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This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Cochineal & Natural Dyes

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
OB - Children's Area - Ocean Beach at Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age

Explore the science behind natural dyes! In this hands-on program, participants will learn about the cochineal, a small-scale insect that has been used for centuries to produce vibrant red and pink dyes, and other natural dyes.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Room: OB - Children's Area - Ocean Beach
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Explore the science behind natural dyes! In this hands-on program, participants will learn about the cochineal, a small-scale insect that has been used for centuries to produce vibrant red and pink dyes, and other natural dyes.

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

Time Management Tricks

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
BA - Children's Area - Balboa at Balboa Library
Program Type:
DiscoverU, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults

Too much to do and not sure where to start? In this hands-on program, practice how to plan your day, prioritize tasks, and beat procrastination to reach your goals and build success.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Balboa Library
Room: BA - Children's Area - Balboa
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: DiscoverU, Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Too much to do and not sure where to start? In this hands-on program, practice how to plan your day, prioritize tasks, and beat procrastination to reach your goals and build success.

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

Basics of College Readiness: A-G Requirements Completion

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
LO - Community Room - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Career & College, DiscoverU
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults

Are you on track to meet the A-G requirements for UC and CSU admissions?

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: LO - Community Room - Logan Heights
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Are you on track to meet the A-G requirements for UC and CSU admissions?

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Automobile Design

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age

Get your imagination flowing and explore the fascinating automobile engineering and design field! You will go on an enlightening adventure that explores the many parts that go into making an automobile work.

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

Get your imagination flowing and explore the fascinating automobile engineering and design field! You will go on an enlightening adventure that explores the many parts that go into making an automobile work.

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

My Voice Matters

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Program Type:
DiscoverU, Wellness
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Can't find the right words? Build confidence and learn how to speak up for yourself and others respectfully and safely in this interactive program. Make new connections and strengthen existing ones while gaining lifelong skills. 

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room: PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: DiscoverU, Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Can't find the right words? Build confidence and learn how to speak up for yourself and others respectfully and safely in this interactive program. Make new connections and strengthen existing ones while gaining lifelong skills. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

SAT Test Prep (Session 1)

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Program Type:
Career & College, DiscoverU
Age Group:
Teens

Get ready for the SAT!

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room: PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Get ready for the SAT!

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

Project In A Box

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
PH - Teen Area - Paradise Hills at Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
DiscoverU, Program Includes Kit, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens

Join us for a fun hands-on project while you explore various topics in engineering. [Project to be announced.]

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Room: PH - Teen Area - Paradise Hills
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: DiscoverU, Program Includes Kit, Science/STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Join us for a fun hands-on project while you explore various topics in engineering. [Project to be announced.]

This event is in the "Teens" group

Navigating the College Application Process

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Career & College, DiscoverU
Age Group:
Teens

Know what to expect as you prepare for college! Get the details on how to approach the college application process, including the different types of applications, such as the UC, CSU, Common Application, and private college applications.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Know what to expect as you prepare for college! Get the details on how to approach the college application process, including the different types of applications, such as the UC, CSU, Common Application, and private college applications.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Cooking for Teens

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
AC - Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor) - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, DiscoverU, Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

Have you been wanting to try out new recipes from around the world? Join us in learning healthier cooking habits from different countries!

This is an in-person program. Registration is encouraged.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor) - Central
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, DiscoverU, Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Have you been wanting to try out new recipes from around the world? Join us in learning healthier cooking habits from different countries!

This is an in-person program. Registration is encouraged.

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

Problem Solvers: Oil Spill

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
PH - Teen Area - Paradise Hills at Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Help solve a worldwide issue! In this interactive program, participants will learn about oil spills and the science behind them. Working together, participants will come up with solutions to solve this important issue.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Room: PH - Teen Area - Paradise Hills
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Help solve a worldwide issue! In this interactive program, participants will learn about oil spills and the science behind them. Working together, participants will come up with solutions to solve this important issue.

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

Transitioning from High School to College

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Career & College, DiscoverU
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults

Get ready for college life! Know what to expect academically, socially, and personally when you get to college.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Get ready for college life! Know what to expect academically, socially, and personally when you get to college.

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

Automobile Design

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
BA - Children's Area - Balboa at Balboa Library
Program Type:
DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Get your imagination flowing and explore the fascinating automobile engineering and design field! You will go on an enlightening adventure that explores the many parts that go into making an automobile work.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Balboa Library
Room: BA - Children's Area - Balboa
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Get your imagination flowing and explore the fascinating automobile engineering and design field! You will go on an enlightening adventure that explores the many parts that go into making an automobile work.

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

Healthy Cooking: Eat Your Colors of the Rainbow - Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Cultural Appreciation, DiscoverU, Wellness
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with us and learn new and healthier recipes using ingredients from the colors of the rainbow!

