Day Calendar

Get ready to dance and experience the joy of Bollywood!

What to Expect:

¨ Learn Bollywood dance moves and rhythms

¨ Fun, energetic atmosphere

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.

This event will be held at the Balboa Library, 4255 Mt. Abernathy Ave, 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 as we read, sing, and dance this special Storytime, which encourages a love of reading and builds essential early literacy skills. A unique craft follows each Storytime.

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 "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 third Thursday of the month for a very special bilingual storytime. Here children will be introduced to different languages, songs, stories and fun! 

Children learn simple signing in a fun, storytime format.

Hooray Miss Marae presents “Under the Sea”, an interactive music program aimed to delight and engage children and families.

Join us for a Lifeguard Read-Aloud session! Engage with Lifeguards, participate in interactive activities, and learn how to be safe at the beach and bay. Let us bring the sand, sun, and ocean experience to you!

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 Crafty Storytime on Thursday mornings. Hear a story and make a craft. Get creative with us!

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.

This is a fun, high energy kid’s program that is catered towards the unmatched energy of a hero or heroine. Superheroes will get to learn hip hop dancing powers while having a blast. Here is your Superhero’s chance to save the day!

Bring the kiddos to the library every Thursday morning for a variety of play!  Storytime, crafts, dancing, songs and most of all FUN!

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!  

   Smartphone Basics

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

"Uke" Can Read--Strum and Sing the ABCs!
6 Week Ukulele and Literacy Program for Ages 3-7

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 Thursday we will offer free play.

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. 

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

Celebrate San Diego Pride at the Library!

PRIDE Storytime is a family-friendly way of recognizing and celebrating our diversity through age-appropriate stories and songs.

Join us for Week 6 of our Summer Reading Program series!

Join Emilia and her space alien friend URR as they learn together about saving the environment in this fun musical experience for the whole family!

Preschool storytime for babies, toddlers, and all preschoolers!

Whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or simply curious, this 60 minute course will equip you with the foundational knowledge you need to navigate trademark protection effectively.  

The Southern Caregiver Resource Center will table at the library to offer information and resources to the community about caregiver support services. 

Come and enjoy our free Zumba for Kids program for babies and toddlers. This program involves music and movement to help kids strengthen their motor skills.

Actors from Trinity Theatre Co. will read Doug Unplugged by Dan Yaccarino and then perform the story as a play! Children are encouraged to participate. After the show, stay for a craft!

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!

After Preschool Storytime, we will be hosting a Stay and Play! 

Parents and Caregivers- play with your children or watch them as they play with other children. 

Movie + Craft

Join us every Monday for Movie + Craft. Watch a family-friendly movie and spark your imagination with a craft inspired by the film.

Lunch is Served:

Kids 1st through 8: This summer we will be available to help students build on their math and reading skills to prevent the dreaded "summer slide"!

This summer, build confidence in core math concepts!

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

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a dancing Superhero! This non-stop, hip-hop inspired class is catered towards the unmatched energy of a hero or heroine.  Here is your Superhero’s chance to save the day! 

Showcase Thursdays

Get crafty at the library every week! Each week there will be a unique craft that is fun for all ages. All supplies will be provided.

Gustav Klimt (1862-1918), the Austrian symbolist, is most widely known for his paintings, murals and as a founder of the Vienna Secession movement.

DYH@L Presents: Summer Enrichment
Drop in hours: 1pm-4pm 

Let’s have fun while exploring our reading skills! 

Reading, phonics, writing and other helpful practices in Language Arts are some of the topics that will be covered.

Sharpen Your Skills This Summer!

Join us for Summer Bridge Activities--a fun exciting way to stay sharp, learn new things, and prepare for the next school year!

What's in store?

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Gang Beasts, Marvel Rivals, NBA 2K and more. 

The La Jolla Library Poetry Group meets the third Thursday of every month at the La Jolla Library from 2pm to 3pm. 

New and experienced poets come together to read and share their poems.

Learn how to play ukulele! 

Fun and easy for beginners. Bring your own ukulele, or borrow one provided in class. You can join at any time. The first part of each class is for newbies.

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.

Monthly meeting of Serra Mesa Village 

Providing enrichment for our animal friends is incredibly important! During this monthly program you can help us make fun and easy enrichment items for homeless animals at our local Humane Society. 

All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced.

All ages, children and adults!

Come to the North Park Library for this month's book club meeting! 

Uke players of all skill levels are invited to come together to strum, sing, learn, teach, share, and most of all, have fun. 

Ever wonder what it takes to make a video game? In this program, students will learn the basics of video game development and design using the Scratch programming language to build their own games. Software and equipment provided.

It's bingo with a musical singalong twist! All ages welcome for this family-friendly game experience full of Disney music, with snacks and prizes! Sponsored by SRFOL. 

Noteworthy Puppets return to the Carmel Mountain Ranch Library with a special science based show!  Whiz kids Max & Julie embark on a Hip-Hop musical S.T.E.A.M. adventure as they strive to take the top prize at the Science Fair.

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!

Have someone in your family that is curious about DnD? Join us every Thursday at 3:30pm for our weekly board game afternoon and DnD session!

Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world. We welcome players with all levels of chess experience from beginners to advanced. Recommended for ages 10 and up.

Join a friendly group of people discussing interesting books.

Un grupo de apoyo para cualquier persona que apoye a alguien que vive con pérdida de memoria.  

Gratis, 1er y 3er jueves del mes.

En español.

Más información: alzsd.org/support-groups 

Join us every Thursday from 4:00 - 5:30 pm for Chess in the 1st floor Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center, off of the main lobby of the San Diego Central Library.

Join us for an hour of crocheting at the library! You can use our supplies, or bring your own projects. Ask questions, learn the basics, or talk to other crocheters while practicing the craft. 

Come to the library and play Bingo! Kids can win a coupon for a Panda Express Meal. There will be other prizes available as well. 

Please join us for Chess Club 4-5pm. Instruction and free play is offered. 

Join us every Thursday and grow your crafting skills at Skyline Hills Branch Library. 

Got stuck on borrowing an eBook? Need help setting up that new tablet? Bring your questions and devices to receive one-on-one assistance with:

· Cloud Library, SDPL to Go

· iPad, iPhone, MacBook