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Come enjoy stories and active songs!

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 us in the library's spacious community room where we can all safely space out for a Storytime with Miss Melissa or Miss Jennifer appropriate for preschoolers.

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.

We will pass out "tickets" right before storytime.

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!

If you are concerned about changes in your memory, the Sharp Neurocognitive Research Center is offering free screenings to help detect early signs of memory loss and other cognitive issues. 

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

Are you a Tinker? Do you like to work with different machines? Are you fascinated by tools and how something works? With these S.T.E.A.M.

Toddler Story Time in Kensington Park will be held at 10:30am. There will be stories, songs, and bubbles! Join the fun!

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

Come and make plant terrariums with san art! Registration is required because space and supplies are limited.

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

Science is fun in this thrilling, action-packed show!

We will pass out "tickets" right before storytime.

Library for All is a monthly arts and crafts program for adults with special needs. People of all abilities are welcome to participate in this event.

This month's craft is: beaded wind chimes.

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.

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

In partnership with Lunch at the Library, join us as we bring in some wild friends! Wild Wonders is stopping by to take a walk on the wild side with us and letting us meet some fuzzy creatures. Stop by for some wild fun!

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

Lunch will be served to ages 0-18.

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

San Diego Public Library has partnered with the San Diego Unified School District to help end summer hunger. Free summer lunch will be provided for youth aged 0-18.

Performer Craig Newton will play an amazing variety of instruments, from guitars to wind instruments plus a few surprises, to accompany delightful songs about finding your voice.  This program will have the audience tapping, clapping, and sin

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

The average American over 65 has 7.4 hours of leisure time each day.

Ever wanted to try coding, but didn't know where to start? This is the place.

Learn the basics of Java, and code your own games in no time.

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

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.

This month's discussion is West with Giraffes by Rutledge.

Stop by the library on Governor Dr. to pick up a copy. Contact Melissa Martin for further information.

2023 Selections:

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.  

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!

The Mission Hills Mystery Book Club attendees discuss a mystery novel on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 3:00 PM. Pick up this month's book at the Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Branch Library.

Why be BORED when there is BOARD Game Club every Wednesday, 3:00-5:00?  Come on down to the Children's and teen area where you will find classic board games as well as steam based games.  Bring your friends - or make new ones.

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

Join us and local artists Toshwerks for a fun, hands-on DIY crafty project recommended for ages 8 and up: Rainbow Sand Art.

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

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.

Middle School Book Club

READ, REFLECT & CREATE

Moon Over Manifest by Clark Vanderpool

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. 

Everyone can be a Superhero with Superhero Science!  Join the Fleet Science Team as they showcase super strength and other powers through a variety of science topics ranging from electricity to mutations and more in this supe

Join Zovargo for an educational, interactive, animal program! Learn about the amazing abilities these animals have and how you can help make a difference in the lives of their wild cousins!

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. 

Looking for ways to support your local library and community? Join the Balboa Branch Friends of the Library! We need you!!!

Ages 0-5

Sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers!