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

Read Across America Storytime

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
MM - Children's Area - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Celebrate "Read Across America" with Auntie Hazel in the Children's Area. Enjoy stories. 

All ages are welcome.

No reservations required. 

 

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: MM - Children's Area - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Celebrate "Read Across America" with Auntie Hazel in the Children's Area. Enjoy stories. 

All ages are welcome.

No reservations required. 

 

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Villa Musica - Violin Classes

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age

Violin classes with Villa Musica!

String FUNdamentals: Beginning Violin, ages 5-7, 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

String Play: Beginning Violin, ages 8-12, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Violin classes with Villa Musica!

String FUNdamentals: Beginning Violin, ages 5-7, 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

String Play: Beginning Violin, ages 8-12, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

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

Pajama Signing Storytime!

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
SY - Caroline de Llamas Children's Area - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Join us for pajama storytime featuring sign language basics to foster early literacy skills with Miss Jennifer from Signs at Play, now on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month @6pm.

Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: SY - Caroline de Llamas Children's Area - San Ysidro
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join us for pajama storytime featuring sign language basics to foster early literacy skills with Miss Jennifer from Signs at Play, now on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month @6pm.

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

Everything Comes From the Streets - A Special Picture This! Film Screening

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
AC - Shiley Special Events Suite (9th Floor) - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Films
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

 

 

 

 


 

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Shiley Special Events Suite (9th Floor) - Central
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Films
Event Details:

 

 

 

 


 

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

English as a Second Language (ESL) Conversation Group

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
MM - Seminar/Booksale Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Join us for casual, friendly conversation designed to increase participants' comfort with the English language and maybe make new friends.  

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: MM - Seminar/Booksale Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Join us for casual, friendly conversation designed to increase participants' comfort with the English language and maybe make new friends.  

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

Qi Gong: Recharging Body & Mind

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese practice that combines meditation, controlled breathing, and gentle movement, aiming to cultivate and balance the body's vital energy, or "qi," to promote health and well-being. 

 

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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness
Event Details:

Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese practice that combines meditation, controlled breathing, and gentle movement, aiming to cultivate and balance the body's vital energy, or "qi," to promote health and well-being. 

 

These gen

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

Kamishibai Storytime

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Join us for a Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai. (Kami = paper; shibai = theatre).

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join us for a Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai. (Kami = paper; shibai = theatre).

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Genealogy Research: Meet with our volunteer genealogist 10am to Noon

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
AC - Genealogy Table in Marilyn & Gene Marx Special Collections Center (9th Floor) - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages

For those contemplating constructing a family tree, as well as for experienced genealogy researchers.

Volunteers are there to help guide you in your research.

No appointment necessary. First come, first served.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Genealogy Table in Marilyn & Gene Marx Special Collections Center (9th Floor) - Central
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

For those contemplating constructing a family tree, as well as for experienced genealogy researchers.

Volunteers are there to help guide you in your research.

No appointment necessary. First come, first served.

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

Bumblebee Toddler and Preschool Storytime at the Library

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Join us for Bumblebee Toddler and Preschool Storytime. Enjoy children's stories and songs.

All ages are welcome. No registration required.

 

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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Celebration Month, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Join us for Bumblebee Toddler and Preschool Storytime. Enjoy children's stories and songs.

All ages are welcome. No registration required.

 

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

Villa Musica - Music Classes

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:15pm
CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Free music classes for kids by Villa Musica!

15 Week Spring Session January 18, 2026-May 16, 2026 
(No classes during Spring Break March 29-April 11, 2026)

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Free music classes for kids by Villa Musica!

15 Week Spring Session January 18, 2026-May 16, 2026 
(No classes during Spring Break March 29-April 11, 2026)

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Marbled Paper craft for Holi!

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages

Celebrate Holi, the Festival of Colors, at the Scripps Miramar Library! For this craft, we will be using chalk dust and water to create beautiful marbled paper prints. 

 

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Celebrate Holi, the Festival of Colors, at the Scripps Miramar Library! For this craft, we will be using chalk dust and water to create beautiful marbled paper prints. 

 

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

Ballerina Storytime

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Join us for a fun storytime at the library. Enjoy children’s stories and songs. 

