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 indoor storytime. We'll read fun stories and sing songs. There will be take-home crafts, giveaways & more! Second Thursday of the month. All ages are welcome.

Stop in for one on one assistance with your technology questions or for assistance in applying for low/no cost computers or Internet.  

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. 

Join us every Thursday for storytime. Every week we will read a selection of books along with singing songs, playing with instruments, puppets, felt and other storytime aspects. Each storytime will end with a craft!

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

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

Love to read and talk about books? Join the new Morning Book Club!

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 Three Weeks with My Brother by Nicholas and Micah Sparks.

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!  

Dec 1 – Mouse Shortcuts

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

Please join us for a guided, hands-on workshops focusing on Science, Art and or World Cultures hosted by San Diego Children's Discovery Museum.

Mr. Erni 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.

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.

Stay for an after-storytime craft project featuring a new craft each week.

Preschool storytime for babies, toddlers, and all preschoolers!

Participants agree to follow all relevant City of San Diego COVID protocols. 

San Diego Public Library invites you to watch the World Cup on our big screens! 

The FIFA Football World Cup

In this Japanese tradition, a professional storyteller reveals a series of illustrations contained in a storybox as the narrative unfolds.  Before TV & comic books existed in Japan, there was Kamishibai (kami = paper; shibai = theatre).&n

Classes may include movement, breathe and meditation. Please bring a yoga mat and any props desired. Sponsored by the Friends of the North University Community Library.

Come and join us for some wonderful stories and fun songs! Great for toddlers & preschoolers.

Storybox Theatre is a wonderful way to present illustrated stories to youngsters.  Storybox is the American name we have given to the Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai.  (Kami = paper; shibai = theatre).  A storytell

Learn about options that may be beneficial to you during this open enrollment period. 

Story Times are back at the Oak Park Library!

Get ready to listen, read, dance and create!

Some mornings will include pop-up crafts.

Work on your flexibility, strength building and quiet your mind with functional movement practice. Participate at your own ability. Wear flexible clothing and bring any preferred yoga equipment.

Learn to make one arrangement in each meeting. One-on-one criteques with students on their work will be conducted in each meeting.  Explore other Japanese cultures, including tea ceremony, kimono Japanese cuisine and confection.

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.

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

Kids K through 8: having trouble with homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

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!

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. 

The Teen Game is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch, PS4 and more.

Chef Teri Newlee of Eatsies La Jolla will read a story, talk about her job, and walk us through one of her favorite holiday cookie recipes, revealing which cookie captured the cookie contest vote! 

Get messy, make mistakes, and prepare to make ART!

Join us every Thursday to get creative!

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 December 8^th at 4pm we'll discuss Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell.

Join us and local artists Toshwerks for a fun, hands-on DIY crafty project recommended for ages 8 and up: DIY Holiday Jar Lanterns! All supplies will be provided, but online registration is required. Sponsored by SRFOL.

Come join us for another
fun-filled craft this holiday season!

We’ll have a few different crafts representing some of the different ways the holiday season is celebrated around the world.

Have a favorite? Great!

Bring your homework to the library and get help on math, science, reading and more in a small-group setting. No appointment needed.

Want to make handcrafted gifts for your family and friends? Come join us on Thursdays in December while we make snow globes, peppermint lip gloss, wooden holiday signs that shout joy, and holiday ornaments! For ages 12-18.

Students will learn various types of Ballet Folklorico.

Join us for a Live Reveal of this year's Matchbook Story Contest winner!