This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group Say It Clearly Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Program Type: DiscoverU, Wellness Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults Get ready to make a speech! Build your confidence in public speaking through fun activities and games as you make human connections and gain lifelong skills. This is an in-person program. Registration is encouraged. Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Say It Clearly 4:00pm–5:00pm Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Room: PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults Program Type: DiscoverU, Wellness Registration Encouraged Event Details: Get ready to make a speech! Build your confidence in public speaking through fun activities and games as you make human connections and gain lifelong skills. This is an in-person program. Registration is encouraged.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Cochineal & Natural Dyes Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Otay Mesa-Nestor Library Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Age Group: Elementary School Age Explore the science behind natural dyes! In this hands-on program, participants will learn about the cochineal, a small-scale insect that has been used for centuries to produce vibrant red and pink dyes, and other natural dyes. Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Cochineal & Natural Dyes 10:00am–11:00am Otay Mesa-Nestor Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library Age Group: Elementary School Age Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Explore the science behind natural dyes! In this hands-on program, participants will learn about the cochineal, a small-scale insect that has been used for centuries to produce vibrant red and pink dyes, and other natural dyes.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Automobile Design Friday, February 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm PH - Teen Area - Paradise Hills at Paradise Hills Library Program Type: DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Age Group: Elementary School Age Get your imagination flowing and explore the fascinating automobile engineering and design field! You will go on an enlightening adventure that explores the many parts that go into making an automobile work. Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Automobile Design 4:00pm–6:00pm Paradise Hills Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library Room: PH - Teen Area - Paradise Hills Age Group: Elementary School Age Program Type: DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Get your imagination flowing and explore the fascinating automobile engineering and design field! You will go on an enlightening adventure that explores the many parts that go into making an automobile work.
This event is in the "Teens" group SAT Test Prep (Session 1) Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU Age Group: Teens Get ready for the SAT! View Details Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 14 2026 Sat SAT Test Prep (Session 1) 10:00am–12:00pm Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Room: PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch Age Group: Teens Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU Registration Encouraged Event Details: Get ready for the SAT!
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Project In A Box: Magic 8 Cube Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm MV - Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library Program Type: DiscoverU, Program Includes Kit, Science/STEAM Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens Have you ever found yourself in need of a fortune teller? Learn how to program an Arduino Nano microcontroller to control a vibration sensor and OLED to display your fortune! Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 14 2026 Sat Project In A Box: Magic 8 Cube 2:00pm–5:00pm Mission Valley Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Mission Valley Library Room: MV - Community Room - Mission Valley Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: DiscoverU, Program Includes Kit, Science/STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Have you ever found yourself in need of a fortune teller? Learn how to program an Arduino Nano microcontroller to control a vibration sensor and OLED to display your fortune!
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 Healthy Cooking: Cooking Around the World Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm San Ysidro Library Program Type: DiscoverU, Wellness Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Have you been wanting to try out new recipes from around the world? Join us in learning healthier cooking habits from different countries!This is an in-person program. Registration is encouraged. Register Now Registration Encouraged 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 Feb 17 2026 Tue Healthy Cooking: Cooking Around the World 4:00pm–5:00pm San Ysidro Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: San Ysidro Library Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: DiscoverU, Wellness Registration Encouraged Event Details: Have you been wanting to try out new recipes from around the world? Join us in learning healthier cooking habits from different countries!This is an in-person program. Registration is encouraged.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Work While You Learn: Exploring Apprenticeships Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Logan Heights Library Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults Find out how apprenticeships and co-ops let you earn money while gaining skills and credentials. Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Work While You Learn: Exploring Apprenticeships 5:00pm–6:00pm Logan Heights Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Logan Heights Library Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU Registration Encouraged Event Details: Find out how apprenticeships and co-ops let you earn money while gaining skills and credentials.
This event is in the "Teens" group Financial Aid & Scholarships: Making College Affordable Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Central Library Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU Age Group: Teens Not sure how to pay for college? Join us for an informative program to understand the ins and outs of financial aid. Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Financial Aid & Scholarships: Making College Affordable 4:00pm–5:00pm Central Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Central Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU Registration Encouraged Event Details: Not sure how to pay for college? Join us for an informative program to understand the ins and outs of financial aid.
