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Event List

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

Read Across America Week

All Day 3/3 - 3/6
North Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Featured, Accessibility, Art, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Accessibility, Art, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature
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 "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

Cinema Club

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
OK - Main Area - Oak Park at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Featured, Book Discussion, Films
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Love movies and TV shows?

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: OK - Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Book Discussion, Films
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Love movies and TV shows?

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

La Jolla Library Book Club

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

A lively discussion of today's modern literature meeting the 2nd Monday of every month at 1:30pm in the La Jolla/Riford Library's Community Room.

 

Book selections by month are:
  • October 2025 
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

A lively discussion of today's modern literature meeting the 2nd Monday of every month at 1:30pm in the La Jolla/Riford Library's Community Room.

 

Book selections by month are:
  • October 2025 
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Monday Night Book Club

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Literature, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Our March Book Selection is 

A Ballad of Love and Glory

By Reyna Grande

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Literature, Wellness
Event Details:

Our March Book Selection is 

A Ballad of Love and Glory

By Reyna Grande

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mystery Book Club

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
NC - Meeting Room - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults

North Clairemont Mystery Book Club meets the second Tuesday of each month (except December) from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: NC - Meeting Room - North Clairemont
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Community Engagement
Event Details:

North Clairemont Mystery Book Club meets the second Tuesday of each month (except December) from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

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

Science Fiction Book Club

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
KN - Children's Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: KN - Children's Area - Kensington
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Literature
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

5th Annual Clara Breed Civil Liberties Lecture ft. Maggie Tokuda-Hall

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
AC - Shiley Special Events Suite (9th Floor) - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Featured, Author Talk, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Miss Breed
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults


Best-selling award-winning children’s and YA author Maggie Tokuda-Hall delivers the 5th Annual Clara Breed Civil Liberties Lecture, named aft

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Shiley Special Events Suite (9th Floor) - Central
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Author Talk, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Miss Breed
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:


Best-selling award-winning children’s and YA author Maggie Tokuda-Hall delivers the 5th Annual Clara Breed Civil Liberties Lecture, named aft

This event is in the "Teens" group

One Book One San Diego - "Family Style" Discussion for Teens

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
AC - Meeting Room 222 - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured, Book Discussion, Literature, One Book, One San Diego
Age Group:
Teens

One Book One San Diego!

Come discuss "Family Style," a heartwarming graphic novel / memoir of culture, food, and identity. 

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Meeting Room 222 - Central
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Featured, Book Discussion, Literature, One Book, One San Diego
Event Details:

One Book One San Diego!

Come discuss "Family Style," a heartwarming graphic novel / memoir of culture, food, and identity. 

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

RB Thursday Morning Book Club

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
RB - Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Featured, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Come meet other book lovers and join in a lively discussion of this month's book selection, "First Lie Wins" by Ashley Elston.

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: RB - Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Come meet other book lovers and join in a lively discussion of this month's book selection, "First Lie Wins" by Ashley Elston.

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

Fiction Lovers Book Club

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
NU - Seminar 1 - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

The Fiction Lovers will be discussing Real Americans by Rachel Khong.

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: NU - Seminar 1 - North University
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Literature
Event Details:

The Fiction Lovers will be discussing Real Americans by Rachel Khong.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

CookBook Club

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
KN - Children's Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults
  • Share recipes
  • Find new recipes
  • Try new dishes
  • Discover fun desserts
  • Make friends
  • Cookbook Discussion
Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: KN - Children's Area - Kensington
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:
  • Share recipes
  • Find new recipes
  • Try new dishes
  • Discover fun desserts
  • Make friends
  • Cookbook Discussion
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

RB Kids Book Club

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
RB - Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Literature
Age Group:
Elementary School Age

What’s almost as much fun as reading a great book? Talking about a great book! Join us for a monthly session where we’ll discuss the book choice for the month. Discussion is sometimes followed by doing a related craft together.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: RB - Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Book Discussion, Literature
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

What’s almost as much fun as reading a great book? Talking about a great book! Join us for a monthly session where we’ll discuss the book choice for the month. Discussion is sometimes followed by doing a related craft together.

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

Friends Book Club at the Clairemont Library

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Join the book club to discuss The Bookbinder by Pip Williams. Pick up your book at the Circulation Desk at the Library.

The club meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month. April's book will be The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

Library Branch: Clairemont Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Join the book club to discuss The Bookbinder by Pip Williams. Pick up your book at the Circulation Desk at the Library.

