Get your child ready for their first day of school! This summer is a perfect time for your child to prepare for kindergarten!

Free summer camp for girls ages 10-16 provided in collaboration with Cabrillo National Monument, Treobytes, San Diego Public Library, and Science Team Six. 

Teens will make elaborate paper animal masks to get ready for Pacific Animal Productions. Each mask can take up to 3 hours to make so teens may work on it each day between 6/20-6/27 or take them home to finish. Ages 12-18.

Active little ones and their caregivers will have fun singing songs, dancing and reading while laying the foundation for future reading success.

Hey Preschoolers!  We have a craft program just for you!  A different project will be featured each session.  All supplies will be provided and no reservations are required to attend this program.

Learn leg strengthening exercises to help your balance and posture. 

A special class for babies and toddlers with children's songs, nursery rhymes, instruments, and books. 

Come and participate in formal guided meditation and learn how to be more present in your life.

It's Back!!  The Summer Fun Café opens on June 19th and serves a hot, nutritious lunch to all children 18 and under, through August 18th.  No registration required, just a good appetite!  Brought to you by the San Diego Unified Scho

It's Back!!  The Summer Fun Café opens on June 19th and serves a hot, nutritious lunch to all children 18 and under, through August 18th.  No registration required, just a good appetite!  Brought to you by the San Diego Unified Scho

Party Bridge for ages 16 - Adult. Experience necessary.

Ms. Henderson will assist adults with various ESL (English as a Second Language) needs such as writing, reading, and speaking in everyday life.

Mind-Body Fitness for Older Adults is a restorative and contemplative class designed to promote physical and emotional balance, release stress, and create greater inner awareness through Hatha Chair Yoga.

Learn the art of knitting. See how much fun knitting can be. Open to all ages and skill levels. Bring a pair of needles and we'll help get you going; yarn available if needed. See how much fun and gratifying knitting can be!

Baby and Me Yoga is geared toward babies 4 weeks old to pre-crawling only.  Mom and baby will bond during this fun and intimate session. 

All animals, plants & organisms in a habitat are connected, working together to create an ecosystem. Join us to discover all the different animals that are the building blocks of an ecosystem and what job or role they play.

If you or someone you know is struggling with stress, tension, anxiety, panic, mood disorder, anger, fears - you are not alone! Join Recovery International for peer-led, self-help meetings.

Learn to see like an artist during this 4-week course!  Stacie Greene from Arts for Learning San Diego will help you explore a variety of approaches to representational drawing.

The Children’s class includes fun poses for parents and kids, yoga story time and a bit of singing.  Watch as your child transforms his or herself into a cat, a monkey, a dog, a lion and much more!  Class is geared toward children ages 3

A full half hour of children’s music! Mr. Mark plays the guitar and leads the singing with new and traditional children’s songs. We supply the maracas and the lyrics. It is great fun, come join us!

Classes are free.  Enroll anytime in class.  Wear appropriate clothing and shoes for physical activity.  Weights and mats will be needed.  The class helps improve balance, strength, stamina and flexibility.

Enjoy the health benefits of this gentlest form of Yoga.  No mats needed; just wear comfortable clothing you can stretch in. 

Join us every Tuesday for stories with Mrs. Toya.

HEAL with HeART is an art program for downtown San Diegans impacted by homelessness. It will focus on beautifying the community with the healing power of art. Group and self-guided projects are included.

The Innovation Lab is a makersapce on the 3rd floor of Central Library. It's free for everyone to use. 

Chair Yoga is a great practice for everyone, as it deepens flexibility and strengthens personal body awareness.  Chair Yoga also provides a way for aging adults and people with disabilities to practice yoga.  Every Tuesday.

Mind/Body Fitness provides a way for older adults and people with disabilities to practice yoga and mindfulness. It is a great practice for everyone, as it deepens flexibility and strengthens personal body awareness.  Every Tuesday.

Try your hand at frosting and decorating a cupcake.  A former cake decorator will provide tips and tricks to make your cupcake stand out!

Free play with LEGO bricks encourages creativity and improves social skills.

The Summer Reading Program theme this year is Reading By Design, so come enjoy films about artists and designers on our big screen!  This week's feature is "Big Eyes," the 2014 film starring Amy Adams & Christoph Waltz that was&n

Join us this summer for sessions designed to prevent "Summer Slide" and help studnets build their Math and Reading skills throughout the summer.  Studnets are assessed at the beginning of each session to see where they need assistance, then g

Homework centers are open free of charge to students in need of homework help. No pre-registration is required

Make and take home a clever creation.  Materials and instructions provided.  For families and children ages 4-12.

