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Quiet Study: Open to Everyone

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 11:30am - 2:30pm
LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Career & College
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
In preparation for finals week, the La Jolla/Riford Library's Seminar Room will have designated quiet study time set aside on the following days:
 
  • 11:30am-2:30pm
    • Tuesday, May 26
    • Wedne
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Career & College
Event Details:
In preparation for finals week, the La Jolla/Riford Library's Seminar Room will have designated quiet study time set aside on the following days:
 
  • 11:30am-2:30pm
    • Tuesday, May 26
    • Wedne
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group

Automotive Maintenance & Safety

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
Career & College, DiscoverU, Wellness
Age Group:
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!

Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults
Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU, Wellness
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 "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Quiet Study: Open to Everyone

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Career & College
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
In preparation for finals week, the La Jolla/Riford Library's Seminar Room will have designated quiet study time set aside on the following days:
 
  • 11:30am-2:30pm
    • Tuesday, May 26
    • Wedne
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Career & College
Event Details:
In preparation for finals week, the La Jolla/Riford Library's Seminar Room will have designated quiet study time set aside on the following days:
 
  • 11:30am-2:30pm
    • Tuesday, May 26
    • Wedne
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Quiet Study: Open to Everyone

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Career & College
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
In preparation for finals week, the La Jolla/Riford Library's Seminar Room will have designated quiet study time set aside on the following days:
 
  • 11:30am-2:30pm
    • Tuesday, May 26
    • Wedne
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Career & College
Event Details:
In preparation for finals week, the La Jolla/Riford Library's Seminar Room will have designated quiet study time set aside on the following days:
 
  • 11:30am-2:30pm
    • Tuesday, May 26
    • Wedne
This event is in the "Teens" group

SAT Test Prep (Session 2)

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
MX - Seminar Room (A-B) - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Career & College, DiscoverU
Age Group:
Teens

Get ready for the SAT!

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: MX - Seminar Room (A-B) - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU
Event Details:

Get ready for the SAT!

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

Quiet Study: Open to Everyone

Friday, June 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Career & College
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
In preparation for finals week, the La Jolla/Riford Library's Seminar Room will have designated quiet study time set aside on the following days:
 
  • 11:30am-2:30pm
    • Tuesday, May 26
    • Wedne
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Career & College
Event Details:
In preparation for finals week, the La Jolla/Riford Library's Seminar Room will have designated quiet study time set aside on the following days:
 
  • 11:30am-2:30pm
    • Tuesday, May 26
    • Wedne
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group

Automotive Maintenance & Safety

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Balboa Library
Program Type:
Career & College, DiscoverU, Wellness
Age Group:
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!

Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU, Wellness
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 "Elementary School Age" group
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group

Art of Careers: Careers for Artists

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Career & College, DiscoverU
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Mix colors and careers by exploring artists, designers, and illustrators who make the world more beautiful.

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU
Event Details:

Mix colors and careers by exploring artists, designers, and illustrators who make the world more beautiful.

This event is in the "Teens" group

College Applications: Writing a Strong Personal Statement

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Program Type:
Career & College, DiscoverU
Age Group:
Teens

Are you interested in learning more about how to write a strong personal statement during college application submissions? Join us in this informative session to learn tips and tricks to look out for in the development of your statements!

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:

Are you interested in learning more about how to write a strong personal statement during college application submissions? Join us in this informative session to learn tips and tricks to look out for in the development of your statements!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Admissions 101: What Colleges are Looking For

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Program Type:
Career & College, DiscoverU
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for an informative session demystifying the college admissions process and clarifying what colleges consider when reviewing applications.

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

Join us for an informative session demystifying the college admissions process and clarifying what colleges consider when reviewing applications.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Paying for College

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Career & College
Age Group:
Teens

Explore how you can supplement your savings by exploring grants and scholarships, includingfederal and state student loans, before considering a private education loan.

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

Explore how you can supplement your savings by exploring grants and scholarships, includingfederal and state student loans, before considering a private education loan.