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!

What is Juneteenth? A holiday celebrating when the last slaves in America were finally told that they’d been freed. We’ll be reading two very special stories to learn about and celebrate the holiday.

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

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.

Join us for a California State Parks Ranger Read-Aloud session! Engage with Interpretive Rangers, participate in interactive activities, and discover how to access free park resources. Let us bring the park experience to you!

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!

Join us for another fun performance from Ruth and Emilia!  "When a shiny spaceship lands in the San Ysidro Library, she meets URR, from planet Goopda, who has traveled here to promote universal peace.

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

Lunch is Served: Crafting with Art Reach - Flower Pounding

Showcase Thursdays

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

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Join our Summer Lunch Showcase Thursdays with Amazing Dana.

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. 

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.

Providing enrichment for our animal friends is incredibly important! During this monthly program you can help us make fun and easy enrichment items for homeless animals at our local Humane Society. 

Come to the North Park Library for this month's book club meeting! 

All ages are welcome.

Join us to commemorate and celebrate Juneteenth with a celebratory craft! We’re crafting Confetti Poppers! Juneteenth is a holiday celebrated on June 19 to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. 

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. 

Come and enjoy the Summer reading program kick off party at the city heights community park!