This event is in the "All Ages" group Downtown Chess @ San Diego Central Library/1st Floor Lobby Friday, April 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 Apr 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 La Ti Do Group Singing - Villa Musica Friday, April 17, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library Program Type: Performing Arts Age Group: Elementary School Age La Ti Do Group Singing, Ages 7-9Requires registration with Villa Musica View Details This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Apr 17 2026 Fri La Ti Do Group Singing - Villa Musica 4:15pm–5:00pm Linda Vista Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Linda Vista Library Room: LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista Age Group: Elementary School Age Program Type: Performing Arts Event Details: La Ti Do Group Singing, Ages 7-9Requires registration with Villa Musica
This event is in the "All Ages" group Bach Collegium San Diego presents ABYSS & ASCENT Friday, April 17, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library Program Type: Performing Arts Age Group: All Ages BCSD returns to the practically bottomless well of forgotten music from the 17th and 18th centuries, with three veritable masterpieces that you are very unlikely to have heard previously (or to ever hear again!), including the North American premi View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 17 2026 Fri Bach Collegium San Diego presents ABYSS & ASCENT 4:30pm–5:00pm San Ysidro Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: San Ysidro Library Room: SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Performing Arts Event Details: BCSD returns to the practically bottomless well of forgotten music from the 17th and 18th centuries, with three veritable masterpieces that you are very unlikely to have heard previously (or to ever hear again!), including the North American premi
This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Art Express @ San Diego Museum of Art Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 9:45am - 2:00pm City Heights/Weingart Library Program Type: Art, Community Engagement Age Group: All Ages, Preschoolers Come join us at (San Diego Museum of Art) SDMA for free entry, tour, and art workshop. Bus transportation will be provided to and from the museum.Tours are designed for kids ages 4-12 and their caregivers. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Art Express @ San Diego Museum of Art 9:45am–2:00pm City Heights/Weingart Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library Age Group: All Ages, Preschoolers Program Type: Art, Community Engagement Event Details: Come join us at (San Diego Museum of Art) SDMA for free entry, tour, and art workshop. Bus transportation will be provided to and from the museum.Tours are designed for kids ages 4-12 and their caregivers.
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, April 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 Apr 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 "All Ages" group Mandarin Chinese Storytime Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature Age Group: All Ages Join us for Mandarin Chinese stories and songs with Ms. Canndy at the Community Room in the Mira Mesa Library. All ages are welcome! Th storytime will be on the 3rd Saturday of the month (subject to change). View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Mandarin Chinese Storytime 10:00am–11:00am Mira Mesa Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library Room: MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature Event Details: Join us for Mandarin Chinese stories and songs with Ms. Canndy at the Community Room in the Mira Mesa Library. All ages are welcome! Th storytime will be on the 3rd Saturday of the month (subject to change).
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Saturday Drop In Craft Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library Program Type: Art Age Group: Elementary School Age Visit the library on Saturday & create a terrific craft. All supplies provided! View Details This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Saturday Drop In Craft 10:00am–1:00pm Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library Age Group: Elementary School Age Program Type: Art Event Details: Visit the library on Saturday & create a terrific craft. All supplies provided!
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 Garden Exchange Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm RP - Front Plaza - Rancho Penasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Stop and Swap: Seeds, Plants, Veggies, Fruits, Flowers and More!Too many zucchinis? Lots of cut flowers? Succulents getting too big? Fruits and Veggies galore? Ordered too many radish seeds? 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 Apr 18 2026 Sat Garden Exchange 10:00am–3:00pm Rancho Peñasquitos Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library Room: RP - Front Plaza - Rancho Penasquitos Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness Event Details: Stop and Swap: Seeds, Plants, Veggies, Fruits, Flowers and More!Too many zucchinis? Lots of cut flowers? Succulents getting too big? Fruits and Veggies galore? Ordered too many radish seeds?
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Bilingual Spanish-English Storytime and Craft Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am CM - Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library Program Type: Art, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, En Español, Literature Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Join Ms. Isabel and Mr. Jeff for stories read in both Spanish and English, with a fun and simple craft to follow. View Details This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Bilingual Spanish-English Storytime and Craft 10:30am–11:00am Carmel Mountain Ranch Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library Room: CM - Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Program Type: Art, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, En Español, Literature Event Details: Join Ms. Isabel and Mr. Jeff for stories read in both Spanish and English, with a fun and simple craft to follow.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Preschool Storytime with Mr. Luan (IN-PERSON) Saturday, April 18, 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 Apr 18 2026 Sat 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 "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 French Conversation Group Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Gather together to speak, discuss, and enjoy sharing different aspects of the French language, culture, and heritage. For native and non-native speakers of all ages. View Details 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 Apr 18 2026 Sat French Conversation Group 10:30am–11:30am La Jolla/Riford Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library Room: LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation Event Details: Gather together to speak, discuss, and enjoy sharing different aspects of the French language, culture, and heritage. For native and non-native speakers of all ages.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Saturday Story Time in the Park Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am KN - Park Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Saturday is Story Time in Kensington Park. Bring a blanket to sit on and get ready for stories, music, and bubbles! Recommended for ages 1-5. Older siblings are welcome to join in on the fun! View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Saturday Story Time in the Park 10:30am–11:30am Kensington-Normal Heights Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library Room: KN - Park Area - Kensington Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature Event Details: Saturday is Story Time in Kensington Park. Bring a blanket to sit on and get ready for stories, music, and bubbles! Recommended for ages 1-5. Older siblings are welcome to join in on the fun!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Lego and Rokenbok Club Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Mountain View/Beckwourth Library Age Group: All Ages Join us every Saturday from 10am-noon for Lego and Rokenbok Club! Patrons will be able to build at their own pace.We will provide a lego square to build on and patrons can continue to build on it week after week. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Lego and Rokenbok Club 10:30am–12:00pm Mountain View/Beckwourth Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Join us every Saturday from 10am-noon for Lego and Rokenbok Club! Patrons will be able to build at their own pace.We will provide a lego square to build on and patrons can continue to build on it week after week.
