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

Register now. Classes are free. Simply register in class on the first day.

Registration is required for each event. Please register one month prior by calling 858-552-1668 or at the Youth Services Desk. Registered children will begin being admitted to Tinker Lab starting at 10:30am, sharp.

Active little ones and their caregivers will have fun singing songs, dancing and reading while laying the foundation for future reading success.

A loosely structured program of play, music, stories, and songs to encourage your baby and toddler's growth and discovery of the world around them.  You are welcomed to join us for a fun learning experience.

These are no cost classes for parents with children age 0-5.  Classes give you opportunities to:

Have you ever thought about writing a memoir?  Or have you already started your memoir but could use input from others?

Explore your musical talent through learning the fundamentals of piano techniques. Keyboards will be provided. For seniors (+55) and Adults (+18) welcome. Free class, enroll anytime in class.

Meet for different monthly book selections every third Tuesday of the month.

Come and participate in formal guided meditation and learn how to be more present in your life.

Jennifer Duncan with Signs at Play! introduces a theme of American Sign Language vocabulary with a fun song and then reinforces the signs with a craft or game.

Join us for a hot, nutritious lunch for all children ages 17 and under.  No registration required.  Sponsored by San Diego Unified School District and the USDA.

Join us for a hot, nutritious lunch for all children ages 17 and under.  No registration required.  Sponsored by San Diego Unified School District and the USDA.

Free summer lunches for kids ages 3-18. 

Party Bridge for ages 16 - Adult. Experience necessary.

Mind-Body Fitness for Older Adults is a restorative and contemplative class designed to promote physical and emotional balance, release stress, and create greater inner awareness through Hatha Chair Yoga.

Baby and Me Yoga is geared toward babies 4 weeks old to pre-crawling only.  Mom and baby will bond during this fun and intimate session. 

This interactive lapsit Storytime is for our littlest patrons!  Join Miss Kim for 30 minutes of stories, music and movement designed for early learning. Encourages language learning and cognitive development for young babies.

If you or someone you know is struggling with stress, tension, anxiety, panic, mood disorder, anger, fears - you are not alone! Join Recovery International for peer-led, self-help meetings.

Help the earth and become an Earth Hero! Learn about nature in a fun and interactive setting. Explore the outdoors and identify nature’s sounds, how we live together, and what wildlife can be found in your community.

Knit our community together, while we either learn how to knit or work on our own projects.  Please bring yarn, needles, your project, and come ready to knit with Eileen Adler.  This programs repeats on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, as

Math is fun, especially when it's Monkey Math! Learn new math skills while engaging with fun crafts and challenging activities.

Kindergarten-2nd grade

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

The Children’s class includes fun poses for parents and kids, yoga story time and a bit of singing.  Watch as your child transforms his or herself into a cat, a monkey, a dog, a lion and much more!  Class is geared toward children ages 3

Classes are free.  Enroll anytime in class.  Wear appropriate clothing and shoes for physical activity.  Weights and mats will be needed.  The class helps improve balance, strength, stamina and flexibility.

Welcome back, Quidditch fans. Join us for our 2nd year of another Quidditch tutorial, as fantasy becomes reality in this mixed gender sport. Test your strength and endurance as you dodge bludgers, score with the quaffle, and catch t

Mind/Body Fitness provides a way for older adults and people with disabilities to practice yoga and mindfulness. It is a great practice for everyone, as it deepens flexibility and strengthens personal body awareness.  Every Tuesday.

In this self-paced lab with instructor support, choose the subjects you need, including beginning and advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Access, and typing!

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

We supply the Legos, you provide the creativity!  Children ages 5-12 are invited to unleash their imaginations and build!   Parent assistance is required for all children age 8 and under.  This program meets on the first and th

Come join us for crafts sponsored by Bayview Fleet and Family Support Center.

We have several 2-4 players games and building toys to choose from including: Q-B Maze 2.0, Gravity Maze, Poppa’s Pizza Topple, Dizzios, Lazer Maze and more!

For ages 4 years and up!

Join us for a nutritious snack for all teens ages 13-17.  No registration required.  Sponsored by San Diego Unified School District and the USDA.

PiGRRL Zero Workshop:  Soldering

Build your own handheld gaming device and develop your skills with 3D printing, vinyl cutting, soldering, and coding.  Must attend/register for all sessions.

Promise Zone Safety Committee monthly meeting.

Come make a unique and fun craft with Miss Cheryl every Tuesday afternoon. All ages are welcome, but children under 8 require adult supervision.

Join us this summer for sessions designed to prevent "Summer Slide" and help students build their Math and Reading skills throughout the summer.

Join us this summer for sessions designed to prevent "Summer Slide" and help students build their Math and Reading skills throughout the summer.

Join us this summer for sessions designed to prevent "Summer Slide" and help students build their Math and Reading skills throughout the summer.

Join us this summer for sessions designed to prevent "Summer Slide" and help students build their Math and Reading skills throughout the summer.

Join us this summer for sessions designed to prevent "Summer Slide" and help students build their Math and Reading skills throughout the summer.

