Week Calendar

For young children (ages 2-6) and their families: learn important social skills, problem-solving, and early literacy through games! In partnership with Toy Hermit.

Dive into the world of video games at the San Diego Public Library’s 3rd 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.

Have you ever wanted to make Balloon Animals?

Young explorers, dive into biology, chemistry, and physics with our FUN two-day workshop at the Pacific Highlands Ranch Library, led by passionate high school students eager to share their love for science!

Koalas are not bears, but marsupials, and are an endangered species. Find out how climate change is affecting their behavior and ecology.

No registration required.

Young explorers, dive into biology, chemistry, and physics with our FUN two-day workshop at the Pacific Highlands Ranch Library, led by passionate high school students eager to share their love for science!

Learn about the basic foundation of Environmental Sciences! This course builds an understanding of the living world, environmental issues, and sustainability through engaging activities, demos, and instruction. 

Join us for an author talk and hands-on workshop with local author Jim Houliston, Author and MMD Trainer, SymmetryBrainGym.com 

In this five-week workshop, students in grades 1-5 will build contraptions out of craft and office supplies to complete interactive, exciting challenges in teams, learning important concepts in engineering and teamwork along the way.

Welcome to Code, Create & Explore: Python, Artificial Intelligence, Art, Games and More!

The Data Science Alliance (DSA) is developing a data safety education program designed to help people of all ages better understand how to safely and responsibly navigate the digital world.

Need to finish some homework, work on a project, study for a test, or just relax and read a book away from the distractions at home?

Join The League of Amazing Programmers for an exciting Hour of Code at Mission Valley Library! Discover the power of Python programming and learn the fundamentals from expert instructors.

Dive into the world of video games at the San Diego Public Library’s 3rd 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.

Need to finish some homework, work on a project, study for a test, or just relax and read a book away from the distractions at home?

Need to finish some homework, work on a project, study for a test, or just relax and read a book away from the distractions at home?

While scams have always been a threat to financial well-being, technological change is making them ever more difficult to address.

For ages 8-13. Students will be exposed to introductory engineering principles as well as introductory lessons in 3D modeling using the free software, Onshape.

Never used a computer before or have very little experience? Learn basic computer skills on one of our computers with guidance from one of our staff.

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Why be BORED when there is BOARD Game Club every Wednesday, 3:30-4:30?  Come on down to the Children's and Teen Areas where you will find classic board games as well as steam based games.  Bring your friends -

Calling all LEGO Builders!

Put your engineering and problem-solving skills to the test by taking part in unique LEGO building challenges or let your imagination run wild and build your own special LEGO creations.

Each week's LEGO

Join us for our weekly LEGO Club program! Promoting STEAM and creativity, let your kids express their inner engineer! Designs will be displayed in the children's library stacks.

Design and build a marble maze using a paper plate as the base and craft paper, straws, and pipe cleaners for the targets, ramps, and obstacles. For ages 5 and up. 

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.

Get together with your friends after school and have fun with a big box of different STEAM projects and games.

Michael’s show has been described as “preposterous brilliance” and “whacky jugglement,” a combination of hilarious tricks and stunts with uproarious stand-up.

Come build your creations while making new friends!  All Legos will be supplied by the Paradise Hills Branch Library.  Your creation may even be featured in our display case! 

Come do cool science stuff with Fleet Science at the Clairemont Library

Join us for a new fun biweekly craft for children on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays in June at 4pm...Let's Get Crafty with Miss Gaby!

Level Up your knowledge of animals from around the world during this interactive presentation from Zovargo.  Participants will have the chance to meet a variety of animals up close.

Let's play chess!  All ages and skill levels are welcome to play casual games in our relaxed setting. 

Come join us for Lego Club on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 4pm - 5pm! The library provides the Lego for creative free build. Creations are displayed at the library for 2 weeks. All materials must stay at the library.

Kids can enjoy being creative by building with LEGO blocks and DUPLO bricks. It's a great opportunity for exploring with new ideas, as well as sharing concepts and strategies with other attendees.

Come drop in to play various STEAM games in our downstairs children's area. Learn about programming, circuits, and more!

Bring your ideas to life at our Mobile Maker Lab in the Mission Hills-Hillcrest Library. Learn to use various programs and equipment  such as our 3D printer and die cut machine powered by Silhouette Studio.