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IDEA lab CAD club school aged kids & teens

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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

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 "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
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
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

Lunar New Year Celebration

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
North Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Featured, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Lunar New Year: Celebrate the Year of the Horse!

Lunar New Year Celebration: Lion Dancers
Saturday, February 21• 1:00-2:30 p.m.

Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Lunar New Year: Celebrate the Year of the Horse!

Lunar New Year Celebration: Lion Dancers
Saturday, February 21• 1:00-2:30 p.m.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
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
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

Lunar New Year Celebration

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Featured, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Lunar New Year: Celebrate the Year of the Horse!

Lunar New Year Celebration: Lion Dancers
Saturday, February 21• 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Lunar New Year: Celebrate the Year of the Horse!

Lunar New Year Celebration: Lion Dancers
Saturday, February 21• 1:00-2:00 p.m.

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

MoneyMind Games: Financial Literacy for Kids

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Program Type:
Business, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults

Join us for InvestQuest, an exciting and interactive event that brings financial literacy to life through gameplay!

Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room: PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: Business, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for InvestQuest, an exciting and interactive event that brings financial literacy to life through gameplay!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Chess Club

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
SK - Children's Nook - 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 - Children's Nook - 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

Cochineal & Natural Dyes

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
LO - Community Room - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle 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.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: LO - Community Room - Logan Heights
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle 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 "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, February 21, 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

Amantes de la Lectura. Novelas Hispano-Americanos en Español

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
NU - Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
En Español, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

El club de lectura será dirigido por la Sra. Toni Lampell, maestra en estudios hispánicos por la Universidad Francisco Marroquin de Guatemala.

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: NU - Community Room - North University
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: En Español, Literature
Event Details:

El club de lectura será dirigido por la Sra. Toni Lampell, maestra en estudios hispánicos por la Universidad Francisco Marroquin de Guatemala.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Festival of Colors

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
NU - Patio - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us to celebrate Holi also known as the "Festival of Colors," by enjoying crafts, music, and fun activities at the North University Community Library Children's Patio.

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: NU - Patio - North University
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Join us to celebrate Holi also known as the "Festival of Colors," by enjoying crafts, music, and fun activities at the North University Community Library Children's 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

Genealogy Club

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Would you like to explore your family’s history? This club is for those who want to do genealogy research in a supportive research environment, connecting with others who love learning, and sharing their genealogy research journey.

Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Would you like to explore your family’s history? This club is for those who want to do genealogy research in a supportive research environment, connecting with others who love learning, and sharing their genealogy research journey.

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

Polymer Clay Workshop with ArtReach

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

This introductory polymer clay class is designed for beginners who want to explore a new sculptural medium in a supportive, hands-on environment.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

This introductory polymer clay class is designed for beginners who want to explore a new sculptural medium in a supportive, hands-on environment.

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, February 21, 2026 at 2:30pm - 5:30pm
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 "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

Blacktronika

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
AC - Neil Morgan Auditorium - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

UCSD Professor and 30+yr music producer, King Br

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Neil Morgan Auditorium - Central
Age Group: All Ages, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

UCSD Professor and 30+yr music producer, King Br

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, February 21, 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.

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

String FUNdamentals - Villa Musica

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

String FUNdamentals (Violin, Beginning Level) – Level II, Ages 5-7

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 FUNdamentals (Violin, Beginning Level) – Level II, Ages 5-7

Requires registration with Villa Musica

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 Crafts - Chinese Zodiac Flower Pots

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
CM - Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Registration is required and will open on January 21 at 12:00 PM.  Space is limited, early sign-up is encouraged.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: CM - Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Registration is required and will open on January 21 at 12:00 PM.  Space is limited, early sign-up is encouraged.

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

Cinema Club

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
OK - Main Area - Oak Park at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Featured, Book Discussion, Films
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Love movies and TV shows?

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: OK - Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Book Discussion, Films
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Love movies and TV shows?

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, February 21, 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 coming soon.

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 coming soon.

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

String Play - Villa Musica

Saturday, February 21, 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 "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, February 23, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

FREE Tax Preparation with AARP

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 11:30am - 5:00pm
BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
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: 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 "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Songs and Stories with Ms Amy

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
LJ - Children's Area - 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 - Children's Area - 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 "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Mahjong Club for Adults

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Join us for a game of Mahjong. Materials provided. Mahjong Club meets every first and third Wednesday of the month. 

Recommended for ages 18+. No registration required.

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Join us for a game of Mahjong. Materials provided. Mahjong Club meets every first and third Wednesday of the month. 

Recommended for ages 18+. No registration required.

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

Stay Sharp with Games

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:45pm
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Feeling forgetful? Preserving your mental abilities as you get older is easier than you might think — and it can even be fun. Stimulating your mind by playing games and learning new skills can help keep your brain healthy as you age.

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:

Feeling forgetful? Preserving your mental abilities as you get older is easier than you might think — and it can even be fun. Stimulating your mind by playing games and learning new skills can help keep your brain healthy as you age.