Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy simple stories, songs and community.  Reading practice helps young ones to develop school readiness skills and also encourages  perspective-taking, enhanced language ability, and critica

Join Children’s Librarian Miss Julie for stories, songs, fingerplays, and lots of fun!  This program is designed for children ages 2-4.

In this highly interactive, music-based storytime program, children have the opportunity to make music, learn beats, and dance and move to the sounds. All ages are welcome to attend.

Join us in the library's spacious community room where we can all safely space out for a Storytime with Miss Melissa or Miss Jennifer appropriate for preschoolers.

Dance, sing, laugh, and enjoy engaging stories with Carrie The Librarian! This program is recommended for ages 2-5 but all ages are welcome at this fun weekly program. 

This bilingual program is designed for preschool children to experience both English and French in a fun, engaging setting. During each session, we will read stories and sing in both languages. 

Miss Marae is bringing her interactive music program to Allied Gardens! Come enjoy her playful interactive music and sing-alongs into which she incorporates creative movement and puppet play. A good time will be had by all! 

Ms. Jackie reads fun stories and sings songs followed by craft time.

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!

Wednesday is literacy day!  Story times start at 11:15.  Join us for our weekly family story time including sensory activities, dancing and singing, and tons of fun!!  This week Ms.

Get your child ready for their first day of school!  This is a perfect time for your child to prepare for kindergarten!  KinderCamp offers a variety of lessons and activities that focus on a child's academic development, learning readine

Lunch is Served: National Marine Mammal Foundation (NMMF)

San Diego Public Library has partnered with the San Diego Unified School District to help end summer hunger.

Craftacular Wednesdays

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Free Lunch  for youth ages 0-18!

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Join our Summer Lunch Craftacular Wednesdays with Back from Tomboctou.

Join us for story-inspired stretches, music, and child-friendly props! We conclude by using our breath to transition from silly to calm. Please bring a mat or towel.

Ages 3-8.  

Calling all LEGO Builders!

Put your engineering and problem-solving skills to the test by taking part in unique LEGO building challenges or let your imagination run wild and build your own special LEGO creations.

Each week's L

This ventriloquist show is a hilarious family show that is full of magic and big puppets that also provides a positive message about finding one’s voice and going for one’s dreams!  Ventriloquist Marc Griffiths (Britain’s Got Talent) wil

Come the library for Arts and crafts for children 5 and up.  No registration needed and materials are provided.

Join us every Wednesday for a fun craft project. Everything will be provided free of charge. 

A Zany Professor from Full Spectrum Entertainment will guide children through a gooey, slippery, slimy, smoky world of chemistry! Perform experiments and change everyday household items using the principles of chemistry.