Join us this summer for sessions designed to prevent "Summer Slide" and help students build their Math and Reading skills throughout the summer.

Join us this summer for sessions designed to prevent "Summer Slide" and help students build their Math and Reading skills throughout the summer.

Join us this summer for sessions designed to prevent "Summer Slide" and help students build their Math and Reading skills throughout the summer.

Join us this summer for sessions designed to prevent "Summer Slide" and help students build their Math and Reading skills throughout the summer.

Join us this summer for sessions designed to prevent "Summer Slide" and help students build their Math and Reading skills throughout the summer.

Kids can develop their artistic skills while enjoying a fun craft time.

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

Read a favorite story to a furry canine friend.  This is a great chance to practice reading aloud!  For children of all ages.

Create and design objects in 3D! Get expert guidance in making your own creation. After finishing a design in class, bring your design to the 3D Lab during open hours to print. Free & for all ages.

All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced.

All ages, children and adults!

During week two of Coding Camp, students will continue their training in Java, but will cover more advanced topics such as graphics, and interfaces.

Ms. Linda will entertain you with stories and songs.

Stories can really get you moving!  An elementary teacher/yoga instructor helps kids unwind with a storytime that incorporates books, songs, scarves and movement.  Please bring a mat or towel.  Ages 3-8.  Every Tuesday. 

Our twice monthly meeting of the Teen Advisory Council of Students (TACOS). We're accepting new members! 

Stretch your imagination and discover the artist within you've always known existed! Create fabulous crafts! In this program, get detailed instructions on how to make a craft you'll be able to take home! We provide the supplies!

Make a rocket from a straw and paper. Test it to see how far and how high it can fly!

Ages 3 & up, supplies and space limited — please be on time. 
Sign-up to reserve a spot starting a week in advance.

Georgette Baker provides bilingual (Spanish/English) children’s and family shows featuring songs, stories, silliness and lots of audience participation.  She brings her rich experience of living and traveling throughout the w

Join the San Diego Law Library for the ninth annual Lindley Law & Comics panel at the San Diego Public Library. This year, our panelists will cover multiple facets involved in the business of comics.

The Classic Show is highly entertaining, full of stage illusions, grounds magic and comedy.    Rafael & Katia performs all over southern California and has appeared in over 30 TV networks.

Join Ms. Kim for music, songs, stories, activities, arts & crafts, and socializing.

This program is perfect for babies and toddlers.

Join us to learn about basic computer programs using our Google Chromebooks. Explore the web, create an email account and learn about the library’s website. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays.

By building with LEGO blocks and DUPLO bricks, kids can learn by exploring with new ideas, sharing concepts and strategies with other attendees, and simply letting their imaginations run wild.   Each creation is put on display in the lib

All are welcome to attend! Bring your needlework (crochet, knitting, needlepoint, etc.) and spend some time working along with like-minded folks. Fun and informal!

Free supper meals for kids ages 3-18 Monday-Friday 5-6pm

Join Miss Kim for a fantastically fun program containing basic crafts, music, and the occasional story! Bang sticks together! Animate puppets! Sing catchy tunes! It's time for fun!

Join us for an evening session of stories and literature!

Stick around after LEGO Playtime for fun stories provided by Grandma Kathy!

When Kathy cannot be with us, enjoy the story stylings of Ms. Sandy!

Students will learn about an exciting time in human history: man’s first landing/walk on the moon! They will learn parts of a rocket: cone, body and fins, and their role in rocket flight.

Presented by Community Assistance Support Team (CAST), supporting partner SAY San Diego

Attend a free health workshop to learn about stroke symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options. A stroke program nurse manager will explain risk factors and lifestyle changes that can help you prevent a stroke.

Explore the art of Harry Potter with a special spotlight presentation from Jim Kay, artist behind the Harry Potter Illustrated Editions.

Literature Comes to Life provides interactive assemblies. Children become storybook characters and participate in bringing beloved fairy tales and award winning stories to life.

Learn to play chess for the first time or practice your latest strategies with other players. All skill levels are welcome.

Found object juggling with Michael Raynor!

Bring your mat, water, and wear comfortable clothing to this free weekly yoga class.  Bilingual.

Bring your mat, water, and wear comfortable clothing to this free weekly yoga class.  Bilingual.

Twins journey to the Middle East to discover their family history and fulfill their mother's last wishes.

Starring Lubna Azabal, Melissa Desormeaux-Poulin, Maxim Gaudette. 2011. 130 minutes. R. Free refreshments for movie-goers!

There's no assigned reading.  BYOB (or find one in the library). 

No pressure to say something smart. Just the awesomeness of reading with friends in companionable silence.

This event has been cancelled for Tuesday, July 17. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Meets every third Tuesday of the month to discuss titles of interest in a thoughtful and respectful environment

The current selection is available at the front desk.

What's better than reading the latest thriller, crime novel, romance or history book? Having a group of people reading the same thing and sharing their impressions!

Learn the art of knitting. Bring a pair of needles and we’ll help get you going; yarn available if needed. See how much fun and gratifying knitting can be! Open to all ages and skill levels.