This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Project In A Box: Screaming Plant Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm SDPL Virtual Branch Program Type: Online/Virtual, DiscoverU, Program Includes Kit, Science/STEAM Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens Have you ever wished your plants could talk to you? Well, get ready because they're about to start screaming! Join Project In A Box for a super fun workshop where you'll make your plants scream whenever they need water or have had enough View Details Registration Encouraged Virtual Event This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 6 2025 Sat Project In A Box: Screaming Plant 2:00pm–5:00pm SDPL Virtual Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: Online/Virtual, DiscoverU, Program Includes Kit, Science/STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Have you ever wished your plants could talk to you? Well, get ready because they're about to start screaming! Join Project In A Box for a super fun workshop where you'll make your plants scream whenever they need water or have had enough
This event is in the "Teens" group Financial Aid Information Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm AC - Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor) - Central at Central Library Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU Age Group: Teens Looking for funding for college and not sure where to start? Join us for this informative session to learn all about financial aid resources! Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Financial Aid Information 4:00pm–5:00pm 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: Career & College, DiscoverU Registration Encouraged Event Details: Looking for funding for college and not sure where to start? Join us for this informative session to learn all about financial aid resources!
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Cooking for Teens Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm AC - Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor) - Central at Central Library Program Type: DiscoverU, Wellness Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens Teens are invited to learn and practice their cooking skills while making simple and fun recipes.This is an in-person program. Registration is encouraged. Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Cooking for Teens 4:00pm–5:00pm Central Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Central Library Room: AC - Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor) - Central Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: DiscoverU, Wellness Registration Encouraged Event Details: Teens are invited to learn and practice their cooking skills while making simple and fun recipes.This is an in-person program. Registration is encouraged.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Piñata Science Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Age Group: Elementary School Age There's always fun to be had with piñatas! Join us to learn how piñatas are constructed, the different materials they're made of, and how it all affects the science of force. Participants will have the opportunity to make their own piñatas. Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Piñata Science 1:00pm–2:00pm Linda Vista Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Linda Vista Library Room: LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista Age Group: Elementary School Age Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: There's always fun to be had with piñatas! Join us to learn how piñatas are constructed, the different materials they're made of, and how it all affects the science of force. Participants will have the opportunity to make their own piñatas.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group Moving Out On Your Own Monday, December 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm LO - Community Room - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults Ready to move out and not sure where to start? Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Moving Out On Your Own 4:00pm–5:30pm Logan Heights Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Logan Heights Library Room: LO - Community Room - Logan Heights Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU Registration Encouraged Event Details: Ready to move out and not sure where to start?
This event is in the "Teens" group Cooking Around the World Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm AC - Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor) - Central at Central Library Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, DiscoverU, Wellness Age Group: Teens Have you been wanting to try out new recipes from around the world? Join us in learning healthier cooking habits from different countries!This is an in-person program. Registration is encouraged. Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Cooking Around the World 4:00pm–5:00pm 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: Cultural Appreciation, DiscoverU, Wellness Registration Encouraged Event Details: Have you been wanting to try out new recipes from around the world? Join us in learning healthier cooking habits from different countries!This is an in-person program. Registration is encouraged.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Animal Careers Friday, January 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU Age Group: Elementary School Age Love animals? Explore careers that work closely with animals, such as vet, zookeeper, marine biologist, and dog groomer, and learn what kind of knowledge, experience, and training you will need to break into the field. Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Animal Careers 4:00pm–5:00pm Carmel Valley Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley Age Group: Elementary School Age Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU Registration Encouraged Event Details: Love animals? Explore careers that work closely with animals, such as vet, zookeeper, marine biologist, and dog groomer, and learn what kind of knowledge, experience, and training you will need to break into the field.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Learn Scratch: Games & Probability | Taste of Technology Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library Program Type: Featured, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Age Group: Middle School Age Dive into game making! Build your own rock, paper, scissors game in Scratch as you learn foundational computer programming concepts and how math and probability play an important role. View Details Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Learn Scratch: Games & Probability | Taste of Technology 11:00am–12:30pm Skyline Hills Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library Room: SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills Age Group: Middle School Age Program Type: Featured, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Dive into game making! Build your own rock, paper, scissors game in Scratch as you learn foundational computer programming concepts and how math and probability play an important role.