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Qi Gong

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
UC - Community Room - University Community at University Community Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Robert Warren leads this popular qi gong class, a mind-body-spirit practice that improves one's mental and physical health by integrating posture, movement, and breathing technique.

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

Robert Warren leads this popular qi gong class, a mind-body-spirit practice that improves one's mental and physical health by integrating posture, movement, and breathing technique.

This event is in the "All Ages" 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

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
CH - Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Featured, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

American Red Cross Blood Drive College-Rolando Branch Library Community Room 6600 Montezuma Rd San Diego, CA 92115 Thursday, January 8, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

Cancelled
Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: CH - Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: All Ages, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Event Details:

American Red Cross Blood Drive College-Rolando Branch Library Community Room 6600 Montezuma Rd San Diego, CA 92115 Thursday, January 8, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Succulent Art: Jade Bonsai—A Hands-On Workshop

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Succulent Art: Jade Bonsai—A Hands-On Workshop

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Succulent Art: Jade Bonsai—A Hands-On Workshop

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Meditation in Motion for Memory

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
NU - Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Older Adults

Learn the benefits of meditation in motion through a blended workshop of presentation and hands-on practice. This workshop highlights meditation in motion, breathing techniques and Tai Chi like movements.

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

Learn the benefits of meditation in motion through a blended workshop of presentation and hands-on practice. This workshop highlights meditation in motion, breathing techniques and Tai Chi like movements.

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Zumba for Kids

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning, Wellness
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Come and enjoy our free Zumba for Kids program for babies and toddlers. This program involves music and movement to help kids strengthen their motor skills.

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

Come and enjoy our free Zumba for Kids program for babies and toddlers. This program involves music and movement to help kids strengthen their motor skills.

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

Paradise Gardeners Meeting

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 11:45am - 12:30pm
SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Please join us! 

Mission: The Mission of Paradise Gardeners is to promote the love of gardening, civic and environmental responsibility in Southeastern San Diego.

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness
Event Details:

Please join us! 

Mission: The Mission of Paradise Gardeners is to promote the love of gardening, civic and environmental responsibility in Southeastern San Diego.

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

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
MV - Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance (Tai Ji Quan) has been shown to improve balance and mobility and reduce the risk of falls.  People of all ability levels are welcome.  This class can be conducted from a seated or standing position.&nbsp

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: MV - Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance (Tai Ji Quan) has been shown to improve balance and mobility and reduce the risk of falls.  People of all ability levels are welcome.  This class can be conducted from a seated or standing position.&nbsp

This event is in the "Teens" group

Cooking for Teens

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
AC - Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor) - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, DiscoverU, Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

Have you been wanting to try out new recipes from around the world? Join us in learning healthier cooking habits from different countries!

This is an in-person program. Registration is encouraged.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor) - Central
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, DiscoverU, Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Have you been wanting to try out new recipes from around the world? Join us in learning healthier cooking habits from different countries!

This is an in-person program. Registration is encouraged.

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

Knitting and Crochet Circle

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
NU - Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

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.

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: NU - 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.

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

Mind & Body Fitness

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
PH - Teen Area - Paradise Hills at Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
Featured, Accessibility, Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

A class combining elements of yoga and QiGoing with seated and standing exercises, designed to improve strength, balance, flexibility and reduce stress.

Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Room: PH - Teen Area - Paradise Hills
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Accessibility, Wellness
Event Details:

A class combining elements of yoga and QiGoing with seated and standing exercises, designed to improve strength, balance, flexibility and reduce stress.

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

Bilingual Storytime Play & Stay - ¡Cuéntame un cuento!

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
SK - Children's Nook - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Community Engagement, Early Learning, En Español, Literature, Science/STEAM, Wellness
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

¡Bienvenidos a todos! Come and join us to celebrate the concept of LOVE incorporating playtime. Estaremos aprendiendo el concepto de amor. Sensory Friendly!  ¡Todos a jugar!

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: SK - Children's Nook - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Accessibility, Community Engagement, Early Learning, En Español, Literature, Science/STEAM, Wellness
Event Details:

¡Bienvenidos a todos! Come and join us to celebrate the concept of LOVE incorporating playtime. Estaremos aprendiendo el concepto de amor. Sensory Friendly!  ¡Todos a jugar!

