Day Calendar

Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play at Preschool Storytime! Come and build essential early literacy skills and foster a love of reading. Designed for children ages 3-5.

Fly up to Special Collections on the 9th floor and begin saving your genealogical tree. 

Your heritage depends on YOU!

Volunteers are there to help guide you in your research.

Comic-Con International and San Diego Public Library have teamed up for the Comic Conference for Educators and Librarians (CCEL).

This event will be held at the Balboa Library, 4255 Mt. Abernathy Ave, 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 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 Thursday mornings at 10am for stories, songs, finger games and more! 

Children learn simple signing in a fun, storytime format.

This spectacular show thrills audiences with impressive science experiments.  This event includes foggy dry ice storms and even mind-boggling vanishing paper!  Students will be amazed by sizzling, shivering scissors and special bubbly sh

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.

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!

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!  

All About Apps

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

"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

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.

Join us for Week 7 of our Summer Reading Program series!

 Join us as multi-instrumentalist Craig Newton visits North Park Library to sing fun and silly folk songs and learn about different types of musical instruments! 

Preschool storytime for babies, toddlers, and all preschoolers!

Are you cosplaying during San Diego Comic-Con and need a cosplay repair? Visit the Central IDEA Lab on the 4th floor of the Central Library for quick fix solutions to your cosplay woes. No appointment necessary, all ages welcome!

Join us for bead bracelet making and community building! 

Materials will be provided. While supplies last. For ages 8-16.

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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.

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. 

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

National Marine Mammal Foundation

This summer, build confidence in core math concepts!

Back by popular demand! This show received such a great response 2 years ago that we are bringing it back.

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

When Emilia throws a birthday party for her pet Mousie her alien friends from the planet Goopdah arrive to join in the celebration!

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 

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.

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.

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?

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!

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 City of San Diego is hosting an employment information session. These free, one-hour sessions cover the City’s application process, current job opportunities, interview tips, and career advancement strategies. 

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.

 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.

Head to the library for a Family Movie Day! Join us for a showing of The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)! 

Snacks and drinks supplies last.

SUMMER ENRICHMENT!

Discover the art and resiliency of pottery with San Diego Archaeological Center’s Clay Pinch Pot activity!

Craig Newton has been teaching children about different musical instruments for decades.  Join Craig on a musical journey around the world as he teaches about and demonstrates how to play different musical instruments.  Make sure to wear

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.

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

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.

Do you 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!

Play board games like Chess, Battleship, Monopoly, Sequence and more at your library! Ages 7-13