This event is in the "All Ages" group Genealogy Research: Meet with our volunteer genealogist 10am to Noon Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm 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 Sep 9 2026 Wed Genealogy Research: Meet with our volunteer genealogist 10am to Noon 10:00am–12:00pm 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 "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Dance Pants Party Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am MV - Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Recommended for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, this simple dance program will feature songs such as "The Wheels on the Bus," "Baby Shark," and more. Families, it’s time to get your groove on! View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Sep 9 2026 Wed Dance Pants Party 10:30am–11:15am Mission Valley Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Mission Valley Library Room: MV - Community Room - Mission Valley Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning Event Details: Recommended for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, this simple dance program will feature songs such as "The Wheels on the Bus," "Baby Shark," and more. Families, it’s time to get your groove on!
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Toddler Story Time in the Park Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am KN - Park Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Toddler Story Time in Kensington Park will be held at 10:30am. There will be stories, songs, and bubbles! Join the fun! View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Sep 9 2026 Wed Toddler Story Time in the Park 10:30am–11:30am Kensington-Normal Heights Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library Room: KN - Park Area - Kensington Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature Event Details: Toddler Story Time in Kensington Park will be held at 10:30am. There will be stories, songs, and bubbles! Join the fun!
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 Builders Club Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm PO - Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Calling all LEGO Builders!Put your engineering and problem-solving skills to the test by taking part in unique LEGO building challenges or let your imagination run wild and build your own special LEGO creations.Each week's LEGO View Details 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 Sep 9 2026 Wed LEGO Builders Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Point Loma/Hervey Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library Room: PO - Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM Event Details: Calling all LEGO Builders!Put your engineering and problem-solving skills to the test by taking part in unique LEGO building challenges or let your imagination run wild and build your own special LEGO creations.Each week's LEGO
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group English Corner - English Conversation Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm NU - Community Room - North University at North University Community Library Program Type: Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Community members with a basic grasp of English language can have fun themed conversations and build relationships with one another. We will talk about ourselves, our cultures, and more. 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 Sep 9 2026 Wed English Corner - English Conversation 4:30pm–5:30pm 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: Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation Event Details: Community members with a basic grasp of English language can have fun themed conversations and build relationships with one another. We will talk about ourselves, our cultures, and more.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Signing Storytime with Signs at Play Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am NC - Main Area - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Children learn simple signing in a fun, storytime format. View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Sep 10 2026 Thu Signing Storytime with Signs at Play 10:00am–10:30am North Clairemont Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Clairemont Library Room: NC - Main Area - North Clairemont Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning Event Details: Children learn simple signing in a fun, storytime format.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Story Time Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am OK - Main Area - Oak Park at Oak Park Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Come enjoy Story Time filled with stories, music, and a fun craft! Designed especially for toddlers and preschoolers. No registration needed—just drop in and join the fun. View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Sep 10 2026 Thu Story Time 10:00am–10:30am Oak Park Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Oak Park Library Room: OK - Main Area - Oak Park Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning Event Details: Come enjoy Story Time filled with stories, music, and a fun craft! Designed especially for toddlers and preschoolers. No registration needed—just drop in and join the fun.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group RB Thursday Morning Book Club Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am RB - Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library Program Type: Featured, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Literature Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Come meet other book lovers and join in a lively discussion of this month's book selection, "American Dirt" by Jeanine Cummins. 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 Sep 10 2026 Thu RB Thursday Morning Book Club 10:00am–11:00am Rancho Bernardo Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library Room: RB - Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Featured, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Literature Event Details: Come meet other book lovers and join in a lively discussion of this month's book selection, "American Dirt" by Jeanine Cummins.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Mahjong for Seniors Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Join Us for Senior Mahjong at the Library! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Sep 10 2026 Thu Mahjong for Seniors 10:00am–1:00pm Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Room: SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness Event Details: Join Us for Senior Mahjong at the Library!
