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 Lego Builders Club Wednesday, December 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library Program Type: Science/STEAM Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Children of all ages learn, play, & create with Legos! Duplos available for younger kids. Creations to be displayed in the library every week. 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 Dec 16 2026 Wed Lego Builders Club 4:00pm–5:00pm La Jolla/Riford Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library Room: LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Program Type: Science/STEAM Event Details: Children of all ages learn, play, & create with Legos! Duplos available for younger kids. Creations to be displayed in the library every week.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Lego Club Wednesday, December 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library Program Type: Science/STEAM Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Come join us for Lego Club on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 4pm - 5pm! The library provides the Lego for creative free build. Creations are displayed at the library for 2 weeks. All materials must stay at the library. View Details This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Dec 16 2026 Wed Lego 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: Science/STEAM Event Details: Come join us for Lego Club on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 4pm - 5pm! The library provides the Lego for creative free build. Creations are displayed at the library for 2 weeks. All materials must stay at the library.
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 One, Crochet Too Wednesday, December 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm AC - Oliver McMillan I CAN! Center (1st Floor) - Central at Central Library Program Type: Art Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Beginners always welcome. We supply the materials. Individuals with visual impairment and the hard of hearing are encouraged to attend! View Details 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 16 2026 Wed Knit One, Crochet Too 4:00pm–5:30pm Central Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Central Library Room: AC - Oliver McMillan I CAN! Center (1st Floor) - Central Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Art Event Details: Beginners always welcome. We supply the materials. Individuals with visual impairment and the hard of hearing are encouraged to attend!
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group English Corner - English Conversation Wednesday, December 16, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm NU - Community Room - North University at North University Community Library Program Type: Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Community members with a basic grasp of English language can have fun themed conversations and build relationships with one another. We will talk about ourselves, our cultures, and more. 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 16 2026 Wed English Corner - English Conversation 4:30pm–5:30pm North University Community Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North University Community Library Room: NU - Community Room - North University Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation Event Details: Community members with a basic grasp of English language can have fun themed conversations and build relationships with one another. We will talk about ourselves, our cultures, and more.
Block Wednesday, December 16, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:00pm Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Closing Dec 16 2026 Wed Closing Block 7:30pm–8:00pm Branches: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group Baby Sign Storytime with Monta Briant Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library Program Type: Early Learning, Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers Join us for "Sign-a-Story Circle Time" with Baby Sign Language Basics author, Monta Z. Briant. Parents learn how to use ASL signs for early communication with their babies through stories, songs, and other fun activities. View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group Dec 17 2026 Thu Baby Sign Storytime with Monta Briant 10:00am–10:30am 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: Babies/Toddlers Program Type: Early Learning, Literature Event Details: Join us for "Sign-a-Story Circle Time" with Baby Sign Language Basics author, Monta Z. Briant. Parents learn how to use ASL signs for early communication with their babies through stories, songs, and other fun activities.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Signing Storytime with Signs at Play Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am NC - Main Area - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Children learn simple signing in a fun, storytime format. View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Dec 17 2026 Thu Signing Storytime with Signs at Play 10:00am–10:30am North Clairemont Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Clairemont Library Room: NC - Main Area - North Clairemont Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning Event Details: Children learn simple signing in a fun, storytime format.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group Tiny Tot Storytime Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library Program Type: Early Learning, Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers Tiny tots ages 0-2 and their caregivers will enjoy songs, stories, and rhymes that foster early literacy skills. View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group Dec 17 2026 Thu Tiny Tot Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Carmel Valley Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley Age Group: Babies/Toddlers Program Type: Early Learning, Literature Event Details: Tiny tots ages 0-2 and their caregivers will enjoy songs, stories, and rhymes that foster early literacy skills.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Stay and Play Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Welcome families to Stay and Play. This program is focused towards children 0-5 years old and their caregivers. Every Thursday we will offer free play. View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Dec 17 2026 Thu Stay and Play 10:30am–11:00am Carmel Valley Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning Event Details: Welcome families to Stay and Play. This program is focused towards children 0-5 years old and their caregivers. Every Thursday we will offer free play.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Storytime for Toddlers & Preschoolers Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am SC - Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery - San Carlos at San Carlos Library Program Type: Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Join us for a storytime that fosters early literacy! Features books, songs, action rhymes, and finger plays that invite participation. Ages 1-5. Every Thursday. View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Dec 17 2026 Thu Storytime for Toddlers & Preschoolers 10:30am–11:00am San Carlos Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: San Carlos Library Room: SC - Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery - San Carlos Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Literature Event Details: Join us for a storytime that fosters early literacy! Features books, songs, action rhymes, and finger plays that invite participation. Ages 1-5. Every Thursday.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Drawing Class with Mr. Luan Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am SDPL Virtual Branch Program Type: Online/Virtual, Art Age Group: Preschoolers I'll show kids how to draw basic shapes. Then we'll add other elements to those shapes to create popular objects like people, bunnies, cars, fish, caterpillars, houses, etc.. Throughout the lessen I'll have them color parts of those ob View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Dec 17 2026 Thu Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Drawing Class with Mr. Luan 10:30am–11:15am SDPL Virtual Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch Age Group: Preschoolers Program Type: Online/Virtual, Art Event Details: I'll show kids how to draw basic shapes. Then we'll add other elements to those shapes to create popular objects like people, bunnies, cars, fish, caterpillars, houses, etc.. Throughout the lessen I'll have them color parts of those ob
