Join us for simple stories, fun songs, and plenty of time to play and explore with Early Learning toys. Best for ages 2 and under. Stay for the bubbles at the end!
Friday Morning Storytime
Come and join us for stories, songs and fun every Friday morning!
Join us for a storytime that fosters early literacy! Features books, songs, action rhymes, and finger plays that invite participation.
Practice your English skills in a friendly, informal setting. Adults of all levels are welcome to join the conversation!
Bring your device to the Circulation Desk, and staff members will show you how to download SDPL's free eBooks and eAudiobooks.
For Toddlers 18 – 36 months and accompanying adults. Singing, stories, dancing and yoga: a different program every week. Limited to first 30 families upon arrival.
Preschool Storytime
Children are invited to a fun storytime with books, singing, and puppets. The first storytime of the month is usually bilingual (Spanish/English).
Join Mr. Luan as he takes you on an energetic and humorous storytime ride! Songs will be sung, character voices will be many! In this program, the stories really do come to life! Oh, yeah: we do a little dancing too!
SIGNS AT PLAY...SIGNING STORYTIME
· Find out what’s going on in your baby’s mind by teaching him/her to sign.
· Strengthen your bond with baby.
· Lessen frustration brought on by miscommunication by giving baby a way to tell you what he/she wants.
Let's Make Music
Fun and creative activities for children through dance and movement.
Miss Fran presents stories and songs for little ones.
Noteworthy Puppets presents " Jack and the Beanstalk" A classic tale of freindship, forgivness and following your dreams comes to life with original songs and beautiful handmade puppets!
Join us for a fantastic time at the library with stories, rhymes, and music followed by playtime with terrific toys, puzzles and more.
Digital Music Demystified - A Tech for Seniors Program (An OASIS Event)
Are you new to the world of streaming music? Do you want to find ways to listen to music using your computer of mobile device? Join us for this informative and interactive workshop!
Presented by OASIS San Diego.
Baby and Toddler Story Time
Make new friends, hear a story and spend quality time with the baby or toddler in your life at the library!
Join us every Friday inside the computer lab for help with general questions on computers and their programs.
No advance sign up in required!
San Diego Continuing Education Class- Writer's Workshop
Learn fundamental and advanced creative writing techniques. Offered by S.D. Continuing Ed
Have a fun, varied workout using a mixture of light aerobics including dance steps, chair aerobics, toning with weights and bands, standing leg exercises, balance work, and cool-down stretches.
Have a fun, varied workout using a mixture of light aerobics including dance steps, chair aerobics, toning with weights and bands, standing leg exercises, balance work, and cool-down stretches.
Have a fun, varied workout using a mixture of light aerobics including dance steps, chair aerobics, toning with weights and bands, standing leg exercises, balance work, and cool-down stretches.
Parents and children work together to learn new ways of approaching math problems. Children will be required to work with other children and adults. This group is led by Dr. A.
We’ve brought the yoga studio to our community!
Metro Career Workshop: Labor Market Websites
At this workshop by San Diego Metro Career Center, learn how to navigate the best labor market information websites.
Downtown Chess
Are you the next Judith Polgar? Do you have what it takes to dethrone Magnus Carlsen? Come and join us every Friday and be part of the biggest casual chess club in San Diego.
A loosely structured baby-led program of play, music, stories, and songs to encourage your baby’s growth and discovery of the world around them! Welcome to babies 0-2 years & their caregivers.
Author, Wanjiru Warama, will discuss her first book, a memoir, Unexpected America. Warama was born and raised in British colonial Kenya, where she lived with her many siblings and illiterate farm-worker parents.
If you have tech questions about your phone, tablet or laptop, bring them in and talk to our expert. This informal learning session will help you get the most from your devices.
Arts & Crafts for Kids
Hands-on projects to inspire creativity! Led by high school students from The Bishops School.
Arts and Crafts for preK – 6th Graders
Drawing, painting, crafting, creating...whatever the project, we'll be having fun expressing ourselves and inventing new creations! For preK - 6 graders. Some project have small pieces so parental supervision is recommended!
Learn the science behind the foods you eat in these fun hands-on workshops. Spaces are limited; Registration required. For grades 2nd through 6th.
Chess Club
All levels of experience are welcome. All ages, children and adults!
LEGO Creators Club
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 Fridays, 3:30-5:00pm.
Friday Family Flick
Come and join us for a family friendly film every friday.
This week we will be showing "TBD"
Join us for a different (family friendly) movie every Friday.
Record a Young Adult Book Trailer for Teen Read Week
We all have a story to tell! In honor of this year's Teen Read Week 'Unleash Your Story' through your very own book trailer.
Join us for a lively discussion of Awkward by Svetlana Chmakova. Sign up and pick up a copy today!
For 3rd - 6th graders
Kids Meet Mandarin
Kids of all ages are invided to learn basic words, phrases in Mandarin.
Bring your eReader and receive support and guidance on how to use the library's eCollection. Assistance provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
Lego Time
Kids: build, build, BUILD to your heart's content! Our LEGOS can't wait to meet you! Skyscrapers, automobiles, airplanes, spaceships: create these and more! Learn basic building science while having loads of fun!
Learn basic coding in Java and Python.
Students must bring their own Windows or Mac laptop.
Ages 10 years through 12th grade are welcome.
Learn how to do this beautiful paper-craft technique.
Join us for fun crafts. Geared towards children, but all ages are welcome.
Paws to Read
Children are invited to read to certified therapy dogs to build reading confidence.