This event is in the "All Ages" group Chess Club Thursday, July 16, 2026 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! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 16 2026 Thu Chess Club 4:00pm–5:30pm Mira Mesa Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Downtown Chess @ San Diego Central Library/1st Floor Lobby Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm AC - Lobby - Central at Central Library Program Type: Community Engagement Age Group: All Ages Join us every Thursday and Friday from 4:00pm - 5:30pm for Chess in the 1st floor main lobby. Downtown Chess meets in the 1st floor main lobby of the San Diego Central Library. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 16 2026 Thu Downtown Chess @ San Diego Central Library/1st Floor Lobby 4:00pm–5:30pm Central Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Central Library Room: AC - Lobby - Central Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Engagement Event Details: Join us every Thursday and Friday from 4:00pm - 5:30pm for Chess in the 1st floor main lobby. Downtown Chess meets in the 1st floor main lobby of the San Diego Central Library.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Game Jam Jr. 2026 Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library Program Type: Featured, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Age Group: Elementary School Age Ever wonder what it takes to make a video game? In this 5-day program, students will learn the basics of video game development and design using the Scratch programming language to build their own games. Software and equipment provided. View Details Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Jul 16 2026 Thu Game Jam Jr. 2026 4:00pm–5:30pm San Ysidro Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: San Ysidro Library Room: SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro Age Group: Elementary School Age Program Type: Featured, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Ever wonder what it takes to make a video game? In this 5-day program, students will learn the basics of video game development and design using the Scratch programming language to build their own games. Software and equipment provided.
This event is in the "Adults" group Serra Mesa Planning Group (SMPG) Thursday, July 16, 2026 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 View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 16 2026 Thu Serra Mesa Planning Group (SMPG) 7:00pm–9:00pm 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 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Engagement Event Details: Monthly meeting of the Serra Mesa Planning Group
Block Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:00pm Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Closing Jul 16 2026 Thu Closing Block 7:30pm–8:00pm Branches: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Knitting and Crochet Circle Friday, July 17, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am NU - Community Room - North University at North University Community Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults This is a social group where you can practice your fiber craft in good company, showing off your latest projects, getting support, and make friends. All levels are welcome. 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 Jul 17 2026 Fri Knitting and Crochet Circle 9:30am–11:00am 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: Community Engagement, Wellness Event Details: This is a social group where you can practice your fiber craft in good company, showing off your latest projects, getting support, and make friends. All levels are welcome.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Baby Sign Language Storytime Friday, July 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Jul 17 2026 Fri Baby Sign Language Storytime 10:00am–11:00am City Heights/Weingart Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library Room: CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Stay & Play Storytime Friday, July 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am NC - Main Area - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library Program Type: Accessibility, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts, Science/STEAM Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Stay and Play is a play group and storytime for kids age 0-5 and their adults. We especially invite nontraditional caregivers (friends, family members, and neighbors) who care for children in an informal way. 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 Jul 17 2026 Fri Stay & Play Storytime 10:00am–11:00am North Clairemont Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Clairemont Library Room: NC - Main Area - North Clairemont Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Program Type: Accessibility, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts, Science/STEAM Event Details: Stay and Play is a play group and storytime for kids age 0-5 and their adults. We especially invite nontraditional caregivers (friends, family members, and neighbors) who care for children in an informal way.
RB Knitting Club Friday, July 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm RB - Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library 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 Jul 17 2026 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 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 "All Ages" group Genealogy Research: Meet with our volunteer genealogist 10am to 2pm Friday, July 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm 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 Jul 17 2026 Fri Genealogy Research: Meet with our volunteer genealogist 10am to 2pm 10:00am–2:00pm 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 "Preschoolers" group Preschool Storytime with Mr. Luan (IN-PERSON) Friday, July 17, 2026 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 Jul 17 2026 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 Signing Storytime Friday, July 17, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library Program Type: Accessibility, Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers Join Ms Jennifer from Signs at Play! View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group Jul 17 2026 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: Accessibility, Literature Event Details: Join Ms Jennifer from Signs at Play!
