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.
Get Caught Reading a Banned Book!
It's Banned Books Week. Get caught reading a banned book and get your photo taken with our Polaroid camera to go on for our "Wanted Wall"!
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.
Banned Books Week: Preschool Storytime & Craft
In this special Banned Books Week storytime for toddlers and preschoolers, we will read banned and challenged picture books, celebrate the freedom to read, and bring these beloved and incredibly important stories to readers of all levels in the co
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.
Toddler Storytime
Join us Thursday mornings at 10am for stories, songs, finger games and more!
Babies / Toddler Storytime
Storytime with Angela Marquez Puppet stories
Join us as we read, sing, and dance this special Storytime, which encourages a love of reading and builds essential early literacy skills. A unique craft follows each Storytime.
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.
Banned Books Week: Stay & Play Storytime
In this special Banned Books Week Storytime for young children, we will read banned and challenged board and picture books, celebrate the freedom to read, and bring these beloved and incredibly important stories to readers of all levels in the com
Join like-minded bibliophiles to discuss fiction and non-fiction titles. A limited number of each month’s selection will be available at the Circulation Desk.
Ongoing monthly support group meeting for patients and survivors of GYN Cancers
Open to the public and are free of charge. Play variety board games.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten Preschool Storytime
Storytime for babies, toddlers, and all preschoolers-plus a 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Party!!
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.
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.
Family Music Lessons
With the help of her ukulele and even some puppet friends, Miss Marae will guide and encourage you to explore music with your child.
Ages 18 months -5 years
Sensory and early literacy play for little learners and their caregivers!
Sensory and early literacy play for little learners ages 1–5 and their caregivers.
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
Toddler and Preschool Storytime
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 in as we read, sing, dance, and play in this special storytime meant to encourage a love of reading and build essential early literacy skills.
Stay for an after-storytime craft project featuring a new craft each week.
Join us for Nuestra Cultura Storytime where we will celebrate Latin American cultures, learn a few Spanish phrases, and do an easy craft in the style of Mexican artist Frieda Kahlo.
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!
Learn to use simple ASL signs to open a window into a baby and child's mind, lowering frustration, and enhancing bonding, speech, and literacy with music, stories, puppets, parachute & bubbles, all with ASL signs.
Digital Navigator
The Digital Navigator Program offers free, one-on-one assistance to help improve computer skills or get basic tech support. Digital Navigators are multi-lingual and are tech experts who are available to answer your "How to ....." questions.
Food assembly and snacks for babies, toddlers, and caregivers. Supplies are limited, so it's first come, first served.
Join the Board of the Friends of the Pacific Beach Library for their monthly meeting, and share your input on how our library can better support our community.
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. 
Oftentimes, home-bound seniors can feel isolated, lonely and in need of a little extra support.
Kids are welcome to come to the library to celebrate the freedom to read with a Banned Books Week themed craft. All supplies will be provided.
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.
Banned Books Bingo & Craft
Love Bingo? Love Books? Then play Banned Books Bingo!
Art to Scale- Happy Birthday, Page Cheeto Pointer!
Make the most out of your school's half day by coming to the library for a hands-on art workshop which is part of a monthly art series. A new medium and new techniques will be used every month.
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.
Need to finish some homework, work on a project, study for a test, or just relax and read a book away from the distractions at home?
Banned Book Week Teen Film Screenings
Join us at the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab September 23rd - 26th from 2pm until closing for Banned Book Week as we screen films based on books that have been banned at one point or another across the United States.
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
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
Kids K through 8th: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
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?
Get Crafty with Miss Gaby - Shirt Painting!
Let's Make Art! Join Miss Gaby for Shirt Painting - - Design your own T-shirt! All materials will be provided while supplies last.
Chess Club
All ages are welcome.
TWEEN PHYSICS CAMP: Interactive Classical Physics
This course is an interactive introduction to classical physics (forces, movement, energy, and more) filled with interactive demonstrations, science experiments, and activities led by student volunteers from Project NexTech.
Create-it Thursday: Nuestra Cultura Guatemalan Kites
We're celebrating Nuestra Cultura! Join us to learn how to craft your very own Guatemalan Cometa! Kites are an important cultural symbol in Guatemala made to honor and celebrate loved ones who have passed on.
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!
Banned Book Bingo: Celebrating the Freedom to Read!
Celebrate Banned Books week! Play bingo and win prizes while learning about book bans and how you can support the freedom to read.
Join us every other Thursday for fun sensory play, arts & craft, & fun games. For kids age 3 to 8 years old.
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.
Get Crafty w/Miss Gaby: Banned Book Button Making Craft during Banned Book Week!
Join Miss Gaby all week long during Banned Book Week, on Monday Sept 23 through Saturday Sept 28 from 4-5pm each day! Create a special banned book button making craft of some of our favorite children's book characters that have been challeng
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.
Attention all Families: Come play Loteria at the Clairemont Library with Mr. Albert in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. It's fun!
Nuestra Cultura Craft: Ojo de Dios
It's Nuestra Cultura! So we're making a God's Eye craft--in Spanish a Ojo de Dios! Stop by, create this art, and in doing so, wish our kids a good long life, protection, and, of course, abundant crops. (Abundant crops? Huh?
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.
Ecologik: Biodiversity Snapshot
Recommended age: 9-15. Scientists can’t be everywhere at once, so it’s important to crowdsource science! Learn how you can contribute to scientific discoveries using tools many of us have in the palm of our hands. Registration Required.
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 and play!
Join us as we celebrate the winners of the Teen Short Story Contest: A World Without Books. Hear from teens as they read excerpts from their work. Food and drinks provided.
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.