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Event List

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Age Group
Program Type
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Exhibits, Displays & Ongoing Programs
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This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Introduction to Computer Aided Design (CAD) with OnShape

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
PR - IDEA Lab - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens

Are you interested in learning Computer Aided Design (CAD)? Register to attend this introduction to CAD! Presented by your local FTC Team, RoboRavens, this program will cover the basics of CAD using Onshape. 

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room: PR - IDEA Lab - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Are you interested in learning Computer Aided Design (CAD)? Register to attend this introduction to CAD! Presented by your local FTC Team, RoboRavens, this program will cover the basics of CAD using Onshape. 

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Kids Book Club and Craft

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Balboa Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Elementary School Age

Join us each month for a  fun book discussion and craft for kids aged 8-10.

Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Join us each month for a  fun book discussion and craft for kids aged 8-10.

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

STEAM Explorers Club: Make your own stickers with ClickBitz

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age

STEAM Explorers Club is for 3rd through 6th graders who are interested in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Mathematics). Each week kids engage in a new and fun hands-on/minds-on activity exploring a wide range of subjects.

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

STEAM Explorers Club is for 3rd through 6th graders who are interested in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Mathematics). Each week kids engage in a new and fun hands-on/minds-on activity exploring a wide range of subjects.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Downtown Chess @ San Diego Central Library/1st Floor Lobby

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
AC - Lobby - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us every Thursday and Friday from 4:00pm - 5:30pm for Chess in the 1st floor main lobby. Downtown Chess meets in the 1st floor main lobby of the San Diego Central Library.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Lobby - Central
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday and Friday from 4:00pm - 5:30pm for Chess in the 1st floor main lobby. Downtown Chess meets in the 1st floor main lobby of the San Diego Central Library.

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

Intro to Classical Physics Part 2

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

This course is a two-part interactive introduction to classical physics (force, movement, energy, and more) filled with interactive demonstrations, science experiments, and activities lead by teen instructors from Project NexTech.

 

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

This course is a two-part interactive introduction to classical physics (force, movement, energy, and more) filled with interactive demonstrations, science experiments, and activities lead by teen instructors from Project NexTech.

 

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Spring into STEAM: Magical Adventures & Illusions in the STEMverse

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
BW - Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth at Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age

Get ready for a hands-on adventure where science feels like real magic and every kid becomes an explorer of curiosity!

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Room: BW - Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Get ready for a hands-on adventure where science feels like real magic and every kid becomes an explorer of curiosity!

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, March 20, 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 "Teens" group

The 3D Print Club

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
MX - Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab - Valencia Park/Malcom X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Teens

New to 3D printing? Ready to take your skills further? This club is for teens who want to explore the full creative process of 3D printing.

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: MX - Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab - Valencia Park/Malcom X
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

New to 3D printing? Ready to take your skills further? This club is for teens who want to explore the full creative process of 3D printing.

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

La Ti Do Group Singing - Villa Musica

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age

La Ti Do Group Singing, Ages 7-9

Requires registration with Villa Musica

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

La Ti Do Group Singing, Ages 7-9

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

Maker Space Workshops-Project NexTech

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:30pm
SR - Children's Area - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
  • Maker Space Workshops (Grades 1-5 / Ages 6-13): Build, design, and engineer your way through fun challenges like popsicle stick bridges, spaghetti and marshmallow towers, wooden cars, and more!
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: SR - Children's Area - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:
  • Maker Space Workshops (Grades 1-5 / Ages 6-13): Build, design, and engineer your way through fun challenges like popsicle stick bridges, spaghetti and marshmallow towers, wooden cars, and more!
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 "All Ages" group

Friends of the San Diego Public Library Monthly Book Sale

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 9:00am - 2:00pm
University Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
All Ages

The Friends of the San Diego Public Library will be hosting its next book sale at the University Heights Branch Library at 4193 Park Blvd (at Howard Ave), San Diego 92103. Enter at the Sprouts parking lot entrance via Howard Ave.

Library Branch: University Heights Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

The Friends of the San Diego Public Library will be hosting its next book sale at the University Heights Branch Library at 4193 Park Blvd (at Howard Ave), San Diego 92103. Enter at the Sprouts parking lot entrance via Howard Ave.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Art Express @ San Diego Museum of Art

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 9:45am - 2:00pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages, Preschoolers

Come join us at (San Diego Museum of Art) SDMA for free entry, tour, and art workshop.   Bus transportation will be provided to and from the museum.

Tours are designed for kids ages 4-12 and their caregivers.

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Age Group: All Ages, Preschoolers
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Come join us at (San Diego Museum of Art) SDMA for free entry, tour, and art workshop.   Bus transportation will be provided to and from the museum.

Tours are designed for kids ages 4-12 and their caregivers.

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

Dance Pants Bash!

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Bring the littles and come for a fun dance party and maybe a storytime!  We will dance to fun songs, use egg shakers, and dance with bubbles!

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Bring the littles and come for a fun dance party and maybe a storytime!  We will dance to fun songs, use egg shakers, and dance with bubbles!

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

STORYTIME & CRAFT

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
Art, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Please join us for storytime and craft every Saturday morning in the Children's Area at 10:00AM. 

Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art, Literature
Event Details:

Please join us for storytime and craft every Saturday morning in the Children's Area at 10:00AM. 

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

"Uke" Can Read: Young Readers Strum, Sing & Learn!

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
SM - Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age

"Uke" Can Read--Young Readers Strum, Sing & Learn!
7 Week Ukulele and Literacy Program for Ages 5-9

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: SM - Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Early Learning, Performing Arts
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

"Uke" Can Read--Young Readers Strum, Sing & Learn!
7 Week Ukulele and Literacy Program for Ages 5-9

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

A Book and a Ballerina Storytime

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Featured, Literature, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Join City Ballet of San Diego for "A Book and a Ballerina!" Enjoy listening to a read-aloud, hearing from a professional ballerina, and learning some basic dance steps.

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Featured, Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join City Ballet of San Diego for "A Book and a Ballerina!" Enjoy listening to a read-aloud, hearing from a professional ballerina, and learning some basic dance steps.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Mandarin Chinese Storytime

Saturday, March 21, 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 "All Ages" group

Music Appreciation Seminar

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
RP - Children's Area - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages

This program is presented by AmeriCal Youth Orchestra.

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: RP - Children's Area - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

This program is presented by AmeriCal Youth Orchestra.

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

Tech on the Go: Computer Skills Help

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
CT - Computer Lab - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Accessibility
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Do you need help learning how to use a computer, smart phone, or tablet?  Our Tech on the Go program supports San Diegans who need IT assistance.

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: CT - Computer Lab - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility
Event Details:

Do you need help learning how to use a computer, smart phone, or tablet?  Our Tech on the Go program supports San Diegans who need IT assistance.

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Saturday Drop In Craft

Saturday, March 21, 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 "All Ages" group

Serra Mesa Friends of the Library BOOK SALE

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Age Group:
All Ages

All proceeds go to the Friends of the Serra Mesa Library.

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

All proceeds go to the Friends of the Serra Mesa Library.

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, March 21, 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 "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Free Tax Prep Assistance

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Featured, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Stop by for FREE tax preparation assistance generously provided by AARP and the IRS to help most low-middle income taxpayers.

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Stop by for FREE tax preparation assistance generously provided by AARP and the IRS to help most low-middle income taxpayers.