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Mission Valley Kids Book and Craft Club

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:15pm
MV - Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Join us every second Tuesday for an entertaining book club where we’ll discuss a great kids book, do a related craft, and enjoy snacks.

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: MV - Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Join us every second Tuesday for an entertaining book club where we’ll discuss a great kids book, do a related craft, and enjoy snacks.

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 at the Beach

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
PB - Lobby - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Let's play chess!  All ages and skill levels are welcome to play casual games in our relaxed setting. 

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: PB - Lobby - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Let's play chess!  All ages and skill levels are welcome to play casual games in our relaxed setting. 

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

Lego Blocks Party!

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
SK - Children's Nook - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults

Come join us for our LEGO BLOCK PARTY!!

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: SK - Children's Nook - Skyline Hills
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:

Come join us for our LEGO BLOCK PARTY!!

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

Session 1: Santa's Cookie Decorating Party!

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Decorate Christmas sugar cookies and drink some apple cider to celebrate the holiday season. We’ll decorate, giggle, and have lots of fun! Cookies, frosting & candy toppings will all be supplied. 

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Celebration Month, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Science/STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Decorate Christmas sugar cookies and drink some apple cider to celebrate the holiday season. We’ll decorate, giggle, and have lots of fun! Cookies, frosting & candy toppings will all be supplied. 

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

Christmas Craft: Filipino Parol

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Local artists ToshWerks will show you how to make a traditional Filipino Christmas star lantern that is often displayed during the September-December months. This craft is recommended for ages 13 & up.

 

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Local artists ToshWerks will show you how to make a traditional Filipino Christmas star lantern that is often displayed during the September-December months. This craft is recommended for ages 13 & up.

 

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

Teen Game Room

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
AC - Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor) - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Madden, NBA 2K 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
Event Details:

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Madden, NBA 2K and more. 

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

The Focused Fiction Writing Group

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
PR - IDEA Lab - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

San Diego Writers Ink welcomes Fiction writers at any stage to join the Fiction Focused Writing Group located inside the Pacific Highlands Ranch Library.

Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room: PR - IDEA Lab - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

San Diego Writers Ink welcomes Fiction writers at any stage to join the Fiction Focused Writing Group located inside the Pacific Highlands Ranch Library.

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: HOW TO MAKE A PLAN

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
SM - Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

In collaboration with the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), SDPL is providing free emergency preparedness classes for the community.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: SM - Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

In collaboration with the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), SDPL is providing free emergency preparedness classes for the community.

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

Friends of the University Heights Library Monthly Zoom Meeting

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
University Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Be sure to attend this Zoom meeting to learn about how the Friends of the University Heights Library support our mission.

Library Branch: University Heights Library
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Be sure to attend this Zoom meeting to learn about how the Friends of the University Heights Library support our mission.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Santa Visits the Library!

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
CH - Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages

Join the elves at the College-Rolando Branch Library as we welcome Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus for a visit! 


Write a letter to Santa, then take photos with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. 

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: CH - Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Join the elves at the College-Rolando Branch Library as we welcome Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus for a visit! 


Write a letter to Santa, then take photos with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. 

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

SRCA

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Open to the public

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

Open to the public

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

Skyline Hills-Paradise Hills Planning Committee Group

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Featured, Accessibility, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Join us in advocating for planning, public safety, and urban and economic development of the communities of Jamacha, Lomita, Skyline, Paradise Hills and North and South Bay Terraces. Come and meet your Community Relation Officers.

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Accessibility, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Join us in advocating for planning, public safety, and urban and economic development of the communities of Jamacha, Lomita, Skyline, Paradise Hills and North and South Bay Terraces. Come and meet your Community Relation Officers.

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

Session 2: Santa's Cookie Decorating Party!

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Decorate Christmas sugar cookies and drink some apple cider to celebrate the holiday season. We’ll decorate, giggle, and have lots of fun! Cookies, frosting & candy toppings will all be supplied.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Celebration Month, Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Decorate Christmas sugar cookies and drink some apple cider to celebrate the holiday season. We’ll decorate, giggle, and have lots of fun! Cookies, frosting & candy toppings will all be supplied.

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

SDSU Community Concerts: Student Chamber Ensembles

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
AC - Neil Morgan Auditorium - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
 
Student Chamber Ensemble performances feature students from San Diego State University’s School of Music and Dance in a mix of groups: trios, quartets, and quintets, spanning a diverse array of styles and time periods.
Come
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Neil Morgan Auditorium - Central
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Event Details:
 
Student Chamber Ensemble performances feature students from San Diego State University’s School of Music and Dance in a mix of groups: trios, quartets, and quintets, spanning a diverse array of styles and time periods.
Come
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Holiday Fun @PH

All Day
Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Featured, Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages

Come in the Paradise Hills Branch Library for some festive December fun! 

Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Come in the Paradise Hills Branch Library for some festive December fun! 

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

Rhythm and Movement

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
OB - Children's Area - Ocean Beach at Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

In this highly interactive, music-based storytime program, children have the opportunity to make music, learn beats, and dance and move to the sounds. All ages are welcome to attend.

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Room: OB - Children's Area - Ocean Beach
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

In this highly interactive, music-based storytime program, children have the opportunity to make music, learn beats, and dance and move to the sounds. All ages are welcome to attend.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

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

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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

Bilingual Storytime: German (Bilinguale Vorlesestunde: Deutsch)

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
LJ - Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

This bilingual program is designed for preschool children to experience both English and German in a fun, engaging setting. During each session, we will read stories and sing in both languages. 

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

This bilingual program is designed for preschool children to experience both English and German in a fun, engaging setting. During each session, we will read stories and sing in both languages. 

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 Party

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
MV - Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Recommended for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary-school age kids, this simple dance program will feature "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, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Recommended for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary-school age kids, this simple dance program will feature "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

Toddler Story Time in the Park

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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

Dance Pants Party!

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
NC - Main Area - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning, Wellness
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Need to occupy your little one on Wednesday mornings? Come join us for our weekly Dance Pants party!

Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: NC - Main Area - North Clairemont
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Wellness
Event Details:

Need to occupy your little one on Wednesday mornings? Come join us for our weekly Dance Pants party!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Get it Done Workshop

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
OT - Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages


Come and learn about Get It Done, a simple and easy way to connect with the City of San Diego such as:

Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: OT - Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement
Event Details:


Come and learn about Get It Done, a simple and easy way to connect with the City of San Diego such as:

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, December 10, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:15pm
CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Free music classes for kids by Villa Musica!

Early Childhood Music, ages 0-4, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Music Adventures, ages 5-6, 12:30 - 1:15pm 

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, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Free music classes for kids by Villa Musica!

Early Childhood Music, ages 0-4, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Music Adventures, ages 5-6, 12:30 - 1:15pm 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Games with Jimmy

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
CT - Upstairs Lobby/Homework Area - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages

Stop by upstairs for board games with our library volunteer, Jimmy! There will be a variety of games available, for all ages. 

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: CT - Upstairs Lobby/Homework Area - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Stop by upstairs for board games with our library volunteer, Jimmy! There will be a variety of games available, for all ages.