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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
Feb
20
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.
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
Feb
20
2026
Fri
Science Demystified: Learn About Research and the Research Process (Part II of II)
10:00am–11:30am
La Jolla/Riford Library
Library Branch:
La Jolla/Riford Library
Room:
LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group:
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Community Engagement,
Science/STEAM
Event Details:
What is scientific research? How does science advance? How can YOU find answers to YOUR science questions?
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This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
Babies/Toddlers,
Preschoolers
Paradise Hills Library
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
Feb
21
2026
Sat
Tiny Tot Play
10:30am–11:30am
Paradise Hills Library
Library Branch:
Paradise Hills Library
Room:
PH - Children's Area - Paradise Hills
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers,
Preschoolers
Program Type:
Featured,
Art,
Early Learning,
Science/STEAM
Event Details:
Babies & Toddlers- Let's Play! Engage curiosity, exploration, and build confidence all through play with sensory activities that promote cognitive, social, & motor skills.
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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
North Clairemont 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
Feb
21
2026
Sat
LEGO Free Play
11:00am–1:00pm
North Clairemont Library
Library Branch:
North Clairemont Library
Room:
NC - Children's Area - North Clairemont
Age Group:
Preschoolers,
Elementary School Age,
Middle School Age
Program Type:
Art,
Early Learning,
Science/STEAM
Event Details:
LEGO Free Play: Imagine and build with LEGO! Keep your engineering and problem-solving skills sharp using the library's LEGO bricks.
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This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Elementary School Age,
Middle School Age,
Teens
La Jolla/Riford Library
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Feb
21
2026
Sat
IDEA lab CAD club school aged kids & teens
1:00pm–2:30pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
Library Branch:
La Jolla/Riford Library
Room:
LJ - IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group:
Elementary School Age,
Middle School Age,
Teens
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces,
Science/STEAM
Event Details:
Beginner friendly computer-aided design (CAD) projects such as keychains and simple geometric models. 3D printing available during class. Open to all school aged children. No previous experience necessary. No reservations needed.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
Elementary School Age,
Middle School Age,
Teens,
Emerging Adults
Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
Feb
21
2026
Sat
MoneyMind Games: Financial Literacy for Kids
1:00pm–2:30pm
Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Library Branch:
Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room:
PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group:
Elementary School Age,
Middle School Age,
Teens,
Emerging Adults
Program Type:
Business,
Science/STEAM
Event Details:
Join us for InvestQuest, an exciting and interactive event that brings financial literacy to life through gameplay!
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This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
Elementary School Age,
Middle School Age
Logan Heights Library
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
Feb
21
2026
Sat
Cochineal & Natural Dyes
2:00pm–3:00pm
Logan Heights Library
Library Branch:
Logan Heights Library
Room:
LO - Community Room - Logan Heights
Age Group:
Elementary School Age,
Middle School Age
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation,
DiscoverU,
Science/STEAM
Event Details:
Explore the science behind natural dyes! In this hands-on program, participants will learn about the cochineal, a small-scale insect that has been used for centuries to produce vibrant red and pink dyes, and other natural dyes.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
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
Elementary School Age,
Middle School Age,
Teens,
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
La Jolla/Riford Library
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
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
Feb
21
2026
Sat
3D Lab Open Hours
2:30pm–5:30pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
Library Branch:
La Jolla/Riford Library
Room:
LJ - IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group:
Elementary School Age,
Middle School Age,
Teens,
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces,
Science/STEAM
Event Details:
We are excited to offer 3D Printing in person! Stop by the La Jolla/Riford Library's IDEA Lab during open lab hours with your .STL file and staff will be happy to assist you.
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This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
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
Elementary School Age,
Middle School Age,
Teens,
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
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
Feb
17
2026
Tue
Lunar Exploration: What We Did, What We Saw, What We Learned
3:30pm–4:30pm
Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Library Branch:
Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room:
PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group:
Elementary School Age,
Middle School Age,
Teens,
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Event Details:
Many people are not aware of the extensive investigation, both manned and unmanned, that NASA has conducted of our nearest neighbor, the Moon.
