This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Stay and Play Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Welcome families to Stay and Play. This program is focused towards children 0-5 years old and their caregivers. Every Thursday we will offer free play. View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group May 14 2026 Thu Stay and Play 10:30am–11:00am Carmel Valley Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning Event Details: Welcome families to Stay and Play. This program is focused towards children 0-5 years old and their caregivers. Every Thursday we will offer free play.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Toddler and Preschool Storytime Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am MV - Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Recommended for ages 2-5, this storytime program includes books, songs, games, and early literacy fun! A to-go craft will be provided at the end. View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group May 14 2026 Thu Toddler and Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:15am Mission Valley Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Mission Valley Library Room: MV - Community Room - Mission Valley Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature Event Details: Recommended for ages 2-5, this storytime program includes books, songs, games, and early literacy fun! A to-go craft will be provided at the end.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Drawing Class with Mr. Luan Thursday, May 14, 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 View Details This event is in the "Preschoolers" group May 14 2026 Thu Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Drawing Class with Mr. Luan 10:30am–11:30am Linda Vista Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Rainbow Story Time in the Park Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am KN - Park Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, LGBTQIA+, Literature, Performing Arts Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Step into a world of color and kindness. 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 May 14 2026 Thu Rainbow Story Time in the Park 10:30am–11:30am Kensington-Normal Heights Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library Room: KN - Park Area - Kensington Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, LGBTQIA+, Literature, Performing Arts Event Details: Step into a world of color and kindness.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Balboa Adult Book Club Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Balboa Library Program Type: Community Engagement Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Meet for a different book selection each month. Read the book Memorial Drive: A Daughter's Memoir by Natasha Trethewey and then join a lively book discussion here at Balboa Branch Library. 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 May 14 2026 Thu Balboa Adult Book Club 11:00am–12:00pm Balboa Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Balboa Library Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community Engagement Event Details: Meet for a different book selection each month. Read the book Memorial Drive: A Daughter's Memoir by Natasha Trethewey and then join a lively book discussion here at Balboa Branch Library.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Zumba for Kids Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Wellness Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Come and enjoy our free Zumba for Kids program for babies and toddlers. This program involves music and movement to help kids strengthen their motor skills. 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 May 14 2026 Thu Zumba for Kids 11:00am–12:00pm City Heights/Weingart Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library Room: CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Wellness Event Details: Come and enjoy our free Zumba for Kids program for babies and toddlers. This program involves music and movement to help kids strengthen their motor skills.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Stay and Play Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers After the Morning Storytime, we will be hosting a Stay and Play! Parents and Caregivers- play with your children or watch them as they play with other children. View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group May 14 2026 Thu Stay and Play 11:30am–12:00pm Rancho Bernardo Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library Room: RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning Event Details: After the Morning Storytime, we will be hosting a Stay and Play! Parents and Caregivers- play with your children or watch them as they play with other children.
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, May 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm PO - Makerspace - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library Program Type: Community Engagement Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Interested in achieving better brain function while improving your memory, cognitive abilities, and strategic thinking? 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 May 14 2026 Thu Chess Club 2:00pm–5:00pm Point Loma/Hervey Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library Room: PO - Makerspace - Point Loma/Hervey Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community Engagement Event Details: Interested in achieving better brain function while improving your memory, cognitive abilities, and strategic thinking?
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, May 14, 2026 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 May 14 2026 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, May 14, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm 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 May 14 2026 Thu Chess Club 3:30pm–5:00pm North University Community Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North University Community Library 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, May 14, 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. View Details This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group May 14 2026 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 "All Ages" group Downtown Chess @ San Diego Central Library/1st Floor Lobby Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm AC - Lobby - Central at Central Library Program Type: Community Engagement Age Group: All Ages Join us every Thursday and Friday from 4:00pm - 5:30pm for Chess in the 1st floor main lobby. Downtown Chess meets in the 1st floor main lobby of the San Diego Central Library. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group May 14 2026 Thu Downtown Chess @ San Diego Central Library/1st Floor Lobby 4:00pm–5:30pm Central Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Central Library Room: AC - Lobby - Central Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Engagement Event Details: Join us every Thursday and Friday from 4:00pm - 5:30pm for Chess in the 1st floor main lobby. Downtown Chess meets in the 1st floor 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, May 14, 2026 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 May 14 2026 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 "Preschoolers" group Preschool Storytime Friday, May 15, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am 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 May 15 2026 Fri Preschool Storytime 9:30am–10:30am 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 and Crochet Circle Friday, May 15, 2026 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 May 15 2026 Fri Knitting and 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 Language Storytime Friday, May 15, 2026 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 May 15 2026 Fri Baby Sign Language Storytime 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, May 15, 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. 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 May 15 2026 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 "All Ages" group Genealogy Research: Meet with our volunteer genealogist 10am to 2pm Friday, May 15, 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. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group May 15 2026 Fri Genealogy Research: Meet with our volunteer genealogist 10am to 2pm 10:00am–2:00pm 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 Mah Jongg Friday, May 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library Program Type: 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 May 15 2026 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: 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 "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, May 15, 2026 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 May 15 2026 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, May 15, 2026 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 May 15 2026 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Garden Share Friday, May 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm NU - Patio - North University at North University Community Library Program Type: Community Engagement Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Join us with your friends and family to share your garden. Bring what you have to share; take home something you really want and bring a bag to take home your finds. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 15 2026 Fri Garden Share 4:00pm–5:00pm North University Community Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North University Community Library Room: NU - Patio - North University Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community Engagement Event Details: Join us with your friends and family to share your garden. Bring what you have to share; take home something you really want and bring a bag to take home your finds.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Downtown Chess @ San Diego Central Library/1st Floor Lobby Friday, May 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm AC - Lobby - Central at Central Library Program Type: Community Engagement Age Group: All Ages Join us every Thursday and Friday from 4:00pm - 5:30pm for Chess in the 1st floor main lobby. Downtown Chess meets in the 1st floor main lobby of the San Diego Central Library. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group May 15 2026 Fri Downtown Chess @ San Diego Central Library/1st Floor Lobby 4:00pm–5:30pm Central Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Central Library Room: AC - Lobby - Central Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Engagement Event Details: Join us every Thursday and Friday from 4:00pm - 5:30pm for Chess in the 1st floor main lobby. Downtown Chess meets in the 1st floor main lobby of the San Diego Central Library.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Friends of the San Diego Public Library Monthly Book Sale Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 9:00am - 2:00pm University Heights Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature Age Group: All Ages The Friends of the San Diego Public Library will be hosting its next book sale at the University Heights Branch Library at 4193 Park Blvd (at Howard Ave), San Diego 92103. Enter at the Sprouts parking lot entrance via Howard Ave. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group May 16 2026 Sat Friends of the San Diego Public Library Monthly Book Sale 9:00am–2:00pm University Heights Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: University Heights Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature Event Details: The Friends of the San Diego Public Library will be hosting its next book sale at the University Heights Branch Library at 4193 Park Blvd (at Howard Ave), San Diego 92103. Enter at the Sprouts parking lot entrance via Howard Ave.
