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Stay Sharp with Board Games

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
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 ne...

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: 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.

Group of 6 children

Spanish Storytime

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Children's Area - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
En Español, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Enjoy bilingual stories and songs for children!

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Children's Area - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: En Español, Literature
Event Details:

Enjoy bilingual stories and songs for children!

Lego Bricks

LEGO Power Hour

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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
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. 

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: 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. 

Kids Book Club and Craft

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Patio - Balboa at Balboa Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Join us on the second Monday of each month for a fun book discussion and craft for kids aged 8-12. This month we will be discussing  by .  Snacks are provided!Sponsored b...

Library Branch: Balboa Library
Room: Patio - Balboa
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Join us on the second Monday of each month for a fun book discussion and craft for kids aged 8-12. This month we will be discussing  by .  Snacks are provided!

lego family

Lego Club

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
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 o...

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: 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!

Mystery Book Club

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: Meeting Room - North Clairemont
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
An open book with light and sparks emanating from the pages

Evening Book Club

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Want to connect with other readers?   Welcome to Rancho Peñasquitos Library’s Evening Book Club, where you'll have the opportunity to connect with new people, read a variet...

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Want to connect with other readers?  

Welcome to Rancho Peñasquitos Library’s Evening Book Club, where you'll have the opportunity to connect with new people, read a variety of books, and engage in interesting discussions.

Fortune and Glory Roleplaying Game Program

Fortune & Glory - SDPL's Role-Playing Game Program for Adults

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room 222 - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Explore New Worlds! Embark on Epic Adventures!Have you ever wanted to play role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons, but didn't know where to start? Join SDPL's new role-p...

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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 222 - Central
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured
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Event Details:

Explore New Worlds! Embark on Epic Adventures!

Have you ever wanted to play role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons, but didn't know where to start? 

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Pajamas Storytime

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Snook's Nook Storytime Area at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Put on your pajamas, grab your favorite stuffed animal and head to the library for storytime.

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Snook's Nook Storytime Area
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Put on your pajamas, grab your favorite stuffed animal and head to the library for storytime.

Monday Night Book Club

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Wellness

Veteran's Day

All Day
SDPL Virtual Branch, Central Library, Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library, Balboa Library, Carmel Mountain Ranch Library, Carmel Valley Library, City Heights/Weingart Library, City Heights Performance Annex, Clairemont Library, College-Rolando Library, Kensington-Normal Heights Library, La Jolla/Riford Library, Linda Vista Library, Logan Heights Library, Mira Mesa Library, Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library, Mission Valley Library, Mountain View/Beckwourth Library, North Clairemont Library, North Park Library, North University Community Library, Oak Park Library, Ocean Beach Library, Otay Mesa-Nestor Library, Pacific Beach/Taylor Library, Pacific Highlands Ranch Library, Paradise Hills Library, Point Loma/Hervey Library, Rancho Bernardo Library, Rancho Peñasquitos Library, San Carlos Library, San Ysidro Library, Scripps Miramar Ranch Library, Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library, Skyline Hills Library, Tierrasanta Library, University Community Library, University Heights Library, Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library, Outreach

Closed for Holiday

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Branches:
SDPL Virtual Branch, Central Library, Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library, Balboa Library, Carmel Mountain Ranch Library, Carmel Valley Library, City Heights/Weingart Library, City Heights Performance Annex, Clairemont Library, College-Rolando Library, Kensington-Normal Heights Library, La Jolla/Riford Library, Linda Vista Library, Logan Heights Library, Mira Mesa Library, Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library, Mission Valley Library, Mountain View/Beckwourth Library, North Clairemont Library, North Park Library, North University Community Library, Oak Park Library, Ocean Beach Library, Otay Mesa-Nestor Library, Pacific Beach/Taylor Library, Pacific Highlands Ranch Library, Paradise Hills Library, Point Loma/Hervey Library, Rancho Bernardo Library, Rancho Peñasquitos Library, San Carlos Library, San Ysidro Library, Scripps Miramar Ranch Library, Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library, Skyline Hills Library, Tierrasanta Library, University Community Library, University Heights Library, Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library, Outreach
Description:

Closed for Holiday

Fun & Games for Seniors

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Open to the public and are free of charge. Play variety board games.

