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.

Looking for a cool space to get away from the summer heat?

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 this summer from June to August and play!

This workshop is hands on in our computer lab learning how to use the website, search for ancestors' records, and build a family tree using the free genealogy website FamilySearch.org.

This event will be held at the Olive Grove Park, 6075 Printwood Way, San Diego, CA 92117. 

Babies and toddlers ages 0-18 months and their caregivers will enjoy songs, lap-sits and rhymes that foster early literacy skills.

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 for an awesome ventriloquist and puppet show with Marc Griffith! 

This is a free show to support the Summer Reading Program and all ages are welcome. 

See you there. 

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!

Join Ms. Camille and Ms. Melissa every Thursday at the OB Rec Center for storytime and free play for children 0 to 5 years old. Each week children will have the opportunity to explore and socialize and so will their caregivers!

Join us for a storytime that fosters early literacy!  Features books, songs, action rhymes, and finger plays that invite participation.  Ages 1-5.  Every Thursday. 

Open to the public and are free of charge. Play variety board games.

Come let your baby or toddler learn about the world by exploring. Little ones are able to make noise, play, and meet new friends. This is a loosely structured, baby-led program of play, stories, bubbles, songs and more.

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

These classes can help teach you how to be confident with your devices.

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

For children entering KG in fall 2024

Shake away any first day of school jitters at our fun story time!  Books, songs, and a craft to GET READY 4 KG!!

All young children and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs and rhymes. Held outdoors on the grass, bring a blanket or chair.  No Registration required. We hope to see you there!

Welcome families to Stay and Play. This program is focused towards children 0-5 years old and their caregivers. Every week except on the first Wednesday we will offer free play.

Say g’day to some of Australia’s most popular and exotic small animals! Enjoy a walkabout with some of Australia’s most popular and exotic citizens!

Kensington-Normal Heights Librarians will share stories, songs, and bubbles with children ages 3-5. Older and younger siblings welcome! Bring a blanket to sit on the grass. 

Read along and sing for this fun interactive storytime. We will read picture books, move our bodies, act out stories, and sing fun songs and silly rhymes to build our skills with words and language. The storytime will be followed by a craft.

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

Join Ms Canndy as she presents Stories and Songs in Mandarin, followed by play and social time.

Recommended for ages 2-5, this storytime program includes books, songs, games, and early literacy fun! A to-go craft will be provided at the end.

Wild Wonders has your passport to adventure in this interactive wildlife education program! Meet face-to-face with furry, feathered, or scaley animal teachers from all over the world.

Preschool storytime for babies, toddlers, and all preschoolers!

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

Join the City of San Diego’s Lifeguards for a special storytime, water safety presentation, and more!

Children 0-5 years old and their caregivers are invited to join us for Odi Buddies! We will sing songs, do rhymes, fingerplays, shake our shakers and have fun!

To wrap up our summer reading program, we will be presenting an interactive show with handmade puppets and live singing!

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 summer after Preschool Storytime, we will be hosting a Summer Stay and Play! 

Join us on the 2nd Thursday of the month in August this summer for a music filled storytime including a simple craft activity!

Food assembly and snacks for babies, toddlers, and caregivers. Supplies are limited, so it's first come, first served.

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance (Tai Ji Quan) has been shown to improve balance and mobility and reduce the risk of falls.  People of all ability levels are welcome.  This class can be conducted from a seated or standing position.&nbsp

Oftentimes, home-bound seniors can feel isolated, lonely and in need of a little extra support.

Make your own ice cream at the library! Play ice-cream themed games. Color ice cream themed coloring pages. What better way to celebrate summer?

Join Ms. Lynn for a bilingual Vietnamese and English picture book storytime, followed by a craft program.  The program is for children ages 4-8 years-old. Win a prize.  

Since our first Presidential election when the nation unanimously elected George Washington, the history of presidential elections in the United States has been marked by controversy, back room deals and on a couple of occasions been decided by th

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.

Join us monthly for a screening of feature films that were adapted from books. Today we will be viewing Serpico starring Al Pacino and is based on the best selling true account of Frank Serpico NYPD by Peter Maas.

 Let's get creative with Perler Beads! You can make keychains, coasters, necklaces, bracelets, or ornaments by creating any designs using little beads bonded together with heat.  It's easy, lots of fun, and even meditative.

Celebrate Raksha Bandhan with us! This Indian holiday is a celebration of siblings. Come make a card and a bracelet to give to your family members. 

PROGRAM POSTPONED. WILL BE RESCHEDULED. JOIN US INSTEAD FOR A SPECIAL ARTS & CRAFTS KITS PROGRAM. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE.

Noteworthy Puppets presents a mashup of Sherlock Holmes and sports!  Sherlock Homerun, world famous consulting detective, and his trusty bilingual soccer ball sidekick, Watson, are out to solve a wacky musical mystery.  Sherlock Homerun:

Have someone in your family who wants to learn how to play chess? Join us for our revamped Board Game Afternoon program now with Chess lessons!  Not interested Chess?

All ages are welcome.

Come to the PB Library a half-hour before our monthly Book Discussion to get to know your fellow readers better over tea and light refreshments.  

Unleash your creativity! Join us in creating cool personalized, unique items for makers of all skill levels.

All materials will be provided. Program is for ages 12-18 years old.

Join us every Thursday from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm for Courtyard Chess. Downtown Chess meets at the courtyard/1st floor lobby of the San Diego Central Library @ Joan ^ Irwin Jacobs Common. All ages are welcome to join. 

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Gang Beasts and more. 

Enjoy playing chess or have you always wanted to learn? Chess increases problem solving skills, abstract reasoning, creative and strategic thinking, and pattern recognition. Best of all, it’s fun to play!

All ages and levels welcome!

Join us for an hour of crochet! Any skill level is welcome - we can teach you. Materials will be provided, or bring your own projects.

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

Join us every Thursday to get creative!

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¡Ensúciate, comete errores y prepárate para hacer ARTE!

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!

Join us for the Pacific Beach Library's monthly book discussion!  Our group meets in a hybrid format, so you can choose whether you'd prefer to join us in-person in the PB Library's Community Room or virtually (please send an email to cwainwr

Visual artist Stacie Greene helps families create a colorful cut-out collage in the style of artist Henri Matisse using colored paper instead of paint.

Craft and decorate your own Dragon Fly! Learn how to reuse everyday materials and make recycled art!