Join Ms. Carrie, on Zoom, Tuesday mornings for virtual stories, songs, and fun that foster early literacy skills.

Meet for a different book selection every third Tuesday of the month. Read the book, Lab Girl by Hope Jahren and then join a lively book discussion here at Balboa 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!

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!

Come join us every Tuesday at 11:30am for Music and Motion! This program is designed to introduce babies and toddlers to music, dance and instruments. We will learn new motor skills, shake our sillies out and sing at the top of our lungs.

An instructor from Silver Age Yoga will lead a yoga program that can be done on a mat or a chair.  Silver Age Yoga is a 501(c)(3) whose mission is to provide health enhancing yoga classes for seniors.  Although this program is designed f

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COVID-19, MPX, AND FLU VACCCINES AVAILABLE AT NO COST!

Eligibility may be required for some vaccines.

These vaccines protect you from getting very sick and from giving the viruses to others.

You can save lives by participating in the Red Cross Blood Drive at Rancho Peñasquitos Branch Library!

Blood supplies are dangerously low. All blood types needed now!

Looking for a cool space to get away from the summer heat?

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 this summer from June to August and play!

Work on your flexibility, strength building and quiet your mind with functional movement practice. Participate at your own ability. Wear flexible clothing and bring any preferred yoga equipment.

Baby Play & Learn is designed to support the development of children ages 0-24 months. This program includes stories, rhymes, songs, and movement activities  followed by an open play time.

Come one, come all to this story time designed for little ones and their caregivers. Enjoy songs, rhymes, and books with captivating illustrations. 

Free summer lunch at the library! 12-1 PM in the Teen Center.

San Diego Public Library has partnered with the San Diego Unified School District to help end summer hunger.

Lunch is Served: STEAM Tuesdays with Mad Science!

Free Summer Lunch at San Diego Public Library. Monday-Friday from 12-1 PM. Join us!
Lunch can only be served to youth ages 0-18. 

Tuesdays are for making things. We will be doing arts, crafts and more!

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

DIY Tuesdays

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Free Lunch  for youth ages 0-18!

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Join our Summer Lunch DIY Tuesdays & TRACE with Toshwerks

Whether you are learning or have several works in progress, Stitchin' Time is your time to knit, crochet, or sew alongside other friendly crafters. 

Tuesday is game day!  Games available from 12:30-1:30.  From BINGO to Trivia, board games to role-play, games of all kinds will be offered to children and families.

A fun informative look at the palms in our area. A retired arborist will share tips on reading what the wrinkles, inches and scars indicate, visual health assessments and how to recognize one palm from another.

Open to the public and are free of charge. Play variety board games.

San Diego Opera’s Words and Music program is a collection of long-term in-school, after-school, and summer artist residencies.

Join Cygnet Theater for an entertaining and educational show the whole family will enjoy. FROM THE PAGE TO THE STAGE brings works of literature, from Mark Twain to Charles Schulz, to the musical stage. Audiences will hear songs from popu

Join us for our Book Club, which meets on the third Tuesday of every month.  For the month of June we will discuss Deacon King Kong by James McBride.  We hope to see you there!  Copies of the book will be available at the front desk

Our Crochet-Along meets every first and third Tuesday of the month starting January 2024. A crochet-along is when a group of crocheters all work on the same project at the same time.

Sharon Katz, founder of The Peace Train Project and Band, will direct a summer camp at Central Library on Monday June 17th; Tuesday June 18th, Thursday June 20th; Friday June 21st and Saturday June 22nd from 1.00pm-3.00pm.

Dive into the world of video games at the San Diego Public Library’s 2nd annual Game Jam! Learn the basics of game development and design, then collaborate in teams to build your own game using a combination of Godot, RenPy, and Scratch.

Join Bernadette with Silver Age Yoga for gentle yoga classes that can be done on a mat or seated in a chair.

All skill levels are welcome. Please bring your mat and water.

Space is limited. First come, first served.

Come join us every Tuesday at 2pm for Music and Motion! This program is designed to introduce babies and toddlers to music, dance and instruments. We will learn new motor skills, shake our sillies out and sing at the top of our lungs.

Session 10: Silk Screening

Learn the process of Silk Screen printing, A method of creating an image by squeezing ink through a fine mesh screen.

Amazing Dana, “San Diego’s Best Family Magician”, is bringing a hilarious and fun-filled magic show to our library!  Appropriate for all ages and audience participation is encouraged!

