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Event List

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

Game Jam 2026

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:30pm
PH - Teen Area - Paradise Hills at Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
Featured, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens

Dive into the world of video games at the San Diego Public Library’s 4th annual Game Jam! Learn the basics of game development and design, then collaborate in teams to build your own game using Godot, RenPy, or Scratch.

Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Room: PH - Teen Area - Paradise Hills
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Dive into the world of video games at the San Diego Public Library’s 4th annual Game Jam! Learn the basics of game development and design, then collaborate in teams to build your own game using Godot, RenPy, or Scratch.

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
Illustration of flower next to word JUNETEENTH

Juneteenth: Its Political and Military Origins with Ricardo Crespo

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Featured, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

This presentation will explore, from a historical perspective, the political and military origins of Juneteenth, America’s newest holiday.

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

This presentation will explore, from a historical perspective, the political and military origins of Juneteenth, America’s newest holiday.

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

Rainbow Spaces: Dungeons & Dragons /Calabozos y Dragones

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
LO - Community Room - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, LGBTQIA+, Literature
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens

In partnership with Rainbow Spaces come grab your character sheets and get ready to roll! We're playing Dungeons and Dragons at the library so get ready to have your character's story told here!

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: LO - Community Room - Logan Heights
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Art, LGBTQIA+, Literature
Event Details:

In partnership with Rainbow Spaces come grab your character sheets and get ready to roll! We're playing Dungeons and Dragons at the library so get ready to have your character's story told here!

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
Fairy tale images coming from the pages of a book.

Signing Pajama Storytime

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Featured, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Join us for pajama storytime with...sign language basics to foster early literacy skills.

This program is offered inside in our Community Room, and no registration is required.

Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Featured, Early Learning
Event Details:

Join us for pajama storytime with...sign language basics to foster early literacy skills.

This program is offered inside in our Community Room, and no registration is required.

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

Game Jam 2026

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
PH - Teen Area - Paradise Hills at Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
Featured, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens

Dive into the world of video games at the San Diego Public Library’s 4th annual Game Jam! Learn the basics of game development and design, then collaborate in teams to build your own game using Godot, RenPy, or Scratch.

Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Room: PH - Teen Area - Paradise Hills
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Dive into the world of video games at the San Diego Public Library’s 4th annual Game Jam! Learn the basics of game development and design, then collaborate in teams to build your own game using Godot, RenPy, or Scratch.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Yoga pose on the beach

Gentle Yoga: Chair/Mat

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Join Bernadette with Silver Age Yoga for gentle yoga classes that can be done on a mat or seated in a chair.

All skill levels are welcome. Please bring your mat and water.

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:

Join Bernadette with Silver Age Yoga for gentle yoga classes that can be done on a mat or seated in a chair.

All skill levels are welcome. Please bring your mat and water.

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
Community Emergency Response Team logo

CERT | Home/Kitchen Fire Safety and Plan Your Escape

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
BW - Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth at Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Home/Kitchen Fire Safety and Plan Your Escape

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Room: BW - Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Home/Kitchen Fire Safety and Plan Your Escape

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
Journal Jam Program logo

Journal Jam

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
NP - Adult Reading Area - North Park at North Park Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Journal Jam at the Library is every second Tuesday of the month at 6:00pm! 

Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: NP - Adult Reading Area - North Park
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Art, Wellness
Event Details:

Journal Jam at the Library is every second Tuesday of the month at 6:00pm! 

This event is in the "Adults" group
women in yoga pose

Mindfulness & Movement

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Featured, Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Aryn Rannazzisi leads a gentle paced class combining breath work and postures (asanas) to promote strength, flexibility and balance. This all-level class will include inversions, back bends and sun salutations.

Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Featured, Wellness
Event Details:

Aryn Rannazzisi leads a gentle paced class combining breath work and postures (asanas) to promote strength, flexibility and balance. This all-level class will include inversions, back bends and sun salutations.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
Children's Storytime

Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuento Bilingüe

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
OT - Children's Area - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Program Type:
Featured, En Español, Literature
Age Group:
All Ages

Families are invited to enjoy engaging stories and fun songs with our Youth Services Librarian, Ms. Jackie, and her jarana.  

Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: OT - Children's Area - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, En Español, Literature
Event Details:

Families are invited to enjoy engaging stories and fun songs with our Youth Services Librarian, Ms. Jackie, and her jarana.  

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Digital Navigator one-on-one assistance

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 11:30am - 3:00pm
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Program Type:
Featured, En Español
Age Group:
All Ages

Digital Navigators will be onsite for free, one-on-one assistance to help you.  Get basic tech support or improve your computer skills.

Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, En Español
Event Details:

Digital Navigators will be onsite for free, one-on-one assistance to help you.  Get basic tech support or improve your computer skills.

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

Game Jam 2026

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
PH - Teen Area - Paradise Hills at Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
Featured, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens

Dive into the world of video games at the San Diego Public Library’s 4th annual Game Jam! Learn the basics of game development and design, then collaborate in teams to build your own game using Godot, RenPy, or Scratch.

Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Room: PH - Teen Area - Paradise Hills
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Dive into the world of video games at the San Diego Public Library’s 4th annual Game Jam! Learn the basics of game development and design, then collaborate in teams to build your own game using Godot, RenPy, or Scratch.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
fleet science center logo

Fleet Science Center: Under Pressure!

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
NP - Children's Area - North Park at North Park Library
Program Type:
Featured, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Air is a powerful thing, and although we might not think about it, we are under its pressure every second of our lives!

Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: NP - Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Featured, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Air is a powerful thing, and although we might not think about it, we are under its pressure every second of our lives!

This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
"Steve Jobs" book cover

RB Thursday Morning Book Club

Thursday, June 11, 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, "Steve Jobs: A Biography" by Walter Isaacson.

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, "Steve Jobs: A Biography" by Walter Isaacson.

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
micdocs

SRP Toddler/Preschooler Kick-off w/the Microphone Doctors!

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

The Microphone Doctors presents a FUN and exciting Costume & Bubble Dance Party for babies, toddlers and preschoolers to kick-off the 2026 Summer Reading Program:  Plant a Seed- Read! on Thursday June 11th at 12 noon!

Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

The Microphone Doctors presents a FUN and exciting Costume & Bubble Dance Party for babies, toddlers and preschoolers to kick-off the 2026 Summer Reading Program:  Plant a Seed- Read! on Thursday June 11th at 12 noon!

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

Game Jam 2026

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
PH - Teen Area - Paradise Hills at Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
Featured, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens

Dive into the world of video games at the San Diego Public Library’s 4th annual Game Jam! Learn the basics of game development and design, then collaborate in teams to build your own game using Godot, RenPy, or Scratch.

Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Room: PH - Teen Area - Paradise Hills
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Dive into the world of video games at the San Diego Public Library’s 4th annual Game Jam! Learn the basics of game development and design, then collaborate in teams to build your own game using Godot, RenPy, or Scratch.

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

Mind & Body Fitness

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
PH - Teen Area - Paradise Hills at Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
Featured, Accessibility, Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

A class combining elements of yoga and QiGoing with seated and standing exercises, designed to improve strength, balance, flexibility and reduce stress.

Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Room: PH - Teen Area - Paradise Hills
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Accessibility, Wellness
Event Details:

A class combining elements of yoga and QiGoing with seated and standing exercises, designed to improve strength, balance, flexibility and reduce stress.

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
a brown and white puppy on a green background with black pawprints reading a pink book. The text is pink reading "Logan Heights Library Paws to Read"

PAWS to Read! /Perros para leer!

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
LO - Children's Area - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Featured, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Stop by and read to some fluffy friends! Join us as we host the San Diego Humane Society to promote literacy! They'll be stopping by with some furry companions that are itching to hear the next story!

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: LO - Children's Area - Logan Heights
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Stop by and read to some fluffy friends! Join us as we host the San Diego Humane Society to promote literacy! They'll be stopping by with some furry companions that are itching to hear the next story!

This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
black and orange video game controller above text "San Diego Public Library Game Jam"

Game Jam 2026

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
PH - Teen Area - Paradise Hills at Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
Featured, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens

Dive into the world of video games at the San Diego Public Library’s 4th annual Game Jam! Learn the basics of game development and design, then collaborate in teams to build your own game using Godot, RenPy, or Scratch.

Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Room: PH - Teen Area - Paradise Hills
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Dive into the world of video games at the San Diego Public Library’s 4th annual Game Jam! Learn the basics of game development and design, then collaborate in teams to build your own game using Godot, RenPy, or Scratch.

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
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)

CERT | You Are the Help Until Help Arrives

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
CH - Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Featured, Accessibility, Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

You Are the Help Until Help Arrives

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: CH - Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Accessibility, Community Engagement, Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

You Are the Help Until Help Arrives

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
Flyer describing event

Cinema Club

Saturday, June 13, 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 "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
Fairy tale images coming from the pages of a book.

Signing Pajama Storytime

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Featured, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Join us for pajama storytime with...sign language basics to foster early literacy skills.

This program is offered inside in our Community Room, and no registration is required.

Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Featured, Early Learning
Event Details:

Join us for pajama storytime with...sign language basics to foster early literacy skills.

This program is offered inside in our Community Room, and no registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
macrame wall hanging

Crafts for Grown Ups: Macrame Wall Hanging

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
NP - Adult Reading Area - North Park at North Park Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

For this month's Crafts for Grown Ups, we'll be creating trendy macrame wall hangings for your home or office!  Please note that this program is for 18+ adults only.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: NP - Adult Reading Area - North Park
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Art
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

For this month's Crafts for Grown Ups, we'll be creating trendy macrame wall hangings for your home or office!  Please note that this program is for 18+ adults only.

This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Stack of books and book club sign

Allied Gardens Benjamin Book Club

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Featured, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Join us for our Book Club, which meets on the third Tuesday of every month.  We hope to see you there!  Copies of the book will be available at the front desk.

Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Literature
Event Details:

Join us for our Book Club, which meets on the third Tuesday of every month.  We hope to see you there!  Copies of the book will be available at the front desk.