Day Calendar

Join us for an hour of chair yoga and meditation; stretch, breathe, and take care of your body. 

Join us for a California State Parks Ranger Read-Aloud session! Engage with Interpretive Rangers, participate in interactive activities, and discover how to access free park resources. Let us bring the park experience to you!

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

Join like-minded bibliophiles to discuss fiction titles.  A limited number of each month’s selection will be available at the Circulation Desk. This program is appropriate for adults 18 and up.

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 a fun performance from Ruth and Emilia! Show synopsis from Ruth and Emilia's website: "When a shiny spaceship lands in Emilia's backyard, she meets URR, from planet Goopda, who has traveled here to promote universal peace.

Miss Jennifer leads a special storytime using the excitement and fun of ASL (American Sign Language) core signs to teach baby signing and enhance the reading of well-loved children's picture books.

Ralph’s World is the mega-fun music show where kids rock and dance to their delight. Ralph engages his young fans with activity songs, story songs, dancing songs, and a healthy dose of pure silliness.

Ongoing monthly support group meeting for patients and survivors of GYN Cancers

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.

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!  

File Management

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

Sensory and early literacy play for little learners ages 1–5 and their caregivers.

Join us for a special treat! Dance to Evolve will be leading us through an engaging dancing experience.

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

Join us for this special storytime where you'll get to meet a real police officer!

Preschool storytime for babies, toddlers, and all preschoolers!

This is a Storytime that supports cognitive development, social development and physical growth, language development, and sensory & motor development for your child incorporating playtime. Sensory Friendly.

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.

Get ready to dance and experience the joy of Bollywood! 

What to expect:

Please join Ms. Ellie or Ms. Helene for storytime, songs, and some fun!

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!

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.

The Digital Navigator Program offers free, one-on-one assistance to help improve computer skills or get basic tech support.

Little Fish Comic Book Studio Workshop

Learn the awesome secrets and tricks for making your own comics, and how to improve your drawing skills. 

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"!

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

The Microphone Doctors presents a FUN and exciting Costume & Bubble Dance Party for babies, toddlers and preschoolers for the 2025 Summer Reading Program:  Level UP at Your Library on Thursday June 26th at 12 noon!

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.

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

Whether you’re new to creative writing or have been at it for years, come join this fun, weekly drop-in class. You’ll learn techniques to polish your writing craft in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Drop in on our informal group which offers an opportunity for adults to get together, socialize, and bring a project to work on. All skill levels welcome - whether you are a beginning or seasoned knitter, you are invited to join in the fun.

An introduction to mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.  Learn information about risk factors, common symptoms, and resources for help.

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.

Plastic is everywhere, impacting our lives and the world around us. But what can we do to help solve this environmental problem?

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.

Don't stop learning this Summer! Come practice your reading or math skills, then join us for crafts or games! Enjoy our free educational worksheets or learn how to create something new. 
 

Need to finish some homework, work on a project, study for a test, or just relax and read a book away from the distractions at home?

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

 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.

Grab your family and friends and head to the library for an afternoon of board games galore! The library will provide a variety of games. Participants can build fine motor skills, build strategy skills, or just have fun!

In 1942, the United States ordered the internment of more than 110,000 Japanese men, women, and children in remote, military-style camps.

This rocketry camp is for students aged 8-12 who are interested in entering the fun-fueled world of rocketry.

Local favorites Mad Science return for a spellbinding event which introduces the principles of air and pressure.

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 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 Carmel Valley Library Teen Advisory Board for fun activities to celebrate summer!
 

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 Outer Space Bingo!

Winners will receive a Panda Express children's meal.

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

Join us for this special Summer Reading Program Hour and join us in an Arts & Crafts time and enter a Mario Kart Tournament! While you wait craft and color!

Learn new plant based recipes that are healthy and delicious.

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Aprenda nuevas recetas a base de plantas que sean saludables y deliciosas.

This workshop will help participants recognize online scammers and learn how to share information online responsibly.

Light refreshments will be provided during the program.

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

While walking through the woods, Bea meets Cad, a member of the Galdurians, an ancient race thought to be long-extinct. Cad believes that if anyone can help him find his missing people, it’s Bea’s grandfather the Pig Wizard.

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 and play!