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Event List

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

Lego Club

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
SC - Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery - San Carlos at San Carlos Library
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: SC - Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery - San Carlos
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Garden Exchange

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages

Stop and Swap: Seeds, Plants, Veggies, Fruits, Flowers and More!

Too many zucchinis? Lots of cut flowers? Succulents getting too big? Ordered too many radish seeds? CSA box full of vegetables you won't eat?

Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Stop and Swap: Seeds, Plants, Veggies, Fruits, Flowers and More!

Too many zucchinis? Lots of cut flowers? Succulents getting too big? Ordered too many radish seeds? CSA box full of vegetables you won't eat?

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Lego and Rokenbok Club

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us every Saturday from 10:30am-12pm for Lego and Rokenbok Club! Patrons will be able to build at their own pace.

We will provide a lego square to build on and patrons can continue to build on it week after week. 

Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Join us every Saturday from 10:30am-12pm for Lego and Rokenbok Club! Patrons will be able to build at their own pace.

We will provide a lego square to build on and patrons can continue to build on it week after week. 

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Spring into STEAM: Magical Adventures & Illusions in the STEMverse

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age

Get ready for a hands-on adventure where science feels like real magic and every kid becomes an explorer of curiosity!

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Get ready for a hands-on adventure where science feels like real magic and every kid becomes an explorer of curiosity!

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

Tiny Tot Play

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
PH - Children's Area - Paradise Hills at Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Early Learning, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Babies & Toddlers- Let's Play!  
Engage curiosity, exploration, and build confidence all through play with sensory activities that promote cognitive, social, & motor skills. 

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Room: PH - Children's Area - Paradise Hills
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Featured, Art, Early Learning, Science/STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Babies & Toddlers- Let's Play!  
Engage curiosity, exploration, and build confidence all through play with sensory activities that promote cognitive, social, & motor skills. 

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, April 11, 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 "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Signing Storytime

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
NP - Children's Area - North Park at North Park Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Enjoy some sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer from Signs at Play!

Come learn some simple signs and songs at this fun weekly event!

 

Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: NP - Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Accessibility, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Enjoy some sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer from Signs at Play!

Come learn some simple signs and songs at this fun weekly event!

 

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

First Generation College Student Success

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Career & College, DiscoverU
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults

Are you the first in your family to pursue higher education?

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU
Event Details:

Are you the first in your family to pursue higher education?

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

Healthy Adventures: Healthy Cooking Workshop

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
CT - Patio - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM, Wellness
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Learn how to integrate more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains in your diet, in a way that is tasty and doesn’t leave you feeling deprived of the foods you want!

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

Learn how to integrate more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains in your diet, in a way that is tasty and doesn’t leave you feeling deprived of the foods you want!

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Reading Across All Ages!

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
SY - Caroline de Llamas Children's Area - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Older Adults

Join us for an hour of fun where children and older adults read and make arts and crafts together in a supportive environment!

Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: SY - Caroline de Llamas Children's Area - San Ysidro
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of fun where children and older adults read and make arts and crafts together in a supportive environment!

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, April 11, 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.

Innovation Station Science Fun!

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
LJ - IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM

Join us at the Innovation Station where we'll learn about electricity by making LED light up cards. All supplies are provided and no reservations are needed. Open to kids of all ages. 

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us at the Innovation Station where we'll learn about electricity by making LED light up cards. All supplies are provided and no reservations are needed. Open to kids of all ages. 

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Spring into STEAM: Science of Magic

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
LO - Community Room - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Featured, 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: Logan Heights Library
Room: LO - Community Room - Logan Heights
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Featured, 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 "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Signing Storytime

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Join us on the second Saturday of every month at 12:30pm for Sign Language Storytime. Children and parents will have the opportunity to learn new signs, sing, read and bubbles. 

Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us on the second Saturday of every month at 12:30pm for Sign Language Storytime. Children and parents will have the opportunity to learn new signs, sing, read and bubbles. 

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

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
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
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

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
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 "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Adult Craft Workshop

Saturday, April 11, 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!

Poetry of Place

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Author Talk, Local Author

Please join us to celebrate National Poetry Month with three local poets sharing their work around the theme: Poetry of Place.

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley
Program Type: Celebration Month, Author Talk, Local Author
Event Details:

Please join us to celebrate National Poetry Month with three local poets sharing their work around the theme: Poetry of Place.

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

Room To Write

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
MX - Multi-Media Room - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Join us and write on the second Saturday of every month!

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: MX - Multi-Media Room - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us and write on the second Saturday of every month!

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

2nd Saturday Concert Series

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
NC - Main Area - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Featured, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Get ready to groove! 🎸 The North Clairemont Library is kicking off our brand-new 2nd Saturday Concert Series!

Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: NC - Main Area - North Clairemont
Age Group: All Ages, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Get ready to groove! 🎸 The North Clairemont Library is kicking off our brand-new 2nd Saturday Concert Series!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Chess Club

Saturday, April 11, 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
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, April 11, 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 "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

Vegetable Container Gardening with Healthy Adventures

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Featured, Accessibility, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

We bring the arts and crafts, pots, soil, craft sticks, construction paper, and seeds. Participants get to decorate their pot, create a gardening marker, fill their pot up with soil, and plant their seeds.

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Accessibility, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

We bring the arts and crafts, pots, soil, craft sticks, construction paper, and seeds. Participants get to decorate their pot, create a gardening marker, fill their pot up with soil, and plant their seeds.

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

Healthy Cooking: Five Ingredients or Less

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
CM - Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
DiscoverU, Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults

Registration is required. Phone registration opens on March 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM. To reserve your spot, please call 858-538-8181. 

Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: CM - Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: DiscoverU, Wellness
Event Details:

Registration is required. Phone registration opens on March 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM. To reserve your spot, please call 858-538-8181.