Beginning October 7th, all San Diego Library branches will participate in the annual In-N-Out Burger "Cover to Cover Club" Reading Program for children ages 4 to 12, from Oct 7 - Nov 18.

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We invite you to join our Baby Dance Party, singing and dancing along with Ms. Andrea from Dance to Evolve! 

We will have songs, movement and tons of fun for your babies to dance, play, and interact! 

Join us weekly for 30 minutes for songs, stories, and sign language followed by 30 minutes of free play and snacks.

This is a free program for parents and their babies/toddlers. 

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Join us for a special event featuring a real City of San Diego trash truck! Kids will have the opportunity to find out about the inner workings of a trash truck.

Need help with your smart phone, tablet, or laptop?  These Open Office Hour sessions will help you get going!

The San Diego Futures Foundation is hosting FREE in-person classes for people of all skill levels.  

This month, come and learn All About Apps

Did you know that one blood donation can save up to three lives?  Or that someone in the United States needs blood every two seconds?  You can help save a life by donating blood at your library.  Sign up online at redcrossblood.org,

These 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!

Let's celebrate American Filipino History Month! Come enjoy a great story at Skyline Hills Library and learn a story told in two different languages! Students will be able to enjoy a great learning experience and appreciate culture.

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!

Join Lois for chair yoga, gentle toning with weights and bands and balance work.   **Brought to you by the Friends of the Allied Gardens/Benjamin Branch Library**

Kick off your weekend with good music and fun dance moves.  People of all ages and abilities are welcome to this grooving party.  

Ever wondered about the Central Library? Are you a frequent visitor and want to learn more? Or are you from out of town, and just here for the day?

 The Commission on the Status of Women meets the second Friday of each month from 12-2 PM to help advise the mayor, City Council, and other agencies of City government of the needs and problems of women in the San Diego area.

Instructors are from Silver Age Yoga.  Designed so that seniors can safely participate at their level of comfort. Every class utilizes chairs. 

This class provides students with an understanding of the Breath-Mind-Body dynamic and its relationship to health and wellness during the aging process.  Students learn breathing techniques for self-care, mental resilience, and physical relax

Pending Fall Classes 2024

Join us for a special structured adult storytime with sensory materials and an art activity in partnership with Casa de Mosaic. Each Friday will have a specific theme.

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. 

📚 Join Our Silent Reading Club - Enjoy Books, Tea, & Pastries! ☕📖

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

Get together with your friends after school and have fun with different STEAM projects and games.

Beat the heat and hangout at the Paradise Hills Branch Library every Friday for "Movie Hangout."   Enjoy family friendly movies with yummy snacks where you can sit on cushioned mats with pillows inside an air-conditioned room. 

Come listen to the latest releases, talk about the latest news, and more!

Southern California Ballet is partnering with the Rancho Bernardo Branch Library for “Dancing Through the Pages,” a program that allows children to explore movement and dance through storytelling!

Come the library for Arts and crafts for children 5 and up.  No registration needed and materials are provided.

Take an intimate look at the indicators of a chemical change in this inquiry-based investigation of the properties of matter.

Geared to Grades K-5th.

Science Club is for 3rd through 6th graders who are interested in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). Each week kids engage in a new and fun hands-on/minds-on activity exploring a wide range of subjects.

Basic computer help: MS Office, eBooks, Internet searching, some resume tips & tricks, printing and copying. 

Join us every Friday evening in October for a scary movie night!  Costumes are encouraged and snacks will be provided.