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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!

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

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.

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!

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!

 

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.

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! 

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.

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

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!

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.

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. 

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.

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

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: 

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
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!

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 Library

For All Ages

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 Library

For 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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!
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!