft 10:00am–1:00pm Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library Age Group: Elementary School Age Program Type: Art Event Details: Visit the library on Saturday & create a terrific craft. All supplies provided!
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Preschool Storytime with Mr. Luan (IN-PERSON) Saturday, January 24, 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 24 2026 Sat 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 "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Dance Pants Jam Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am CM - Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library Program Type: Wellness Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Let’s get those wiggles out! Kids are invited to dance, sing, and shake along to all their favorite songs—think “Baby Shark,” “The Wheels on the Bus,” and plenty more. 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 24 2026 Sat Dance Pants Jam 10:30am–11:30am Carmel Mountain Ranch Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library Room: CM - Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Program Type: Wellness Event Details: Let’s get those wiggles out! Kids are invited to dance, sing, and shake along to all their favorite songs—think “Baby Shark,” “The Wheels on the Bus,” and plenty more.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Kathryn the Grape Music Show Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am KN - Park Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Performing Arts Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Join local musician Kathryn the Grape for a dance and music party that will have your little ones dancing, singing, and grooving as part of our Summer Reading Program! 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 24 2026 Sat Kathryn the Grape Music Show 10:30am–11:30am Kensington-Normal Heights Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library Room: KN - Park Area - Kensington Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Performing Arts Event Details: Join local musician Kathryn the Grape for a dance and music party that will have your little ones dancing, singing, and grooving as part of our Summer Reading Program!
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Little Fish Comic Book Studio presents: One Book One San Diego Comic Workshop Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library Program Type: Art, One Book, One San Diego Age Group: Elementary School Age Learn the awesome secrets and tricks for making your own comics, and how to improve your drawing skills and storytelling, whether you like manga, superheroes or Dog Man! Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Little Fish Comic Book Studio presents: One Book One San Diego Comic Workshop 10:30am–11:30am Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library Room: BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin Age Group: Elementary School Age Program Type: Art, One Book, One San Diego Registration Encouraged Event Details: Learn the awesome secrets and tricks for making your own comics, and how to improve your drawing skills and storytelling, whether you like manga, superheroes or Dog Man!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Garden Exchange Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Program Type: Wellness Age Group: All Ages Stop and Swap: Seeds, Plants, Veggies, Fruits, Flowers and More!Too many zucchinis? Lots of cut flowers? Succulents getting too big? Ordered too many radish seeds? CSA box full of vegetables you won't eat? View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Garden Exchange 10:30am–12:00pm Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Wellness Event Details: Stop and Swap: Seeds, Plants, Veggies, Fruits, Flowers and More!Too many zucchinis? Lots of cut flowers? Succulents getting too big? Ordered too many radish seeds? CSA box full of vegetables you won't eat?
This event is in the "All Ages" group Lego and Rokenbok Club Saturday, January 24, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Lego and Rokenbok Club 10:30am–12:00pm Mountain View/Beckwourth Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "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, January 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:30pm 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 NEW LOCATION: CITY HEIGHTS LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOMOpen Adult Ballet Class 10:30am - 12:00pm 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 Jan 24 2026 Sat Adult Ballet & Youth Ballet/Jazz Classes - San Diego Ballet 10:30am–1:30pm 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 Program Type: Community Engagement, Performing Arts Event Details: NEW LOCATION: CITY HEIGHTS LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOMOpen Adult Ballet Class 10:30am - 12:00pm
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Signing Storytime Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am NP - Children's Area - North Park at North Park Library Program Type: Accessibility, Early Learning, Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Enjoy some sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer from Signs at Play!Come learn some simple signs and songs at this fun weekly event! View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Signing Storytime 11:00am–11:30am 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 Program Type: Accessibility, Early Learning, Literature Event Details: Enjoy some sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer from Signs at Play!Come learn some simple signs and songs at this fun weekly event!
