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Art Smarts: An Art Class for Homeschoolers

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
MV - Homeschool Resource Center - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Join us for a monthly art class for homeschoolers ages 6 and up. We'll engage in various artforms including drawing and painting. Registration is required below.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: MV - Homeschool Resource Center - Mission Valley
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Join us for a monthly art class for homeschoolers ages 6 and up. We'll engage in various artforms including drawing and painting. Registration is required below.

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

Bilingual Storytime Play & Stay - ¡Cuéntame un cuento!

Friday, December 5, 2025 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 "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Brazilian Portuguese and Arts program

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
PO - Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Join in us to learn Portuguese language and Brazilian music programs for kids and adults. 

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: PO - Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Join in us to learn Portuguese language and Brazilian music programs for kids and adults. 

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

Weekly Knitting and Crochet Circle for Adults at the Clairemont Library

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Clairemont Library
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Join the Knitting and Crochet Circle weekly on Friday mornings. Learn how or improve your skills. Bring your own project for social crafting or use our materials! 

Library Branch: Clairemont Library
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join the Knitting and Crochet Circle weekly on Friday mornings. Learn how or improve your skills. Bring your own project for social crafting or use our materials! 

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

Brain Health for Adults/Healthy Aging

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
NC - Meeting Room - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Science/STEAM, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Participate in a group brain training class to enhance your motor skills, balance, coordination, processing skills, and cognition and take away healthy nutrition tips to feel your best. Presented by Brain Balance. 

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: NC - Meeting Room - North Clairemont
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Science/STEAM, Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Participate in a group brain training class to enhance your motor skills, balance, coordination, processing skills, and cognition and take away healthy nutrition tips to feel your best. Presented by Brain Balance. 

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

Mindful Meditation for Memory

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
AC - Jaffe Mountain View Reading Room (5th Floor) - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Mindful meditation helps us become aware of what is already true moment by moment. It teaches us how to be unconditionally present, no matter what it is.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Jaffe Mountain View Reading Room (5th Floor) - Central
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Mindful meditation helps us become aware of what is already true moment by moment. It teaches us how to be unconditionally present, no matter what it is.

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group

Story Time Friday

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers

All young children and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs and play. Held outdoors on the grass, bring a blanket or chair.  No Registration required. We hope to see you there

Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

All young children and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs and play. Held outdoors on the grass, bring a blanket or chair.  No Registration required. We hope to see you there

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group

Signing Storytime

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers

Join Ms Jennifer from Signs at Play!

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

Join Ms Jennifer from Signs at Play!

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Silver Age Yoga - Limit 20 Participants; Get Program Number at Front Desk at 12:30pm

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Older Adults

Starting November 14, program numbers will be given at the front desk at 12:30pm instead of 12pm. We limit 20 participants. We will NOT give out the program numbers earlier than 12:30pm.

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

Starting November 14, program numbers will be given at the front desk at 12:30pm instead of 12pm. We limit 20 participants. We will NOT give out the program numbers earlier than 12:30pm.

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

Mah Jongg

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Come play American Mah Jongg - a game of skill, strategy, and luck!

Experienced and novice players welcome. An instructor will be on hand to teach you.

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Come play American Mah Jongg - a game of skill, strategy, and luck!

Experienced and novice players welcome. An instructor will be on hand to teach you.

SCFOL Members Pre-sale

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
SC - Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery - San Carlos at San Carlos Library
Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: SC - Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery - San Carlos
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Make It! Card Making and Gift Wrap Station

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
AC - IDEA Lab Program - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
All Ages

Throughout December, drop in anytime during the IDEA Lab's open hours to make a card, gift wrap, gift tag, or other paper crafts for the holiday season at our Card Making & Gift Wrap Station

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

Throughout December, drop in anytime during the IDEA Lab's open hours to make a card, gift wrap, gift tag, or other paper crafts for the holiday season at our Card Making & Gift Wrap Station

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

Adult Craft: DIY Gemstone Soap

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Create a beautiful and useful Gemstone shaped soap!

Join our friends from ToshWerks to learn how to make a decorative soap that will also delight your eyes.  

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:
Create a beautiful and useful Gemstone shaped soap!

Join our friends from ToshWerks to learn how to make a decorative soap that will also delight your eyes.  

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

SDAIHC Tabling Program

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
TS - Main Area - Tierrasanta at Tierrasanta Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

The San Diego American Indian Health Center (SDAIHC) will be sharing helpful educational materials and exciting information about our upcoming events and programs for youth and families.

Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: TS - Main Area - Tierrasanta
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

The San Diego American Indian Health Center (SDAIHC) will be sharing helpful educational materials and exciting information about our upcoming events and programs for youth and families.

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

MySDMA at City Heights Library

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
CT - Children's Area - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

 

Weekly Art Workshops at City Heights Library

For All Ages

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: CT - Children's Area - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

 

Weekly Art Workshops at City Heights Library

For All Ages

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

The Craft Lab: Adults Arts & Crafts

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Join us on the first Friday of each month as we create cards, crafts, and more — with an emphasis on the “more.” From beautifully handcrafted cards to detailed scrapbooking projects, our adult arts and crafts sessions elevate creativity through th

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us on the first Friday of each month as we create cards, crafts, and more — with an emphasis on the “more.” From beautifully handcrafted cards to detailed scrapbooking projects, our adult arts and crafts sessions elevate creativity through th

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

SDPL at December Nights

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 9:00pm
Outreach
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Heading to December Nights? Don’t Miss the Fun at the San Diego Public Library Booth!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Heading to December Nights? Don’t Miss the Fun at the San Diego Public Library Booth!

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

Music Adventures - Villa Musica

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Music Adventures, Ages 5-6

Requires registration with Villa Musica

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Music Adventures, Ages 5-6

Requires registration with Villa Musica

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

Learning Center: STEAM Discovery Hour

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
CH - Learning Center - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Get together with your friends after school and have fun with a big box of different STEAM projects and games.

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: CH - Learning Center - College-Rolando
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Get together with your friends after school and have fun with a big box of different STEAM projects and games.

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

Chess Club

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

If you don't know how to play chess, you can learn at Chess Club! 

All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced. Learn to play better!

All ages, children and adults are welcome.

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

If you don't know how to play chess, you can learn at Chess Club! 

All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced. Learn to play better!

All ages, children and adults are welcome.

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

Chess Club

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
How about a game of chess? All levels of chess experience are welcome, from beginners to advanced. If you don't know how to play chess, you can learn at Chess Club!
Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room: PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:
How about a game of chess? All levels of chess experience are welcome, from beginners to advanced. If you don't know how to play chess, you can learn at Chess Club!
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Movie Hangout

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
Featured, Films
Age Group:
All Ages

Hangout at the Paradise Hills Branch Library and watch family friendly movies.  

Enjoy FREE popcorn & yummy snacks.  Cool off from the summer heat and during the winter, enjoy hot cocoa drinks. 

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Films
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Hangout at the Paradise Hills Branch Library and watch family friendly movies.  

Enjoy FREE popcorn & yummy snacks.  Cool off from the summer heat and during the winter, enjoy hot cocoa drinks. 

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

Teen IDEA Lab /Laboratorio de Ideas para Adolescentes

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:45pm
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 recording 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 recording 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

KPop Club

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 3:45pm - 5:45pm
AC - Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor) - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens

Come listen to the latest releases, talk about the latest news, and more!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor) - Central
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Come listen to the latest releases, talk about the latest news, and more!