Come learn, play and create with LEGOs.

Read a favorite story to a furry canine friend.  This is a great chance to practice reading aloud!  For children of all ages.

Read a favorite story to a furry canine friend.  This is a great chance to practice reading aloud!  For children of all ages.

Read a favorite story to a furry canine friend.  This is a great chance to practice reading aloud!  For children of all ages.

Design your own pinback button to keep or give to friends and family!

Summer dates:
June 27
July 25
August 22

Reading by Design Craft Time Presents How to make a motorized Art Bot. 

Perfect for ages 5+

Space is Limited. Please use the following registration to register.

Read a favorite story to a furry canine friend.  For children of all ages.

All levels of experience are welcome. All ages, children and adults!

This is an organized multiplayer video game competition. All levels and ages are welcome.  

Join us for stories and sing-alongs! Bring your library card to check out books !

Stories can really get you moving!  An elementary teacher/yoga instructor helps kids unwind with a storytime that incorporates books, songs, scarves and movement.  Please bring a mat or towel.  Ages 3-8.  Every Tuesday. 

Stretch your imagination and discover the artist within you've always known existed! Create fabulous crafts! In this program, get detailed instructions on how to make a craft you'll be able to take home! We provide the supplies!

Bring your favorite teddy bear or fuzzy friend; make a tent for him/her to spend the night at the library! Come back to pick up your friend the next day and see what happened overnight.

In this program, Craig Newton demonstrates how songs are put together with melodies, rhythms and words.

The Amazing Dana will astound you with magic and laughter! Part of Clairemont Library's Summer Reading Program!

Join Ms. Kim for music, songs, stories, activities, arts & crafts, and socializing.

This program is perfect for babies and toddlers.

Run by kids for kids, the Kids Book Club gives young people a chance to get together and read and appreciate literature.

Learn basic scientific concepts!  Conduct simple experiments!  This program is especially designed for children ages 5-10.  Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult.  This program meets on the second and fourth

Piano lessons for beginners. Not currently accepting new students unless previously arraigned with the music teacher. 

Learn how to play chess, or hone your skills!  Chess is a great way to improve logical thinking skills and math ability.  All levels welcome.  Ages 18 and under.  2^nd & 4^th Tuesdays.

Join Miss Kim for a fantastically fun program containing basic crafts, music, and the occasional story! Bang sticks together! Animate puppets! Sing catchy tunes! It's time for fun!

Free classes to prepare for the Citizenship Test and Interview for all English levels. No cost. Books and study materials provided.

Join us for some summer fun, magicical engagement and lots of laughs!!

Relaxation for your mind!

Coloring Benefits: Stress reduction, calms the mind, inspires focus, connects with your inner child.

Crochet Basics/Build Your Own Crocheted Cactus:

Come meet the coolest clown in town! THE Ronald McDonald will be rocking out in our library, and he can't wait to see you there!

Bring the whole family to explore design solutions discovered through pollution.

All ages are welcome.

Get cozy and join us for pajama story time.  We will read books and sing songs.  Feel free to wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal!  Babies, toddlers, and bigger kids welcome.

Stuffed animals want to have fun, too!  Bring your favorite stuffed animal to our Pajama Storytime (or any other time during that day) and they will enjoy a fun-filled sleepover at the library! You’ll be able to keep up wi

Part of the Summer Reading Program. No registration required. 

Join us the last Tuesday of each month for a lively discussion of the book club selection.  Tonight's selection is "The Storied Life of A. J.

The adventures of Gustave H, a legendary concierge at a famous hotel from the fictional Republic of Zubrowka between the first and second World Wars, and Zero Moustafa, the lobby boy who becomes his most trusted friend.

Children are invited to an evening storytime. Feel free to come dressed in your pajamas!

This month's banned book is Arabian Nights, Vol. 2, translated by Husain Haddawy.

Children will enjoy stories, songs, and a craft.  Pajamas optional!

Gather around and sing to favorite children's songs led by Miss Kim!

Learn the art of knitting. Bring a pair of needles and we’ll help get you going; yarn available if needed. See how much fun and gratifying knitting can be! Open to all ages and skill levels.