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Poetry on the Patio Open Mic

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
PO - Adult Patio - Point Loma at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, LGBTQIA+, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Come hear electric rhythms & solid walls of rhymes at Poetry on the Patio OPEN MIC @ Point Loma Branch Library from 11am-12pm on the upstairs outside patio.

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: PO - Adult Patio - Point Loma
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, LGBTQIA+, Literature
Event Details:

Come hear electric rhythms & solid walls of rhymes at Poetry on the Patio OPEN MIC @ Point Loma Branch Library from 11am-12pm on the upstairs outside patio.

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

AUTHOR TALK: MICHAEL SHORT

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
SM - Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Author Talk
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

The Serra Mesa Friends of the Library present an author talk with San Diego author Michael Short.  

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: SM - Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Author Talk
Event Details:

The Serra Mesa Friends of the Library present an author talk with San Diego author Michael Short.  

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, February 14, 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.

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 "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

Sew Together

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
AC - IDEA Lab Program - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Learn entry level operating instructions for computerized sewing machines and beginning techniques.  Participants will practice basic stitches and complete a pillowcase.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - IDEA Lab Program - Central
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Learn entry level operating instructions for computerized sewing machines and beginning techniques.  Participants will practice basic stitches and complete a pillowcase.

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

Sewing Workshop: Heart Pillows

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:30pm
Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Featured, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Celebrate the holiday with a fun and adorable upcycling workshop with Clicbitz. We will be sewing our very own heart shaped pillows! This project will make a great gift or a wonderful addition to your own home. 

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Summer Reading Program
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Celebrate the holiday with a fun and adorable upcycling workshop with Clicbitz. We will be sewing our very own heart shaped pillows! This project will make a great gift or a wonderful addition to your own home. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Lunar New Year Festival

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 10:00pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages

Little Saigon of San Diego present the annual Lunar New Year Celebration in Jeremy Henwood Park.  Join us for live entertainment, crafts, food booths, music and more!

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Little Saigon of San Diego present the annual Lunar New Year Celebration in Jeremy Henwood Park.  Join us for live entertainment, crafts, food booths, music and more!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Cinema Club Presents: WICKED

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Art, Films, Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages

Skyline Hills Cinema Club Presents: WICKED (2024)

Bring your own blanket and join us for a wicked matinee! 

Light refreshments provided! 

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Films, Wellness
Event Details:

Skyline Hills Cinema Club Presents: WICKED (2024)

Bring your own blanket and join us for a wicked matinee! 

Light refreshments provided! 

Super (Smitten with) Science Saturday Science Fair

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Science/STEAM

SCIENCE is everything! Want to know how? Come to the Library SUPER SCIENCE SATURDAY, the Valentine's Day edition where tables will be set up, each with its own experiment for you to do!

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

SCIENCE is everything! Want to know how? Come to the Library SUPER SCIENCE SATURDAY, the Valentine's Day edition where tables will be set up, each with its own experiment for you to do!

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

Signing Storytime

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
BW - Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth at Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Join us on the second Saturday of every month at 12:30pm for Sign Language Storytime. Children and parents will have the opportunity to learn new signs, sing, read and play. 

Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Room: BW - Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us on the second Saturday of every month at 12:30pm for Sign Language Storytime. Children and parents will have the opportunity to learn new signs, sing, read and play. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Lunar New Year Lion Dance Performance

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Balboa Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us for an amazing lion dance performance from the San Diego Legendary Lion Dance Association at the Balboa Library. For all ages.

Program sponsored by the Friends of the Balboa Library.

Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join us for an amazing lion dance performance from the San Diego Legendary Lion Dance Association at the Balboa Library. For all ages.

Program sponsored by the Friends of the Balboa Library.

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, February 14, 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. 

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 "All Ages" group

Make It! Fabric Fortune Cookie Making Station

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
AC - IDEA Lab Program - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us the first two seeks of February, drop in anytime during the IDEA Lab's open hours to a make a fabric fortune cookie at our  Fabric Fortune Cookie Making Station.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - IDEA Lab Program - Central
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

Join us the first two seeks of February, drop in anytime during the IDEA Lab's open hours to a make a fabric fortune cookie at our  Fabric Fortune Cookie Making Station.

