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Event List

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Mind & Body Fitness

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
PH - Teen Area - Paradise Hills at Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
Featured, Accessibility, Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

A class combining elements of yoga and QiGoing with seated and standing exercises, designed to improve strength, balance, flexibility and reduce stress.

Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Room: PH - Teen Area - Paradise Hills
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Accessibility, Wellness
Event Details:

A class combining elements of yoga and QiGoing with seated and standing exercises, designed to improve strength, balance, flexibility and reduce stress.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Preschool Storytime with Mr. Luan (IN-PERSON)

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Preschoolers

These 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!

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

These 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!

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

Music and Story Time with Do Re Tree

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Come and participate in an interactive music and story time.  Move with the music to warm-up and get ready to enjoy finger play, storytelling, and songs in Portuguese and English.

Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning
Event Details:

Come and participate in an interactive music and story time.  Move with the music to warm-up and get ready to enjoy finger play, storytelling, and songs in Portuguese and English.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Lowriders Forever® Stamp Commemorative First-Day-of-Issue Dedication Ceremony

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
LO - Community Room - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages

The United States Postal Service and the San Diego Public Library invite you to join us at the Logan Heights Branch Library on Friday, March 13, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: LO - Community Room - Logan Heights
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

The United States Postal Service and the San Diego Public Library invite you to join us at the Logan Heights Branch Library on Friday, March 13, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

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

Friday Wellness Series: Gentle Stretching Workshop

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
MV - Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Cancelled
Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: MV - Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Wellness
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group

Signing Storytime

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers

Join Ms Jennifer from Signs at Play!

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Accessibility, Literature
Event Details:

Join Ms Jennifer from Signs at Play!

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

Body Dynamics, by San Diego Continuing Education

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
MV - Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

This class provides students with an understanding of the Breath-Mind-Body dynamic and its relationship to health and wellness during the aging process.  Students learn breathing techniques for self-care, mental resilience, and physical relax

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: MV - Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

This class provides students with an understanding of the Breath-Mind-Body dynamic and its relationship to health and wellness during the aging process.  Students learn breathing techniques for self-care, mental resilience, and physical relax

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Silver Age Yoga - Limit 20; Get Program Number at Front Desk Before Each Session

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Older Adults

ALL PARTICIPANTS NEED TO GET A PROGRAM NUMBER AT THE FRONT DESK BEFORE EACH SESSION STARTING AT 12:30 PM. FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED. PROGRAM LIMIT 20 PARTICIPANTS

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

ALL PARTICIPANTS NEED TO GET A PROGRAM NUMBER AT THE FRONT DESK BEFORE EACH SESSION STARTING AT 12:30 PM. FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED. PROGRAM LIMIT 20 PARTICIPANTS

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

Mah Jongg

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Come play American Mah Jongg - a game of skill, strategy, and luck!

Experienced and novice players welcome. An instructor will be on hand to teach you.

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:

Come play American Mah Jongg - a game of skill, strategy, and luck!

Experienced and novice players welcome. An instructor will be on hand to teach you.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Make It! Fabric Bookmark Making Station

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
AC - IDEA Lab Program - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
All Ages

During the month of March, drop in anytime during the IDEA Lab's open hours to a make a fabric bookmark at our Fabric Bookmark Making Station.

Create your fabric bookmark to celebrate Read Across America.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - IDEA Lab Program - Central
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

During the month of March, drop in anytime during the IDEA Lab's open hours to a make a fabric bookmark at our Fabric Bookmark Making Station.

Create your fabric bookmark to celebrate Read Across America.

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

ESL Class

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

During the 6-week course, you will learn how to:

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement
Event Details:

During the 6-week course, you will learn how to:

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

Adult Craft: Book Page Wreath

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Learn how to use an old book to make a wreath for your favorite book lover!

Supplies are provided, so advance online registration is required.   

 

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Learn how to use an old book to make a wreath for your favorite book lover!

Supplies are provided, so advance online registration is required.   

 

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

Spanish Conversation Club

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
PR - Seminar Room (#118) - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, En Español
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Join the Spanish Club at PHR Library with Dalbert the Spanish Tutor!

Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room: PR - Seminar Room (#118) - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, En Español
Event Details:

Join the Spanish Club at PHR Library with Dalbert the Spanish Tutor!

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

Quiet Study: Open to Everyone

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Career & College
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
In preparation for finals week, the La Jolla/Riford Library's Seminar Room will have designated quiet study time set aside on the following days:

 

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Career & College
Event Details:
In preparation for finals week, the La Jolla/Riford Library's Seminar Room will have designated quiet study time set aside on the following days:

 

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

Music Adventures - Villa Musica

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Music Adventures, Ages 5-6

Requires registration with Villa Musica

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Music Adventures, Ages 5-6

Requires registration with Villa Musica

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

Learning Center: STEAM Discovery Hour

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
CH - Learning Center - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Get together with your friends after school and have fun with a big box of different STEAM projects and games.

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: CH - Learning Center - College-Rolando
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Get together with your friends after school and have fun with a big box of different STEAM projects and games.

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

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
RP - 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

If you don't know how to play chess, you can learn at Chess Club! 

All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced. Learn to play better!

All ages, children and adults are welcome.

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

If you don't know how to play chess, you can learn at Chess Club! 

All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced. Learn to play better!

All ages, children and adults are welcome.

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

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
How about a game of chess? All levels of chess experience are welcome, from beginners to advanced. If you don't know how to play chess, you can learn at Chess Club!
Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room: PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:
How about a game of chess? All levels of chess experience are welcome, from beginners to advanced. If you don't know how to play chess, you can learn at Chess Club!
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! Book Club

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
PO - Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Films
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Four lifelong friends have their lives forever changed after reading 50 Shades of Grey in their monthly book club.

2018 · 104 minutes · PG-13

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

Four lifelong friends have their lives forever changed after reading 50 Shades of Grey in their monthly book club.

2018 · 104 minutes · PG-13

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Movie Hangout: "Zootopia 2"

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
Featured, Films
Age Group:
All Ages

Hangout at the Paradise Hills Branch Library and watch family friendly movies.  

Enjoy FREE popcorn & yummy snacks. 

Come in with your pajamas, pillows, and stuff animal friends too! 

 

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Films
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Hangout at the Paradise Hills Branch Library and watch family friendly movies.  

Enjoy FREE popcorn & yummy snacks. 

Come in with your pajamas, pillows, and stuff animal friends too! 

 

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

Teen IDEA Lab /Laboratorio de Ideas para Adolescentes

Friday, March 13, 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!

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

KPop Club

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 3:45pm - 5:45pm
AC - Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor) - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens

Come listen to the latest releases, talk about the latest news, and more!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor) - Central
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Come listen to the latest releases, talk about the latest news, and more!

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Dancing Through the Pages

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Preschoolers

Southern California Ballet is partnering with the Rancho Bernardo Branch Library for “Dancing Through the Pages,” a program that allows children to explore movement and dance through storytelling!

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Southern California Ballet is partnering with the Rancho Bernardo Branch Library for “Dancing Through the Pages,” a program that allows children to explore movement and dance through storytelling!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Free Play Friday

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages

Kick off the weekend with family-friendly fun at the library. Join us in playing board games! For all ages. No registration required. 

 

Games You'll Love: 

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:

Kick off the weekend with family-friendly fun at the library. Join us in playing board games! For all ages. No registration required. 

 

Games You'll Love: