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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
May
29
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 "Elementary School Age" group
Elementary School Age
Mission Valley Library
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
May
30
2026
Sat
Spring into STEAM: Magic Meets Science!
10:30am–11:30am
Mission Valley Library
Library Branch:
Mission Valley Library
Room:
MV - Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Program Type:
Art,
Science/STEAM
Event Details:
Using math and classic stage flair, young “Sci-gicians” will learn to read minds! With a simple dice-rolling trick, participants will amaze volunteers by magically revealing a final number—no peeking required.
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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
30
2026
Sat
Science of Tortillas
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:
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.
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
May
30
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 "Middle School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Middle School Age,
Teens
Balboa Library
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
May
30
2026
Sat
Tech Time Travelers
1:00pm–2:00pm
Balboa Library
Library Branch:
Balboa Library
Room:
BA - Children's Area - Balboa
Age Group:
Middle School Age,
Teens
Program Type:
DiscoverU,
Science/STEAM
Event Details:
Explore how technology changed over time -- typewriters, flip phones, and futuristic AI!
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
May
30
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.
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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
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
May
30
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 "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
May
27
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
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
May
27
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 "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
May
26
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 "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
May
27
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 "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
May
27
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 "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
All Ages,
Elementary School Age,
Middle School Age,
Teens
Skyline Hills 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
May
28
2026
Thu
Tinker Thursday
4:00pm–5:00pm
Skyline Hills Library
Library Branch:
Skyline Hills Library
Room:
SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group:
All Ages,
Elementary School Age,
Middle School Age,
Teens
Program Type:
Celebration Month,
Art,
Science/STEAM
Event Details:
Join us every Thursday for Tinker Thursday! Craft in community!
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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
May
29
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
May
29
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 "All Ages" group
All Ages
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
This event is in the "All Ages" group
May
26
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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