Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play at Preschool Storytime! Come and build essential early literacy skills and foster a love of reading. Designed for children ages 3-5.

Robert Warren leads this popular qi gong class, a mind-body-spirit practice that improves one's mental and physical health by integrating posture, movement, and breathing technique.

Come join us with your little ones in the children's area at Mountain View/Beckwourth library branch for pre-school story-time. Enjoy stories, educational learning, and songs by your local librarian.

This entertaining and educational Signing Story Time with Jennifer Duncan is infused with joy and American Sign Language signs.

Join us for outdoor storytime at Olive Grove Park presented by the Balboa Branch Library. We’ll read fun stories and sing songs. There will be take-home crafts, giveaways & more! Please bring chairs or blankets. All ages are welcome.

Join like-minded bibliophiles to discuss fiction titles.  This program will be held on our outside patio. A limited number of each month’s selection will be available at the Circulation Desk.

Each child will create their own “Who Am I?” Game Book with the assistance of an adult!

Calling all animal-loving kids to Animal Island Adventure! You and a tribeful of friends will engineer your way through the animal kingdom, exploring life in diverse habitats – from rainforest to ice to the pets that live in our homes.

Create your own art using some favorite books for inspiration!  Learn how to make your own art pieces using a variety of techniques and materials. Space is limited, registration is required.

Open to the public and are free of charge. Play variety board games. Attendees should be fully vaccinated and have masks

Are you looking to learn some computer skills?  These sessions—with instruction, hands-on opportunities, and plenty of time for questions and answers—are just for you!  

Join Ms. Katia for an engaging preschool storytime that promotes a love of reading and quality together time. Featuring stories, songs, and fun! 

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month for a virtual storytime via Zoom, perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. Questions? Call 858-581-9934.

I'll show kids how to draw basic shapes.  Then we'll add other elements to those shapes to create popular objects like people, bunnies, cars, fish, caterpillars, houses, etc..  Throughout the lessen I'll have them color parts of those ob

I'll show kids how to draw basic shapes.  Then we'll add other elements to those shapes to create popular objects like people, bunnies, cars, fish, caterpillars, houses, etc..  Throughout the lessen I'll have them color parts of those ob

Mr. Erni and Mr. Jay will share stories, song, and bubbles with children ages 3-5. Older and younger siblings welcome! Bring a blanket to sit on the grass. 

Join us for a foot-stomping, wing-flapping, hand-clapping celebration of song that entertains both kids and families with the award-winning Hullabaloo!

For children of all ages and their families.

All young children and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs and rhymes. Held outdoors on the grass, bring a blanket or chair.  No Registration required. We hope to see you there!

Please join miss Minoo for storytime, songs, and some fun!

Storybox Theatre is a wonderful way to present illustrated stories to youngsters.  Storybox is the American name we have given to the Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai.  (Kami = paper; shibai = theatre).  A storytell

Each child will create their own “Who Am I?” Game Book with the assistance of an adult!

Instead of our typical weekly Thursday morning storytime, Mission Valley Library is proud to host S.T.E.A.M.works: The Puppet Musical, an incredible puppet show full of music, science,

Story Times are back at the Oak Park Library!

Get ready to listen, read, dance and create!

Some mornings will include pop-up crafts.

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

Come with us on a wild adventure as we meet animals from around the world and learn about their habitats.  Each trip ends with a hands-on activity.  Space is limited, register now!

Join the Fleet Science Center for a week-long virtual camp of science-themed activities. Conduct exciting experiments, intriguing investigations and have tons of fantastic fun!

A Mah Jong Group for adults is meeting every Monday and Thursday from 1:00pm-3:30pm. Knowledge of American Mah Jong rules is required to play. Please bring your own Mah Jong tiles if possible.

Interested in achieving better brain function while improving your memory, cognitive abilities, and strategic thinking? Then play chess!

Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world.

Start the summer with a mythic adventure set around 2,000 years ago across a series of islands in the South Pacific...

Join us for "DIY Rainforest Terrariums" to learn the importance of this diverse biome, and create your very own miniature rainforest. We'll GO WILD with this Hands-On workshop that's fun, educational, and not to be missed!

Jump on the path to discover the world of animals! Learn about animals from around the world and their unique abilities that help them thrive in this live animal program.

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Coaches will provide assistance!  They'll guide you through math and science assignments, sit with you as you try to sound out words while readi

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Coaches will provide assistance!  They'll guide you through math and science assignments, sit with you as you try to sound out words while readi

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Coaches will provide assistance!  They'll guide you through math and science assignments, sit with you as you try to sound out words while readi

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Coaches will provide assistance!  They'll guide you through math and science assignments, sit with you as you try to sound out words while readi

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Coaches will provide assistance!  They'll guide you through math and science assignments, sit with you as you try to sound out words while readi

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Coaches will provide assistance!  They'll guide you through math and science assignments, sit with you as you try to sound out words while readi

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Coaches will provide assistance!  They'll guide you through math and science assignments, sit with you as you try to sound out words while readi

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Coaches will provide assistance!  They'll guide you through math and science assignments, sit with you as you try to sound out words while readi

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Coaches will provide assistance!  They'll guide you through math and science assignments, sit with you as you try to sound out words while readi

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Coaches will provide assistance!  They'll guide you through math and science assignments, sit with you as you try to sound out words while readi

Join us this summer as we try to prevent the “Summer Slide” and help students build their Math and Reading skills! Students are assessed to see where they need assistance, then given specific activities to help them practice and learn.

This hands-on program introduces students to friction, forces, and the laws of motion. After experimenting with parachutes, students design and build their own roller coasters to investigate the fundamental laws of physics!

RoboThink workshops provide hands-on experience on engineering and STEM concepts.

Lions and Tigers and Bears…OH MY! Embark on an adventure by dancing your way through the jungle in this dance class at the library.

Children's Storytime with Miss Helene! Gather around in the Children’s area for an in-person storytime.  Miss Helene presents various themes and is known to wear fun costumes!  The theme for June will be Equity, Diversity, Inclusion.

Noteworthy Puppets presents S.T.E.A.M. Works: The Puppet Musical!

Whiz kids Max and Julie embark on a Hip-Hop musical S.T.E.A.M. adventure as they strive to take the top prize at the Science 

Join us every Thursday from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm for Courtyard Chess. Downtown Chess meets at the courtyard of the San Diego Central Library @ Joan ^ Irwin Jacobs Common. All ages are welcome to join.