This event is in the "All Ages" group HRC - CHESS CLUB Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm MV - Homeschool Resource Center - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library Age Group: All Ages Have you always wanted to learn how to play chess or improve your skills? If you have never played before, or are just looking for someone to practice with, join us for some friendly competition! All supplies are provided. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 12 2026 Thu HRC - CHESS CLUB 4:00pm–5:00pm Mission Valley Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Mission Valley Library Room: MV - Homeschool Resource Center - Mission Valley Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Have you always wanted to learn how to play chess or improve your skills? If you have never played before, or are just looking for someone to practice with, join us for some friendly competition! All supplies are provided.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Kid's Crafty Club (ages 6-12) Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm NC - Meeting Room - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library Program Type: Art, Community Engagement Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Let's get creative with Miss Miki! Color, paint, draw, and create a variety of fun and easy arts and crafts projects! All skill levels welcome. Adult assistance recommended. View Details This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Kid's Crafty Club (ages 6-12) 4:00pm–5:00pm North Clairemont Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Clairemont Library Room: NC - Meeting Room - North Clairemont Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Program Type: Art, Community Engagement Event Details: Let's get creative with Miss Miki! Color, paint, draw, and create a variety of fun and easy arts and crafts projects! All skill levels welcome. Adult assistance recommended.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group Say It Clearly Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Program Type: DiscoverU, Wellness Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults Get ready to make a speech! Build your confidence in public speaking through fun activities and games as you make human connections and gain lifelong skills. This is an in-person program. Registration is encouraged. Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Say It Clearly 4:00pm–5:00pm Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Room: PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults Program Type: DiscoverU, Wellness Registration Encouraged Event Details: Get ready to make a speech! Build your confidence in public speaking through fun activities and games as you make human connections and gain lifelong skills. This is an in-person program. Registration is encouraged.
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, February 12, 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! View Details 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 Feb 12 2026 Thu Tinker Thursday 4:00pm–5:00pm Skyline Hills Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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, February 12, 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! View Details This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Arts and Crafts /Arte y Manualidades 4:00pm–5:30pm Logan Heights Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 Chess Club Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library Age Group: All Ages All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced.All ages, children and adults! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Chess Club 4:00pm–5:30pm Mira Mesa Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library Room: MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa Age Group: All Ages Event Details: All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced.All ages, children and adults!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Downtown Chess @ San Diego Central Library/1st Floor Lobby Thursday, February 12, 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. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Downtown Chess @ San Diego Central Library/1st Floor Lobby 4:00pm–5:30pm Central Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Game Room Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm 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. View Details This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Teen Game Room 4:00pm–5:45pm Central Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
Block Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:00pm Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Closing Feb 12 2026 Thu Closing Block 7:30pm–8:00pm Branches: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Preschool Storytime Friday, February 13, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am TS - Community Room - Tierrasanta at Tierrasanta Library Program Type: Community Engagement Age Group: Preschoolers Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play at Preschool Storytime! Come and build essential early literacy skills and foster a love of reading. Designed for children ages 3-5. View Details This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Preschool Storytime 9:30am–10:00am Tierrasanta Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library Room: TS - Community Room - Tierrasanta Age Group: Preschoolers Program Type: Community Engagement Event Details: Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play at Preschool Storytime! Come and build essential early literacy skills and foster a love of reading. Designed for children ages 3-5.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Knitting and Crochet Circle Friday, February 13, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am NU - Community Room - North University at North University Community Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults This is a social group where you can practice your fiber craft in good company, showing off your latest projects, getting support, and make friends. All levels are welcome. View Details This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Knitting and Crochet Circle 9:30am–11:00am North University Community Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North University Community Library Room: NU - Community Room - North University Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness Event Details: This is a social group where you can practice your fiber craft in good company, showing off your latest projects, getting support, and make friends. All levels are welcome.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Baby Dance Party with Dance to Evolve! Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am NP - Children's Area - North Park at North Park Library Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers We invite you to join our Baby Dance Party, singing and dancing along with Ms. Andrea from Dance to Evolve! We will have songs, movement and tons of fun for your babies to dance, play, and interact! View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Baby Dance Party with Dance to Evolve! 10:00am–10:45am North Park Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Park Library Room: NP - Children's Area - North Park Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Event Details: We invite you to join our Baby Dance Party, singing and dancing along with Ms. Andrea from Dance to Evolve! We will have songs, movement and tons of fun for your babies to dance, play, and interact!
