San Diego Public Library - Central Library
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Monday February 9 through March 31
OnView | Helen Redman
Central Library - 2nd Floor Helen Redman, MFA, is an internationally-exhibited figurative painter, mixed-media artist and educator whose work spans decades. Since the early 1960s, Redman has been creating and presenting art from a female perspective that explores body i......More
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Monday March 23 12:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Launchpad: Entrepreneurship Boot Camp
THIS PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY BEING RESCHEDULED. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE NOTIFIED OF THE RESCHEDULE DATE, PLEASE EMAIL US AT [email protected] about starting your own business but not sure where to start? Through the expertise of UC San Diego faculty, teamwork,......More
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Monday March 23 1:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Make It! Fabric Bookmark Making Station
During the month of March, drop in anytime during the IDEA Lab's open hours to a make a fabric bookmark at our Fabric Bookmark Making Station.Create your fabric bookmark to celebrate Read Across America.Materials provided while supplies last. All ages welcome.Location: ......More
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Monday March 23 5:00pm - 6:45pm PDT
Teen Game Room
The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Madden, NBA 2K and more.
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Monday March 23 6:00pm - 7:45pm PDT
Swing Dance Under the Dome
Swing dance comes to the library! Swing Dancing San Diego will lead a free introductory lesson and host a rooftop dance under the Dome! Great fun, great music – and exercise at the same time! Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the intoxicating fun of swing danc......More
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Monday March 23 6:30pm - 8:00pm PDT
"Dixie's Wild West Shitshow": Author talk with Jennifer Cyphers
Librarian leads the resistance against a madman known as The Author!Join novelist Jennifer Cyphers for a compelling discussion of her new novel, Dixie's Wild West Shitshow in which a former librarian battles against The Author who caused a corpse apocalypse in order to ......More
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Tuesday March 24 12:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Launchpad: Entrepreneurship Boot Camp
THIS PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY BEING RESCHEDULED. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE NOTIFIED OF THE RESCHEDULE DATE, PLEASE EMAIL US AT [email protected] about starting your own business but not sure where to start? Through the expertise of UC San Diego faculty, teamwork,......More
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Tuesday March 24 1:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Make It! Fabric Bookmark Making Station
During the month of March, drop in anytime during the IDEA Lab's open hours to a make a fabric bookmark at our Fabric Bookmark Making Station.Create your fabric bookmark to celebrate Read Across America.Materials provided while supplies last. All ages welcome.Location: ......More
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Tuesday March 24 2:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Fracture - Picture This! film series
After shooting his wife, Ted confesses his crime and asks the court to move his case to trial. He represents himself against Willy, a successful lawyer. But there's more to the case than meets the eye.2007, Rated R, 1 hr. 53 minsPicture This features free film screening......More
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Tuesday March 24 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Teen Financial Literacy Series: Invest Wisely
Enjoy food, win prizes, and learn how to invest wisely with California Coast Credit Union and FinSense®. Ages 12-18 only.
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Tuesday March 24 5:00pm - 6:45pm PDT
Teen Game Room
The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Madden, NBA 2K and more.
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Tuesday March 24 6:00pm - 7:30pm PDT
Cinema + Sound Series: The Hausmann Quartet Presents: The Only Girl in the Orchestra
Cinema + Sound Series: The Only Girl in the OrchestraTuesday, March 24, 2026 | 6:00 pm | Neil Morgan AuditoriumAs part of the Library’s celebration of Women’s History Month, The Hausmann Quartet will be joined by double bassist Tamara Paige and will perform works by not......More
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Wednesday March 25 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Genealogy Research: Meet with our volunteer genealogist 10am to Noon
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.
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Wednesday March 25 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Stay and Play Story Time
Event DetailsAges 0-5 Stay and Play at the library with us! Come and enjoy our early literacy rich environment of learning through play!10:30 Story Time11:00 Snack Time11:15-12 Sensory Play Time1st week -Bilingual Spanish/English storytime with Ms. Nancy, Ms. Wendy, and......More
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Wednesday March 25 12:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Launchpad: Entrepreneurship Boot Camp
THIS PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY BEING RESCHEDULED. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE NOTIFIED OF THE RESCHEDULE DATE, PLEASE EMAIL US AT [email protected] about starting your own business but not sure where to start? Through the expertise of UC San Diego faculty, teamwork,......More
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Wednesday March 25 1:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Make It! Fabric Bookmark Making Station
During the month of March, drop in anytime during the IDEA Lab's open hours to a make a fabric bookmark at our Fabric Bookmark Making Station.Create your fabric bookmark to celebrate Read Across America.Materials provided while supplies last. All ages welcome.Location: ......More
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Wednesday March 25 4:00pm - 5:45pm PDT
Teen Game Room
The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Madden, NBA 2K and more.
