Day Calendar

The Paradise Gardeners is a 501(c)(3), tax exempt organization that contributes to Southeastern San Diego’s diverse communities in areas of civic engagement, tree planting and other improvements, and educating community members in the disciplines

Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play at Preschool Storytime! Come and build essential early literacy skills and foster a love of reading. Designed for children ages 3-5.

Robert Warren leads this popular qi gong class, a mind-body-spirit practice that improves one's mental and physical health by integrating posture, movement, and breathing technique.

Join us for outdoor storytime at Olive Grove Park presented by the Balboa Branch Library. We’ll read fun stories and sing songs. There will be take-home crafts, giveaways & more! Please bring chairs or blankets. All ages are welcome.

Staff is on hand to assist you with applying for free/low cost Internet, computers or laptops.  Stop in to get one on one assistance in meeting your technological needs.  

Join us for "Sign-a-Story Circle Time" with Baby Sign Language Basics author, Monta Z. Briant. Parents learn how to use ASL signs for early communication with their babies through stories, songs, and other fun activities. 

Come join us for Themed Storytime. Every week we will have a new theme so check our Facebook and Instagram pages to find out what we will be reading about this week!

Join Ms. Kim from Hopscotch San Diego for a fantastically fun program containing music, dancing and the occasional story! Bang sticks together! Animate puppets! Sing catchy tunes! It's time for some fun!

This entertaining and educational Signing Story Time with Jennifer Duncan is infused with joy and American Sign Language signs.

Come listen to quality music the whole family can enjoy!  You’ll hear traces of twang, funk, rock, folk and blues in Hullabaloo’s songs.  Kids will be inspired to laugh, think, sing, dance, clap and stomp their feet.

Open to the public and are free of charge. Play variety board games. Attendees should be fully vaccinated and have masks

The Tierrasanta Library Monthly Book Club is held every 2nd Thursday of the month from 10:00 am-11:15 pm. This month's selection is Red Notice by Bill Browder.

Are you looking to learn some computer skills?  These sessions—with instruction, hands-on opportunities, and plenty of time for questions and answers—are just for you!  

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.

I'll show kids how to draw basic shapes.  Then we'll add other elements to those shapes to create popular objects like people, bunnies, cars, fish, caterpillars, houses, etc..  Throughout the lessen I'll have them color parts of those ob

 This amazing Summer Reading Program helps kids "Learn through laughter", and EvOLvE through dance while creating heart-warming smiles.  

Mr. Erni and Mr. Jay will share stories, song, and bubbles with children ages 3-5. Older and younger siblings welcome! Bring a blanket to sit on the grass. 

Join Ms. Katia for an engaging preschool storytime that promotes a love of reading and quality together time. Featuring stories, songs, and fun! 

I'll show kids how to draw basic shapes.  Then we'll add other elements to those shapes to create popular objects like people, bunnies, cars, fish, caterpillars, houses, etc..  Throughout the lessen I'll have them color parts of those ob

Recommended for ages 2-5, this storytime program includes books, songs, games, and early literacy fun!

Please note: Weather permitting, this program will be held outdoors.

Jump on the path to discover the world of animals! Learn about animals from around the world and their unique abilities that help them thrive.

Please join miss Minoo for storytime, songs, and some fun!

Can’t make it to our in-person book club at the Carmel Mountain Ranch Library? Try this virtual alterative! A limited number of this month’s selection will be available at the Circulation Desk. This program is appropriate for adults 18 and up.

Story Times are back at the Oak Park Library!

Get ready to listen, read, dance and create!

Some mornings will include pop-up crafts.

San Ysidro Library and Write Out Loud presents...Zancadilla Teatro, a Mexican family theatre troupe visiting San Diego from Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico.

Mindfulness is the practice of purposely bringing one's attention in the present moment without judgment. Come join us to learn how!

A Mah Jong Group for adults is meeting every Monday and Thursday from 1:00pm-3:30pm. Knowledge of American Mah Jong rules is required to play. Please bring your own Mah Jong tiles if possible.

Interested in achieving better brain function while improving your memory, cognitive abilities, and strategic thinking? Then play chess!

Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world.

Take a journey to the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place...

Don't stop learning this summer!

Stop by any of our Homework Centers to sharpen your skills.  We've got bananagrams, math games, learning activities, and more fun ways to learn.

Jump on the path to discover the world of animals! Learn about animals from around the world and their unique abilities that help them thrive. You’ll go on safari right from your local library with the help of Zovargo!

Don't stop learning this summer!

Stop by any of our Homework Centers to sharpen your skills.  We've got bananagrams, math games, learning activities, and more fun ways to learn.

Don't stop learning this summer!

Stop by any of our Homework Centers to sharpen your skills.  We've got bananagrams, math games, learning activities, and more fun ways to learn.

Don't stop learning this summer!

Stop by any of our Homework Centers to sharpen your skills.  We've got bananagrams, math games, learning activities, and more fun ways to learn.

Come by and learn to make some paper airplanes -- or design your own.  Then challenge yourself to see which fly best for distance and/or accuracy.

Don't stop learning this summer!

Stop by any of our Homework Centers to sharpen your skills.  We've got bananagrams, math games, learning activities, and more fun ways to learn.

Don't stop learning this summer!

Stop by any of our Homework Centers to sharpen your skills.  We've got bananagrams, math games, learning activities, and more fun ways to learn.

Don't stop learning this summer!

Stop by any of our Homework Centers to sharpen your skills.  We've got bananagrams, math games, learning activities, and more fun ways to learn.

Ages 5-12

Let's get creative!  Themed crafts every month.  Use paint, pom poms, scissors and other materials to make something fun.  

Mother and daughter singing duo Ruth and Emilia will perform fun and educational songs about friendship, caring, and discovery.  Recommended for toddlers and children ages 2-6. Because this program will be held outdoors, attendees s

Enjoy a selection of board games the whole family can play at this fun weekly event.  We'll have Chess, Jenga, Chutes and Ladders, Connect 4 and more!

Have you ever wanted to make Balloon Animals?

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

Join us for some toe-tapping, hand-clapping, earjamming kids songs from local band Hullabaloo!

The David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab would like to invite you to Tinker Thursday!

Come join us at the Ocean Beach Branch Library every Thursday in the Children’s Area from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. Kids who participate will get to win cool prizes. Kids ages 3–12 are welcome. Adult supervision is required for younger kids.

Join us for the Pacific Beach Library's monthly book discussion!  On August 11^th at 4pm we'll discuss Vesper Flights by Helen Macdonald.

Attend an exciting staged reading of a new musical! When the sun is stolen from the sky, a young girl sets out on a dangerous journey to end an endless night. DayDreamer is a fantasy story inspired by Mexican culture and shonen anime.