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Crochet Club

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Join us for an hour of crocheting at the library! You can use our supplies, or bring your own projects. Ask questions, learn the basics, or talk to other crocheters while practicing the craft. 

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of crocheting at the library! You can use our supplies, or bring your own projects. Ask questions, learn the basics, or talk to other crocheters while practicing the craft. 

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

Get Crafty with Miss Gaby!

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
SY - Caroline de Llamas Children's Area - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Art, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Join us for a new fun biweekly craft for children every other Thursday at 4pm...Let's Get Crafty with Miss Gaby!

Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: SY - Caroline de Llamas Children's Area - San Ysidro
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for a new fun biweekly craft for children every other Thursday at 4pm...Let's Get Crafty with Miss Gaby!

This event is in the "All Ages" group
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

Thursday, June 4, 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!

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!

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

Arts and Crafts /Arte y Manualidades

Thursday, June 4, 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!

___________________________

¡Ensúciate, comete errores y prepárate para hacer ARTE!

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

Art Smarts: An Art Class for Homeschoolers

Friday, June 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
MV - Homeschool Resource Center - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Join us for a monthly art class for homeschoolers ages 6 and up. We'll engage in various artforms including drawing and painting. Registration is required below.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: MV - Homeschool Resource Center - Mission Valley
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Join us for a monthly art class for homeschoolers ages 6 and up. We'll engage in various artforms including drawing and painting. Registration is required below.

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

The Craft Lab: Adult Arts & Crafts

Friday, June 5, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Join us on the first Friday of each month as we create cards, crafts, and more — with an emphasis on the “more.” From beautifully handcrafted cards to detailed scrapbooking projects, our adult arts and crafts sessions elevate creativity through th

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us on the first Friday of each month as we create cards, crafts, and more — with an emphasis on the “more.” From beautifully handcrafted cards to detailed scrapbooking projects, our adult arts and crafts sessions elevate creativity through th

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Saturday Drop In Craft

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age

Visit the library on Saturday & create a terrific craft. All supplies provided! 

Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Visit the library on Saturday & create a terrific craft. All supplies provided! 

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

LEGO Free Play

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
NC - Children's Area - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Art, Early Learning, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

LEGO Free Play: Imagine and build with LEGO! Keep your engineering and problem-solving skills sharp using the library's LEGO bricks.

Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: NC - Children's Area - North Clairemont
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art, Early Learning, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

LEGO Free Play: Imagine and build with LEGO! Keep your engineering and problem-solving skills sharp using the library's LEGO bricks.

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

Adult Coloring Club

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
TS - Main Area - Tierrasanta at Tierrasanta Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

The Tierrasanta Library Adult Coloring Club is a group that gathers to color for relaxation and creativity. We meet in-person every Saturday afternoon, offering a space for social interaction and sharing artistic expressions.

Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: TS - Main Area - Tierrasanta
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

The Tierrasanta Library Adult Coloring Club is a group that gathers to color for relaxation and creativity. We meet in-person every Saturday afternoon, offering a space for social interaction and sharing artistic expressions.

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, June 8, 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 "Middle School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Rainbow Spaces: Dungeons & Dragons /Calabozos y Dragones

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
LO - Community Room - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, LGBTQIA+, Literature
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens

In partnership with Rainbow Spaces come grab your character sheets and get ready to roll! We're playing Dungeons and Dragons at the library so get ready to have your character's story told here!

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: LO - Community Room - Logan Heights
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Art, LGBTQIA+, Literature
Event Details:

In partnership with Rainbow Spaces come grab your character sheets and get ready to roll! We're playing Dungeons and Dragons at the library so get ready to have your character's story told here!

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

Toddler Storytime & Craft

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
NU - Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Art, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

 Storytime includes stories, songs, fingerplays, and a craft.

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: NU - Community Room - North University
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Art, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

 Storytime includes stories, songs, fingerplays, and a craft.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Lego Club

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group

LEGO Play Lab

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
CH - Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Learn, play, and create with LEGOs!

