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Afternoon Crafting

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
PB - Children's Area - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age

Join us on the Patio outside the children's room for arts and crafts after school every Wednesday at 2pm.

Activities are designed for school age children.  Young kids may require parent assistance.

 

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: PB - Children's Area - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Join us on the Patio outside the children's room for arts and crafts after school every Wednesday at 2pm.

Activities are designed for school age children.  Young kids may require parent assistance.

 

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

Crochet & Knitting Circle

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
NP - Adult Reading Area - North Park at North Park Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Join our crochet and knitting circle for a creative and social experience!  All skill levels and all fiber arts crafts welcome! Bring your own project!

No registration required.

 

Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: NP - Adult Reading Area - North Park
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Join our crochet and knitting circle for a creative and social experience!  All skill levels and all fiber arts crafts welcome! Bring your own project!

No registration required.

 

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

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
TS - Community Room - 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 Wednesday afternoon, offering a space for social interaction and sharing artistic expressions.

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Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: TS - Community Room - 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 Wednesday afternoon, offering a space for social interaction and sharing artistic expressions.

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

STEM Crafternoon: Geometric Gumdrop Structures

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Balboa Library
Program Type:
Art, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Explore the importance of triangles in structural integrity as you build a three-dimensional tower out of gumdrops and toothpicks. For ages 5 and up.

Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Explore the importance of triangles in structural integrity as you build a three-dimensional tower out of gumdrops and toothpicks. For ages 5 and up.

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

LEGO Power Hour

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
MH - Emily Brightwood Children's Area - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Join us every Monday for LEGO Power Hour! Build your own creations to display in our library.  Program will take place in our study rooms 3 and 4. 

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: MH - Emily Brightwood Children's Area - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us every Monday for LEGO Power Hour! Build your own creations to display in our library.  Program will take place in our study rooms 3 and 4. 

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

Get Crafty

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
AC - Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Let's get creative! Join us as we make colorful masterpieces using everyday materials and let our imaginations run wild. Bring your friends and get ready to create something special together! 

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library - Central
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Let's get creative! Join us as we make colorful masterpieces using everyday materials and let our imaginations run wild. Bring your friends and get ready to create something special together! 

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

Knit One, Crochet Too

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
AC - Oliver McMillan I CAN! Center (1st Floor) - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Beginners always welcome. We supply the materials. Individuals with visual impairment and the hard of hearing are encouraged to attend!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Oliver McMillan I CAN! Center (1st Floor) - Central
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Beginners always welcome. We supply the materials. Individuals with visual impairment and the hard of hearing are encouraged to attend!

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Drawing Class with Mr. Luan

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, Art
Age Group:
Preschoolers

I'll show kids how to draw basic shapes.  Then we'll add other elements to those shapes to create popular objects like people, bunnies, cars, fish, caterpillars, houses, etc..  Throughout the lessen I'll have them color parts of those ob

Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Art
Event Details:

I'll show kids how to draw basic shapes.  Then we'll add other elements to those shapes to create popular objects like people, bunnies, cars, fish, caterpillars, houses, etc..  Throughout the lessen I'll have them color parts of those ob

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Drawing Class with Mr. Luan

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
LV - Children's Storytime Nook - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Preschoolers

I'll show kids how to draw basic shapes.  Then we'll add other elements to those shapes to create popular objects like people, bunnies, cars, fish, caterpillars, houses, etc..  Throughout the lessen I'll have them color parts of those ob

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: LV - Children's Storytime Nook - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

I'll show kids how to draw basic shapes.  Then we'll add other elements to those shapes to create popular objects like people, bunnies, cars, fish, caterpillars, houses, etc..  Throughout the lessen I'll have them color parts of those ob

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Kids Craft Time

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
OB - Children's Area - Ocean Beach at Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age

Get crafty at the library every week! Each week there will be a unique craft that is fun for all ages. All supplies will be provided.

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Room: OB - Children's Area - Ocean Beach
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Get crafty at the library every week! Each week there will be a unique craft that is fun for all ages. All supplies will be provided.

