Upcoming Events

The World Around Us January 2 – March 31, 2023 The World Around Us is a collection of art by two local artists, Sue Robertson and Betty Rexford. After pursuing other careers, both these artists now have the opportunity to focus on their passion...

Eyeful December 2022 – March 2023 This exhibition features photos and woven Objects by Raymond Hitchcock as well as ceramic faces and creations by John Carlos Keasler. Exhibition Opportunities Interested in exhibiting your art? Apply to...

Audrey Vespe January 17 – April 11, 2023 Audrey is a native San Diegan and a self-taught artist who started painting during the pandemic to tap into her creative flow (and let’s face it, fill her time). She has always felt a fondness for nature...

Humanity Showers January 30 - March 30, 2023 The San Diego Public Library’s Visual Arts program is pleased to host portraiture of the unsheltered captured by Jordan Verdin. Documented through his Dignity on the Streets project intended to bring...

Biophilia February 1 – April 27, 2023 bī-ō-ˈfi-lē-ə: noun a hypothetical human tendency to interact or be closely associated with other forms of life in nature: a desire or tendency to commune with nature. The body of work explores h...

Inspired in part by the current state of communication breakdown in our country, this exhibition examines the many ways we (mis)interpret or (mis)understand each other through a game of telephone with local artists and authors. The fascinating, touch...

Fang Art Studio February 27 – April 27, 2023 Fang Art Studio helps children develop focus, fine motor skills, and problem-solving while inspiring self-expression, logical thinking, imagination, and creativity. This exhibition is ...

In celebration of Persian New Year, the Persian Cultural Center will share cultural objects and handicrafts from Iran. This exhibit will be located in the library's display case in the lobby. ...

2023 San Diego Public Library Short Story Contest Welcome to the 6th Annual Short Story Contest sponsored by the Friends of San Diego Central Library. The Short Story Contest is a continuation of the support provided by the library to local writin...

Guard Your Art March 11 – May 31, 2023 Terrie Logan is a Language and Speech Therapist in PK-8th grade public schools who uses art in her therapeutic practice and is herself an emerging visual artist and photographer. This exhibition consists o...

The Garden Inside Her March 13 – April 15, 2023 Linh Tran (Tran Nu Vuong Linh) is an artist that works with oil paints, watercolor, acrylic, and oil pastel, and has exhibited art in Hanoi Vietnam, Ithaca New York, and now San Diego California. ...

Nathaly Alvizures March 15 – May 31, 2023 Nathaly Alvizures is a self-taught conceptual artist who was born in Guatemala City, Guatemala and migrated to America at the age of eleven. In 2018 Nathaly struggled with homelessness and found herself...

Join us for a wonderful belly dance showcase honoring the Legends, Divas & Superstars of Middle Eastern music and dance! Enjoy performances by Salimpour Collective San Diego, Arabina Dance Company, The Jewels, Sohaila & Sohaila’s Shining Star...

California Art Education Association of San Diego March 27 – April 28, 2023 California Art Education Association of San Diego (CAEASD) serves the visual art education community by producing high quality, academic art exhibitions, providing netw...

In this art-centered camp, campers will learn drawing and painting techniques to create new masterpieces!  Instructors from Art Smarts will guide the class.  Space is limited, registration is required. Four day virtual Spring Camp will b...

This is the perfect class for all those mini-movers out there! It’s filled with creative movement, lots of fun music and dance games. This energetic and expressive Mini Movers & Music class will have your child learning age-appropriate dance move...

Stop by the Kensington-Normal Heights Branch Library on Mondays for The Den: a Monday Morning Koffee Klatch In-Person "Ask Me Anything (AMA)" program.  The event is a session with the Branch Manager, Erni Barros, to answer questions and get feed...

Stop in for one on one assistance with your technology questions or for assistance in applying for low/no cost computers or Internet.   ...

Volunteers from AARP's Tax-Aide program will help you prepare and file your income taxes.  Mondays, through April 10, 2023.  Masks are required by all participants, per AARP.   All appointments at this location have been filled...

Stop by for FREE Tax Preparation help generously provided by AARP. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax preparation to anyone of any age - especially if you are 50 or older or can't afford paid tax preparation.  Mondays 11:30 p.m. - 5:...

Recommended for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary-school age kids, this simple dance program will feature popular songs. Families, it’s time to get your groove on! ...

Signing fun with songs, stories, and fingerplays as well as tips for using sign language as a preverbal communication tool with your baby. Geared to ages 0+. ...

Join us in this storytime that geared towards toddlers and their parents. Enjoy new and classic stories of all kinds and get ready to learn fun fingerplays and lapsits to use not only at the library but at home too! ...

Get your child ready for their first day of school!  This is a perfect time for your child to prepare for kindergarten!  KinderCamp offers a variety of lessons and activities that focus on a child's academic development, learning readiness,...