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 Crafternoon: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Balboa Library Program Type: Art Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Make a craft-stick puppet inspired by the classic holiday story The Nutcracker and the Mouse King. For ages 4 and up. View Details 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 May 12 2026 Tue Crafternoon: 4:00pm–5:00pm Balboa Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Balboa Library Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Program Type: Art Event Details: Make a craft-stick puppet inspired by the classic holiday story The Nutcracker and the Mouse King. For ages 4 and up.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Mission Valley Kids Book and Craft Club Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:15pm MV - Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Literature Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Join us every second Tuesday for an entertaining book club where we’ll discuss a great kids book, do a related craft, and enjoy snacks. View Details This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group May 12 2026 Tue Mission Valley Kids Book and Craft Club 4:00pm–5:15pm 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: Art, Community Engagement, Literature Event Details: Join us every second Tuesday for an entertaining book club where we’ll discuss a great kids book, do a related craft, and enjoy snacks.
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 Drop-In Craft Tuesdays Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm LJ - IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library Program Type: Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Join us for drop-in craft Tuesdays. Kids of all ages can make a craft to take with them. All supplies provided. No reservations needed. View Details 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 May 12 2026 Tue Drop-In Craft Tuesdays 4:00pm–5:30pm La Jolla/Riford Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library Room: LJ - IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces Event Details: Join us for drop-in craft Tuesdays. Kids of all ages can make a craft to take with them. All supplies provided. No reservations needed.
This event is in the "Teens" group SAT Test Prep (Session 2) Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm MX - Seminar Room (A-B) - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU Age Group: Teens Get ready for the SAT! View Details Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Teens" group May 12 2026 Tue SAT Test Prep (Session 2) 4:00pm–6:00pm Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library Room: MX - Seminar Room (A-B) - Valencia Park/Malcolm X Age Group: Teens Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU Registration Encouraged Event Details: Get ready for the SAT!
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 at the Beach Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm PB - Lobby - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Let's play chess! All ages and skill levels are welcome to play casual games in our relaxed setting. 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 May 12 2026 Tue Chess at the Beach 4:00pm–7:00pm Pacific Beach/Taylor Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library Room: PB - Lobby - Pacific Beach/Taylor Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM Event Details: Let's play chess! All ages and skill levels are welcome to play casual games in our relaxed setting.
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 Uplift Homework Tutoring Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm SK - Children's Nook - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library Program Type: Homework Help Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Join us for on-site tutoring for students in K-12! Kids at Heart is a volunteer-based program that provides tutoring and mentorship services. 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 May 12 2026 Tue Uplift Homework Tutoring 4:00pm–7:00pm Skyline Hills Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library Room: SK - Children's Nook - Skyline Hills Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: Homework Help Event Details: Join us for on-site tutoring for students in K-12! Kids at Heart is a volunteer-based program that provides tutoring and mentorship services.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Piñata Science | Discover U Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm BW - Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth at Mountain View/Beckwourth Library Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Age Group: Elementary School Age There's always fun to be had with piñatas! Join us to learn how piñatas are constructed, the different materials they're made of, and how it all affects the science of force. Participants will have the opportunity to make their own piñatas. View Details Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group May 12 2026 Tue Piñata Science | Discover U 4:30pm–5:30pm Mountain View/Beckwourth Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library Room: BW - Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth Age Group: Elementary School Age Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: There's always fun to be had with piñatas! Join us to learn how piñatas are constructed, the different materials they're made of, and how it all affects the science of force. Participants will have the opportunity to make their own piñatas.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Lego Builders Club Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm NU - Community Room - North University at North University Community Library Program Type: Science/STEAM Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Come build your creations while making new friends! All Legos will be supplied by the North University Community Branch Library. View Details This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group May 12 2026 Tue Lego Builders Club 5:00pm–6:00pm North University Community Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North University Community Library Room: NU - Community Room - North University Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Program Type: Science/STEAM Event Details: Come build your creations while making new friends! All Legos will be supplied by the North University Community Branch Library.