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This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Toddler and Preschool Storytime

Thursday, December 17, 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.

 

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

Pre-School Story Time in the Park

Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
KN - Park Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Kensington-Normal Heights Librarians will share stories, songs, and bubbles with children ages 3-5. Older and younger siblings welcome! Bring a blanket to sit on the grass. 

Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: KN - Park Area - Kensington
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Kensington-Normal Heights Librarians will share stories, songs, and bubbles with children ages 3-5. Older and younger siblings welcome! Bring a blanket to sit on the grass. 

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

Preschool Storytime & Craft

Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
PO - Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play in this special storytime meant to encourage a love of reading and build essential early literacy skills.

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: PO - Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play in this special storytime meant to encourage a love of reading and build essential early literacy skills.

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

Morning Storytime

Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Please join Ms. Ellie or Ms. Helene for storytime, songs, and some fun!

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Please join Ms. Ellie or Ms. Helene for storytime, songs, and some fun!

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, December 17, 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.

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, December 17, 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 Preschool 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. 

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

Signing Storytime

Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Signing Storytime with Jennifer Duncan of Signs at Play is a fun event for families with young children. It combines the joy of stories with the added fun of baby sign language (ASL). 

Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room: PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Signing Storytime with Jennifer Duncan of Signs at Play is a fun event for families with young children. It combines the joy of stories with the added fun of baby sign language (ASL). 

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Kids Craft Time

Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
OB - Children's Area - Ocean Beach at Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age

Get crafty at the library every week! Each week there will be a unique craft that is fun for all ages. All supplies will be provided.

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Room: OB - Children's Area - Ocean Beach
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Get crafty at the library every week! Each week there will be a unique craft that is fun for all ages. All supplies will be provided.

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

Ukulele Lessons

Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Learn how to play ukulele! 

Fun and easy for beginners. Bring your own ukulele, or borrow one provided in class. You can join at any time. The first part of each class is for newbies.

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Learn how to play ukulele! 

Fun and easy for beginners. Bring your own ukulele, or borrow one provided in class. You can join at any time. The first part of each class is for newbies.

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

La Jolla Library Poetry Group

Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

The La Jolla Library Poetry Group meets the third Thursday of every month at the La Jolla Library from 2pm to 3pm. 

 

New and experienced poets come together to read and share their poems.

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

The La Jolla Library Poetry Group meets the third Thursday of every month at the La Jolla Library from 2pm to 3pm. 

 

New and experienced poets come together to read and share their poems.

SMV

Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
SM - Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: SM - Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Craft Circle

Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
SC - Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery - San Carlos at San Carlos Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Older Adults
Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: SC - Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery - San Carlos
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Art
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

Ukulele Time

Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Uke players of all skill levels are invited to come together to strum, sing, learn, teach, share, and most of all, have fun. 

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Uke players of all skill levels are invited to come together to strum, sing, learn, teach, share, and most of all, have fun. 

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

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
SK - Lobby - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Featured, Homework Help
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: SK - Lobby - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Featured, Homework Help
Event Details:

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

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 17, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
NU - Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
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.

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
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 "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
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
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Crafting for Critters (new time starting September 2025)

Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
CH - Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Providing enrichment for our animal friends is incredibly important! During this monthly program you can help us make fun and easy enrichment items for homeless animals at our local Humane Society. 

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: CH - Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Providing enrichment for our animal friends is incredibly important! During this monthly program you can help us make fun and easy enrichment items for homeless animals at our local Humane Society. 

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

Board Game Afternoon and Learn To Play DnD!

Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Have someone in your family that is curious about DnD? Join us every Thursday at 3:30pm for our weekly board game afternoon and DnD session!

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Have someone in your family that is curious about DnD? Join us every Thursday at 3:30pm for our weekly board game afternoon and DnD session!

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

Grupo de apoyo para cuidadores

Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
OT - Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Program Type:
Featured, En Español, Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Un grupo de apoyo para cualquier persona que apoye a alguien que vive con pérdida de memoria.  

Gratis, 1er y 3er jueves del mes.

En español.

Más información: alzsd.org/support-groups 

Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: OT - Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, En Español, Wellness
Event Details:

Un grupo de apoyo para cualquier persona que apoye a alguien que vive con pérdida de memoria.  

Gratis, 1er y 3er jueves del mes.

En español.

Más información: alzsd.org/support-groups 

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

Chess Club

Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Join us in a relaxed and supportive  environment to receive chess instruction, improve your skills, or play an opponent.

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Join us in a relaxed and supportive  environment to receive chess instruction, improve your skills, or play an opponent.

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

Crochet Club

Thursday, December 17, 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 "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, December 17, 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, December 17, 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!

___________________________

¡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 "All Ages" group

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

Thursday, December 17, 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 "Adults" group

Serra Mesa Planning Group (SMPG)

Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
SM - Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults

Monthly meeting of the Serra Mesa Planning Group

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: SM - Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the Serra Mesa Planning Group