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Chess Club

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Children's Area - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Come and play chess with other families in the area! Level UP Enrichment is hosting a FREE chess club, providing boards, pieces, and one of our great instructors to help you level ...

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Children's Area - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Come and play chess with other families in the area! Level UP Enrichment is hosting a FREE chess club, providing boards, pieces, and one of our great instructors to help you level UP your chess!

Lego Free Play

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Children's Area - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: Children's Area - North Clairemont
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Three adults playing a board game

Everyone Plays @ The Library

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 1:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

EVERYONE Plays @ the Library is a fun way to play your own board games with new friends or play the many games on hand at the library. Whether you’re already an avid board gamer...

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

EVERYONE Plays @ the Library is a fun way to play your own board games with new friends or play the many games on hand at the library.

Whether you’re already an avid board gamer or are looking to learn, all ages are welcome!

RB Chess Club

RB Chess Club

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Do you want to learn how to play chess? Do you already know how to play and are looking for the perfect place to play? Join us every Saturday for a fun game of chess with friends a...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Do you want to learn how to play chess? Do you already know how to play and are looking for the perfect place to play? Join us every Saturday for a fun game of chess with friends at Rancho Bernardo Library!

 

San Diego Korean Pungmul Institute

San Diego Korean Pungmul Institute Performance

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

San Diego Korean Pungmul Institute will be here to perform. Pungmul is a Korean folk music tradition that includes drumming, dancing and singing. Join us for an amazing dance perfo...

Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Event Details:

San Diego Korean Pungmul Institute will be here to perform. Pungmul is a Korean folk music tradition that includes drumming, dancing and singing. Join us for an amazing dance performance!

three young men and two young women sitting and talking about manga

Manga Tea Time

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Area - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Do you like manga and anime? Join us every Saturday in the Teen’s Area of the Mira Mesa Library for fun activities and a chance to discuss your favorite titles with other fans! Ple...

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Teen Area - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Do you like manga and anime? Join us every Saturday in the Teen’s Area of the Mira Mesa Library for fun activities and a chance to discuss your favorite titles with other fans!

chess

Chess Club

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

All levels of players are welcome. There will be instruction for beginners and opportunities for kids to play against other kids at their own level. Geared to Grades 1-5.

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

All levels of players are welcome. There will be instruction for beginners and opportunities for kids to play against other kids at their own level. Geared to Grades 1-5.

Girl Tech

Scratch Programming Language

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Dive into the world of computer programming with Scratch! This course will guide you through the essentials of moving objects, adding sounds, creating animations, and crafting simp...

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Dive into the world of computer programming with Scratch! This course will guide you through the essentials of moving objects, adding sounds, creating animations, and crafting simple games.

Bilingual Mandarin Chinese Storytime 中文故事時間

Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Ms. Lily presents stories and songs in Mandarin.  All ages are welcome.

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Program Type: Celebration Month, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Ms. Lily presents stories and songs in Mandarin.  

All ages are welcome.

Family Crafts /Manualidades Familiares

Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of crafting fun!  Supplies will be on hand for this regular drop in program so the whole family can create. ______________________...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - Logan Heights
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of crafting fun!  Supplies will be on hand for this regular drop in program so the whole family can create. 

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Holding Silence and An Open Heart in Meditation

Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

This meditation class is for all ages and levels. This class will focus on practicing rather than instruction. Bring a mat and cushion for comfortable sitting. Chairs will be avail...

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

This meditation class is for all ages and levels. This class will focus on practicing rather than instruction. Bring a mat and cushion for comfortable sitting. Chairs will be available.

Cesar Chavez Day

All Day
SDPL Virtual Branch, Central Library, Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library, Balboa Library, Carmel Mountain Ranch Library, Carmel Valley Library, City Heights/Weingart Library, City Heights Performance Annex, Clairemont Library, College-Rolando Library, Kensington-Normal Heights Library, La Jolla/Riford Library, Linda Vista Library, Logan Heights Library, Mira Mesa Library, Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library, Mission Valley Library, Mountain View/Beckwourth Library, North Clairemont Library, North Park Library, North University Community Library, Oak Park Library, Ocean Beach Library, Otay Mesa-Nestor Library, Pacific Beach/Taylor Library, Pacific Highlands Ranch Library, Paradise Hills Library, Point Loma/Hervey Library, Rancho Bernardo Library, Rancho Peñasquitos Library, San Carlos Library, San Ysidro Library, Scripps Miramar Ranch Library, Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library, Skyline Hills Library, Tierrasanta Library, University Community Library, University Heights Library, Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library, Outreach