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group Finances & Budgeting Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm LO - Community Room - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library Program Type: DiscoverU, Wellness Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults Join us in understanding greater financial literacy through learning how to read and interpret paychecks, the purpose of different tax forms, and budgeting realistically. This is an in-person program. Registration is encouraged. View Details Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group May 12 2026 Tue Finances & Budgeting 5:00pm–6:30pm Logan Heights Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Logan Heights Library Room: LO - Community Room - Logan Heights Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults Program Type: DiscoverU, Wellness Registration Encouraged Event Details: Join us in understanding greater financial literacy through learning how to read and interpret paychecks, the purpose of different tax forms, and budgeting realistically. This is an in-person program. Registration is encouraged.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Game Room Tuesday, May 12, 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. View Details This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 12 2026 Tue Teen Game Room 5:00pm–6:45pm Central Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group San Carlos Youth Chess Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm SC - Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery - San Carlos at San Carlos Library Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Are you the next Judith Polgar? Do you aspire to become the next Beth Harmon? Can you dethrone Magnus Carlsen and become the Chess World Champion? Or, do you simply want to enhance your memory and prevent Alzheimer’s? View Details This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group May 12 2026 Tue San Carlos Youth Chess 5:00pm–7:00pm 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: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Event Details: Are you the next Judith Polgar? Do you aspire to become the next Beth Harmon? Can you dethrone Magnus Carlsen and become the Chess World Champion? Or, do you simply want to enhance your memory and prevent Alzheimer’s?
This event is in the "All Ages" group Tinker Tuesdays Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library Program Type: Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM Age Group: All Ages Bring your ideas to life at our Mobile Maker Lab in the Mission Hills-Hillcrest Library. Learn to use various programs and equipment such as our 3D printer and die cut machine powered by Silhouette Studio. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group May 12 2026 Tue Tinker Tuesdays 5:00pm–7:00pm 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: All Ages Program Type: Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM Event Details: Bring your ideas to life at our Mobile Maker Lab in the Mission Hills-Hillcrest Library. Learn to use various programs and equipment such as our 3D printer and die cut machine powered by Silhouette Studio.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Pajama Storytime Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm PO - San Salvador Clubhouse - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library Program Type: Early Learning, Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Come enjoy a pajama party with us in the cozy, downstairs reading nook! View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group May 12 2026 Tue Pajama Storytime 5:30pm–6:00pm Point Loma/Hervey Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library Room: PO - San Salvador Clubhouse - Point Loma/Hervey Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Program Type: Early Learning, Literature Event Details: Come enjoy a pajama party with us in the cozy, downstairs reading nook!
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group The Focused Fiction Writing Group Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm PR - IDEA Lab - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults San Diego Writers Ink welcomes Fiction writers at any stage to join the Fiction Focused Writing Group located inside the Pacific Highlands Ranch Library. 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 May 12 2026 Tue The Focused Fiction Writing Group 5:30pm–7:30pm Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Room: PR - IDEA Lab - Pacific Highlands Ranch Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature Event Details: San Diego Writers Ink welcomes Fiction writers at any stage to join the Fiction Focused Writing Group located inside the Pacific Highlands Ranch Library.
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 CERT | HOME/KITCHEN FIRE SAFETY & ESCAPE PLAN Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm SM - Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults In collaboration with the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), SDPL is providing free emergency preparedness classes for the community. Register Now Registration Encouraged 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 May 12 2026 Tue CERT | HOME/KITCHEN FIRE SAFETY & ESCAPE PLAN 6:00pm–7:00pm 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: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement Registration Encouraged Event Details: In collaboration with the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), SDPL is providing free emergency preparedness classes for the community.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Friends of the North University Community Library Meeting Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm NU - Community Room - North University at North University Community Library Program Type: Community Engagement Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults The Friends of the North University Community Library are a nonprofit that supports the programs and initiatives of our home library. 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 May 12 2026 Tue Friends of the North University Community Library Meeting 6:00pm–7:00pm North University Community Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North University Community Library Room: NU - Community Room - North University Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community Engagement Event Details: The Friends of the North University Community Library are a nonprofit that supports the programs and initiatives of our home 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 Journal Jam Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm NP - Adult Reading Area - North Park at North Park Library Program Type: Featured, Art, Wellness Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Journal Jam at the Library is every second Tuesday of the month at 6:00pm! 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 May 12 2026 Tue Journal Jam 6:00pm–7:00pm North Park Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Park Library Room: NP - Adult Reading Area - North Park Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Featured, Art, Wellness Event Details: Journal Jam at the Library is every second Tuesday of the month at 6:00pm!