A program designed to promote more whole food and healthier options for everyday life. 

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Celebration Month, Cultural Appreciation, DiscoverU, Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with us and learn new and healthier recipes using ingredients from the colors of the rainbow!

A program designed to promote more whole food and healthier options for everyday life. 

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Tech Time Travelers

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
MV - Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age

Explore how technology changed over time -- typewriters, flip phones, and futuristic AI!

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: MV - Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Explore how technology changed over time -- typewriters, flip phones, and futuristic AI!

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

Self-Care: Taking Care of You

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
PH - Teen Area - Paradise Hills at Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
DiscoverU, Wellness
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Explore methods of physical and mental self-care with a wellness activity, then join us in learning a delicious healthy recipe that boosts our moods!

This is an in-person program. Registration is encouraged.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Room: PH - Teen Area - Paradise Hills
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: DiscoverU, Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Explore methods of physical and mental self-care with a wellness activity, then join us in learning a delicious healthy recipe that boosts our moods!

This is an in-person program. Registration is encouraged.

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

Squishy Circuits

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
CH - Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Explore the basics of electrical circuits! Through hands-on activities using components such as batteries, wires, and LEDs, inquisitive participants will investigate current, voltage, resistance in closed circuits.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: CH - Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Explore the basics of electrical circuits! Through hands-on activities using components such as batteries, wires, and LEDs, inquisitive participants will investigate current, voltage, resistance in closed circuits.

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

Time Management Tricks

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
OK - Main Area - Oak Park at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
DiscoverU, Wellness
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens

Too much to do and not sure where to start? In this hands-on program, practice how to plan your day, prioritize tasks, and beat procrastination to reach your goals and build success.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: OK - Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: DiscoverU, Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Too much to do and not sure where to start? In this hands-on program, practice how to plan your day, prioritize tasks, and beat procrastination to reach your goals and build success.

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

Little Tech Lab | Taste of Technology

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Featured, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Explore what makes the tech world run! In this hands-on program, participants will learn how algorithms, design thinking, and wire framing work while increasing their digital awareness and creating their own prototype in Canva.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Featured, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Explore what makes the tech world run! In this hands-on program, participants will learn how algorithms, design thinking, and wire framing work while increasing their digital awareness and creating their own prototype in Canva.

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Tech Time Travelers

Saturday, March 21, 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

Explore how technology changed over time -- typewriters, flip phones, and futuristic AI!

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:

Explore how technology changed over time -- typewriters, flip phones, and futuristic AI!

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

Automotive Maintenance & Safety

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
DiscoverU, Wellness
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults

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: Logan Heights Library
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
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

Launchpad: Entrepreneurship Boot Camp

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
AC - Wells Fargo Technology Learning Center (4th Floor) - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured, Career & College, DiscoverU
Age Group:
Teens

Curious about starting your own business but not sure where to start? Through the expertise of UC San Diego faculty, teamwork, exercises, and discussions with founders of startups, participants will learn how to:

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Wells Fargo Technology Learning Center (4th Floor) - Central
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Featured, Career & College, DiscoverU
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Curious about starting your own business but not sure where to start? Through the expertise of UC San Diego faculty, teamwork, exercises, and discussions with founders of startups, participants will learn how to:

This event is in the "Teens" group

Launchpad: Entrepreneurship Boot Camp

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
AC - Wells Fargo Technology Learning Center (4th Floor) - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured, Career & College, DiscoverU
Age Group:
Teens

Curious about starting your own business but not sure where to start? Through the expertise of UC San Diego faculty, teamwork, exercises, and discussions with founders of startups, participants will learn how to:

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Wells Fargo Technology Learning Center (4th Floor) - Central
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Featured, Career & College, DiscoverU
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Curious about starting your own business but not sure where to start? Through the expertise of UC San Diego faculty, teamwork, exercises, and discussions with founders of startups, participants will learn how to:

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

Degree or No Degree: Discovering Your Options

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Career & College, DiscoverU
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults

Explore the value of different post-high school paths -- from 4-year universities to trade schools -- and discover which route fits your goals.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Explore the value of different post-high school paths -- from 4-year universities to trade schools -- and discover which route fits your goals.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Launchpad: Entrepreneurship Boot Camp

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
AC - Wells Fargo Technology Learning Center (4th Floor) - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured, Career & College, DiscoverU
Age Group:
Teens

Curious about starting your own business but not sure where to start? Through the expertise of UC San Diego faculty, teamwork, exercises, and discussions with founders of startups, participants will learn how to:

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Wells Fargo Technology Learning Center (4th Floor) - Central
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Featured, Career & College, DiscoverU
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Curious about starting your own business but not sure where to start? Through the expertise of UC San Diego faculty, teamwork, exercises, and discussions with founders of startups, participants will learn how to: