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THE LIBRARY IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED

All Day 3/16 - 12/31
Some Branches
Branches:
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library, Balboa Library, Carmel Valley Library, City Heights/Weingart Library, Clairemont Library, Kensington-Normal Heights Library, Linda Vista Library, Mountain View/Beckwourth Library, North Clairemont Library, North Park Library, North University Community Library, Oak Park Library, Ocean Beach Library, Otay Mesa-Nestor Library, Pacific Beach/Taylor Library, Paradise Hills Library, Rancho Peñasquitos, San Carlos Library, Scripps Miramar Ranch Library, Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library, Skyline Hills Library, Tierrasanta Library, University Community Library, University Heights Library, Outreach
Description:
Under the guidance of the CA Department of Public Health and San Diego County’s Public Health Officer, 12 San Diego Public Library locations are open for limited in-person services Monday – Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and will be closed from 1-...

San Diego Decameron Project

All Day 10/1 - 11/1
SDPL Virtual Branch
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Featured, Local Author, Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:
San Diego Public Library, Write Out Loud, the La Jolla Historical Society, and San Diego Writers, INK invite San Diego County authors to submit previously unpublished fiction or nonfiction work for the San Diego Decameron Projec...

Mommy and Me Happy Hour

9:30am - 11:00am
Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Adult, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:
Mommies (and Daddies too) are invited to get to know other parents in the community while your child plays with their neighbors!  Age-appropriate toys and games will be provided for the little ones to play with.  Parents can meet new friend...

Babies and Books

10:00am - 10:30am
North University Community Library
Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
This lap-sit storytime encourages bonding and introduces a love for books by using song, movement, rhythm and rhyme. ...

Baby/Toddler Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Carmel Valley Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Educational, Literature
Event Details:
Baby/Toddler Storytime includes stories and songs ...

Modern Classics Book Club: To Kill a Mockingbird

10:00am - 10:30am
SDPL Virtual Branch
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Emerging Adults (18-25), Adult, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:
Welcome to our virtual book club!  We will be reading out loud a variety of books ranging from classic selections to modern literature. Current Selection Title: To Kill a Mockingbird Author: Harper Lee Book Description:  ...

Tai Chi Class

10:00am - 11:00am
Linda Vista Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Educational, Wellness
Event Details:
Improve your balance and mobility with slow, controlled movement. For ages 60+. ...

Take and Make Craft Kits

10:00am - 11:00am
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Pre-readers (3-6), Elementary (7-8), Middle Grades (9-12)
Program Type: Art
Event Details:
Free craft kits for you to take home and make with your little ones. Stop by our library and pick up some craft kits to make at home. Will supplies last. Please call us at 619-527-3405 to reserve and pick up a kit (or two) today! Follow us on Face...

Toddler Stories & Play

10:00am - 11:00am
La Jolla/Riford Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Pre-readers (3-6)
Program Type: Community Engagement, Educational, Literature
Event Details:
Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play in this special storytime meant to encourage a love of reading and build essential early literacy skills. ...

Virtual Monday Morning Storytime with Ms. Carrie

10:00am - 11:00am
SDPL Virtual Branch
Registration
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Pre-readers (3-6)
Program Type: Literature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Join Ms. Carrie, on Zoom, Monday mornings for virtual stories, songs, and fun that foster early literacy skills. When you register for this storytime, you will receive an email with the Meeting Room and Passcode for storytimes until December 28th,...

DYH@L: Virtual Homework Help

10:00am - 1:00pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Elementary (7-8), Middle Grades (9-12), Young Adults (13-17)
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Educational, En Español
Event Details:
Need homework help?  We offer free virtual homework help for students k-8th grade 6 days a week.  Available sessions are from 10am-1pm Monday to Thursday and Saturdays; 2:30-5:30pm sessions are Monday to Friday.  For more informat...

Morning Storytime with Ms. Kathie

10:30am - 11:00am
Linda Vista Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Age Group: Pre-readers (3-6)
Program Type: Educational, Literature
Event Details:
Children and their families are invited to join storyteller extraordinaire Ms. Kathie for fabulous stories, rich rhymes, and scintillating songs! This lively storytime is sure to warm the heart! ...

Music & Movement

11:00am - 11:30am
North University Community Library
Library Branch: North University Community Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Pre-readers (3-6), Elementary (7-8)
Program Type: Educational, Wellness
Event Details:
Sing, Dance and Play! Children enjoy songs and movement activities that build motor skills and increase independence. ...