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Baby/Toddler Storytime Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am CT - Children's Area - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Join us as we read, sing, and dance this special Storytime, which encourages a love of reading and builds essential early literacy skills. View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Sep 10 2026 Thu Baby/Toddler Storytime 10:30am–11:00am City Heights/Weingart Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library Room: CT - Children's Area - City Heights/Weingart Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature Event Details: Join us as we read, sing, and dance this special Storytime, which encourages a love of reading and builds essential early literacy skills.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Stay and Play Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Welcome families to Stay and Play. This program is focused towards children 0-5 years old and their caregivers. Every Thursday we will offer free play. View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Sep 10 2026 Thu Stay and Play 10:30am–11:00am Carmel Valley Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning Event Details: Welcome families to Stay and Play. This program is focused towards children 0-5 years old and their caregivers. Every Thursday we will offer free play.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Toddler and Preschool Storytime Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am MV - Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Recommended for ages 2-5, this storytime program includes books, songs, games, and early literacy fun! A to-go craft will be provided at the end. View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Sep 10 2026 Thu Toddler and Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:15am Mission Valley Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Mission Valley Library Room: MV - Community Room - Mission Valley Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature Event Details: Recommended for ages 2-5, this storytime program includes books, songs, games, and early literacy fun! A to-go craft will be provided at the end.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Drawing Class with Mr. Luan Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am LV - Children's Storytime Nook - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library Program Type: Online/Virtual, Art, Community Engagement Age Group: Preschoolers I'll show kids how to draw basic shapes. Then we'll add other elements to those shapes to create popular objects like people, bunnies, cars, fish, caterpillars, houses, etc.. Throughout the lessen I'll have them color parts of those ob View Details This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Sep 10 2026 Thu Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Drawing Class with Mr. Luan 10:30am–11:30am Linda Vista Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Linda Vista Library Room: LV - Children's Storytime Nook - Linda Vista Age Group: Preschoolers Program Type: Online/Virtual, Art, Community Engagement Event Details: I'll show kids how to draw basic shapes. Then we'll add other elements to those shapes to create popular objects like people, bunnies, cars, fish, caterpillars, houses, etc.. Throughout the lessen I'll have them color parts of those ob
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Pre-School Story Time in the Park Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am KN - Park Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Kensington-Normal Heights Librarians will share stories, songs, and bubbles with children ages 3-5. Older and younger siblings welcome! Bring a blanket to sit on the grass. View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Sep 10 2026 Thu Pre-School Story Time in the Park 10:30am–11:30am Kensington-Normal Heights Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library Room: KN - Park Area - Kensington Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature Event Details: Kensington-Normal Heights Librarians will share stories, songs, and bubbles with children ages 3-5. Older and younger siblings welcome! Bring a blanket to sit on the grass.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Zumba for Kids Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Wellness Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Come and enjoy our free Zumba for Kids program for babies and toddlers. This program involves music and movement to help kids strengthen their motor skills. 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 Sep 10 2026 Thu Zumba for Kids 11:00am–12:00pm 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, Elementary School Age Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Wellness Event Details: Come and enjoy our free Zumba for Kids program for babies and toddlers. This program involves music and movement to help kids strengthen their motor skills.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Stay and Play Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers After the Morning Storytime, we will be hosting a Stay and Play! Parents and Caregivers- play with your children or watch them as they play with other children. View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Sep 10 2026 Thu Stay and Play 11:30am–12:00pm Rancho Bernardo Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library Room: RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning Event Details: After the Morning Storytime, we will be hosting a Stay and Play! Parents and Caregivers- play with your children or watch them as they play with other children.
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 Chess Club Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm PO - Makerspace - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library Program Type: Community Engagement Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Interested in achieving better brain function while improving your memory, cognitive abilities, and strategic thinking? View Details 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 Sep 10 2026 Thu Chess Club 2:00pm–5:00pm Point Loma/Hervey Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library Room: PO - Makerspace - Point Loma/Hervey Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community Engagement Event Details: Interested in achieving better brain function while improving your memory, cognitive abilities, and strategic thinking?
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Happy Half-Hour Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Come to the PB Library a half-hour before our monthly Book Discussion to get to know your fellow readers better over tea and light refreshments. 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 Sep 10 2026 Thu Happy Half-Hour 3:30pm–4:00pm 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: Community Engagement, Literature Event Details: Come to the PB Library a half-hour before our monthly Book Discussion to get to know your fellow readers better over tea and light refreshments.
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 Chess Club Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm North University Community Library Program Type: Community Engagement Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world. We welcome players with all levels of chess experience from beginners to advanced. Recommended for ages 10 and up. View Details 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 Sep 10 2026 Thu Chess Club 3:30pm–5:00pm North University Community Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North University Community Library Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community Engagement Event Details: Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world. We welcome players with all levels of chess experience from beginners to advanced. Recommended for ages 10 and up.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Downtown Chess @ San Diego Central Library/1st Floor Lobby Thursday, September 10, 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 Sep 10 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 "Preschoolers" group Preschool Storytime Friday, September 11, 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 Sep 11 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, September 11, 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 Sep 11 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 Sign Language Storytime Friday, September 11, 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 Sep 11 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 "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Stay & Play Storytime Friday, September 11, 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 Sep 11 2026 Fri Stay & Play Storytime 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.