This event is in the "Teens" group Leadership & Service in College Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU Age Group: Teens Learn how leadership can take many forms, from student government to service opportunities! This workshop highlights the value of engaging with peers, building collaboration skills, and using leadership as a tool for influence and service. Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Leadership & Service in College 4:00pm–5:00pm Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Room: PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch Age Group: Teens Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU Registration Encouraged Event Details: Learn how leadership can take many forms, from student government to service opportunities! This workshop highlights the value of engaging with peers, building collaboration skills, and using leadership as a tool for influence and service.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Squishy Circuits Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library Program Type: DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Age Group: Elementary School Age Explore the basics of electrical circuits! Through hands-on activities using components such as batteries, wires, and LEDs, inquisitive participants will investigate current, voltage, resistance in closed circuits. Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Squishy Circuits 4:00pm–5:00pm Skyline Hills Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library Room: SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills Age Group: Elementary School Age Program Type: DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Explore the basics of electrical circuits! Through hands-on activities using components such as batteries, wires, and LEDs, inquisitive participants will investigate current, voltage, resistance in closed circuits.
This event is in the "Teens" group SAT Test Prep (Session 1) Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU Age Group: Teens Get ready for the SAT! View Details Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 21 2026 Sat SAT Test Prep (Session 1) 10:00am–12:00pm Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU Registration Encouraged Event Details: Get ready for the SAT!
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Healthy Cooking Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm CH - Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library Program Type: DiscoverU, Wellness Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Have you been wanting to try out healthier ingredients and cooking habits? Join us in learning delicious plant-based recipes! This is an in-person program. Registration is encouraged. Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Healthy Cooking 11:00am–12:00pm College-Rolando Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: College-Rolando Library Room: CH - Community Room - College-Rolando Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Program Type: DiscoverU, Wellness Registration Encouraged Event Details: Have you been wanting to try out healthier ingredients and cooking habits? Join us in learning delicious plant-based recipes! This is an in-person program. Registration is encouraged.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group Paycheck to Purpose: Careers to Meet Your Goals Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Skyline Hills Library Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults Money matters, but meaning does too. Explore careers that align with your values and mission. Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Paycheck to Purpose: Careers to Meet Your Goals 11:00am–12:00pm Skyline Hills Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU Registration Encouraged Event Details: Money matters, but meaning does too. Explore careers that align with your values and mission.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Cochineal & Natural Dyes Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm LO - Community Room - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Explore the science behind natural dyes! In this hands-on program, participants will learn about the cochineal, a small-scale insect that has been used for centuries to produce vibrant red and pink dyes, and other natural dyes. Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Cochineal & Natural Dyes 2:00pm–3:00pm Logan Heights Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Logan Heights Library Room: LO - Community Room - Logan Heights Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Explore the science behind natural dyes! In this hands-on program, participants will learn about the cochineal, a small-scale insect that has been used for centuries to produce vibrant red and pink dyes, and other natural dyes.
This event is in the "Teens" group FAFSA Frenzy: Understanding the Free Application for Federal Student Aid Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Central Library Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU Age Group: Teens Getting ready for FAFSA and not sure where to start? Join us for step-to-step help for completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) -- what you need, what to watch for, and how to avoid mistakes. View Details Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 24 2026 Tue FAFSA Frenzy: Understanding the Free Application for Federal Student Aid 4:00pm–5:00pm Central Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Central Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU Registration Encouraged Event Details: Getting ready for FAFSA and not sure where to start? Join us for step-to-step help for completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) -- what you need, what to watch for, and how to avoid mistakes.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Automobile Design | Discover U Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm BW - Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth at Mountain View/Beckwourth Library Program Type: DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Age Group: Elementary School Age Get your imagination flowing and explore the fascinating automobile engineering and design field! You will go on an enlightening adventure that explores the many parts that go into making an automobile work. View Details Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Feb 24 2026 Tue Automobile Design | Discover U 4:30pm–6:30pm Mountain View/Beckwourth Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library Room: BW - Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth Age Group: Elementary School Age Program Type: DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Get your imagination flowing and explore the fascinating automobile engineering and design field! You will go on an enlightening adventure that explores the many parts that go into making an automobile work.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Robot Ready: Careers for Techies Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm MV - Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Code and play with bots! Discover how engineers, coders, and inventors build our future. View Details Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Feb 25 2026 Wed Robot Ready: Careers for Techies 4:00pm–5:00pm Mission Valley Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Mission Valley Library Room: MV - Community Room - Mission Valley Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU Registration Encouraged Event Details: Code and play with bots! Discover how engineers, coders, and inventors build our future.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Piñata Science Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age There's always fun to be had with piñatas! Join us to learn how piñatas are constructed, the different materials they're made of, and how it all affects the science of force. Participants will have the opportunity to make their own piñatas. View Details Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Feb 26 2026 Thu Piñata Science 4:00pm–5:00pm Pacific Beach/Taylor Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library Room: PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: There's always fun to be had with piñatas! Join us to learn how piñatas are constructed, the different materials they're made of, and how it all affects the science of force. Participants will have the opportunity to make their own piñatas.