The club meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month. April's book will be The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

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

Murder by the Book | a True Crime Book Club

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, Book Discussion
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

This March we're reading "The Last Stone" by Mark Bowden.  The discussion is completely virtual using Microsoft Teams (no download required). It is always held the 3rd Tuesday of the month (March 17th this month)

Registration Encouraged
Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Book Discussion
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

This March we're reading "The Last Stone" by Mark Bowden.  The discussion is completely virtual using Microsoft Teams (no download required). It is always held the 3rd Tuesday of the month (March 17th this month)

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

RB Library Book Club

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
RB - Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Featured, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Join us for a lively discussion of this month's book, "Horse" by Geraldine Brooks.

Copies of the books are available for checkout at the RB Branch Library.

For more information, please contact the RB Library.

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: RB - Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Join us for a lively discussion of this month's book, "Horse" by Geraldine Brooks.

Copies of the books are available for checkout at the RB Branch Library.

For more information, please contact the RB Library.

This event is in the "Teens" group

M.A.K. Club

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
SK - Idea Lab - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Teens

Do you like reading manga? Or do you enjoy watching anime? Or maybe you like listening to the latest K-pop hits? If so, then this is the club for you! Join us at the Skyline Hills branch as we launch our new teen club!

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: SK - Idea Lab - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Discussion, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Do you like reading manga? Or do you enjoy watching anime? Or maybe you like listening to the latest K-pop hits? If so, then this is the club for you! Join us at the Skyline Hills branch as we launch our new teen club!

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

Cinema Club

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
OK - Main Area - Oak Park at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Featured, Book Discussion, Films
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Love movies and TV shows?

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: OK - Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Book Discussion, Films
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Love movies and TV shows?

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

Author Talk: "Dixie's Wild West Shitshow" by Jennifer Cyphers

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
AC - Jaffe Mountain View Reading Room (5th Floor) - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Author Talk, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Local Author
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults


Librarian leads the resistance against a madman known as The Author!


Join novelist Jennifer Cyphers for a compelling discussion of her new nov

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Jaffe Mountain View Reading Room (5th Floor) - Central
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Author Talk, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Local Author
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:


Librarian leads the resistance against a madman known as The Author!


Join novelist Jennifer Cyphers for a compelling discussion of her new nov

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Kids Book Club

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Literature
Age Group:
Elementary School Age

Join Ms. Maureen and Library Volunteer Ms. Charity for lively discussion and fun activities while enjoying beloved fairytales, stories, and fables. No reading required! In March, Ms. Maureen will read aloud Aesop's The Lion and the Mouse. Ms.

Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room: PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Book Discussion, Literature
Event Details:

Join Ms. Maureen and Library Volunteer Ms. Charity for lively discussion and fun activities while enjoying beloved fairytales, stories, and fables. No reading required! In March, Ms. Maureen will read aloud Aesop's The Lion and the Mouse. Ms.

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

FASCINADAS CON LA LECTURA

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
OT - Seminar Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Program Type:
Featured, Book Discussion, En Español, Literature
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Ven a nuestro club de lectura en español.  Hoy estamos leyendo Nunca Mientas por Frieda McFadden  

 

Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: OT - Seminar Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Book Discussion, En Español, Literature
Event Details:

Ven a nuestro club de lectura en español.  Hoy estamos leyendo Nunca Mientas por Frieda McFadden  

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Kensington-Normal Heights Book Club

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
KN - Children's Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a roundtable discussion of fascinating, fun, and thrilling literature. This month's selection is Slow Horses by Mick Herron. All are welcome.

Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: KN - Children's Area - Kensington
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Join us for a roundtable discussion of fascinating, fun, and thrilling literature. This month's selection is Slow Horses by Mick Herron. All are welcome.

Celebrity Memoir Book Club

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
NU - Seminar 1 - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion

The Celebrity Memoir Book Club will be discussing Love, Pamela: A Memoir by Pamela Anderson.

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: NU - Seminar 1 - North University
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

The Celebrity Memoir Book Club will be discussing Love, Pamela: A Memoir by Pamela Anderson.

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

Teen Short Story Club

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MV - Homeschool Resource Center - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Literature
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens

A fun monthly discussion group for teens revolving around short stories, picture books for older readers, and poetry. Let's not forget there will be snacks and other fun activities too! Recommended for ages 12 and above.

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: MV - Homeschool Resource Center - Mission Valley
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Book Discussion, Literature
Event Details:

A fun monthly discussion group for teens revolving around short stories, picture books for older readers, and poetry. Let's not forget there will be snacks and other fun activities too! Recommended for ages 12 and above.