This event is in the "All Ages" group Genealogy Research: Meet with our volunteer genealogist 10am to Noon Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm AC - Genealogy Table in Marilyn & Gene Marx Special Collections Center (9th Floor) - Central at Central Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation Age Group: All Ages For those contemplating constructing a family tree, as well as for experienced genealogy researchers.Volunteers are there to help guide you in your research.No appointment necessary. First come, first served. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Genealogy Research: Meet with our volunteer genealogist 10am to Noon 10:00am–12:00pm Central Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Central Library Room: AC - Genealogy Table in Marilyn & Gene Marx Special Collections Center (9th Floor) - Central Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation Event Details: For those contemplating constructing a family tree, as well as for experienced genealogy researchers.Volunteers are there to help guide you in your research.No appointment necessary. First come, first served.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group RB Knitting Club Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm RB - Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Would you like to learn to knit, crochet, do needlework or just spend time with other creators?Bring your current project to work on, or if new to the hobbies, we'll help you get going! 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 RB Knitting Club 10:00am–12:00pm Rancho Bernardo Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library Room: RB - Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement Event Details: Would you like to learn to knit, crochet, do needlework or just spend time with other creators?Bring your current project to work on, or if new to the hobbies, we'll help you get going!
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Tech Help Classes / Horario de Clases Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm OT - Seminar Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library Program Type: Featured, En Español Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Este mes, ven y aprende: Applicaciones de Google I This month, come and learn Google Apps for Everyday View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Tech Help Classes / Horario de Clases 10:00am–12:00pm Otay Mesa-Nestor Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library Room: OT - Seminar Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Featured, En Español Event Details: Este mes, ven y aprende: Applicaciones de Google I This month, come and learn Google Apps for Everyday
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Once Upon Un Cuento: A Bilingual Storytime -- Hora de cuentos bilingüe Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am MX - Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library Program Type: En Español Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers A bilingual storytime in English and Spanish. Together we will enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories.Hora de cuentos bilingüe en inglés y español. Juntos disfrutaremos de canciones, rimas y cuentos. View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Once Upon Un Cuento: A Bilingual Storytime -- Hora de cuentos bilingüe 10:30am–11:00am Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library Room: MX - Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: En Español Event Details: A bilingual storytime in English and Spanish. Together we will enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories.Hora de cuentos bilingüe en inglés y español. Juntos disfrutaremos de canciones, rimas y cuentos.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Preschool Storytime with Mr. Luan (IN-PERSON) Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature, Performing Arts Age Group: Preschoolers These Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences! I make it a point not just to read books, but to perform them as well! View Details This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Preschool Storytime with Mr. Luan (IN-PERSON) 10:30am–11:15am Linda Vista Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Linda Vista Library Room: LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista Age Group: Preschoolers Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature, Performing Arts Event Details: These Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences! I make it a point not just to read books, but to perform them as well!
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Bilingual Storytime Play & Stay - ¡Cuéntame un cuento! Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am SK - Children's Nook - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library Program Type: Accessibility, Community Engagement, Early Learning, En Español, Literature, Science/STEAM, Wellness Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers ¡Bienvenidos a todos! Come and join us to celebrate the concept of LOVE incorporating playtime. Estaremos aprendiendo el concepto de amor. Sensory Friendly! ¡Todos a jugar! View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Bilingual Storytime Play & Stay - ¡Cuéntame un cuento! 10:30am–11:30am Skyline Hills Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library Room: SK - Children's Nook - Skyline Hills Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Accessibility, Community Engagement, Early Learning, En Español, Literature, Science/STEAM, Wellness Event Details: ¡Bienvenidos a todos! Come and join us to celebrate the concept of LOVE incorporating playtime. Estaremos aprendiendo el concepto de amor. Sensory Friendly! ¡Todos a jugar!
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Friday Friends Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am AC - Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library - Central at Central Library Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Welcome to Friday Friends, a fun and friendly club for children to socialize, snack and play! Each session will include a craft and exciting play designed to spark imagination and build confidence. View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Friday Friends 10:30am–11:30am Central Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Central Library Room: AC - Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library - Central Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Event Details: Welcome to Friday Friends, a fun and friendly club for children to socialize, snack and play! Each session will include a craft and exciting play designed to spark imagination and build confidence.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Weekly Knitting and Crochet Circle for Adults at the Clairemont Library Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Clairemont Library Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Join the Knitting and Crochet Circle weekly Friday mornings. Learn how or improve your skills. Bring your own project for social crafting or use our materials! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Weekly Knitting and Crochet Circle for Adults at the Clairemont Library 10:30am–12:00pm Clairemont Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Clairemont Library Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Event Details: Join the Knitting and Crochet Circle weekly Friday mornings. Learn how or improve your skills. Bring your own project for social crafting or use our materials!
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Mindful Meditation for Memory Friday, December 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm AC - Jaffe Mountain View Reading Room (5th Floor) - Central at Central Library Program Type: Wellness Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Mindful meditation helps us become aware of what is already true moment by moment. It teaches us how to be unconditionally present, no matter what it is. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Mindful Meditation for Memory 11:00am–12:00pm Central Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Central Library Room: AC - Jaffe Mountain View Reading Room (5th Floor) - Central Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Wellness Event Details: Mindful meditation helps us become aware of what is already true moment by moment. It teaches us how to be unconditionally present, no matter what it is.
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.
