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Mad Science presents The Science of Toys

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Join us for a special Science Club with Mad Science.  Today we will explore the Science of Toys in this hands-on workshop.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Join us for a special Science Club with Mad Science.  Today we will explore the Science of Toys in this hands-on workshop.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Holiday Fun @PH

All Day
Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Featured, Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages

Come in the Paradise Hills Branch Library for some festive December fun! 

Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Come in the Paradise Hills Branch Library for some festive December fun! 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Friends of the San Diego Public Library Monthly Book Sale

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 9:00am - 3:00pm
University Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
All Ages

The Friends of the San Diego Public Library will be hosting its next book sale at the University Heights Branch Library at 4193 Park Blvd (at Howard Ave), San Diego 92103. Enter at the Sprouts parking lot entrance.

Library Branch: University Heights Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

The Friends of the San Diego Public Library will be hosting its next book sale at the University Heights Branch Library at 4193 Park Blvd (at Howard Ave), San Diego 92103. Enter at the Sprouts parking lot entrance.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Art Express @ San Diego Museum of Art

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 9:45am - 2:00pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages, Preschoolers

Come join us at (San Diego Museum of Art) SDMA for free entry, tour, and art workshop.   Bus transportation will be provided to and from the museum.

Tours are designed for kids ages 4-12 and their caregivers.

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Age Group: All Ages, Preschoolers
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Come join us at (San Diego Museum of Art) SDMA for free entry, tour, and art workshop.   Bus transportation will be provided to and from the museum.

Tours are designed for kids ages 4-12 and their caregivers.

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

Garden Exchange

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
RP - Front Plaza - Rancho Penasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Stop and Swap: Seeds, Plants, Veggies, Fruits, Flowers and More!

Too many zucchinis? Lots of cut flowers? Succulents getting too big? Fruits and Veggies galore? Ordered too many radish seeds?

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: RP - Front Plaza - Rancho Penasquitos
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:

Stop and Swap: Seeds, Plants, Veggies, Fruits, Flowers and More!

Too many zucchinis? Lots of cut flowers? Succulents getting too big? Fruits and Veggies galore? Ordered too many radish seeds?

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

Sip & Paint - For beginners

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Take a break from the busy holiday season to sip on some hot chocolate or warm apple cider while you learn how to paint.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Take a break from the busy holiday season to sip on some hot chocolate or warm apple cider while you learn how to paint.

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

Adult Ballet & Youth Ballet/Jazz Classes - San Diego Ballet

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults

Open Adult Ballet Class 10:00am - 11:30am

Cancelled
Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Open Adult Ballet Class 10:00am - 11:30am

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

French Conversation Group

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Gather together to speak, discuss, and enjoy sharing different aspects of the French language, culture, and heritage. 

 

For native and non-native speakers of all ages.

 

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Gather together to speak, discuss, and enjoy sharing different aspects of the French language, culture, and heritage. 

 

For native and non-native speakers of all ages.

 

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

Saturday Story Time in the Park

Saturday, December 20, 2025 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

Saturday is Story Time in Kensington Park. Bring a blanket to sit on and get ready for stories, music, and bubbles! Recommended for ages 1-5. Older siblings are welcome to join in on the fun!

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:

Saturday is Story Time in Kensington Park. Bring a blanket to sit on and get ready for stories, music, and bubbles! Recommended for ages 1-5. Older siblings are welcome to join in on the fun!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

A TREASURY OF CHRISTMAS HUMOR -Rich Lederer

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
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

Paws & Tales Reading Program

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Practice your reading skills with a fluffy friend! Participants learn how to be safe around animals as they improve their reading skills.

Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room: PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Practice your reading skills with a fluffy friend! Participants learn how to be safe around animals as they improve their reading skills.

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

Great Escape Book Club

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:15pm
CH - Learning Center - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Have you heard about our newest reading challenge?

The Great Escape is here! This program is for school-aged readers, K-12, to encourage reading and literacy. To complete this challenge readers must log 1000 minutes by May 31, 2026.

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: CH - Learning Center - College-Rolando
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Have you heard about our newest reading challenge?

The Great Escape is here! This program is for school-aged readers, K-12, to encourage reading and literacy. To complete this challenge readers must log 1000 minutes by May 31, 2026.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Pokemon Trading Card Game Hangout

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
MM - Seminar/Booksale Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages

Come test out your Pokémon Trainer skills and aim to be the very best at our Pokémon TCG hangout!

