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This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Kids Craft Time

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
OB - Children's Area - Ocean Beach at Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age

Get crafty at the library every week! Each week there will be a unique craft that is fun for all ages. All supplies will be provided.

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Room: OB - Children's Area - Ocean Beach
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Get crafty at the library every week! Each week there will be a unique craft that is fun for all ages. All supplies will be provided.

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

Pen to Paper Writing Group

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Whether you’re new to creative writing or have been at it for years, all are welcome to join this drop-in class. You’ll learn techniques to polish your writing craft in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Whether you’re new to creative writing or have been at it for years, all are welcome to join this drop-in class. You’ll learn techniques to polish your writing craft in a welcoming and supportive environment.

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

Knit and Crochet Circle

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Bring your knit and crochet projects and socialize with fellow stitchers! All levels welcome; however, no instruction is provided. 

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Bring your knit and crochet projects and socialize with fellow stitchers! All levels welcome; however, no instruction is provided. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Make It! Card Making and Gift Wrap Station

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
AC - Wells Fargo Technology Learning Center (4th Floor) - 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

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Wells Fargo Technology Learning Center (4th Floor) - 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

Ugly Sweater Making

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
AC - IDEA Lab Program - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
All Ages

Swing by the IDEA Lab during the week of December 8th to decorate your very own ugly sweater! You provide the sweater...or the shirt, the bag, the whatever...and we provide the materials!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - IDEA Lab Program - Central
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Swing by the IDEA Lab during the week of December 8th to decorate your very own ugly sweater! You provide the sweater...or the shirt, the bag, the whatever...and we provide the materials!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Winter Holiday Maker Market @ the IDEA Lab!

Thursday, December 11, 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: 

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: 

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, December 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Interested in achieving better brain function while improving your memory, cognitive abilities, and strategic thinking? Then play chess!

Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world.

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Interested in achieving better brain function while improving your memory, cognitive abilities, and strategic thinking? Then play chess!

Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world.

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Craft Circle

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
SC - Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery - San Carlos at San Carlos Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Older Adults
Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: SC - Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery - San Carlos
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Art
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, December 11, 2025 at 2:30pm - 6:00pm
LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Featured, Homework Help
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Kids K through 8th: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Homework Help
Event Details:

Kids K through 8th: 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 "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

Art Club for Kids

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

As the weather gets colder, winter brings us holidays, celebrations, and spending time with loved ones.

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

As the weather gets colder, winter brings us holidays, celebrations, and spending time with loved ones.

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

Creative Thursdays: LEGO, Chalk, & Perler Beads

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
PH - Children's Area - Paradise Hills at Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Calling all LEGO builders & Crafters! Come & make a  LEGO, beautify our patio with chalk drawing, and design anything with perler beads!  

All ages and all supplies provided. 

Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Room: PH - Children's Area - Paradise Hills
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Featured, Art, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Calling all LEGO builders & Crafters! Come & make a  LEGO, beautify our patio with chalk drawing, and design anything with perler beads!  

All ages and all supplies provided. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Thursday at the Movies

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Featured, Films
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us monthly for a screening of feature films that were adapted from books. Today we will be viewing Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close, starring Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock  We hope to see you there!

 

Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Films
Event Details:

Join us monthly for a screening of feature films that were adapted from books. Today we will be viewing Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close, starring Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock  We hope to see you there!

 

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, December 11, 2025 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.

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

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
CH - Learning Center - College-Rolando at College-Rolando 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.

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: CH - Learning Center - College-Rolando
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

Do Your Homework @ the Library

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Homework Help
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Got Homework? We've got help!

The Do Your Homework @ the Library program offers FREE homework assistance for students to support out-of-school learning and engagement.

 


 

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Homework Help
Event Details:

Got Homework? We've got help!

The Do Your Homework @ the Library program offers FREE homework assistance for students to support out-of-school learning and engagement.

 


 

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

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Featured, Homework Help
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

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.

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
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

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
LO - Homework Center - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Featured, Homework Help
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

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.

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: LO - Homework Center - Logan Heights
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
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

DYH@L: Do Your Homework @ the Library

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
MX - Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Homework Help
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Got Homework?  Students in grades K-8 can get FREE assistance at one of our library homework centers located throughout the City of San Diego.

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: MX - Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Homework Help
Event Details:

Got Homework?  Students in grades K-8 can get FREE assistance at one of our library homework centers located throughout the City of San Diego.

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

Happy Half-Hour

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Come to the PB Library a half-hour before our monthly Book Discussion to get to know your fellow readers better over tea and light refreshments.  

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Come to the PB Library a half-hour before our monthly Book Discussion to get to know your fellow readers better over tea and light refreshments.  

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, December 11, 2025 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!

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
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, December 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
NU - Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
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.

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
Program Type: Community Engagement
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 "Middle School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen IDEA Lab /Laboratorio de Ideas para Adolescentes

Thursday, December 11, 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!

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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, December 11, 2025 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!

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

Book Group: The Light Eaters

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, Book Discussion, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Join us for the Pacific Beach Library's monthly book discussion!  Our group meets in a hybrid format, so you can choose whether you'd prefer to join us in-person in the PB Library's Community Room or virtually (please send an email to cwainwr

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Book Discussion, Literature
Event Details:

Join us for the Pacific Beach Library's monthly book discussion!  Our group meets in a hybrid format, so you can choose whether you'd prefer to join us in-person in the PB Library's Community Room or virtually (please send an email to cwainwr