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Thursday March 26 10:30am - 11:15am PDT
Little Learners
Sensory and early literacy play for little learners ages 1–5 and their caregivers.Young learners love experiencing the world through their senses. This sensory-based program will have the kiddos engaging their five senses while scooping, pouring and exploring. Adult par......More
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Thursday March 26 12:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Launchpad: Entrepreneurship Boot Camp
THIS PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY BEING RESCHEDULED. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE NOTIFIED OF THE RESCHEDULE DATE, PLEASE EMAIL US AT [email protected] about starting your own business but not sure where to start? Through the expertise of UC San Diego faculty, teamwork,......More
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Thursday March 26 1:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Make It! Fabric Bookmark Making Station
During the month of March, drop in anytime during the IDEA Lab's open hours to a make a fabric bookmark at our Fabric Bookmark Making Station.Create your fabric bookmark to celebrate Read Across America.Materials provided while supplies last. All ages welcome.Location: ......More
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Thursday March 26 4:00pm - 5:45pm PDT
Teen Game Room
The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Madden, NBA 2K and more.
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Thursday March 26 4:00pm - 5:30pm PDT
Downtown Chess @ San Diego Central Library/1st Floor Lobby
Join us every Thursday and Friday from 4:00pm - 5:30pm for Chess in the 1st floor main lobby. Downtown Chess meets in the 1st floor main lobby of the San Diego Central Library.Limited tables will be set up in the 1st floor main lobby. Chess sets are provided but persona......More
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Thursday March 26 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
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Friday March 27 10:00am - 2:00pm PDT
Genealogy Research: Meet with our volunteer genealogist 10am to 2pm
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.
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Friday March 27 12:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Launchpad: Entrepreneurship Boot Camp
THIS PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY BEING RESCHEDULED. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE NOTIFIED OF THE RESCHEDULE DATE, PLEASE EMAIL US AT [email protected] about starting your own business but not sure where to start? Through the expertise of UC San Diego faculty, teamwork,......More
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Friday March 27 1:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Make It! Fabric Bookmark Making Station
During the month of March, drop in anytime during the IDEA Lab's open hours to a make a fabric bookmark at our Fabric Bookmark Making Station.Create your fabric bookmark to celebrate Read Across America.Materials provided while supplies last. All ages welcome.Location: ......More
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Friday March 27 3:45pm - 5:45pm PDT
KPop Club
Come listen to the latest releases, talk about the latest news, and more!
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Friday March 27 4:00pm - 5:30pm PDT
Downtown Chess @ San Diego Central Library/1st Floor Lobby
Join us every Thursday and Friday from 4:00pm - 5:30pm for Chess in the 1st floor main lobby. Downtown Chess meets in the 1st floor main lobby of the San Diego Central Library.Limited tables will be set up in the 1st floor main lobby. Chess sets are provided but persona......More
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Saturday March 28 1:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Make It! Fabric Bookmark Making Station
During the month of March, drop in anytime during the IDEA Lab's open hours to a make a fabric bookmark at our Fabric Bookmark Making Station.Create your fabric bookmark to celebrate Read Across America.Materials provided while supplies last. All ages welcome.Location: ......More
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Saturday March 28 3:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
System Setup Saturdays
Join us every Saturday from 3-5pm for discussions and demonstrations on Linux and BSD operating system install. No registration required. All are welcome!**Parking may be impacted by special events. Please check the Central Library parking calendar when planning your vi......More
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Monday March 30 1:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Make It! Fabric Bookmark Making Station
During the month of March, drop in anytime during the IDEA Lab's open hours to a make a fabric bookmark at our Fabric Bookmark Making Station.Create your fabric bookmark to celebrate Read Across America.Materials provided while supplies last. All ages welcome.Location: ......More
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Monday March 30 5:00pm - 6:45pm PDT
Teen Game Room
The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Madden, NBA 2K and more.
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Tuesday March 31 All Day
City Holiday
Holiday closure. Click here for a full list of City holidays.
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Wednesday April 1 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Genealogy Research: Meet with our volunteer genealogist 10am to Noon
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.
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Wednesday April 1 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Stay and Play Story Time
Event DetailsAges 0-5 Stay and Play at the library with us! Come and enjoy our early literacy rich environment of learning through play!10:30 Story Time11:00 Snack Time11:15-12 Sensory Play Time1st week -Bilingual Spanish/English storytime with Ms. Nancy, Ms. Wendy, and......More
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Wednesday April 1 2:00pm - 5:30pm PDT
Tabletop Game Day!
Did you know that April 11 is National Tabletop Game Day?Well we've decided to make it National Tabletop Game Month!Every Wednesday in April, we're playing a variety of games - come join us!
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Wednesday April 1 4:00pm - 5:30pm PDT
Knit One, Crochet Too
Beginners always welcome. We supply the materials. Individuals with visual impairment and the hard of hearing are encouraged to attend!
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Wednesday April 1 4:00pm - 5:45pm PDT
Teen Game Room
The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Madden, NBA 2K and more.
