As of July 1, 2025, all San Diego Public Library locations are closed on Sundays. 

In the coming months, Monday hours will be subject to change.

Event List

Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Library Branch
Exhibits, Displays & Ongoing Programs
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This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Songs and Stories with Ms Amy

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Read along and sing for this fun interactive storytime. We will read picture books, move our bodies, act out stories, and sing fun songs and silly rhymes to build our skills with words and language.

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

Read along and sing for this fun interactive storytime. We will read picture books, move our bodies, act out stories, and sing fun songs and silly rhymes to build our skills with words and language.

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

Free Summer Lunch @ the Library: Movie + Craft

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
CH - Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Featured, Literature, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Movie + Craft -- Luca

Join us every Monday for Movie + Craft. Watch a family-friendly movie and spark your imagination with a craft inspired by the film.

Lunch is Served:

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: CH - Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Literature, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Event Details:

Movie + Craft -- Luca

Join us every Monday for Movie + Craft. Watch a family-friendly movie and spark your imagination with a craft inspired by the film.

Lunch is 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
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group

Free Summer Lunch!

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Featured, Accessibility, Art, Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Renew Mondays

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Featured, Accessibility, Art, Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Event Details:

Renew Mondays

This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen IDEA Lab /Laboratorio de Ideas para Adolescentes

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
LO - David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens

The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software.

Featuring a music studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so much more!

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: LO - David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab - Logan Heights
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software.

Featuring a music studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so much more!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Body Dynamics, by San Diego Continuing Education

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
MV - Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Students will exercise the whole body, including weight lifting, stretching, improving balance, mobility and flexibility, on Mondays and Fridays 12:30-2:30 pm.

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: MV - Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Students will exercise the whole body, including weight lifting, stretching, improving balance, mobility and flexibility, on Mondays and Fridays 12:30-2:30 pm.

This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Brushstrokes & Bookworms: A Community Book Club for Art-Loving Readers

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
MH - Study Room 3 - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

This club for adult readers who love art will discuss a popular book related to art. Check out a copy of the book at the branch while supplies last. To register and obtain more information, go to https://www.enaartgroup.com/events.

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: MH - Study Room 3 - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

This club for adult readers who love art will discuss a popular book related to art. Check out a copy of the book at the branch while supplies last. To register and obtain more information, go to https://www.enaartgroup.com/events.

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group

Summer Enrichment

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
OK - Homework Area - Oak Park at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, DYH@L Student Camps, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Sharpen Your Skills This Summer!

Join us for Summer Bridge Activities--a fun exciting way to stay sharp, learn new things, and prepare for the next school year!

What's in store?

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: OK - Homework Area - Oak Park
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, DYH@L Student Camps, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Sharpen Your Skills This Summer!

Join us for Summer Bridge Activities--a fun exciting way to stay sharp, learn new things, and prepare for the next school year!

What's in store?

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Digital Navigation

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
CT - Computer Lab - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Career & College, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Get help on the computers and with your digital devices from a Digital Navigator every Tuesday! They will be located in the computer lab and around the printer.

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: CT - Computer Lab - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: All Ages, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Career & College, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Get help on the computers and with your digital devices from a Digital Navigator every Tuesday! They will be located in the computer lab and around the printer.

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

Summer Reading Enrichment Program

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Featured, Homework Help
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Let’s have fun while exploring our reading skills! 

Reading, phonics, writing and other helpful practices in Language Arts are some of the topics that will be covered.

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Homework Help
Event Details:

Let’s have fun while exploring our reading skills! 

Reading, phonics, writing and other helpful practices in Language Arts are some of the topics that will be covered.

This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Game Room

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
AC - Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor) - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Gang Beasts, Marvel Rivals, NBA 2K and more. 

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor) - Central
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Gang Beasts, Marvel Rivals, NBA 2K and more. 

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group

Discover U: Cochineal & Natural Dyes

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

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.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Registration Encouraged
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 "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Mandarin Chinese Storytime 中文故事時間

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
PB - Children's Area - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Join Ms Mei as she presents stories and songs and crafts in Mandarin.  

All ages are welcome.

