Comic-Con International and San Diego Public Library have teamed up for the Comic Conference for Educators and Librarians (CCEL).

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.

Swing into the Odi-Verse, an ode to the library mascot's various cosplays!

Experience the Odi-Verse with these fun activities:

4th floor of Central Library
July 19-23: During library open hours

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. 

Join us every third Thursday of the month for a very special bilingual storytime. Here children will be introduced to different languages, songs, stories and fun! 

Join us for the fun, sweet musical stylings of Hooray Miss Marae!  Following the program, please stay for socializing with baby/toddler toys!

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. 

**This event will be held at the Olive Grove Park, 6075 Printwood Way, San Diego, CA 92117. Sponsored by the Friends of the Balboa Library.**

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 about your laptop, tablet, or smartphone—are just for you!

7/6 - Smart Home Technology

Are you cosplaying during San Diego Comic-Con and need a cosplay repair? Don't despair! Swing by the Central IDEA Lab on the 4th floor of the Central Library for quick fix solutions to your cosplay woes.

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 us for a Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai (kami = paper; shibai = theater).

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!

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

Everyone gets to dance in this high-energy performance with dancer and choreographer Teresa Smith! 

With great enthusiasm and engaging dance moves, Teresa demonstrates the richness of African dance, stories, and mu

Get your boogie shoes on & join us outside on the grass for some dancing with Dance To EvOLvE.  They are a unique mobile dance company with highly trained teachers who offer great dance classes in recreation centers, schools and

Please join Miss Lea and Miss Ellie 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

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.

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

Learn about WIC! Free lunch served to ages 0-18.

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

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.

Wild Wonders

Amazing Animal Show!     

Hey all you cool cats and kittens! Spend your afternoon at the library hanging out with adoptable kittens that were rescued by Kane's K9s and Animal Rescue. They can't wait to meet you!

In this art-centered camp, campers will learn basic drawing and painting techniques to create their own masterpieces!  Art supplies will be provided.

Space is limited, registration is required.

The group meets the third Thursday of every month at the La Jolla Library from 2pm to 3pm. This is an opportunity to read and share poems you have written.

Come and enjoy a fun time creating art with us. Students will have the opportunity to enjoy crafting with different materials. Make a masterpiece of art while meeting new friends and sharing the fun with others! All welcome.

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?

Come watch family friendly movies with us. Movies will be from the 90s. No sign-ups, just show up. We are a cool zone, so what's cooler than hanging out at the library?

Start with a piece of a pool noodle and decorate a new friend! Use felt, foam, glue, and more to design the perfect pal.

Ages 5-11. No registration necessary. While supplies last.

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?

Uke players of all skill levels are invited to come together to strum, sing, learn, teach, share, and most of all, have fun. 

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.

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.

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?

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

Join us every Thursday to get creative!

Sharon Katz is a South African musician and activist, who will present her documentary "When Voices Meet,” followed by an interactive music and dance performance, a question & answer period, and a discussion about how students can use the

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.

Just in time for summer, participants will make several recipes for BBQ rubs to make your grilled items taste delicious! Vegetables will be used in this class, but recipes can be used on chicken, beef, etc.

Party Puppet Show is a lively variety show that uses puppets, comedy & music that encourages children to be creative and use their imaginations. Come and laugh, sing, and dance along! Sponsored by the Scripps Ranch Friends of the Library.

Kids have an opportunity to dress in costume and be a part of the dramatic fun as Literature Comes to Life! All ages welcome - bring the whole family!

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. 

Join us for this healthy cooking class and learn how to integrate more fruits, vegetables and whole grains in your diet in a way that doesn't leave you feeling deprived of the foods you want. 

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!