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Crochet Club

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Bring your current project and crochet along with our library staff. Want to learn how to crochet? We'll supply the materials to teach you. Stuck on a project or have questions? We'll help you with it. Knitters are also welcome!

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Bring your current project and crochet along with our library staff. Want to learn how to crochet? We'll supply the materials to teach you. Stuck on a project or have questions? We'll help you with it. Knitters are also welcome!

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Afternoon Crafting

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
PB - Children's Area - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age

Join us on the Patio outside the children's room for arts and crafts after school every Wednesday at 2pm.

Activities are designed for school age children.  Young kids may require parent assistance.

 

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: PB - Children's Area - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Join us on the Patio outside the children's room for arts and crafts after school every Wednesday at 2pm.

Activities are designed for school age children.  Young kids may require parent assistance.

 

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

Crafty Adults: Air Plant Magnet

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
NC - Meeting Room - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Design a “do it yourself” Air Plant Magnet with ToshWerkS! 

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

Design a “do it yourself” Air Plant Magnet with ToshWerkS! 

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

Adult Coloring Club

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
TS - Community Room - Tierrasanta at Tierrasanta Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

The Tierrasanta Library Adult Coloring Club is a group that gathers to color for relaxation and creativity. We meet in-person every Wednesday afternoon, offering a space for social interaction and sharing artistic expressions.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: TS - Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

The Tierrasanta Library Adult Coloring Club is a group that gathers to color for relaxation and creativity. We meet in-person every Wednesday afternoon, offering a space for social interaction and sharing artistic expressions.

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

Creative Kids: Games, Crafts & Fun!

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Program Type:
Art, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Play games! Get creative! Have fun! Each week Ms. Maureen will feature a different fun program, from trivia for kids, to making paper airplanes, to painting a self-portrait.

Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room: PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Play games! Get creative! Have fun! Each week Ms. Maureen will feature a different fun program, from trivia for kids, to making paper airplanes, to painting a self-portrait.

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 Power Hour

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
MH - Emily Brightwood Children's Area - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Join us every Monday for LEGO Power Hour! Build your own creations to display in our library.  Program will take place in our study rooms 3 and 4. 

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: MH - Emily Brightwood Children's Area - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us every Monday for LEGO Power Hour! Build your own creations to display in our library.  Program will take place in our study rooms 3 and 4. 

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

Arts & Crafts

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Come to the library for Arts and Crafts for children 5 and up.  No registration needed and materials are provided.

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Come to the library for Arts and Crafts for children 5 and up.  No registration needed and materials are provided.

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

Preschool Storytime & Craft

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
NP - Children's Area - North Park at North Park Library
Program Type:
Art, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Please join us with your young ones for Preschool Storytime & Craft!
Ms. Sandy will have fun stories, songs, and a special craft to share!
This event takes place every Thursday except the 3rd Thursday each month.

Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: NP - Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Art, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Please join us with your young ones for Preschool Storytime & Craft!
Ms. Sandy will have fun stories, songs, and a special craft to share!
This event takes place every Thursday except the 3rd Thursday each month.

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

Art Loft for Adults

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Art, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Join us for a fun and creative craft workshop! 

All levels of experience are accepted. 

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Cultural Appreciation
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and creative craft workshop! 

All levels of experience are accepted. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Museum Day @ San Diego Museum of Art

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Come join us at (San Diego Museum of Art) SDMA for free entry, museum tour and storytime. Stay as long or as short as you'd like. 

Tours are designed for kids ages 0-5 and their caregivers.

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

Come join us at (San Diego Museum of Art) SDMA for free entry, museum tour and storytime. Stay as long or as short as you'd like. 

Tours are designed for kids ages 0-5 and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Drawing Class with Mr. Luan

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, Art
Age Group:
Preschoolers

I'll show kids how to draw basic shapes.  Then we'll add other elements to those shapes to create popular objects like people, bunnies, cars, fish, caterpillars, houses, etc..  Throughout the lessen I'll have them color parts of those ob

Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Art
Event Details:

I'll show kids how to draw basic shapes.  Then we'll add other elements to those shapes to create popular objects like people, bunnies, cars, fish, caterpillars, houses, etc..  Throughout the lessen I'll have them color parts of those ob

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Drawing Class with Mr. Luan

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
LV - Children's Storytime Nook - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Preschoolers

I'll show kids how to draw basic shapes.  Then we'll add other elements to those shapes to create popular objects like people, bunnies, cars, fish, caterpillars, houses, etc..  Throughout the lessen I'll have them color parts of those ob

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: LV - Children's Storytime Nook - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

I'll show kids how to draw basic shapes.  Then we'll add other elements to those shapes to create popular objects like people, bunnies, cars, fish, caterpillars, houses, etc..  Throughout the lessen I'll have them color parts of those ob

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Kids Craft Time

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
OB - Children's Area - Ocean Beach at Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age

Get crafty at the library every week! Each week there will be a unique craft that is fun for all ages. All supplies will be provided.

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Room: OB - Children's Area - Ocean Beach
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Get crafty at the library every week! Each week there will be a unique craft that is fun for all ages. All supplies will be provided.

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, March 12, 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. 

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 "Older Adults" group

Craft Circle

Thursday, March 12, 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
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 "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

Art Club

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Art Club for Youth/ Collaboration with Museum of Contemporary Art

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Art Club for Youth/ Collaboration with Museum of Contemporary 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
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, March 12, 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. 

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

Get Crafty with Miss Gaby!

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
SY - Caroline de Llamas Children's Area - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Art, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Join us for a new fun biweekly craft for children every other Thursday at 4pm...Let's Get Crafty with Miss Gaby!

Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: SY - Caroline de Llamas Children's Area - San Ysidro
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for a new fun biweekly craft for children every other Thursday at 4pm...Let's Get Crafty with Miss Gaby!

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, March 12, 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.

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 "All Ages" 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

Tinker Thursday

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Join us every Thursday for Tinker Thursday! Craft in community!

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: All Ages, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday for Tinker Thursday! Craft in community!

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

Arts and Crafts /Arte y Manualidades

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
LO - Children's Area - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Get messy, make mistakes, and prepare to make ART!

Join us every Thursday to get creative!

___________________________

¡Ensúciate, comete errores y prepárate para hacer ARTE!

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: LO - Children's Area - Logan Heights
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Get messy, make mistakes, and prepare to make ART!

Join us every Thursday to get creative!

___________________________

¡Ensúciate, comete errores y prepárate para hacer ARTE!

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, March 14, 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 "Elementary School Age" group

Saturday Drop In Craft

Saturday, March 14, 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

Art Class with Mel

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
LJ - IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Travel the world through different art techniques and styles on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, alongside professional artist Mel Clarkston.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Travel the world through different art techniques and styles on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, alongside professional artist Mel Clarkston.