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Bilingual Hindi/English Story Time

Saturday, May 16, 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! 

Cancelled
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 "All Ages" group

Mandarin Chinese Storytime

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us for Mandarin Chinese stories and songs with Ms. Canndy at the Community Room in the Mira Mesa Library. All ages are welcome! Th storytime will be on the 3rd Saturday of the month (subject to change).

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Join us for Mandarin Chinese stories and songs with Ms. Canndy at the Community Room in the Mira Mesa Library. All ages are welcome! Th storytime will be on the 3rd Saturday of the month (subject to change).

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

RB FOL Meeting

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
RB - Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

RB FOL board meeting.

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

RB FOL board meeting.

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Saturday Drop In Craft

Saturday, May 16, 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
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Garden Exchange

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
RP - Front Plaza - Rancho Penasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Stop and Swap: Seeds, Plants, Veggies, Fruits, Flowers and More!

Too many zucchinis? Lots of cut flowers? Succulents getting too big? Fruits and Veggies galore? Ordered too many radish seeds?

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

Stop and Swap: Seeds, Plants, Veggies, Fruits, Flowers and More!

Too many zucchinis? Lots of cut flowers? Succulents getting too big? Fruits and Veggies galore? Ordered too many radish seeds?

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

Bilingual Spanish-English Storytime and Craft

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
CM - Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Art, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, En Español, Literature
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Join Ms. Isabel and Mr. Jeff for stories read in both Spanish and English, with a fun and simple craft to follow.

Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: CM - Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, En Español, Literature
Event Details:

Join Ms. Isabel and Mr. Jeff for stories read in both Spanish and English, with a fun and simple craft to follow.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Preschool Storytime with Mr. Luan (IN-PERSON)

Saturday, May 16, 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 "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

French Conversation Group

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
LJ - Foushee Patio Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Gather together to speak, discuss, and enjoy sharing different aspects of the French language, culture, and heritage. 

 

For native and non-native speakers of all ages.

 

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Foushee Patio Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Gather together to speak, discuss, and enjoy sharing different aspects of the French language, culture, and heritage. 

 

For native and non-native speakers of all ages.

 

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

Saturday Story Time in the Park

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
KN - Park Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Saturday is Story Time in Kensington Park. Bring a blanket to sit on and get ready for stories, music, and bubbles! Recommended for ages 1-5. Older siblings are welcome to join in on the fun!

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

Saturday is Story Time in Kensington Park. Bring a blanket to sit on and get ready for stories, music, and bubbles! Recommended for ages 1-5. Older siblings are welcome to join in on the fun!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Lego and Rokenbok Club

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us every Saturday from 10am-noon for Lego and Rokenbok Club! Patrons will be able to build at their own pace.

We will provide a lego square to build on and patrons can continue to build on it week after week. 

Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Join us every Saturday from 10am-noon for Lego and Rokenbok Club! Patrons will be able to build at their own pace.

We will provide a lego square to build on and patrons can continue to build on it week after week. 

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

Signing Storytime

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
NP - Children's Area - North Park at North Park Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Enjoy some sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer from Signs at Play!

Come learn some simple signs and songs at this fun weekly event!

 

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

Enjoy some sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer from Signs at Play!

Come learn some simple signs and songs at this fun weekly event!

 

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

Paws & Tales Reading Program

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Practice your reading skills with a fluffy friend! Participants learn how to be safe around animals as they improve their reading skills.

Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room: PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Practice your reading skills with a fluffy friend! Participants learn how to be safe around animals as they improve their reading skills.

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

LEGO Free Play

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
NC - Children's Area - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Art, Early Learning, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

LEGO Free Play: Imagine and build with LEGO! Keep your engineering and problem-solving skills sharp using the library's LEGO bricks.

Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: NC - Children's Area - North Clairemont
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art, Early Learning, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

LEGO Free Play: Imagine and build with LEGO! Keep your engineering and problem-solving skills sharp using the library's LEGO bricks.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Pokemon Trading Card Game Hangout

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
MM - Seminar/Booksale Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages

Come test out your Pokémon Trainer skills and aim to be the very best at our Pokémon TCG hangout!

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: MM - Seminar/Booksale Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Come test out your Pokémon Trainer skills and aim to be the very best at our Pokémon TCG hangout!

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

Automotive Maintenance & Safety

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
DiscoverU, Wellness
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens

Are you interested in learning more about how to care for and maintain an automobile? Join us in this informative session to develop a foundation on automotive maintenance and safety!

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: DiscoverU, Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Are you interested in learning more about how to care for and maintain an automobile? Join us in this informative session to develop a foundation on automotive maintenance and safety!

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

Fix-It Clinic

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
MV - Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: MV - Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
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

IDEA lab CAD club school aged kids & teens

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
LJ - IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Beginner friendly computer-aided design (CAD) projects such as keychains and simple geometric models. 3D printing available during class. Open to all school aged children. No previous experience necessary. No reservations needed. 

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Beginner friendly computer-aided design (CAD) projects such as keychains and simple geometric models. 3D printing available during class. Open to all school aged children. No previous experience necessary. No reservations needed. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Chess Club

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
SK - Children's Nook - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages

Saturday of each month, come and join us with Mr. Jesus to learn the skills of playing Chess. For all ages.

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

Saturday of each month, come and join us with Mr. Jesus to learn the skills of playing Chess. For all ages.

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Intro to Python Programming Language

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age

Take your first step in learning one of the most popular and widely used computer programming languages in the world!

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Take your first step in learning one of the most popular and widely used computer programming languages in the world!

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, May 16, 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 "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Amantes de la Lectura. Novelas Hispano-Americanos en Español

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
NU - Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
En Español, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

El club de lectura será dirigido por la Sra. Toni Lampell, maestra en estudios hispánicos por la Universidad Francisco Marroquin de Guatemala.

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: NU - Community Room - North University
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: En Español, Literature
Event Details:

El club de lectura será dirigido por la Sra. Toni Lampell, maestra en estudios hispánicos por la Universidad Francisco Marroquin de Guatemala.

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

Genealogy Club

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Would you like to explore your family’s history? This club is for those who want to do genealogy research in a supportive research environment, connecting with others who love learning, and sharing their genealogy research journey.

Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Would you like to explore your family’s history? This club is for those who want to do genealogy research in a supportive research environment, connecting with others who love learning, and sharing their genealogy research journey.

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

2026 Winter/Spring Concert Series: Annelle Gregory, violin & Oksana Stock, piano

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
AC - Neil Morgan Auditorium - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

 

 

Scheherazade and More

 

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Neil Morgan Auditorium - Central
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Event Details:

 

 

Scheherazade and More

 

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

Suminagashi Workshop with ArtReach

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

In celebration of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, join us for this beginner-friendly suminagashi class which introduces participants to the traditional Japanese art of paper marbling.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

In celebration of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, join us for this beginner-friendly suminagashi class which introduces participants to the traditional Japanese art of paper marbling.