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.

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. 

Do you have a kiddo at home that loves music?  Well, this is the program for you!  Hullabaloo is a foot-stomping, wing-flapping celebration of song that honors and entertains kids and families!

Sensory and early literacy play for little learners and their caregivers! For July, we’ll be celebrating summer with some water play, so dress for mess!

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.**

Join like-minded bibliophiles to discuss fiction titles.  This program will be held on our outside patio. A limited number of each month’s selection will be available at the Circulation Desk.

This classic tale is reimagined to take place on the moon and discuss different types of homes. 

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

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

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.

An educational concert with a storytelling component that describes the origin of drums and percussion instruments.

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

Come learn about how the Mission Valley Friends of the Library support our mission!  This meeting is both in-person and on Zoom.  If you would like a Zoom link so that you can participate, please email MissionValleyFriends@gmail.com.

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

Enjoy a presentation and mini-workshop from Little Fish Comic Book Studio.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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 Microphone Doctors

A Rap/Hip Hop Dance Party!      

Blending the best of rap/hip hop,

dance and comedy. Entertainment for all ages!

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?

Superhero Genetics 
Recommended for grades 6–8

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.

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.

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!

Joins us for a fun craft for children.  Registration recommended.

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.

Build a Tribot robot with the guidance of an expert from Robothink. Pre-registration is required. Sponsored by the Scripps Ranch Friends of the Library. 

We're traveling through Latin America via an interactive, musical, and multicultrual storytelling adventure.

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. 

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. 

Write Away is an adult creative writing program dedicated to providing a space for local writers.