Mommy and Me Happy Hour
Mommies (and Daddies too) are invited to get to know other parents in the community while your child plays with their neighbors! Age-appropriate toys and games will be provided for the little ones to play with. Parents can meet new fri
English as a Second Language Class (ESL)
Free, non-credit, English as a Second Language Class for adults, presented by Palomar College:
This lap-sit storytime encourages bonding and introduces a love for books by using song, movement, rhythm and rhyme.
Baby/Toddler Storytime includes stories and songs
Stories, Music, Learning and Movement for 0-2 year olds! Limited to the first 20 families upon arrival.
Join us for a super fun performance that combines American Sign Language with songs, stories, and engaging toys and props.
Babies ages birth to one year old and their caregivers will enjoy songs, lap-sits and rhymes that foster early literacy skills.
Improve your balance and mobility with slow, controlled movement.
Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play in this special storytime meant to encourage a love of reading and build essential early literacy skills.
Social Media Job Search (Facebook & Twitter)
Social Media offers many opportunities to connect with each other. It also offers a number of ways to connect with employers, find out what jobs are available and apply.
Stories, Music, Learning and Movement for 3 and 4 year olds! Limited to the first 20 families upon arrival.
Children and their families are invited to join storyteller extraordinaire Ms. Kathie for fabulous stories, rich rhymes, and scintillating songs! This lively storytime is sure to warm the heart!
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!
Preschool Craft Time
Join us for a fun and simple craft geared towards preschoolers.
Children enjoy stories and songs while learning key vocabulary in American sign language. For families with children ages 0-5.
Toddler Storytime is designed for preschoolers to develop their motor skills and improve language learning through song, stories, play and bubbles.
Come join Mr. Mark for a fun morning filled with music and stories. Sit back and relax while enjoying a book and developing early literacy skills.
If you want to introduce your little one to yoga or practice yoga with your toddler, this class is for you! Come join us for songs, fun poses, and a special yoga story time for parents and kids. For toddlergs ages 1-4.
Certified yoga instructor Miss Abby incorporates simple yoga poses, stories and songs in a fun hour that encourages relaxation and gentle bonding. Please bring your own towel or yoga mat.
Music & Movement
Sing, Dance and Play! Children enjoy songs and movement activities that build motor skills and increase independence.
Preschool Storytime includes stories and songs.
Storytime with Ms. Joyce.
Stories, songs, fingerplays and fun; for children and their caregivers.
A story time designed for toddlers, featuring songs, rhymes, and finger plays.
Aryn Rannazzisi leads a gentle paced class combining breath work and postures to promote strength, flexibility and balance. This all-level class will include inversions, backbends and sun salutations.
A gentle, slow-paced yoga with Patti Bozorgchami. Learn simple breathing exercises and relaxation techniques.
In this 6-session course, San Diego Writers Ink Executive Director, Kristen Fogle, will take you through the process of writing a memoir in easy, manageable steps. For both beginners and seasoned writers, you will walk away with a framework,
Learn signs to use with your baby! Signing fun with songs, stories, and finger plays as well as tips for using sign language as a preverbal communication tool with your baby. Recommended for ages 0+.
Weekly baby signing with stories, sing-a-longs, and bubble time to strengthen your bond with your child.
This program is designed for our youngest learners with the shortest attention spans, ages birth to 3 years old.
Find out what's going on in your baby's mind, strengthen your bond with your baby, and lessen frustration brought on by miscommunication.
Come join other seniors for this fun and healthy activity!
Oasis at the Library
Help your baby or toddler discover the world around them with play, music, art, stories and songs.
Babies and Toddlers, ages 0-3 years, and their parent/caregiver are welcome.
The Friends of the La Jolla Library present Free Movies & Popcorn, shown on the last Monday of every month at 2:00pm.
LEGO® League
This is a weekly LEGO® freestyle build session where creating, learning, and collaborating is the key to making everything fit. All LEGO® pieces will be provided. Recommended for ages 3 and up.
Paws to Read
Children can read aloud to trained and certified therapy dogs. “Paws for Reading” is designed to help children improve their reading skills and confidence in reading out loud.
Listen to stories about animals, natural phenomena, basic scientific principles, culture, and much more. Each session will also feature a craft or a simple experiment. This program is recommended for children ages 6 through 10. &n
Casual public chess meet open to all ages and skill levels.
Do Your Homework @ the Library
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
Do Your Homework @ The Library
Homework centers are open free of charge for students in need of homework help. No pre registration is required.
Do Your Homework @ the Library
Free for students and their families in need of homework help.
K through 8.
No registration required.
Do Your Homework @ the Library
Homework help is free to students & their families. Pre-registration is not required.
Homework Help/Ayuda con la Tarea
If you're in grades K-8 and you need help with your homework, stop by and let one of our tutors help you out.
Learn American Sign Language in a fun and interactive way during our Signing Crafts and Games Program. We’ll spend 45 minutes learning signs through songs, crafts and/or games.
All materials supplied!
This lap-sit storytime encourages bonding and introduces a love for books by using songs, movement, rhythm & rhyme.
Join in the fun of performance at Drama Games, where 4-8 year olds will enjoy learning some of the basics of the performing arts. Participants will learn about memorizing lines, working together, stage presence, and more with our v
Lego Builders Club
Learn, play, and create with LEGOs! Children can build with LEGOs and display their creations in the library
Jammin' @ the Library: Guitar Instruction
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.
Classes are free. Enroll anytime in class. San Diego Continuing Education will help you better use technology to communicate with others. Beginning with the basics, you will build your understanding of technology in a discu
Homework Help
Looking for a pleasant environment to do your homework? We have qualified homework coaches, study supplies, a friendly workspace, and a library of resources!
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.
Arts and Crafts
Join us for Arts and Crafts! All materials provided. No registration needed. For children 5 and up.
Lego Club at the Library
Come and create something fun and wonderful with Legos! Can you make a Lego schoolbus, a green chalkboard, a lunchbox, a schoolhouse... join us on the patio and find out.
MIDDLE SCHOOL MONDAYS
Middle School Mondays are for kids aged 8-13 to meet up at the library for games, crafts, experiments and snacks.
Stop by the library after school for some free play! Benefits of free play include strengthening problem-solving skills and social skills. Play with anything from our Toy Library including Legos.
A program that fuses Latin rhythms with easy-to-follow moves. The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt while burning fat.
Volunteer led homework help for students in grades K-12.
Swing dance on the Library Rooftop! San Diego’s premiere swing dance instructor, Joel Plys, will lead a free introductory lesson and host a rooftop dance under the Dome!