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.
Chair Yoga promotes circulation, peace, and relaxation. Please wear comfy clothes.
This program repeats on the 1st & 3rd Friday of each month.
Conversation Cafe
Practice your English skills in a friendly, informal setting. Adults of all skill levels are welcome to join in the conversation!
Bring your device to the Circulation Desk, and staff members will show you how to download SDPL's free eBooks and eAudiobooks.
Daytime Book Club
The Daytime Book Club meets the first Friday of each month. A limited number of copies of the selected books are available at the Circulation Desk for checkout.
Love Books? Enjoy watching films? Then come and join us! Participants will be reading select titles and then view corresponding films based on the books. The book & film selected for the month of October is "October Sky".
Preschoolers are invited to listen to stories and sing songs
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.
Miss Fran presents stories and songs for little ones.
Story Time and craft with Miss Cammy
Entertaining stories and fun crafts for children.
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
The one-of-a-kind Trolley Dances are back at the Central Library! Come and see these 8-minute dance performances in the Lobby between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Performances will be performed approximately every 45 minutes.
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.
The Friends of the Tierrasanta Branch Library invites you to our monthly book sale! Find a gift for a loved one or treat yourself!
The sale takes place the first weekend of the month.
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.
We’ve brought the yoga studio to our community!
Friends of the Library Members can get early access to Fiction and Media materials. Join the Friends of the Library today!
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.
**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!
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.
Video Game Fridays
Wii gaming with your friends, get your game on!
Arts & Crafts for Kids
Hands-on projects to inspire creativity! Led by high school students from The Bishops School.
Chess Club
All levels of experience are welcome. All ages, children and adults!
Join us for a different (family friendly) movie every Friday.
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.
Interested in plants? Join our Garden Club!
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!
STEAM Academy for Kids: Boom! Volcanoes!
What is a volcano? Why does it erupt? Learn all about eruptions, lava, magma and more! This program is geared toward kids ages 4-8.
Learn basic coding in Java and Python.
Students must bring their own Windows or Mac laptop.
Ages 10 years through 12th grade are welcome.
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.
Join us for a fantastic time at the library with stories, rhymes, and music followed by playtime with terrific toys, puzzles and more.