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Event List

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This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
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This event is in the "Adults" group
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Fire Safety Month: Home/Kitchen Fire Safety and Plan Your Escape

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
CH - Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Featured, Accessibility, Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Fire Safety Month: Home/Kitchen Fire Safety and Plan Your Escape

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: CH - Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Accessibility, Community Engagement, Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Fire Safety Month: Home/Kitchen Fire Safety and Plan Your Escape

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

Chess Club

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Casual public chess meet, open to all skill levels. Chess club is for ages 7-17. 

Cancelled
Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Casual public chess meet, open to all skill levels. Chess club is for ages 7-17. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

RB Chess Club

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
RB - Children's Area - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages

Do you want to learn how to play chess? Do you already know how to play and are looking for the perfect place to play? Join us every Saturday for a fun game of chess with friends at Rancho Bernardo Library!

 

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: RB - Children's Area - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Do you want to learn how to play chess? Do you already know how to play and are looking for the perfect place to play? Join us every Saturday for a fun game of chess with friends at Rancho Bernardo Library!

 

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

Pumpkin Painting!

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Join us for our fun Pumpkin Painting event just in time for Halloween!  Children and teens who participate will be provided a pumpkin and all painting materials to create their perfect art piece!

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Join us for our fun Pumpkin Painting event just in time for Halloween!  Children and teens who participate will be provided a pumpkin and all painting materials to create their perfect art piece!

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

String FUNdamentals - Villa Musica

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

String FUNdamentals (Violin, Beginning Level), Ages 5-7

Requires registration with Villa Musica

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

String FUNdamentals (Violin, Beginning Level), Ages 5-7

Requires registration with Villa Musica

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

String Play - Villa Musica

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

String Play – Level I (ages 7 – 8)

Requires registration with Villa Musica

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

String Play – Level I (ages 7 – 8)

Requires registration with Villa Musica

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

Bridge Club

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 11:45am - 2:00pm
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Every Monday, join us for a friendly game of bridge. All adults are invited to participate using Party Bridge rules. Beginners welcome! Instructions will be provided.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Every Monday, join us for a friendly game of bridge. All adults are invited to participate using Party Bridge rules. Beginners welcome! Instructions will be provided.

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

Songs and Stories with Ms Amy

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Read along and sing for this fun interactive storytime. We will read picture books, move our bodies, act out stories, and sing fun songs and silly rhymes to build our skills with words and language.

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

Read along and sing for this fun interactive storytime. We will read picture books, move our bodies, act out stories, and sing fun songs and silly rhymes to build our skills with words and language.

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

Rummikub at the Library

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
RB - Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Come and join the fun!

Meet new people and learn to play this fast-paced, easy, and very enjoyable game. Plus, it helps develop and sharpen sequencing, pattern recognition, and pattern skills. 

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: RB - Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Come and join the fun!

Meet new people and learn to play this fast-paced, easy, and very enjoyable game. Plus, it helps develop and sharpen sequencing, pattern recognition, and pattern skills. 

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

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 6:30pm
LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Featured, Homework Help
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Kids K through 8th: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Homework Help
Event Details:

Kids K through 8th: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

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

Stay Sharp with Board Games

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Feeling forgetful? Preserving your mental abilities as you get older is easier than you might think — and it can even be fun. Stimulating your mind by playing games and learning new skills can help keep your brain healthy as you age.

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Feeling forgetful? Preserving your mental abilities as you get older is easier than you might think — and it can even be fun. Stimulating your mind by playing games and learning new skills can help keep your brain healthy as you age.

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

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
MM - Children's Area - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Featured, Homework Help
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: MM - Children's Area - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Homework Help
Event Details:

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

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

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
CH - Learning Center - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Featured, Homework Help
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: CH - Learning Center - College-Rolando
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Homework Help
Event Details:

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

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

Do Your Homework @ the Library

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Homework Help
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Got Homework? We've got help!

The Do Your Homework @ the Library program offers FREE homework assistance for students to support out-of-school learning and engagement.

 


 

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Homework Help
Event Details:

Got Homework? We've got help!

The Do Your Homework @ the Library program offers FREE homework assistance for students to support out-of-school learning and engagement.

 


 

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

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Featured, Homework Help
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Featured, Homework Help
Event Details:

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

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

LEGO Power Hour

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
MH - Study Room 3 - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Join us every Monday for LEGO Power Hour! Build your own creations to display in our library.  Program will take place in our study rooms 3 and 4. 

Cancelled
Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: MH - Study Room 3 - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us every Monday for LEGO Power Hour! Build your own creations to display in our library.  Program will take place in our study rooms 3 and 4. 

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Villa Musica: Free Youth Violin Classes

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
CH - Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age

Presented by Villa Musica.

Community Programs Manager:
Nicole Olsson – nolsson@villamusica.org

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: CH - Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Presented by Villa Musica.

Community Programs Manager:
Nicole Olsson – nolsson@villamusica.org

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

Teen IDEA Lab /Laboratorio de Ideas para Adolescentes

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 3:30pm - 7:00pm
LO - David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens

The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software.

Featuring a music studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so much more!

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: LO - David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab - Logan Heights
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software.

Featuring a music studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so much more!

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

Crafty Club (ages 6-12)

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
NC - Meeting Room - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: NC - Meeting Room - North Clairemont
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Featured
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Time

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens

Join us every Monday for a variety of teen activities!

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Join us every Monday for a variety of teen activities!

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

Intro to Python: Project & Make Art | Taste of Technology

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:30pm
MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Featured, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens

Try your hand at Python Programming! Learn the basics of Python while working on a game that integrates math, art, and computer programming.

This is an in-person program. Registration is encouraged.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Try your hand at Python Programming! Learn the basics of Python while working on a game that integrates math, art, and computer programming.

This is an in-person program. Registration is encouraged.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Lego Club

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
NU - Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Come build your creations while making new friends!  All Legos will be supplied by the North University Community Branch Library.  Your creation may even be featured in our display case!

Cancelled
Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: NU - Community Room - North University
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Come build your creations while making new friends!  All Legos will be supplied by the North University Community Branch Library.  Your creation may even be featured in our display case!

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 Playtime

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
NP - Children's Area - North Park at North Park Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Kids can enjoy being creative by building with LEGO blocks and DUPLO bricks. It's a great opportunity for exploring with new ideas, as well as sharing concepts and strategies with other attendees.

Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: NP - Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Kids can enjoy being creative by building with LEGO blocks and DUPLO bricks. It's a great opportunity for exploring with new ideas, as well as sharing concepts and strategies with other attendees.

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

Teen Game Room

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
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, Gang Beasts, Marvel Rivals, 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, Gang Beasts, Marvel Rivals, NBA 2K and more.