Join us Thursday mornings at 10am for stories, songs, finger games and more! 

Ralph’s World is a mega-fun music show where kids can rock and dance while enjoying fun, interactive songs.

Join us for a Storytime with local author Angela Porter!

Award-winning ventriloquist Marc Griffiths is here! Audiences say Marc’s shows are different because there is an inspirational message under all the fun.

Thursday is our presenter showcase!  Fun starts at 11:00!  From African drumming to art and dance, exotic animals and airbrush tattoos, our lineup of summer presenters is sure to educate and entertain.

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

Lunch is Served: Presentation from Mesa Colony Community Group

Grab your passport and get ready to travel on a global exploration around the world!  Adventurers will discover diverse cultures through interactive activities.  

Space is limited, registration required.

Showcase Thursdays

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

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Join our Summer Lunch Showcase Thursdays  with Ralph's World.

Using torn cardboard, markers and collected items from nature, use your imagination to create a landscape or seascape.

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.

Don't stop learning this summer!  Stop by any of our Homework Centers to hone your skills.  We've got games' learning activities, and more fun ways to learn.

Don't stop learning this summer!  Stop by any of our Homework Centers to hone your skills.  We've got games, learning activities, and more fun ways to learn.

Don't stop learning this summer!

Stop by any of our Homework Center to hone your skills.

Don't stop learning this summer!

Stop by any of our Homework Center to hone your skills.

Don't stop learning this summer!  Stop by any of our Homework Centers to hone your skills.  We've got games' learning activities, and more fun ways to learn.

Don't stop learning this summer!

Stop by any of our Homework Center to hone your skills.

Grammy nominated Ralph Colvert brings his family-friendly "Ralph's World" rock and roll show to the Carmel Mountain Ranch Library!  The LA Times has called him “The Paul McCartney of his genre… his songs are real, quirky and imaginative."&nbs

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.

Join us with ToshWerks and create your own Sand Art Air Plant Terrarium. Air plants are amazing and don’t need soil to grow. 

Make your own bird feeder with us without all the mess at your home.

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Haga su propio comedero para pájaros con nosotros sin todo el desorden en su hogar.

Cover animal outlines in magazine strips to make cool critters!

For ages 3 - 11. No registration necessary. WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.

Program dates and times subject to change.

Students will learn about natural pigment and printmaking through flower pounding, the processes of pressing or smashing a natural plant or flower into a piece of fabric to create a photogenic print through the natural pigment within the plant.