Week Calendar

I'll show kids how to draw basic shapes.  Then we'll add other elements to those shapes to create popular objects like people, bunnies, cars, fish, caterpillars, houses, etc..  Throughout the lessen I'll have them color parts of those ob

Join in as the Microphone Doctors-Music Concert we  sing, dance, and play in this special Storytime meant to encourage a love of reading and build essential early literacy skills.

Designed especially for children ages 3-5.

Please join us for storytime and craft every Saturday morning in the Children's Area at 10:00AM. 

Build, build BUILD!!!  Come join us for a fun filled activity on alternating Saturdays here at the Linda Vista Library.  Kids can create something unique or build skyscrapers, spaceships, and more!  Let your imagina

Visit the library on Saturday & create a terrific craft. All supplies provided! 

Travel the world through different art techniques and styles on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, alongside professional artist Mel Clarkston.

Learn how to weave with an expert textile artist from the San Diego Creative Weavers Guild!  This class is targeted to homeschooling youth ages 8+. No prior experience required, and all materials will be provided.

Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. It is more than simply putting flowers in a container. It is a disciplined art form that breathes life into each composition, harmonizing the elements of nature and humanity.

Free music classes for kids by Villa Musica!

Early Childhood Music, ages 2-4, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Music Adventures, ages 5-6, 12:30 - 1:15pm 

LEGO Free Play: Imagine and build with LEGO! Keep your engineering and problem-solving skills sharp using the library's LEGO bricks.

Get crafty at the library every week! Each week there will be a unique craft that is fun for all ages. All supplies will be provided.

Toddlers and caregivers welcome! Engage curiosity, exploration, and build confidence all through play with activities that promote cognitive, social, sensory, & motor skills. 

 [Age 5 & under] 

Looking for something fun to do on a Monday afternoon? Stop by the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab for Maker Mondays, happening every week from 2 to 7 PM.

Creative Collective promotes wellness and enrichment through art-making experiences. Join our open-ended art-making program where you are free to be creative and expressive with many different forms of art!

Join us on the Patio outside the children's room for arts and crafts after school every Wednesday at 2pm.

Activities are designed for school age children.  Young kids may require parent assistance.

Come print photos from your phone and save your favorite memories, by creating your very own scrapbook. All materials will be included.

Join us for a fun cookie decorating program and make a craft too! All supplies provided. Bring your creativity and come have fun with us. We look forward to seeing you.

Violin classes with Villa Musica!

Violin ages 7-9, 3:30 pm - 4:10 pm

Violin ages 10-12, 4:10 pm - 4:50 pm

Level 2, 4:50 pm - 5:30 pm 

Calling all anime and manga fans! 🎉 Join us every Wednesday from 3:00–5:30 PM for Anime Club. Watch the latest and greatest shows, share what you’re reading, and meet other fans who love anime as much as you do.

Build a tower, bridge, or other structure out of uncooked spaghetti and marshmallows. Then place objects of different weights on top of your structure to test how strong it is! For ages 5 and up.

Join MCASD Educators for another fun-filled Art Quest Quarterly. Inspired by Esteban Cabeza de Baca’s layered paintings, create your very own iron -on patch, layered with paint pens and painter’s tape.

Weekly Art Workshops at City Heights Library

For All Ages

Creating a coil pot is a rewarding way to connect with ancient pottery techniques and appreciate the artistry of the Kumeyaay people, who have been crafting beautiful and functional clay vessels for centuries.

Join theCATandROBOT for a few hours of fun, fast-paced anime-themed games and interactive panels!

The “Color It Contemporary” exhibit showcases the beautiful landscapes of our region, presented on large canvases with an emphasis on saturated color and abstract design.

The Tierrasanta Library Adult Coloring Club is a group that gathers to color for relaxation and creativity. We meet in-person every Saturday afternoon, offering a space for social interaction and sharing artistic expressions.

Join us for one of our most anticipated children's programs, Cupcake Wars!

Stretch your imagination and discover the artist within you've always known existed! Create fabulous crafts! In this program, get detailed instructions on how to make a craft you'll be able to take home!

Teens and tweens ages 10–18 are invited to unleash their creativity at Sketch Night!

Join us for drop-in craft Tuesdays. Kids of all ages can make a craft to take with them. All supplies provided. No reservations needed. 

Youth ages 12 and up are welcome to join us to learn how to use a sewing machine.  Participants will learn the parts of a machine as well as become acquainted with tools and notions commonly used in sewing projects.  

For all you KPop fans out there, here’s your chance to create a cupcake that looks like your favorite Demon Hunter’s cup of ramen.

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!

Join us for an hour of crocheting at the library! You can use our supplies, or bring your own projects. Ask questions, learn the basics, or talk to other crocheters while practicing the craft. 

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

Join us to create masterpieces with your community! This Tinker Thursday we are teaming up with the San Diego Archaeological Center to present Soapstone Bead Carving.

Get messy, make mistakes, and prepare to make ART!

Join us every Thursday to get creative!

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¡Ensúciate, comete errores y prepárate para hacer ARTE!

Pipe cleaners can do more than clean hard spots. Learn how to twist, glue and wrap pipe cleaners into one of these adorable creatures. Patrons will get to create their own little creature to take home. 

Join us for an hour of crocheting at the library! You can use our supplies, or bring your own projects. Ask questions, learn the basics, or talk to other crocheters while practicing the craft. 

Decorate a small pumpkin using beautiful succulent cuttings. It's the perfect centerpiece—just in time for your next family gathering!

All supplies will be provided.

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.

For this month's Crafts for Grown Ups, we'll be creating mini pumpkin succulent centerpieces for Thanksgiving!  Learn how to make this cute and easy to maintain holiday decoration!

Learn how to easily make a beautiful succulent-topped pumpkin, perfect for your fall decor! 

Remember Us The Holocaust Exhibit Speaker Series

Learn a soothing and repetitive task to calm yourself and improve focus, or learn to make a piece of art inspired by the natural world to help you relax and appreciate the beauty around you.

The Friends of the Carmel Valley Library will present pianist Ines Irawati in a free concert titled "Souvenirs" on Tuesday, November 18, at 6:30 pm at the Carmel Valley Library, 3919 Townsgate Drive.