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 Adult Ballet & Youth Ballet/Jazz Classes - San Diego Ballet Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:30pm CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Performing Arts Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults NEW LOCATION: CITY HEIGHTS LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOMOpen Adult Ballet Class 10:30am - 12:00pm 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 Apr 18 2026 Sat Adult Ballet & Youth Ballet/Jazz Classes - San Diego Ballet 10:30am–1:30pm 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, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults Program Type: Community Engagement, Performing Arts Event Details: NEW LOCATION: CITY HEIGHTS LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOMOpen Adult Ballet Class 10:30am - 12:00pm
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Signing Storytime Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am NP - Children's Area - North Park at North Park Library Program Type: Accessibility, Early Learning, Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Enjoy some sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer from Signs at Play!Come learn some simple signs and songs at this fun weekly event! View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Signing Storytime 11:00am–11:30am North Park Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Park Library Room: NP - Children's Area - North Park Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Accessibility, Early Learning, Literature Event Details: Enjoy some sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer from Signs at Play!Come learn some simple signs and songs at this fun weekly event!
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 Paws & Tales Reading Program Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Practice your reading skills with a fluffy friend! Participants learn how to be safe around animals as they improve their reading skills. 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 This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Paws & Tales Reading Program 11:00am–12:00pm Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Room: PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature Event Details: Practice your reading skills with a fluffy friend! Participants learn how to be safe around animals as they improve their reading skills.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group Work While You Learn: Exploring Apprenticeships Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults Find out how apprenticeships and co-ops let you earn money while gaining skills and credentials. View Details Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Work While You Learn: Exploring Apprenticeships 11:00am–12:00pm Skyline Hills Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library Room: SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU Registration Encouraged Event Details: Find out how apprenticeships and co-ops let you earn money while gaining skills and credentials.
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 Free Play Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm NC - Children's Area - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library Program Type: Art, Early Learning, Science/STEAM Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age LEGO Free Play: Imagine and build with LEGO! Keep your engineering and problem-solving skills sharp using the library's LEGO bricks. 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 Apr 18 2026 Sat LEGO Free Play 11:00am–1:00pm North Clairemont Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Clairemont Library Room: NC - Children's Area - North Clairemont Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Program Type: Art, Early Learning, Science/STEAM Event Details: LEGO Free Play: Imagine and build with LEGO! Keep your engineering and problem-solving skills sharp using the library's LEGO bricks.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Pokemon Trading Card Game Hangout Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm MM - Seminar/Booksale Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation Age Group: All Ages Come test out your Pokémon Trainer skills and aim to be the very best at our Pokémon TCG hangout! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Pokemon Trading Card Game Hangout 11:00am–1:00pm Mira Mesa Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library Room: MM - Seminar/Booksale Room - Mira Mesa Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation Event Details: Come test out your Pokémon Trainer skills and aim to be the very best at our Pokémon TCG hangout!
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 IDEA lab CAD club school aged kids & teens Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm LJ - IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Beginner friendly computer-aided design (CAD) projects such as keychains and simple geometric models. 3D printing available during class. Open to all school aged children. No previous experience necessary. No reservations needed. 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 Apr 18 2026 Sat IDEA lab CAD club school aged kids & teens 1:00pm–2:30pm La Jolla/Riford Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library Room: LJ - IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM Event Details: Beginner friendly computer-aided design (CAD) projects such as keychains and simple geometric models. 3D printing available during class. Open to all school aged children. No previous experience necessary. No reservations needed.
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 MoneyMind Games: Financial Literacy for Kids Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Program Type: Business, Science/STEAM Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults Join us for InvestQuest, an exciting and interactive event that brings financial literacy to life through gameplay! 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 Apr 18 2026 Sat MoneyMind Games: Financial Literacy for Kids 1:00pm–2:30pm Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Room: PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults Program Type: Business, Science/STEAM Event Details: Join us for InvestQuest, an exciting and interactive event that brings financial literacy to life through gameplay!
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Spring Into STEAM: Magical Adventures & Illusions in the STEMverse Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library Program Type: Science/STEAM Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Get ready for a hands-on adventure where science feels like real magic and every kid becomes an explorer of curiosity! View Details Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Spring Into STEAM: Magical Adventures & Illusions in the STEMverse 1:00pm–2:30pm 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 Program Type: Science/STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Get ready for a hands-on adventure where science feels like real magic and every kid becomes an explorer of curiosity!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group Automotive Maintenance & Safety Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm Oak Park Library Program Type: DiscoverU, Wellness Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults Are you interested in learning more about how to care for and maintain an automobile? Join us in this informative session to develop a foundation on automotive maintenance and safety! View Details Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Automotive Maintenance & Safety 1:00pm–4:00pm Oak Park Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Oak Park Library Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults Program Type: DiscoverU, Wellness Registration Encouraged Event Details: Are you interested in learning more about how to care for and maintain an automobile? Join us in this informative session to develop a foundation on automotive maintenance and safety!
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 CERT | You Are the Help Until Help Arrives Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Balboa Library Program Type: Featured Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults You Are the Help Until Help Arrives Register Now Registration Encouraged 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 Apr 18 2026 Sat CERT | You Are the Help Until Help Arrives 2:00pm–3:00pm Balboa Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Balboa Library Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Featured Registration Encouraged Event Details: You Are the Help Until Help Arrives
