This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group Story Time Friday Friday, December 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library Age Group: Babies/Toddlers All young children and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs and play. Held outdoors on the grass, bring a blanket or chair. No Registration required. We hope to see you there View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Story Time Friday 11:00am–12:00pm Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library Age Group: Babies/Toddlers Event Details: All young children and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs and play. Held outdoors on the grass, bring a blanket or chair. No Registration required. We hope to see you there
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group Signing Storytime Friday, December 19, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library Program Type: Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers Join Ms Jennifer from Signs at Play! View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Signing Storytime 12:00pm–12:30pm La Jolla/Riford Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library Room: LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford Age Group: Babies/Toddlers Program Type: Literature Event Details: Join Ms Jennifer from Signs at Play!
This event is in the "Older Adults" group Silver Age Yoga - Limit 20 Participants; Get Program Number at Front Desk at 12:30pm Friday, December 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library Program Type: Wellness Age Group: Older Adults Starting November 14, program numbers will be given at the front desk at 12:30pm instead of 12pm. We limit 20 participants. We will NOT give out the program numbers earlier than 12:30pm. View Details This event is in the "Older Adults" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Silver Age Yoga - Limit 20 Participants; Get Program Number at Front Desk at 12:30pm 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: Starting November 14, program numbers will be given at the front desk at 12:30pm instead of 12pm. We limit 20 participants. We will NOT give out the program numbers earlier than 12:30pm.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Picture This: The Polar Express (2004) Friday, December 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:45pm PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library Program Type: Celebration Month, Films Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Experience some holiday magic with these festive films on our big screen. 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 This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Picture This: The Polar Express (2004) 1:00pm–2:45pm Pacific Beach/Taylor Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library Room: PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Celebration Month, Films Event Details: Experience some holiday magic with these festive films on our big screen.
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, December 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library Program Type: Featured, 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. 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 Dec 19 2025 Fri 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: Featured, 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Make It! Card Making and Gift Wrap Station Friday, December 19, 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. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Make It! Card Making and Gift Wrap Station 1:00pm–5:00pm Central Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "All Ages" group Winter Holiday Maker Market @ the IDEA Lab! Friday, December 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm SK - IDEA Lab - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library Program Type: Celebration Month, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM Age Group: All Ages Join us as Skyline Hills Library celebrates the grand re-opening of its IDEA Lab with a Winter Holiday Maker Market! Come and learn how to make ONE of the following: View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Winter Holiday Maker Market @ the IDEA Lab! 2:00pm–4:00pm Skyline Hills Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library Room: SK - IDEA Lab - Skyline Hills Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Celebration Month, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM Event Details: Join us as Skyline Hills Library celebrates the grand re-opening of its IDEA Lab with a Winter Holiday Maker Market! Come and learn how to make ONE of the following:
SB - Mission Valley Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting Friday, December 19, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm MV - Seminar Room B - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library View Details Dec 19 2025 Fri SB - Mission Valley Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting 2:30pm–3:15pm Mission Valley Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Mission Valley Library Room: MV - Seminar Room B - Mission Valley
This event is in the "All Ages" group Whoville Holiday Party Featuring the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm CM - Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Literature Age Group: All Ages The Grinch and Cindy Lou Who stopping by the library for a Seuss-themed storytime! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Whoville Holiday Party Featuring the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who 3:00pm–4:00pm 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 Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Literature Event Details: The Grinch and Cindy Lou Who stopping by the library for a Seuss-themed storytime!
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 This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group MySDMA at City Heights Library Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm CT - Children's Area - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library Program Type: Art Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Weekly Art Workshops at City Heights LibraryFor All Ages 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 This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 19 2025 Fri MySDMA at City Heights Library 3:00pm–4:30pm City Heights/Weingart Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library Room: CT - Children's Area - City Heights/Weingart Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: Art Event Details: Weekly Art Workshops at City Heights LibraryFor All Ages
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Decorate a Gingerbread House Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm UH - Children's Area - University Heights at University Heights Library Program Type: Art, Community Engagement Age Group: Elementary School Age Come join the festive fun of decorating gingerbread houses! Dive into this delightful tradition where we provide the houses, and you bring them to life with a rainbow of candies. It's a sweet, sticky adventure you won't want to miss! View Details This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Decorate a Gingerbread House 3:00pm–5:00pm University Heights Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: University Heights Library Room: UH - Children's Area - University Heights Age Group: Elementary School Age Program Type: Art, Community Engagement Event Details: Come join the festive fun of decorating gingerbread houses! Dive into this delightful tradition where we provide the houses, and you bring them to life with a rainbow of candies. It's a sweet, sticky adventure you won't want to miss!
