Fri, Sep 25–27
52 events across 27 venues in San Diego this weekend (Fri, Sep 25–27): Poway Library, Valley Center Library. Updated nightly, free as listed by the venue.
Fill your bag with books of your choice (4-5 books a bag) and pay only $1. You can find the Buck-A-Bag sale tables in the library, near the bookstore. Come, browse, and buy! All sales help support the Valley Center Library. For more information about the Friends of the Valley…
Tickets & detailsFriends of the Vista Library Encore Book Store: All books, CDs, and DVDs are 1/2 price. Cash and card accepted. The Friends of the Vista Library, which is comprised of volunteers, is an independent non-profit organization, which, through processing item donations, running the…
Tickets & detailsBring your little ones for play time at the library! Children 0-5 and their caregivers are encouraged to play with the toys provided by the library. *Toys only available during Tots and Blocks. This program is generously sponsored by the San Marcos Friends of the Library.
Tickets & detailsEnjoy an open sensory play program with your toddler or preschooler with play-doh, blocks, sensory sand, shakers, and more!
Tickets & detailsMusic and early learning activities for toddlers and preschoolers.
Tickets & detailsEnjoy songs, fingerplays and short stories for your littlest ones. Geared for pre-walkers 0-18 months and their caregivers. Followed by play time, with age appropriate toys for babies 0-18 months.
Tickets & detailsBabies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme, and repetition. Plan on a fifteen-minute program with time for baby and caregiver socializing afterwards. Geared toward pre-walkers.
Tickets & detailsJoin us for songs, rhymes, and socializing for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers. All ages welcome!
Tickets & detailsCalling all caregivers & babies! Come and join us for books, songs, fingerplays & fun! This is a twenty minute Storytime with 20 or so minutes of play time to follow!
Tickets & detailsJoin us for stories with Franklin, the tortoise from the Nature Center of San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve. Hosted by Park Rangers from the Parks & Recreation department
Tickets & detailsJoin us at 10:30 to explore, learn, and play with a variety of sensory and educational toys and activities.
Tickets & detailsJoin us for Baby Playtime! Time for bonding and socializing. For pre-walkers.
Tickets & detailsJoin us to celebrate the legacy of literacy icon Dolly Parton! Preschool storytime focuses on building early reading skills, learning to follow directions, and enjoying social time. Geared towards ages 3-5.
Tickets & detailsLittle ones and their caregivers can socialize with one another while playing with educational toys at the library.
Tickets & detailsJoin us on Fridays for stories, songs, and crafts. Geared for children aged 3-5 years.
Tickets & detailsJoin us on Fridays at 11:00 am for stories and songs.
Tickets & detailsJoin us for Bridge- Tuesdays and Fridays from 12 to 2PM.
Tickets & detailsFree meal available for kids age 17 and younger Monday through Friday. Provided in partnership with Heaven's Windows. First come, first served while supplies last. Un almuerzo gratis y nutrivo para niños menores de 17 años durante el verano. Proporsionado por Heaven’s Windows.…
Tickets & detailsOpen play for different levels of experience. Supplies provided, first come first serve.
Tickets & detailsRead to dogs with Love on a Leash. This program is geared toward children ages 6-10.
Tickets & detailsJoin us in the Children's Area for a fun and family-friendly movie adventure!
Tickets & detailsAt this painting session, kids can create a masterpiece with fingerpaints, and sip from one of their choices of juice boxes! Ages 3-12; please be sure that your child is in clothing that will be allowed to get messy. No sign-up is required, but supplies will be limited. This…
Tickets & detailsJoin us for a free gaming hour of Nintendo Switch video games!
Tickets & detailsA free weekly Friday storytime for children held at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library.
Tickets & detailsAdult game night is back! Join us for D&D, Mah Jongg, board games, video games, snacks and more!
Tickets & detailsVisit the library's emergency food pantry during open hours Tuesday thru Saturday.
Tickets & detailsCome in with the kids and enjoy a self guided craft that's available all day long. Each week features a different theme. We look forward to seeing you here.
Tickets & detailsJoin us for another monthly 'Bag of Books' event; exactly what it sounds like. Fill up a bag with as many books as you can for only $3! All proceeds benefit the Friends of the El Cajon Library. Cash Only.
