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Fiction Lovers Book Club

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
NU - Seminar 1 - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

The Fiction Lovers title for this month will be posted at a later date.  Please contact library staff if you have any questions.

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: NU - Seminar 1 - North University
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Literature
Event Details:

The Fiction Lovers title for this month will be posted at a later date.  Please contact library staff if you have any questions.

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

La Jolla Library Book Club

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

A lively discussion of today's modern literature meeting the 2nd Monday of every month at 1:30pm in the La Jolla/Riford Library's Community Room.

 

Book selections by month are:
  • October 2025 
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

A lively discussion of today's modern literature meeting the 2nd Monday of every month at 1:30pm in the La Jolla/Riford Library's Community Room.

 

Book selections by month are:
  • October 2025 
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 "Adults" group

Mystery Book Club

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
NC - Meeting Room - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults

North Clairemont Mystery Book Club meets the second Tuesday of each month (except December) from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: NC - Meeting Room - North Clairemont
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Community Engagement
Event Details:

North Clairemont Mystery Book Club meets the second Tuesday of each month (except December) from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

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

Cinema Club

Saturday, January 17, 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 "Elementary School Age" group

RB Kids Book Club: "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil Frankweiler"

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
RB - Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Literature
Age Group:
Elementary School Age

What’s almost as much fun as reading a great book? Talking about a great book! Join us for a monthly session where we’ll discuss the book choice for the month and do a related craft together.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: RB - Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Book Discussion, Literature
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

What’s almost as much fun as reading a great book? Talking about a great book! Join us for a monthly session where we’ll discuss the book choice for the month and do a related craft together.

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

Friends Book Club at the Clairemont Library

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, One Book, One San Diego
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

The book club will be discussing the One San Diego Book--Deacon King Kong. 

Library Branch: Clairemont Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, One Book, One San Diego
Event Details:

The book club will be discussing the One San Diego Book--Deacon King Kong. 

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

Murder by the Book | a True Crime Book Club

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, Book Discussion
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

This January we're reading "The Third Rainbow Girl" by Emma Copley Eisenberg.  The discussion is completely virtual using Microsoft Teams (no download required). It is always held the 3rd Tuesday of the month (January 20 this month)

Registration Encouraged
Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Book Discussion
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

This January we're reading "The Third Rainbow Girl" by Emma Copley Eisenberg.  The discussion is completely virtual using Microsoft Teams (no download required). It is always held the 3rd Tuesday of the month (January 20 this month)

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

RB Library Book Club

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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

Join us for a lively discussion of this month's book, "Snow Child" by Eowyn Ivey.

Copies of the books are available for checkout at the RB Branch Library.

For more information, please contact the RB Library.

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:

Join us for a lively discussion of this month's book, "Snow Child" by Eowyn Ivey.

Copies of the books are available for checkout at the RB Branch Library.

For more information, please contact the RB Library.

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

Book Discussion -

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
SR - Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: SR - Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Community Engagement
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Daytime Book Club

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

The Daytime Book Club meets monthly to discuss the selected title - interesting and fun conversations ensue!

New members and guests are always welcome!

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

The Daytime Book Club meets monthly to discuss the selected title - interesting and fun conversations ensue!

New members and guests are always welcome!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

2026 Local Author Expo and Showcase Exhibit

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
AC - Neil Morgan Auditorium - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured, Author Talk, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Local Author
Age Group:
All Ages

THE LOCAL AUTHOR EXPO

Public Opening of the 2026 San Diego Local Author Showcase of Published Books

2026 Local Authors, Guests and Members of the San Diego Comunity:

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Neil Morgan Auditorium - Central
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Author Talk, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Local Author
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

THE LOCAL AUTHOR EXPO

Public Opening of the 2026 San Diego Local Author Showcase of Published Books

2026 Local Authors, Guests and Members of the San Diego Comunity:

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

Page Turners Book Club

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
NU - Seminar 1 - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

The Page Turners will be discussing The Overstory by Richard Powers.

