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Mahjong for Seniors

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Join Us for Senior Mahjong at the Library!

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness
Event Details:

Join Us for Senior Mahjong at the Library!

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group

Sign-A-Storytime Circle with Miss Monta!

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers

Learn to use simple ASL signs to open a window into a baby's mind, lowering frustration, and enhancing bonding, speech, and literacy with music, stories, puppets, parachute & bubbles, all with ASL signs.

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Accessibility, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Learn to use simple ASL signs to open a window into a baby's mind, lowering frustration, and enhancing bonding, speech, and literacy with music, stories, puppets, parachute & bubbles, all with ASL signs.

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

Local Author Bilingual Preschool Storytime w/Cristina Inzunza!

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Author Talk, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, En Español, Literature, Local Author
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Join us on Thursday, March 19th at 12pm in the Lloyd de Llamas community room, for a special Bilingual Preschool Storytime with local author, Cristina Inzunza.
 
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Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Author Talk, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, En Español, Literature, Local Author
Event Details:
Join us on Thursday, March 19th at 12pm in the Lloyd de Llamas community room, for a special Bilingual Preschool Storytime with local author, Cristina Inzunza.
 
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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, March 20, 2026 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.

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 "All Ages" group

Genealogy Research: Meet with our volunteer genealogist 10am to 2pm

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
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.

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

Midday Music Concert - Art of Elan

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
AC - Shiley Special Events Suite (9th Floor) - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

March Midday Music Series features Laevitas with Kenneth Liao & Drew Butcher.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Shiley Special Events Suite (9th Floor) - Central
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Event Details:

March Midday Music Series features Laevitas with Kenneth Liao & Drew Butcher.

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

Bilingual Spanish-English Storytime and Craft

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
CM - Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Art, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, En Español, Literature
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Join Ms. Isabel and Mr. Jeff for stories read in both Spanish and English, with a fun and simple craft to follow.

Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: CM - Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, En Español, Literature
Event Details:

Join Ms. Isabel and Mr. Jeff for stories read in both Spanish and English, with a fun and simple craft to follow.

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

French Conversation Group

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Gather together to speak, discuss, and enjoy sharing different aspects of the French language, culture, and heritage. 

 

For native and non-native speakers of all ages.

 

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Gather together to speak, discuss, and enjoy sharing different aspects of the French language, culture, and heritage. 

 

For native and non-native speakers of all ages.

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Pokemon Trading Card Game Hangout

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
MM - Seminar/Booksale Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages

Come test out your Pokémon Trainer skills and aim to be the very best at our Pokémon TCG hangout!

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: MM - Seminar/Booksale Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Come test out your Pokémon Trainer skills and aim to be the very best at our Pokémon TCG hangout!

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

Genealogy Club

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Would you like to explore your family’s history? This club is for those who want to do genealogy research in a supportive research environment, connecting with others who love learning, and sharing their genealogy research journey.

Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Would you like to explore your family’s history? This club is for those who want to do genealogy research in a supportive research environment, connecting with others who love learning, and sharing their genealogy research journey.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Junk Journal

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
KN - Children's Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, LGBTQIA+, Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages

Let's unwind and do some junk journal. Whether you are new to junk journaling or not, this is an easy fun way to create art and meet new friends.

Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: KN - Children's Area - Kensington
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, LGBTQIA+, Wellness
Event Details:

Let's unwind and do some junk journal. Whether you are new to junk journaling or not, this is an easy fun way to create art and meet new friends.

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

Wa-Sho Japanese Cooking at the Library

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
CH - Learning Center - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, DYH@L Student Camps, Science/STEAM, Wellness
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Wa-Sho: Learn. Cook. Eat Japanese! 
 
Japanese Cooking Series at the Library for kids grades 2-7
 
Join us for a fun and flavorful introduction to Japanese food and culture!
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: CH - Learning Center - College-Rolando
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, DYH@L Student Camps, Science/STEAM, Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:
Wa-Sho: Learn. Cook. Eat Japanese! 
 
Japanese Cooking Series at the Library for kids grades 2-7
 
Join us for a fun and flavorful introduction to Japanese food and culture!
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Mahjong Club for Adults

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Join us for a game of Mahjong. Materials provided. Mahjong Club meets every first and third Wednesday of the month. 

Recommended for ages 18+. No registration required.

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Join us for a game of Mahjong. Materials provided. Mahjong Club meets every first and third Wednesday of the month. 

Recommended for ages 18+. No registration required.

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

Adult Crafting Circle

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Join the Skyline Hills Crafting Circle Community every

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness
Event Details:

Join the Skyline Hills Crafting Circle Community every

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

Behind the Curtain

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
OK - Homework Area - Oak Park at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Step into the world behind the spotlight and discover what truly brings a stage to life!

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: OK - Homework Area - Oak Park
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Step into the world behind the spotlight and discover what truly brings a stage to life!

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

Swing Dance Under the Dome

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
AC - Qualcomm Dome Terrace - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Art, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Swing dance comes to the library!  Swing Dancing San Diego will lead a free introductory lesson and host a rooftop dance under the Dome!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Qualcomm Dome Terrace - Central
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Swing dance comes to the library!  Swing Dancing San Diego will lead a free introductory lesson and host a rooftop dance under the Dome!

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

Author Talk: "Dixie's Wild West Shitshow" by Jennifer Cyphers

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
AC - Jaffe Mountain View Reading Room (5th Floor) - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Author Talk, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Local Author
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults


Librarian leads the resistance against a madman known as The Author!


Join novelist Jennifer Cyphers for a compelling discussion of her new nov

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Jaffe Mountain View Reading Room (5th Floor) - Central
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Author Talk, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Local Author
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:


Librarian leads the resistance against a madman known as The Author!


Join novelist Jennifer Cyphers for a compelling discussion of her new nov

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

Wa-Sho Japanese Cooking at the Library

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
CH - Learning Center - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, DYH@L Student Camps, Science/STEAM, Wellness
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Wa-Sho: Learn. Cook. Eat Japanese! 
 
Japanese Cooking Series at the Library for kids grades 2-7
 
Join us for a fun and flavorful introduction to Japanese food and culture!
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: CH - Learning Center - College-Rolando
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, DYH@L Student Camps, Science/STEAM, Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:
Wa-Sho: Learn. Cook. Eat Japanese! 
 
Japanese Cooking Series at the Library for kids grades 2-7
 
Join us for a fun and flavorful introduction to Japanese food and culture!
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Villa Musica - Violin Classes

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age

Violin classes with Villa Musica!

String FUNdamentals: Beginning Violin, ages 5-7, 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

String Play: Beginning Violin, ages 8-12, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Violin classes with Villa Musica!

String FUNdamentals: Beginning Violin, ages 5-7, 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

String Play: Beginning Violin, ages 8-12, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

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

English as a Second Language (ESL) Conversation Group in front of IDEA Lab

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Join us for casual, friendly conversation designed to increase participants' comfort with the English language and maybe make new friends.  

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Join us for casual, friendly conversation designed to increase participants' comfort with the English language and maybe make new friends.  

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

Qi Gong: Recharging Body & Mind

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese practice that combines meditation, controlled breathing, and gentle movement, aiming to cultivate and balance the body's vital energy, or "qi," to promote health and well-being. 

 

These gen

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness
Event Details:

Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese practice that combines meditation, controlled breathing, and gentle movement, aiming to cultivate and balance the body's vital energy, or "qi," to promote health and well-being. 

 

These gen

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Genealogy Research: Meet with our volunteer genealogist 10am to Noon

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 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.

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.