Day Calendar

Stop by for FREE Tax Preparation help generously provided by AARP.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax preparation to anyone of any age - especially if you are 50 or older or can't afford paid tax preparation.

Do you have basic computer and technology questions? Need help with eBooks, emailing, printing, or basic web searching? Drop in to the Reference Desk Area for help from one of our staff members!

Credits goes to Crunchyroll LLC for letting us stream Anime for our Able Adults at the library. Come join us, chillax, watch different Anime and discuss Art, mangas and Japanese cultures.

Join Children’s Librarian Miss Julie for stories, songs, fingerplays, and lots of fun!  This program is designed for children ages 2-4.

A story time designed for toddlers, featuring stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays.

Join us in the patio. Bring your own book or as library staff for a recommendation. 

Tea & coffee provided. 

We will pass out “tickets” right before storytime.

Welcome families to Stay and Play!

Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play at Toddler Storytime!  Come and build essential early literacy skills and foster a love of reading. Designed for children ages 1-3.

In this highly interactive, music-based storytime program, children have the opportunity to make music, learn beats, and dance and move to the sounds. All ages are welcome to attend.

Venga a hablar sobre cómo nos comunicamos con los nuestros sobre la demencia.

If you are concerned about changes in your memory, the Sharp Neurocognitive Research Center is offering free screenings to help detect early signs of memory loss and other cognitive issues. 

Join us for a special storytime event with Literature Comes to Life.  Audience members will join the cast and help tell the story with fun props and costumes.

Mind and Body Fitness is done mostly standing or in a chair. No mats required.
Space is limited to 25 people per class.

Be sure to get to the library a little early, this class fills up fast!

Join us in the library's spacious community room where we can all safely space out for a Storytime with Miss Melissa or Miss Jennifer appropriate for preschoolers.

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Ages 0-3

Join us for story time, healthy snacks, and play time geared for young children and their caregivers.  This special time is dedicated to early literacy, fine motor skills, and problem solving through play.  

Join us for Toddler Storytime Outdoors with Mrs. Suzanne!  We'll have fun reading a book, singing songs & dancing to get our wiggles out.

Families for Literacy Program

Toddler Story Time in Kensington Park will be held at 10:30am. There will be stories, songs, and bubbles! Join the fun!

This bilingual program is designed for preschool children to experience both English and French in a fun, engaging setting. During each session, we will read stories and sing in both languages. 

Stop by to speak with staff from the Sustainability and Mobility Department (SuMo) to learn about the City’s first Mobility Master Plan (MMP)!  The M

You wouldn’t think of deciding on a vacation, a new job or retirement without a plan. But most people don’t plan ahead for what may be life’s most important decision: the medical treatment you would want if you were unable to speak for yourself.

Ms. Jackie reads fun stories and sings songs followed by craft time.

We will pass out “tickets” right before storytime.

Join us for a special Holi Storytime, music, crafts and play! Storytime will be bilingual in Hindi and English. 

Library for All is a monthly arts and crafts program for adults with special needs. People of all abilities are welcome to participate in this event.

This month's craft is: Cotton Ball Bunnies.

A gathering of intermediate & advanced players who want to enjoy a few rounds of mahjong together!

Materials are provided

Bring a mat and towel to enjoy a calming and gentle yoga experience.

No registration necessary.

Presented by Healthy Adventures.

Fleet Science Center presents Chem Squad!  Through hands-on experiments and activities explore how chemistry works.  This spring campers in grades 2nd-5th will have a fun introduction to chemistry.

Christianity has enormously impacted the world, yet we know very little about it. This course will examine the New Testament from a historical perspective, discovering what we do and don’t know about it factually.

Calling all youth Chess enthusiasts!  Come join us for Chess Time.  Play and practice your skills with your peers.

For all levels. No knowledge is required. 

Join us on the Patio outside the children's room for arts and crafts after school every Wednesday at 2pm.

Activities are designed for school age children.  Young kids may require parent assistance.

Join us every Wednesday for games and snacks! Play fun board games, card games, and more!

Join us for story-inspired stretches, music, and child-friendly props! We conclude by using our breath to transition from silly to calm. Please bring a mat or towel.

Ages 3-8.  

Children's violin classes. 

Why be BORED when there is BOARD Game Club every Wednesday, 3:00-5:00?  Come on down to the Children's and teen area where you will find classic board games as well as steam based games.  Bring your friends - or make new ones.

The Mission Hills Mystery Book Club attendees discuss a mystery novel on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 3:00 PM. Pick up this month's book at the Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Branch Library.

Weekly ESL tutoring

Weekly tutoring

The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software.

Featuring a music studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so much more!

Calling all LEGO Builders!

Put your engineering and problem-solving skills to the test by taking part in unique LEGO building challenges or let your imagination run wild and build your own special LEGO creations.

Each week's L

Learn how to knit and crochet! Teen edition, ages 12-18 only. Beginners welcome.

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS4. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Gang Beasts and more. 

Experience the life of an astronaut as you suit up for space flight! Use teamwork to complete an important space mission, build a model space station, and make your very own Spacewalk Challenge!

Presented by Mad Science. 

Are you interested in learning about robotics? Join us for a two-part introductory program!

CREATE - SHARE - PLAY!

All "master builders" are welcome to take on a LEGO challenge each session, or build something unique, working together or solo. For children and families ages 5 - 14 years. 

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 on Wednesdays and Thursdays to play!

Community members with a basic grasp of English language can have fun themed conversations and build relationships with one another. We will talk about ourselves, our cultures, and more.

Join us for a fun afternoon of dance instruction for kids and adults. Children and adults from beginners to experienced are welcome to join this amazing group of talented performers to improve their skills.

Please join San Diego Poet Laureate, Jason Magabo Perez, for the launch of his signature project entitled San Diego Poetry Futures 2024!