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.
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.
Join us for outdoor storytime at Olive Grove Park presented by the Balboa Branch Library. We’ll read fun stories and sing songs. There will be take-home crafts, giveaways & more! Please bring chairs or blankets. All ages are welcome.
Toddler Storytime
Join us Thursday mornings at 10am for stories, songs, finger games and more!
A Book and A Ballerina Storytime with SD City Ballet
Join City Ballet of San Diego for "A Book and a Ballerina!" Enjoy listening to a read-aloud, hearing from a professional ballerina, and learning some basic dance steps.
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.
Join like-minded bibliophiles to discuss fiction titles. A limited number of each month’s selection will be available at the Circulation Desk.
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!
Open to the public and are free of charge. Play variety board games.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Art to Scale- Oil Pastels and Flowers
Make the most out of your school's half day by coming to the library for a hands-on art workshop. A new medium and new techniques will be used every month.
San Diego Blood Bank Mobile Drive (Parking Lot)
Appointments are encouraged and walk-ins are welcome
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.
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
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.
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: Japanese Kite Making
May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Arts and Crafts /Artes y Artesanía
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!
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.
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!
Healthy Cooking /Cocina Saludable
Learn new plant based recipes that are healthy and delicious.
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Aprenda nuevas recetas a base de plantas que sean saludables y deliciosas.
Get ready for a taste bud adventure, as we take a dive into unique flavors from around the globe! Each month we will feature a mystery box of snacks from one country to discuss their culture, history and geography.
Create 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.
Friends of the Oak Park Library Meeting
Meet the volunteers of the library or become one yourself.
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.
Side-by-Side Pairing - the Cello Music of Kaija Saariaho
A side-by-side pairing of the stunning solo cello works of the late Grammy-wnning Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho (1952-2023) alongside other works.
Carmel Valley Planning Board Meeting
Carmel Valley Community Planning Board meets on the fourth Thursday of the month as of March 23rd, 2023 at the Carmel Valley Library's Community Room.