This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Happy Half-Hour Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Come to the PB Library a half-hour before our monthly Book Discussion to get to know your fellow readers better over tea and light refreshments. 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 Dec 11 2025 Thu Happy Half-Hour 3:30pm–4:00pm 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: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature Event Details: Come to the PB Library a half-hour before our monthly Book Discussion to get to know your fellow readers better over tea and light refreshments.
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 Chess Club Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm NU - Community Room - North University at North University Community Library Program Type: Community Engagement Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world. We welcome players with all levels of chess experience from beginners to advanced. Recommended for ages 10 and up. 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 Dec 11 2025 Thu Chess Club 3:30pm–5:00pm North University Community Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North University Community Library Room: NU - Community Room - North University Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community Engagement Event Details: Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world. We welcome players with all levels of chess experience from beginners to advanced. Recommended for ages 10 and up.
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, December 11, 2025 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. View Details This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Kid's Crafty Club (ages 6-12) 4:00pm–5:00pm North Clairemont Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Tinker Thursday: Ornaments Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library Program Type: Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Join us to create masterpieces with your community! 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 Dec 11 2025 Thu Tinker Thursday: Ornaments 4:00pm–5:00pm Skyline Hills Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library Room: SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation Event Details: Join us to create masterpieces with your community!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Downtown Chess @ San Diego Central Library/1st floor Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm AC - Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center - Central at Central Library Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation Age Group: All Ages Join us every Thursday from 4:00 - 5:30 pm for Chess in the 1st floor Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center, off of the main lobby of the San Diego Central Library. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Downtown Chess @ San Diego Central Library/1st floor Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center 4:00pm–5:30pm Central Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Central Library Room: AC - Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center - Central Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation Event Details: Join us every Thursday from 4:00 - 5:30 pm for Chess in the 1st floor Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center, off of the main lobby of the San Diego Central Library.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Game Room Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm AC - Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor) - Central at Central Library Program Type: Community Engagement Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Madden, NBA 2K and more. View Details This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Teen Game Room 4:00pm–5:45pm Central Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Central Library Room: AC - Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor) - Central Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: Community Engagement Event Details: The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Madden, NBA 2K and more.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group San Diego Padres Holiday Giving Storytime Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm AC - Denny Sanford Children's Library (1st Floor) - Central at Central Library Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Community Engagement, Early Learning Age Group: Elementary School Age Join us for a Holiday Storytime with the San Diego Padres!! Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Dec 11 2025 Thu San Diego Padres Holiday Giving Storytime 4:30pm–5:30pm Central Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Central Library Room: AC - Denny Sanford Children's Library (1st Floor) - Central Age Group: Elementary School Age Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Community Engagement, Early Learning Registration Encouraged Event Details: Join us for a Holiday Storytime with the San Diego Padres!!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Holiday Fun @PH All Day Paradise Hills Library Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Art, Community Engagement Age Group: All Ages Come in the Paradise Hills Branch Library for some festive December fun! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 12 2025 Fri Holiday Fun @PH All Day Paradise Hills Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Art, Community Engagement Event Details: Come in the Paradise Hills Branch Library for some festive December fun!
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Preschool Storytime Friday, December 12, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am TS - Community Room - Tierrasanta at Tierrasanta Library Program Type: Community Engagement Age Group: Preschoolers Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play at Preschool Storytime! Come and build essential early literacy skills and foster a love of reading. Designed for children ages 3-5. View Details This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Dec 12 2025 Fri Preschool Storytime 9:30am–10:00am Tierrasanta Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library Room: TS - Community Room - Tierrasanta Age Group: Preschoolers Program Type: Community Engagement Event Details: Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play at Preschool Storytime! Come and build essential early literacy skills and foster a love of reading. Designed for children ages 3-5.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Knitting & Crochet Circle Friday, December 12, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am NU - Community Room - North University at North University Community Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults This is a social group where you can practice your fiber craft in good company, showing off your latest projects, getting support, and make friends. All levels are welcome. 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 Dec 12 2025 Fri Knitting & Crochet Circle 9:30am–11:00am North University Community Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North University Community Library Room: NU - Community Room - North University Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness Event Details: This is a social group where you can practice your fiber craft in good company, showing off your latest projects, getting support, and make friends. All levels are welcome.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Baby Sign Stories Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Dec 12 2025 Fri Baby Sign Stories 10:00am–11:00am City Heights/Weingart Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library Room: CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Stay & Play Storytime Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am NC - Main Area - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library Program Type: Accessibility, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts, Science/STEAM Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Stay and Play is a play group and storytime for kids age 0-5 and their adults. We especially invite nontraditional caregivers (friends, family members, and neighbors) who care for children in an informal way. View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Dec 12 2025 Fri Stay & Play Storytime 10:00am–11:00am North Clairemont Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Clairemont Library Room: NC - Main Area - North Clairemont Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Program Type: Accessibility, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts, Science/STEAM Event Details: Stay and Play is a play group and storytime for kids age 0-5 and their adults. We especially invite nontraditional caregivers (friends, family members, and neighbors) who care for children in an informal way.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Living Well for Adults presents Alzheimer's San Diego - How to Talk about Memory Loss Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library Program Type: Community Engagement Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Learn strategies for adapting to daily challenges, enhancing health and well-being, and planning for the future. For individuals living withearly-stage memory loss and their care partners.FREE & open to the community! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Dec 12 2025 Fri Living Well for Adults presents Alzheimer's San Diego - How to Talk about Memory Loss 10:00am–11:30am Rancho Peñasquitos Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library Room: RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community Engagement Event Details: Learn strategies for adapting to daily challenges, enhancing health and well-being, and planning for the future. For individuals living withearly-stage memory loss and their care partners.FREE & open to the community!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Genealogy Research: Meet with our volunteer genealogist 10am to Noon Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm AC - Genealogy Table in Marilyn & Gene Marx Special Collections Center (9th Floor) - Central at Central Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation Age Group: All Ages For those contemplating constructing a family tree, as well as for experienced genealogy researchers.Volunteers are there to help guide you in your research.No appointment necessary. First come, first served. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 12 2025 Fri Genealogy Research: Meet with our volunteer genealogist 10am to Noon 10:00am–12:00pm Central Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Central Library Room: AC - Genealogy Table in Marilyn & Gene Marx Special Collections Center (9th Floor) - Central Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation Event Details: For those contemplating constructing a family tree, as well as for experienced genealogy researchers.Volunteers are there to help guide you in your research.No appointment necessary. First come, first served.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group RB Knitting Club Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm RB - Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Would you like to learn to knit, crochet, do needlework or just spend time with other creators?Bring your current project to work on, or if new to the hobbies, we'll help you get going! 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 Dec 12 2025 Fri RB Knitting Club 10:00am–12:00pm Rancho Bernardo Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library Room: RB - Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement Event Details: Would you like to learn to knit, crochet, do needlework or just spend time with other creators?Bring your current project to work on, or if new to the hobbies, we'll help you get going!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Posada: Rondalla with Holiday Songs and Refreshments Friday, December 12, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm OT - Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement Age Group: All Ages Come join us in a Rondalla Holiday Program, Posada. / Ven a un programa navideño de la Rondalla, Posada.Light refreshments served. / Habrá refrigerios servidos. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 12 2025 Fri Posada: Rondalla with Holiday Songs and Refreshments 12:00pm–2:00pm Otay Mesa-Nestor Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library Room: OT - Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement Event Details: Come join us in a Rondalla Holiday Program, Posada. / Ven a un programa navideño de la Rondalla, Posada.Light refreshments served. / Habrá refrigerios servidos.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Mah Jongg Friday, December 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Come play American Mah Jongg - a game of skill, strategy, and luck!Experienced and novice players welcome. An instructor will be on hand to teach you. 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 Dec 12 2025 Fri Mah Jongg 1:00pm–3:00pm Rancho Bernardo Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library Room: RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement Event Details: Come play American Mah Jongg - a game of skill, strategy, and luck!Experienced and novice players welcome. An instructor will be on hand to teach you.
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 Spanish Conversation Club Friday, December 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm PR - Seminar Room (#118) - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Program Type: Community Engagement, En Español Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Join the new Spanish Club at PHR Library with Dalbert the Spanish Tutor! 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 Dec 12 2025 Fri Spanish Conversation Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Room: PR - Seminar Room (#118) - Pacific Highlands Ranch Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community Engagement, En Español Event Details: Join the new Spanish Club at PHR Library with Dalbert the Spanish Tutor!
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 Chess Club Friday, December 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library Program Type: Community Engagement Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults If you don't know how to play chess, you can learn at Chess Club! All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced. Learn to play better!All ages, children and adults are welcome. 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 Dec 12 2025 Fri Chess Club 3:30pm–5:00pm Rancho Peñasquitos Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library Room: RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community Engagement Event Details: If you don't know how to play chess, you can learn at Chess Club! All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced. Learn to play better!All ages, children and adults are welcome.
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 Chess Club Friday, December 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Program Type: Community Engagement Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults How about a game of chess? All levels of chess experience are welcome, from beginners to advanced. If you don't know how to play chess, you can learn at Chess Club! 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 Dec 12 2025 Fri Chess Club 3:30pm–5:00pm Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Room: PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community Engagement Event Details: How about a game of chess? All levels of chess experience are welcome, from beginners to advanced. If you don't know how to play chess, you can learn at Chess Club!
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Anime Club Friday, December 12, 2025 at 3:45pm - 5:45pm AC - Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor) - Central at Central Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Films Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens Enjoy anime? So do we! Join us and watch anime! View Details This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 12 2025 Fri Anime Club 3:45pm–5:45pm Central Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Central Library Room: AC - Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor) - Central Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: Community Engagement, Films Event Details: Enjoy anime? So do we! Join us and watch anime!
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Science Club Friday, December 12, 2025 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 Science 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. View Details This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Dec 12 2025 Fri Science Club 4:00pm–5:00pm City Heights/Weingart Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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: Science 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 Holiday Fun @PH All Day Paradise Hills Library Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Art, Community Engagement Age Group: All Ages Come in the Paradise Hills Branch Library for some festive December fun! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Holiday Fun @PH All Day Paradise Hills Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Art, Community Engagement Event Details: Come in the Paradise Hills Branch Library for some festive December fun!
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Dog Aware Family Paws Workshop Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Hey Kiddos!Ever wish you could talk to dogs? Become a Doggy Detective™ and learn to observe and understand what your pup is really saying through their body language! Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Dog Aware Family Paws Workshop 10:00am–10:45am La Jolla/Riford Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library Room: LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning Registration Encouraged Event Details: Hey Kiddos!Ever wish you could talk to dogs? Become a Doggy Detective™ and learn to observe and understand what your pup is really saying through their body language!
