Event List

Craft Time written over photo of kids using craft supplies

Kids Craft Time

Thursday, January 14, 2027 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.

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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.

Four chess pieces: King, queen, bishop, and pawn

Chess Club

Thursday, January 14, 2027 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library

Age Group:

All Ages

All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced.

All ages, children and adults!

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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library

Room: MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa

Age Group: All Ages

Event Details:

All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced.

All ages, children and adults!

Block

Thursday, January 14, 2027 at 7:30pm - 8:00pm

Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Closing

Branches:

Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Image of a bag of blood with a heart and the word "Donate"

Blood Drive

Friday, January 15, 2027 at 10:00am - 3:30pm

PB - Cass Street Plaza - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library

Program Type:

Wellness

Age Group:

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Give the gift that keeps on giving! Donate blood when the San Diego Blood Bank's Blood Mobile comes to visit. When you donate blood you are making a difference in someone's life.

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Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library

Room: PB - Cass Street Plaza - Pacific Beach/Taylor

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Wellness

Event Details:

Give the gift that keeps on giving! Donate blood when the San Diego Blood Bank's Blood Mobile comes to visit. When you donate blood you are making a difference in someone's life.

SDPL Virtual Branch, Central Library, Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library, Balboa Library, Carmel Mountain Ranch Library, Carmel Valley Library, City Heights/Weingart Library, City Heights Performance Annex, Clairemont Library, College-Rolando Library, Kensington-Normal Heights Library, La Jolla/Riford Library, Linda Vista Library, Logan Heights Library, Mira Mesa Library, Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library, Mission Valley Library, Mountain View/Beckwourth Library, North Clairemont Library, North Park Library, North University Community Library, Oak Park Library, Ocean Beach Library, Otay Mesa-Nestor Library, Pacific Beach/Taylor Library, Paradise Hills Library, Point Loma/Hervey Library, Rancho Bernardo Library, Rancho Peñasquitos Library, San Carlos Library, San Ysidro Library, Scripps Miramar Ranch Library, Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library, Skyline Hills Library, Tierrasanta Library, University Community Library, University Heights Library, Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library, Outreach

Closed for Holiday

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Branches:

SDPL Virtual Branch, Central Library, Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library, Balboa Library, Carmel Mountain Ranch Library, Carmel Valley Library, City Heights/Weingart Library, City Heights Performance Annex, Clairemont Library, College-Rolando Library, Kensington-Normal Heights Library, La Jolla/Riford Library, Linda Vista Library, Logan Heights Library, Mira Mesa Library, Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library, Mission Valley Library, Mountain View/Beckwourth Library, North Clairemont Library, North Park Library, North University Community Library, Oak Park Library, Ocean Beach Library, Otay Mesa-Nestor Library, Pacific Beach/Taylor Library, Paradise Hills Library, Point Loma/Hervey Library, Rancho Bernardo Library, Rancho Peñasquitos Library, San Carlos Library, San Ysidro Library, Scripps Miramar Ranch Library, Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library, Skyline Hills Library, Tierrasanta Library, University Community Library, University Heights Library, Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library, Outreach

Description:

Closed for Holiday

Fun & Games for Seniors

Tuesday, January 19, 2027 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Program Type:

Community Engagement

Age Group:

Adults, Older Adults

Open to the public and are free of charge. Play variety board games.

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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Room: SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Community Engagement

Event Details:

Open to the public and are free of charge. Play variety board games.

Photograph of 3 babies with different skin tones and hair colors playing with blocks

Baby Play & Learn

Tuesday, January 19, 2027 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm

OB - Children's Area - Ocean Beach at Ocean Beach Library

Program Type:

Community Engagement, Literature

Age Group:

Babies/Toddlers

Baby Play & Learn is designed to support the development of children ages 0-24 months. This program includes stories, rhymes, songs, and movement activities followed by an open play time.

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Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library

Room: OB - Children's Area - Ocean Beach

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers

Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature

Event Details:

Baby Play & Learn is designed to support the development of children ages 0-24 months. This program includes stories, rhymes, songs, and movement activities followed by an open play time.

Allied Gardens Benjamin Book Club

Tuesday, January 19, 2027 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library

Program Type:

Featured, Literature

Age Group:

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Join us for our Book Club, which meets on the third Tuesday of every month. We hope to see you there! Copies of the book will be available at the front desk.

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Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library

Room: BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Featured, Literature

Event Details:

Join us for our Book Club, which meets on the third Tuesday of every month. We hope to see you there! Copies of the book will be available at the front desk.

Bilingual Storytime English & Spanish

Wednesday, January 20, 2027 at 10:00am - 10:30am

SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Program Type:

Literature

Age Group:

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Through colorful picture books, catchy songs, and playful rhymes, Señor Roberto or Mr. Robert brings stories to life in a way that’s fun, educational, and culturally enriching.

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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Room: SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Program Type: Literature

Event Details:

Through colorful picture books, catchy songs, and playful rhymes, Señor Roberto or Mr. Robert brings stories to life in a way that’s fun, educational, and culturally enriching.

Photograph of 2 toddlers lying on a white background surrounded by colorful musical instruments

Rhythm and Movement

Wednesday, January 20, 2027 at 10:00am - 10:30am

OB - Children's Area - Ocean Beach at Ocean Beach Library

Program Type:

Community Engagement, Literature

Age Group:

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

In this highly interactive, music-based storytime program, children have the opportunity to make music, learn beats, and dance and move to the sounds. All ages are welcome to attend.

