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

Saturday Drop In Craft

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Visit the library on Saturday & create a terrific craft. All supplies provided! 

Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Visit the library on Saturday & create a terrific craft. All supplies provided! 

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

Free Tax Prep Assistance

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Volunteers from AARP's Tax-Aide program will help you prepare and file your income taxes.  Saturdays through April 12, 2025.  Appointments will only be made in-perso...

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Volunteers from AARP's Tax-Aide program will help you prepare and file your income taxes.  Saturdays through April 12, 2025.  

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Once Upon Un Cuento: A Bilingual Storytime -- Hora de cuentos bilingüe

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Denny Sanford Children's Library (1st Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
En Español
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

A bilingual storytime in English and Spanish. Together we will enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories.Hora de cuentos bilingüe en inglés y español. Juntos disfrutaremos de canciones...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Denny Sanford Children's Library (1st Floor)
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: En Español
Event Details:

A bilingual storytime in English and Spanish. Together we will enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories.

Hora de cuentos bilingüe en inglés y español. Juntos disfrutaremos de canciones, rimas y cuentos.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Preschool Storytime with Mr. Luan (IN-PERSON)

Saturday, February 22, 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!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Art Class with Mel

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Travel the world through different art techniques and styles on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, alongside professional artist Mel Clarkston. We will learn fun facts a...

Encouraged
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Travel the world through different art techniques and styles on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, alongside professional artist Mel Clarkston.

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Signing Storytime

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Area - North Park at North Park Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Enjoy some sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer from Signs at Play! Come learn some simple signs and songs at this fun weekly event! &nb...

Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Enjoy some sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer from Signs at Play!

Come learn some simple signs and songs at this fun weekly event!

 

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.

Embroidery Patch Workshop

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Learn the basics of embroidery by creating your own embroidered patch. Expert artists from ArtSmarts will be at the library for this 2-hour workshop to help get you started with em...

Encouraged
Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Learn the basics of embroidery by creating your own embroidered patch. Expert artists from ArtSmarts will be at the library for this 2-hour workshop to help get you started with embroidering! All supplies will be 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.

Lego Free Play

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Children's Area - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: Children's Area - North Clairemont
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Page Turners Book Club

Saturday, February 22, 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 will be discussing The Girl With Seven Names by Hyeonseo Lee.

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 will be discussing The Girl With Seven Names by Hyeonseo Lee.

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

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 1:30pm - 5:30pm
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:

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...

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:

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 "Elementary School Age" group.

STEAM Workshop: Under Pressure

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Ever wondered how marine mammals dive to remarkable depths on a single breath? In the Under Pressure workshop, you’ll uncover the incredible adaptations that enable these animals t...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Ever wondered how marine mammals dive to remarkable depths on a single breath? In the Under Pressure workshop, you’ll uncover the incredible adaptations that enable these animals to explore the ocean’s depths.

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

Sun and Stars

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

This stellar program is your ticket to the stars! Watch star dust burn, and journey through a soapy galaxy as you investigate the life cycle of stars! Use your Cosmic Disk to explo...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

This stellar program is your ticket to the stars! Watch star dust burn, and journey through a soapy galaxy as you investigate the life cycle of stars! Use your Cosmic Disk to explore the constellations! NASA approved program.

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.

Chess Club

Saturday, February 22, 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. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

RB Chess Club

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Children's Area - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages
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 a...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Children's Area - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: All Ages
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!

 

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

Beginning Vegetable Garden

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Dive into the essentials of starting your very own vegetable garden! Perfect for beginners or as a quick refresher, this workshop covers everything from soil selection to harvestin...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Dive into the essentials of starting your very own vegetable garden! Perfect for beginners or as a quick refresher, this workshop covers everything from soil selection to harvesting.

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

Mahjong Club

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room - University Community at University Community Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: Community Room - University Community
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
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.

Forest Terrarium

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Area - Oak Park at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

"DIY Forest Terrariums" to learn the importance of this diverse Biome, and create your very own miniature forest. (20 people)

Encouraged
Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

"DIY Forest Terrariums" to learn the importance of this diverse Biome, and create your very own miniature forest. (20 people)

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

Lego Lab!

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library at Central Library
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Calling all builders! Put your creativity to the test and free build with Legos to display throughout the month. We bring the Legos, you bring your imagination!Parking at the ...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Calling all builders! Put your creativity to the test and free build with Legos to display throughout the month. We bring the Legos, you bring your imagination!

Parking at the Library:

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

Manga Tea Time

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Area - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Do you like manga and anime? Join us every Saturday in the Teen’s Area of the Mira Mesa Library for fun activities and a chance to discuss your favorite titles with other fans! Ple...

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Teen Area - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Do you like manga and anime? Join us every Saturday in the Teen’s Area of the Mira Mesa Library for fun activities and a chance to discuss your favorite titles with other fans!

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

Chess Club

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

All levels of players are welcome. There will be instruction for beginners and opportunities for kids to play against other kids at their own level. Geared to Grades 1-5.

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

All levels of players are welcome. There will be instruction for beginners and opportunities for kids to play against other kids at their own level. Geared to Grades 1-5.

Bilingual Mandarin Chinese Storytime 中文故事時間

Sunday, February 23, 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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Crafts /Manualidades Familiares

Sunday, February 23, 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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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.

Piano Concert Series: Dave Chamberlin Plays Standards J-M

Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library is excited to announce a piano concert series in collaboration with David Chamberlin. The program is FREE and open to the public with first come, fir...

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library is excited to announce a piano concert series in collaboration with David Chamberlin. The program is FREE and open to the public with first come, first served seating.

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

Holding Silence and An Open Heart in Meditation

Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

This meditation class is for all ages and levels. This class will focus on practicing rather than instruction. Bring a mat and cushion for comfortable sitting. Chairs will be avail...

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

This meditation class is for all ages and levels. This class will focus on practicing rather than instruction. Bring a mat and cushion for comfortable sitting. Chairs will be available.