Tickets & detailsFriends of the Vista Library Encore Book Store: All books, CDs, and DVDs are 1/2 price. Cash and card accepted. The Friends of the Vista Library, which is comprised of volunteers, is an independent non-profit organization, which, through processing item donations, running the…
Tickets & detailsTake home a new craft every week! Fun and creativity to enjoy at the library or at home.
Tickets & detailsJoin us for an Earthquake Preparedness event in collaboration with SD County Cert, CalFire, and Listos CA. Representatives from many organizations including Red Cross, SDGE, County Office of Emergency Services, and more will be onsite to provide resources and connect with the…
Tickets & detailsDance along with fun storytime songs! All children are welcome. Geared toward toddlers 18m - 3.
Tickets & detailsA free guided tour designed for families that brings the Museum's collection to life in a dynamic and engaging way. Tours run on the second and fourth Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. and require no pre-registration.
Tickets & detailsCome and enjoy a variety of activity stations.
Tickets & detailsUse your creativity and our collection of Legos to build whatever your heart desires! Creations will be displayed at the library for 2 weeks, between club meetings!
Tickets & detailsFill your bag with books of your choice (4-5 books a bag) and pay only $1. You can find the Buck-A-Bag sale tables in the library, near the bookstore. Come, browse, and buy! All sales help support the Valley Center Library. For more information about the Friends of the Valley…
Tickets & detailsEnjoy stories followed by a craft to make here or take home!
Tickets & detailsJoin the Saturday Cinema Club every month to watch movies at the library! This month we're watching Hoppers (2026), directed by Daniel Chong. Starring Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan, Jon Hamm, Kathy Najimy, and Dave Franco. "Animal lover Mabel seizes an opportunity to use a new…
Tickets & detailsSpend some family time together watching a movie with us in our air-conditioned community room. Popcorn and juice boxes will also be available. We'll be showing either a Hot.Right.Now. title or a popular childrens' film! Please call the library for the planned movie title.…
Tickets & detailsAmerican Literary Heroes Write Out Loud is proud to present American Literary Heroes. Part of the Celebrating America250: Arts Projects Honoring the National Garden of American Heroes funded by the NEA. American Literary Heroes, presented by Write Out Loud is a unique program…
Tickets & detailsDrop-In and practice your gambit, kids and teens grades 1 through 12! Drop-In Chess Matches every 2nd & 4th Saturday of the the month, 3-4:30pm.
Tickets & detailsCome play the classic table top roleplaying game with other willing adventurers and staff.
Tickets & detailsSign up to extract DNA from a strawberry using everyday ingredients! Learn how scientists can visualize DNA, the instructions that help all living things grow and function. This hands-on activity is led by UCSD students and is designed for kids ages 7–12.
Tickets & detailsLearn to play the violin and fiddle! All ages welcome. Suzuki method & classical technique with some old-time fiddling thrown in for fun! For more info, contact instructor Jamaica Rafael Dieter by calling 818-554-0744 or via email at jamaicadieter@gmail.com. Classically trained…
Tickets & detailsVisit the library's emergency food pantry during open hours Tuesday thru Saturday.
Tickets & detailsLearn about local native plants and how the Kumeyaay used them for medicinal and other purposes.
Tickets & detailsCan you find the answers in Spanish? Try to find them all and decode the message! Earn one prize a day while supplies last. Recommended for kids ages 10 and under.
Tickets & detailsVisit the Crest branch to help work on or start a community puzzle!
Tickets & detailsBring your young children to explore, learn, and play at the Crest branch in the children's area free play space. We provide a variety of sensory and educational toys and activities.
Tickets & detailsFind all 9 pictures hiding in the Crest library and claim a prize! Youngsters, kids, teens, and families are encouraged to visit the library to find them all! Scavenger hunt images will change monthly with different themes and hiding places.
Tickets & detailsIt's not just books at the library: Crest has videogames for patrons to enjoy, too! Visit Crest during its open hours and ask the front desk staff for access to the original Xbox One or Nintendo Switch. Please be mindful of others who also want a turn!
Tickets & detailsCan you find all 9 of these Latine trailblazers in the library? Do the scavenger hunt and win a prize!
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