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LEGO Play Lab

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
CH - Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Learn, play, and create with LEGOs!

Children can build with LEGOs and display their creations in the library.

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: CH - Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Learn, play, and create with LEGOs!

Children can build with LEGOs and display their creations in the library.

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Villa Musica - Violin Classes

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age

Violin classes with Villa Musica!

String FUNdamentals: Beginning Violin, ages 5-7, 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

String Play: Beginning Violin, ages 8-12, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Violin classes with Villa Musica!

String FUNdamentals: Beginning Violin, ages 5-7, 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

String Play: Beginning Violin, ages 8-12, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Storytime for All Ages

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us every Tuesday afternoon for stories and songs for all ages!

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday afternoon for stories and songs for all ages!

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Crafts for Kids with Mr. Luan

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Stretch your imagination and discover the artist within you've always known existed! Create fabulous crafts! In this program, get detailed instructions on how to make a craft you'll be able to take home!

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Stretch your imagination and discover the artist within you've always known existed! Create fabulous crafts! In this program, get detailed instructions on how to make a craft you'll be able to take home!

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

Comic Art Creation Workshop

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LO - David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
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!
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: LO - David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab - Logan Heights
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
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 "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group

Crafternoon:

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Balboa Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Make a craft-stick puppet inspired by the classic holiday story The Nutcracker and the Mouse King. For ages 4 and up.

Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Make a craft-stick puppet inspired by the classic holiday story The Nutcracker and the Mouse King. For ages 4 and up.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Sketch Night

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, Accessibility, Art
Age Group:
Teens

Teens and tweens ages 10–18 are invited to unleash their creativity at Sketch Night!

Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Accessibility, Art
Event Details:

Teens and tweens ages 10–18 are invited to unleash their creativity at Sketch Night!

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

Winter Reading Challenge - Envisionit's Bookmaking Craft

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
TS - Community Room - Tierrasanta at Tierrasanta Library
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: TS - Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Registration Encouraged
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

Drop-In Craft Tuesdays

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
LJ - IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Join us for drop-in craft Tuesdays. Kids of all ages can make a craft to take with them. All supplies provided. No reservations needed. 

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

Join us for drop-in craft Tuesdays. Kids of all ages can make a craft to take with them. All supplies provided. No reservations needed. 

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 at the Beach

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
PB - Lobby - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Let's play chess!  All ages and skill levels are welcome to play casual games in our relaxed setting. 

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: PB - Lobby - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Let's play chess!  All ages and skill levels are welcome to play casual games in our relaxed setting. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

FASCINADAS CON LA LECTURA

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
OT - Seminar Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Program Type:
Featured, Book Discussion, En Español, Literature
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Ven a nuestro club de lectura en español.  Hoy estamos leyendo Burro Genio por Victor Villaseñor.  

 

Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: OT - Seminar Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Book Discussion, En Español, Literature
Event Details:

Ven a nuestro club de lectura en español.  Hoy estamos leyendo Burro Genio por Victor Villaseñor.  

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Lego Club

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages

Come build your creations while making new friends!  All Legos will be supplied by the Library.  Your creation will be featured in our display cases!


 

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Come build your creations while making new friends!  All Legos will be supplied by the Library.  Your creation will be featured in our display cases!


 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Trade Talk: The Power of Skilled Trades

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Career & College, DiscoverU
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults

Discover the power of skilled trades and apprenticeships. No degree? No problem -- your career could start here.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Discover the power of skilled trades and apprenticeships. No degree? No problem -- your career could start here.

This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Game Room

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
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. 

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

San Carlos Youth Chess

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
SC - Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery - San Carlos at San Carlos Library
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Are you the next Judith Polgar? Do you aspire to become the next Beth Harmon? Can you dethrone Magnus Carlsen and become the Chess World Champion? Or, do you simply want to enhance your memory and prevent Alzheimer’s?

Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: SC - Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery - San Carlos
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Are you the next Judith Polgar? Do you aspire to become the next Beth Harmon? Can you dethrone Magnus Carlsen and become the Chess World Champion? Or, do you simply want to enhance your memory and prevent Alzheimer’s?

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Tinker Tuesdays

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages

Bring your ideas to life at our Mobile Maker Lab in the Mission Hills-Hillcrest Library. Learn to use various programs and equipment  such as our 3D printer and die cut machine powered by Silhouette Studio.

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Bring your ideas to life at our Mobile Maker Lab in the Mission Hills-Hillcrest Library. Learn to use various programs and equipment  such as our 3D printer and die cut machine powered by Silhouette Studio.

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Pajama Storytime

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
PO - San Salvador Clubhouse - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Come enjoy a pajama party with us in the cozy, downstairs reading nook! 

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: PO - San Salvador Clubhouse - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Come enjoy a pajama party with us in the cozy, downstairs reading nook! 

This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Scripps Mesa Garden Club

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Monthly speakers on a variety of topics of interest to gardeners.  The group tours members gardens and goes on outings to interesting nurseries and farms. 

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Monthly speakers on a variety of topics of interest to gardeners.  The group tours members gardens and goes on outings to interesting nurseries and farms. 

This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

The Focused Fiction Writing Group

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
PR - IDEA Lab - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

San Diego Writers Ink welcomes Fiction writers at any stage to join the Fiction Focused Writing Group located inside the Pacific Highlands Ranch Library.

Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room: PR - IDEA Lab - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

San Diego Writers Ink welcomes Fiction writers at any stage to join the Fiction Focused Writing Group located inside the Pacific Highlands Ranch Library.

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

CERT | Easy Steps to Preparedness: Build a Go-Bag

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
BW - Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth at Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Easy Steps to Preparedness: Build a Go-Bag

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Room: BW - Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Easy Steps to Preparedness: Build a Go-Bag

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Family Night Local Author Storytime w/Cristina Inzunza!

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, En Español, Literature, Local Author
Age Group:
All Ages
Join us on Tuesday, January 27th at 6pm in the Lloyd de Llamas community room, for a special Bilingual Family Storytime with local author, Cristina Inzunza, celebrating Local Author Month.
 
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Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, En Español, Literature, Local Author
Event Details:
Join us on Tuesday, January 27th at 6pm in the Lloyd de Llamas community room, for a special Bilingual Family Storytime with local author, Cristina Inzunza, celebrating Local Author Month.
 
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This event is in the "Adults" group

Kensington-Normal Heights Book Club

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
KN - Children's Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an interesting roundtable discussion of fascinating, fun and thrilling fiction.  This month's book has yet to be determined.  Check back in a little while.  Thanks for your interest!

Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: KN - Children's Area - Kensington
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Join us for an interesting roundtable discussion of fascinating, fun and thrilling fiction.  This month's book has yet to be determined.  Check back in a little while.  Thanks for your interest!

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

RB Friends Chamber Concert

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Enjoy an evening of music with Lori Bell Duo - Flute & Guitar 

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Enjoy an evening of music with Lori Bell Duo - Flute & Guitar 

Celebrity Memoir Book Club

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
NU - Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion

The Celebrity Memoir Book Club selects a celebrity memoir to read and discuss each month.

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: NU - Community Room - North University
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

The Celebrity Memoir Book Club selects a celebrity memoir to read and discuss each month.