Share-a-Story readings feature San Diego authors who participated in the 2019 Local Author Showcase.
In honor & celebration of San Diego’s LGBTQ+ community, the San Diego Public Library welcomes you to join us at Virtual Pride 2020 from June 16th - July 17th.
Easy Folded Book Art Craft with Tami - Week 9 (paper star)
Join crafty expert Tami from the Mission Valley Library as she demonstrates how to take an old paperback book and turn it into art.
CreativeMornings is a monthly breakfast lecture series for creative types (including entrepreneurs, developers & crafters). Each event is free of charge, and includes a 20 minute talk, plus coffee!
Qi Gong (Chi Gong) is a simple preventative health method of relaxing and harmonizing the body. These gentle exercises are suitable for any age and health condition
ESL: INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION
The free ESL class focuses on conversation at the intermediate level. Limit 25. The term goes from 06/18/20 to 08/07/20. For more information call 760.757.2121, x8770.
Bilingual Storytime: No dejes que la paloma se acueste tarde
Mrs. Claudia is back again from the San Ysidro Library for another special Bilingual Storytime...this time featuring la Paloma, in "No dejes que la paloma se acueste tarde" another favorite by Mo Willems!
Babies & Books will be morphing into Baby Dance Party featuring members of Dance to Evolve!
We will have songs, parachutes, toys, and bubbles for your babies to dance, play, and interact!
Modern Classics Book Club: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
Welcome to our virtual book club! We will be discussing a wide variety of books ranging from classic selections to modern literature.
Current Selection
Join us for a storytime that fosters early literacy! Features books, songs, action rhymes, and finger plays that invite participation. Afterwards, make a fun craft! Ages 1-5. Every Friday.
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.
Practice your English skills in a friendly, informal setting. Adults of all skill levels are welcome to join in the conversation!
Conversation Cafe meets every Friday.
Please join us for Ms. Ann’s Friday Storytime for a virtual storytime reading of “After the Fall: How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again” by Dan Santat. Thank you to the publisher, Roaring Book Press, for letting us share it with you.
Preschool Storytime
Children are invited to a fun storytime with books and singing. The first storytime of the month is usually bilingual (Spanish/English or Chinese/English).
SIGNS AT PLAY - BABY SIGNING STORYTIME
· Find out what’s going on in your baby’s mind by teaching him/her to sign.
· Strengthen your bond with baby.
Enjoy playtime with babies and toddlers in a relaxed atmosphere at the library while getting to know other families in the community. [Babies – 5 yrs.]
Join us for songs, games, and stories at Preschool Storytime. Children and their chaperones are invited to stay and play after storytime!
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!
Junior Makerspace
Experiments to try, crafts to create, and lots to learn! Kids ages 5 to 9 will love joining this hands-on program to learn, explore, discover, and create.
This program is appropriate for children ages 5 through 9.
Certified yoga instructor Miss Aryn combines simple yoga poses, stories and songs in a fun hour that encourages relaxation and gentle bonding.
Please bring your own towel or yoga mat.
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.
We’ve brought the yoga studio to our community!
Enjoy all levels of Yoga with Rebecca:
*$5 donation
*Bring a yoga mat and water
*Wear comfortable clothing
*Be prepared to remove your shoes
Learn fundamental and techniques for writing kids’ picture books, chapter books and young adult novels.
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.
Come enjoy a free screening of a film on the PB Library's big screen on the 2nd & 4th Fridays of most months. Free popcorn is served.
Read-Aloud: Pride and Prejudice
Join Librarian Christina Wainwright for a read-aloud from Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" every weekday at 3pm. Drinking tea while listening to this British classic is encouraged, but not required.
Video Game Fridays
Video Game Fridays - Come play video games on the Nintendo Switch with your friends.
Do you have what it takes to be a Lego Builder? Join us for open Lego time on Friday afternoons and let your creativity flow.
Arts and Crafts for preK – 6th Graders
The program is designed for PreK – 6th graders and is limited to 30 participants. No registration required.
Lego Builders Club
Join us for Lego Builders Club and build your own creation to display in our library.
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!
Chess Club
All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced.
If you don't know how to play chess, you can learn at Chess Club!
All ages, children and adults!
Paws to Read
Children are invited to read to certified therapy dogs to build reading confidence.
Hatha Yoga con rutinas yóguicas para el control de la respiración, y prácticas de meditación para mejorar la salud física, emocional, mental y espiritual.
Coloring for stress relief? You betcha. Join us at the Adult Coloring Club. Light refreshments.