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Arts & Crafts

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Come to the library for Arts and Crafts for children 5 and up.  No registration needed and materials are provided.

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Come to the library for Arts and Crafts for children 5 and up.  No registration needed and materials are provided.

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group

Hotwheel Wednesdays

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
PH - Children's Area - Paradise Hills at Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
Featured, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Come & build racetracks then let’s race! 
Feel free to bring your own race cars and join the fun! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Room: PH - Children's Area - Paradise Hills
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Featured, Science/STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Come & build racetracks then let’s race! 
Feel free to bring your own race cars and join the fun! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Kid's Crafts

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Join us every Wednesday for a fun craft project. Everything will be provided free of charge. 

Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us every Wednesday for a fun craft project. Everything will be provided free of charge. 

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, January 28, 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.

 

 

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 "Middle School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Shooting the Lit

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MV - Homeschool Resource Center - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Literature
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens

A fun monthly discussion group for teenagers revolving around short literary media, including short stories, poetry, picture books, newspaper articles, and more. Let's not forget there will be snacks and other fun activities too!

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: MV - Homeschool Resource Center - Mission Valley
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Book Discussion, Literature
Event Details:

A fun monthly discussion group for teenagers revolving around short literary media, including short stories, poetry, picture books, newspaper articles, and more. Let's not forget there will be snacks and other fun activities too!

This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Game Room

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
AC - Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor) - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Madden, NBA 2K and more. 

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor) - Central
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Madden, NBA 2K and more. 

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

3D Coding Adventure / Aventura de Programación 3D

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Intergenerational STEM Nights / CITAM para Familia:

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Intergenerational STEM Nights / CITAM para Familia:

This event is in the "Teens" group

Poetry Out Loud (National Poetry Foundation's Annual Competition)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:45pm
PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Teens

Canyon Crest Academy students compete in Poetry Out Loud, the NEA's National Poetry Recitation Competition.

Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room: PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Canyon Crest Academy students compete in Poetry Out Loud, the NEA's National Poetry Recitation Competition.

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Children's Pajama Signing Storytime

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
UH - Children's Area - University Heights at University Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Join us for a late afternoon pajama storytime with an engaging seasonal theme for young children including books, music, and bubbles with the addition of American Sign Language signs presented by Jennifer Duncan from Signs at Play.

Library Branch: University Heights Library
Room: UH - Children's Area - University Heights
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Join us for a late afternoon pajama storytime with an engaging seasonal theme for young children including books, music, and bubbles with the addition of American Sign Language signs presented by Jennifer Duncan from Signs at Play.

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, January 28, 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.

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.

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

Craftworks: DIY Resin Pens

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Join the library for a craft at the People's Co-Op in Ocean Beach! ToshWerks will help us to create a beautiful and useful, custom resin pen!

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Art, Community Engagement
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Join the library for a craft at the People's Co-Op in Ocean Beach! ToshWerks will help us to create a beautiful and useful, custom resin pen!

Block

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:00pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Closing
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

Bollywood and Semi-Classical Dance Fitness for Adults

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Get ready to dance and experience the joy of Bollywood!

What to Expect:

Cancelled
Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts, Wellness
Event Details:

Get ready to dance and experience the joy of Bollywood!

What to Expect:

This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Qi Gong

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
UC - Community Room - University Community at University Community Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Robert Warren leads this popular qi gong class, a mind-body-spirit practice that improves one's mental and physical health by integrating posture, movement, and breathing technique.

Cancelled
Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: UC - Community Room - University Community
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Robert Warren leads this popular qi gong class, a mind-body-spirit practice that improves one's mental and physical health by integrating posture, movement, and breathing technique.

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group

Baby Sign Storytime with Monta Briant

Thursday, January 29, 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. 

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

Preschool Storytime & Craft

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
NP - Children's Area - North Park at North Park Library
Program Type:
Art, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Please join us with your young ones for Preschool Storytime & Craft!
Ms. Sandy will have fun stories, songs, and a special craft to share!
This event takes place every Thursday except the 3rd Thursday each month.

Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: NP - Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Art, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Please join us with your young ones for Preschool Storytime & Craft!
Ms. Sandy will have fun stories, songs, and a special craft to share!
This event takes place every Thursday except the 3rd Thursday each month.

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Signing Storytime with Signs at Play

Thursday, January 29, 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.

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, January 29, 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.

 

 

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
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Join us Thursday mornings at 10am for stories, songs, finger games and more! 

Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join us Thursday mornings at 10am for stories, songs, finger games and more! 

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group

Baby Toddler Explore Time

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
SM - Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers

Come let your baby or toddler learn about the world by exploring. Little ones are able to make noise, play, and meet new friends. This is a loosely structured, baby-led program of play, stories, bubbles, songs and more.

 

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: SM - Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

Come let your baby or toddler learn about the world by exploring. Little ones are able to make noise, play, and meet new friends. This is a loosely structured, baby-led program of play, stories, bubbles, songs and more.

 

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Let's Play, Thursdays!

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
UH - Children's Area - University Heights at University Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Bring the kiddos to the library every Thursday morning for a variety of play!  Storytime, crafts, dancing, songs and most of all FUN!

Library Branch: University Heights Library
Room: UH - Children's Area - University Heights
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Bring the kiddos to the library every Thursday morning for a variety of play!  Storytime, crafts, dancing, songs and most of all FUN!

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Stay & Play Storytime

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Join Ms. Camille and Ms. Melissa every Thursday at the OB Rec Center for storytime and free play for children 0 to 5 years old. Each week children will have the opportunity to explore and socialize and so will their caregivers!

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

Join Ms. Camille and Ms. Melissa every Thursday at the OB Rec Center for storytime and free play for children 0 to 5 years old. Each week children will have the opportunity to explore and socialize and so will their caregivers!

This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

How to Work a Computer: The Cloud

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
MX - Seminar Room (A-B) - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

These two-hour classes can help you learn how to be confident with your devices; the first hour is class discussion on a monthly topic followed by an hour of Q&A on basic tech issues.

Network Safety

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: MX - Seminar Room (A-B) - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

These two-hour classes can help you learn how to be confident with your devices; the first hour is class discussion on a monthly topic followed by an hour of Q&A on basic tech issues.

Network Safety

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Mahjong for Seniors- 50 Plus

Thursday, January 29, 2026 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

Mahjong for Seniors

Join Us for Senior Mahjong at the Library!

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Mahjong for Seniors

Join Us for Senior Mahjong at the Library!