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Chess Club

Friday, January 23, 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, January 23, 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 "Middle School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Anime Club

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 3:45pm - 5:45pm
AC - Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor) - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Films
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens

Enjoy anime? So do we! Join us and watch anime!

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

Enjoy anime? So do we! Join us and watch anime!

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

Craft Circle for Adults

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
NC - Meeting Room - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Tired of crafting alone? Join our Craft Circle for Adults! Share ideas and improve your skills. Start on a new project or bring your work in progress to:

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

Tired of crafting alone? Join our Craft Circle for Adults! Share ideas and improve your skills. Start on a new project or bring your work in progress to:

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

Bilingual Hindi/English Story Time

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
MM - Children's Area - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Join us for a Bilingual Hindi-English Story Time, music, crafts and play! 

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: MM - Children's Area - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Join us for a Bilingual Hindi-English Story Time, music, crafts and 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

LEGO Club

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
TS - Community Room - Tierrasanta at Tierrasanta Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Free play with LEGO bricks encourages creativity and improves social skills. Designed for ages 5+

Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: TS - Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Free play with LEGO bricks encourages creativity and improves social skills. Designed for ages 5+

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Preschool Storytime with Mr. Luan (IN-PERSON)

Saturday, January 24, 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
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Kathryn the Grape Music Show

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
KN - Park Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Join local musician Kathryn the Grape for a dance and music party that will have your little ones dancing, singing, and grooving as part of our Summer Reading Program!

Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: KN - Park Area - Kensington
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join local musician Kathryn the Grape for a dance and music party that will have your little ones dancing, singing, and grooving as part of our Summer Reading Program!

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

Adult Ballet & Youth Ballet/Jazz Classes - San Diego Ballet

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults

NEW LOCATION: CITY HEIGHTS LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM

Open Adult Ballet Class 10:30am - 12:00pm

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
Program Type: Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Event Details:

NEW LOCATION: CITY HEIGHTS LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM

Open Adult Ballet Class 10:30am - 12:00pm

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

Basic Clothes Mending: a Hands-on Workshop presented by Clicbitz!

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Join us for basic clothes mending workshop! This is 2-hour class covers the basics of using a sewing machine, shows how to hem a pair of denim jeans and how to sew on a button.

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

Join us for basic clothes mending workshop! This is 2-hour class covers the basics of using a sewing machine, shows how to hem a pair of denim jeans and how to sew on a button.

San Diego Independent Scholars Monthly Lecture Series

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
NU - Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: NU - Community Room - North University
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
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

RB Chess Club

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

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!

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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!

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

Blood Drive with the American National Red Cross

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 7:00pm
LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

On January 26th we’ll roll up our sleeves and help save lives! The Red Cross has 140 years of experience providing humanitarian aid—including more than 75 years of supplying blood to those in need.

 

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:

On January 26th we’ll roll up our sleeves and help save lives! The Red Cross has 140 years of experience providing humanitarian aid—including more than 75 years of supplying blood to those in need.

 

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

Monday, January 26, 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

Rummikub at the Library

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
RB - Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Come and join the fun!

Meet new people and learn to play this fast-paced, easy, and very enjoyable game. Plus, it helps develop and sharpen sequencing, pattern recognition, and pattern skills. 

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: RB - Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Come and join the fun!

Meet new people and learn to play this fast-paced, easy, and very enjoyable game. Plus, it helps develop and sharpen sequencing, pattern recognition, and pattern skills. 

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

Stay Sharp with Board Games

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Feeling forgetful? Preserving your mental abilities as you get older is easier than you might think — and it can even be fun. Stimulating your mind by playing games and learning new skills can help keep your brain healthy as you age.

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

Feeling forgetful? Preserving your mental abilities as you get older is easier than you might think — and it can even be fun. Stimulating your mind by playing games and learning new skills can help keep your brain healthy as you age.

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

Teen Game Room

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
AC - Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor) - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Madden, NBA 2K 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
Event Details:

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Madden, NBA 2K and more. 

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

Pajamas Storytime

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
RB - Snook's Nook Storytime Area - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

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

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

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

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Winter Reading Challenge Finale at the Museum of Us

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
All Ages

Come celebrate the 2026 Winter Reading Challenge: Every Picture Tells a Story Finale at the Museum of Us! During the event

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Come celebrate the 2026 Winter Reading Challenge: Every Picture Tells a Story Finale at the Museum of Us! During the event

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group

Baby Play & Learn

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
OB - Children's Area - Ocean Beach at Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers

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.

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Room: OB - 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.

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

Meditation

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Whether you're new to meditation or have been practicing for years, this session is designed to immerse yourself in relaxation and tranquility as you are guided through various techniques, including breathwork, visualization, and mindfulness exerc

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

Whether you're new to meditation or have been practicing for years, this session is designed to immerse yourself in relaxation and tranquility as you are guided through various techniques, including breathwork, visualization, and mindfulness exerc

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

Chair Yoga

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
SM - Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

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.

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: SM - 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.

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

Gentle Yoga: Chair/Mat

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Join Bernadette with Silver Age Yoga for gentle yoga classes that can be done on a mat or seated in a chair.

All skill levels are welcome. Please bring your mat and water.

Space is limited. First come, first served.

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:

Join Bernadette with Silver Age Yoga for gentle yoga classes that can be done on a mat or seated in a chair.

All skill levels are welcome. Please bring your mat and water.

Space is limited. First come, first served.

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Villa Musica - Violin Classes

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age

Violin classes with Villa Musica!

String FUNdamentals: Beginning Violin, ages 5-7, 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

String Play: Beginning Violin, ages 8-12, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Violin classes with Villa Musica!

String FUNdamentals: Beginning Violin, ages 5-7, 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

String Play: Beginning Violin, ages 8-12, 4:00pm - 4:45pm