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Event List

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Tinker Thursday: Butterfly Windsocks

Thursday, March 26, 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!

March 5: Bug Clips 

March 12: Shamrock Shakers

March 19:Spring Flowers

March 26: Butterfly Windsocks

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!

March 5: Bug Clips 

March 12: Shamrock Shakers

March 19:Spring Flowers

March 26: Butterfly Windsocks

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

Arts and Crafts /Arte y Manualidades

Thursday, March 26, 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!

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¡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!

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¡Ensúciate, comete errores y prepárate para hacer ARTE!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Downtown Chess @ San Diego Central Library/1st Floor Lobby

Thursday, March 26, 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.

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

Intro to TinkerCAD

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Intro to TinkerCAD*

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Intro to TinkerCAD*

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

Teen Game Room

Thursday, March 26, 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. 

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

Carmel Valley Planning Board Meeting

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 10:00pm
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Carmel Valley Community Planning Board meets on the fourth Thursday of the month as of March 23rd, 2023 at the Carmel Valley Library's Community Room.

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Carmel Valley Community Planning Board meets on the fourth Thursday of the month as of March 23rd, 2023 at the Carmel Valley Library's Community Room.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Preschool Storytime

Friday, March 27, 2026 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.

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, March 27, 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.

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 Dance Party with Dance to Evolve!

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
NP - Children's Area - North Park at North Park Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

We invite you to join our Baby Dance Party, singing and dancing along with Ms. Andrea from Dance to Evolve! 

We will have songs, movement and tons of fun for your babies to dance, play, and interact! 

Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: NP - Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

We invite you to join our Baby Dance Party, singing and dancing along with Ms. Andrea from Dance to Evolve! 

We will have songs, movement and tons of fun for your babies to dance, play, and interact! 

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group

Signing Storytime

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
CH - Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers

A 45-minute Storytime for young children including books and music with the addition of American Sign Language signs with Jennifer Duncan from Signs at Play.

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: CH - Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

A 45-minute Storytime for young children including books and music with the addition of American Sign Language signs with Jennifer Duncan from Signs at Play.

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Baby Sign Language Storytime

Friday, March 27, 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
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, March 27, 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 "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Adult Knitting and Crochet Circle

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Clairemont Library
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Learn how or improve your skills! Bring your own project for social crafting or use our materials. Join us every Friday. No need to register, just show up!

Library Branch: Clairemont Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Learn how or improve your skills! Bring your own project for social crafting or use our materials. Join us every Friday. No need to register, just show up!

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

Daytime Book Club

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

The Daytime Book Club meets monthly to discuss the selected title - interesting and fun conversations ensue!

New members and guests are always welcome!

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

The Daytime Book Club meets monthly to discuss the selected title - interesting and fun conversations ensue!

New members and guests are always welcome!

RB Knitting Club

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
RB - Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library

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!

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: RB - Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo
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

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

Friday, March 27, 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

FREE Tax Preparation Clinic with AARP

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
SM - Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Stop by for FREE tax preparation assistance generously provided by AARP and the IRS to help most low-middle income taxpayers.

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: SM - Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

Stop by for FREE tax preparation assistance generously provided by AARP and the IRS to help most low-middle income taxpayers.

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Among Friends Storytime

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
MX - Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Join us for a lovely morning of stories, movement, and friendship.

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: MX - Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

Join us for a lovely morning of stories, movement, and friendship.

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

Mind & Body Fitness

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
PH - Teen Area - Paradise Hills at Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
Featured, Accessibility, Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

A class combining elements of yoga and QiGoing with seated and standing exercises, designed to improve strength, balance, flexibility and reduce stress.

Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Room: PH - Teen Area - Paradise Hills
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Accessibility, Wellness
Event Details:

A class combining elements of yoga and QiGoing with seated and standing exercises, designed to improve strength, balance, flexibility and reduce stress.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Preschool Storytime with Mr. Luan (IN-PERSON)

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Preschoolers

These Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, but to perform them as well!

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

These Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, but to perform them as well!

Egg Hunt Extravaganza (Ages 2-5) *OUTDOOR*

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
PO - Community Room & Park Area - Point Loma at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement

 

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: PO - Community Room & Park Area - Point Loma
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

 

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

Navigating Senior Life Lecture Series: Simple Solutions to Safely Stay in Your Home

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Navigating Senior Life is a FREE lecture series that provides seniors the information they need to thrive in their golden years. This seniors-specific series features panels of experts in many fields.

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:

Navigating Senior Life is a FREE lecture series that provides seniors the information they need to thrive in their golden years. This seniors-specific series features panels of experts in many fields.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Let's Read: KinderPrep Academy

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Adults

Let’s Read is a free, family literacy program that nurtures the joy of reading and play.

 During our time together families will:

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Preschoolers, Adults
Program Type: Early Learning
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Let’s Read is a free, family literacy program that nurtures the joy of reading and play.

 During our time together families will:

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group

Story Time Friday

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers

All young children and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs and play. Held outdoors on the grass, bring a blanket or chair.  No Registration required. We hope to see you there

Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

All young children and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs and play. Held outdoors on the grass, bring a blanket or chair.  No Registration required. We hope to see you there