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Event List

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This event is in the "All Ages" group

Lego Club

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Storytime with Bookman

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Look! Over there! Coming out of that library! It's  . . . BOOKMAN! Using the superpower of reading, BOOKMAN has magically traveled all around the world – even into space!

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Look! Over there! Coming out of that library! It's  . . . BOOKMAN! Using the superpower of reading, BOOKMAN has magically traveled all around the world – even into space!

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

Tuesday, October 28, 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

Tuesday, October 28, 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

Tuesday, October 28, 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 "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group

LEGO Play Lab

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
CH - Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Learn, play, and create with LEGOs!

Children can build with LEGOs and display their creations in the library.

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: CH - Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Learn, play, and create with LEGOs!

Children can build with LEGOs and display their creations in the library.

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

DIY @ the TEEN IDEA Lab: Flower Crown/ Hazlo tú mismo en el laboratorio TEEN IDEA: Corona con flores

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
LO - Lobby - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens

Attention all Tweens and Teens!

Stop by the Teen IDEA Lab where we will DIY projects using various equipment in the lab. 

For tweens and teens ages 12 - 18. 

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Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: LO - Lobby - Logan Heights
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Attention all Tweens and Teens!

Stop by the Teen IDEA Lab where we will DIY projects using various equipment in the lab. 

For tweens and teens ages 12 - 18. 

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This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Villa Musica - Violin Classes

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age

Violin classes with Villa Musica!

Violin ages 7-9, 3:30 pm - 4:10 pm

Violin ages 10-12, 4:10 pm - 4:50 pm

Level 2, 4:50 pm - 5:30 pm 

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

Violin classes with Villa Musica!

Violin ages 7-9, 3:30 pm - 4:10 pm

Violin ages 10-12, 4:10 pm - 4:50 pm

Level 2, 4:50 pm - 5:30 pm 

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

Teen IDEA Lab /Laboratorio de Ideas para Adolescentes

Tuesday, October 28, 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 "All Ages" group

Storytime for All Ages

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us every Tuesday afternoon for stories and songs for all ages!

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday afternoon for stories and songs for all ages!

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

Crafts for Kids with Mr. Luan

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Stretch your imagination and discover the artist within you've always known existed! Create fabulous crafts! In this program, get detailed instructions on how to make a craft you'll be able to take home!

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Stretch your imagination and discover the artist within you've always known existed! Create fabulous crafts! In this program, get detailed instructions on how to make a craft you'll be able to take home!

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

Crafternoon

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Balboa Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
This event is in the "All Ages" group

HRC - CHESS CLUB

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MV - Homeschool Resource Center - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Have you always wanted to learn how to play chess or improve your skills? If you have never played before, or are just looking for someone to practice with, join us for some friendly competition!  All supplies are provided.

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: MV - Homeschool Resource Center - Mission Valley
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Have you always wanted to learn how to play chess or improve your skills? If you have never played before, or are just looking for someone to practice with, join us for some friendly competition!  All supplies are provided.

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

Reading Buddies

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LJ - Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Join us each Tuesday as teen volunteers read one-on-one with children of all ages. 

 

A GREAT way for children to build reading skills through positive reinforcement from a teen role model. 

 

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Join us each Tuesday as teen volunteers read one-on-one with children of all ages. 

 

A GREAT way for children to build reading skills through positive reinforcement from a teen role model. 

 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Sketch Night

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, Accessibility, Art
Age Group:
Teens

Teens and tweens ages 10–18 are invited to unleash their creativity at Sketch Night!

Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Accessibility, Art
Event Details:

Teens and tweens ages 10–18 are invited to unleash their creativity at Sketch Night!

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

Spanish Conversation Club

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
PR - Seminar Room (#118) - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, En Español
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Join the new Spanish Club at PHR Library with Dalbert the Spanish Tutor!

Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room: PR - Seminar Room (#118) - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, En Español
Event Details:

Join the new Spanish Club at PHR Library with Dalbert the Spanish Tutor!

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

Zombie Preparedness

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
AC - Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor) - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
DiscoverU, Wellness
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens

Zombies are coming! Join us to learn how to best prepare for the zombie apocalypse and other major disasters by exploring tools and resources.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor) - Central
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: DiscoverU, Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Zombies are coming! Join us to learn how to best prepare for the zombie apocalypse and other major disasters by exploring tools and resources.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Oak Park Library Trunk or Treat

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
OK - Outside - Oak Park at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us for a spooktacular time at the Oak Park Library!
Bring your family and friends for games, prizes, treats, and tons of fun!

👻 Costumes welcome!
🎯 Fun for all ages!
🍬 Free treats while they last!

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: OK - Outside - Oak Park
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Join us for a spooktacular time at the Oak Park Library!
Bring your family and friends for games, prizes, treats, and tons of fun!

👻 Costumes welcome!
🎯 Fun for all ages!
🍬 Free treats while they last!

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 at the Beach

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
PB - Lobby - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Let's play chess!  All ages and skill levels are welcome to play casual games in our relaxed setting. 

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: PB - Lobby - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Let's play chess!  All ages and skill levels are welcome to play casual games in our relaxed setting. 

Cosplay Club

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
AC - Teen Center - Snack Bar (2nd Floor) - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Performing Arts

create your own cosplay outfits, share ideas and tips, and hang out in a friendly, welcoming environment.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Teen Center - Snack Bar (2nd Floor) - Central
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

create your own cosplay outfits, share ideas and tips, and hang out in a friendly, welcoming environment.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
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
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Blocks Party!

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
SK - Children's Nook - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults

Come join us for our LEGO BLOCK PARTY!!

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: SK - Children's Nook - Skyline Hills
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:

Come join us for our LEGO BLOCK PARTY!!

Lego Club

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
NU - Community Room - North University at North University Community Library

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!

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: NU - Community Room - North University
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 "Middle School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Game Room

Tuesday, October 28, 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. 

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

San Carlos Youth Chess

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
SC - Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery - San Carlos at San Carlos Library
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Are you the next Judith Polgar? Do you aspire to become the next Beth Harmon? Can you dethrone Magnus Carlsen and become the Chess World Champion? Or, do you simply want to enhance your memory and prevent Alzheimer’s?

Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: SC - Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery - San Carlos
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Are you the next Judith Polgar? Do you aspire to become the next Beth Harmon? Can you dethrone Magnus Carlsen and become the Chess World Champion? Or, do you simply want to enhance your memory and prevent Alzheimer’s?