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Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy simple stories, songs and community.  Reading practice helps young ones to develop school readiness skills and also encourages  perspective-taking, enhanced language ability, and critica

Join Children’s Librarian Miss Julie for stories, songs, fingerplays, and lots of fun!  This program is designed for children ages 2-4.

In this highly interactive, music-based storytime program, children have the opportunity to play musical instruments, learn beats with rhythm sticks, and dance and move to the sounds. All ages are welcome to attend.

STORIES, IMAGINATION & MORE

Each week we will practice our early literacy skills by:

· using our imagination,

Learn signs to use with your child! Signing fun with songs, stories, and finger plays as well as tips for using sign language as a preverbal communication tool with your little one.

Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play at Toddler Storytime!  Come and build essential early literacy skills and foster a love of reading. Designed for children ages 1-3.

Join Ms. Carrie, on Zoom, Wednesday mornings for virtual stories, songs, and fun that foster early literacy skills.

Dance, sing, laugh, and enjoy engaging stories with Carrie The Librarian! This program is recommended for ages 2-5 but all ages are welcome at this fun weekly program. 

Mind and Body Fitness is done mostly standing or in a chair. No mats required.
Space is limited to 25 people per class.

Be sure to get to the library a little early, this class fills up fast!

Learn about lifestyle changes and habits that everyone can use to maintain a healthy brain.

Focuses on the use of art as a creative expression and a therapeutic process.  Utilizes a variety of art media to promote self-expression, to develop coping skills, and to mediate emotional and physical challenges and limitations. 

The San Diego Opera Education Department will hold a Words & Music program youth summer session intensive July 6-16.

This bilingual program is designed for preschool children to experience both English and Tagalog in a fun, engaging setting. During each session, we will read stories and sing in both languages. 

It is how it sounds: Show & Tell!  Every child has the opportunity to share something in the course of the program!  If your child isn't much of a speaker yet, no worries!  He can show everyone

Join San Diego Public Library as we celebrate San Diego Pride 2023. PRIDE Storytime is a family-friendly way of recognizing and celebrating our diversity and individuality through age-appropriate stories & songs.

Ms. Jackie reads fun stories and sings songs followed by craft time.

Join us in Kensington Park every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 11am when Hullabaloo returns to play some foot-stomping musical fun! 

Aging in place seems to be a popular “buzz phrase” right now. But what exactly does it mean? What does it look like?

Are you unsure of how to share pictures from your phone? Are you baffled by Word?

Need tech help and tech resources?  The City of San Diego and SDFF is offering Free Digital Navigator services.  Drop-in or call for assistance. 1 (800) 350-6945

NEED TECH HELP AND TECH RESOURCES?!

The City of San Diego and the San Diego Futures Foundation are offering FREE Digital Navigator drop-in services.

Are you ready for fun and excitement and to learn about chemical reactions and the forces around us? Then get ready for Mad Science at the Library! In sponsorship with Lunch at the Library enjoy this pop-up event with us!

In partnership with the San Diego Unified  School District, Lunch @ Your Library will provide free hot lunches to children ages 0-18.

Presented by Write Out Loud San Diego, "StoryBox" is the American name given to the Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai.

Free Summer Lunch at San Diego Public Library. Monday-Friday from 12-1 PM. Ages 0-18. Join us!

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

For those who want to learn how to play the game of Mahjong, this is a series of six, 1.5 hour classes. Pre-registration for the full series is at the form below. Anyone else interested may either come in to play or to observe.

Cygnet Theatre is pleased to present From the Page to the Stage in association with San Diego Public Libraries!

Join us for Pre-school and elementary story time and craft. 

Come one, come all for the amazing and interactive magical feats of Zany Zoe!  You won’t want to miss this high energy and entertaining magic show!

Cradle shares the humor, tragedy and trials the author experienced growing up in Ocean Beach during the 1950s.

Do you like to eat yummy food?  Do you want to learn how to cook tasty and healthy meals?  Do Your Homework @ the Library and Healthy Adventures presents a hands on cooking camp that will teach you how to make your own meals, snacks, and

Join us at the library every other Wednesday afternoon for conversation,  knitting, crocheting, or whatever your favorite fiber art may be. Bring your own project and join others who wish to learn and grow their yarn craft skills.

Classes will be held every Wednesday
starting June 28 for six weeks. Classes
are structured for children 6-12. Come
and learn about the art and culture of
Breakin’ presented by Cypherst8.
Sessions are approximately 45 mins

Learn to make your very own Custom Dye Summer Mood Bag!  All materials provided. Attendance is limited to adults.

Join us on the Patio outside the children's room for arts and crafts after school every Wednesday at 2pm.

Activities are designed for school age children.  Young kids may require parent assistance.

Aloha! Learn the art of hula dance from a professional hula instructor from Huapala Dance Studio. Geared to teens and adults. This series of lessons is made possible by the Friends of the La Jolla Library.

Join us for story-inspired stretches, music, and child-friendly props! We conclude by using our breath to transition from silly to calm. Please bring a mat or towel.

Ages 3-8.  

Join us every Wednesday for games and snacks! Play fun board games, card games, and more!

Discover more about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through activities, demonstrations, and experiments at our Discovery Club program. For ages 6-12. Siblings are welcome. 

Join us each week to play and explore two new play-anywhere, paper-and-pencil games to help sharpen your young mathematician's strategic thinking and logic skills. Bring the family, and stop in anytime to join the fun!

Dinosaurs used to rule the earth! Explore the world of dinosaurs with fun hands-on activities, crafts, and interactive learning. 

Space is limited, registration required.  

Need to finish some homework, work on a project, study for a test, or just relax and read a book away from the distractions at home?

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.

Don't stop learning this summer!

Stop by our Homework Center to hone your skills.

Don't stop learning this summer!

Stop by any of our Homework Center to hone your skills.

Don't stop learning this summer!

Stop by any of our Homework Center to hone your skills.

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.

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.

Calling all LEGO Builders!

Put your engineering and problem-solving skills to the test by taking part in unique LEGO building challenges or let your imagination run wild and build your own special LEGO creations.

Each week's L

The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software.

Featuring a music studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so much more!

Join us as presenters showcase super strength and other powers through a variety of science topics ranging from electricity to mutations and more in this super-charged, super-fun show!

Join us and local artists Toshwerks for a fun, hands-on DIY crafty project recommended for ages 8 and up: Custom Dye Summer Mood Book Bag. Participants will select from 20+ different colors that inspire or best represent themselves.

 Bring along family and friends for a fun afternoon to play with assorted game boards and puzzles provided by the Paradise Hills Branch Library.   

Are you ready to explore your family tree? The North Park Library is offering a monthly class (2nd Wednesday of the month) which will provide you with the basics to start your genealogy search!

Join us every Wednesday at 4pm for Kid's Arts and Crafts. Every week a librarian staff member will instruct children on how to create something new that they will then get to take home.

Join your children's librarian for stories, songs and fun activities by the sea on the grass at Ellen Browning Scripps Park at La Jolla Cove. 

Do you love competitive board game classics like Jenga, Dominoes, Uno, Monopoly, or maybe relaxing by working on a jigsaw puzzle? Drop by the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab with your friends on Wednesdays and Thursdays to play!

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS4. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Gang Beasts and more. 

Ages 0-5

Sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers!