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This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
La Jolla/Riford Library
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Jan
14
2026
Wed
Qi Gong: Recharging Body & Mind
9:30am–11:30am
La Jolla/Riford Library
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
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This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
Babies/Toddlers,
Preschoolers
Skyline Hills Library
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
Jan
14
2026
Wed
Bilingual English/Tagalog Storytime: Oras Ng Kwento
10:30am–11:30am
Skyline Hills Library
Library Branch:
Skyline Hills Library
Room:
SK - Children's Nook - Skyline Hills
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers,
Preschoolers
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation,
Early Learning
Event Details:
Join us for English/Tagalog storytime with Mr. Ed in the Children's nook!
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This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
Mira Mesa Library
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Jan
15
2026
Thu
Bollywood and Semi-Classical Dance Fitness for Adults
10:00am–11:00am
Mira Mesa Library
Library Branch:
Mira Mesa Library
Room:
MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group:
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation,
Performing Arts,
Wellness
Event Details:
Get ready to dance and experience the joy of Bollywood! What to Expect:
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This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
Babies/Toddlers,
Preschoolers,
Elementary School Age
North Clairemont Library
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
Jan
16
2026
Fri
Stay & Play Storytime
10:00am–11:00am
North Clairemont Library
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.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
All Ages
Mira Mesa Library
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Jan
17
2026
Sat
Mandarin Chinese Storytime
10:00am–11:00am
Mira Mesa Library
Library Branch:
Mira Mesa Library
Room:
MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation,
Early Learning,
Literature
Event Details:
Join us for Mandarin Chinese stories and songs with Ms. Canndy at the Community Room in the Mira Mesa Library. All ages are welcome! Th storytime will be on the 3rd Saturday of the month (subject to change).
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
Preschoolers,
Elementary School Age
Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
Jan
17
2026
Sat
Bilingual Spanish-English Storytime and Craft
10:30am–11:30am
Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Library Branch:
Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room:
CM - Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group:
Preschoolers,
Elementary School Age
Program Type:
Art,
Cultural Appreciation,
En Español,
Literature
Event Details:
Join Ms. Isabel and Mr. Jeff for stories read in both Spanish and English, with a fun and simple craft to follow.
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
Middle School Age,
Teens,
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
La Jolla/Riford Library
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
Jan
17
2026
Sat
French Conversation Group
10:30am–11:30am
La Jolla/Riford Library
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.
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This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
Cancelled
Babies/Toddlers,
Preschoolers
Mira Mesa Library
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
Jan
14
2026
Wed
Cancelled
Bumblebee Toddler and Preschool Storytime at the Library
11:00am–11:30am
Mira Mesa Library
Library Branch:
Mira Mesa Library
Room:
MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers,
Preschoolers
Program Type:
Celebration Month,
Cultural Appreciation,
Early Learning,
Literature
Event Details:
Join us for Bumblebee Toddler and Preschool Storytime. Enjoy children's stories and songs. All ages are welcome. No registration required.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
All Ages
Mira Mesa Library
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Jan
17
2026
Sat
Pokemon Trading Card Game Hangout
11:00am–1:00pm
Mira Mesa Library
Library Branch:
Mira Mesa Library
Room:
MM - Seminar/Booksale Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Community Engagement,
Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:
Come test out your Pokémon Trainer skills and aim to be the very best at our Pokémon TCG hangout!
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This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
Central Library
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Jan
16
2026
Fri
Midday Music Concert - Art of Elan
12:00pm–1:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
AC - Shiley Special Events Suite (9th Floor) - Central
Age Group:
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Community Engagement,
Cultural Appreciation,
Performing Arts
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This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
Mira Mesa Library
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Jan
12
2026
Mon
Mahjong Club for Adults
1:00pm–3:00pm
Mira Mesa Library
Library Branch:
Mira Mesa Library
Room:
MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group:
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:
Join us for a game of Mahjong. Materials provided. Mahjong Club meets every first and third Wednesday of the month. Recommended for ages 18+. No registration required.
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This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Middle School Age,
Teens
Central Library
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jan
16
2026
Fri
KPop Club
3:45pm–5:45pm
Central Library
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!
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This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
Elementary School Age
San Ysidro Library
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
Jan
14
2026
Wed
Piñata Science
4:00pm–5:00pm
San Ysidro Library
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
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 "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
North University Community Library
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Jan
14
2026
Wed
English Corner - English Conversation
4:30pm–5:30pm
North University Community Library
Library Branch:
North University Community Library
Room:
NU - Community Room - North University
Age Group:
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Citizenship and Immigration,
Community Engagement,
Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:
Community members with a basic grasp of English language can have fun themed conversations and build relationships with one another. We will talk about ourselves, our cultures, and more.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
All Ages
Carmel Valley Library
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Jan
16
2026
Fri
Bilingual Ballet Storytime (ENG/CHI)
4:30pm–5:00pm
Carmel Valley Library
Library Branch:
Carmel Valley Library
Room:
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation,
Early Learning,
Literature
Event Details:
Come enjoy a bilingual ballerina experience with The Pointe Circle! Enjoy stories in English and Mandarin Chinese followed by a brief ballet lesson. Suggested for ages 3-8. No registration necessary.
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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
Preschoolers,
Elementary School Age,
Middle School Age
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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
Jan
12
2026
Mon
Create It! @ the Library
5:30pm–6:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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
Teens,
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
Skyline Hills Library
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
Jan
12
2026
Mon
Adult Crafting Circle
5:30pm–7:30pm
Skyline Hills Library
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
Event Details:
Skyline Hills Library Crafting Circle
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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
Teens,
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
Central Library
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
Jan
12
2026
Mon
Swing Dance Under the Dome | Live Music ft. Nightshade Navarro
6:00pm–7:45pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
AC - Qualcomm Dome Terrace - Central
Age Group:
Teens,
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Art,
Cultural Appreciation,
Performing Arts
Event Details:
With Live Music from Nightshade NavarroSwing dance comes to the library! Swing Dancing San Diego will lead a free introductory lesson and host a rooftop dance under the Dome!
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
Skyline Hills Library
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Jan
12
2026
Mon
Skyline Hills Monday Night Book Club - The Postcard
6:30pm–7:30pm
Skyline Hills Library
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
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This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Middle School Age,
Teens
Carmel Valley Library
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jan
13
2026
Tue
DRC Seminar and Craft
6:00pm–7:00pm
Carmel Valley Library
Library Branch:
Carmel Valley Library
Room:
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group:
Middle School Age,
Teens
Program Type:
Featured,
Art,
Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:
Learn about learn about the struggles in the Democratic Republic of Congo while creating jewelry. Volunteers will lead a seminar on the DRC while also providing instruction on bracelet making.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
Mira Mesa Library
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Jan
13
2026
Tue
English as a Second Language (ESL) Conversation Group in front of IDEA Lab
6:30pm–7:30pm
Mira Mesa Library
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.
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