I'll read in a way that'll keep 2nd and 3rd graders on the edge of their seats--funny stories, bios, fictional absurdities, nonfictional tall tales; whatever works.  The interactive element of the

Stop in to learn Japanese or improve your Japanese language skills!

If you have further questions regarding to the language class, please contact Cris Fitch at Cris.fitch@gmail.com

Please join us for stories and songs every Saturday morning in the Children's Area at 10:00AM.

Zovargo will be coming to the library and bringing animal ambassadors with them! Prepare for a highly interactive animal show where you are part of the show!

Juggling Club

Ever wanted to learn how to use a sewing machine?  Interested in creating your very own pajama pants?  Join us for a four week sewing program that will get you comfortable sewing from a pattern and come away with your very own pajama pan

The San Diego Futures Foundation is hosting an Excel Series that covers learning basic to intermediate skills. 

Are you the next Judith Polgar? Do you aspire to become the next Beth Harmon? Can you dethrone Magnus Carlsen and become the next Chess World Champion?

Join us for the 19th Annual San Diego Children's Film Festival! Bring the whole family and be dazzled by the talents of film makers and animators from around the world! 

Let's get creative! Make a fun craft to take home after story time. Best for kids age 3-6 years old. 

 Instruction and all supplies are provided for by the Paradise Hills Branch Library.  

My Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, but to perform them as well!

Join us every Saturday morning for some fun with legos and rokenbox! All materials will be provided. Children can save what they build at the library and continue to build on it every week all month long!

Sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer from Signs at Play!

Come learn some simple signs and songs at this fun weekly event!

Ages 5-12

Calling all builders!  Put your creativity to the test and show us your Lego building skills.  

Join us at the Kensington-Normal Heights Library for a Noteworthy Puppets Performance of the Three Little Pigs!

A morning of art, entertainment, and fun for all ages! Chalk will be provided for everyone wishing to participate. Chalk artists will fill the library's  parking lot space with unique and exciting artwork.

Come and play chess with other families in the area! Level UP Enrichment is hosting a FREE chess club, providing boards, pieces, and one of our great instructors to help you level UP your chess!

Saturdays starting at 11:00am.

Legos will be provided.

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

Creator Club encourages children to be creative by designing, and building.

Today's challenge: Q-Tip Dandelion Painting.

Prepare for a fun-filled morning with Arty and his magic, juggling, puppetry, comedy, and tons of audience participation! Sponsored by the Scripps Ranch Friends of the Library. 

Would you like to learn a card game that is challenging for your mind while also providing a rewarding social experience with your friends? Bridge has been played by millions around the world since it took its current form about a century ago.

Let San Diego Public Library assist you in preparing for the transition from high school to college through the Admit One College Prep Academy! Admit One provides an advantage on SAT and ACT test preparation.

ART SMARTS

Oil Pastel Panda Drawing!

Work in a different medium  and give oil pastels a try!

Enjoy a walkabout with some of Australia’s most popular and exotic citizens! This theme contains a pre-set assortment of 6 animals, and may include the wallaby, sugar gliders, or blue-tongued skink! Now THAT’s a g’day, mate!

Stop by our drop-in pop-up event to learn more about the Creative City initiative, share your insights into the creative future of your neighborhood and surrounding communities, and help us create something unique in our hands-on art-making experi

Music event. Noise musician Bobby Bray playing madness radness! 

Meet Linda Kao, the author of the sensational new YA novel "A Crooked Mark." She will discuss her writing process, share tips for aspiring writers, and guide teens in their own written response to an unusual writing prompt. 

Have you always wanted to learn how to crochet? Join staff for a class going over the very basics of crocheting. Should you have your own materials, feel free to bring it.