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Event List

Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Program Type
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Exhibits, Displays & Ongoing Programs
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This event is in the "All Ages" group

Live Music Performance & Instrument Showcase

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
RP - Children's Area - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us for live music presented by students from AmeriCal Youth Orchestra.

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: RP - Children's Area - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Join us for live music presented by students from AmeriCal Youth Orchestra.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Pop-up Book Sale

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
SR - Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages

Great bargain used books

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: SR - Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Great bargain used books

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 Prep Assistance

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Featured, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement
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: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement
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

Stay and Play

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
KN - Park Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

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

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 "All Ages" group

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten & Family Resource Fair

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning
Age Group:
All Ages

Join your PHR Library for a fun-filled community fair on Saturday, March 14 from 10:30am-noon! All ages welcome - no registration needed!

Event Highlights:
*Enroll in the 1,000 BBK program
*Meet amazing community partners

Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning
Event Details:

Join your PHR Library for a fun-filled community fair on Saturday, March 14 from 10:30am-noon! All ages welcome - no registration needed!

Event Highlights:
*Enroll in the 1,000 BBK program
*Meet amazing community partners

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

Adult Ballet & Youth Ballet/Jazz Classes - San Diego Ballet

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults

NEW LOCATION: CITY HEIGHTS LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM

Open Adult Ballet Class 10:30am - 12:00pm

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
Program Type: Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Event Details:

NEW LOCATION: CITY HEIGHTS LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM

Open Adult Ballet Class 10:30am - 12:00pm

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

Poetry on the Patio Open Mic

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
PO - Adult Patio - Point Loma at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, LGBTQIA+, Literature, Local Author
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Come hear electric rhythms & solid walls of rhymes at Poetry on the Patio OPEN MIC @ Point Loma Branch Library from 11am-12pm on the upstairs outside patio.

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: PO - Adult Patio - Point Loma
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, LGBTQIA+, Literature, Local Author
Event Details:

Come hear electric rhythms & solid walls of rhymes at Poetry on the Patio OPEN MIC @ Point Loma Branch Library from 11am-12pm on the upstairs outside patio.

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

Fix-It Clinic

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
PO - Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Do you have a household item in need of repair? Don’t trash it! Come fix it for FREE at our upcoming Fixit Clinics.

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: PO - Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Do you have a household item in need of repair? Don’t trash it! Come fix it for FREE at our upcoming Fixit Clinics.

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

Trivia Time for All Ages!

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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

Let’s laugh and play trivia! Grab some friends or come on your own and put your knowledge of random factoids to the test! Fun! Games! Prizes! Snacks! 

Trivia Time for All Ages is a family-friendly event.

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:

Let’s laugh and play trivia! Grab some friends or come on your own and put your knowledge of random factoids to the test! Fun! Games! Prizes! Snacks! 

Trivia Time for All Ages is a family-friendly event.

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

Adult Craft Workshop

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
LV - Adult Patio - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Program Includes Kit
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Introducing Our New Adult Craft Series at the Linda Vista Branch Library!

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: LV - Adult Patio - Linda Vista
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Program Includes Kit
Event Details:

Introducing Our New Adult Craft Series at the Linda Vista Branch Library!

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

Everyone Plays @ The Library - Placeholder

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1:30pm - 5:30pm
RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

EVERYONE Plays @ the Library is a fun way to play your own board games with new friends or play the many games on hand at the library.

Whether you’re already an avid board gamer or are looking to learn, all ages are welcome!

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

EVERYONE Plays @ the Library is a fun way to play your own board games with new friends or play the many games on hand at the library.

Whether you’re already an avid board gamer or are looking to learn, all ages are welcome!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Chess Club

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
SK - Family Place Center - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages

Saturday of each month, come and join us with Mr. Jesus to learn the skills of playing Chess. For all ages.

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: SK - Family Place Center - Skyline Hills
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:

Saturday of each month, come and join us with Mr. Jesus to learn the skills of playing Chess. For all ages.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

CookBook Club

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
KN - Children's Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults
  • Share recipes
  • Find new recipes
  • Try new dishes
  • Discover fun desserts
  • Make friends
  • Cookbook Discussion
Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: KN - Children's Area - Kensington
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:
  • Share recipes
  • Find new recipes
  • Try new dishes
  • Discover fun desserts
  • Make friends
  • Cookbook Discussion
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

RB Chess Club

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
RB - Children's Area - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Do you want to learn how to play chess? Do you already know how to play and are looking for the perfect place to play? Join us every Saturday for a fun game of chess with friends at Rancho Bernardo Library!

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: RB - Children's Area - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Do you want to learn how to play chess? Do you already know how to play and are looking for the perfect place to play? Join us every Saturday for a fun game of chess with friends at Rancho Bernardo Library!

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

Shining Night: A film screening and lecture in partnership with San Diego Master Chorale

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
AC - Neil Morgan Auditorium - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Films, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

 

Shining Night: A Portrait of Morten Lauridsen
Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 2:30pm

 

FREE | Presented by San Diego Master Chorale and Central Library @ Joan Λ Irwin Jacobs Common

 

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Neil Morgan Auditorium - Central
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Films, Performing Arts
Event Details:

 

Shining Night: A Portrait of Morten Lauridsen
Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 2:30pm

 

FREE | Presented by San Diego Master Chorale and Central Library @ Joan Λ Irwin Jacobs Common

 

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

RB Discovery Concert Series

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

San Diego Community Jazz Band

*Open seating until capacity is reached.

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Event Details:

San Diego Community Jazz Band

*Open seating until capacity is reached.

This event is in the "All Ages" 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 Navigation

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 11:30am - 3:15pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Career & College, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Get help on the computers and with your digital devices from a Digital Navigator every Monday! 

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Age Group: All Ages, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Career & College, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Get help on the computers and with your digital devices from a Digital Navigator every Monday! 

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, March 16, 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 "Middle School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Bingo Night

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
AC - Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor) - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens

Exciting prizes, great company, and endless fun await you at our thrilling Teen Bingo Night!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor) - Central
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Exciting prizes, great company, and endless fun await you at our thrilling Teen Bingo Night!

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

Teen Game Room

Monday, March 16, 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 "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 - Hand Building with Air Dry Clay

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Join the Skyline Hills Crafting Circle Community every

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Join the Skyline Hills Crafting Circle Community every

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

Behind the Curtain

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
OK - Homework Area - Oak Park at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Step into the world behind the spotlight and discover what truly brings a stage to life!

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: OK - Homework Area - Oak Park
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Step into the world behind the spotlight and discover what truly brings a stage to life!

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

Pajamas Storytime

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
RB - Snook's Nook Storytime Area - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Kiddos can wear their favorite pajamas for the early evening Monday storytimes featuring children’s books. Incudes the opportunity to follow along to popular kid’s songs. Children all ages welcome! No registration required.

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: RB - Snook's Nook Storytime Area - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Kiddos can wear their favorite pajamas for the early evening Monday storytimes featuring children’s books. Incudes the opportunity to follow along to popular kid’s songs. Children all ages welcome! No registration required.

Mira Mesa Community Planning Group

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement

The Mira Mesa Community Planning Group meets on the third Monday of every month, with an exception: no meeting in December

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

The Mira Mesa Community Planning Group meets on the third Monday of every month, with an exception: no meeting in December