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.
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!
Join Ms. Camille and Ms. Melissa every Thursday at the OB Rec Center for storytime and free play for children 0 to 5 years old. Each week children will have the opportunity to explore and socialize and so will their caregivers!
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
Open to the public and are free of charge. Play variety board games.
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.
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.
San Diego's leading environmental nonprofit, I Love A Clean San Diego is hosting a presentation with the Paradise Gardeners to discuss how you can help conserve and enhance the environment!
Mandarin Chinese Story Time
Join Ms Canndy as she presents Stories and Songs in Mandarin, followed by play and social time.
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.
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
Please join Miss Ellie for storytime, songs, and some fun!
Storybox Theatre for toddlers & preschoolers
Storybox Theatre is a wonderful way to present illustrated stories to youngsters. Storybox is the American name we have given to the Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai. (Kami = paper; shibai = theatre). A storytell
Toddler Tunes
Free dance classes every other week presented by Dance to Evolve for toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary school students.
Zoom Book Club: Tom Lake
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. 
Get crafty at the library every week! Each week there will be a unique craft that is fun for all ages. All supplies will be provided.
You have heard of neuroplasticity, right?
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.
Chess Club
All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced.
All ages, children and adults!
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
Join us monthly for a screening of films that were adapted from books. For the May selection we will be viewing the 2011 film Jane Eyre, starring Mia Wasikowska, Michael Fassbender and Judi Dench. We hope
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.
Art & Lit: Graphic Tales
Graphic Tales: Stories of Community and Belonging
Step into a world where the magic of storytelling meets the colorful pages of graphic novels!
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: Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage: DIY Koinobori Japanese Flying Carps
May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month and we're exploring Japanese art and culture. Join us to make your very own Koinobori Japanese Carp to fly around!
Arts and Crafts /Artes y ArtesanÃa
Get messy, make mistakes, and prepare to make ART!
Join us every Thursday to get creative!
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¡Ensúciate, comete errores y prepárate para hacer ARTE!
Book Group: Mecca
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.
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!
A representative from the San Diego Chinese Historical Museum will teach participants about the ancient art of fan making and then show them how to make their own!
Ages 8-12. Registration required.
Spring Into STEAM: Portable Planetarium - Explore the Night Sky
Take an out-of-this-world journey inside the portable planetarium! Explore the night sky, visit constellations and galaxies, and learn about our solar system. This program includes special effects, such as lasers and music.
Thursday Adventures for School Age Kids: Craftopia!
Make a craft from a premade craft kit.
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
Come build with LEGO and craft the worlds of your dreams! During this hour, drop in to free-build with our fun mix of LEGO and DUPLO pieces.
Builders of all ages are welcome.