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Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library

Room: OB - Children's Area - Ocean Beach

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature

Event Details:

In this highly interactive, music-based storytime program, children have the opportunity to make music, learn beats, and dance and move to the sounds. All ages are welcome to attend.

Ms. Camille reading to a bearded dragon and a ball python snake

Read to a Reptile

Wednesday, January 20, 2027 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Ocean Beach Library

Program Type:

Literature

Age Group:

Elementary School Age

Join us every Wednesday at the Ocean Beach Library to read to DK, our bearded dragon or Darwin, our Ball Python. Practice your skills and gain confidence by reading to these enthusiastic and non-judgmental reptiles.

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Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library

Age Group: Elementary School Age

Program Type: Literature

Event Details:

Join us every Wednesday at the Ocean Beach Library to read to DK, our bearded dragon or Darwin, our Ball Python. Practice your skills and gain confidence by reading to these enthusiastic and non-judgmental reptiles.

Knit One, Crochet Too

Wednesday, January 20, 2027 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!

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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!

Block

Wednesday, January 20, 2027 at 7:30pm - 8:00pm

Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Closing

Branches:

Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Kids Craft Time

Thursday, January 21, 2027 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.

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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.

New Crafting for Critters College-Rolando Library All Ages Humane Society

Crafting for Critters (new time starting September 2025)

Thursday, January 21, 2027 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.

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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.

Serra Mesa Planning Group (SMPG)

Thursday, January 21, 2027 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm

SM - Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library

Program Type:

Community Engagement

Age Group:

Adults

Monthly meeting of the Serra Mesa Planning Group

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Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library

Room: SM - Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Community Engagement

Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the Serra Mesa Planning Group

Block

Thursday, January 21, 2027 at 7:30pm - 8:00pm

Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Closing

Branches:

Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Fun & Games for Seniors

Tuesday, January 26, 2027 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Program Type:

Community Engagement

Age Group:

Adults, Older Adults

Open to the public and are free of charge. Play variety board games.

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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Room: SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Community Engagement

Event Details:

Open to the public and are free of charge. Play variety board games.

Baby Play & Learn

Tuesday, January 26, 2027 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm

OB - Children's Area - Ocean Beach at Ocean Beach Library

Program Type:

Community Engagement, Literature

Age Group:

Babies/Toddlers

Baby Play & Learn is designed to support the development of children ages 0-24 months. This program includes stories, rhymes, songs, and movement activities followed by an open play time.

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Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library

Room: OB - Children's Area - Ocean Beach

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers

Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature

Event Details:

Baby Play & Learn is designed to support the development of children ages 0-24 months. This program includes stories, rhymes, songs, and movement activities followed by an open play time.

Family Concert Series

Tuesday, January 26, 2027 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library

Program Type:

Performing Arts

Age Group:

All Ages

The Carmel Valley Library Family Concert Series presents a different artist each month. Admission is free. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Carmel Valley Library.

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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library

Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Performing Arts

Event Details:

The Carmel Valley Library Family Concert Series presents a different artist each month. Admission is free. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Carmel Valley Library.

Short "Classics" Book Club

Tuesday, January 26, 2027 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library

Program Type:

Featured, Literature

Age Group:

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Join us for a discussion of "classic" books on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm in the Community Room. The February selection is the Secret Sharer by Joseph Conrad. Copies of the book are available at the desk.

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Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library

Room: BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Featured, Literature

Event Details:

Join us for a discussion of "classic" books on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm in the Community Room. The February selection is the Secret Sharer by Joseph Conrad. Copies of the book are available at the desk.

Banned Book Club (Virtual)

Tuesday, January 26, 2027 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Mira Mesa Library

Program Type:

Literature

Age Group:

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Please join other book loving community members for the monthly meeting of the Banned Book Club. We read and discuss banned and challenged classics and other thought-provoking titles. Everyone is welcome!

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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Literature

Event Details:

Please join other book loving community members for the monthly meeting of the Banned Book Club. We read and discuss banned and challenged classics and other thought-provoking titles. Everyone is welcome!

Bilingual Storytime English & Spanish

Wednesday, January 27, 2027 at 10:00am - 10:30am

SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Program Type:

Literature

Age Group:

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Through colorful picture books, catchy songs, and playful rhymes, Señor Roberto or Mr. Robert brings stories to life in a way that’s fun, educational, and culturally enriching.

View Details

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Room: SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Program Type: Literature

Event Details:

Through colorful picture books, catchy songs, and playful rhymes, Señor Roberto or Mr. Robert brings stories to life in a way that’s fun, educational, and culturally enriching.

Rhythm and Movement

Wednesday, January 27, 2027 at 10:00am - 10:30am

OB - Children's Area - Ocean Beach at Ocean Beach Library

Program Type:

Community Engagement, Literature

Age Group:

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

In this highly interactive, music-based storytime program, children have the opportunity to make music, learn beats, and dance and move to the sounds. All ages are welcome to attend.

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Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library

Room: OB - Children's Area - Ocean Beach

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature

Event Details:

In this highly interactive, music-based storytime program, children have the opportunity to make music, learn beats, and dance and move to the sounds. All ages are welcome to attend.

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