Day Calendar

Need help with the computer?  Come in for one-on-one assistance.

According to the Mayo Clinic, "If stress has you anxious, tense and worried, consider meditation. Spending even a few minutes in meditation can restore your calm and inner peace."  Every Saturday except the 1st Saturday of the month.

Bluegrass Jams include bluegrass, old time, swing, rags and blues.  we play at a moderate to quick tempo.  Bring your instrument and join us!

Join our knitting circle for a fun and social knitting experience. Bring your knitting and share stories and knitting tips.

Join us for a free Computation Law & Blockchain Festival at San Diego Public Library to learn about blockchain technology and how to write a smart contract.

High school students give free music lessons to children who play the following instruments: saxophone, clarinet, flute, trumpet. Registration required. Register online at http://sayamusic.org.

Be part of lively group discussions of a variety of genres .  Facilitated by Kathi Diamant.

Chinese Language Book Club (Book Scent) held on the third Saturday of every month.

Walk-in help for downloadable books and audiobooks. No signup necessary.

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 Saturday of each month, as

Bring in your baby or toddler for a storytime that will help children develop communication skills through storybooks and songs.

Join the Zumba craze! Find out what makes this fun workout such a hit. A towel and bottled water are recommended for our Zumba sessions.

Learn internet basics: using a keyboard & mouse, using a flash dirve, browsing the internet, sending e-mails with attachments, and more!

Sign-up at the Information Desk or call the RB Library.

Spring into STEAM - Blast off!

Led by Clémence, a native French speaker, French Bench is an opportunity for people who already have some French language skills to practice with others who want to improve their fluency. 

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!

The Culinary Historians of San Diego (CHSD) in partnership with San Diego Public Library invites you to this entertaining talk on a variety of food and drink, their history, and their roles in society, both locally and worldwide.

Start your weekend with some weird, quirky, magical science!  Children will listen to a story and learn science concepts at the same time!  Hands-on activities center around science, technology, engineering, art or mathematics.

Children can read aloud to trained and certified therapy dogs.  “Paws for Reading” is designed to help children improve their reading skills and confidence in reading out loud.  All therapy dogs are provided courtesy of Love on a Leash,

Join us every Saturday at 10:30 for button making. Bring your own printed or drawn image or use one of ours! We have 2 1/2” buttons. All ages welcome. Express yourself @ the Library!

This 3rd Saturday of the month storytime is made available for working parents and their babies, toddler, preschoolers up to ages 5.

Join Mr. Luan as he takes toddlers on an interactive storytime ride using felt boards, fingerplays, songs, maybe some puppets, and a lively book or two!

Kids can improve their reading skills by reading aloud to a therapy dog.

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

Build with LEGO® bricks as you learn about the world! Topics and subjects change with each class and may include science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM), as well as robotics and animation! Registration is required.

Students will work in teams to rescue a space ship stranded on the surface of the moon due to a battery failure.  Teams will develop codes using markers to guide a mini-robot, called an Ozobot that will retrieve supplies for this hands-o

Come practice your reading or storytelling skills with Finnegan a certified therapy dog with San Diego Love on a Leash!

Let's get creative!  Color, paint, draw, and create a variety of fun and easy art and craft projects!  Held every Saturday.

High school students give free music lessons to children who play the following instruments: piano, cello and violin. Registration required. To register, go to http://sayamusic.org.

Hatha Yoga con rutinas yóguicas para el control de la respiración, y prácticas de meditación para mejorar  la salud física, emocional, mental y espiritual.

Sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer Duncan!

Come learn some simple signs and songs at this fun weekly event!

In the Crown Point JMA Music Club, students learn instrument-playing skills in addition to playing songs, writing songs, and making audio and video recordings.  Come enjoy their rockin' performance at the library!

Fun crafts for the whole family! Anything from various paper crafts to making slime! All ages welcome! Younger children may need assistance from parents.

Join Mrs.Cheryl for some fun crafts!

Have you wanted to join a writing group but are busy on weekdays? Join our weekend writing group, Writer's Block! Grab a pen and a notebook and join us for an hour of writerly fun! Includes a prompt, time to write, and time to share.

Prácticas de meditación para disminuir la presión, el estrés y mejorar la salud total.

Do you need a little help with your electronic device, setting up email, downloading ebooks, or other basic computer questions? Miss Rebecca is available to help. Sign up is required. We look forward to helping you!

“Erin Go Bragh” Which means Ireland Forever in Gaelic. Come an join us as we celebrate St Patrick’s Day at the San Diego Central Library Teen Center with arts and crafts.

No registration required.

Come and make a terrific craft at your library! (Kindergarten-4th grade)

NASA plans to send astronauts to Mars in 2030s. In this program, students will investigate if humans can live on the red planet and what would they need to survive.

Do you enjoy math and are eager for a new challenge?  Learn new math concepts and strategies known for math competitions.  Prepare for math Olympiads and contests.  For students grades 6-8. 

In this Library NExT course, students will make their own simple soft circuits using foam sheets, felt sheets, LEDs, resistors, coin batteries and copper tape.

Good Luck, Good Health, and Good Food.  Join us this for a St. Patrick's Day Cookbook Club.  Make  your best Irish recipe.

Have you heard about the board game revolution?

Join us and find out what it’s all about! Whether you’re already an avid board gamer or are looking to learn, all ages are welcome!

This Library NExT course introduces students to the many marine mammals native to San Diego, including seals, sea lions, dolphins and great whales. This class covers how researchers identify and study these animals.

Learn how to download library eBooks to your eReader or computer. Quick tips & helpful hints to get the most out of your downloads. Bring your own eReader, tablet, or laptop.

Professional bicycle mechanics provide minor repair and basic maintenance assistance on a walk-up basis. Bring your bicycle and receive help with flats, cables adjustments, and other simple fixes.

The Central Library hosts a reception for San Diego's young authors who published in 2017 and submitted their works to the Local Author's program at the library.  The program will feature a moderated panel discussion with the young authors wi

Quick and helpful tips to get the most out of your technology.

eReader and Device Help

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Coaches will provide assistance!  They'll guide you through math and science assignments, sit with you as you try to sound out words while readi

Kids make Lego creations. Be creative and have fun!

No sign-up needed. Appropriate for ages 3 to 8 years.

Members of the public are invited to meet the artists from both the San Diego Urban Sketchers and San Diego Plein Air Painters Meetup Group while enjoying light refreshments in the library lobby .

Need help understanding how to use your tablet or mobile phone? Bring in your device for hands-on, one-on-one help to answer general questions about your device. Learn how to access SDPL’s digital content and other eResources.

Calling all biohackers, aspiring scientists, and curious members of the public!

Learn about Indian classical music with a presentation and performance by singer Devesh Vashishtha and accompanying musicians.

Coloring is not just for kids! Find out why coloring for adults is the latest & greatest way to de-stress! Come and spend an hour of stress relieving, mindful, and calm creative expression.

View new oil paintings and drawings by painter/sculptor Walter Redondo. 

Walter will speak at 4:30pm about the competitive perspective, experience, and similarities between tennis and art. 

READ-IMAGINE-CREATE is a program in which middle and high school students READ a selected work, RE-IMAGINE the images and themes and CREATE a project in a medium important to them.  Join us for the opening of an exhibit of this year's ar