Make a beautiful flower arrangement to take home! Classes are taught by master artist Jackie Zhang of the Ohara School of Ikebana.

Stop in to learn Japanese or improve your Japanese language skills!

If you have further questions regarding to the language class, please contact Cris Fitch at Cris.fitch@gmail.com

Ever wondered about the Central Library? Are you a frequent visitor and want to learn more? Or are you from out of town, and just here for the day?

Open Adult Ballet Class 10:00am - 11:30am

Bring the littles and come for a fun dance party and storytime!  We will dance to fun songs, use egg shakers and dance with bubbles!

Join us for Saturday morning Storytime.

Dive into the world of video games at the San Diego Public Library’s 2nd annual Game Jam! Learn the basics of game development and design, then collaborate in teams to build your own game using a combination of Godot, RenPy, and Scratch.

Join SDPL for a special storytime as we welcome the author of best-selling biography series for kids Little People, BIG DREAMS: Maria Isabel “Isa” Sánchez Vegara! 

Performing songs such as “#FROYOLO” and “Donuts,” this hip-hop/rap/dance/comedy duo must be seen to be believed!  You won’t want to miss this hilarious and fun dance party event!

These Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, but to perform them as well!

Join us every Saturday from 10am-noon for Lego and Rokenbok Club! Patrons will be able to build at their own pace.

We will provide a lego square to build on and patrons can continue to build on it week after week. 

Visit the library on Saturday and create a terrific craft. All materials provided. From 11:00-2:00. Bring a friend. 5th grade and younger. We look forward to seeing you.

Saturdays starting at 11:00am.

Legos will be provided.

Enjoy some sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer from Signs at Play!

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

Get ready for some incredible kids rock music with Ralph's World, perfect for preschool and younger elementary-aged kids! 

Need Tech Help and Tech Resources? The City of San Diego and Computer 2 Kids partner to offer free Digital Navigator services. Drop-in or call for assistance. 1 (800) 350-6945

Bestselling Author & Illustrator Loren Long (Otis series, Barack Obama’s Of Thee I Sing, Matt de la Peña’s Love) presents his brand new picture book The Yellow Bus at

Lions and Tigers and Bears...OH MY!  Embark on an adventure by dancing your way through the jungle in this dance camp.  Your will stomp like an elephant to the beat, leap like a leopard to the lyrics, and run in the sun, filled with fun,

Are you an African-American DJ in the San Diego Area seeking a community of like-minded individuals to collaborate with and enhance your DJing skills? Look no further.

Would you like to learn a card game that is challenging for your mind while also providing a rewarding social experience with your friends? Bridge has been played by millions around the world since it took its current form about a century ago.

Cyclists ages 12+ are invited to learn about bike safety and being a bike-friendly driver in this presentation by the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition.

Ever wondered about the Central Library? Are you a frequent visitor and want to learn more? Or are you from out of town, and just here for the day?

Play bingo and win prizes while learning about book bans and how you can support the freedom to read.

Participants will select from 20+ different pre-drilled books, carefully deciding which cover designs or colors that inspire or speak to their personal aesthetic.

Learn to make new plant-based versions of traditional favorite party foods with recipes that would make our founding fathers proud!

Do you want to learn how to play chess? Do you already know how to play and are looking for the perfect place to play? Join us every Saturday for a fun game of chess with friends at Rancho Bernardo Library!

Calling all builders!  Put your creativity to the test and show us your Lego building skills.  

Build a KnightBot robot with the guidance of an expert from Robothink. Ages 7-12

Need help with your email? Struggling to navigate a particular website? New smartphone or tablet? Come get some tech help with our library staff! We're experienced with tech problem-solving and are eager to assist you!

Tour of the Hervey Rare Books Room

ALA attendees come and explore!

Pick a day and sign-up: June 27, 28, 29, or July 1st

All levels of players are welcome. There will be instruction for beginners and opportunities for kids to play against other kids at their own level. Geared to Grades 1-5.

Come enjoy an afternoon concert with the Peter Sprague Trio featuring Fred Benedetti!

Join us for this FREE performance by Loud Fridge Theatre Group

Twelfth Night of the Living Dead (or What You Kill) is written by A.J. Schaar. Original text by William Shakespeare, and Directed by Kate Rose Reynolds.