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This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Squishy Circuits

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age

Explore the basics of electrical circuits! Through hands-on activities using components such as batteries, wires, and LEDs, inquisitive participants will investigate current, voltage, resistance in closed circuits.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Explore the basics of electrical circuits! Through hands-on activities using components such as batteries, wires, and LEDs, inquisitive participants will investigate current, voltage, resistance in closed circuits.

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

Strategy Game Club

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Play board games like Chess, Battleship, Monopoly, Sequence and more at your library! Ages 7-13

 

 

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Play board games like Chess, Battleship, Monopoly, Sequence and more at your library! Ages 7-13

 

 

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

Arts and Crafts /Arte y Manualidades

Thursday, February 19, 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!

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¡Ensúciate, comete errores y prepárate para hacer ARTE!

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!

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¡Ensúciate, comete errores y prepárate para hacer ARTE!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Chess Club

Thursday, February 19, 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!

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 19, 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.

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 19, 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. 

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

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
AC - Meeting Room 222 - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Teens

Evil Threatens!

The World Needs Heroes!

Time to Step Up!

Learn to play Dungeons & Dragons - create a character, face danger, fight monsters, and save the world!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Meeting Room 222 - Central
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Featured, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Evil Threatens!

The World Needs Heroes!

Time to Step Up!

Learn to play Dungeons & Dragons - create a character, face danger, fight monsters, and save the world!

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

Tech Thursdays

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Balboa Library
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Got stuck on borrowing an eBook? Need help setting up that new tablet? Bring your questions and devices to receive one-on-one assistance with:

· Cloud Library, SDPL to Go

· iPad, iPhone, MacBook

Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Got stuck on borrowing an eBook? Need help setting up that new tablet? Bring your questions and devices to receive one-on-one assistance with:

· Cloud Library, SDPL to Go

· iPad, iPhone, MacBook

Mira Mesa Community Planning Group

Thursday, February 19, 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 two exceptions: no meetings in July and 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 two exceptions: no meetings in July and December

This event is in the "Adults" group

Serra Mesa Planning Group (SMPG)

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
SM - Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults

Monthly meeting of the Serra Mesa Planning Group

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: SM - Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the Serra Mesa Planning Group

Block

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:00pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Closing
Branches:
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Preschool Storytime

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
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.

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 20, 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.

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 20, 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! 

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 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
CH - Community Room - College-Rolando at 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.

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: CH - Community Room - College-Rolando
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 20, 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
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 "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Ramadan Story Time with Ms. Zeina!

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Accessibility, Book Discussion, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Celebrate Ramadan by joining us for a special bilingual storytime featuring stories in both Arabic and English!

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Accessibility, Book Discussion, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Celebrate Ramadan by joining us for a special bilingual storytime featuring stories in both Arabic and English!

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

Friday, February 20, 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.

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 20, 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!

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 II of II)

Friday, February 20, 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?

 

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?

 

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

Stay and Play

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
BW - Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth at Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Welcome families to Stay and Play. This program is focused towards children 0-5 years old and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Room: BW - Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Welcome families to Stay and Play. This program is focused towards children 0-5 years old and their caregivers.

RB Knitting Club

Friday, February 20, 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!

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 20, 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.

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

Friday Friends

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
AC - Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library - Central at Central Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Welcome to Friday Friends, a fun and friendly club for children to socialize, snack and play! Each session will include a craft and exciting play designed to spark imagination and build confidence.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library - Central
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Welcome to Friday Friends, a fun and friendly club for children to socialize, snack and play! Each session will include a craft and exciting play designed to spark imagination and build confidence.