Name: Teen IDEA Lab /Laboratorio de Ideas para Adolescentes
Start: 2025-12-30T15:30:00-08:00
End: 2025-12-30T18:00:00-08:00
Location: David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab

3D Printer, Idea Lab, Design, Laptop, House, White Background

Teen IDEA Lab /Laboratorio de Ideas para Adolescentes

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm

David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab at Logan Heights Library

Program Type:

IDEA Labs/Makerspaces

Age Group:

Middle School Age, Teens

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 muc...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library

Room: David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab

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!

Storytime for All Ages

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library

Program Type:

Literature

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library

Room: 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!

Crafts for Kids with Mr. Luan

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Linda Vista Library

Program Type:

Art

Age Group:

Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

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'l...

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!

Teen Tuesday

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library

Program Type:

Community Engagement, Literature

Age Group:

Teens

Event Details:

Join us for a variety of teen activities every Tuesday! More info coming soon.

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library

Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature

Event Details:

Join us for a variety of teen activities every Tuesday! More info coming soon.

Chess pieces lined up on a wall, with the beach in the background

Chess at the Beach

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm

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

Event Details:

Let's play chess! All ages and skill levels are welcome to play casual games in our relaxed setting. Do you prefer slow chess, blitz chess, clock or no clock? ...

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library

Room: 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.

Tinker Tuesdays

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library

Program Type:

Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Bring your ideas to life at our Mobile Maker Lab in the Mission Hills-Hillcrest Library. Learn to use various programs and equipment such as our 3D printer and die cut machin...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library

Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM

Event Details:

Bring your ideas to life at our Mobile Maker Lab in the Mission Hills-Hillcrest Library. Learn to use various programs and equipment such as our 3D printer and die cut machine powered by Silhouette Studio.

Family and Tiny Tots Storytime

Wednesday, December 31, 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.

Sing & Sign Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, December 31, 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.

Storytime

Wednesday, December 31, 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.

Stay & Play Storytime

Wednesday, December 31, 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!

Dance Pants Party

Wednesday, December 31, 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!

Flyer with the image of three mahjong tiles

Tierrasanta Mahjong Group

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:30am - 2:30pm

Community Room - Tierrasanta at Tierrasanta Library

Age Group:

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

A gathering of intermediate & advanced players who want to enjoy a few rounds of mahjong together! Materials are provided

Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library

Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

A gathering of intermediate & advanced players who want to enjoy a few rounds of mahjong together!

Materials are provided

the arms of two children interacting with a table full of craft supplies

Afternoon Crafting

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Children's Area - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library

Program Type:

Art

Age Group:

Elementary School Age

Event Details:

Join us on the Patio outside the children's room for arts and crafts after school every Wednesday at 2pm. Activities are designed for school age children. Young kids may r...

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library

Room: Children's Area - Pacific Beach/Taylor

Age Group: Elementary School Age

Program Type: Art

Event Details:

Join us on the Patio outside the children's room for arts and crafts after school every Wednesday at 2pm.

Activities are designed for school age children. Young kids may require parent assistance.

Informational flyer with anime characters

Anime Club

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Community Room - Tierrasanta at Tierrasanta Library

Program Type:

Cultural Appreciation, Films

Age Group:

Teens

Event Details:

🌟 Step into the mesmerizing world of anime at our teen Anime Club! Wednesdays at 4:00 pm! 🌟 Calling all teens ages 13-18! Embark on an epic journey with us as we ...

Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library

Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Films

Event Details:

🌟 Step into the mesmerizing world of anime at our teen Anime Club! Wednesdays at 4:00 pm! 🌟

Block

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:00pm

Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Closing

Branches:

Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

New Year'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

Closing

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

Block

Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:00pm

Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Closing

Branches:

Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Preschool Storytime with Mr. Luan (IN-PERSON)

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am

Meeting Room - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library

Program Type:

Community Engagement, Literature, Performing Arts

Age Group:

Preschoolers

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! And on the sid...

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library

Room: 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!

Photo of 2 adults with ASD smiling and holding a craft

Storytime for Adults with ASD

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Join us for a special structured adult storytime with sensory materials and an art activity in partnership with Casa de Mosaic. Each Friday will have a specific theme.This program ...

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library

Room: Community Room - College-Rolando

Age Group: Adults

Event Details:

Join us for a special structured adult storytime with sensory materials and an art activity in partnership with Casa de Mosaic. Each Friday will have a specific theme.

Learning Center: STEAM Discovery Hour

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Homework Center at College-Rolando Library

Program Type:

Science/STEAM

Age Group:

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Event Details:

Get together with your friends after school and have fun with a big box of different STEAM projects and games.Projects and games include: Snap circuits, wave wires magnetic station...

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library

Room: Homework Center

Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Program Type: Science/STEAM

Event Details:

Get together with your friends after school and have fun with a big box of different STEAM projects and games.

Friends of the Linda Vista Library Meeting (in Person)

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Meeting Room - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library

Program Type:

Community Engagement

Age Group:

Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Want to help the Linda Vista Library and the great community it serves? The Friends of the Linda Vista Library could always use an additional helping hand! Come to the ...

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library

Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista

Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Community Engagement

Event Details:

Want to help the Linda Vista Library and the great community it serves? The Friends of the Linda Vista Library could always use an additional helping hand! Come to the Meeting and discover how you too can make a significant difference!

Mindful Meditation

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Program Type:

Community Engagement, Wellness

Age Group:

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Mindful meditation can help lower heart rate, respiration, blood pressure, and stress. Instructors from the Healthy Adventures Foundation will lead participants in meditative...

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness

Event Details:

Mindful meditation can help lower heart rate, respiration, blood pressure, and stress. Instructors from the Healthy Adventures Foundation will lead participants in meditative breathing, a contract/relax exercise, and guided imagery. At

Chair Yoga

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 11:45am - 12:15pm

Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library

Program Type:

Accessibility, Community Engagement, Wellness

Age Group:

Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Work on your flexibility, strength building and quiet your mind with functional movement practice. Participate at your own ability. Wear flexible clothing and bring any preferred y...

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library

Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Accessibility, Community Engagement, Wellness

Event Details:

Work on your flexibility, strength building and quiet your mind with functional movement practice. Participate at your own ability. Wear flexible clothing and bring any preferred yoga equipment.

LEGO Play Lab

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library

Program Type:

Art

Age Group:

Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Event Details:

Learn, play, and create with LEGOs!Children can build with LEGOs and display their creations in the library.

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library

Room: 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.

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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.