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 Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm NU - Community Room - North University at North University Community Library Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world. We welcome players with all levels of chess experience from beginners to advanced. Recommended for ages 10 and up. 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 29 2026 Thu Chess Club 3:30pm–4:30pm North University Community Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North University Community Library Room: NU - Community Room - North University Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Event Details: Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world. We welcome players with all levels of chess experience from beginners to advanced. Recommended for ages 10 and up.
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 Board Game Afternoon and Learn To Play DnD! Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Have someone in your family that is curious about DnD? Join us every Thursday at 3:30pm for our weekly board game afternoon and DnD session! 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 29 2026 Thu Board Game Afternoon and Learn To Play DnD! 3:30pm–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: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Event Details: Have someone in your family that is curious about DnD? Join us every Thursday at 3:30pm for our weekly board game afternoon and DnD session!
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 Free Guitar Lessons with Villa Musica! Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library Program Type: Performing Arts Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Free guitar classes. Please register with Villa Musica at https://villamusica.org/san-ysidro/. 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 29 2026 Thu Free Guitar Lessons with Villa Musica! 3:30pm–5:00pm San Ysidro Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: San Ysidro Library Room: SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: Performing Arts Event Details: Free guitar classes. Please register with Villa Musica at https://villamusica.org/san-ysidro/.
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 Afternoon Movie Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Program Type: Films Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Enjoy a stress-free experience! Bring your friends, blankets, pillows, and snacks. All ages welcome! 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 29 2026 Thu Afternoon Movie 3:30pm–5:30pm Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Room: PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: Films Event Details: Enjoy a stress-free experience! Bring your friends, blankets, pillows, and snacks. All ages welcome!
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Teen IDEA Lab /Laboratorio de Ideas para Adolescentes Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:45pm 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 recording studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so much more! View Details This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Teen IDEA Lab /Laboratorio de Ideas para Adolescentes 3:30pm–5:45pm Logan Heights Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 recording studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so much more!
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 Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Join us in a relaxed and supportive environment to receive chess instruction, improve your skills, or play an opponent. 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 29 2026 Thu Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm La Jolla/Riford Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library Room: LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Event Details: Join us in a relaxed and supportive environment to receive chess instruction, improve your skills, or play an opponent.
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 Thursday, January 29, 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. 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 29 2026 Thu 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 This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Get Crafty with Miss Gaby! Thursday, January 29, 2026 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 every other Thursday at 4pm...Let's Get Crafty with Miss Gaby! 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 29 2026 Thu Get Crafty with Miss Gaby! 4:00pm–5:00pm San Ysidro Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 every other Thursday at 4pm...Let's Get Crafty with Miss Gaby!
This event is in the "All Ages" group HRC - CHESS CLUB Thursday, January 29, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 29 2026 Thu HRC - CHESS CLUB 4:00pm–5:00pm Mission Valley Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jewelry Beading for Kids Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm MV - Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library Program Type: Art, Community Engagement Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Learn to make a beautiful beaded bracelet or keychain with teachers from the San Diego American Indian Health Center. All materials will be provided. Registration is required below. Recommended for ages 9+. Register Now Registration 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 Jan 29 2026 Thu Jewelry Beading for Kids 4:00pm–5:00pm Mission Valley Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Mission Valley Library Room: MV - Community Room - Mission Valley Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: Art, Community Engagement Registration Encouraged Event Details: Learn to make a beautiful beaded bracelet or keychain with teachers from the San Diego American Indian Health Center. All materials will be provided. Registration is required below. Recommended for ages 9+.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Learn Tricks to Draw Comic Book Characters! Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Clairemont Library Program Type: Art, One Book, One San Diego Age Group: Elementary School Age Learn the awesome secrets for making your own comic books and storytelling whether you like manga, superheroes, or Dog Man. The workshop is for kids in the 2nd-6th grades. View Details This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Learn Tricks to Draw Comic Book Characters! 4:00pm–5:00pm Clairemont Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Clairemont Library Age Group: Elementary School Age Program Type: Art, One Book, One San Diego Event Details: Learn the awesome secrets for making your own comic books and storytelling whether you like manga, superheroes, or Dog Man. The workshop is for kids in the 2nd-6th grades.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Snack Geo Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm AC - Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor) - Central at Central Library Program Type: Cultural Appreciation Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens Get ready for a taste bud adventure as we dive into unique flavors from around the globe! View Details This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Snack Geo 4:00pm–5:00pm Central Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Central Library Room: AC - Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor) - Central Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: Cultural Appreciation Event Details: Get ready for a taste bud adventure as we dive into unique flavors from around the globe!