This event is in the "Teens" group SAT Test Prep (Session 1) Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU Age Group: Teens Get ready for the SAT! View Details Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 28 2026 Sat SAT Test Prep (Session 1) 10:00am–12:00pm Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Room: PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch Age Group: Teens Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU Registration Encouraged Event Details: Get ready for the SAT!
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Cochineal & Natural Dyes Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm OB - Children's Area - Ocean Beach at Ocean Beach Library Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Age Group: Elementary School Age Explore the science behind natural dyes! In this hands-on program, participants will learn about the cochineal, a small-scale insect that has been used for centuries to produce vibrant red and pink dyes, and other natural dyes. View Details Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Feb 28 2026 Sat Cochineal & Natural Dyes 11:00am–12:00pm Ocean Beach Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library Room: OB - Children's Area - Ocean Beach Age Group: Elementary School Age Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Explore the science behind natural dyes! In this hands-on program, participants will learn about the cochineal, a small-scale insect that has been used for centuries to produce vibrant red and pink dyes, and other natural dyes.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Time Management Tricks Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm BA - Children's Area - Balboa at Balboa Library Program Type: DiscoverU, Wellness Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults Too much to do and not sure where to start? In this hands-on program, practice how to plan your day, prioritize tasks, and beat procrastination to reach your goals and build success. View Details Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 28 2026 Sat Time Management Tricks 1:00pm–2:00pm Balboa Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Balboa Library Room: BA - Children's Area - Balboa Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults Program Type: DiscoverU, Wellness Registration Encouraged Event Details: Too much to do and not sure where to start? In this hands-on program, practice how to plan your day, prioritize tasks, and beat procrastination to reach your goals and build success.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group Basics of College Readiness: A-G Requirements Completion Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm LO - Community Room - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults Are you on track to meet the A-G requirements for UC and CSU admissions? View Details Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group Feb 28 2026 Sat Basics of College Readiness: A-G Requirements Completion 2:00pm–3:00pm Logan Heights Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Logan Heights Library Room: LO - Community Room - Logan Heights Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU Registration Encouraged Event Details: Are you on track to meet the A-G requirements for UC and CSU admissions?
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Automobile Design Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Linda Vista Library Program Type: DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Age Group: Elementary School Age Get your imagination flowing and explore the fascinating automobile engineering and design field! You will go on an enlightening adventure that explores the many parts that go into making an automobile work. View Details Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Feb 28 2026 Sat Automobile Design 2:00pm–4:00pm Linda Vista Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Linda Vista Library Age Group: Elementary School Age Program Type: DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Get your imagination flowing and explore the fascinating automobile engineering and design field! You will go on an enlightening adventure that explores the many parts that go into making an automobile work.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group My Voice Matters Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Program Type: DiscoverU, Wellness Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Can't find the right words? Build confidence and learn how to speak up for yourself and others respectfully and safely in this interactive program. Make new connections and strengthen existing ones while gaining lifelong skills. View Details Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Mar 5 2026 Thu My Voice Matters 4:00pm–5:00pm Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Room: PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Program Type: DiscoverU, Wellness Registration Encouraged Event Details: Can't find the right words? Build confidence and learn how to speak up for yourself and others respectfully and safely in this interactive program. Make new connections and strengthen existing ones while gaining lifelong skills.