 

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: PB - Children's Area - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Event Details:

Join Ms Mei as she presents stories and songs and crafts in Mandarin.  

All ages are welcome.

 

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Block Party - Lego Playtime for Kids

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
CM - Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age

We supply the Legos, you provide the creativity!  Children ages 6-12 are invited to unleash their imaginations and build!  This program will meet on the first and third Monday of each month. 

Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: CM - Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

We supply the Legos, you provide the creativity!  Children ages 6-12 are invited to unleash their imaginations and build!  This program will meet on the first and third Monday of each month. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Summer Reading Program Special Event - Mr. Electric

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages

Mr. Electric brings a fun, high energy, and electrifying science show to the library about electricity from Franklin to Tesla and beyond.  

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Mr. Electric brings a fun, high energy, and electrifying science show to the library about electricity from Franklin to Tesla and beyond.  

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group

Beginning Rocketry

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
SR - Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

This rocketry camp is for students aged 8-12 who are interested in entering the fun-fueled world of rocketry.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: SR - Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

This rocketry camp is for students aged 8-12 who are interested in entering the fun-fueled world of rocketry.

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

Get Crafty @ The Library

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
CT - Upstairs Lobby/Homework Area - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Homework Help
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Crafts every Monday and Wednesday upstairs with Do Your Homework @ the Library. Come create with us!

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: CT - Upstairs Lobby/Homework Area - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Homework Help
Event Details:

Crafts every Monday and Wednesday upstairs with Do Your Homework @ the Library. Come create with us!

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

DYH@L: Sharpen Your Skills

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
SY - Kreutzkamp Foundation Foundation Children's Homework Center - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
DYH@L Student Camps, Homework Help
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

SUMMER ENRICHMENT!

Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: SY - Kreutzkamp Foundation Foundation Children's Homework Center - San Ysidro
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: DYH@L Student Camps, Homework Help
Event Details:

SUMMER ENRICHMENT!

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

LEGO Power Hour

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
MH - Study Room 3 - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

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. 

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: MH - Study Room 3 - 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. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Fleet Science Center: Under Pressure Don’t Try This At Home

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
NC - Main Area - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages

Fleet Science Center presents an Under Pressure Don’t Try This At Home show that puts the fun in looking at the power and strength of air.

Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: NC - Main Area - North Clairemont
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Fleet Science Center presents an Under Pressure Don’t Try This At Home show that puts the fun in looking at the power and strength of air.

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group

Get Crafty

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
AC - Denny Sanford Children's Library (1st Floor) - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Let's get creative! Join us as we make colorful masterpieces using everyday materials and let our imaginations run wild. Bring your friends and get ready to create something special together! 

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Denny Sanford Children's Library (1st Floor) - Central
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Let's get creative! Join us as we make colorful masterpieces using everyday materials and let our imaginations run wild. Bring your friends and get ready to create something special together! 

The Legend of Zelda Day

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program

Enjoy crafts, mini-games, and puzzles taken from various Legend of Zelda games, and Zelda themed trivia events in the Mira Mesa Community Room.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa
Program Type: Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Enjoy crafts, mini-games, and puzzles taken from various Legend of Zelda games, and Zelda themed trivia events in the Mira Mesa Community Room.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Cosplay with Odi Day!

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Program Type:
Odi the Coyote Visit, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages

It's San Diego Comic-Con week and we're bringing a taste of the con to the library with... Cosplay with Odi Day

Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room: PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Odi the Coyote Visit, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

It's San Diego Comic-Con week and we're bringing a taste of the con to the library with... Cosplay with Odi Day

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

DIY Folded Book Vase Workshop For Adults and Teens

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Join this workshop and turn an old book into a beautiful vase.

All supplies will be provided.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Art, Summer Reading Program
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Join this workshop and turn an old book into a beautiful vase.

All supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Lego Club

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
NU - Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Come build your creations while making new friends!  All Legos will be supplied by the North University Community Branch Library.  Your creation may even be featured in our display case!

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: NU - Community Room - North University
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Come build your creations while making new friends!  All Legos will be supplied by the North University Community Branch Library.  Your creation may even be featured in our display case!