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

Open to the public and are free of charge. Play variety board games.

SRCA

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Open to the public

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

Open to the public

child reading

Family and Tiny Tots Storytime

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

A story time designed for toddlers, featuring stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays.

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

A story time designed for toddlers, featuring stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays.

A drawing of women reading to children outside

Outdoor Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Taylor Greene - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy simple stories, songs and community.  Reading practice helps young ones to develop school readiness skills and also encourag...

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Taylor Greene - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy simple stories, songs and community.  Reading practice helps young ones to develop school readiness skills and also encourages  perspective-taking, enhanced language ability, and critica

A female Librarian reading to four smiling kids

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join Children’s Librarian Miss Julie for stories, songs, fingerplays, and lots of fun!  This program is designed for children ages 2-4. 

Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Join Children’s Librarian Miss Julie for stories, songs, fingerplays, and lots of fun!  This program is designed for children ages 2-4.

 

Photograph of 2 light-skinned toddlers lying on a white background surrounded by colorful musical instruments

Rhythm and Movement

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Area - Ocean Beach at Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, , Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

In this highly interactive, music-based storytime program, children have the opportunity to make music, learn beats, and dance and move to the sounds. All ages are welcome to atten...

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Room: Children's Area - Ocean Beach
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Literature
Event Details:

In this highly interactive, music-based storytime program, children have the opportunity to make music, learn beats, and dance and move to the sounds. All ages are welcome to attend.

monta briant

Sing & Sign Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

Learn signs to use with your child! Signing fun with songs, stories, and finger plays as well as tips for using sign language as a preverbal communication tool with your little one...

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Learn signs to use with your child! Signing fun with songs, stories, and finger plays as well as tips for using sign language as a preverbal communication tool with your little one.

cartoon storytime

Storytime

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us in the library's spacious community room where we can all safely space out for a Storytime with Miss Melissa or Miss Jennifer appropriate for preschoolers. This Storytime r...

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Join us in the library's spacious community room where we can all safely space out for a Storytime with Miss Melissa or Miss Jennifer appropriate for preschoolers.

bear reading to small animals

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Dance, sing, laugh, and enjoy engaging stories with Carrie The Librarian! This program is recommended for ages 2-5 but all ages are welcome at this fun weekly program. 

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Dance, sing, laugh, and enjoy engaging stories with Carrie The Librarian! This program is recommended for ages 2-5 but all ages are welcome at this fun weekly program. 

Let's Play!

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Patio - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Sensory play. Join us outside to play with our new sensory tables. Mud play, sand play, and more! Program takes place in the garden, past the patio. 

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Patio - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning
Event Details:

Sensory play. Join us outside to play with our new sensory tables. Mud play, sand play, and more! Program takes place in the garden, past the patio. 

Adult Enrichment / Recreación para adultos

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

We are providing activities for adults to choose from: board games, adult coloring, puzzles, etc.  Choose your activity and socialize with others.  Bilingual.

Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

We are providing activities for adults to choose from: board games, adult coloring, puzzles, etc.  Choose your activity and socialize with others. 

Bilingual.

stay and play logo

Stay & Play Storytime

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Welcome families to Stay and Play!This program is focused towards children 0-5 years old and their caregivers. Every week we will offer snacks and refreshments, a Storytime and cra...

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Welcome families to Stay and Play!

Photo of kids dancing

Dance Pants Party

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Recommended for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary-school age kids, this simple dance program will feature "The Wheels on the Bus," "Baby Shark," and more. Families, it’s...

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Recommended for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary-school age kids, this simple dance program will feature "The Wheels on the Bus," "Baby Shark," and more. Families, it’s time to get your groove on!