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: MM - Seminar/Booksale Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Come test out your Pokémon Trainer skills and aim to be the very best at our Pokémon TCG hangout!

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

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:45pm
PR - Seminar Room (#118) - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens

Are you currently a Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Teen Volunteer? Please join me in discussing future projects and programs here at the library. I would love your input to create new and exciting opportunities here at PHR.

Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room: PR - Seminar Room (#118) - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Are you currently a Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Teen Volunteer? Please join me in discussing future projects and programs here at the library. I would love your input to create new and exciting opportunities here at PHR.

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

Singing Classes with Infinity Lab

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
SK - Children's Nook - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Come and join us to learn to sing! Participants will be learning several singing concepts. Elementary & teens!

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: SK - Children's Nook - Skyline Hills
Age Group: All Ages, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Come and join us to learn to sing! Participants will be learning several singing concepts. Elementary & teens!

San Diego Independent Scholars Monthly Lecture Series

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
NU - Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Cancelled
Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: NU - Community Room - North University
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
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

Cookbook Club

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
KN - Children's Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Literature, Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Join fellow cookbook lovers to discuss/look at new cookbooks, swap older books, and share favorite recipes!

Please bring your favorite cookbook and a dish to share from it or cookbooks you don't want anymore.

Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: KN - Children's Area - Kensington
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Literature, Wellness
Event Details:

Join fellow cookbook lovers to discuss/look at new cookbooks, swap older books, and share favorite recipes!

Please bring your favorite cookbook and a dish to share from it or cookbooks you don't want anymore.

This event is in the "All Ages" 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

Persian Music Concert in the Park

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
KN - Park Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Join us at the Kensington-Normal Heights Library for a Free Persian Music Concert in the park. The music will be jazz inspired with a Persian flair. There will be a mix of Eastern and Western Instruments.

Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: KN - Park Area - Kensington
Age Group: All Ages, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join us at the Kensington-Normal Heights Library for a Free Persian Music Concert in the park. The music will be jazz inspired with a Persian flair. There will be a mix of Eastern and Western Instruments.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

RB Chess Club

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages

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!

 

Cancelled
Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: All Ages
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!

 

Santa Paws: Pet's Photos with Santa & DIY Paw Print Ornaments!

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
PO - Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement

Happy Paw-lidays from the Point Loma/Hervey Library!

 

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: PO - Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Program Type: Community Engagement
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Happy Paw-lidays from the Point Loma/Hervey Library!

 

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

Gingerbread House Decorating Party

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Join us for our Youth Gingerbread House Decorating Party! Participants will be provided with all materials to construct their own Winter Wonderland House! Space is limited, so please register for this event while spaces are available!

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Join us for our Youth Gingerbread House Decorating Party! Participants will be provided with all materials to construct their own Winter Wonderland House! Space is limited, so please register for this event while spaces are available!

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

Santa Visit and Storytime

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Santa Claus is coming to town—this town! Join him here at the Library as he tells a tale of wonder and good cheer. And then take photos with Jolly Ol’ St. Nick! Ho Ho Ho! For kids 4 to 11 and their parents.

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Santa Claus is coming to town—this town! Join him here at the Library as he tells a tale of wonder and good cheer. And then take photos with Jolly Ol’ St. Nick! Ho Ho Ho! For kids 4 to 11 and their parents.

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

Trivia Time for All Ages!

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Let’s laugh and play trivia! Grab some friends or come on your own and put your knowledge of random factoids to the test! Fun! Games! Prizes! Snacks! 

Trivia Time for All Ages is a family-friendly event.

Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room: PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Let’s laugh and play trivia! Grab some friends or come on your own and put your knowledge of random factoids to the test! Fun! Games! Prizes! Snacks! 

Trivia Time for All Ages is a family-friendly event.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Friends of the San Diego Public Library Monthly Book Sale

Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
University Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
All Ages

The Friends of the San Diego Public Library will be hosting its next book sale at the University Heights Branch Library at 4193 Park Blvd (at Howard Ave), San Diego 92103. Enter at the Sprouts parking lot entrance.

Library Branch: University Heights Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

The Friends of the San Diego Public Library will be hosting its next book sale at the University Heights Branch Library at 4193 Park Blvd (at Howard Ave), San Diego 92103. Enter at the Sprouts parking lot entrance.