This event is in the "Older Adults" group Silver Age Yoga - Limit 20; Get Program Number at Front Desk Before Each Session Friday, July 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library Program Type: Wellness Age Group: Older Adults ALL PARTICIPANTS NEED TO GET A PROGRAM NUMBER AT THE FRONT DESK BEFORE EACH SESSION STARTING AT 12:30 PM. FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED. PROGRAM LIMIT 20 PARTICIPANTS View Details This event is in the "Older Adults" group Jul 17 2026 Fri Silver Age Yoga - Limit 20; Get Program Number at Front Desk Before Each Session 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: ALL PARTICIPANTS NEED TO GET A PROGRAM NUMBER AT THE FRONT DESK BEFORE EACH SESSION STARTING AT 12:30 PM. FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED. PROGRAM LIMIT 20 PARTICIPANTS
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, July 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library Program Type: 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 Jul 17 2026 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: 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 "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, July 17, 2026 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 Jul 17 2026 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, July 17, 2026 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 Jul 17 2026 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.
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, July 17, 2026 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! 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 Jul 17 2026 Fri Chess Club 3:30pm–5:00pm Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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!
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Dancing Through the Pages Friday, July 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library Program Type: Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts Age Group: Preschoolers Southern California Ballet is partnering with the Rancho Bernardo Branch Library for “Dancing Through the Pages,” a program that allows children to explore movement and dance through storytelling! View Details This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Jul 17 2026 Fri Dancing Through the Pages 4:00pm–4:45pm Rancho Bernardo Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library Room: RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo Age Group: Preschoolers Program Type: Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts Event Details: Southern California Ballet is partnering with the Rancho Bernardo Branch Library for “Dancing Through the Pages,” a program that allows children to explore movement and dance through storytelling!
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group STEAM Explorers Club Friday, July 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM Age Group: Elementary School Age STEAM Explorers Club is for 3rd through 6th graders who are interested in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Mathematics). Each week kids engage in a new and fun hands-on/minds-on activity exploring a wide range of subjects. View Details This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Jul 17 2026 Fri STEAM Explorers Club 4:00pm–5:00pm City Heights/Weingart Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library Room: CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart Age Group: Elementary School Age Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM Event Details: STEAM Explorers Club is for 3rd through 6th graders who are interested in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Mathematics). Each week kids engage in a new and fun hands-on/minds-on activity exploring a wide range of subjects.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Downtown Chess @ San Diego Central Library/1st Floor Lobby Friday, July 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm AC - Lobby - Central at Central Library Program Type: Community Engagement Age Group: All Ages Join us every Thursday and Friday from 4:00pm - 5:30pm for Chess in the 1st floor main lobby. Downtown Chess meets in the 1st floor main lobby of the San Diego Central Library. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 17 2026 Fri Downtown Chess @ San Diego Central Library/1st Floor Lobby 4:00pm–5:30pm Central Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Central Library Room: AC - Lobby - Central Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Engagement Event Details: Join us every Thursday and Friday from 4:00pm - 5:30pm for Chess in the 1st floor main lobby. Downtown Chess meets in the 1st floor main lobby of the San Diego Central Library.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Game Jam Jr. 2026 Friday, July 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library Program Type: Featured, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Age Group: Elementary School Age Ever wonder what it takes to make a video game? In this 5-day program, students will learn the basics of video game development and design using the Scratch programming language to build their own games. Software and equipment provided. View Details Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Jul 17 2026 Fri Game Jam Jr. 2026 4:00pm–5:30pm San Ysidro Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: San Ysidro Library Room: SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro Age Group: Elementary School Age Program Type: Featured, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Ever wonder what it takes to make a video game? In this 5-day program, students will learn the basics of video game development and design using the Scratch programming language to build their own games. Software and equipment provided.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Ikebana: The Japanese Art of Flower Arranging Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 9:30am - 2:30pm LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library Program Type: Art, Cultural Appreciation Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Make a beautiful flower arrangement to take home! 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 Jul 18 2026 Sat Ikebana: The Japanese Art of Flower Arranging 9:30am–2:30pm La Jolla/Riford Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library Room: LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Art, Cultural Appreciation Event Details: Make a beautiful flower arrangement to take home!
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Dance Pants Bash! Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Bring the littles and come for a fun dance party and maybe a storytime! We will dance to fun songs, use egg shakers, and dance with bubbles! 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 Jul 18 2026 Sat Dance Pants Bash! 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, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Event Details: Bring the littles and come for a fun dance party and maybe a storytime! We will dance to fun songs, use egg shakers, and dance with bubbles!
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Bilingual Hindi/English Story Time Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am MM - Children's Area - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Join us for a Bilingual Hindi-English Story Time, music, crafts and play! Cancelled 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 Jul 18 2026 Sat Cancelled Bilingual Hindi/English Story Time 10:00am–11:00am Mira Mesa Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library Room: MM - Children's Area - Mira Mesa Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature Event Details: Join us for a Bilingual Hindi-English Story Time, music, crafts and play!