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group Signing Storytime Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am College-Rolando Library Program Type: Early Learning, Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers A 45-minute Storytime for young children including books and music with the addition of American Sign Language signs with Jennifer Duncan from Signs at Play. View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Signing Storytime 10:00am–10:45am College-Rolando Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: College-Rolando Library Age Group: Babies/Toddlers Program Type: Early Learning, Literature Event Details: A 45-minute Storytime for young children including books and music with the addition of American Sign Language signs with Jennifer Duncan from Signs at Play.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Baby Sign Language Storytime Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Baby Sign Language Storytime 10:00am–11:00am City Heights/Weingart Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library Room: CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Cochineal & Natural Dyes Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Otay Mesa-Nestor Library Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Age Group: Elementary School Age Explore the science behind natural dyes! In this hands-on program, participants will learn about the cochineal, a small-scale insect that has been used for centuries to produce vibrant red and pink dyes, and other natural dyes. Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Cochineal & Natural Dyes 10:00am–11:00am Otay Mesa-Nestor Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library Age Group: Elementary School Age Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Explore the science behind natural dyes! In this hands-on program, participants will learn about the cochineal, a small-scale insect that has been used for centuries to produce vibrant red and pink dyes, and other natural dyes.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Stay & Play Storytime with a Park Ranger! Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am NC - Main Area - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library Program Type: Accessibility, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts, Science/STEAM Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Stay and Play is a play group and storytime for kids age 0-5 and their adults. We especially invite nontraditional caregivers (friends, family members, and neighbors) who care for children in an informal way. View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Stay & Play Storytime with a Park Ranger! 10:00am–11:00am North Clairemont Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Clairemont Library Room: NC - Main Area - North Clairemont Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Program Type: Accessibility, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts, Science/STEAM Event Details: Stay and Play is a play group and storytime for kids age 0-5 and their adults. We especially invite nontraditional caregivers (friends, family members, and neighbors) who care for children in an informal way.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Knitting and Crochet Circle Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am Clairemont Library Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Learn how or improve your skills! Bring your own project for social crafting or use our materials. Join us every Friday. No need to register, just show up! View Details This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Knitting and Crochet Circle 10:00am–11:30am Clairemont Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Clairemont Library Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Event Details: Learn how or improve your skills! Bring your own project for social crafting or use our materials. Join us every Friday. No need to register, just show up!
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Science Demystified: Learn About Research and the Research Process (Part I of II) Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults What is scientific research? How does science advance? How can YOU find answers to YOUR science questions? View Details This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Science Demystified: Learn About Research and the Research Process (Part I of II) 10:00am–11:30am La Jolla/Riford Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library Room: LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM Event Details: What is scientific research? How does science advance? How can YOU find answers to YOUR science questions?
RB Knitting Club Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm RB - Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library Would you like to learn to knit, crochet, do needlework or just spend time with other creators?Bring your current project to work on, or if new to the hobbies, we'll help you get going! View Details Feb 13 2026 Fri RB Knitting Club 10:00am–12:00pm Rancho Bernardo Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library Room: RB - Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo Event Details: Would you like to learn to knit, crochet, do needlework or just spend time with other creators?Bring your current project to work on, or if new to the hobbies, we'll help you get going!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Genealogy Research: Meet with our volunteer genealogist 10am to 2pm Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm AC - Genealogy Table in Marilyn & Gene Marx Special Collections Center (9th Floor) - Central at Central Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation Age Group: All Ages For those contemplating constructing a family tree, as well as for experienced genealogy researchers.Volunteers are there to help guide you in your research.No appointment necessary. First come, first served. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Genealogy Research: Meet with our volunteer genealogist 10am to 2pm 10:00am–2:00pm Central Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Central Library Room: AC - Genealogy Table in Marilyn & Gene Marx Special Collections Center (9th Floor) - Central Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation Event Details: For those contemplating constructing a family tree, as well as for experienced genealogy researchers.Volunteers are there to help guide you in your research.No appointment necessary. First come, first served.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group LoveLitCon 02/13/2026 @ 10:00am to 02/15/2026 @ 5:00pm Outreach Program Type: Author Talk, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Literature Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Visit the San Diego Public Library at LoveLitCon in the Marketplace. We will be located right next to The Library Shop SDs booth. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Feb 13 - 15 2026 LoveLitCon 02/13/2026 @ 10:00am–02/15/2026 @ 5:00pm Outreach Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Author Talk, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Literature Event Details: Visit the San Diego Public Library at LoveLitCon in the Marketplace. We will be located right next to The Library Shop SDs booth.
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 Mind & Body Fitness Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am PH - Teen Area - Paradise Hills at Paradise Hills Library Program Type: Featured, Accessibility, Wellness Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults A class combining elements of yoga and QiGoing with seated and standing exercises, designed to improve strength, balance, flexibility and reduce stress. View Details 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 Feb 13 2026 Fri Mind & Body Fitness 10:30am–11:15am Paradise Hills Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library Room: PH - Teen Area - Paradise Hills Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Featured, Accessibility, Wellness Event Details: A class combining elements of yoga and QiGoing with seated and standing exercises, designed to improve strength, balance, flexibility and reduce stress.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Preschool Storytime with Mr. Luan (IN-PERSON) Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature, Performing Arts Age Group: Preschoolers These Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences! I make it a point not just to read books, but to perform them as well! View Details This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Preschool Storytime with Mr. Luan (IN-PERSON) 10:30am–11:15am Linda Vista Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Linda Vista Library Room: LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista Age Group: Preschoolers Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature, Performing Arts Event Details: These Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences! I make it a point not just to read books, but to perform them as well!
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Poetry Reading: Seeing With New Eyes Friday, February 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library Program Type: Celebration Month, Literature, Local Author Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Celebrate Black History Month by engaging with a local poet's reflections on the Great Migration. View Details This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Poetry Reading: Seeing With New Eyes 11:00am–12:00pm Pacific Beach/Taylor Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library Room: PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Celebration Month, Literature, Local Author Event Details: Celebrate Black History Month by engaging with a local poet's reflections on the Great Migration.
