CALENDAR UPDATE

San Diego Public Library is moving to a new online event calendar. Starting March 1, online room reservations will be paused.

Please talk to library staff directly to reserve a room.

Event List

Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Library Branch
Exhibits, Displays & Ongoing Programs
Registration Type

Primary tabs

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Remember Us The Holocaust (RUTH) Exhibit

All Day 1/12 - 6/28
LJ - Garth Family Reading Level - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages

Now extended through June 28, 2026!

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Garth Family Reading Level - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Now extended through June 28, 2026!

UC Library Branch Closure

All Day 8/18 - 8/18
University Community Library

Our facility will be closed starting Monday, August 18, 2025 Reopening Spring 2026 due to facility improvements.

Closing
Branches:
University Community Library
Description:

Our facility will be closed starting Monday, August 18, 2025 Reopening Spring 2026 due to facility improvements.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

OnView | John Linthurst

All Day 1/28 - 3/27
Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
All Ages

Art by John Linthurst


 

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Art by John Linthurst


 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

OnView | San Diego Craft Collective

All Day 2/1 - 5/31
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages
 
Opening reception is February 7 from 3-5 pm in the patio.
Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:
 
Opening reception is February 7 from 3-5 pm in the patio.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

2026 Short Story Contest: Call for Submissions

All Day 2/2 - 3/2
Central Library
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Local Author
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults


Welcome to the 9th annual Short Story Contest, sponsored by the Friends of San Diego Central Library.

Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Local Author
Event Details:


Welcome to the 9th annual Short Story Contest, sponsored by the Friends of San Diego Central Library.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Onview: M(other) Tongues

All Day 2/2 - 4/18
AC - Art Gallery - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages

M(other) Tongues brings together artists who use textile to examine the interconnected experiences of migration, displacement, and cultural inheritance.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Art Gallery - Central
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

M(other) Tongues brings together artists who use textile to examine the interconnected experiences of migration, displacement, and cultural inheritance.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

OnView | Helen Redman

All Day 2/9 - 3/31
Central Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
All Ages

Central Library - 2nd Floor

 

Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Central Library - 2nd Floor

 

Tierrasanta Closed

02/27/2026 @ 2:00pm to 03/02/2026 @ 11:45pm
Tierrasanta Library

Tierrasanta Library will be closed until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience. 

Closing
Branches:
Tierrasanta Library
Description:

Tierrasanta Library will be closed until further notice.

 

We apologize for the inconvenience. 

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

Digital Navigation

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 11:30am - 3:15pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Career & College, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Get help on the computers and with your digital devices from a Digital Navigator every Monday! 

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Age Group: All Ages, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Career & College, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Get help on the computers and with your digital devices from a Digital Navigator every Monday! 

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

Digital Navigator

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 11:30am - 3:15pm
SK - Lobby - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

The Digital Navigator Program offers free, one-on-one assistance to help improve computer skills or get basic tech support. Digital Navigators are tech experts who are available to answer your "How to ....." questions.

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: SK - Lobby - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Community Engagement
Event Details:

The Digital Navigator Program offers free, one-on-one assistance to help improve computer skills or get basic tech support. Digital Navigators are tech experts who are available to answer your "How to ....." questions.

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 Preparation with AARP

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 11:30am - 5:00pm
BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Stop by for FREE Tax Preparation help generously provided by AARP.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax preparation to anyone of any age - especially if you are 50 or older or can't afford paid tax preparation.

Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

Stop by for FREE Tax Preparation help generously provided by AARP.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax preparation to anyone of any age - especially if you are 50 or older or can't afford paid tax preparation.

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

Songs and Stories with Ms Amy

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
LJ - Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Read along and sing for this fun interactive storytime. We will read picture books, move our bodies, act out stories, and sing fun songs and silly rhymes to build our skills with words and language.

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

Read along and sing for this fun interactive storytime. We will read picture books, move our bodies, act out stories, and sing fun songs and silly rhymes to build our skills with words and language.

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

Quiet Study: Open to Everyone

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Career & College
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
In preparation for finals week, the La Jolla/Riford Library's Seminar Room will have designated quiet study time set aside on the following days:

 

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Career & College
Event Details:
In preparation for finals week, the La Jolla/Riford Library's Seminar Room will have designated quiet study time set aside on the following days:

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Make It! Fabric Bookmark Making Station

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
AC - IDEA Lab Program - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
All Ages

During the month of March, drop in anytime during the IDEA Lab's open hours to a make a fabric bookmark at our Fabric Bookmark Making Station.

Create your fabric bookmark to celebrate Read Across America.

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

During the month of March, drop in anytime during the IDEA Lab's open hours to a make a fabric bookmark at our Fabric Bookmark Making Station.

Create your fabric bookmark to celebrate Read Across America.

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

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
CH - Learning Center - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Featured, Homework Help
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: CH - Learning Center - College-Rolando
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Homework Help
Event Details:

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

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

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
LO - Homework Center - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Featured, Homework Help
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: LO - Homework Center - Logan Heights
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Featured, Homework Help
Event Details:

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

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

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
MM - Seminar/Booksale Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Featured, Homework Help
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: MM - Seminar/Booksale Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Homework Help
Event Details:

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

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

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
CT - Upstairs Lobby/Homework Area - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Featured, Homework Help
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: CT - Upstairs Lobby/Homework Area - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Homework Help
Event Details:

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

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

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
SK - Family Place Center - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Featured, Homework Help
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: SK - Family Place Center - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Featured, Homework Help
Event Details:

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

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

Homework Club

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Homework Help
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Join us to get help from awesome volunteer, to boost your study skills in a fun, friendly, and stress-free space.

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Homework Help
Event Details:

Join us to get help from awesome volunteer, to boost your study skills in a fun, friendly, and stress-free space.

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Villa Musica: Free Youth Violin Classes

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
CH - Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age

Presented by Villa Musica.

Community Programs Manager:
Nicole Olsson – nolsson@villamusica.org

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: CH - Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Presented by Villa Musica.

Community Programs Manager:
Nicole Olsson – nolsson@villamusica.org

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

Teen IDEA Lab /Laboratorio de Ideas para Adolescentes

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 3:30pm - 7:00pm
LO - David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens

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!

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: LO - David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab - Logan Heights
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!

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

Creative Monday @ the IDEA Lab & Makerspace

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
SY - The Kilroy Realty Idea Lab - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens

Attention Tweens and Teens!!!

Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: SY - The Kilroy Realty Idea Lab - San Ysidro
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Attention Tweens and Teens!!!

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

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
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.