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Remember Us The Holocaust (RUTH) Exhibit

All Day 1/12 - 6/28
LJ - Garth Family Reading Level - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages

Now extended through June 28, 2026!

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Garth Family Reading Level - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Now extended through June 28, 2026!

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

University Heights Winter Puzzle Swap

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
UH - Children's Area - University Heights at University Heights Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

 

Library Branch: University Heights Library
Room: UH - Children's Area - University Heights
Age Group: All Ages, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

 

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Preschool Storytime with Mr. Luan (IN-PERSON)

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Preschoolers

These Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, but to perform them as well!

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

These Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, but to perform them as well!

Comic Art Creation Workshop with Little Fish Studio!

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
MV - Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, One Book, One San Diego
Learn the awesome secrets and tricks for making your own comics, and how to improve your drawing skills and storytelling, whether you like manga, superheroes or Dog Man!
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: MV - Community Room - Mission Valley
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, One Book, One San Diego
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:
Learn the awesome secrets and tricks for making your own comics, and how to improve your drawing skills and storytelling, whether you like manga, superheroes or Dog Man!
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

Zovargo

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
KN - Park Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Join Zovargo for an educational, interactive, animal program! Learn about the amazing abilities these animals have and how you can help make a difference in the lives of their wild cousins!

Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: KN - Park Area - Kensington
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Join Zovargo for an educational, interactive, animal program! Learn about the amazing abilities these animals have and how you can help make a difference in the lives of their wild cousins!

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, January 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
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

NEW LOCATION: CITY HEIGHTS LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM

Open Adult Ballet Class 10:30am - 12:00pm

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:

NEW LOCATION: CITY HEIGHTS LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM

Open Adult Ballet Class 10:30am - 12:00pm

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

Poetry on the Patio Open Mic

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
PO - Adult Patio - Point Loma at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, LGBTQIA+, Literature, Local Author
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Come hear electric rhythms & solid walls of rhymes at Poetry on the Patio OPEN MIC @ Point Loma/Hervey Branch Library from 11am-12pm on the upstairs outside patio.

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: PO - Adult Patio - Point Loma
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, LGBTQIA+, Literature, Local Author
Event Details:

Come hear electric rhythms & solid walls of rhymes at Poetry on the Patio OPEN MIC @ Point Loma/Hervey Branch Library from 11am-12pm on the upstairs outside patio.

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

Winter Gardening Workshop

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
CT - Patio - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Science/STEAM, Wellness
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, there’s always something new to learn about keeping your garden thriving during the colder months.

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: CT - Patio - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM, Wellness
Event Details:

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, there’s always something new to learn about keeping your garden thriving during the colder months.

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

CERT | Easy Steps to Preparedness: Build a Go-Bag

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
CH - Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Easy Steps to Preparedness: Build a Go-Bag

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, Community Engagement, Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Easy Steps to Preparedness: Build a Go-Bag

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Chess Club

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
SK - Children's Nook - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages

Saturday of each month, come and join us with Mr. Jesus to learn the skills of playing Chess. For all ages.

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: SK - Children's Nook - Skyline Hills
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:

Saturday of each month, come and join us with Mr. Jesus to learn the skills of playing Chess. For all ages.

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

RB Chess Club

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
RB - Children's Area - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Do you want to learn how to play chess? Do you already know how to play and are looking for the perfect place to play? Join us every Saturday for a fun game of chess with friends at Rancho Bernardo Library!

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: RB - Children's Area - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Do you want to learn how to play chess? Do you already know how to play and are looking for the perfect place to play? Join us every Saturday for a fun game of chess with friends at Rancho Bernardo Library!

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

RB Discovery Concert Series

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

David Topham: Marimba

Experience the enchanting melodies of David Topham as he masterfully crafts harmonious tunes on the Marimba - a symphony of wood that resonates through the room.

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Event Details:

David Topham: Marimba

Experience the enchanting melodies of David Topham as he masterfully crafts harmonious tunes on the Marimba - a symphony of wood that resonates through the room.

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

Clicbitz - Machine Sewing Class

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
PO - Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for a fun-filled program as we dive into the world of fashion design! Participants will learn the basics of machine sewing, weaving, and much more while exploring a variety of materials and mediums.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: PO - Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled program as we dive into the world of fashion design! Participants will learn the basics of machine sewing, weaving, and much more while exploring a variety of materials and mediums.

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

Digital Navigator

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 11:30am - 3:15pm
SK - Lobby - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

The Digital Navigator Program offers free, one-on-one assistance to help improve computer skills or get basic tech support. Digital Navigators are tech experts who are available to answer your "How to ....." questions.

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: SK - Lobby - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Community Engagement
Event Details:

The Digital Navigator Program offers free, one-on-one assistance to help improve computer skills or get basic tech support. Digital Navigators are tech experts who are available to answer your "How to ....." questions.

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

Stay Sharp with Games

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:45pm
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

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

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

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

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

Teen Bingo Night

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
AC - Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor) - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens

Exciting prizes, great company, and endless fun await you at our thrilling Teen Bingo Night!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor) - Central
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Exciting prizes, great company, and endless fun await you at our thrilling Teen Bingo Night!

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

Adult Crafting Circle

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Join the Skyline Hills Crafting Circle Community every

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness
Event Details:

Join the Skyline Hills Crafting Circle Community every

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

CERT | Introduction to Being Prepared in an Emergency in Five Easy Steps!

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Introduction to Getting Prepared: Five Easy Steps

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Introduction to Getting Prepared: Five Easy Steps

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

Pajamas Storytime

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
RB - Snook's Nook Storytime Area - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Kiddos can put on their favorite pajamas and even grab a favorite stuffed animal and head to the library for a storytime that includes popular children's songs!

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: RB - Snook's Nook Storytime Area - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Kiddos can put on their favorite pajamas and even grab a favorite stuffed animal and head to the library for a storytime that includes popular children's songs!

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

Skyline Hills Monday Night Book Club - The Postcard

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Skyline Hills Book Club Honors

International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Wellness
Event Details:

Skyline Hills Book Club Honors

International Holocaust Remembrance Day

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group

Baby Play & Learn

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
OB - Children's Area - Ocean Beach at Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers

Baby Play & Learn is designed to support the development of children ages 0-24 months. This program includes stories, rhymes, songs, and movement activities  followed by an open play time.

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Room: OB - Children's Area - Ocean Beach
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Baby Play & Learn is designed to support the development of children ages 0-24 months. This program includes stories, rhymes, songs, and movement activities  followed by an open play time.

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

Meditation

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Whether you're new to meditation or have been practicing for years, this session is designed to immerse yourself in relaxation and tranquility as you are guided through various techniques, including breathwork, visualization, and mindfulness exerc

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

Whether you're new to meditation or have been practicing for years, this session is designed to immerse yourself in relaxation and tranquility as you are guided through various techniques, including breathwork, visualization, and mindfulness exerc

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

Chair Yoga

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
SM - Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Work on your flexibility, strength building and quiet your mind with functional movement practice. Participate at your own ability. Wear flexible clothing and bring any preferred yoga equipment.

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: SM - Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:

Work on your flexibility, strength building and quiet your mind with functional movement practice. Participate at your own ability. Wear flexible clothing and bring any preferred yoga equipment.

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

Gentle Yoga: Chair/Mat

Tuesday, January 13, 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.

Space is limited. First come, first served.

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.

Space is limited. First come, first served.