Children can build with LEGOs and display their creations in the library.

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: CH - Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Learn, play, and create with LEGOs!

Children can build with LEGOs and display their creations in the library.

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

Crafts for Kids with Mr. Luan

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Stretch your imagination and discover the artist within you've always known existed! Create fabulous crafts! In this program, get detailed instructions on how to make a craft you'll be able to take home!

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Stretch your imagination and discover the artist within you've always known existed! Create fabulous crafts! In this program, get detailed instructions on how to make a craft you'll be able to take home!

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

Crafternoon:

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Balboa Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Make a craft-stick puppet inspired by the classic holiday story The Nutcracker and the Mouse King. For ages 4 and up.

Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Make a craft-stick puppet inspired by the classic holiday story The Nutcracker and the Mouse King. For ages 4 and up.

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

Mission Valley Kids Book and Craft Club

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:15pm
MV - Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Join us every second Tuesday for an entertaining book club where we’ll discuss a great kids book, do a related craft, and enjoy snacks.

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: MV - Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Join us every second Tuesday for an entertaining book club where we’ll discuss a great kids book, do a related craft, and enjoy snacks.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
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

Drop-In Craft Tuesdays

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
LJ - IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Join us for drop-in craft Tuesdays. Kids of all ages can make a craft to take with them. All supplies provided. No reservations needed. 

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

Join us for drop-in craft Tuesdays. Kids of all ages can make a craft to take with them. All supplies provided. No reservations needed. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Tinker Tuesdays

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages

Bring your ideas to life at our Mobile Maker Lab in the Mission Hills-Hillcrest Library. Learn to use various programs and equipment  such as our 3D printer and die cut machine powered by Silhouette Studio.

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Bring your ideas to life at our Mobile Maker Lab in the Mission Hills-Hillcrest Library. Learn to use various programs and equipment  such as our 3D printer and die cut machine powered by Silhouette Studio.

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

Journal Jam

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
NP - Adult Reading Area - North Park at North Park Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Journal Jam at the Library is every second Tuesday of the month at 6:00pm! 

Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: NP - Adult Reading Area - North Park
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Art, Wellness
Event Details:

Journal Jam at the Library is every second Tuesday of the month at 6:00pm! 

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

Remember Us The Holocaust Exhibit Speaker Series: Closing Event

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Art, Author Talk
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

 

Remember Us The Holocaust Exhibit Speaker Series

 

Gather and reflect. This will be the last program in the speaker series for the Remember Us The Holocaust exhibit.

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Author Talk
Event Details:

 

Remember Us The Holocaust Exhibit Speaker Series

 

Gather and reflect. This will be the last program in the speaker series for the Remember Us The Holocaust exhibit.

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

Crochet Club

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Bring your current project and crochet along with our library staff. Want to learn how to crochet? We'll supply the materials to teach you. Stuck on a project or have questions? We'll help you with it. Knitters are also welcome!

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

Bring your current project and crochet along with our library staff. Want to learn how to crochet? We'll supply the materials to teach you. Stuck on a project or have questions? We'll help you with it. Knitters are also welcome!

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Afternoon Crafting

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
PB - Children's Area - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age

Join us on the Patio outside the children's room for arts and crafts after school every Wednesday at 2pm.

Activities are designed for school age children.  Young kids may require parent assistance.

 

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: PB - Children's Area - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Join us on the Patio outside the children's room for arts and crafts after school every Wednesday at 2pm.

Activities are designed for school age children.  Young kids may require parent assistance.

 

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

Crafty Adults: Upcycled Forest Terrariums

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
NC - Meeting Room - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Design a “do it yourself” Upcycled Forest Terrarium with ToshWerkS! 

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: NC - Meeting Room - North Clairemont
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Design a “do it yourself” Upcycled Forest Terrarium with ToshWerkS!