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Tech Time Travelers Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library Program Type: DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Explore how technology changed over time -- typewriters, flip phones, and futuristic AI! Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Tech Time Travelers 4:00pm–5:00pm Skyline Hills Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library Room: SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Program Type: DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Explore how technology changed over time -- typewriters, flip phones, and futuristic AI!
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Arts and Crafts /Arte y Manualidades Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm LO - Children's Area - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library Program Type: Art Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Get messy, make mistakes, and prepare to make ART!Join us every Thursday to get creative!___________________________¡Ensúciate, comete errores y prepárate para hacer ARTE! View Details This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Arts and Crafts /Arte y Manualidades 4:00pm–5:30pm Logan Heights Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Logan Heights Library Room: LO - Children's Area - Logan Heights Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Program Type: Art Event Details: Get messy, make mistakes, and prepare to make ART!Join us every Thursday to get creative!___________________________¡Ensúciate, comete errores y prepárate para hacer ARTE!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Downtown Chess @ San Diego Central Library/1st Floor Lobby Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm AC - Lobby - Central at Central Library Program Type: Community Engagement Age Group: All Ages Join us every Thursday and Friday from 4:00pm - 5:30pm for Chess in the 1st floor main lobby. Downtown Chess meets in the 1st floor main lobby of the San Diego Central Library. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Downtown Chess @ San Diego Central Library/1st Floor Lobby 4:00pm–5:30pm Central Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Central Library Room: AC - Lobby - Central Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Engagement Event Details: Join us every Thursday and Friday from 4:00pm - 5:30pm for Chess in the 1st floor main lobby. Downtown Chess meets in the 1st floor main lobby of the San Diego Central Library.
This event is in the "Teens" group Dungeons & Dragons for Teens Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm AC - Meeting Room 222 - Central at Central Library Program Type: Featured, Performing Arts Age Group: Teens Evil Threatens!The World Needs Heroes!Time to Step Up!Learn to play Dungeons & Dragons - create a character, face danger, fight monsters, and save the world! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Dungeons & Dragons for Teens 4:00pm–6:00pm Central Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Central Library Room: AC - Meeting Room 222 - Central Age Group: Teens Program Type: Featured, Performing Arts Event Details: Evil Threatens!The World Needs Heroes!Time to Step Up!Learn to play Dungeons & Dragons - create a character, face danger, fight monsters, and save the world!
Block Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:00pm Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Closing Jan 29 2026 Thu Closing Block 7:30pm–8:00pm Branches: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Preschool Storytime Friday, January 30, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am TS - Community Room - Tierrasanta at Tierrasanta Library Program Type: Community Engagement Age Group: Preschoolers Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play at Preschool Storytime! Come and build essential early literacy skills and foster a love of reading. Designed for children ages 1-5. View Details This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Jan 30 2026 Fri Preschool Storytime 9:30am–10:00am Tierrasanta Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library Room: TS - Community Room - Tierrasanta Age Group: Preschoolers Program Type: Community Engagement Event Details: Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play at Preschool Storytime! Come and build essential early literacy skills and foster a love of reading. Designed for children ages 1-5.
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 Friday, January 30, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am NU - Community Room - North University at North University Community Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults This is a social group where you can practice your fiber craft in good company, showing off your latest projects, getting support, and make friends. All levels are welcome. 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 30 2026 Fri Knitting and Crochet Circle 9:30am–11:00am 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: Community Engagement, Wellness Event Details: This is a social group where you can practice your fiber craft in good company, showing off your latest projects, getting support, and make friends. All levels are welcome.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Baby Dance Party with Dance to Evolve! Friday, January 30, 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 30 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 Signing Storytime Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am CH - Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library Program Type: Early Learning, Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers A 45-minute Storytime for young children including books and music with the addition of American Sign Language signs with Jennifer Duncan from Signs at Play. View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group Jan 30 2026 Fri Signing Storytime 10:00am–10:45am College-Rolando Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: College-Rolando Library Room: CH - Community Room - College-Rolando Age Group: Babies/Toddlers Program Type: Early Learning, Literature Event Details: A 45-minute Storytime for young children including books and music with the addition of American Sign Language signs with Jennifer Duncan from Signs at Play.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Baby Sign Language Storytime Friday, January 30, 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 View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Jan 30 2026 Fri Baby Sign Language Storytime 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 30, 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 30 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 "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Knitting and Crochet Circle Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am Clairemont Library Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Learn how or improve your skills! Bring your own project for social crafting or use our materials. Join us every Friday. No need to register, just show up! 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 30 2026 Fri Knitting and Crochet Circle 10:00am–11:30am Clairemont Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Clairemont Library Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Event Details: Learn how or improve your skills! Bring your own project for social crafting or use our materials. Join us every Friday. No need to register, just show up!