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, January 24, 2026 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! View Details 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 Jan 24 2026 Sat Knitting and Crochet Circle 11:00am–12:00pm Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 This event is in the "Teens" group Paws to Read Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm NC - Meeting Room - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library Program Type: Featured, Accessibility, Early Learning, Homework Help, Literature, Wellness Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Children Ages 3+ can read aloud to trained and certified therapy dogs. “Paws to Read” is designed to help children improve their reading skills and confidence in reading out loud. View Details 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 Jan 24 2026 Sat Paws to Read 11:00am–12:00pm North Clairemont Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Clairemont Library Room: NC - Meeting Room - North Clairemont Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: Featured, Accessibility, Early Learning, Homework Help, Literature, Wellness Event Details: Children Ages 3+ can read aloud to trained and certified therapy dogs. “Paws to Read” is designed to help children improve their reading skills and confidence in reading out loud.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Learn Scratch: Games & Probability | Taste of Technology Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm Skyline Hills Library Program Type: Featured, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Age Group: Middle School Age Dive into game making! Build your own rock, paper, scissors game in Scratch as you learn foundational computer programming concepts and how math and probability play an important role. Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Learn Scratch: Games & Probability | Taste of Technology 11:00am–12:30pm Skyline Hills Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library Age Group: Middle School Age Program Type: Featured, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Dive into game making! Build your own rock, paper, scissors game in Scratch as you learn foundational computer programming concepts and how math and probability play an important role.
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, January 24, 2026 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. View Details 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 Jan 24 2026 Sat LEGO Free Play 11:00am–1:00pm North Clairemont Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 2026 Local Author Expo and Showcase Exhibit Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:00pm AC - Neil Morgan Auditorium - Central at Central Library Program Type: Featured, Author Talk, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Local Author Age Group: All Ages THE LOCAL AUTHOR EXPOPublic Opening of the 2026 San Diego Local Author Showcase of Published Books2026 Local Authors, Guests and Members of the San Diego Comunity: Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 24 2026 Sat 2026 Local Author Expo and Showcase Exhibit 11:00am–4:00pm Central Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Central Library Room: AC - Neil Morgan Auditorium - Central Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Featured, Author Talk, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Local Author Registration Encouraged Event Details: THE LOCAL AUTHOR EXPOPublic Opening of the 2026 San Diego Local Author Showcase of Published Books2026 Local Authors, Guests and Members of the San Diego Comunity:
Innovation Station Science Fun! Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm LJ - IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM Join us at the Innovation Station where we'll learn about electricity by making LED light up cards. All supplies are provided and no reservations are needed. Open to all school age kids. View Details Jan 24 2026 Sat Innovation Station Science Fun! 11:30am–12:30pm La Jolla/Riford Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library Room: LJ - IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM Event Details: Join us at the Innovation Station where we'll learn about electricity by making LED light up cards. All supplies are provided and no reservations are needed. Open to all school age kids.
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, January 24, 2026 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. 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 24 2026 Sat IDEA lab CAD club school aged kids & teens 1:00pm–2:30pm 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 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, January 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm NU - Seminar 1 - North University at North University Community Library Program Type: Book Discussion, Literature Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults The Page Turners will be discussing The Overstory by Richard Powers. 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 Page Turners Book Club 1:00pm–2:30pm North University Community Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North University Community Library Room: NU - Seminar 1 - North University Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Book Discussion, Literature Event Details: The Page Turners will be discussing The Overstory by Richard Powers.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Basic Clothes Mending: a Hands-on Workshop presented by Clicbitz! Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library Program Type: Community Engagement Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Join us for basic clothes mending workshop! This is 2-hour class covers the basics of using a sewing machine, shows how to hem a pair of denim jeans and how to sew on a button. Register Now Registration Encouraged 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 Basic Clothes Mending: a Hands-on Workshop presented by Clicbitz! 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: Community Engagement Registration Encouraged Event Details: Join us for basic clothes mending workshop! This is 2-hour class covers the basics of using a sewing machine, shows how to hem a pair of denim jeans and how to sew on a button.