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Healthy Cooking Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm OK - Main Area - Oak Park at Oak Park Library Program Type: DiscoverU, Wellness Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults Have you been wanting to try out healthier ingredients and cooking habits? Join us in learning delicious plant-based recipes! This is an in-person program. Registration is encouraged. Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Healthy Cooking 1:00pm–2:00pm Oak Park Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Oak Park Library Room: OK - Main Area - Oak Park Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults Program Type: DiscoverU, Wellness Registration Encouraged Event Details: Have you been wanting to try out healthier ingredients and cooking habits? Join us in learning delicious plant-based recipes! This is an in-person program. Registration is encouraged.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Build It, Fix It: Careers for Builders and Creators Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm CM - Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens Interested in tools and mini machines? Check out the perfect careers for budding builders, fixers, and creators. Learners will explore future job possibilities in ways that nurture curiosity and build confidence. Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Build It, Fix It: Careers for Builders and Creators 3:00pm–4:30pm Carmel Mountain Ranch Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library Room: CM - Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU Registration Encouraged Event Details: Interested in tools and mini machines? Check out the perfect careers for budding builders, fixers, and creators. Learners will explore future job possibilities in ways that nurture curiosity and build confidence.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Problem Solvers: Food Deserts Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm PH - Teen Area - Paradise Hills at Paradise Hills Library Program Type: Community Engagement, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Help solve a worldwide issue! In this interactive program, participants will learn about food deserts and the science behind them. Working together, participants will come up with solutions to solve this important issue. View Details Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Problem Solvers: Food Deserts 4:00pm–6:00pm Paradise Hills Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library Room: PH - Teen Area - Paradise Hills Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Program Type: Community Engagement, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Help solve a worldwide issue! In this interactive program, participants will learn about food deserts and the science behind them. Working together, participants will come up with solutions to solve this important issue.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Piñata Science Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Age Group: Elementary School Age There's always fun to be had with piñatas! Join us to learn how piñatas are constructed, the different materials they're made of, and how it all affects the science of force. Participants will have the opportunity to make their own piñatas. View Details Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Piñata Science 4:00pm–5:00pm San Ysidro Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: San Ysidro Library Room: SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro Age Group: Elementary School Age Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: There's always fun to be had with piñatas! Join us to learn how piñatas are constructed, the different materials they're made of, and how it all affects the science of force. Participants will have the opportunity to make their own piñatas.
This event is in the "Teens" group Campus Life 101 Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU Age Group: Teens What is college really like? Explore the vibe, clubs, dorms, and freedoms of campus life. View Details Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Campus Life 101 4:00pm–5:00pm Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Room: PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch Age Group: Teens Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU Registration Encouraged Event Details: What is college really like? Explore the vibe, clubs, dorms, and freedoms of campus life.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Email & Tech Talk 101 Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm North Clairemont Library Program Type: DiscoverU, Wellness Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Learn habits and skills for fostering digital respect and a sense of community. Gain tips and skills in composing effective emails, how to use emojis wisely, and make technology work for you. View Details Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Email & Tech Talk 101 4:00pm–5:00pm North Clairemont Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Clairemont Library Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Program Type: DiscoverU, Wellness Registration Encouraged Event Details: Learn habits and skills for fostering digital respect and a sense of community. Gain tips and skills in composing effective emails, how to use emojis wisely, and make technology work for you.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Automobile Design Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm CH - Learning Center - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library Program Type: DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Get your imagination flowing and explore the fascinating automobile engineering and design field! You will go on an enlightening adventure that explores the many parts that go into making an automobile work. View Details Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Automobile Design 11:00am–1:00pm 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 Program Type: DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Get your imagination flowing and explore the fascinating automobile engineering and design field! You will go on an enlightening adventure that explores the many parts that go into making an automobile work.
