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.

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!

Babies and toddlers ages 0-18 months and their caregivers will enjoy songs, lap-sits and rhymes that foster early literacy skills.

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. 

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 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.

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!

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

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!

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 week except on the first Wednesday we will offer free play.

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.

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

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.

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

All young children and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs and rhymes. Held outdoors on the grass, bring a blanket or chair.  No Registration required. We hope to see you there!

Ralph’s World is a mega-fun music show where kids can rock and dance while enjoying fun, interactive songs.

Join us for a Storytime with local author Angela Porter!

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!

Award-winning ventriloquist Marc Griffiths is here! Audiences say Marc’s shows are different because there is an inspirational message under all the fun.

Library for All is a monthly arts and  crafts program for adults with special needs.  People of all abilities are welcome to participate in this event.  Craft supplies provided, while supplies last.  

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.

Get your child ready for their first day of school! This is a perfect time for your child to prepare for kindergarten!

Get your child ready for their first day of school!  This is a perfect time for your child to prepare for kindergarten!  KinderCamp offers a variety of lessons and activities that focus on a child's academic development, learning readine

Food assembly and snacks for babies, toddlers, and caregivers. Supplies are limited, so it's first come, first served.

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

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.&nbsp

Grab your passport and get ready to travel on a global exploration around the world!  Adventurers will discover diverse cultures through interactive activities.  

Space is limited, registration required.

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 Ralph's World.

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.

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

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.

Join us monthly for a screening of feature films that were adapted from books. Today we will be viewing...  We hope to see you there!

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.

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.

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.  

All ages are welcome.

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!

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)

Children’s craft every Thursday at 4pm. Join us every week to learn a different medium, how to recycle everyday materials into art, and explore monthly observances and holidays!

*Registration Required. 

Get messy, make mistakes, and prepare to make ART!

Join us every Thursday to get creative!

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

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.

Summer Reading Program Performance

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.