Name: Stay & Play Storytime
Start: 2025-12-24T10:00:00-08:00
End: 2025-12-24T12:00:00-08:00
Location: College-Rolando Library

Stay & Play Storytime

Wednesday, December 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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! 🌟

Arts & Crafts

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library

Program Type:

Art

Age Group:

Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Event Details:

Come the library for Arts and crafts for children 5 and up. No registration needed and materials are provided.

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library

Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley

Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Program Type: Art

Event Details:

Come the library for Arts and crafts for children 5 and up. No registration needed and materials are provided.

English Corner (English Conversation)

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 4:45pm - 5:45pm

Community Room - North University at North University Community Library

Program Type:

Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation

Age Group:

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Community members with a basic grasp of English language can have fun themed conversations and build relationships with one another. We will talk about ourselves, our cultures, and...

Library Branch: North University Community Library

Room: Community Room - North University

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation

Event Details:

Community members with a basic grasp of English language can have fun themed conversations and build relationships with one another. We will talk about ourselves, our cultures, and more.

Block

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:00pm

Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Closing

Branches:

Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Christmas 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, December 25, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:00pm

Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Closing

Branches:

Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Knitting & Crochet Circle

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am

Community Room - North University at North University Community Library

Program Type:

Community Engagement, Wellness

Age Group:

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

This is a social group where you can practice your fiber craft in good company, showing off your latest projects, getting support, and make friends. All levels are welcome. Beginne...

Library Branch: North University Community Library

Room: Community Room - North University

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness

Event Details:

This is a social group where you can practice your fiber craft in good company, showing off your latest projects, getting support, and make friends. All levels are welcome.

Knitting & Crochet Circle

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am

SDPL Virtual Branch

Program Type:

Art, Wellness

Age Group:

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

This is a social group where you can practice your fiber craft in good company, showing off your latest projects, getting support, and make friends. All levels are welcome. Beginne...

Virtual Event

Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Art, Wellness

Event Details:

This is a social group where you can practice your fiber craft in good company, showing off your latest projects, getting support, and make friends. All levels are welcome.

Grace Book Nook

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 9:30am - 5:00pm

Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Program Type:

Community Engagement

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Expend Shopping

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Room: Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Community Engagement

Event Details:

Expend Shopping

Body Dynamics, by San Diego Continuing Education

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library

Program Type:

Wellness

Age Group:

Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

This class provides students with an understanding of the Breath-Mind-Body dynamic and its relationship to health and wellness during the aging process. Students learn breath...

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library

Room: Community Room - Mission Valley

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Wellness

Event Details:

This class provides students with an understanding of the Breath-Mind-Body dynamic and its relationship to health and wellness during the aging process. Students learn breathing techniques for self-care, mental resilience, and physical relax

Silver Age Yoga

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library

Program Type:

Wellness

Age Group:

Older Adults

Event Details:

Instructors are from Silver Age Yoga. Designed so that seniors can safely participate at their level of comfort. Every class utilizes chairs. No registration required. Lim...

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library

Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley

Age Group: Older Adults

Program Type: Wellness

Event Details:

Instructors are from Silver Age Yoga. Designed so that seniors can safely participate at their level of comfort. Every class utilizes chairs.

Flyer with event information of Kids Arts and Crafts program

Kids' Arts & Crafts

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Emily Brightwood Children's Area - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library

Program Type:

Art, Early Learning

Age Group:

Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Event Details:

Join us for a fun of artistic exploration and creativity!Offering a variety of hands-on activities that will inspire their imagination and creativity.Recommended ages 5 and up.

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library

Room: Emily Brightwood Children's Area - Mission Hills/Hillcrest

Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Program Type: Art, Early Learning

Event Details:

Join us for a fun of artistic exploration and creativity!

Offering a variety of hands-on activities that will inspire their imagination and creativity.

Recommended ages 5 and up.

Chess pieces and chess board in black and white

Chess Club

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm

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

Event Details:

If you don't know how to play chess, you can learn at Chess Club! All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced. Learn to play better! All ages, ch...

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library

Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos

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

Program Type: Community Engagement

Event Details:

If you don't know how to play chess, you can learn at Chess Club!

All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced. Learn to play better!

All ages, children and adults are welcome.

Science Club

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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

Program Type:

Community Engagement, Science/STEAM

Age Group:

Elementary School Age

Event Details:

Science Club is for 3rd through 6th graders who are interested in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Mathematics). Each week kids engage in a new and fun hands-on...

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library

Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart

Age Group: Elementary School Age

Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM

Event Details:

Science Club is for 3rd through 6th graders who are interested in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Mathematics). Each week kids engage in a new and fun hands-on/minds-on activity exploring a wide range of subjects.

Storytime Stomp

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library

Program Type:

Early Learning, Performing Arts

Age Group:

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Event Details:

This lively and interactive program is designed for children of all ages to explore the joy of movement, music, and creative expression. Join the fun and enjoy watching your little...

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library

Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Program Type: Early Learning, Performing Arts

Event Details:

This lively and interactive program is designed for children of all ages to explore the joy of movement, music, and creative expression. Join the fun and enjoy watching your little ones dance and sing in a playful and energetic environment.

Preschool Storytime with Mr. Luan (IN-PERSON)

Saturday, December 27, 2025 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!

Page Turners Book Club

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Seminar 1 - North University at North University Community Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

The Page Turners title for this month will be posted at a later date. Please contact library staff if you have any questions.

Library Branch: North University Community Library

Room: Seminar 1 - North University

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion

Event Details:

The Page Turners title for this month will be posted at a later date. Please contact library staff if you have any questions.

Chess Club

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library

Program Type:

Science/STEAM

Age Group:

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library

Room: 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.

Bilingual Mandarin Chinese Storytime 中文故事時間

Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Community Room - North University at North University Community Library

Program Type:

Celebration Month, Cultural Appreciation

Event Details:

Ms. Lily presents stories and songs in Mandarin. All ages are welcome.

Library Branch: North University Community Library

Room: Community Room - North University

Program Type: Celebration Month, Cultural Appreciation

Event Details:

Ms. Lily presents stories and songs in Mandarin.

All ages are welcome.

Family Crafts /Manualidades Familiares

Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Children's Area - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library

Program Type:

Early Learning

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of crafting fun! Supplies will be on hand for this regular drop in program so the whole family can create. ______________________...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library

Room: Children's Area - Logan Heights

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Early Learning

Event Details:

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of crafting fun! Supplies will be on hand for this regular drop in program so the whole family can create.

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