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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 "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 03/05/2026 @ 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 "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 "All Ages" group

Peepshow: Peeps Diorama Contest

03/03/2026 @ 11:30am to 03/21/2026 @ 6:00pm
Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Literature, Program Includes Kit
Age Group:
All Ages

Love them or hate them, you've got to admit that classic springtime Peeps marshmallow candies are cute... and perfect for using as characters in a diorama of a scene from a book or movie of your choice!

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Art, Literature, Program Includes Kit
Event Details:

Love them or hate them, you've got to admit that classic springtime Peeps marshmallow candies are cute... and perfect for using as characters in a diorama of a scene from a book or movie of your choice!

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

FREE Tax Preparation with AARP

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 9:30am - 5:00pm
BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Stop by for FREE tax preparation assistance generously provided by AARP and the IRS to help most low-middle income taxpayers.

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

Stop by for FREE tax preparation assistance generously provided by AARP and the IRS to help most low-middle income taxpayers.

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group

Baby/Toddler Storytime with Stay and Play at 10:00 am

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers

Join us as we sing songs, read simple books, do bouncy rhymes and shake our shakers! Afterwards educational toys will be available for children to play with, and caregivers can visit while supervising their children. 

Library Branch: Clairemont Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

Join us as we sing songs, read simple books, do bouncy rhymes and shake our shakers! Afterwards educational toys will be available for children to play with, and caregivers can visit while supervising their children. 

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

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Dance, sing, laugh, and enjoy engaging stories with Carrie The Librarian! This program is recommended for ages 2-5 but all ages are welcome at this fun weekly program. 

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Dance, sing, laugh, and enjoy engaging stories with Carrie The Librarian! This program is recommended for ages 2-5 but all ages are welcome at this fun weekly program. 

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Mind/Body Fitness for Older Adults

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
SC - Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery - San Carlos at San Carlos Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Older Adults

Mind and Body Fitness is done mostly standing or in a chair. No mats required.
Space is limited to 25 people per class.

Be sure to get to the library a little early, this class fills up fast!

 

Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: SC - Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery - San Carlos
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Mind and Body Fitness is done mostly standing or in a chair. No mats required.
Space is limited to 25 people per class.

Be sure to get to the library a little early, this class fills up fast!

 

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

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:15am
NU - Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Stories, songs, fingerplays followed by Stay and Play.

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: NU - Community Room - North University
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Stories, songs, fingerplays followed by Stay and Play.

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

Alzheimer's San Diego presents: Dementia 101

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
MX - Seminar Room (A-B) - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

An introduction to mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease, and other dementias. Learn about risk factors, common symptoms, and resources for help.

FREE & open to the community!

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: MX - Seminar Room (A-B) - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

An introduction to mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease, and other dementias. Learn about risk factors, common symptoms, and resources for help.

FREE & open to the community!

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

Storybox Kamishibai Storytime/Stay & Play Storytime

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
CH - Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Storybox Kamishibai Storytime

Before TV and comic books existed in Japan, there was kamishibai, or paper theater. 

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: CH - Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Storybox Kamishibai Storytime

Before TV and comic books existed in Japan, there was kamishibai, or paper theater. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuento Bilingüe

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
OT - Children's Area - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Program Type:
Featured, En Español, Literature
Age Group:
All Ages

Families are invited to enjoy engaging stories and fun songs with our Youth Services Librarian, Ms. Jackie, and her jarana.  

Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: OT - Children's Area - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, En Español, Literature
Event Details:

Families are invited to enjoy engaging stories and fun songs with our Youth Services Librarian, Ms. Jackie, and her jarana.  

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

Multicultural Storytime with Ms Mariana

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Join Ms Mariana as she introduces children to different cultures and traditions through books, songs, & flannel board stories.

 

Geared towards toddlers and preschoolers.

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Join Ms Mariana as she introduces children to different cultures and traditions through books, songs, & flannel board stories.

 

Geared towards toddlers and preschoolers.

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

Dance Pants Party

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
MV - Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Recommended for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, this simple dance program will feature songs such as "The Wheels on the Bus," "Baby Shark," and more. Families, it’s time to get your groove on!

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: MV - Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning
Event Details:

Recommended for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, this simple dance program will feature songs such as "The Wheels on the Bus," "Baby Shark," and more. Families, it’s time to get your groove on!

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

Tiny Tots University/Universidad de Pequeños presents: The Adventures of Lotsa Lead Puppet Show

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
SK - Children's Nook - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, Early Learning, En Español, Literature, Wellness
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

This is a Storytime that supports cognitive development, social development and physical growth, language development, and sensory & motor development for your child incorporating playtime. Sensory Friendly. 

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

This is a Storytime that supports cognitive development, social development and physical growth, language development, and sensory & motor development for your child incorporating playtime. Sensory Friendly. 

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

Toddler Story Time in the Park

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
KN - Park Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Toddler Story Time in Kensington Park will be held at 10:30am. There will be stories, songs, and bubbles! Join the fun!

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

Toddler Story Time in Kensington Park will be held at 10:30am. There will be stories, songs, and bubbles! Join the fun!

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

Stay and Play Story Time

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
AC - Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Event Details

Ages 0-5 

Stay and Play at the library with us! Come and enjoy our early literacy rich environment of learning through play!

10:30 Story Time

11:00 Snack Time

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library - Central
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

Event Details

Ages 0-5 

Stay and Play at the library with us! Come and enjoy our early literacy rich environment of learning through play!

10:30 Story Time

11:00 Snack Time