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!

Join Craig Newton in this fun and educational sing-along program that highlights how repetition, rhythm, and rhyme make songs work. Craig will play at least 10 instruments, including guitar, ukulele, banjo, djembe, and flute.

A story time designed for toddlers, featuring stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays.

Join Children’s Librarian Miss Julie for stories, songs, fingerplays, and lots of fun!  This program is designed for children ages 2-4.

In this highly interactive, music-based storytime program, children have the opportunity to make music, learn beats, and dance and move to the sounds. All ages are welcome to attend.

Join us in the library's spacious community room where we can all safely space out for a Storytime with Miss Melissa or Miss Jennifer appropriate for preschoolers.

The two sessions are exactly the same. Ms.

Dance, sing, laugh, and enjoy engaging stories with Carrie The Librarian! This program is recommended for ages 2-5 but all ages are welcome at this fun weekly program. 

Sensory play. Join us outside to play with our new sensory tables. Mud play, sand play, and more! Program takes place in the backside of our patio.

Mind and Body Fitness is done mostly standing or in a chair. No mats required.
Space is limited to 25 people per class.

Be sure to get to the library a little early, this class fills up fast!

Join us in the patio. Bring your own book or as library staff for a recommendation. 

Tea & coffee provided. 

Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play at Toddler Storytime!  Come and build essential early literacy skills and foster a love of reading. Designed for children ages 1-3.

We are providing activities for adults to choose from: board games, adult coloring, puzzles, etc.  Choose your activity and socialize with others. 

Bilingual.

Opens for shopping

Toddler Story Time in Kensington Park will be held at 10:30am. There will be stories, songs, and bubbles! Join the fun!

Join us for Toddler Storytime Outdoors with Mrs. Suzanne!  We'll have fun reading a book, singing songs & dancing to get our wiggles out.

Recommended for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary school age children, this simple dance program will feature popular kids tunes. Families, it's time to get your groove on!

The two sessions are exactly the same. Ms.

Come take a walk on the wild side with Wild Wonders and their animal ambassadors!

Michael’s show has been described as “preposterous brilliance” and “wacky jugglement,” a combination of hilarious tricks and stunts with uproarious stand-up.

Wednesday is literacy day!  Story times start at 11:15.  Join us for a California State Parks Ranger Read-Aloud session!

Explore the world of suspense, intrigue and unexpected surprises in our Marvelous Mysteries Camp. Campers will ignite their sense of wonder as they investigate mind-bending illusions, unravel engineering puzzles and crack mysterious codes.

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

Lunch is Served: Trinity Theatre Company

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 learn something new at a workshop or flex your head playing Teen Trivia!

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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

Free Summer Lunch is back throughout San Diego.

Craftacular Wednesdays

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

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Join our Summer Lunch Craftacular Wednesdays with Back from Tomboctou.

Join Cal-SOAP staff for drop-in FAFSA assistance and hands-on app support (1-1 or small group).

Bring a mat and towel to enjoy a calming and gentle yoga experience.

No registration necessary.

Presented by Healthy Adventures.

Ralph’s World is the mega-fun music show where kids rock and dance to their delight. Ralph engages his young fans with activity songs, story songs, dancing songs, and a healthy dose of pure silliness.

Build your confidence and your skills with computers!

Do you want to learn how to be eco friendly in your garden?  Join the Eco-Sprout Gardening Camp to delve into the fascinating work of plants, soil, and the environment.

Come join us for an unforgettable art adventure as we explore famous artists and create inspired pieces of art based on their styles of work!

Join us on the Patio outside the children's room for arts and crafts after school every Wednesday at 2pm.

Activities are designed for school age children.  Young kids may require parent assistance.

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. 

Travel throughout the Solar System and beyond at the Cosmic Explorers Camp!

Join us every Wednesday at the Ocean Beach Library to read to DK, our bearded dragon or Darwin, our Ball Python. Practice your skills and gain confidence by reading to these enthusiastic and non-judgmental reptiles.

Join us for story-inspired stretches, music, and child-friendly props! We conclude by using our breath to transition from silly to calm. Please bring a mat or towel.

Ages 3-8.  

At the Genetic Genealogy Roundtable, topics discussed may include the following, plus any questions attendees may have for the group, or experiences participants may want to share with community members:

Need help with your email? Struggling to navigate a particular website? New smartphone or tablet? Come get some tech help with our library staff! We're experienced with tech problem-solving and are eager to assist you!

Make zombies, princesses and flying carpets come to life as you develop your own online game! Using Scratch software, you will learn about character and storyboard design as you use basic animation to design games.

Why be BORED when there is BOARD Game Club every Wednesday, 3:00-5:00?  Come on down to the Children's and teen area where you will find classic board games as well as steam based games.  Bring your friends - or make new ones.

Celebrate Harry Potter's birthday! Rediscover how the magic of Harry Potter and his friends started their journey at Hogwarts. Enjoy the free movie.

All ages are welcome.  No reservations required. 

Weekly ESL tutoring

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 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.

Join us and local artists Toshwerks for a fun, hands-on DIY crafty project recommended for ages 8 and up: a Stellar Star Projector!

All supplies will be provided, but online registration is required. Sponsored by SRFOL.

Join us every Wednesday for a fun craft project. Everything will be provided free of charge. 

Join us for an interactive, funny, and whimsical Magic and Bubbles Show with Sparkles the Clown! Giggles abound! Come on down and join the fun!

All ages welcome. No registration necessary.

Community members with a basic grasp of English language can have fun themed conversations and build relationships with one another. We will talk about ourselves, our cultures, and more.

Join us for a fun afternoon of dance instruction for kids and adults. Children and adults from beginners to experienced are welcome to join this amazing group of talented performers to improve their skills.

Beginners: 5:30pm - 6:00pm