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Dungeons & Dragons Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm TS - Community Room - Tierrasanta at Tierrasanta Library Age Group: Teens Welcome daring adventurers! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Teen Dungeons & Dragons 3:00pm–5:00pm Tierrasanta Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library Room: TS - Community Room - Tierrasanta Age Group: Teens Event Details: Welcome daring adventurers!
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Kamishibai Story Builders: A Storytelling & AI Art Adventure for Children Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm PO - Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library Program Type: Literature Age Group: Elementary School Age Kamishibai Story Builders is a storytelling workshop for ages 7–10. In this 90-minute session, children imagine a story world, develop characters, and shape an eight-scene adventure. View Details This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Kamishibai Story Builders: A Storytelling & AI Art Adventure for Children 3:30pm–4:30pm Point Loma/Hervey Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library Room: PO - Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey Age Group: Elementary School Age Program Type: Literature Event Details: Kamishibai Story Builders is a storytelling workshop for ages 7–10. In this 90-minute session, children imagine a story world, develop characters, and shape an eight-scene adventure.
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, December 19, 2025 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 Dec 19 2025 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, December 19, 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. 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 Dec 19 2025 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, December 19, 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! 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 Dec 19 2025 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 "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 Holiday Movie: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:15pm MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library Program Type: Featured Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults This sequel to the two Lampoon Vacation flicks has the Griswold family staying home for the holidays and being invaded by bickering relatives. Cast: Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Randy Quaid, Juliette Lewis, Johnny Galecki. View Details 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 Dec 19 2025 Fri Holiday Movie: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 3:30pm–5:15pm 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: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Featured Event Details: This sequel to the two Lampoon Vacation flicks has the Griswold family staying home for the holidays and being invaded by bickering relatives. Cast: Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Randy Quaid, Juliette Lewis, Johnny Galecki.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Movie Hangout Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm Paradise Hills Library Program Type: Featured, Films Age Group: All Ages Hangout at the Paradise Hills Branch Library and watch family friendly movies. Enjoy FREE popcorn & yummy snacks. Cool off from the summer heat and during the winter, enjoy hot cocoa drinks. Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Movie Hangout 3:30pm–5:30pm Paradise Hills Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Featured, Films Registration Encouraged Event Details: Hangout at the Paradise Hills Branch Library and watch family friendly movies. Enjoy FREE popcorn & yummy snacks. Cool off from the summer heat and during the winter, enjoy hot cocoa drinks.
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: Crazy Rich Asians (2018) Friday, December 19, 2025 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: Crazy Rich Asians (2018). 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 Dec 19 2025 Fri Cancelled Picture This! Book to Film Edition: Crazy Rich Asians (2018) 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: Crazy Rich Asians (2018).
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Teen IDEA Lab /Laboratorio de Ideas para Adolescentes Friday, December 19, 2025 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 Dec 19 2025 Fri 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 "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group KPop Club Friday, December 19, 2025 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 Dec 19 2025 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 This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Bilingual English/Spanish Storytime Friday, December 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, En Español, Literature Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Enjoy bilingual stories and songs with Ms. Lea. This storytime is great for families who speak English, Spanish, or both - or anyone who wants to introduce their kids to a second language in a welcoming environment. View Details This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Bilingual English/Spanish Storytime 4:00pm–4:30pm Carmel Valley Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, En Español, Literature Event Details: Enjoy bilingual stories and songs with Ms. Lea. This storytime is great for families who speak English, Spanish, or both - or anyone who wants to introduce their kids to a second language in a welcoming environment.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Dance Pants Fun! Friday, December 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness Age Group: Preschoolers Today's "Dance Pants Fun!" replaces Dancing Through the Pages View Details This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Dance Pants Fun! 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: Community Engagement, Wellness Event Details: Today's "Dance Pants Fun!" replaces Dancing Through the Pages
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Dancing Through the Pages Friday, December 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library Program Type: 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 Dec 19 2025 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: 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!
