Stay happy and healthy at the Central Library with free health and wellness events. Join us in meditation in the Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center. No registration required, all ages welcome.

Active little ones and their caregivers will have fun singing songs, dancing and reading while laying the foundation for future reading success.

Hullabaloo - fun music event for babies/toddlers.  Do your little ones like to wiggle and shake and laugh and sing?  Then this is for you!!!  Bring a blanket if you like – the event is held in the park adjacent to the library.

A loosely structured program of play, music, stories, and songs to encourage your baby's growth and discovery of the world around them.

Learn leg strengthening exercises to help your balance and posture. 

Have you ever thought about writing a memoir?  Or have you already started your memoir but could use input from others?

Read the 2018 One Book, One San Diego selection, March: Book One, a graphic memoir by Congressman John Lewis, Andrew Aydin and Nate Powell. Then join us for a very lively and thoughtful book discussion.

Come and participate in formal guided meditation and learn how to be more present in your life.

Party Bridge for ages 16 - Adult. Experience necessary.

Dive right in to coding with Java, one of the world’s most scalable and popular programming languages. This is a practical and fun workshop with no lecture-style teaching.

Mind-Body Fitness for Older Adults is a restorative and contemplative class designed to promote physical and emotional balance, release stress, and create greater inner awareness through Hatha Chair Yoga.

Learn the art of knitting. See how much fun knitting can be. Open to all ages and skill levels. Bring a pair of needles and we'll help get you going; yarn available if needed. See how much fun and gratifying knitting can be!

This interactive lapsit Storytime is for our littlest patrons!  Join Miss Kim for 30 minutes of stories, music and movement designed for early learning. Encourages language learning and cognitive development for young babies.

Join attorney and former newscaster Rick LeVine for an unbiased and knowledgeable look at the latest developments in elections, court cases, law reform and foreign affairs.   

If you or someone you know is struggling with stress, tension, anxiety, panic, mood disorder, anger, fears - you are not alone! Join Recovery International for peer-led, self-help meetings.

Knit our community together, while we either learn how to knit or work on our own projects.  Please bring yarn, needles, your project, and come ready to knit with Eileen Adler.  This programs repeats on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, as

Decorate a Cupcake for Thanksgiving! All delicious decorations provided. 

SIGN UP REQUIRED.

We look forward to seeing you!

The Street Boutique, part of Think Dignity’s MOD (Mobile Operations of Dignity) Squad, is aimed at providing homeless folks with access to menstrual and incontinence products, as well as new undergarments such as bras and underwear.

In celebration with the San Diego History Center's exhibit, LGBTQ+ SAN DIEGO: Stories of Struggles + Triumphs, we will be creating quilt squares to commemmorate stories and share experiences.  Join us throughout the month of November.  D

Mind/Body Fitness provides a way for older adults and people with disabilities to practice yoga and mindfulness. It is a great practice for everyone, as it deepens flexibility and strengthens personal body awareness.  Every Tuesday.

Join us for a program which is perfect for babies and young toddlers:  short, fun and interactive.  

We supply the Legos, you provide the creativity!  Children ages 5-12 are invited to unleash their imaginations and build!   Parent assistance is required for all children age 8 and under.  This program meets on the first and th

Promise Zone Safety Committee monthly meeting.

Kids can develop their artistic skills while enjoying a fun craft time.

Learn, play, and create with LEGOs! Children can build with LEGOs and display their creations in the library.

Read a favorite story to a furry canine friend.  This is a great chance to practice reading aloud!  For children of all ages.

Create and design objects in 3D! Get expert guidance in making your own creation. After finishing a design in class, bring your design to the 3D Lab during open hours to print. Free & for all ages.

All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced.

All ages, children and adults!

Learn how to crochet!  If you already know how, bring your project, hang out with other crocheters, and get answers to your questions.  Ages 5 and up.

Crochet Fun meets on the first and third Tuesdays each month.

Ms. Linda will entertain you with stories and songs.

Stories can really get you moving!  An elementary teacher/yoga instructor helps kids unwind with a storytime that incorporates books, songs, scarves and movement.  Please bring a mat or towel.  Ages 3-8.  Every Tuesday. 

Stretch your imagination and discover the artist within you've always known existed! Create fabulous crafts! In this program, get detailed instructions on how to make a craft you'll be able to take home! We provide the supplies!

Join us on a journey to mindfulness through Vinyasa Yoga! We will awaken our strength and energy while also calming the body and mind. This stress reducing class is offered in a fun judgement free atmosphere. All materials will be provided.

Come make a unique and fun craft with Miss Cheryl every Tuesday afternoon. All ages are welcome, but children under 8 require adult supervision.

Join Ms. Kim for music, songs, stories, activities, arts & crafts, and socializing.

This program is perfect for babies and toddlers.

By building with LEGO blocks and DUPLO bricks, kids can learn by exploring with new ideas, sharing concepts and strategies with other attendees, and simply letting their imaginations run wild.   Each creation is put on display in the lib

All are welcome to attend! Bring your needlework (crochet, knitting, needlepoint, etc.) and spend some time working along with like-minded folks. Fun and informal!

Join Miss Kim for a fantastically fun program containing basic crafts, music, and the occasional story! Bang sticks together! Animate puppets! Sing catchy tunes! It's time for fun!

Join us for an evening session of stories and literature!

Stick around after LEGO Playtime for fun stories provided by Grandma Kathy!

When Kathy cannot be with us, enjoy the story stylings of Ms. Sandy!

Stretch your idea of what a book can be!  It’s not just a book-it’s an artist’s book!  You will learn a variety of book structures and binding techniques while using a variety of art media to create unique pages.  All supplies are p

Presented by Community Assistance Support Team (CAST), supporting partner SAY San Diego

Learn how to explore your family history, and the tracing your lineages.  This workshop will help you get started and provide you with resources to begin your search.  Please call 619-533-3974 to register - limited to 10 people.

Got homework? We’ve got help! Trained volunteers are ready to assist you in finishing that report or getting you unstuck from the tough math problem. Appropriate for Grades K-10. No registration required. Just drop in!

Learn to play chess for the first time or practice your latest strategies with other players. All skill levels are welcome.

Bring your mat, water, and wear comfortable clothing to this free weekly yoga class.  Bilingual.

Record your music, make beats, edit videos, and more! Stop by our Sound Recording Studio to work on your project independently or with help from our library staff.

Set in Japan, Isle of Dogs follows a boy's odyssey in search of his lost dog.

2018. 101 minutes. PG-13. Free refreshments for movie-goers!

Children may come in their pajamas, bring a favorite snuggle toy, and join us for a special evening of stories, songs and movements. For ages 8 and younger.

Meets every third Tuesday of the month to discuss titles of interest in a thoughtful and respectful environment

The current selection is available at the front desk.

Have your little ones dress up in their pajamas for an hour of stories. Suitable for babies and toddlers with parental supervision.

Children will enjoy stories, songs, and a craft.  Pajamas optional!

What's better than reading the latest thriller, crime novel, romance or history book? Having a group of people reading the same thing and sharing their impressions!