This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Signing Storytime Saturday, January 24, 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! View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Signing Storytime 11:00am–11:30am North Park Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "All Ages" 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 Knitting and Crochet Circle Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library Age Group: All Ages, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Join the knitting and crochet circle. Improve your skills in these traditional art forms. Bring your project for social crafting! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" 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 Jan 24 2026 Sat Knitting and Crochet Circle 11:00am–12:00pm Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library Age Group: All Ages, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Event Details: Join the knitting and crochet circle. Improve your skills in these traditional art forms. Bring your project for social crafting!
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 to Read Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm NC - Meeting Room - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library Program Type: Featured, Accessibility, Early Learning, Homework Help, Literature, Wellness Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Children Ages 3+ can read aloud to trained and certified therapy dogs. “Paws to Read” is designed to help children improve their reading skills and confidence in reading out loud. 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 Jan 24 2026 Sat Paws to Read 11:00am–12:00pm North Clairemont Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Clairemont Library Room: NC - Meeting Room - North Clairemont Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: Featured, Accessibility, Early Learning, Homework Help, Literature, Wellness Event Details: Children Ages 3+ can read aloud to trained and certified therapy dogs. “Paws to Read” is designed to help children improve their reading skills and confidence in reading out loud.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Learn Scratch: Games & Probability | Taste of Technology Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm Skyline Hills Library Program Type: Featured, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Age Group: Middle School Age Dive into game making! Build your own rock, paper, scissors game in Scratch as you learn foundational computer programming concepts and how math and probability play an important role. Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Learn Scratch: Games & Probability | Taste of Technology 11:00am–12:30pm Skyline Hills Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library Age Group: Middle School Age Program Type: Featured, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Dive into game making! Build your own rock, paper, scissors game in Scratch as you learn foundational computer programming concepts and how math and probability play an important role.
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, January 24, 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. 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 Jan 24 2026 Sat LEGO Free Play 11:00am–1:00pm North Clairemont Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 2026 Local Author Expo and Showcase Exhibit Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:00pm AC - Neil Morgan Auditorium - Central at Central Library Program Type: Featured, Author Talk, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Local Author Age Group: All Ages THE LOCAL AUTHOR EXPOPublic Opening of the 2026 San Diego Local Author Showcase of Published Books2026 Local Authors, Guests and Members of the San Diego Comunity: Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 24 2026 Sat 2026 Local Author Expo and Showcase Exhibit 11:00am–4:00pm Central Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Central Library Room: AC - Neil Morgan Auditorium - Central Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Featured, Author Talk, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Local Author Registration Encouraged Event Details: THE LOCAL AUTHOR EXPOPublic Opening of the 2026 San Diego Local Author Showcase of Published Books2026 Local Authors, Guests and Members of the San Diego Comunity:
Innovation Station Science Fun! Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm LJ - IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM Join us at the Innovation Station where we'll learn about electricity by making LED light up cards. All supplies are provided and no reservations are needed. Open to all school age kids. View Details Jan 24 2026 Sat Innovation Station Science Fun! 11:30am–12:30pm La Jolla/Riford Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library Room: LJ - IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM Event Details: Join us at the Innovation Station where we'll learn about electricity by making LED light up cards. All supplies are provided and no reservations are needed. Open to all school age kids.
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, January 24, 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. 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 Jan 24 2026 Sat IDEA lab CAD club school aged kids & teens 1:00pm–2:30pm La Jolla/Riford Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library Room: LJ - IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford Age Group: 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 "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Page Turners Book Club Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm NU - Seminar 1 - North University at North University Community Library Program Type: Book Discussion, Literature Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults The Page Turners will be discussing The Overstory by Richard Powers. 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 Jan 24 2026 Sat Page Turners Book Club 1:00pm–2:30pm North University Community Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North University Community Library Room: NU - Seminar 1 - North University Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Book Discussion, Literature Event Details: The Page Turners will be discussing The Overstory by Richard Powers.
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. View Details Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Basic Clothes Mending: a Hands-on Workshop presented by Clicbitz! 1:00pm–3:00pm Mira Mesa Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Make It! Zine Making Station Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm AC - IDEA Lab Program - Central at Central Library Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces Age Group: All Ages Throughout the month of January, drop in anytime during the IDEA Lab's open hours to a make a zine at our Zine Making Station. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Make It! Zine Making Station 1:00pm–5:00pm Central Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Central Library Room: AC - IDEA Lab Program - Central Age Group: All Ages Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces Event Details: Throughout the month of January, drop in anytime during the IDEA Lab's open hours to a make a zine at our Zine Making Station.