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

Chair Yoga

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
PO - Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Featured, Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Using a chair for support, you can practice yoga and receive the benefits of improved circulation, flexibility, and mobility, as well as calm your mind and renew your energy.

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: PO - Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Wellness
Event Details:

Using a chair for support, you can practice yoga and receive the benefits of improved circulation, flexibility, and mobility, as well as calm your mind and renew your energy.

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Silver Age Yoga - Limit 20; Get Program Number at Front Desk Before Each Session

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Older Adults

ALL PARTICIPANTS NEED TO GET A PROGRAM NUMBER AT THE FRONT DESK BEFORE EACH SESSION STARTING AT 12:30 PM. FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED. PROGRAM LIMIT 20 PARTICIPANTS

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

ALL PARTICIPANTS NEED TO GET A PROGRAM NUMBER AT THE FRONT DESK BEFORE EACH SESSION STARTING AT 12:30 PM. FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED. PROGRAM LIMIT 20 PARTICIPANTS

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

Introduction to Reiki Healing

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Join us for a free workshop on Reiki Healing through energy. Presented by Dinel Shah. For ages 12 and up.

What is Reiki?

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

Join us for a free workshop on Reiki Healing through energy. Presented by Dinel Shah. For ages 12 and up.

What is Reiki?

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Dance Pants Jam

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
CM - Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Let’s get those wiggles out! Kids are invited to dance, sing, and shake along to all their favorite songs—think “Baby Shark,” “The Wheels on the Bus,” and plenty more.

Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: CM - Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Let’s get those wiggles out! Kids are invited to dance, sing, and shake along to all their favorite songs—think “Baby Shark,” “The Wheels on the Bus,” and plenty more.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Garden Exchange

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages

Stop and Swap: Seeds, Plants, Veggies, Fruits, Flowers and More!

Too many zucchinis? Lots of cut flowers? Succulents getting too big? Ordered too many radish seeds? CSA box full of vegetables you won't eat?

Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Stop and Swap: Seeds, Plants, Veggies, Fruits, Flowers and More!

Too many zucchinis? Lots of cut flowers? Succulents getting too big? Ordered too many radish seeds? CSA box full of vegetables you won't eat?

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

What You Need to Know about Concussions

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Concussions can result from falls, car accidents, or sports injuries - and the effects aren’t always immediate.

Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room: PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Concussions can result from falls, car accidents, or sports injuries - and the effects aren’t always immediate.

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

Winter Gardening Workshop

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
CT - Patio - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Science/STEAM, Wellness
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, there’s always something new to learn about keeping your garden thriving during the colder months.

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: CT - Patio - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM, Wellness
Event Details:

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, there’s always something new to learn about keeping your garden thriving during the colder months.

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

Healthy Cooking

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
OK - Main Area - Oak Park at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
DiscoverU, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults

Have you been wanting to try out healthier ingredients and cooking habits? Join us in learning delicious plant-based recipes! 

This is an in-person program. Registration is encouraged.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: OK - Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: DiscoverU, Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Have you been wanting to try out healthier ingredients and cooking habits? Join us in learning delicious plant-based recipes! 

This is an in-person program. Registration is encouraged.

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

CERT | Easy Steps to Preparedness: Build a Go-Bag

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
CH - Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Easy Steps to Preparedness: Build a Go-Bag

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: CH - Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Easy Steps to Preparedness: Build a Go-Bag

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Chess Club

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
SK - Children's Nook - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages

Saturday of each month, come and join us with Mr. Jesus to learn the skills of playing Chess. For all ages.

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: SK - Children's Nook - Skyline Hills
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:

Saturday of each month, come and join us with Mr. Jesus to learn the skills of playing Chess. For all ages.

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

The Creative Path

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
NP - Adult Reading Area - North Park at North Park Library
Program Type:
Art, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Calling all artists!

Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: NP - Adult Reading Area - North Park
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Wellness
Event Details:

Calling all artists!

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

Relaxing through Mindfulness

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm
NU - Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

This class is about learning to relax through mindfulness.

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

This class is about learning to relax through mindfulness.

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

Stay Sharp with Games

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:45pm
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

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.

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, 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.