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

Crafty Club (ages 6-12)

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: Meeting Room - North Clairemont
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Featured
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Maker Monday

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Legler Benbough Performance Area at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Join the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab for Maker Mondays, every 2nd and 4th Monday at 4pm. Each session the IDEA Lab team will focus on a different design project and will highligh...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Legler Benbough Performance Area
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab for Maker Mondays, every 2nd and 4th Monday at 4pm. Each session the IDEA Lab team will focus on a different design project and will highlight a piece of technology found within our lab.

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

Song Battle with Librarian DJ D

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Center - Study Tables (2nd Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Have you had a song stuck in your head all week and you just love it? Come share it with librarian DJ D and he will counter with his song pick and then the battle will be judged! S...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teen Center - Study Tables (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Have you had a song stuck in your head all week and you just love it? Come share it with librarian DJ D and he will counter with his song pick and then the battle will be judged!

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.

Automobile Design

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
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...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Homework Help

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Get personalized help with English, math, science, and more with one of our friendly,  qualified homework coaches. No registration required. First come, first served. Grades K...

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Get personalized help with English, math, science, and more with one of our friendly,  qualified homework coaches. No registration required. First come, first served. Grades K-12.

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

Crafternoon

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Tierrasanta at Tierrasanta Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join in on a fun filled afternoon of crafting. Materials provided. Designed for grades K - 3rd.

Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Join in on a fun filled afternoon of crafting. Materials provided. Designed for grades K - 3rd.

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.

Lego Playtime

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Area - North Park at North Park Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Kids can enjoy being creative by building with LEGO blocks and DUPLO bricks. It's a great opportunity for exploring with new ideas, as well as sharing concepts and strategies with ...

Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Kids can enjoy being creative by building with LEGO blocks and DUPLO bricks. It's a great opportunity for exploring with new ideas, as well as sharing concepts and strategies with other attendees.

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

Teen Game Room

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor)
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, Gang Beasts and more. 

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

Pajama Storytime

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Come join us with your little ones at the Mountain View/Beckwourth Branch Library in the children’s area for pajama storytime. Have your kids come in their pajamas and enjoy storie...

Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Come join us with your little ones at the Mountain View/Beckwourth Branch Library in the children’s area for pajama storytime.

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

Meditation for a Happy Life

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Homeschool Resource Center at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Learn and practice meditation, improve harmony at home and at work, and build your wisdom and inner peace.  This secular and modern approach to traditional Buddhist teachings ...

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Homeschool Resource Center
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Learn and practice meditation, improve harmony at home and at work, and build your wisdom and inner peace.  This secular and modern approach to traditional Buddhist teachings is led by Ashley Davis, co-founder of The Center for Harmonious Liv

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.

Free Ballet Folkorico Classes - El Tesoro Del Folklor

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Black Box Theatre at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

Join El Tesoro Del Folklor at the Annex for free Ballet Folklorico classes! Children and adults from beginners to experienced are welcome to join this amazing group of talented per...

Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Black Box Theatre
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join El Tesoro Del Folklor at the Annex for free Ballet Folklorico classes! Children and adults from beginners to experienced are welcome to join this amazing group of talented performers to improve their skills.

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.

Family Night Kamishibai Storytime

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Storybox Theatre is a wonderful way to present illustrated stories to youngsters.  Storybox is the American name we have given to the Japanese storytelling tradition called ka...

Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Storybox Theatre is a wonderful way to present illustrated stories to youngsters.  Storybox is the American name we have given to the Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai.  (Kami = paper; shibai = theatre).  A storytell

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.

Girls Who Code Club Meeting

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Weekly meeting of the Girls Who Code Club Fall session. Registration Required at 9/9 Open House event or onsite to participate in Fall session. Access to a laptop/chromebook/iPa...

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Weekly meeting of the Girls Who Code Club Fall session. Registration Required at 9/9 Open House event or onsite to participate in Fall session.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Kensington-Normal Heights Book Club

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for interesting roundtable discussion of fascinating, fun and thrilling fiction.  .

Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - Kensington
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Join us for interesting roundtable discussion of fascinating, fun and thrilling fiction.  .

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Lego Club

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Come build your creations while making new friends!  All Legos will be supplied by the North University Community Branch Library.  Your creation may even be featured in o...

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Come build your creations while making new friends!  All Legos will be supplied by the North University Community Branch Library.  Your creation may even be featured in our display case!

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

Signing Pajama Storytime

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us for pajama storytime with...sign language basics to foster early literacy skills.This program is offered inside in our Community Room, and no registration is required.

Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

Join us for pajama storytime with...sign language basics to foster early literacy skills.

This program is offered inside in our Community Room, and no registration is required.

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

Black History Month Film Screenings

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Legler Benbough Performance Area at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Films, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

For the month of February join us at the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab every Monday to Tuesday at 6pm, and Wednesday to Thursday at 4pm, as we watch films that center Black voices ...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Legler Benbough Performance Area
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Films, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Performing Arts
Event Details:

For the month of February join us at the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab every Monday to Tuesday at 6pm, and Wednesday to Thursday at 4pm, as we watch films that center Black voices and experiences to celebrate Black History Month.

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

Fortune & Glory - SDPL's Role-Playing Game Program for Adults

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room 222 - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Explore New Worlds! Embark on Epic Adventures!Have you ever wanted to play role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons, but didn't know where to start? Join SDPL's new role-p...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 222 - Central
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Explore New Worlds! Embark on Epic Adventures!

Have you ever wanted to play role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons, but didn't know where to start? 

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

Positive Parenting Program: Seminar 2

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

JFS hosts a three-part seminar series on Positive Parenting at the Carmel Mountain Ranch Library. This Program is a preventive, early-intervention program that helps parents f...

Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

JFS hosts a three-part seminar series on Positive Parenting at the Carmel Mountain Ranch Library. This Program is a preventive, early-intervention program that helps parents find positive solutions to common childhood behavior issues.  P

This event is in the "All Ages" 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.

Lakewood with Megan Giddings: Black History Month Author Talk

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Neil Morgan Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Featured, Author Talk, Book Discussion, Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Age Group:
All Ages, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

San Diego Public Library and the University of San Diego Copley Library Present: Lakewood, with Megan Giddings, part of our annual Black History Month author series. Join us for a ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Neil Morgan Auditorium
Age Group: All Ages, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Author Talk, Book Discussion, Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

San Diego Public Library and the University of San Diego Copley Library Present: Lakewood, with Megan Giddings, part of our annual Black History Month author series. Join us for a talk with Megan Giddings.

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

Pajama Storytime with Ms. Carrie

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Put on your favorite PJs and join Ms. Carrie in the Community Room Monday evenings for a pajama storytime.   Pajamas are encouraged, but not required. No sign up require...

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Put on your favorite PJs and join Ms. Carrie in the Community Room Monday evenings for a pajama storytime.

 

Pajamas are encouraged, but not required. No sign up required.

 

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

Pajamas Storytime

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Snook's Nook Storytime Area at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Put on your pajamas, grab your favorite stuffed animal and head to the library for storytime.

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Snook's Nook Storytime Area
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Put on your pajamas, grab your favorite stuffed animal and head to the library for storytime.

This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

FREE Tai Chi for Seniors

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Black Box Theatre at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Older Adults
Event Details:

Join Little Saigon SD on Tuesday mornings at the Annex for FREE Tai Chi classes for seniors! These classes are intended to increase health and wellness, improve balance, flexi...

Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Black Box Theatre
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Join Little Saigon SD on Tuesday mornings at the Annex for FREE Tai Chi classes for seniors! 

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

Storytime at the Library

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Area - Balboa at Balboa Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us for indoor Storytime at the Balboa Library. Children and caregivers will have the branch to themselves before we open to the public. We’ll read fun stories and sing songs. ...

Library Branch: Balboa Library
Room: Children's Area - Balboa
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us for indoor Storytime at the Balboa Library. Children and caregivers will have the branch to themselves before we open to the public. We’ll read fun stories and sing songs. There will be take-home crafts, giveaways & more!