Preschool Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Carmel Valley Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Pre-readers (3-6)
Program Type: Educational, Literature
Event Details:
Preschool Storytime includes stories and songs. ...

Laughter Wellness - For Your Health & Well-being (all ages)

11:00am - 12:00pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:
Laughter Wellness is a simple but effective method created to help reduce stress, pain and negative emotions through prolonged voluntary laughter.  Besides boosting the immune system, it also helps improve energy levels.  No comedy, jokes o...

Toddler Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Mission Valley Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Pre-readers (3-6)
Program Type: Educational, Literature
Event Details:
A storytime designed for toddlers, featuring songs, rhymes, and books. Storytime will take place from 11:00-11:30am followed by open playtime from 11:30am-12:00pm. ...

Hatha Yoga for Adults

11:15am - 12:15pm
Linda Vista Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Emerging Adults (18-25), Adult, Older Adults
Program Type: Educational, Wellness
Event Details:
Aryn Rannazzisi leads a gentle paced class combining breath work and postures to promote strength, flexibility and balance. This all-level class will include inversions, backbends and sun salutations. Please bring a mat or large towel and a hand towe...

Senior LITE

11:30am - 12:30pm
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Educational, Wellness
Event Details:
Senior LITE is a self-directed community meet-up: bring a topic to discuss, or just catch up with your neighbors over coffee! Join other 55+ neighbors in your community for discussions on senior and aging issues, and games to stimulate your...

Baby Signing Storytime

1:00pm - 1:30pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Educational, Literature
Event Details:
Learn signs to use with your baby! Signing fun with songs, stories, and finger plays as well as tips for using sign language as a preverbal communication tool with your baby. Recommended for ages 0+. ...

Mah-Jongg Club!

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Linda Vista Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Young Adults (13-17), Emerging Adults (18-25), Adult, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Educational
Event Details:
Do you want to learn how to play Mah Jongg? We can teach you. Do you already play? Bring your Mah-Jongg set and join us. ...

NAMI Resource Table

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Lobby - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Emerging Adults (18-25), Adult, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:
NAMI San Diego's Connections 2 Community Clubhouse provides services to people experiencing homelessness and mental illness at the Pacific Beach Library on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month.  Services include hygiene kits, ID vouchers, ...

DYH@L: Virtual Homework Help

2:30pm - 5:30pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Elementary (7-8), Middle Grades (9-12), Young Adults (13-17)
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Educational, En Español
Event Details:
Need homework help?  We offer free virtual homework help for students k-8th grade 6 days a week.  Available sessions are from 10am-1pm Monday to Thursday and Saturdays; 2:30-5:30pm sessions are Monday to Friday.  For more informat...

Kids Chess Club

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Pre-readers (3-6), Elementary (7-8), Middle Grades (9-12), Young Adults (13-17)
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
This program is for children ages 5 and up.  All levels of players are welcome.  There will be instruction for beginners and opportunities for kids to play against other kids at their own level.  Please bring a chess board and pieces t...

SIGNING CRAFTS AND GAMES

3:15pm - 4:00pm
Ocean Beach Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Pre-readers (3-6)
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
Learn American Sign Language in a fun and interactive way during our Signing Crafts and Games Program. We’ll spend 45 minutes learning signs through songs, crafts and/or games. For ages birth through pre-school! All materials supplied! ...

Lego Builders Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Children's Area - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Pre-readers (3-6), Elementary (7-8), Middle Grades (9-12)
Event Details:
Learn, play, and create with LEGOs! Children can build with LEGOs and display their creations in the library ...

Lego Club at the Library

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Balboa Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Balboa Library
Room: Children's Area - Balboa
Age Group: Pre-readers (3-6), Elementary (7-8), Middle Grades (9-12)
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Educational
Event Details:
Build your LEGO masterpiece!  Create something fun and wonderful with Legos!  Can you make a Lego heart, a flower, a shamrock, a rainbow, a ship, a book...?  Join us on Mondays and find out how!  We supply the LEGO'...

Online Adventures - D&D Club for Teens

4:00pm - 6:00pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Registration
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Young Adults (13-17)
Program Type: Featured, Online/Virtual
Registration Required
Waitlist Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
Online Adventures - D&D Club for Teens It's Time to Get Your Game On - Online! FAQ: Who may join? Open to all interested youth, ages 12-17, grades 7-12. New and experienced players welcome! Where? Online - set up a free account usi...