Free, non-credit, English as a Second Language Class for adults, presented by Palomar College:

Fun poses for parents and kids.  Watch as your child transforms into a cat, a monkey, a dog, a lion and much more!  For families with children ages 1-4.  1st Wednesday, 10:30-11am

Listen to simple books, do lap rhymes, finger rhymes and sing songs. Then play with fun educational toys while your grownups chat. For babies and toddlers and their caregivers.

Join our Children’s Librarian Miss Luz for stories, songs, fingerplays, and lots of fun!  This Storytime is designed especially for children ages  2-4.   This program meets every Wednesday. 

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

The World Building Workshop is for teens who want to learn how to design internally consistent, fascinating and fantastic worlds. These worlds can be an exercise in imagining new possibilities, or as settings for role-playing games or stories.

During this 3-day workshop, you will have an opportunity to design a 2D floor plan and then use foam core to build a mini 3D architectural model to scale.

Weekly projects are designed to introduce various art techniques and inspire creative process.

Early literacy lapsit storytime with music, fingerplays and books. Encourages language learning and cognitive development for young babies. Gives parents an opportunity to meet other parents while babies socialize and play.

 Instructors are from Silver Age Yoga.  Every class utilizes chairs but please bring your  own exercise mat if desired.  No reservations required.

Enjoy free classics in the library’s meeting room!  Films are shown on select Wednesdays at 1:00 PM.  All children 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. 

 Tweens and Teens...Come and design with us at the library! Try your hand at designing your own Qixel, making a 3-D hand, creating a Nautical bracelet and learning to face paint.

Summer movies at the library.  Each week we will present a different family movie.  Snack provided.

Make a craft to take home!  Crafts are suitable for ages 3-13 but young kids should have a parent present.

Michael Rayner’s show is a combination of hilarious tricks and stunts with uproarious stand-up.  He balances a wheelbarrow on his chin, spins a cheeseburger on a umbrella just to name a few. 

You can be in a theatrical adaptation of the musical Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory!

Join us for fun crafts. Geared towards children, but all ages are welcome.

Sharks are often referred to as the villains of the oceans, but what role do they really fill?

Join us for a program which is perfect for babies and young toddlers:  short, fun and interactive.  

**New day and time**  Caregivers and children ages 2-8 are welcome to join us for a playful program that incorporates yoga, music, books and games!

Gain basic skills on using a computer, surfing the internet printing web pages, and using email. Sign-up at the Information Desk or call the RB Library.

Volunteers will help you create, design, and print objects in 3D!  All ages welcome!

Enjoy an interactive dramatic production as great stories like "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" and "Dog Breath" are brought to life!

Silver Age Yoga is designed so that seniors can safely participate at their level of comfort. Bring a yoga mat and water, wear comfortable clothing, and be prepared to remove your shoes.

To be announced.

Create origami art.  No registration required.  Materials provided. 

Join our Lego Club every Wednesday with our very own lego expert, Ms. Victoria for cool projects and talking shop. Open to all ages but adult supervision needed for ages under 5.

In Seminar Room 4, downstairs.

Explore your creative side and learn a new skill while working on STEAM projects.  For families and children ages 7-12.  1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 3:30-5:00 p.m.

Jammin’ @ the Library program offers free beginning guitar instruction for teens and adults at the San Diego Public Library’s Central Library in a series of group lessons.  The program is for ages 12 and up.

Make your own seashell wind chime! Sign-ups begin a week in advance. Space and supplies are limited. Ages 12 and up.

Do you want to learn how to use our eCollection like a pro? Stop by during this walk-in service with your device and get guidance, tips and advice on how to navigate the eCollection.

Please come and join us on the first and third Wednesday of every month in the OliverMcMillan I CAN! Center for a fun afternoon of knitting and crochetting. Beginners are always welcome. We will teach you the basics and supply all the materials!

Paint high, paint low.  Paint often so that your heart's all aglow.  Join Ms. Ana as she helps guide you through a fun paint session!

Work with ozobots as we explore coding, programming and completing challenges.

Join us for a fun and free animal show "Nature By Design" all about the natural beauty of wild life. 

In this camp, students will learn the basics of programming using the  Java language. Students will learn the programming fundamentals, how to create a simple text adventure, and will finish the camp with a GUI-based game. 

In this toe-tapping program, Craig Newton demonstrates how songs are put together with melodies, rhythms, and words to get us clapping, singing, and dancing. Featured instruments include guitar, banjo, violin, flute, drums, and more!

Kids can have fun and get creative while building with LEGO.

Paws for Reading is a program that allows children to read aloud to a therapy dog in order to improve reading and communication skills.

 Every month, we take craft ideas from Pinterest and try them out together using quality materials at this family-friendly craft time.

Fun crafts for children of all ages!

All ages welcomed. 

Plant-based versions of many traditional seafood recipes are delicious and good for you. Learn how to prepare Mock Tuna Salad, No-Shrimp Tacos, No-Fish Tacos and a Vegan Ceviche.

Free course to deepen your knowledge and practice of meditation.

Learn how to play or come hone your skills against other players. All skill levels are welcome to join whether you are just beginning or a chess grandmaster. All ages welcome.

Join us for stories, songs and a craft the whole family can enjoy.

Aryn Rannazzisi leads a gentle paced class combining breath work and postures (asanas) to promote strength, flexibility and balance. This all-level class will include inversions, back bends and sun salutations.

The original SilverWood duo, Diane Wilson and Gary Tuttle, will perform classical pieces on piano and flute. Works will include Rondeau by Jean-Joseph Mouret, Pavane by Gabriel Faure and Ferdinando Carulli’s Andantino, plus a few surprises.

Explore the wonderful wild mysteries of the animal world through disruptive coloration, camouflage, and more!  Meet exotic animals such as boas, alligators, and armadillos while learning about the importance of nature's designers!

Join us for a discussion of The Lost Wife by Alyson Richman.

Vistors/Volunteers welcome