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

Get your child ready for their first day of school! For kids 4-5 years old and the guardians. **Space is limited, registration is required.**

Mornings with Master Teachers and Fellowship Artists
Weekdays August 3 – August 23*
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Please arrive 10 minutes early)
La Jolla Riford Library

An inclusive story time for ages 3-5 years, of all abilities, especially those with special needs.  Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and free play in a small group setting.  2nd, 3rd and 4th Wednesdays, 10:30-11:00 a.m.

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. 

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.

Dr. Sanchez is available to answer business development questions, review resources, and more. Please call the library to make an appointment.

Little ones are able to make noise, play, and meet new friends. This is a loosely structured, baby-led program of play, music, bubbles, songs and more. For babies and toddlers 0-2 years.

FREE summer lunches for kids. No proof of income is necessary. All children 18 years and younger are welcome.

Living Caost brings hands-on activities, up close animal interactions, and more! 

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

Save a Life - Donate Blood!

Please sign up online at: www.RedCrossBlood.org  Sponsor Code: SDLibrary

Appointments preferred.  Walk-ins welcome.

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

Are you looking to expand your technolog skills? We're here to help. Make an appointment for one-on-one assistance. Sign-up required.

Looking to meet up and work with other knitting and crocheting enthusiasts?

Home Start will be distributing food commodities to individuals and families until 2:30 pm or until food is gone. Please bring your own bag. 

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.

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

Join the La Jolla/Riford Library's Literary Book Club for lively discussions of today's modern literature.

With the help of some friendly puppets, Little Catbird’s songs come to life, telling stories inspired by nature, make believe and far away lands.  Experience a program full of theater, music, storytelling, and fun.

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.

Discover a world of bubbles you never knew existed! You will be amazed by the magic and science of bubbles, and you may even get put inside one.

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

Don’t wait to Communicate!  Open a window into your baby’s mind and personality with Baby Sign Language, and give your child a better way to commmunicate what she needs and wants.  

FREE summer snacks for kids. No proof of income is necessary. All children 18 years and younger are welcome.

Share a musical afternoon with Hullabaloo, an award-winning act featuring guitar, drums, songs, and smiles!

**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!

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.

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly tutors will provide assistance!  They'll guide you through math and science assignments, sit with you as you try to sound out words while readin

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

Join us the second Wednesday of each month for fun and trendy DIY crafts for teens.

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.

All "master builders" are welcome to take on a LEGO challenge each session, or build something unique, working together or solo.  For children and families ages 5-12.  2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 3:30-5:00pm.

Dr. Sanchez is available to provide job searching assistance, resume reviews, and more. Please call the library to make an appointment.

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.

Do you enjoy board games, card games or anything else gaming related? Well we have the program for you!

Join us for Library Game Night where we'll have plenty of board games to play with your family and friends!

Learn, play, and create with LEGOs! Children can build with LEGOs and display their creations in the library.

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!

Michael Rayner presents a fun-filled and hilarious show for all ages. A juggling show like no other, Michael performs strange amazing feats with with everyday objects!

Join us and be a part of the positive change that the Logan Heights Teen Advisory Group has been working hard towards since 2009. Group meets the second and fourth Wednesday of every month.

Creando una atmosfera positiva:  Todo aquello en lo que pensamos le damos poder.  Tips para dirigir el poder interno de manera "positiva."  Spanish program.

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.

This yoga class is suitable for beginners but will offer modifications and variations that challenge advanced students.

Coloring is not just for kids! Find out why coloring for adults is the latest & greatest way to de-stress! Come and spend some time relaxing with this mindful and calm creative expression.

Come indulge your artistic side and color your cares away at this fun and relaxing event!  Bring your own coloring book or use some of the fun pages provided by the library!

Fun crafts for children of all ages!

Nature Buttons:

This book club discusses both fiction and non-fiction works. Please inquire at the Circulation Desk for the current selection.

The Local Author features interviews with San Diego writers, affording them the opportunity to share information about themselves, and their work, with the community.    John was selected by the Friends of the San Diego Central

Come join us for the last Family Game Night of the Summer! All ages are welcomed and board games are provided. 

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.

This is a community meeting featuring updates from law enforcement, fire-rescue service, legislative and other community leaders. All are welcome. 

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

Amazing Dana is known as a magical comedian and his shows are filled with lots of laughable moments.

Promotes education and appreciation of culture and folklore through music, dance and traditional arts.

We will meet in the patio at Children's Area. For 4th – 6th graders and their parents. We will discuss One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia.

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.

August’s free family music program sponsored by the Friends of the Carmel Valley Library will be held on Wednesday, August 9 at 7:00 PM in the library’s community room.