Meet for a different book selection every third Tuesday of the month. Read the book, Born a Crime by Trevor Noah and then join a lively book discussion here at Balboa Branch Library.

Appointments are encouraged and walk-ins are welcome

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!

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!

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.

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

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. 

Come and join us in making crafts while the library serves free summer lunch in celebration of our Summer Reading Program! 

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!

Spend the week learning about animals of the world!  Campers will meet animals from various habitats from around the world.  They will learn about special adaptations and unique characteristics.

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

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

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. 

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

Come join us for our LEGO BLOCK PARTY!!

Visit the library for a Tuesday evening entertaining and enlightening seasonal storytime. Enjoy favorite children's songs and fun musical instruments followed by a creative arts & crafts activity.

Come be yourself, chill, meet friends and color. Supplies included or bring your own.

The Carmel Valley Library Family Concert Series presents a different artist each month on a Tuesday from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. The program will last 60 minutes. Admission is free.