August 20 — October 15, 2022
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.
Back to School Scavenger hunt
Let's go on a scavenger hunt. Find the clues and claim your prize.
Join us for "Sign-a-Story Circle Time" with Baby Sign Language Basics author, Monta Z. Briant. Parents learn how to use ASL signs for early communication with their babies through stories, songs, and other fun activities.
Signing Story Time
This entertaining and educational Signing Story Time with Jennifer Duncan is infused with joy and American Sign Language signs.
Due to the excessive heatwave, Storytime at the Park will be held at the Balboa Branch Library instead.
Themed Storytime
Come join us for Themed Storytime. Every week we will have a new theme so check our Facebook and Instagram pages to find out the theme.
Each week we will engage your child in stories, music and end with a craft!
Please join us with your young ones for Preschool Storytime & Craft!
Ms. Sandy will have fun stories, songs, and a special craft to share!
This event takes place every Thursday, excluding the 3rd Thursday of each month.
The Tierrasanta Library Monthly Book Club is held every 2nd Thursday of the month from 10:00 am-11:15 pm. This month's selection is Catch-22 by Joseph Heller.
Open to the public and are free of charge. Play variety board games. Attendees should be fully vaccinated and have masks
Mandarin Chinese Story Time
Join us for Chinese stories and songs with Ms. Canndy in the park. Bring a chair or a blanket. Dress to be comfortable sitting outside.
Join Ms. Katia for an engaging preschool storytime that promotes a love of reading and quality together time. Featuring stories, songs, and fun!
Virtual Preschool Storytime with Ms Rebecca
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.
Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Drawing Class with Mr. Luan
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
Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Drawing Class with Mr. Luan
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
Preschool Story Time In the Park
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.
Toddler and Preschool Storytime
Recommended for ages 2-5, this storytime program includes books, songs, games, and early literacy fun!
Please note: Weather permitting, this program will be held outdoors.
Preschool Storytime & Craft with Ms. Dana *OUTDOORS*
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.
Stay for an after-storytime craft project featuring a new craft each week.
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 for toddlers & preschoolers
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
Appointments are encouraged and walk-ins are welcome
Thursday Story Time
Story Times are back at the Oak Park Library!
Get ready to listen, read, dance and create!
Some mornings will include pop-up crafts.
Work on your flexibility, strength building and quiet your mind with functional movement practice. Participate at your own ability. Wear flexible clothing and bring any preferred yoga equipment.
Zoom Book Club-Midnight Library
Can’t make it to our in-person book club at the Carmel Mountain Ranch Library? Try this virtual alterative! A limited number of this month’s selection will be available at the Circulation Desk. This program is appropriate for adults 18 and up.
Boldly go... to the Central IDEA Lab to celebrate Star Trek Day!
Star Trek festivities* include:
Digital Navigator on-site
The Digital Navigator in the computer lounge provides FREE assistance with digital inclusion--including digital literacy, home connectivity, gaining access, to devices, and more!
Digital Navigator on-site
The Digital Navigator in the computer lounge provides FREE assistance with digital inclusion--including digital literacy, home connectivity, gaining access, to devices, and more!
Ikebana Japanese Floral Design
Learn to make one arrangement in each meeting. One-on-one criteques with students on their work will be conducted in each meeting. Explore other Japanese cultures, including tea ceremony, kimono Japanese cuisine and confection.
*CANCELLED - Pen to Paper Writing Group (will resume September 29th)
*CANCELLED. Will resume September 29th.
(P)LUCK: Improving Healthcare and the World - Book Talk & Author Event
Join Blair Sadler as he discusses the history and future of healthcare in America, from his new book (P)LUCK.
Knit and Crochet Circle
Bring your knit and crochet projects and socialize with fellow stitchers!
Participants agree to follow all relevant City of San Diego COVID protocols.
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.
The Patient Engagement Specialists (PES) team from Family Health Centers of San Diego (https://www.fhcsd.org/) will proudly serve the community and offer to schedule primary care appointments and physicals
Chess Club
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.
How to Work a Computer
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!
Open Office Hours
Teen Flix: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Doctor Strange teams up with a mysterious teenage girl from his dreams who can travel across multiverses, to battle multiple threats, including other-universe versions of himself, which threaten to wipe out millions across the multiverse.
Games, pizza, prizes, and information about our upcoming programs and events.
Chess Club
All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced.
All ages, children and adults!
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
Kids K through 8: having trouble with homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
Enjoy a selection of board games the whole family can play at this fun weekly event. We'll have Chess, Jenga, Chutes and Ladders, Connect 4 and more!
Get messy, make mistakes, and prepare to make ART!
Join us every Thursday to get creative!
Come join us at the Ocean Beach Branch Library every Thursday in the Children’s Area from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. Kids who participate will get to win cool prizes. Kids ages 3–12 are welcome. Adult supervision is required for younger kids.
Join us for the Pacific Beach Library's monthly book discussion! On September 8th at 4pm we'll discuss The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead.
Create It Thursday
Healthy Adventures: Healthy Cooking Class
Learn how to integrate more fruits, vegetables and whole grains into your diet, in a way that is tasty and doesn’t leave you feeling deprived of the foods they want!
Bring your homework to the library and get help on math, science, reading and more in a small-group setting. No appointment needed.
Downtown Chess @ San Diego Central Library Courtyard/1st floor Lobby
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.
The Teen Game is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch, PS4 and more.