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Toddler and Preschool Storytime Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am MV - Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Recommended for ages 2-5, this storytime program includes books, songs, games, and early literacy fun! A to-go craft will be provided at the end. View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Dec 17 2026 Thu Toddler and Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:15am Mission Valley Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Mission Valley Library Room: MV - Community Room - Mission Valley Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature Event Details: Recommended for ages 2-5, this storytime program includes books, songs, games, and early literacy fun! A to-go craft will be provided at the end.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Preschool Storytime & Craft Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am PO - Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library Program Type: Early Learning, Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play in this special storytime meant to encourage a love of reading and build essential early literacy skills. View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Dec 17 2026 Thu Preschool Storytime & Craft 10:30am–11:30am 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: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Early Learning, Literature Event Details: Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play in this special storytime meant to encourage a love of reading and build essential early literacy skills.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Morning Storytime Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library Program Type: Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Please join Ms. Ellie or Ms. Helene for storytime, songs, and some fun! View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Dec 17 2026 Thu Morning Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Rancho Bernardo Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library Room: RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Literature Event Details: Please join Ms. Ellie or Ms. Helene for storytime, songs, and some fun!
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Stay and Play Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers After Preschool Storytime, we will be hosting a Stay and Play! Parents and Caregivers- play with your children or watch them as they play with other children. View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Dec 17 2026 Thu Stay and Play 11:30am–12:00pm Rancho Bernardo Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library Room: RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning Event Details: After Preschool Storytime, we will be hosting a Stay and Play! Parents and Caregivers- play with your children or watch them as they play with other children.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Signing Storytime Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Signing Storytime with Jennifer Duncan of Signs at Play is a fun event for families with young children. It combines the joy of stories with the added fun of baby sign language (ASL). 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 Dec 17 2026 Thu Signing Storytime 12:00pm–12:30pm Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Room: PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature Event Details: Signing Storytime with Jennifer Duncan of Signs at Play is a fun event for families with young children. It combines the joy of stories with the added fun of baby sign language (ASL).
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Kids Craft Time Thursday, December 17, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Dec 17 2026 Thu Kids Craft Time 12:30pm–1:30pm Ocean Beach Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Ukulele Lessons Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library Program Type: Performing Arts Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Learn how to play ukulele! Fun and easy for beginners. Bring your own ukulele, or borrow one provided in class. You can join at any time. The first part of each class is for newbies. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Dec 17 2026 Thu Ukulele Lessons 2:00pm–2:30pm 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: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Performing Arts Event Details: Learn how to play ukulele! Fun and easy for beginners. Bring your own ukulele, or borrow one provided in class. You can join at any time. The first part of each class is for newbies.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group La Jolla Library Poetry Group Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library Program Type: Literature Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults The La Jolla Library Poetry Group meets the third Thursday of every month at the La Jolla Library from 2pm to 3pm. New and experienced poets come together to read and share their poems. 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 17 2026 Thu La Jolla Library Poetry Group 2:00pm–3:00pm La Jolla/Riford Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library Room: LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Literature Event Details: The La Jolla Library Poetry Group meets the third Thursday of every month at the La Jolla Library from 2pm to 3pm. New and experienced poets come together to read and share their poems.
SMV Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm SM - Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library View Details Dec 17 2026 Thu SMV 2:00pm–4:00pm 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
This event is in the "Older Adults" group Craft Circle Thursday, December 17, 2026 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 View Details This event is in the "Older Adults" group Dec 17 2026 Thu Craft Circle 2:00pm–5:00pm San Carlos Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 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 17, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm NU - Community Room - 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. 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 17 2026 Thu Chess Club 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, 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 "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 This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Crafting for Critters (new time starting September 2025) Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm CH - Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Science/STEAM Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Providing enrichment for our animal friends is incredibly important! During this monthly program you can help us make fun and easy enrichment items for homeless animals at our local Humane Society. 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 This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Dec 17 2026 Thu Crafting for Critters (new time starting September 2025) 3:30pm–4:30pm College-Rolando Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: College-Rolando Library Room: CH - Community Room - College-Rolando Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Science/STEAM Event Details: Providing enrichment for our animal friends is incredibly important! During this monthly program you can help us make fun and easy enrichment items for homeless animals at our local Humane Society.
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 17, 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 Dec 17 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!
