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This event is in the "All Ages" group

Board Game Fun!

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages

Join in the board game fun! Bring your friends and family and your own games or make new friends and play the many games from the library’s collection.

Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room: PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Join in the board game fun! Bring your friends and family and your own games or make new friends and play the many games from the library’s collection.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Make It! Fabric Bookmark Making Station

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
AC - IDEA Lab Program - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
All Ages

During the month of March, drop in anytime during the IDEA Lab's open hours to a make a fabric bookmark at our Fabric Bookmark Making Station.

Create your fabric bookmark to celebrate Read Across America.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - IDEA Lab Program - Central
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

During the month of March, drop in anytime during the IDEA Lab's open hours to a make a fabric bookmark at our Fabric Bookmark Making Station.

Create your fabric bookmark to celebrate Read Across America.

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 28, 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!

San Diego Independent Scholars Monthly Lecture Series

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
NU - Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Astrobiology: The Search for Life in the Universe
Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: NU - Community Room - North University
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:
Astrobiology: The Search for Life in the Universe
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Chess Club

Saturday, March 28, 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 "Elementary School Age" group

Spring into STEAM: Science Made Magical

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
KN - Children's Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age

Join us for a hands-on STEAM adventure where science becomes wizardry! Young wizards will use safe, everyday materials to make glowing Wizard’s Lava Lamps and build colorful Kaleidoscopes of Light, discovering the magic behind science.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: KN - Children's Area - Kensington
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Join us for a hands-on STEAM adventure where science becomes wizardry! Young wizards will use safe, everyday materials to make glowing Wizard’s Lava Lamps and build colorful Kaleidoscopes of Light, discovering the magic behind science.

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

UC Application Process

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
NP - Adult Reading Area - North Park at North Park Library
Program Type:
Career & College, DiscoverU
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults

Not sure how to start your UC college application? Join us in this informative session to know what to expect from the UC application process!

This is an in-person program. Registration is encouraged.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: NP - Adult Reading Area - North Park
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Not sure how to start your UC college application? Join us in this informative session to know what to expect from the UC application process!

This is an in-person program. Registration is encouraged.

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

AXEIS STEM Carts Workshop: Robotics and Ecosystems

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Start off the workshop learning a scientific concept from which we'll pose the challenge.  Follow this up with a hands-on coding lesson where you'll learn fundamentals of coding and robotics and logic. Then tackle the challenge.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Start off the workshop learning a scientific concept from which we'll pose the challenge.  Follow this up with a hands-on coding lesson where you'll learn fundamentals of coding and robotics and logic. Then tackle the challenge.

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 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - 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 - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - 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

Adult Craft Time

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Join us for a fun adult craft time!

All materials provided.  Call the Serra Mesa Library to register: 858-573-1396

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Join us for a fun adult craft time!

All materials provided.  Call the Serra Mesa Library to register: 858-573-1396

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, March 28, 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.

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

IDEA lab CAD club school aged kids & teens

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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

Beginner friendly computer-aided design (CAD) projects such as keychains and simple geometric models. 3D printing available during class. Open to all school aged children. No previous experience necessary. No reservations needed. 

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

Beginner friendly computer-aided design (CAD) projects such as keychains and simple geometric models. 3D printing available during class. Open to all school aged children. No previous experience necessary. No reservations needed. 

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 Theatre Ensemble Staged Reading

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Details TBD.

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

Details TBD.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Needles, Hooks and Good Books

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
OK - Homework Area - Oak Park at Oak Park Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Calling all fiber artists! Bring your crochet, knitting, or textile projects and connect with others at our library meet-up. Learn from others, share your skills, and create together. Some supplies are available for beginners.

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: OK - Homework Area - Oak Park
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Calling all fiber artists! Bring your crochet, knitting, or textile projects and connect with others at our library meet-up. Learn from others, share your skills, and create together. Some supplies are available for beginners.

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

String Play - Villa Musica

Saturday, March 28, 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 "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 30, 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 30, 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 "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

FREE Tax Preparation with AARP

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 11:30am - 5:00pm
BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Stop by for FREE Tax Preparation help generously provided by AARP.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax preparation to anyone of any age - especially if you are 50 or older or can't afford paid tax preparation.

Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

Stop by for FREE Tax Preparation help generously provided by AARP.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax preparation to anyone of any age - especially if you are 50 or older or can't afford paid tax preparation.

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

DYH@L Presents: Sharpen Your Skills

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 11:45am - 1:30pm
SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Featured, Homework Help
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Are you a student in Kinder through 8th grade? 

Come practice your reading or math skills one-on-one with a Homework Coach! 

What is Sharpen Your Skills?

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

Are you a student in Kinder through 8th grade? 

Come practice your reading or math skills one-on-one with a Homework Coach! 

What is Sharpen Your Skills?

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

Songs and Stories with Ms Amy

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
LJ - Community Room - 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 - Community Room - 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 "All Ages" group

Make It! Fabric Bookmark Making Station

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
AC - IDEA Lab Program - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
All Ages

During the month of March, drop in anytime during the IDEA Lab's open hours to a make a fabric bookmark at our Fabric Bookmark Making Station.

Create your fabric bookmark to celebrate Read Across America.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - IDEA Lab Program - Central
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

During the month of March, drop in anytime during the IDEA Lab's open hours to a make a fabric bookmark at our Fabric Bookmark Making Station.

Create your fabric bookmark to celebrate Read Across America.

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Spring Into STEAM: Science of Magic

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
MX - Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room - Valencia Park/Malcom X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age

Discover the magic of science and uncover the science behind the tricks! Participants will explore how famous illusions work—untangling Houdini’s chains and discovering how mirrors and optics can make objects seem to disappear.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: MX - Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room - Valencia Park/Malcom X
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Discover the magic of science and uncover the science behind the tricks! Participants will explore how famous illusions work—untangling Houdini’s chains and discovering how mirrors and optics can make objects seem to disappear.

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, March 30, 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

DYH@L Presents: Spring Craft Hour

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Featured, Homework Help
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Are you a student in Kinder through 8th grade? Join us for a different daily craft March 30, April 1, and April 2. While supplies last. 

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

Are you a student in Kinder through 8th grade? Join us for a different daily craft March 30, April 1, and April 2. While supplies last.