This event is in the "Adults" group Mindfulness & Movement Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library Program Type: Featured, Wellness Age Group: Adults Aryn Rannazzisi leads a gentle paced class combining breath work and postures (asanas) to promote strength, flexibility and balance. This all-level class will include inversions, back bends and sun salutations. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 12 2026 Tue Mindfulness & Movement 6:00pm–7:00pm Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library Room: BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin Age Group: Adults Program Type: Featured, Wellness Event Details: Aryn Rannazzisi leads a gentle paced class combining breath work and postures (asanas) to promote strength, flexibility and balance. This all-level class will include inversions, back bends and sun salutations.
This event is in the "Adults" group Mystery Book Club Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm NC - Meeting Room - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library Program Type: Book Discussion, Community Engagement Age Group: Adults North Clairemont Mystery Book Club meets the second Tuesday of each month (except December) from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 12 2026 Tue Mystery Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm North Clairemont Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Clairemont Library Room: NC - Meeting Room - North Clairemont Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion, Community Engagement Event Details: North Clairemont Mystery Book Club meets the second Tuesday of each month (except December) from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group SRCA Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Program Type: Community Engagement Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Open to the public 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 May 12 2026 Tue SRCA 6:00pm–7:30pm Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Room: SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community Engagement Event Details: Open to the public
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Pajama Storytime Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Program Type: Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Get those slippers kickin' at Pajama Storytime! Join Ms. Maureen every Tuesday from 6:30-7 p.m. for stories and songs selected for toddlers and preschoolers. Shhhh! Don’t tell them we’re getting them ready for kindergarten. View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group May 12 2026 Tue Pajama Storytime 6:30pm–7:00pm Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Room: PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Literature Event Details: Get those slippers kickin' at Pajama Storytime! Join Ms. Maureen every Tuesday from 6:30-7 p.m. for stories and songs selected for toddlers and preschoolers. Shhhh! Don’t tell them we’re getting them ready for kindergarten.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Pajama Storytime with Ms. Carrie Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm SM - Children's Area - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library Program Type: Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Put on your favorite PJs and join Ms. Carrie in the Community Room Tuesday evenings for a pajama storytime. Pajamas are encouraged, but not required. No sign up required. View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group May 12 2026 Tue Pajama Storytime with Ms. Carrie 6:30pm–7:00pm Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library Room: SM - Children's Area - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Program Type: Literature Event Details: Put on your favorite PJs and join Ms. Carrie in the Community Room Tuesday evenings for a pajama storytime. Pajamas are encouraged, but not required. No sign up required.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group English as a Second Language (ESL) Conversation Group Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm MM - Seminar/Booksale Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library Program Type: Cultural Appreciation Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Join us for casual, friendly conversation designed to increase participants' comfort with the English language and maybe make new friends. 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 May 12 2026 Tue English as a Second Language (ESL) Conversation Group 6:30pm–7:30pm Mira Mesa Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library Room: MM - Seminar/Booksale Room - Mira Mesa Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Cultural Appreciation Event Details: Join us for casual, friendly conversation designed to increase participants' comfort with the English language and maybe make new friends.
Friends of the library Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm SR - Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library View Details May 12 2026 Tue Friends of the library 6:30pm–7:30pm Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Room: SR - Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