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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
Feb
18
2026
Wed
Game Club in Children's Area
3:30pm–4:30pm
Mira Mesa Library
Library Branch:
Mira Mesa Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Early Learning,
Science/STEAM
Event Details:
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 -
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
Point Loma/Hervey 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
Feb
18
2026
Wed
LEGO Builders Club
3:30pm–4:30pm
Point Loma/Hervey Library
Library Branch:
Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room:
PO - Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group:
Preschoolers,
Elementary School Age,
Middle School Age
Program Type:
Community Engagement,
Science/STEAM
Event Details:
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
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
Pacific Highlands Ranch 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
Feb
18
2026
Wed
LEGO Club
3:30pm–4:30pm
Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Library Branch:
Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room:
PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group:
Preschoolers,
Elementary School Age,
Middle School Age
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Event Details:
Join us for LEGO Club! Let your kids express their inner engineer!
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
Elementary School Age,
Middle School Age
Balboa Library
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
Feb
18
2026
Wed
STEM Crafternoon
3:30pm–4:30pm
Balboa Library
Library Branch:
Balboa Library
Age Group:
Elementary School Age,
Middle School Age
Program Type:
Art,
Science/STEAM
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
This event is in the "Teens" group
Preschoolers,
Elementary School Age,
Middle School Age,
Teens
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox 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
This event is in the "Teens" group
Feb
18
2026
Wed
LEGO Power Hour
3:30pm–5:00pm
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Library Branch:
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room:
MH - Emily Brightwood Children's Area - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group:
Preschoolers,
Elementary School Age,
Middle School Age,
Teens
Program Type:
Art,
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces,
Science/STEAM
Event Details:
Join us every Monday for LEGO Power Hour! Build your own creations to display in our library. Program will take place in our study rooms 3 and 4.
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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
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
All Ages,
Babies/Toddlers,
Preschoolers,
Elementary School Age,
Middle School Age,
Teens,
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
College-Rolando Library
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
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
Feb
19
2026
Thu
Crafting for Critters (new time starting September 2025)
3:30pm–4:30pm
College-Rolando Library
Library Branch:
College-Rolando Library
Room:
CH - Children's Area - College-Rolando
Age Group:
All Ages,
Babies/Toddlers,
Preschoolers,
Elementary School Age,
Middle School Age,
Teens,
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Art,
Community Engagement,
Science/STEAM
Event Details:
Providing enrichment for our animal friends is incredibly important! During this monthly program you can help us make fun and easy enrichment items for homeless animals at our local Humane Society.
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This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
Elementary School Age,
Middle School Age
San Carlos Library
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
Feb
17
2026
Tue
Junior Innovators STEM Club
4:00pm–5:00pm
San Carlos Library
Library Branch:
San Carlos Library
Room:
SC - Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery - San Carlos
Age Group:
Elementary School Age,
Middle School Age
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Event Details:
Join us for fun and engaging STEM presentations and projects. Elementary and middle school students will work on a variety of science and math activities.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
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
Elementary School Age,
Middle School Age,
Teens,
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
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
Feb
17
2026
Tue
Chess at the Beach
4:00pm–7:00pm
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Library Branch:
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room:
PB - Lobby - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group:
Elementary School Age,
Middle School Age,
Teens,
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Community Engagement,
Science/STEAM
Event Details:
Let's play chess! All ages and skill levels are welcome to play casual games in our relaxed setting.
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This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
Elementary School Age,
Middle School Age
Paradise Hills Library
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
Feb
18
2026
Wed
Hotwheel Wednesdays
4:00pm–5:00pm
Paradise Hills Library
Library Branch:
Paradise Hills Library
Room:
PH - Children's Area - Paradise Hills
Age Group:
Elementary School Age,
Middle School Age
Program Type:
Featured,
Science/STEAM
Event Details:
Come & build racetracks then let’s race! Feel free to bring your own race cars and join the fun!
