This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Pen to Paper Writing Group Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library Program Type: Literature Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Whether you’re new to creative writing or have been at it for years, all are welcome to join this drop-in class. You’ll learn techniques to polish your writing craft in a welcoming and supportive environment. View Details This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Pen to Paper Writing Group 1:00pm–2:00pm La Jolla/Riford Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library Room: LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Literature Event Details: Whether you’re new to creative writing or have been at it for years, all are welcome to join this drop-in class. You’ll learn techniques to polish your writing craft in a welcoming and supportive environment.
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 Knit and Crochet Circle Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library Program Type: Art Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Bring your knit and crochet projects and socialize with fellow stitchers! All levels welcome; however, no instruction is provided. View Details 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 Jan 22 2026 Thu Knit and Crochet Circle 1:00pm–3:00pm Rancho Peñasquitos Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library Room: RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Art Event Details: Bring your knit and crochet projects and socialize with fellow stitchers! All levels welcome; however, no instruction is provided.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Make It! Zine Making Station Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm AC - IDEA Lab Program - Central at Central Library Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces Age Group: All Ages Throughout the month of January, drop in anytime during the IDEA Lab's open hours to a make a zine at our Zine Making Station. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Make It! Zine Making Station 1:00pm–5:00pm Central Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Central Library Room: AC - IDEA Lab Program - Central Age Group: All Ages Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces Event Details: Throughout the month of January, drop in anytime during the IDEA Lab's open hours to a make a zine at our Zine Making Station.
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 Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm Point Loma/Hervey Library Program Type: Community Engagement Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Interested in achieving better brain function while improving your memory, cognitive abilities, and strategic thinking? Then play chess!Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world. View Details 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 Jan 22 2026 Thu Chess Club 2:00pm–5:00pm Point Loma/Hervey Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community Engagement Event Details: Interested in achieving better brain function while improving your memory, cognitive abilities, and strategic thinking? Then play chess!Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group Craft Circle Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm SC - Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery - San Carlos at San Carlos Library Program Type: Art Age Group: Older Adults View Details This event is in the "Older Adults" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Craft Circle 2:00pm–5:00pm San Carlos Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: San Carlos Library Room: SC - Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery - San Carlos Age Group: Older Adults Program Type: Art
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 DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 2:30pm - 6:00pm LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library Program Type: Featured, Homework Help Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Kids K through 8th: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments. View Details 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 Jan 22 2026 Thu DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY 2:30pm–6:00pm Linda Vista Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Linda Vista Library Room: LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: Featured, Homework Help Event Details: Kids K through 8th: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
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 DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm CH - Learning Center - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library Program Type: Featured, Homework Help Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments. View Details 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 Jan 22 2026 Thu DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY 3:00pm–6:00pm College-Rolando Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: College-Rolando Library Room: CH - Learning Center - College-Rolando Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: Featured, Homework Help Event Details: Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm LO - Homework Center - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library Program Type: Featured, Homework Help Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments. View Details This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Jan 22 2026 Thu DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY 3:00pm–6:00pm Logan Heights Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Logan Heights Library Room: LO - Homework Center - Logan Heights Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Program Type: Featured, Homework Help Event Details: Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
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 DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm MM - Seminar/Booksale Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library Program Type: Featured, Homework Help Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments. View Details 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 Jan 22 2026 Thu DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY 3:00pm–6:00pm Mira Mesa Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library Room: MM - Seminar/Booksale Room - Mira Mesa Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: Featured, Homework Help Event Details: Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm SK - Lobby - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library Program Type: Featured, Homework Help Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments. View Details This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Jan 22 2026 Thu DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY 3:00pm–6:00pm Skyline Hills Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library Room: SK - Lobby - Skyline Hills Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Program Type: Featured, Homework Help Event Details: Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
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 Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm NU - Patio - North University at North University Community Library Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world. We welcome players with all levels of chess experience from beginners to advanced. Recommended for ages 10 and up. View Details 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 Jan 22 2026 Thu Chess Club 3:30pm–4:30pm North University Community Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North University Community Library Room: NU - Patio - North University Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Event Details: Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world. We welcome players with all levels of chess experience from beginners to advanced. Recommended for ages 10 and up.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Comic Art Creation Workshop Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm NU - Community Room - North University at North University Community Library Program Type: Art, One Book, One San Diego Age Group: Elementary School Age Learn the awesome secrets and tricks for making your own comics, and how to improve your drawing skill and storytelling, whether you like manga, superheroes or Dog Man. Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Comic Art Creation Workshop 3:30pm–4:30pm North University Community Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North University Community Library Room: NU - Community Room - North University Age Group: Elementary School Age Program Type: Art, One Book, One San Diego Registration Encouraged Event Details: Learn the awesome secrets and tricks for making your own comics, and how to improve your drawing skill and storytelling, whether you like manga, superheroes or Dog Man.
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 Board Game Afternoon and Learn To Play DnD! Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Have someone in your family that is curious about DnD? Join us every Thursday at 3:30pm for our weekly board game afternoon and DnD session! View Details 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 Jan 22 2026 Thu Board Game Afternoon and Learn To Play DnD! 3:30pm–5:00pm Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library Room: MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Event Details: Have someone in your family that is curious about DnD? Join us every Thursday at 3:30pm for our weekly board game afternoon and DnD session!