Don't stop learning this summer!

Stop by any of our Homework Center to hone your skills.

Don't stop learning this summer!

Stop by any of our Homework Center to hone your skills.

Don't stop learning this summer!  Stop by any of our Homework Centers to hone your skills.  We've got games' learning activities, and more fun ways to learn.

Don't stop learning this summer!  Stop by any of our Homework Centers to hone your skills.  We've got games, learning activities, and more fun ways to learn.

Don't stop learning this summer!  Stop by any of our Homework Centers to hone your skills.  We've got games' learning activities, and more fun ways to learn.

Don't stop learning this summer!

Stop by any of our Homework Center to hone your skills.

Come all lego-philes and create your own architectural masterpiece, engineering feat, or artistic expression. (For ages 3 and up).

Learn, play, and create with LEGOs!

Children can build with LEGOs and display their creations in the library.

In this “mysterious” program, students use chemistry, physics and observation skills to piece together evidence and crack the case.

Attention all Tweens and Teens!

Stop by the Teen IDEA Lab where we will DIY projects using various equipment in the lab. 

For tweens and teens ages 9 - 18. 

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The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software.

Featuring a music studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so much more!

Join us every Tuesday afternoon for stories and songs for all ages!

Stretch your imagination and discover the artist within you've always known existed! Create fabulous crafts! In this program, get detailed instructions on how to make a craft you'll be able to take home!

Read, Repeat, Renew this summer!  Join us as we kickoff the annual Summer Reading Program at the Malcolm X Library.   Enjoy an fun Magic and Bubble Show with Sparkles the Clown and get ready for a fun filled summer of activities!

Have you always wanted to learn how to play chess or improve your skills? If you have never played before, or are just looking for someone to practice with, join us for some friendly competition!  All supplies are provided.

What’s almost as much fun as reading a great book? Talking about a great book! Join us for a monthly session where we’ll discuss the book choice for the month and do a related craft together.

Join us for a special Reading with Furry Friends.  We'll read stories, learn about the how to take care of pets, and then you get a chance to get up close with a furry (or scaly) friends.   Each month will feature a different type o

Teens and tweens ages 10-18 are invited to join Sketch Night!  This free virtual drawing program is run by the San Diego County Parks and Recreation Department in conjunction with staff from the Carmel Mountain Ranch, Central, and City Height

"From the Page to the Stage" is a fun and engaging presentation that shows how works of literature from Cervantes to Mark Twain to Charles Schulz can end up on the musical stage, demonstrating the power of imagination in both reading and watching

Got stuck on borrowing an eBook? Need help setting up that new tablet? Bring your questions and devices to receive one-on-one assistance with:

· Cloud Library, SDPL to Go

· iPad, iPhone, MacBook

Join us for our DIY Cosplay Series for beginners!

Let's play chess!  All ages and skill levels are welcome to play casual games in our relaxed setting. 

Join us every Tuesday night for Paint Night where each week we'll learn creative ways to paint.  

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. 

Always wanted to try table top gaming? Come in and learn the Basics of Dungeons Dragons!

We welcome all players of varying experiences. 

For ages 11-18. 

Please feel free to e-mail me any questions!

Interested in participating in a two-person team challenge where you learn about different countries and tackle various tasks? If so, register to be in our first ever, Amazing Race: Library Edition. Must register to participate.

Bring your ideas to life at our Mobile Maker Lab in the Mission Hills-Hillcrest Library. Learn to use various programs and equipment  such as our 3D printer and die cut machine powered by Silhouette Studio.

Ready, set, read...Join local athletes from the Lincoln High School Football Team for a monthly read aloud event.  This event takes place on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5:30pm.  Hosted by Reading Legacies, Day II Day Foundation,&nbs

Let's gather for a lively and entertaining early evening story performance featuring a variety of books presented in a Japanese style of folktale storytelling called Kamishibai.

Women’s Health & Hormones- Learn natural approaches to every stage of womanhood.

Learn to crochet -- or if you already know, come and hang out and work on your latest project. 

Join Ms. Nam for an engaging storytime with stories and songs in English and Korean!

For ages 5-8. No registration necessary.

Program dates and times subject to change.

Here we discuss the best true crime books.  While the stories can be gruesome and the characters repulsive, the stories entertain and often promote considerations of sociological and psychological perspectives.  We will discuss the narra

Creature Connections for Conservation!