Upcoming Events

Let San Diego Public Libraries assist you in preparing for the transition from high school to college through the Admit One College Prep Academy! Admit One provides an advantage on SAT & ACT test preparation. A partnership between the San Diego P...

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: The Poisonwood Bible Author: Barbara Kingsolver Book Description:&n...

Join us via Zoom for a virtual dance party! This weekly Monday morning dance series is recommended for toddlers, preschoolers and kindergartners. Kids will twist, shout and make their moves to musical favorites like "The Hokey Pokey," "Baby Shark," a...

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 June 28th, so ...

Ever wonder why some fidget spinners spin longer or hum louder than others? You will discover answers to these questions and much more as we learn about motion, tension, gravity and other fantastic phenomena related to fidget spinners and the world a...

Ever wonder how 3D printed models are created? Learn how to design your own 3D design for 3D printing using Autodesk Tinkercad. In this virtual workshop (Zoom) we will review Tinkercad’s basic tools to create a personalized keychain. You...

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...

Join us for Virtual Toddler Storytime with Mrs. Suzanne via Zoom!  Registration is required as space is limited.  Registration will open on the Thursday before Tuesday Storytime at 9:00 am.  Once registered, you will receive an email c...

Join us for Virtual Toddler Storytime with Mrs. Suzanne via Zoom!  Registration is required as space is limited.  Registration will open on the Thursday before Tuesday Storytime at 9:00 am.  Once registered, you will receive an email c...

Welcome to the third Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month edition of the Art of Cartooning. We had so much fun drawing kawaii characters over the past two weeks that we’re adding one more class!  The name of today’s ch...

Join Dave at the Allied Gardens Benjamin branch via Zoom for a live discussion of the monthly selection of the SDPL Short Classics Book Club.  This month we will be reading "Hippolytus" by Euripides.   Join Zoom meeting by following...

  Downtown San Diego’s Asian Pacific Islander History Walking Tour- Presented by Kathleen Dang of CCBA San Diego This walking tour of Downtown San Diego will provide a brief overview of San Diego's Asian Pacific Islander history. The ...

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: The Poisonwood Bible Author: Barbara Kingsolver Book Description:&n...

Eddie will read aloud a different selection every month from a Spanish author.  The purpose is to introduce perspectives that speak to themes relevant to our own social and economic experiences.  The reading will be concluded with a remark ...

Watch a free virtual screening of the 1970 adaptation of Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights.  This version stars Anna Calder-Marshall as Cathy & Timothy Dalton (in a pre-James Bond role) as Heathcliff.  Tune in and watch on...

If you have a love for writing and would like to develop your skills, this workshop via Zoom is an excellent place for you. Learn to write short stories and poetry, share your work with others, and discuss & discover each other's creations Ron...

Virtual Disney Style: Act, Sing and Stretch Do you love to perform? Let's dance, sing and act out our favorite songs and scenes from the movies you love! By the end of this program students will learn active vocal warm-ups, physical stretches and ...

In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, join us for a presentation on the Hmong Culture and a craft for teens. If you would like to participate in the craft, please register and state your library pic...

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...

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month for a virtual storytime via Zoom, perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. Questions? Call 858-581-9934. Only ONE registration needed per household. You will be sent the Zoom link the day before the ...

Be part of a Zoom writer’s group.  Partake in writing exercises designed to help you set into words your literary world.  To participate, email bastaff@sandiego.gov or contact the Balboa Branch Library staff at 858-573-1390.   ...