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 View Details Jan 24 2026 Sat San Diego Independent Scholars Monthly Lecture Series 1:30pm–3:00pm North University Community Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North University Community Library Room: NU - Community Room - North University Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
This event is in the "Teens" group From Brainstorm to Final Draft: Hands-On College Essay Workshop Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library Program Type: Career & College Age Group: Teens Are you struggling to compose your college entrance essay? We are here to help! Learn how to brainstorm, write a draft, and complete your final version of your college essay! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 24 2026 Sat From Brainstorm to Final Draft: Hands-On College Essay Workshop 2:00pm–2:45pm City Heights/Weingart Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library Room: CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart Age Group: Teens Program Type: Career & College Event Details: Are you struggling to compose your college entrance essay? We are here to help! Learn how to brainstorm, write a draft, and complete your final version of your college essay!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Chess Club Saturday, January 24, 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. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Chess Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Skyline Hills Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 Game Making Saturday, January 24, 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 Experience the thrill of making your very first video game! Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Game Making 2:00pm–3:00pm Linda Vista Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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: Experience the thrill of making your very first video game!
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Study Smarter, Not Harder Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Logan Heights Library Program Type: DiscoverU, Wellness Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens Have trouble studying effectively? Join us for a hands-on workshop full of brain-friendly tricks, note-taking tips, and time management skills techniques. This is an in-person program. Registration is encouraged. Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Study Smarter, Not Harder 2:00pm–3:00pm Logan Heights Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Logan Heights Library Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: DiscoverU, Wellness Registration Encouraged Event Details: Have trouble studying effectively? Join us for a hands-on workshop full of brain-friendly tricks, note-taking tips, and time management skills techniques. This is an in-person program. Registration is encouraged.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Time Management Workshop Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm OK - Main Area - Oak Park at Oak Park Library Program Type: Featured, Career & College Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults Out with the old—In with the NEW! Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Time Management Workshop 2:00pm–3:00pm Oak Park Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Oak Park Library Room: OK - Main Area - Oak Park Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults Program Type: Featured, Career & College Registration Encouraged Event Details: Out with the old—In with the NEW!
La Jolla Theatre Ensemble: Staged Reading Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library Details coming soon. View Details Jan 24 2026 Sat La Jolla Theatre Ensemble: Staged Reading 2:00pm–3:30pm La Jolla/Riford Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library Room: LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford Event Details: Details coming soon.
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! 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 Jan 24 2026 Sat RB Chess Club 2:00pm–3:30pm Rancho Bernardo Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "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 Everything You Need to Know About Abortion in One Hour or Less: a TuYo Theatre production Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm OT - Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Performing Arts Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Set in an Oklahoma high school in December 2023, Everything You Need to Know About Abortion in One Hour or Less tells the story of an educator ready to retire. View Details 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 Jan 24 2026 Sat Everything You Need to Know About Abortion in One Hour or Less: a TuYo Theatre production 2:00pm–4:00pm Otay Mesa-Nestor Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library Room: OT - Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Performing Arts Event Details: Set in an Oklahoma high school in December 2023, Everything You Need to Know About Abortion in One Hour or Less tells the story of an educator ready to retire.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Birding for Kids Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library Program Type: Featured, Science/STEAM Age Group: Elementary School Age Kids ages 5 & up are invited to learn about local birds, where they live, their sounds, and how to see them in this fun, interactive program with the Palomar Audubon Society. View Details This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Birding for Kids 2:30pm–3:30pm 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: Elementary School Age Program Type: Featured, Science/STEAM Event Details: Kids ages 5 & up are invited to learn about local birds, where they live, their sounds, and how to see them in this fun, interactive program with the Palomar Audubon Society.
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 3D Lab Open Hours Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:30pm - 5:30pm 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, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults We are excited to offer 3D Printing in person! Stop by the La Jolla/Riford Library's IDEA Lab during open lab hours with your .STL file and staff will be happy to assist you. 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 Jan 24 2026 Sat 3D Lab Open Hours 2:30pm–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: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM Event Details: We are excited to offer 3D Printing in person! Stop by the La Jolla/Riford Library's IDEA Lab during open lab hours with your .STL file and staff will be happy to assist you.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Intro to Engineering with Project NexTech Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library Program Type: Science/STEAM Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age This workshop will introduce more applicable engineering concepts through engineering challenges that walk students through real-world fields and problems faced by engineers. Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Intro to Engineering with Project NexTech 3:00pm–5:00pm Pacific Beach/Taylor Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library Room: PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Program Type: Science/STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: This workshop will introduce more applicable engineering concepts through engineering challenges that walk students through real-world fields and problems faced by engineers.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Adult Coloring Club Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm TS - Main Area - Tierrasanta at Tierrasanta Library Program Type: Art Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults The Tierrasanta Library Adult Coloring Club is a group that gathers to color for relaxation and creativity. We meet in-person every Saturday afternoon, offering a space for social interaction and sharing artistic expressions. 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 Jan 24 2026 Sat Adult Coloring Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Tierrasanta Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library Room: TS - Main Area - Tierrasanta Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Art Event Details: The Tierrasanta Library Adult Coloring Club is a group that gathers to color for relaxation and creativity. We meet in-person every Saturday afternoon, offering a space for social interaction and sharing artistic expressions.
