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.
Study and Chill: Artful Summer
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.
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.
LIfeguard Water Safety Storytime
Lifeguard Water Safety Storytime
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.
This event will be held at the Olive Grove Park, 6075 Printwood Way, San Diego, CA 92117.
Mad Science: Fire & Ice!
This spectacular show thrills audiences with impressive science experiments. This event includes foggy dry ice storms and even mind-boggling vanishing paper! Students will be amazed by sizzling, shivering scissors and special bubbly sh
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.
How to Work a Computer
These classes can help teach you how to be confident with your devices.
Are you cosplaying during San Diego Comic-Con and need a cosplay repair? Visit the Central IDEA Lab on the 4th floor of the Central Library for quick fix solutions to your cosplay woes. No appointment necessary, all ages welcome!
Library Group Panels | Comic-Con Conference for Educators & Librarians
Comic-Con International and San Diego Public Library have teamed up for the Comic Conference for Educators and Librarians (CCEL).
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
Mandarin Chinese Story Time
Join Ms Canndy as she presents Stories and Songs in Mandarin, followed by play and social time.
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!
Special All Ages Storytime: A Book and a Ballerina
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.
The Spaceship That Fell in My Library: A Musical Performance with Ruth & Emilia
When Emilia's alien friend, URR, lands her spaceship in the local library, she learns about how the library can help both of them find new ways to make the world a better place.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Please consider donating blood to the American Red Cross!
To schedule an appointment or for more information go to RedCrossBlood.org | Use Sponsor Code: CayenneWellness
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!
"Sing It Again" with Craig Newton
Join Craig Newton in this fun and educational sing-along program that highlights how repetition, rhythm, and rhyme make songs work. Craig will play a variety of instruments, including guitar, ukulele, banjo, djembe, and a flute.
Free Summer Lunch: "Theater and Thinking" Thursdays Featuring Full Spectrum's Air Brush Tattoo's
Thursday is our presenter showcase! Today we welcome Full Spectrum for their amazingly creative air brush tattoos!
This summer after Preschool Storytime, we will be hosting a Summer Stay and Play!
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.
Free Summer Lunch: Casa de Mosaic
Lunch is Served: Presentation from Casa de Mosaic
Try something new! Celebrate skate culture or learn a musical instrument. Come think out of the box with us!
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Free Summer Lunches at the Library
San Diego Public Library has partnered with the San Diego Unified School District to help end summer hunger.
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. 
Free Summer Lunch!
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 Dance to Evolve.
DYH@L presents: Galactic Rangers Camp
Embark on an exciting journey through the cosmos with our immersive space camp designed for young astronomers and aspiring space enthusiasts.
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.
Spend the week at Wildlife Explorers Camp! Campers will meet animals from various habitats from around the world and learn about special adaptations and unique characteristics.
SD Opera Words & Music
San Diego Opera’s Words and Music program is a collection of long-term in-school, after-school, and summer artist residencies.
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.
Art to Scale: Comic and Character Buttons
Make the most out of your afternoon by coming to the library for a hands-on art workshop. A new medium and new techniques will be used every month.
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.
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.
Explore the Shore!
Do you know what’s living among the shores of La Jolla? In this exciting, hands-on program for children and adults of all ages, we explore the vast ecosystems and animals that call the La Jolla Shores home!
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
Introduction to Model Rocketry with Together We Shine - Day 2
You are viewing Day 2 in a 3 day series.
Kids Craft: Paper Superheroes
Celebrate the start of Comic Con weekend with us! Make a toilet paper roll superhero or decorate your own mask.
For ages 3 - 11. No registration necessary. WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.
Perler Bead Craft
Let's get creative with Perler Beads! You can make keychains, coasters, necklaces, bracelets, or ornaments by creating any designs using little beads bonded together with heat. It's easy, lots of fun, and even meditative.
DYH@L Presents: Sharpen 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.
DYH@L Presents: Sharpen 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.
DYH@L Presents: Sharpen Your Skills
Don't stop learning this summer!
Stop by any of our Homework Center to hone your skills.
DYH@L Presents: Sharpen Your Skills
Don't stop learning this summer!
Stop by any of our Homework Center to hone your skills.
DYH@L Presents: Sharpen 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.
DYH@L Presents: Sharpen Your Skills: Practica Tu Aprendizaje
Don't stop learning this summer!
Stop by any of our Homework Center to hone your skills.
Summer Reading Program: Michael Raynor Juggling
Michael Raynor returns with his comedy juggling act! His signature trick is spinning a cheeseburger on an umbrella. Mr. Raynor has been featured on the Late Late Show with James Corden.
Board Game Afternoon and Learn To Play DnD!
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.
Qazaqsha story time (Жас тобы: 2-5 жас)
Qazaqsha story time
Age group : 2-5 years
Create-it Thursday: SRP Party Garden Friends Craft
Join us to celebrate the Summer Reading Challenge with a fun craft that explores this year's theme and helps you complete your reading log! We're crafting garden friends, using recycled egg carton boxes!
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!
Enjoy playing chess or have you always wanted to learn? Chess increases problem solving skills, abstract reasoning, creative and strategic thinking, and pattern recognition. Best of all, it’s fun to play!
All ages and levels welcome!
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.
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.
Summer Reading Program Presents: Wild Wonders! Meet the Amazing Animals at Wonders and marvel at their uniqueness and at what an important role they play!
Back from Tomboctou is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of traditional crafts. Come and make a South American rain stick instrument using recycled materials. They helped us make those wonderful Jaguar masks in the Spring.
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.
SRP Balloon Animal Workshop
Have you ever wanted to make Balloon Animals?
Join us at the Otay Mesa Nestor Library for an opportunity to speak with Councilmember Vivian Moreno!
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.