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 DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm MM - Seminar/Booksale Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library Program Type: Featured, Homework Help Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments. 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 22 2026 Thu DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY 3:00pm–6:00pm Mira Mesa Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library Room: MM - Seminar/Booksale Room - Mira Mesa Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: Featured, Homework Help Event Details: Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
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 22, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm NU - Children's Story Theater - 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. Cancelled 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 22 2026 Thu Cancelled Chess Club 3:30pm–4:30pm North University Community Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North University Community Library Room: NU - Children's Story Theater - 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 Comic Art Creation Workshop Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm NU - Community Room - North University at North University Community 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 skill and storytelling, whether you like manga, superheroes or Dog Man. View Details Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Comic Art Creation Workshop 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 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 skill and storytelling, whether you like manga, superheroes or Dog Man.
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 22, 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 22 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 "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Teen IDEA Lab /Laboratorio de Ideas para Adolescentes Thursday, January 22, 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 22 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 "All Ages" group Balboa Library Chess Club Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Balboa Library Age Group: All Ages Do you enjoy playing chess or have you always wanted to learn? Chess increases problem solving skills, abstract reasoning, creative and strategic thinking, and pattern recognition. Best of all, it’s fun to play! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Balboa Library Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Balboa Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Balboa Library Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Do you enjoy playing chess or have you always wanted to learn? Chess increases problem solving skills, abstract reasoning, creative and strategic thinking, and pattern recognition. Best of all, it’s fun to 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 Chess Club Thursday, January 22, 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 22 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 22, 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 22 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 "All Ages" group HRC - CHESS CLUB Thursday, January 22, 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 22 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 Kid's Crafty Club (ages 6-12) Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm NC - Meeting Room - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library Program Type: Art, Community Engagement Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Let's get creative with Miss Miki! Color, paint, draw, and create a variety of fun and easy arts and crafts projects! All skill levels welcome. Adult assistance recommended. View Details This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Kid's Crafty Club (ages 6-12) 4:00pm–5:00pm North Clairemont Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Clairemont Library Room: NC - Meeting Room - North Clairemont Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Program Type: Art, Community Engagement Event Details: Let's get creative with Miss Miki! Color, paint, draw, and create a variety of fun and easy arts and crafts projects! All skill levels welcome. Adult assistance recommended.
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 Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm SM - Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Come build with us and become a Master Builder! Join us each month to enjoy and hour of free building and then see your Lego creations displayed in the library.Legos are provided.No registration required. 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 22 2026 Thu Lego Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library Room: SM - Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Event Details: Come build with us and become a Master Builder! Join us each month to enjoy and hour of free building and then see your Lego creations displayed in the library.Legos are provided.No registration required.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Strategy Game Club Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library Program Type: Community Engagement Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Play board games like Chess, Battleship, Monopoly, Sequence and more at your library! View Details This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Strategy Game Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Carmel Valley Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Program Type: Community Engagement Event Details: Play board games like Chess, Battleship, Monopoly, Sequence and more at your library!
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Arts and Crafts /Arte y Manualidades Thursday, January 22, 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 22 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 "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Game Room Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm AC - Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor) - Central at Central Library Program Type: Community Engagement Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Madden, NBA 2K and more. View Details This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Teen Game Room 4:00pm–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 Event Details: The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Madden, NBA 2K and more.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Squishy Circuits Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm PH - Teen Area - Paradise Hills at Paradise Hills Library Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Explore the basics of electrical circuits! Through hands-on activities using components such as batteries, wires, and LEDs, inquisitive participants will investigate current, voltage, resistance in closed circuits. Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Squishy Circuits 4:30pm–5:30pm Paradise Hills Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library Room: PH - Teen Area - Paradise Hills Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Explore the basics of electrical circuits! Through hands-on activities using components such as batteries, wires, and LEDs, inquisitive participants will investigate current, voltage, resistance in closed circuits.
Mira Mesa Community Planning Group Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library Program Type: Community Engagement The Mira Mesa Community Planning Group meets on the third Monday of every month, with two exceptions: no meetings in July and December View Details Jan 22 2026 Thu Mira Mesa Community Planning Group 7:00pm–9:00pm Mira Mesa Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library Room: MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa Program Type: Community Engagement Event Details: The Mira Mesa Community Planning Group meets on the third Monday of every month, with two exceptions: no meetings in July and December
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Carmel Valley Planning Board Meeting Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 7:00pm - 10:00pm VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library Program Type: Community Engagement Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Carmel Valley Community Planning Board meets on the fourth Thursday of the month as of March 23rd, 2023 at the Carmel Valley Library's Community Room. 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 22 2026 Thu Carmel Valley Planning Board Meeting 7:00pm–10:00pm Carmel Valley Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community Engagement Event Details: Carmel Valley Community Planning Board meets on the fourth Thursday of the month as of March 23rd, 2023 at the Carmel Valley Library's Community Room.
Block Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:00pm Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Closing Jan 22 2026 Thu Closing Block 7:30pm–8:00pm Branches: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Preschool Storytime Friday, January 23, 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 3-5. View Details This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Jan 23 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 3-5.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Baby Dance Party with Dance to Evolve! Friday, January 23, 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 23 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 Language Storytime Friday, January 23, 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 23 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 23, 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 23 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Daytime Book Club Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library Program Type: Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Literature Age Group: Adults, Older Adults The Daytime Book Club meets monthly to discuss the selected title - interesting and fun conversations ensue!New members and guests are always welcome! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Daytime Book Club 10:00am–11:30am Rancho Peñasquitos Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library Room: RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Literature Event Details: The Daytime Book Club meets monthly to discuss the selected title - interesting and fun conversations ensue!New members and guests are always welcome!
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Stay and Play Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am BW - Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth at Mountain View/Beckwourth Library Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Welcome families to Stay and Play. This program is focused towards children 0-5 years old and their caregivers. View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Stay and Play 10:00am–11:30am Mountain View/Beckwourth Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library Room: BW - Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Event Details: Welcome families to Stay and Play. This program is focused towards children 0-5 years old and their caregivers.
