Upcoming Events

Bring your friends and/or family to play board games or magna tiles at the library.

This adult art class features drawing and painting while enjoying music and socializing with others. No previous experience is needed. All supplies provided.

Join us every Thursday from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm for Courtyard Chess. Downtown Chess meets at the courtyard/1st floor lobby of the San Diego Central Library @ Joan ^ Irwin Jacobs Common. All ages are welcome to join. 

Do you love competitive board game classics like Jenga, Dominoes, Uno, Monopoly, or maybe relaxing by working on a jigsaw puzzle? Drop by the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab with your friends and play!

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Gang Beasts and more. 

This is a knit and crochet group where you can learn how to knit/crochet, knit/crochet in good company, show off your latest projects, and get to know your fellow neighbors.

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Presented by Write Out Loud San Diego, "StoryBox" is the American name given to the Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai.

We invite you to join our Baby Dance Party, singing and dancing along with Ms. Andrea from Dance to Evolve! 

We will have songs, movement and tons of fun for your babies to dance, play, and interact! 

A 45-minute Storytime for young children including books and music with the addition of American Sign Language signs with Jennifer Duncan from Signs at Play.

Join us weekly for 30 minutes of songs, stories, and movement activities, followed by 30 minutes of social playtime and snacks.

This is a free program for parents and their babies/toddlers.

Join us for a low impact exercise class to assist with balance, flexibility and stamina.  

En English and Espanol.  

Join the National Marine Mammal Foundation in this Dolphin Doctor workshop!

Improve your English language skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. Whether you're a beginner or looking to polish your conversational English, this group is perfect for practicing with fellow language enthusiasts.

Join us for an hour fun of artistic exploration and creativity!

Offering a variety of hands-on activities that will inspire their imagination and creativity.

Recommended ages 3 and up.

Many of us already have essential estate documents such wills, trusts, and powers-of-attorneys.  Don't miss this opportunity to get a better understanding of these documents and to learn what issues/needs for updates may arise over the years.

Welcome families to Stay and Play. This program is focused towards children 0-5 years old and their caregivers.

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.

Would you like to learn to knit, crochet, do needlework or just spend time with other creators?

Bring your current project to work on, or if new to the hobbies, we'll help you get going!

The San Diego Futures Foundation is hosting FREE in-person classes for people of all skill levels. 

The Office of the City Clerk is hosting a full-service U.S. Passport Pop-Up! Services include taking passport photos and accepting applications for minors and for those applying for their first U.S. Passport.

All young children and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs and rhymes. Held outdoors on the grass, bring a blanket or chair.  No Registration required. We hope to see you there!

Ever wondered about the Central Library? Are you a frequent visitor and want to learn more? Or are you from out of town, and just here for the day?