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

Knit and Crochet Circle

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Bring your knit and crochet projects and socialize with fellow stitchers! All levels welcome; however, no instruction is provided. 

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Bring your knit and crochet projects and socialize with fellow stitchers! All levels welcome; however, no instruction is provided. 

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Craft Circle

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
SC - Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery - San Carlos at San Carlos Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Older Adults
Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: SC - Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery - San Carlos
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Art
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Comic Art Creation Workshop

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
NU - Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Art, One Book, One San Diego
Age Group:
Elementary School Age

Learn the awesome secrets and tricks for making your own comics, and how to improve your drawing skill and storytelling, whether you like manga, superheroes or Dog Man.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: NU - Community Room - North University
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art, One Book, One San Diego
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Learn the awesome secrets and tricks for making your own comics, and how to improve your drawing skill and storytelling, whether you like manga, superheroes or Dog Man.

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

Crochet Club

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Join us for an hour of crocheting at the library! You can use our supplies, or bring your own projects. Ask questions, learn the basics, or talk to other crocheters while practicing the craft. 

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of crocheting at the library! You can use our supplies, or bring your own projects. Ask questions, learn the basics, or talk to other crocheters while practicing the craft. 

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

Kid's Crafty Club (ages 6-12)

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
NC - Meeting Room - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Let's get creative with Miss Miki! Color, paint, draw, and create a variety of fun and easy arts and crafts projects! All skill levels welcome. Adult assistance recommended.

 

Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: NC - Meeting Room - North Clairemont
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Let's get creative with Miss Miki! Color, paint, draw, and create a variety of fun and easy arts and crafts projects! All skill levels welcome. Adult assistance recommended.

 

This event is in the "All Ages" 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

Tinker Thursday

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Join us every Thursday for Tinker Thursday! Craft in community!

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: All Ages, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday for Tinker Thursday! Craft in community!

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

Arts and Crafts /Arte y Manualidades

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
LO - Children's Area - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Get messy, make mistakes, and prepare to make ART!

Join us every Thursday to get creative!

___________________________

¡Ensúciate, comete errores y prepárate para hacer ARTE!

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: LO - Children's Area - Logan Heights
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Get messy, make mistakes, and prepare to make ART!

Join us every Thursday to get creative!

___________________________

¡Ensúciate, comete errores y prepárate para hacer ARTE!

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
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

MySDMA at City Heights Library

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
CT - Children's Area - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

 

Weekly Art Workshops at City Heights Library

For All Ages

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: CT - Children's Area - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

 

Weekly Art Workshops at City Heights Library

For All Ages

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, January 23, 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 "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

STORYTIME & CRAFT

Saturday, January 24, 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

Saturday Drop In Craft

Saturday, January 24, 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

Art Class with Mel

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
LJ - IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
All Ages

Travel the world through different art techniques and styles on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, alongside professional artist Mel Clarkston.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Travel the world through different art techniques and styles on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, alongside professional artist Mel Clarkston.

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Little Fish Comic Book Studio presents: One Book One San Diego Comic Workshop

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Art, One Book, One San Diego
Age Group:
Elementary School Age

Learn the awesome secrets and tricks for making your own comics, and how to improve your drawing skills and storytelling, whether you like manga, superheroes or Dog Man!

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art, One Book, One San Diego
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Learn the awesome secrets and tricks for making your own comics, and how to improve your drawing skills and storytelling, whether you like manga, superheroes or Dog Man!

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

Poetry Writing on the Patio @ Point Loma

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
PO - Adult Patio - Point Loma at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, LGBTQIA+, Literature, Local Author
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Whether you’re new to writing poetry or have been at it for years, adults of all ages are welcome to join Poetry Writing on the Patio @ Point Loma. We’ll spend time writing poems together and sharing them with each other.

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: PO - Adult Patio - Point Loma
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, LGBTQIA+, Literature, Local Author
Event Details:

Whether you’re new to writing poetry or have been at it for years, adults of all ages are welcome to join Poetry Writing on the Patio @ Point Loma. We’ll spend time writing poems together and sharing them with each other.