Cover to Cover Reading Program
Beginning October 7th, all San Diego Library branches will participate in the annual In-N-Out Burger "Cover to Cover Club" Reading Program for children ages 4 to 12, from Oct 7 - Nov 18.
Beginning October 7th, all San Diego Library branches will participate in the annual In-N-Out Burger "Cover to Cover Club" Reading Program for children ages 4 to 12, from Oct 7 - Nov 18.
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.
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.
The Paradise Gardeners is a 501(c)(3), tax exempt organization that contributes to Southeastern San Diego’s diverse communities in areas of civic engagement, tree planting and other improvements, and educating community members in the disciplines
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Please join us with your young ones for Preschool Storytime & Craft!
Ms. Sandy will have fun stories, songs, and a special craft to share!
This event takes place every Thursday, excluding the 3rd Thursday of each month.
Join us for storytime at the Balboa Library. We’ll read fun stories and sing songs in English and Spanish. All ages are welcome.
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.
Join us Thursday mornings at 10am for stories, songs, finger games and more!
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.
The presentation will explore dementia and caregiver burden, current research, importance of diverse participation and tips on maintaining brain health.
Love to read and talk about books? Join the new Morning Book Club!
The Tierrasanta Library Monthly Book Club is held every 2nd Thursday of the month from 10:00 am-11:15 pm. This month's selection is Coyote Waits by Tony Hillerman
Open to the public and are free of charge. Play variety board games. Attendees should be fully vaccinated and have masks
Basic computer help: MS Office, eBooks, Internet searching, some resume tips & tricks, printing and copying.
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!
10/5 - Smartphone I-Navigating Phone and Settings
Ages 0-5
Show off your moves while making new friends at our dance party!
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.
Join our Youth Services Librarian for an engaging preschool storytime that promotes a love of reading and quality together time. Featuring stories, songs, and fun!
Preschool storytime for babies, toddlers, and all preschoolers!
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
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.
Join us in celebrating Filipino American History Month with a special storytime. We'll be reading stories that celebrate and highlight Filipino culture and voices!
In lieu of our regular Thursday storytime, we are excited to welcome Zovargo--an educational live-animal show!
Please join Miss Ellie for a special dog-themed storytime! Children are encouraged to bring their stuffed animal dogs or other stuffed animals.
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
Learn to use simple ASL signs to open a window into a baby and child's mind, lowering frustration, and enhancing bonding, speech, and literacy with music, stories, puppets, parachute & bubbles, all with ASL signs.
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. 
Get crafty at the library every week! This week we are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Bingo and a Nuestra Cultura craft.
Ready to fire up your writing, jump start a novel, or just keep the ideas flowing? Join us for a weekly drop-in writing group.
Bring your knit and crochet projects and socialize with fellow stitchers!
A Mah Jong Group for adults is meeting every Monday and Thursday from 1:00pm-3:30pm. Knowledge of American Mah Jong rules is required to play. Please bring your own Mah Jong tiles if possible.
With the help of her ukulele and even some puppet friends, Miss Marae will guide and encourage you to explore music with your child.
Get help using library apps such as Cloud Library, SDPL To Go and more. Bring your phone or tablet and we’ll help you make the most of the library apps you use most.
STEAM every second Thursday with library staff as we take on a unique science or art project! All supplies provided. Grades K—5th.
THIS MONTH'S PROJECT:
All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced.
All ages, children and adults!
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?
Join us monthly for a screening of "Classic" films. Today we will be viewing Frankenstein starring Boris Karloff, Colin Clive, Mae Clark & Dwight Frye. This film is in black & white from 1931.
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
MUSIC FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
FREE Breakdancing & Hip Hop, ages 11 and under!
Register at www.chms.info
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.
Get messy, make mistakes, and prepare to make ART!
Join us every Thursday to get creative!
Join us in celebrating Filipino American History Month with a fun children's craft. Join us to learn about Filipino-American History & celebrate by creating your own kite and decorate it to resemble the Philippine flag.
Join us for the Pacific Beach Library's monthly book discussion! On October 12th we will discuss Solito by Javier Zamora.
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.
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.
Join us for this healthy cooking class and learn how to integrate more fruits, vegetables and whole grains in your diet in a way that doesn't leave you feeling deprived of the foods you want.
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 on Wednesdays and Thursdays to play!
ESL III is a noncredit course for students to learn English for academic and everyday purposes. This course is a continuation in activities at novice-high level, encouraging independent learning.
The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS4. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Gang Beasts and more.
FREE City Hearts Choir class, ages 8 and up!
Register at www.chms.info
The SY STEM Committee is excited to prepare the San Ysidro Community for the 10/14 solar eclipse event.
Anyone who is multilingual or supports diversity is invited to attend! This program was born out of the awareness that the experience of having a first language other than English can be isolating when it should be celebratory and empowering!
Join a diverse slate of fine San Diego poets paying homage and celebrating the 4th annual Hafez Day in San Diego while using verse as an avenue for peace and international connection.