| 9 am |
|
|
|
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
May
6
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
|
|
|
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
May
9
2026
Sat
Ikebana: The Japanese Art of Flower Arranging
9:30am–2:30pm
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:
Art,
Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:
Make a beautiful flower arrangement to take home!
|
| 10 am |
|
|
|
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
Babies/Toddlers,
Preschoolers
Carmel Valley Library
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
May
6
2026
Wed
Kamishibai Storytime
10:00am–10:30am
Carmel Valley Library
Library Branch:
Carmel Valley Library
Room:
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers,
Preschoolers
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation,
Early Learning,
Literature,
Performing Arts
Event Details:
Join us for a Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai. (Kami = paper; shibai = theatre).
This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
May
6
2026
Wed
Genealogy Research: Meet with our volunteer genealogist 10am to Noon
10:00am–12:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
AC - Genealogy Table in Marilyn & Gene Marx Special Collections Center (9th Floor) - Central
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Community Engagement,
Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:
For those contemplating constructing a family tree, as well as for experienced genealogy researchers. Volunteers are there to help guide you in your research. No appointment necessary. First come, first served.
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
May
6
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!
|
|
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
May
8
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 "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
May
8
2026
Fri
Genealogy Research: Meet with our volunteer genealogist 10am to 2pm
10:00am–2:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
AC - Genealogy Table in Marilyn & Gene Marx Special Collections Center (9th Floor) - Central
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Community Engagement,
Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:
For those contemplating constructing a family tree, as well as for experienced genealogy researchers. Volunteers are there to help guide you in your research. No appointment necessary. First come, first served.
|
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
Mira Mesa 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
May
9
2026
Sat
Bilingual Vietnamese/English Storytime: Lunar New Year
10:00am–10:45am
Mira Mesa Library
Library Branch:
Mira Mesa Library
Room:
MM - Children's Area - Mira Mesa
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers,
Preschoolers,
Elementary School Age
Program Type:
Featured,
Cultural Appreciation,
Early Learning
Event Details:
Join us for a Bilingual Vietnamese-English Story Time, music and play!
|
| 11 am |
|
|
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
Balboa 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
May
5
2026
Tue
Kamishibai Storytime
11:30am–12:00pm
Balboa Library
Library Branch:
Balboa Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers,
Preschoolers,
Elementary School Age
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:
Before TV and comic books existed in Japan, there was Kamishibai, or paper theater. With a wooden box, illustrations, and a great narrator to tell the story, kiddos will be in for a treat!
|
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
Babies/Toddlers,
Preschoolers
Mira Mesa Library
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
May
6
2026
Wed
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.
|
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
Babies/Toddlers,
Preschoolers
San Ysidro Library
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
May
7
2026
Thu
Baby Sign Storytime w/Miss Monta!
11:30am–12:00pm
San Ysidro Library
Library Branch:
San Ysidro Library
Room:
SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers,
Preschoolers
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation,
Early Learning,
Literature,
Performing Arts
Event Details:
Learn to use simple ASL signs to open a window into a baby and child's mind, lowering frustration, and enhancing bonding, speech, and literacy with music, stories, puppets, parachute & bubbles, all with ASL signs.
|
|
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
Elementary School Age
Ocean Beach Library
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
May
9
2026
Sat
Piñata Science
11:00am–12:00pm
Ocean Beach Library
Library Branch:
Ocean Beach Library
Room:
OB - Children's Area - Ocean Beach
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.
|
| 12 pm |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 1 pm |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 2 pm |
|
|
|
|
|
|
This event is in the "All Ages" 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,
Elementary School Age,
Middle School Age,
Teens,
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
North Clairemont Library
This event is in the "All Ages" 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
May
9
2026
Sat
2nd Saturday Concert Series
2:00pm–3:00pm
North Clairemont Library
Library Branch:
North Clairemont Library
Room:
NC - Main Area - North Clairemont
Age Group:
All Ages,
Elementary School Age,
Middle School Age,
Teens,
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Featured,
Cultural Appreciation,
Performing Arts
Event Details:
Get ready to groove! 🎸 The North Clairemont Library is kicking off our brand-new 2nd Saturday Concert Series!
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
May
9
2026
Sat
Science of Tortillas
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 what goes into making a tortilla! In this hands-on program, learn about the cultural background of tortilla-making as well as the physical and chemical changes that occur as the dough is formed, pressed, and cooked.
|
| 3 pm |
|
|
|
|
|
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
May
8
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!
|
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
Carmel Mountain 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
May
9
2026
Sat
Craft for Children and Tweens: Lucky Cat Keychains
3:00pm–4:00pm
Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Library Branch:
Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room:
CM - Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group:
Preschoolers,
Elementary School Age,
Middle School Age
Program Type:
Celebration Month,
Art,
Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:
Sign ups are required and will start on April 9 at noon. Space is limited, early registration is encouraged.
|
| 4 pm |
|
|
|
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
May
6
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.
|
|
This event is in the "All Ages" group
All Ages
Carmel Valley Library
This event is in the "All Ages" group
May
8
2026
Fri
Bilingual English/Chinese Storytime
4:00pm–4:30pm
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:
Join us for bilingual English/Mandarin Chinese stories and songs with Ms. Danning at the library. All ages are welcome. The storytime will be once a month on a Friday afternoon from 4pm to 4:30pm at the library's Community Room.
|
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
Carmel Mountain Ranch 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
May
9
2026
Sat
Teen and Adult Craft: Lucky Cat Keychains
4:00pm–5:00pm
Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Library Branch:
Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room:
CM - Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group:
Teens,
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Celebration Month,
Art,
Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:
Sign ups are required and will start on April 9 at noon. Space is limited, early registration is encouraged.
|
| 5 pm |
|
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
May
4
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:
Join the Skyline Hills Crafting Circle Community every
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 6 pm |
|
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
Elementary School Age
Carmel Valley Library
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
May
4
2026
Mon
Children's Bilingual Spanish Conversation Night and Book Club
6:30pm–7:30pm
Carmel Valley Library
Library Branch:
Carmel Valley Library
Room:
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation,
En Español
Event Details:
Looking for a fun way for your child to improve their Spanish? This conversation night and book club is perfect for students who want to boost their Spanish language and reading skills. Read, play games, and have fun!
|
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
San Ysidro 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
May
5
2026
Tue
Pajama Signing Storytime!
6:00pm–6:30pm
San Ysidro Library
Library Branch:
San Ysidro Library
Room:
SY - Caroline de Llamas Children's Area - San Ysidro
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers,
Preschoolers,
Elementary School Age
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation,
Early Learning,
Literature,
Performing Arts
Event Details:
Join us for pajama storytime featuring sign language basics to foster early literacy skills with Miss Jennifer from Signs at Play, now on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month @6pm.
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
May
5
2026
Tue
English as a Second Language (ESL) Conversation Group
6:30pm–7:30pm
Mira Mesa Library
Library Branch:
Mira Mesa Library
Room:
MM - Seminar/Booksale Room - Mira Mesa
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.
|
|
|
|
|