This event is in the "Teens" group UC Application Process Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU Age Group: Teens Not sure how to start your UC college application? Join us in this informative session to know what to expect from the UC application process!This is an in-person program. Registration is encouraged. View Details Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 17 2026 Sat UC Application Process 2:00pm–3:00pm Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Room: PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch Age Group: Teens Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU Registration Encouraged Event Details: Not sure how to start your UC college application? Join us in this informative session to know what to expect from the UC application process!This is an in-person program. Registration is encouraged.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Project In A Box Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library Program Type: DiscoverU, Program Includes Kit, Science/STEAM Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens Join us for a fun hands-on project while you explore various topics in engineering. [Project to be announced.] View Details Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Project In A Box 2:00pm–5:00pm San Ysidro Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: San Ysidro Library Room: SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: DiscoverU, Program Includes Kit, Science/STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Join us for a fun hands-on project while you explore various topics in engineering. [Project to be announced.]
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Game Makers & Designers Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU Age Group: Elementary School Age Love to play games? Explore the many careers that design video games and try your hand at designing your own! View Details Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Game Makers & Designers 4:00pm–5:00pm San Ysidro Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: San Ysidro Library Room: SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro Age Group: Elementary School Age Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU Registration Encouraged Event Details: Love to play games? Explore the many careers that design video games and try your hand at designing your own!
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Automobile Design Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm MV - Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library Program Type: DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Age Group: Elementary School Age Get your imagination flowing and explore the fascinating automobile engineering and design field! You will go on an enlightening adventure that explores the many parts that go into making an automobile work. View Details Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Automobile Design 3:30pm–5:30pm Mission Valley Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Mission Valley Library Room: MV - Community Room - Mission Valley Age Group: Elementary School Age Program Type: DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Get your imagination flowing and explore the fascinating automobile engineering and design field! You will go on an enlightening adventure that explores the many parts that go into making an automobile work.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Squishy Circuits Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm PH - Teen Area - Paradise Hills at Paradise Hills Library Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Explore the basics of electrical circuits! Through hands-on activities using components such as batteries, wires, and LEDs, inquisitive participants will investigate current, voltage, resistance in closed circuits. View Details Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Squishy Circuits 4:30pm–5:30pm Paradise Hills Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library Room: PH - Teen Area - Paradise Hills Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Explore the basics of electrical circuits! Through hands-on activities using components such as batteries, wires, and LEDs, inquisitive participants will investigate current, voltage, resistance in closed circuits.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Game Making Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library Program Type: DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Age Group: Elementary School Age Experience the thrill of making your very first video game! View Details Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Game Making 2:00pm–3:00pm Linda Vista Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Linda Vista Library Room: LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista Age Group: Elementary School Age Program Type: DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Experience the thrill of making your very first video game!
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Study Smarter, Not Harder Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Logan Heights Library Program Type: DiscoverU, Wellness Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens Have trouble studying effectively? Join us for a hands-on workshop full of brain-friendly tricks, note-taking tips, and time management skills techniques. This is an in-person program. Registration is encouraged. View Details Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Study Smarter, Not Harder 2:00pm–3:00pm Logan Heights Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Logan Heights Library Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: DiscoverU, Wellness Registration Encouraged Event Details: Have trouble studying effectively? Join us for a hands-on workshop full of brain-friendly tricks, note-taking tips, and time management skills techniques. This is an in-person program. Registration is encouraged.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Trade Talk: The Power of Skilled Trades Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Logan Heights Library Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults Discover the power of skilled trades and apprenticeships. No degree? No problem -- your career could start here. View Details Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 27 2026 Tue Trade Talk: The Power of Skilled Trades 5:00pm–6:00pm Logan Heights Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Logan Heights Library Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU Registration Encouraged Event Details: Discover the power of skilled trades and apprenticeships. No degree? No problem -- your career could start here.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Tech Time Travelers Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library Program Type: DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Explore how technology changed over time -- typewriters, flip phones, and futuristic AI! View Details Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Tech Time Travelers 4:00pm–5:00pm Skyline Hills Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library Room: SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Program Type: DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Explore how technology changed over time -- typewriters, flip phones, and futuristic AI!