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 Free Guitar Lessons with Villa Musica! Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library Program Type: Performing Arts Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Free guitar classes, ages 7-12. Please register with Villa Musica at https://villamusica.org/san-ysidro/. View Details 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 Jan 22 2026 Thu Free Guitar Lessons with Villa Musica! 3:30pm–5:00pm San Ysidro Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: San Ysidro Library Room: SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: Performing Arts Event Details: Free guitar classes, ages 7-12. Please register with Villa Musica at https://villamusica.org/san-ysidro/.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Kamishibai Story Builders: A Storytelling & AI Art Adventure for Children Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm PO - Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library Program Type: Literature Age Group: Elementary School Age Kamishibai Story Builders is a storytelling workshop for ages 7–10. In this 90-minute session, children imagine a story world, develop characters, and shape an eight-scene adventure. View Details This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Kamishibai Story Builders: A Storytelling & AI Art Adventure for Children 3:30pm–5:00pm Point Loma/Hervey Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library Room: PO - Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey Age Group: Elementary School Age Program Type: Literature Event Details: Kamishibai Story Builders is a storytelling workshop for ages 7–10. In this 90-minute session, children imagine a story world, develop characters, and shape an eight-scene adventure.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Teen IDEA Lab /Laboratorio de Ideas para Adolescentes Thursday, January 22, 2026 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! View Details This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Teen IDEA Lab /Laboratorio de Ideas para Adolescentes 3:30pm–5:45pm Logan Heights Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "All Ages" group Balboa Library Chess Club Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Balboa Library Age Group: All Ages Do you enjoy playing chess or have you always wanted to learn? Chess increases problem solving skills, abstract reasoning, creative and strategic thinking, and pattern recognition. Best of all, it’s fun to play! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Balboa Library Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Balboa Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Balboa Library Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Do you enjoy playing chess or have you always wanted to learn? Chess increases problem solving skills, abstract reasoning, creative and strategic thinking, and pattern recognition. Best of all, it’s fun to play!
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 Chess Club Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Join us in a relaxed and supportive environment to receive chess instruction, improve your skills, or play an opponent. View Details 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 Jan 22 2026 Thu Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm La Jolla/Riford Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library Room: LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Event Details: Join us in a relaxed and supportive environment to receive chess instruction, improve your skills, or play an opponent.
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 Crochet Club Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library Program Type: Art Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Join us for an hour of crocheting at the library! You can use our supplies, or bring your own projects. Ask questions, learn the basics, or talk to other crocheters while practicing the craft. View Details 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 Jan 22 2026 Thu Crochet Club 4:00pm–5:00pm City Heights/Weingart Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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, Older Adults Program Type: Art Event Details: Join us for an hour of crocheting at the library! You can use our supplies, or bring your own projects. Ask questions, learn the basics, or talk to other crocheters while practicing the craft.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Game Making for Kids Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm MV - Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Give your child the thrill of making their very first video game! View Details Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Game Making for Kids 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: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Give your child the thrill of making their very first video game!
This event is in the "All Ages" group HRC - CHESS CLUB Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm MV - Homeschool Resource Center - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library Age Group: All Ages Have you always wanted to learn how to play chess or improve your skills? If you have never played before, or are just looking for someone to practice with, join us for some friendly competition! All supplies are provided. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 22 2026 Thu HRC - CHESS CLUB 4:00pm–5:00pm Mission Valley Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Mission Valley Library Room: MV - Homeschool Resource Center - Mission Valley Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Have you always wanted to learn how to play chess or improve your skills? If you have never played before, or are just looking for someone to practice with, join us for some friendly competition! All supplies are provided.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Kid's Crafty Club (ages 6-12) Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm NC - Meeting Room - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library Program Type: Art, Community Engagement Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Let's get creative with Miss Miki! Color, paint, draw, and create a variety of fun and easy arts and crafts projects! All skill levels welcome. Adult assistance recommended. View Details This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Kid's Crafty Club (ages 6-12) 4:00pm–5:00pm North Clairemont Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Clairemont Library Room: NC - Meeting Room - North Clairemont Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Program Type: Art, Community Engagement Event Details: Let's get creative with Miss Miki! Color, paint, draw, and create a variety of fun and easy arts and crafts projects! All skill levels welcome. Adult assistance recommended.
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 Club Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm SM - Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Come build with us and become a Master Builder! Join us each month to enjoy and hour of free building and then see your Lego creations displayed in the library.Legos are provided.No registration required. View Details 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 Jan 22 2026 Thu Lego Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library Room: SM - Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Event Details: Come build with us and become a Master Builder! Join us each month to enjoy and hour of free building and then see your Lego creations displayed in the library.Legos are provided.No registration required.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Strategy Game Club Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library Program Type: Community Engagement Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Play board games like Chess, Battleship, Monopoly, Sequence and more at your library! View Details This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Strategy Game Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Carmel Valley Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Program Type: Community Engagement Event Details: Play board games like Chess, Battleship, Monopoly, Sequence and more at your library!