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Adult Coloring Club

Saturday, January 31, 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 "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

String FUNdamentals - Villa Musica

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

String FUNdamentals (Violin, Beginning Level) – Level II, Ages 5-7

Requires registration with Villa Musica

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

String FUNdamentals (Violin, Beginning Level) – Level II, Ages 5-7

Requires registration with Villa Musica

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

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
CT - Upstairs Lobby/Homework Area - 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. 

Cancelled
Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: CT - Upstairs Lobby/Homework Area - 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

Opening Reception: M(other) Tongues

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
AC - Art Gallery - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages

You’re warmly invited to celebrate the opening of our newest exhibition with a special reception honoring the featured artist(s).

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Art Gallery - Central
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

You’re warmly invited to celebrate the opening of our newest exhibition with a special reception honoring the featured artist(s).

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

String Play - Villa Musica

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

String Play – Level II (ages 7 – 8)

Requires registration with Villa Musica

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

String Play – Level II (ages 7 – 8)

Requires registration with Villa Musica

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

Relaxing through Mindfulness

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm
NU - Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

This class is about learning to relax through mindfulness.

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: NU - Community Room - North University
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

This class is about learning to relax through mindfulness.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Onview: M(other) Tongues

All Day 2/2 - 4/18
AC - Art Gallery - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages

M(other) Tongues brings together artists who use textile to examine the interconnected experiences of migration, displacement, and cultural inheritance.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Art Gallery - Central
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

M(other) Tongues brings together artists who use textile to examine the interconnected experiences of migration, displacement, and cultural inheritance.

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

Digital Navigator

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 11:30am - 3:15pm
SK - Lobby - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

The Digital Navigator Program offers free, one-on-one assistance to help improve computer skills or get basic tech support. Digital Navigators are tech experts who are available to answer your "How to ....." questions.

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: SK - Lobby - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Community Engagement
Event Details:

The Digital Navigator Program offers free, one-on-one assistance to help improve computer skills or get basic tech support. Digital Navigators are tech experts who are available to answer your "How to ....." questions.

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

Songs and Stories with Ms Amy

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
LJ - Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Read along and sing for this fun interactive storytime. We will read picture books, move our bodies, act out stories, and sing fun songs and silly rhymes to build our skills with words and language.

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

Read along and sing for this fun interactive storytime. We will read picture books, move our bodies, act out stories, and sing fun songs and silly rhymes to build our skills with words and language.

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

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 6:30pm
LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Featured, Homework Help
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Kids K through 8th: 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: Linda Vista Library
Room: LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Homework Help
Event Details:

Kids K through 8th: 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

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
CH - Learning Center - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Featured, Homework Help
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

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: College-Rolando Library
Room: CH - Learning Center - College-Rolando
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
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

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
LO - Homework Center - Logan Heights at Logan Heights 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: Logan Heights Library
Room: LO - Homework Center - Logan Heights
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

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
MM - Seminar/Booksale Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Featured, Homework Help
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

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: Mira Mesa Library
Room: MM - Seminar/Booksale Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
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

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
SK - Family Place Center - 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 - Family Place Center - 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

Villa Musica: Free Youth Violin Classes

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
CH - Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age

Presented by Villa Musica.

Community Programs Manager:
Nicole Olsson – nolsson@villamusica.org

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: CH - Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Presented by Villa Musica.

Community Programs Manager:
Nicole Olsson – nolsson@villamusica.org

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

Teen IDEA Lab /Laboratorio de Ideas para Adolescentes

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 3:30pm - 7:00pm
LO - David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens

The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software.

Featuring a music studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so much more!

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: LO - David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab - Logan Heights
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software.

Featuring a music studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so much more!

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

3D Lab Open Hours

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
LJ - IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

We are excited to offer 3D Printing in person! Stop by the La Jolla/Riford Library's IDEA Lab during open lab hours with your .STL file and staff will be happy to assist you.

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

We are excited to offer 3D Printing in person! Stop by the La Jolla/Riford Library's IDEA Lab during open lab hours with your .STL file and staff will be happy to assist you.

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

Fold It! @ the Library

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
MX - West entrance (outside from 51st Street) - Valencia Park/Malcom X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Join us every Monday evening for Fold It! @ the Library, a fun origami club for ages 7-12.

 

 

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: MX - West entrance (outside from 51st Street) - Valencia Park/Malcom X
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Join us every Monday evening for Fold It! @ the Library, a fun origami club for ages 7-12.

 

 

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 Playtime

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
NP - Children's Area - North Park at North Park Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Kids can enjoy being creative by building with LEGO blocks and DUPLO bricks. It's a great opportunity for exploring with new ideas, as well as sharing concepts and strategies with other attendees.

Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: NP - Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Kids can enjoy being creative by building with LEGO blocks and DUPLO bricks. It's a great opportunity for exploring with new ideas, as well as sharing concepts and strategies with other attendees.

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

Teen Game Room

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
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

Maker Monday Adult Crafts

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
UH - Children's Area - University Heights at University Heights Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

From simple painting projects to more elaborate DIY decor jobs, crafting boosts creativity while reducing stress. We meet on the first Monday of every month to create, talk, and have a good time.

Library Branch: University Heights Library
Room: UH - Children's Area - University Heights
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

From simple painting projects to more elaborate DIY decor jobs, crafting boosts creativity while reducing stress. We meet on the first Monday of every month to create, talk, and have a good time.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Maker Mondays

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
MX - Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab - Valencia Park/Malcom X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Teens

Looking for something fun to do on a Monday afternoon? Stop by the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab for Maker Mondays, happening every week from 5 to 7 PM.

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: MX - Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab - Valencia Park/Malcom X
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Looking for something fun to do on a Monday afternoon? Stop by the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab for Maker Mondays, happening every week from 5 to 7 PM.

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

Project NexTech - Maker Space Workshops

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Age group: Elementary school (grades 1-5)

Kids are invited to attend fun workshops involving popsicle sticks, rubber bands, glue, paper, instructor-operated hot glue, etc. to build things.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Age group: Elementary school (grades 1-5)

Kids are invited to attend fun workshops involving popsicle sticks, rubber bands, glue, paper, instructor-operated hot glue, etc. to build things.

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

CERT | How to Get Notified in the Event of a Disaster!

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Easy Steps to Preparedness: How to Get Notified

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Easy Steps to Preparedness: How to Get Notified