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Uncharted Elsewhere

All Day 8/3 - 1/4
AC - Art Gallery - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages

Uncharted Elsewhere is a mixed-media exhibition exploring the surreal complexities of contemporary life!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Art Gallery - Central
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Uncharted Elsewhere is a mixed-media exhibition exploring the surreal complexities of contemporary life!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

OnView | Photo Posters of the National Parks by Chris Witnik

All Day 9/8 - 12/31
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages

September 8 – December 31, 2025

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

September 8 – December 31, 2025

This event is in the "All Ages" group

OnView | An Artist’s View-4 Artists 4 ART

All Day 10/1 - 12/31
Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages

Art by

Maureen Blackhall

Cathy Coverley

Vicky DeLong

Joanne Newman

 

Artist Talk:  Saturday, November 1, from 1 - 2 pm.

 

 

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Art by

Maureen Blackhall

Cathy Coverley

Vicky DeLong

Joanne Newman

 

Artist Talk:  Saturday, November 1, from 1 - 2 pm.

 

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

OnView | Art by Mike Mike

All Day 10/6 - 12/31
Central Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages

October 6 – December 31, 2025

Central Library | 2nd Floor Display

Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

October 6 – December 31, 2025

Central Library | 2nd Floor Display

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

Create It! @ the Library

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
MX - West entrance (outside from 51st Street) - Valencia Park/Malcom X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Join us every Monday evening for Create! @ the Library. Each week we will feature a new, fun craft that helps develop fine motor skills and creativity. This program is intended for youth, ages 5-11.

 

 

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: MX - West entrance (outside from 51st Street) - Valencia Park/Malcom X
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Join us every Monday evening for Create! @ the Library. Each week we will feature a new, fun craft that helps develop fine motor skills and creativity. This program is intended for youth, ages 5-11.

 

 

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, December 29, 2025 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
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
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

English as a Second Language (ESL) Conversation Group

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Join us for casual, friendly conversation designed to increase participants' comfort with the English language and maybe make new friends.  

Cancelled
Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Join us for casual, friendly conversation designed to increase participants' comfort with the English language and maybe make new friends.  

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Genealogy Research: Meet with our volunteer genealogist 10am to Noon

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
AC - Genealogy Table in Marilyn & Gene Marx Special Collections Center (9th Floor) - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages

For those contemplating constructing a family tree, as well as for experienced genealogy researchers.

Volunteers are there to help guide you in your research.

No appointment necessary. First come, first served.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Genealogy Table in Marilyn & Gene Marx Special Collections Center (9th Floor) - Central
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

For those contemplating constructing a family tree, as well as for experienced genealogy researchers.

Volunteers are there to help guide you in your research.

No appointment necessary. First come, first served.

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

Kamishibai StoryBox Theatre

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Presented by Write Out Loud San Diego, "StoryBox" is the American name given to the Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai.

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Presented by Write Out Loud San Diego, "StoryBox" is the American name given to the Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai.

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

Stay & Play Storytime

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
NC - Main Area - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Stay and Play is a play group and storytime for kids age 0-5 and their adults. We especially invite nontraditional caregivers (friends, family members, and neighbors) who care for children in an informal way.

Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: NC - Main Area - North Clairemont
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Accessibility, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Stay and Play is a play group and storytime for kids age 0-5 and their adults. We especially invite nontraditional caregivers (friends, family members, and neighbors) who care for children in an informal way.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Genealogy Research: Meet with our volunteer genealogist 10am to Noon

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
AC - Genealogy Table in Marilyn & Gene Marx Special Collections Center (9th Floor) - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages

For those contemplating constructing a family tree, as well as for experienced genealogy researchers.

Volunteers are there to help guide you in your research.

No appointment necessary. First come, first served.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Genealogy Table in Marilyn & Gene Marx Special Collections Center (9th Floor) - Central
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

For those contemplating constructing a family tree, as well as for experienced genealogy researchers.

Volunteers are there to help guide you in your research.

No appointment necessary. First come, first served.

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

KPop Club

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 3:45pm - 5:45pm
AC - Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor) - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens

Come listen to the latest releases, talk about the latest news, and more!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor) - Central
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Come listen to the latest releases, talk about the latest news, and more!

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

Mandarin Chinese Storytime

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
CM - Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Join us for Chinese stories and songs with Miss Canndy.  This program is for children, but all ages are welcome.  Please note that this is not a bilingual storytime.  This program will be held on the first Saturday of the month in t

Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: CM - Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Event Details:

Join us for Chinese stories and songs with Miss Canndy.  This program is for children, but all ages are welcome.  Please note that this is not a bilingual storytime.  This program will be held on the first Saturday of the month in t

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

Bilingual Hindi/English Story Time

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
MM - Children's Area - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Join us for a Bilingual Hindi-English Story Time, music, crafts and play! 

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: MM - Children's Area - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Join us for a Bilingual Hindi-English Story Time, music, crafts and play! 

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, January 3, 2026 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.

 

Cancelled
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.

 

Ethnic Studies at the Library: Woven featuring Cyrrona Solia

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation

Registration is not required. Everyone is welcome.

We invite community members to learn about historic oppression and systemic racism and share their lived experiences for personal and community empowerment.

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Registration is not required. Everyone is welcome.

We invite community members to learn about historic oppression and systemic racism and share their lived experiences for personal and community empowerment.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Three Kings Day: Pinata decoration

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
LO - Community Room - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages

Come and join us in celebrating Three Kings Day at the Logan Heights Library! Come and decorate your very own piñata. Registration is required for this program.

Registration opens December 13, 2025 and closes January 1, 2026.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: LO - Community Room - Logan Heights
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Come and join us in celebrating Three Kings Day at the Logan Heights Library! Come and decorate your very own piñata. Registration is required for this program.

Registration opens December 13, 2025 and closes January 1, 2026.

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

Create It! @ the Library

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
MX - West entrance (outside from 51st Street) - Valencia Park/Malcom X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Join us every Monday evening for Create! @ the Library. Each week we will feature a new, fun craft that helps develop fine motor skills and creativity. This program is intended for youth, ages 5-11.

 

 

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: MX - West entrance (outside from 51st Street) - Valencia Park/Malcom X
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Join us every Monday evening for Create! @ the Library. Each week we will feature a new, fun craft that helps develop fine motor skills and creativity. This program is intended for youth, ages 5-11.

 

 

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 5, 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

Skyline Hills Library

Crafting Circle

Registration Encouraged
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
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Skyline Hills Library

Crafting Circle

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Children's Bilingual Spanish Conversation Night and Book Club

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, En Español
Age Group:
Elementary School Age

Looking for a fun way for your child to improve their Spanish?

This conversation night and book club is perfect for students who want to boost their Spanish language and reading skills. Read, play games, and have fun!

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, En Español
Event Details:

Looking for a fun way for your child to improve their Spanish?

This conversation night and book club is perfect for students who want to boost their Spanish language and reading skills. Read, play games, and have fun!

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

Kamishibai Storytime

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Balboa Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Before TV and comic books existed in Japan, there was Kamishibai, or paper theater. With a wooden box, illustrations, and a great narrator to tell the story, kiddos will be in for a treat!

Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Before TV and comic books existed in Japan, there was Kamishibai, or paper theater. With a wooden box, illustrations, and a great narrator to tell the story, kiddos will be in for a treat!

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

Pajama Signing Storytime!

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
SY - Caroline de Llamas Children's Area - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Join us for pajama storytime featuring sign language basics to foster early literacy skills with Miss Jennifer from Signs at Play, now on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month @6pm.

Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: SY - Caroline de Llamas Children's Area - San Ysidro
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join us for pajama storytime featuring sign language basics to foster early literacy skills with Miss Jennifer from Signs at Play, now on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month @6pm.

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

English as a Second Language (ESL) Conversation Group

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
MM - Seminar/Booksale Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Join us for casual, friendly conversation designed to increase participants' comfort with the English language and maybe make new friends.  

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: MM - Seminar/Booksale Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Join us for casual, friendly conversation designed to increase participants' comfort with the English language and maybe make new friends.  

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

Qi Gong: Recharging Body & Mind

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese practice that combines meditation, controlled breathing, and gentle movement, aiming to cultivate and balance the body's vital energy, or "qi," to promote health and well-being. 

 

These gen

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness
Event Details:

Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese practice that combines meditation, controlled breathing, and gentle movement, aiming to cultivate and balance the body's vital energy, or "qi," to promote health and well-being. 

 

These gen