Closed for Holiday

Closing
Branches:
SDPL Virtual Branch, Central Library, Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library, Balboa Library, Carmel Mountain Ranch Library, Carmel Valley Library, City Heights/Weingart Library, City Heights Performance Annex, Clairemont Library, College-Rolando Library, Kensington-Normal Heights Library, La Jolla/Riford Library, Linda Vista Library, Logan Heights Library, Mira Mesa Library, Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library, Mission Valley Library, Mountain View/Beckwourth Library, North Clairemont Library, North Park Library, North University Community Library, Oak Park Library, Ocean Beach Library, Otay Mesa-Nestor Library, Pacific Beach/Taylor Library, Pacific Highlands Ranch Library, Paradise Hills Library, Point Loma/Hervey Library, Rancho Bernardo Library, Rancho Peñasquitos Library, San Carlos Library, San Ysidro Library, Scripps Miramar Ranch Library, Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library, Skyline Hills Library, Tierrasanta Library, University Community Library, University Heights Library, Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library, Outreach
Description:

Closed for Holiday

FREE Tai Chi for Seniors

Tuesday, April 1, 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! 

Kamishibai Storytime

Kamishibai Storytime

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Balboa Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Before TV and comic books existed in Japan, there was Kamishibai, or paper theater. With a wooden box, illustrations, and a great narrator to tell the story, kiddos will be in for ...

Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Before TV and comic books existed in Japan, there was Kamishibai, or paper theater. With a wooden box, illustrations, and a great narrator to tell the story, kiddos will be in for a treat! This special event is presented by Write Out Loud.

Ms. Carrie reading a picture book in front of a rainbow of butterflies.

Virtual Tuesday Morning Storytime with Ms. Carrie

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join Ms. Carrie, on Zoom, Tuesday mornings for virtual stories, songs, and fun that foster early literacy skills.When you register for this storytime, you will receive an email wit...

Encouraged
Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join Ms. Carrie, on Zoom, Tuesday mornings for virtual stories, songs, and fun that foster early literacy skills.

Storytime

Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytime with Mr. Luan

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, Literature, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

My Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, ...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

My Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, but to perform them as well!

Toddlers playing with toys

Toddler Happy Hour

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Balboa Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Come join us for Toddler Happy Hour! The library  will open early, only to parents and caregivers with young children to come and meet their neighbors! Age-appropriate to...

Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Come join us for Toddler Happy Hour! The library  will open early, only to parents and caregivers with young children to come and meet their neighbors! Age-appropriate toys and games will be provided for the little ones to play with.

Photo of people surrounding a "Join the friends" sign.

Mission Valley Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Seminar Room A - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Come learn about how the Mission Valley Friends of the Library support our mission!  This meeting is both in-person and on Zoom.  If you would like a Zoom link so that yo...

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Seminar Room A - Mission Valley
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Come learn about how the Mission Valley Friends of the Library support our mission!  This meeting is both in-person and on Zoom.  If you would like a Zoom link so that you can participate, please email MissionValleyFriends@gmail.com.

Music and Motion

Music and Motion

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Come join us every Tuesday at 11:30am for Music and Motion! This program is designed to introduce babies and toddlers to music, dance and instruments. We will learn new motor skill...

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

Come join us every Tuesday at 11:30am for Music and Motion! This program is designed to introduce babies and toddlers to music, dance and instruments. We will learn new motor skills, shake our sillies out and sing at the top of our lungs.

Woman doing a yoga pose on the beach

Gentle Yoga

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

An instructor from Silver Age Yoga will lead a yoga program that can be done on a mat or a chair.  Silver Age Yoga is a 501(c)(3) whose mission is to provide health enhancing ...

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

An instructor from Silver Age Yoga will lead a yoga program that can be done on a mat or a chair.  Silver Age Yoga is a 501(c)(3) whose mission is to provide health enhancing yoga classes for seniors.  Although this program is designed f

Mind Body Fitness

Mind-Body Fitness for Older Adults

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Older Adults
Event Details:

Mind-Body Fitness for Older Adults is a restorative and contemplative class designed to promote physical and emotional balance, release stress, and create greater inner awareness t...

Cancelled
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Mind-Body Fitness for Older Adults is a restorative and contemplative class designed to promote physical and emotional balance, release stress, and create greater inner awareness through Hatha Chair Yoga.

Digital Navigation

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 11:30am - 3:30pm
Computer Lab - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Accessibility
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Digital Navigators are here to help you with any technology-related questions or issues. 

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

Digital Navigators are here to help you with any technology-related questions or issues. 

Chair Yoga

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 11:45am - 12:15pm
Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Work on your flexibility, strength building and quiet your mind with functional movement practice. Participate at your own ability. Wear flexible clothing and bring any preferred y...

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:

Work on your flexibility, strength building and quiet your mind with functional movement practice. Participate at your own ability. Wear flexible clothing and bring any preferred yoga equipment.

Photograph of 3 babies with different skin tones and hair colors playing with blocks

Baby Play & Learn

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Children's Area - Ocean Beach at Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

Baby Play & Learn is designed to support the development of children ages 0-24 months. This program includes stories, rhymes, songs, and movement activities  fol...

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

Baby Play & Learn is designed to support the development of children ages 0-24 months. This program includes stories, rhymes, songs, and movement activities  followed by an open play time.