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

Adult Craft Workshop

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
LV - Adult Patio - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Program Includes Kit
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Introducing Our New Adult Craft Series at the Linda Vista Branch Library!

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: LV - Adult Patio - Linda Vista
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Program Includes Kit
Event Details:

Introducing Our New Adult Craft Series at the Linda Vista Branch Library!

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

Room To Write

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
MX - Multi-Media Room - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Join us and write on the second Saturday of every month!

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: MX - Multi-Media Room - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us and write on the second Saturday of every month!

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

Everyone Plays @ The Library - Placeholder

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 1:30pm - 5:30pm
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

EVERYONE Plays @ the Library is a fun way to play your own board games with new friends or play the many games on hand at the library.

Whether you’re already an avid board gamer or are looking to learn, all ages are welcome!

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:

EVERYONE Plays @ the Library is a fun way to play your own board games with new friends or play the many games on hand at the library.

Whether you’re already an avid board gamer or are looking to learn, all ages are welcome!

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

2nd Saturday Concert Series

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
NC - Main Area - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Featured, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Get ready to groove! 🎸 The North Clairemont Library is kicking off our brand-new 2nd Saturday Concert Series!

Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: NC - Main Area - North Clairemont
Age Group: All Ages, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Get ready to groove! 🎸 The North Clairemont Library is kicking off our brand-new 2nd Saturday Concert Series!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Chess Club

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
SK - Children's Nook - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages

Saturday of each month, come and join us with Mr. Jesus to learn the skills of playing Chess. For all ages.

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: SK - Children's Nook - Skyline Hills
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:

Saturday of each month, come and join us with Mr. Jesus to learn the skills of playing Chess. For all ages.

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

RB Chess Club

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
RB - Children's Area - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

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: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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!

Family Board Game Afternoon

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of playing award-winning board games for children ages 2-17 and their families! Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the world of board games, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of playing award-winning board games for children ages 2-17 and their families! Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the world of board games, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.

Love Your Library Day! Friends of the University Heights Branch Library

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
UH - Children's Area - University Heights at University Heights Library

Drop into University Heights Library to hear about the work and impact of the Friends of UH Library.

Library Branch: University Heights Library
Room: UH - Children's Area - University Heights
Event Details:

Drop into University Heights Library to hear about the work and impact of the Friends of UH Library.

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

Project In A Box: Magic 8 Cube

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
MV - Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
DiscoverU, Program Includes Kit, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens

Have you ever found yourself in need of a fortune teller? Learn how to program an Arduino Nano microcontroller to control a vibration sensor and OLED to display your fortune!

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: MV - Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: DiscoverU, Program Includes Kit, Science/STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Have you ever found yourself in need of a fortune teller? Learn how to program an Arduino Nano microcontroller to control a vibration sensor and OLED to display your fortune!

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 Lab Open Hours

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2:30pm - 5:30pm
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, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

We are excited to offer 3D Printing in person! Stop by the La Jolla/Riford Library's IDEA Lab during open lab hours with your .STL file and staff will be happy to assist you.

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

We are excited to offer 3D Printing in person! Stop by the La Jolla/Riford Library's IDEA Lab during open lab hours with your .STL file and staff will be happy to assist 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
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

RB Discovery Concert Series

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Jennifer Albrent: For the Love of Music

*Open seating until capacity is reached.

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Jennifer Albrent: For the Love of Music

*Open seating until capacity is reached.

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

Blacktronika: Afrofuturism in Electronic Music

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
AC - Neil Morgan Auditorium - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

UC San Diego Professor & 30-Year Music Producer King Britt Returns to the Library for an Immersive Lecture Series

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Neil Morgan Auditorium - Central
Age Group: All Ages, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

UC San Diego Professor & 30-Year Music Producer King Britt Returns to the Library for an Immersive Lecture Series