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: NU - Seminar 1 - North University
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Literature
Event Details:

The Page Turners will be discussing The Overstory by Richard Powers.

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

FASCINADAS CON LA LECTURA

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
OT - Seminar Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Program Type:
Featured, Book Discussion, En Español, Literature
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Ven a nuestro club de lectura en español.  Hoy estamos leyendo Burro Genio por Victor Villaseñor.  

 

Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: OT - Seminar Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Book Discussion, En Español, Literature
Event Details:

Ven a nuestro club de lectura en español.  Hoy estamos leyendo Burro Genio por Victor Villaseñor.  

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Kensington-Normal Heights Book Club

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
KN - Children's Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a roundtable discussion of fascinating, fun, and thrilling literature. This month's selection is Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. All are welcome.

Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: KN - Children's Area - Kensington
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Join us for a roundtable discussion of fascinating, fun, and thrilling literature. This month's selection is Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. All are welcome.

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

Ocean Beach Book Club

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

The Ocean Beach Book Club is back in the library! Join this long-standing group for spirited discussions and diverse books the last Tuesday of the month.

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

The Ocean Beach Book Club is back in the library! Join this long-standing group for spirited discussions and diverse books the last Tuesday of the month.

Celebrity Memoir Book Club

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
NU - Seminar 1 - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion

The Celebrity Memoir Book Club will be discussing On Call by Anthony Fauci, M. D.

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: NU - Seminar 1 - North University
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

The Celebrity Memoir Book Club will be discussing On Call by Anthony Fauci, M. D.

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

Shooting the Lit

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MV - Homeschool Resource Center - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Literature
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens

A fun monthly discussion group for teenagers revolving around short literary media, including short stories, poetry, picture books, newspaper articles, and more. Let's not forget there will be snacks and other fun activities too!

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: MV - Homeschool Resource Center - Mission Valley
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Book Discussion, Literature
Event Details:

A fun monthly discussion group for teenagers revolving around short literary media, including short stories, poetry, picture books, newspaper articles, and more. Let's not forget there will be snacks and other fun activities too!

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

Carmel Valley Adult Book Club

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Join the Carmel Valley Adult Book Club. We'd love to have you join us for our monthly discussions.  Books are on hold behind the Circulation desk.
Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Literature
Event Details:
Join the Carmel Valley Adult Book Club. We'd love to have you join us for our monthly discussions.  Books are on hold behind the Circulation desk.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

La Jolla Library Book Club

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

A lively discussion of today's modern literature meeting the 2nd Monday of every month at 1:30pm in the La Jolla/Riford Library's Community Room.

 

Book selections by month are:
  • October 2025 
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

A lively discussion of today's modern literature meeting the 2nd Monday of every month at 1:30pm in the La Jolla/Riford Library's Community Room.

 

Book selections by month are:
  • October 2025 
This event is in the "Adults" group

Mystery Book Club

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
NC - Meeting Room - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults

North Clairemont Mystery Book Club meets the second Tuesday of each month (except December) from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: NC - Meeting Room - North Clairemont
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Community Engagement
Event Details:

North Clairemont Mystery Book Club meets the second Tuesday of each month (except December) from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

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

Local Authors Book Talk: Joi Jackson and Nita Love

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
AC - Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Featured, Author Talk, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Local Author
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

 

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center - Central
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Author Talk, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Local Author
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

 

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

RB Thursday Morning Book Club

Thursday, February 12, 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, "The Bird Hotel" by Joyce Maynard.

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, "The Bird Hotel" by Joyce Maynard.

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

LoveLitCon

02/13/2026 @ 10:00am to 02/15/2026 @ 5:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Author Talk, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Gather with romance authors, narrators, vendors, readers, and fans of all backgrounds and interests for a weekend of bookish fun, parties, panels, signings, and more.

Ticket's required to attend:

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Author Talk, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Gather with romance authors, narrators, vendors, readers, and fans of all backgrounds and interests for a weekend of bookish fun, parties, panels, signings, and more.

Ticket's required to attend: