San Diego History Talk: Bate's Folly and other White Elephants: The development of Shelter and Harbor Islands, 10th Avenue Marine Terminal, and San Diego Unified Port District Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Balboa Library John Bate was San Diego's second port director, and held public vision clearer than most city officials in the 1940s through 1960s. View Details Apr 15 2026 Wed San Diego History Talk: Bate's Folly and other White Elephants: The development of Shelter and Harbor Islands, 10th Avenue Marine Terminal, and San Diego Unified Port District 1:00pm–2:00pm Balboa Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Balboa Library Event Details: John Bate was San Diego's second port director, and held public vision clearer than most city officials in the 1940s through 1960s.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Afternoon Crafting Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm PB - Children's Area - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library Program Type: Art Age Group: Elementary School Age Join us on the Patio outside the children's room for arts and crafts after school every Wednesday at 2pm.Activities are designed for school age children. Young kids may require parent assistance. View Details This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Afternoon Crafting 2:00pm–3:00pm Pacific Beach/Taylor Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library Room: PB - Children's Area - Pacific Beach/Taylor Age Group: Elementary School Age Program Type: Art Event Details: Join us on the Patio outside the children's room for arts and crafts after school every Wednesday at 2pm.Activities are designed for school age children. Young kids may require parent assistance.
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 Friends of the Rancho Peñasquitos Branch Library Meeting Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library Program Type: Community Engagement Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults All are welcome to attend meetings of the Friends of the Rancho Peñasquitos Branch Library. The Friends generally hold meetings every other month, but please call or check the monthly calendar to confirm meeting dates. 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 Apr 15 2026 Wed Friends of the Rancho Peñasquitos Branch Library Meeting 2:00pm–3:30pm Rancho Peñasquitos Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library Room: RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community Engagement Event Details: All are welcome to attend meetings of the Friends of the Rancho Peñasquitos Branch Library. The Friends generally hold meetings every other month, but please call or check the monthly calendar to confirm meeting dates.
This event is in the "Teens" group Tabletop Game Day! Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:30pm AC - Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor) - Central at Central Library Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured Age Group: Teens Did you know that April 11 is National Tabletop Game Day?Well we've decided to make it National Tabletop Game Month!Every Wednesday in April, we're playing a variety of games - come join us! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Tabletop Game Day! 2:00pm–5:30pm Central Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Central Library Room: AC - Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor) - Central Age Group: Teens Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured Event Details: Did you know that April 11 is National Tabletop Game Day?Well we've decided to make it National Tabletop Game Month!Every Wednesday in April, we're playing a variety of games - come join us!
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm SK - Lobby - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library Program Type: Featured, Homework Help Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments. View Details This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Apr 15 2026 Wed DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY 2:00pm–6:00pm Skyline Hills Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library Room: SK - Lobby - Skyline Hills Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Program Type: Featured, Homework Help Event Details: Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Read to a Reptile Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm Ocean Beach Library Program Type: Literature Age Group: Elementary School Age Join us every Wednesday at the Ocean Beach Library to read to DK, our bearded dragon or Darwin, our Ball Python. Practice your skills and gain confidence by reading to these enthusiastic and non-judgmental reptiles. View Details This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Read to a Reptile 2:30pm–3:00pm Ocean Beach Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library Age Group: Elementary School Age Program Type: Literature Event Details: Join us every Wednesday at the Ocean Beach Library to read to DK, our bearded dragon or Darwin, our Ball Python. Practice your skills and gain confidence by reading to these enthusiastic and non-judgmental reptiles.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Teen IDEA Lab /Laboratorio de Ideas para Adolescentes Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 2:30pm - 5:45pm LO - David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software.Featuring a music studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so much more! View Details This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Teen IDEA Lab /Laboratorio de Ideas para Adolescentes 2:30pm–5:45pm Logan Heights Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Logan Heights Library Room: LO - David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab - Logan Heights Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces Event Details: The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software.Featuring a music studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so much more!
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Crochet & Knitting Circle Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm NP - Adult Reading Area - North Park at North Park Library Program Type: Art Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Join our crochet and knitting circle for a creative and social experience! All skill levels and all fiber arts crafts welcome! Bring your own project!No registration required. 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 Apr 15 2026 Wed Crochet & Knitting Circle 3:00pm–4:00pm North Park Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Park Library Room: NP - Adult Reading Area - North Park Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Art Event Details: Join our crochet and knitting circle for a creative and social experience! All skill levels and all fiber arts crafts welcome! Bring your own project!No registration required.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group RB Library Book Club Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm 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 Join us for a lively discussion of this month's book, "The Stranger in the Lifeboat" by Mitch Albom.Copies of the books are available for checkout at the RB Branch Library. 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 Apr 15 2026 Wed RB Library Book Club 3:00pm–4:00pm 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: Join us for a lively discussion of this month's book, "The Stranger in the Lifeboat" by Mitch Albom.Copies of the books are available for checkout at the RB Branch Library.
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 Speed Cubing Club Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens 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 Apr 15 2026 Wed Speed Cubing Club 3:00pm–4:00pm La Jolla/Riford Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library Room: LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
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 DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm CH - Learning Center - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library Program Type: Featured, Homework Help Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments. 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 Apr 15 2026 Wed DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY 3:00pm–6:00pm College-Rolando Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: College-Rolando Library Room: CH - Learning Center - College-Rolando Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: Featured, Homework Help Event Details: Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm LO - Homework Center - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library Program Type: Featured, Homework Help Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments. View Details This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Apr 15 2026 Wed DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY 3:00pm–6:00pm Logan Heights Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Logan Heights Library Room: LO - Homework Center - Logan Heights Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Program Type: Featured, Homework Help Event Details: Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
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 DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm MM - Seminar/Booksale Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library Program Type: Featured, Homework Help Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments. 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 Apr 15 2026 Wed DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY 3:00pm–6:00pm Mira Mesa Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library Room: MM - Seminar/Booksale Room - Mira Mesa Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: Featured, Homework Help Event Details: Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
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 DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm CT - Upstairs Lobby/Homework Area - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library Program Type: Featured, Homework Help Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments. 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 Apr 15 2026 Wed DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY 3:00pm–6:00pm City Heights/Weingart Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library Room: CT - Upstairs Lobby/Homework Area - City Heights/Weingart Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: Featured, Homework Help Event Details: Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
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 Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm TS - Community Room - 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 Wednesday afternoon, offering a space for social interaction and sharing artistic expressions. Cancelled 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 Apr 15 2026 Wed Cancelled Adult Coloring Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Tierrasanta Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library Room: TS - Community Room - 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 Wednesday 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 This event is in the "Middle School Age" group LEGO Builders Club Wednesday, April 15, 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 Apr 15 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 "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group LEGO Club Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Program Type: Science/STEAM Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Join us for LEGO Club! Let your kids express their inner engineer! 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 Apr 15 2026 Wed LEGO Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Room: PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Program Type: Science/STEAM Event Details: Join us for LEGO Club! Let your kids express their inner engineer!
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group STEM Crafternoon Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Balboa Library Program Type: Art, Science/STEAM Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age View Details This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Apr 15 2026 Wed STEM Crafternoon 3:30pm–4:30pm Balboa Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Balboa Library Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Program Type: Art, Science/STEAM
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 LEGO Power Hour Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm MH - Emily Brightwood Children's Area - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library Program Type: Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Join us every Monday for LEGO Power Hour! Build your own creations to display in our library. Program will take place in our study rooms 3 and 4. 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 This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 15 2026 Wed LEGO Power Hour 3:30pm–5:00pm Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library Room: MH - Emily Brightwood Children's Area - Mission Hills/Hillcrest Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM Event Details: Join us every Monday for LEGO Power Hour! Build your own creations to display in our library. Program will take place in our study rooms 3 and 4.
This event is in the "Teens" group Anime Club Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm MX - Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab - Valencia Park/Malcom X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library Program Type: Art, Films, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces Age Group: Teens Calling all anime and manga fans! 🎉 Join us every Wednesday from 3:30–5:30 PM for Anime Club. Watch the latest and greatest shows, share what you’re reading, and meet other fans who love anime as much as you do. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Anime Club 3:30pm–5:30pm Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library Room: MX - Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab - Valencia Park/Malcom X Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art, Films, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces Event Details: Calling all anime and manga fans! 🎉 Join us every Wednesday from 3:30–5:30 PM for Anime Club. Watch the latest and greatest shows, share what you’re reading, and meet other fans who love anime as much as you do.
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 Homework Club Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm Point Loma/Hervey Library Program Type: Homework Help Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Join us to get help from awesome volunteer, to boost your study skills in a fun, friendly, and stress-free space. 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 Apr 15 2026 Wed Homework Club 3:30pm–5:30pm Point Loma/Hervey Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: Homework Help Event Details: Join us to get help from awesome volunteer, to boost your study skills in a fun, friendly, and stress-free space.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Villa Musica: Free Youth Violin Classes Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm CH - Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library Program Type: Performing Arts Age Group: Elementary School Age Presented by Villa Musica.Community Programs Manager:Nicole Olsson – nolsson@villamusica.org View Details This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Villa Musica: Free Youth Violin Classes 3:30pm–5:30pm College-Rolando Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: College-Rolando Library Room: CH - Community Room - College-Rolando Age Group: Elementary School Age Program Type: Performing Arts Event Details: Presented by Villa Musica.Community Programs Manager:Nicole Olsson – nolsson@villamusica.org
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 Bingo Night! Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm OK - Main Area - Oak Park at Oak Park Library Age Group: All Ages, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults 🎉 Bingo Night! 🎉Looking for midweek fun? Join us for Bingo Night every Wednesday from 4:00–5:00 PM! 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 This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Bingo Night! 4:00pm–5:00pm Oak Park Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Oak Park Library Room: OK - Main Area - Oak Park Age Group: All Ages, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Event Details: 🎉 Bingo Night! 🎉Looking for midweek fun? Join us for Bingo Night every Wednesday from 4:00–5:00 PM!
This event is in the "Teens" group Exploring Higher Education Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm OT - Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU Age Group: Teens On the fence about college? Not sure what type of college would best fit your goals? View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Exploring Higher Education 4:00pm–5:00pm Otay Mesa-Nestor Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library Room: OT - Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor Age Group: Teens Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU Event Details: On the fence about college? Not sure what type of college would best fit your goals?
