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.

The Paradise Gardeners is a 501(c)(3), tax exempt organization that contributes to Southeastern San Diego’s diverse communities in areas of civic engagement, tree planting and other improvements, and educating community members in the disciplines

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. 

Ages 0-5

Get down and boogie while making new friends at our dance party!  Music, exercise, and bubbles!!  Creative dress up encouraged, but optional. 

Join us for indoor storytime. We'll read fun stories and sing songs. There will be take-home crafts, giveaways & more! Second Thursday of the month. All ages are welcome.

Join us for a storytime that fosters early literacy!  Features books, songs, action rhymes, and finger plays that invite participation.  Ages 1-5.  Every Thursday. 

Join us for stories, songs, puppets and fun!

Each Thursday children will be introduced to stories, adventures, finger play, song and lots of other fun. Each storytime will end with a special free play with toys. 

Prepare to be amazed as Mad Science explores the science behind magic! Learn how magicians use the principals of science to develop illusions.

Love to read and talk about books? Join the new Morning Book Club!

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 Loving Frank by Nancy Horan.

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!  

Kensington-Normal Heights Librarians will share stories, songs, and bubbles with children ages 3-5. Older and younger siblings welcome! Bring a blanket to sit on the grass. 

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

Preschool storytime for babies, toddlers, and all preschoolers!

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

Recommended for ages 2-5, this storytime program includes books, songs, games, and early literacy fun! A to-go craft will be provided at the end.

Join Ms Canndy as she presents Stories and Songs in Mandarin, followed by play and social time.

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.

This is a Storytime that supports cognitive development, social development and physical growth, language development, and sensory & motor development for your child incorporating playtime. Sensory Friendly.

In this Japanese tradition, a professional storyteller reveals a series of illustrations contained in a storybox as the narrative unfolds.  Before TV & comic books existed in Japan, there was Kamishibai (kami = paper; shibai = theatre).&n

Please join Miss Lea and Miss Ellie for storytime, songs, and some fun!

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.

Learn to use simple ASL signs to open a window into a baby and child's mind, lowering frustration, and enhancing bonding, speech, and literacy with music, stories, puppets, parachute & bubbles, all with ASL signs.

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.

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.

It's almost summer!

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.

Want to improve your computer skills or learn how to navigate the internet?  The Access 4 All Express offers FREE in-person classes for people of all skill levels. Don't have a device?

Get help using library apps such as Cloud Library, SDPL To Go and more. Bring your phone or tablet and we’ll help you make the most of the library apps you use most.

Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world. We welcome players with all levels of chess experience from beginners to advanced. Recommended for ages 10 and up.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Don't stop learning this summer!  stop by any of our Homework Centers to hone your skills.  We've got games, learning activities, STEAM crafts, and more fun ways to learn.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Have someone in your family who wants to learn how to play chess? Join us for our revamped Board Game Afternoon program now with Chess lessons!  Not interested Chess?

Stop by to celebrate National Best Friend Day at the Library!

Bring your BFF to make some personalized keychains using the Glowforge laser cutter, and 3D printer charms for bracelets and necklaces. 

Get messy, make mistakes, and prepare to make ART!

Join us every Thursday to get creative!

Joins us for a fun craft for children in honor of World Ocean's Day. Registration recommended.

Fun, exciting one hour art classes for ages 5 - 17, theme “Fun Sun Designs” perfect for heading into Summer. We will use cups for the circles, and markers to color with. Supplies provided, but limited; first come, first served.

Join author Deborah Holt Larkin for a discussion of A Lovely Girl: The Tragedy of Olga Duncan and the Trial of One of California's Most Notorious Killers, her stranger-than-fiction true crime story joined with a p

All levels of players are welcome. There will be instruction for beginners and opportunities for kids to play against other kids at their own level. Geared to Grades 1-5.

Interested in cosplay but not sure if you have the time or skills to come up with a costume?

Join us the 2nd and 4th Thursdays to play Switch games and board games!

Join the Healthy Adventures Foundation and learn how to cook healthy meals from around the world.

Join us every Thursday from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm for Courtyard Chess. Downtown Chess meets at the courtyard/1st floor lobby of the San Diego Central Library @ Joan ^ Irwin Jacobs Common. All ages are welcome to join. 

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch, PS4 and more.

A Series that will inform questions or concerns regarding individuals with Alzheimers