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.
Free tax preparation from AARP. Please bring all necessary paperwork.
Babies and toddlers ages 0-18 months and their caregivers will enjoy songs, lap-sits and rhymes that foster early literacy skills.
Baby Sign Storytime with Monta Briant
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.
Please join us with your young ones for Preschool Storytime & Craft!
Ms. Sandy will have fun stories, songs, and a special craft to share!
This event takes place every Thursday, excluding the 3rd Thursday of each month.
Join us for indoor storytime. We'll read fun stories and sing songs. There will be take-home crafts, giveaways & more! Second Thursday of the month. All ages are welcome.
Storytime for Toddlers & Preschoolers
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.
Toddler Storytime
Join us Thursday mornings at 10am for stories, songs, finger games and more!
Come let your baby or toddler learn about the world by exploring. Little ones are able to make noise, play, and meet new friends. This is a loosely structured, baby-led program of play, stories, bubbles, songs and more.
Morning Book Club
Love to read and talk about books? Join the Morning Book Club!
The Tierrasanta Library Monthly Book Club is held every 2nd Thursday of the month from 10:00 am-11:15 pm. This month's selection is Factfulness by Hans Rosling.
Open to the public and are free of charge. Play variety board games.
How to Work a Computer
These classes can help teach you how to be confident with your devices.
Ages 0-5
Show off your moves while making new friends at our dance party!
Pre-School Story Time in the Park
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.
Preschool storytime for babies, toddlers, and all preschoolers!
Songs and Stories with Ms Amy
Read along and sing for this fun interactive storytime. We will read picture books, move our bodies, act out stories, and sing fun songs and silly rhymes to build our skills with words and language. The storytime will be followed by a craft.
Welcome families to Stay and Play. This program is focused towards children 0-5 years old and their caregivers. Every Thursday we will offer free play.
Virtual Preschool Storytime with Ms Rebecca
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.
Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Drawing Class with Mr. Luan
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
Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Drawing Class with Mr. Luan
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
Toddler and Preschool Storytime
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.
The Paradise Gardeners is a 501(c)(3), tax exempt organization that contributes to Southeastern San Diego’s diverse communities in areas of civic engagement, tree planting and other improvements, and educating community members in the disciplines
Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play in this special storytime meant to encourage a love of reading and build essential early literacy skills.
Stay for an after-storytime craft project featuring a new craft each week.
Mandarin Chinese Story Time
Join Ms Canndy as she presents Stories and Songs in Mandarin, followed by play and social time.
In this Japanese tradition, a professional storyteller reveals a series of illustrations contained in a storybox as the narrative unfolds. Before TV & comic books existed in Japan, there was Kamishibai (kami = paper; shibai = theatre).&n
Children 0-5 years old and their caregivers are invited to join us for Odi Buddies! We will sing songs, do rhymes, fingerplays, shake our shakers and have fun!
Please join Miss Ellie for storytime, songs, and some fun!
Toddler Tunes
Free dance classes every other week presented by Dance to Evolve for toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary school students.
Learn to use simple ASL signs to open a window into a baby and child's mind, lowering frustration, and enhancing bonding, speech, and literacy with music, stories, puppets, parachute & bubbles, all with ASL signs.
Zoom Book Club: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society
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.
The Paradise Gardeners is a 501(c)(3), tax exempt organization that contributes to Southeastern San Diego’s diverse communities in areas of civic engagement, tree planting and other improvements, and educating community members in the disciplines
Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance (Tai Ji Quan) has been shown to improve balance and mobility and reduce the risk of falls. People of all ability levels are welcome. This class can be conducted from a seated or standing position. 
Celebrate Southwest Asian and North African Heritage Month (SWANA) at the library! Join us for a fun and engaging SWANA Celebration Lantern Craft Program.
Writers: 18+, novice and experienced, join us for Pen to Paper Writing Class
Knit and Crochet Circle
Bring your knit and crochet projects and socialize with fellow stitchers! All levels welcome; however, no instruction is provided.
Family Music Lessons
With the help of her ukulele and even some puppet friends, Miss Marae will guide and encourage you to explore music with your child.
Chess Club
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.
Uplift - Kids at Heart Tutoring & ESL
Free tutoring for K-12 with UPLIFT Kids at Heart Program.
Also free ESL classes for parents/adults.
Take your first steps in learning how to build a professional 3D game! Students will explore game engines, tools to make video games, and databases to get the resources that you need to build a video game.
A career advisor with Goodwill Industries will be available for information and inquiries regarding their employment skills development training programs. Topics include in-person support, training, and skills needed to obtain and retain emp
This event is designed to empower individuals by providing direct access to a variety of employers eager to connect with potential candidates.
Join us monthly for a screening of Films that were adapted from books. For the April selection we will be viewing Hidden Figures, based on the book by Margot Lee Shetterly. We hope to see you there!
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
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.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
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.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
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.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
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.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
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.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
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.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
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.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
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.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
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.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
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.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
Kids K through 8th: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
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.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
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.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
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.
Come to the PB Library a half-hour before our monthly Book Discussion to get to know your fellow readers better over tea and light refreshments.
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?
Chess Club
All ages are welcome.
Come join us for crafts!
Each week, with featured crafts for holidays and special library events!
Ages 6-11 (Preschool aged welcome with adult supervision)
Create-it Thursday: Jazz Appreciation
Join us every Thursday at 4pm for a fun children's craft! This is a family-friendly event.
Get messy, make mistakes, and prepare to make ART!
Join us every Thursday to get creative!
Book Group: A Woman of No Importance
Join us for the Pacific Beach Library's monthly book discussion! Our group meets in a hybrid format, so you can choose whether you'd prefer to join us in-person in the PB Library's Community Room or virtually (please send an email to cwainwr
Join us every other Thursday for fun sensory play, arts & craft, & fun games. For kids age 3 to 8 years old.
Cozy Crafting: Crochet Club
Join us for an hour of crochet! Any skill level is welcome - we can teach you. Materials will be provided, or bring your own projects.
Dessert in a Jar
Participants will have fun with a hands-on experience following easy recipes that are great on the go. Each person will be able to take their delicious creations home with them.
Unleash your creativity! Join us in creating cool personalized, unique items for makers of all skill levels.
All materials will be provided. Program is for ages 12-18 years old.
Get Crafty with Miss Gaby!
Join us for a new fun biweekly craft for children on the 2nd and 4th Thursday at 4pm each month...Let's Get Crafty with Miss Gaby!
New Roblox Club: Thursdays from 4:00-5:00pm. Meets online.
Thursday Adventures for School Age Kids: Game Time
Bring friends or family and play a board game or create something with Magna Tiles.
Downtown Chess @ San Diego Central Library Courtyard/1st floor Lobby
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 PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Gang Beasts and more.
LEGO BUILDERS CLUB
Practice new skills, meet other builders, and let your imagination run wild at the LEGO Builders Club! Creations will be displayed at the branch for all to admire.
DUPLO provided for kids 3 and younger.