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Introduction to Computer Aided Design (CAD) with OnShape

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
PR - IDEA Lab - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens

Are you interested in learning Computer Aided Design (CAD)? Register to attend this introduction to CAD! Presented by your local FTC Team, RoboRavens, this program will cover the basics of CAD using Onshape. 

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room: PR - IDEA Lab - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Are you interested in learning Computer Aided Design (CAD)? Register to attend this introduction to CAD! Presented by your local FTC Team, RoboRavens, this program will cover the basics of CAD using Onshape. 

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

STEAM Explorers Club/ Mad Science presents.. Fire and Ice

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age

Mad Science presents.. Fire and Ice Fire and Ice: Discover how hot and cold science can be as you take a journey through the world of fire and ice

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Mad Science presents.. Fire and Ice Fire and Ice: Discover how hot and cold science can be as you take a journey through the world of fire and ice

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

ClicBitz: Make a Tote Bag

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
PH - Reading Area - Paradise Hills at Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
Featured, Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Learn how to sew a tote bag!  Clicbitz will show you the basic sewing skills needed for creating your own bag. All sewing levels welcome! All supplies provided. Registration required. 

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Room: PH - Reading Area - Paradise Hills
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Learn how to sew a tote bag!  Clicbitz will show you the basic sewing skills needed for creating your own bag. All sewing levels welcome! All supplies provided. Registration required. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Downtown Chess @ San Diego Central Library/1st Floor Lobby

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
AC - Lobby - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us every Thursday and Friday from 4:00pm - 5:30pm for Chess in the 1st floor main lobby. Downtown Chess meets in the 1st floor main lobby of the San Diego Central Library.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Lobby - Central
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday and Friday from 4:00pm - 5:30pm for Chess in the 1st floor main lobby. Downtown Chess meets in the 1st floor main lobby of the San Diego Central Library.

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

Craft Circle for Adults

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
NC - Main Area - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Tired of crafting alone? Join our Craft Circle for Adults! Share ideas and improve your skills. Start on a new project or bring your work in progress to:

Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: NC - Main Area - North Clairemont
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Tired of crafting alone? Join our Craft Circle for Adults! Share ideas and improve your skills. Start on a new project or bring your work in progress to:

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

Friday Flix! Jumanji

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
PO - Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Films
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Two kids discover an old board game and when they start playing it they are greeted by a man who has spent years trapped inside the game since playing it at age 12. His only hope for freedom involves finishing the dangerous game.

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: PO - Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Films
Event Details:

Two kids discover an old board game and when they start playing it they are greeted by a man who has spent years trapped inside the game since playing it at age 12. His only hope for freedom involves finishing the dangerous game.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Bilingual Ballet Storytime (ENG/CHI)

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
All Ages

Come enjoy a bilingual ballerina experience with The Pointe Circle! Enjoy stories in English and Mandarin Chinese followed by a brief ballet lesson.

 

Suggested for ages 3-8. No registration necessary.

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Come enjoy a bilingual ballerina experience with The Pointe Circle! Enjoy stories in English and Mandarin Chinese followed by a brief ballet lesson.

 

Suggested for ages 3-8. No registration necessary.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

FOL Book Sale

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 9:30am - 1:00pm
BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: All Ages
This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Art Express @ San Diego Museum of Art

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 9:45am - 2:00pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages, Preschoolers

Come join us at (San Diego Museum of Art) SDMA for free entry, tour, and art workshop.   Bus transportation will be provided to and from the museum.

Tours are designed for kids ages 4-12 and their caregivers.

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Age Group: All Ages, Preschoolers
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Come join us at (San Diego Museum of Art) SDMA for free entry, tour, and art workshop.   Bus transportation will be provided to and from the museum.

Tours are designed for kids ages 4-12 and their caregivers.

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 Bash!

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Bring the littles and come for a fun dance party and maybe a storytime!  We will dance to fun songs, use egg shakers, and dance with bubbles!

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

Bring the littles and come for a fun dance party and maybe a storytime!  We will dance to fun songs, use egg shakers, and dance with bubbles!

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

STORYTIME & CRAFT

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
Art, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Please join us for storytime and craft every Saturday morning in the Children's Area at 10:00AM. 

Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art, Literature
Event Details:

Please join us for storytime and craft every Saturday morning in the Children's Area at 10:00AM. 

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

LEGO Time!

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Art, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Build, build BUILD!!!  Come join us for a fun filled activity on alternating Saturdays here at the Linda Vista Library.  Kids can create something unique or build skyscrapers, spaceships, and more!  Let your imagina

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Build, build BUILD!!!  Come join us for a fun filled activity on alternating Saturdays here at the Linda Vista Library.  Kids can create something unique or build skyscrapers, spaceships, and more!  Let your imagina

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Mandarin Chinese Storytime

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us for Mandarin Chinese stories and songs with Ms. Canndy at the Community Room in the Mira Mesa Library. All ages are welcome! Th storytime will be on the 3rd Saturday of the month (subject to change).

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Join us for Mandarin Chinese stories and songs with Ms. Canndy at the Community Room in the Mira Mesa Library. All ages are welcome! Th storytime will be on the 3rd Saturday of the month (subject to change).

Artist's Reception: Young Min Jo

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Art

Meet Young Min Jo, whose Late Autumn in San Diego exhibition of paintings is on view in the Pacific Beach Library's Taylor Gallery through January 30, 2026.  

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Meet Young Min Jo, whose Late Autumn in San Diego exhibition of paintings is on view in the Pacific Beach Library's Taylor Gallery through January 30, 2026.  

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

RB Friends of the Library Annual Meeting

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Please join the Friends of the Rancho Bernardo Library's annual membership meeting to learn about and support the activities of the Friends of the Library.

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

Please join the Friends of the Rancho Bernardo Library's annual membership meeting to learn about and support the activities of the Friends of the Library.

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

Tech on the Go: Computer Skills Help

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
CT - Computer Lab - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Accessibility
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Do you need help learning how to use a computer, smart phone, or tablet?  Our Tech on the Go program supports San Diegans who need IT assistance.

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: CT - Computer Lab - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility
Event Details:

Do you need help learning how to use a computer, smart phone, or tablet?  Our Tech on the Go program supports San Diegans who need IT assistance.

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Saturday Drop In Craft

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age

Visit the library on Saturday & create a terrific craft. All supplies provided! 

Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Visit the library on Saturday & create a terrific craft. All supplies provided! 

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

Garden Exchange

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
RP - Front Plaza - Rancho Penasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Stop and Swap: Seeds, Plants, Veggies, Fruits, Flowers and More!

Too many zucchinis? Lots of cut flowers? Succulents getting too big? Fruits and Veggies galore? Ordered too many radish seeds?

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

Stop and Swap: Seeds, Plants, Veggies, Fruits, Flowers and More!

Too many zucchinis? Lots of cut flowers? Succulents getting too big? Fruits and Veggies galore? Ordered too many radish seeds?

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

Bilingual Spanish-English Storytime and Craft

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
CM - Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Art, Cultural Appreciation, En Español, Literature
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Join Ms. Isabel and Mr. Jeff for stories read in both Spanish and English, with a fun and simple craft to follow.

Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: CM - Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art, Cultural Appreciation, En Español, Literature
Event Details:

Join Ms. Isabel and Mr. Jeff for stories read in both Spanish and English, with a fun and simple craft to follow.

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

French Conversation Group

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Gather together to speak, discuss, and enjoy sharing different aspects of the French language, culture, and heritage. 

 

For native and non-native speakers of all ages.

 

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Gather together to speak, discuss, and enjoy sharing different aspects of the French language, culture, and heritage. 

 

For native and non-native speakers of all ages.

 

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

Michael Rayner - Juggler/Comedian

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
KN - Park Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Join us for the ultimate in juggling fun - Michael Rayner, juggler extraordinaire, will be here to juggle "found objects." This highly skilled and very funny entertainer will astound and delight the entire family.

Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: KN - Park Area - Kensington
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join us for the ultimate in juggling fun - Michael Rayner, juggler extraordinaire, will be here to juggle "found objects." This highly skilled and very funny entertainer will astound and delight the entire family.

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

Doodly Doos - Art classes for kids

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Henri Matisse

This class will focus on the life and techniques of the French artist Henri Matisse. After a brief history of the artist and a look at some of his works, young artists will transform paper as

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Henri Matisse

This class will focus on the life and techniques of the French artist Henri Matisse. After a brief history of the artist and a look at some of his works, young artists will transform paper as

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Lego and Rokenbok Club

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us every Saturday from 10am-noon for Lego and Rokenbok Club! Patrons will be able to build at their own pace.

We will provide a lego square to build on and patrons can continue to build on it week after week. 

Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Join us every Saturday from 10am-noon for Lego and Rokenbok Club! Patrons will be able to build at their own pace.

We will provide a lego square to build on and patrons can continue to build on it week after week. 

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

Adult Ballet & Youth Ballet/Jazz Classes - San Diego Ballet

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults

NEW LOCATION: CITY HEIGHTS LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM

Open Adult Ballet Class 10:30am - 12:00pm

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Event Details:

NEW LOCATION: CITY HEIGHTS LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM

Open Adult Ballet Class 10:30am - 12:00pm