Through a blend of storytelling, movement, arts and crafts, this program seeks to provide an enriching ballet experience for young children. 

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Join us for a fun storytime at the library. Enjoy children’s stories and songs. 

Through a blend of storytelling, movement, arts and crafts, this program seeks to provide an enriching ballet experience for young children. 

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

English Corner - English Conversation

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
NU - 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

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.

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

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

Mahjong for Seniors

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Join Us for Senior Mahjong at the Library!

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness
Event Details:

Join Us for Senior Mahjong at the Library!

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

Ramadan Story Time in the Park

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
KN - Park Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Join us for a special Storytime in Kensington Park. We will have Ms. Zeina visiting to do a special bilingual Arabic English Storytime for Ramadan. Bring a blanket to sit on and get ready for stories, songs, and bubbles! Recommended for ages 1-5.

Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: KN - Park Area - Kensington
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Join us for a special Storytime in Kensington Park. We will have Ms. Zeina visiting to do a special bilingual Arabic English Storytime for Ramadan. Bring a blanket to sit on and get ready for stories, songs, and bubbles! Recommended for ages 1-5.

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

Bumblebee Toddler and Preschool Storytime at the Library

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Join us for Bumblebee Toddler and Preschool Storytime. Enjoy children's stories and songs.

All ages are welcome. No registration required.

 

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Celebration Month, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Join us for Bumblebee Toddler and Preschool Storytime. Enjoy children's stories and songs.

All ages are welcome. No registration required.

 

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

Baby Sign Storytime w/Miss Monta!

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Learn to use simple ASL signs to open a window into a baby and child's mind, lowering frustration, and enhancing bonding, speech, and literacy with music, stories, puppets, parachute & bubbles, all with ASL signs.

Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Learn to use simple ASL signs to open a window into a baby and child's mind, lowering frustration, and enhancing bonding, speech, and literacy with music, stories, puppets, parachute & bubbles, all with ASL signs.

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

ArtQuest Contemporary Art Workshop

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
University Heights Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Library Branch: University Heights Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Stay & Play Storytime: Guest Trinity Theatre

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
NC - Main Area - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Stay and Play is a play group and storytime for kids age 0-5 and their adults. We especially invite nontraditional caregivers (friends, family members, and neighbors) who care for children in an informal way.

Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: NC - Main Area - North Clairemont
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Accessibility, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Stay and Play is a play group and storytime for kids age 0-5 and their adults. We especially invite nontraditional caregivers (friends, family members, and neighbors) who care for children in an informal way.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Genealogy Research: Meet with our volunteer genealogist 10am to 2pm

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
AC - Genealogy Table in Marilyn & Gene Marx Special Collections Center (9th Floor) - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages

For those contemplating constructing a family tree, as well as for experienced genealogy researchers.

Volunteers are there to help guide you in your research.

No appointment necessary. First come, first served.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Genealogy Table in Marilyn & Gene Marx Special Collections Center (9th Floor) - Central
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

For those contemplating constructing a family tree, as well as for experienced genealogy researchers.

Volunteers are there to help guide you in your research.

No appointment necessary. First come, first served.

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

Ramadan Story Time with Ms. Zeina!

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
MX - Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Accessibility, Book Discussion, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Celebrate Ramadan by joining us for a special bilingual storytime featuring stories in both Arabic and English! 

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: MX - Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Accessibility, Book Discussion, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Celebrate Ramadan by joining us for a special bilingual storytime featuring stories in both Arabic and English! 

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

Bilingual Storytime - Brazilian Portuguese/English

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Enjoy stories and music with Mrs. Claudia & Mr. Thiago!

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning
Event Details:

Enjoy stories and music with Mrs. Claudia & Mr. Thiago!

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

Mandarin Chinese Storytime

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
CM - Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Join us for Chinese stories and songs with Miss Canndy.  This program is for children, but all ages are welcome.  Please note that this is not a bilingual storytime.  This program will be held on the first Saturday of the month in t

Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: CM - Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Event Details:

Join us for Chinese stories and songs with Miss Canndy.  This program is for children, but all ages are welcome.  Please note that this is not a bilingual storytime.  This program will be held on the first Saturday of the month in t