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
La Jolla/Riford 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
Feb
18
2026
Wed
Lego Builders Club
4:00pm–5:00pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
Library Branch:
La Jolla/Riford Library
Room:
LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group:
Preschoolers,
Elementary School Age,
Middle School Age
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Event Details:
Children of all ages learn, play, & create with Legos! Duplos available for younger kids. Creations to be displayed in the library every week.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
Elementary School Age,
Middle School Age
Carmel Valley Library
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
Feb
18
2026
Wed
Lego Club
4:00pm–5:00pm
Carmel Valley Library
Library Branch:
Carmel Valley Library
Room:
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group:
Elementary School Age,
Middle School Age
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Event Details:
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.
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
San Ysidro 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
Feb
18
2026
Wed
LEGO Creators Club
4:00pm–5:30pm
San Ysidro Library
Library Branch:
San Ysidro Library
Room:
SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group:
Preschoolers,
Elementary School Age,
Middle School Age
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
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This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
Elementary School Age
Skyline Hills Library
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
Feb
19
2026
Thu
Squishy Circuits
4:00pm–5:00pm
Skyline Hills Library
Library Branch:
Skyline Hills Library
Room:
SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Program Type:
DiscoverU,
Science/STEAM
Event Details:
Explore the basics of electrical circuits! Through hands-on activities using components such as batteries, wires, and LEDs, inquisitive participants will investigate current, voltage, resistance in closed circuits.
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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
City Heights Performance Annex
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
Feb
20
2026
Fri
Celebrate Black History: Create Your Own Freedom Quilt Square
4:00pm–5:00pm
City Heights Performance Annex
Library Branch:
City Heights Performance Annex
Age Group:
Preschoolers,
Elementary School Age,
Middle School Age
Program Type:
Celebration Month,
Art,
Community Engagement,
Cultural Appreciation,
Science/STEAM
Event Details:
Celebrate Black History Month at this special program. Learn how to make a Freedom Quilt Mosaic with Toshwerks. Participants will have the opportunity to create a meaningful art project inspired by Freedom Quilts from the 1800’s.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Middle School Age,
Teens
Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Feb
20
2026
Fri
Introduction to Computer Aided Design (CAD) with OnShape
4:00pm–5:00pm
Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Library Branch:
Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room:
PR - IDEA Lab - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group:
Middle School Age,
Teens
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Event Details:
Are you interested in learning Computer Aided Design (CAD)? Register to attend this introduction to CAD! Presented by your local FTC Team, RoboRavens, this program will cover the basics of CAD using Onshape.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
Elementary School Age
City Heights/Weingart Library
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
Feb
20
2026
Fri
STEAM Explorers Club
4:00pm–5:00pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
Library Branch:
City Heights/Weingart Library
Room:
CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Program Type:
Community Engagement,
Science/STEAM
Event Details:
STEAM Explorers Club is for 3rd through 6th graders who are interested in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Mathematics). Each week kids engage in a new and fun hands-on/minds-on activity exploring a wide range of subjects.
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This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
Preschoolers,
Elementary School Age
North University Community Library
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
Feb
17
2026
Tue
Lego Builders Club
5:00pm–6:00pm
North University Community Library
Library Branch:
North University Community Library
Room:
NU - Community Room - North University
Age Group:
Preschoolers,
Elementary School Age
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Event Details:
Come build your creations while making new friends! All Legos will be supplied by the North University Community Branch Library.
This event is in the "All Ages" group
All Ages
Rancho Peñasquitos Library
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Feb
17
2026
Tue
Lego Club
5:00pm–6:00pm
Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Library Branch:
Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room:
RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Event Details:
Come build your creations while making new friends! All Legos will be supplied by the Library. Your creation will be featured in our display cases!
This event is in the "All Ages" group
All Ages
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Feb
17
2026
Tue
Tinker Tuesdays
5:00pm–7:00pm
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Library Branch:
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room:
MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Art,
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces,
Science/STEAM
Event Details:
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.
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