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. 

Please join us with your young ones for Preschool Storytime & Craft!
Ms. Sandy will have fun stories, songs, and a special craft to share!
This event takes place every Thursday except the 3rd Thursday each month.

Children learn simple signing in a fun, storytime format.

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.

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.

Bring the kiddos to the library every Thursday morning for a variety of play!  Storytime, crafts, dancing, songs and most of all FUN!

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!

Ongoing monthly support group meeting for patients and survivors of gynecological cancers

Mahjong for Seniors

Join Us for Senior Mahjong at the Library!

Are you looking to learn some computer skills?  These sessions—with instruction, hands-on opportunities, and plenty of time for questions and answers—are just for you!  

All About Apps

American Red Cross Blood Drive College-Rolando Branch Library Community Room 6600 Montezuma Rd San Diego, CA 92115 Thursday, September 25, 2025 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

Preschool storytime for babies, toddlers, and all preschoolers!

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.

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.

Sensory and early literacy play for little learners ages 1–5 and their caregivers.

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

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.

Join like-minded bibliophiles to discuss fiction titles.  A limited number of each month’s selection will be available at the Circulation Desk. This program is appropriate for adults 18 and up.

Join in as  for a fun Family Music Program.  Miss Marae  will read, sing, dance, and play in this special Storytime meant to encourage a love of reading and build essential early literacy skills.

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. 

Please join Ms. Ellie or Ms. Helene for storytime, songs, and some fun!

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Come and enjoy our free Zumba for Kids program for babies and toddlers. This program involves music and movement to help kids strengthen their motor skills.

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.

After Preschool Storytime, we will be hosting a Stay and Play! 

Parents and Caregivers- play with your children or watch them as they play with other children. 

The Digital Navigator Program offers free, one-on-one assistance to help improve computer skills or get basic tech support. Digital Navigators are tech experts who are available to answer your "How to ....." questions.

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.

Whether you’re new to creative writing or have been at it for years, all are welcome to join this drop-in class. You’ll learn techniques to polish your writing craft in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Join us to explore what causes resistance in people living with dementia.  Learn strategies to strengthen relationships, build trust, and preserve dignity.

This class provides students with an understanding of the Breath-Mind-Body dynamic and its relationship to health and wellness during the aging process.  Students learn breathing techniques for self-care, mental resilience, and physical relax

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.

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.

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.

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.

Got Homework? We've got help!

The Do Your Homework @ the Library program offers FREE homework assistance for students to support out-of-school learning and engagement.

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.

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.

Have someone in your family that is curious about DnD? Join us every Thursday at 3:30pm for our weekly board game afternoon and DnD session!

Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world. We welcome players with all levels of chess experience from beginners to advanced. Recommended for ages 10 and up.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with three different crafts this month:

 9/25/25: Papel Picado

 10/2/25: Tin Bracelet

 10/9/25: Mini Piñata

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The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software.

Featuring a recording studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so much more!

Do you 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!

Get ready for a taste bud adventure as we dive into unique flavors from around the globe!

Join us in a relaxed and supportive  environment to receive chess instruction, improve your skills, or play an opponent.

Join us for an hour of crocheting at the library! You can use our supplies, or bring your own projects. Ask questions, learn the basics, or talk to other crocheters while practicing the craft. 

Join us for a new fun biweekly craft for children on a NEW DAY...the 2nd and 4th Thursdays in September at 4pm...Let's Get Crafty with Miss Gaby!

Our monthly Healthy Cooking class will focus on cuisine from Hispanic heritage this month.  Participants will get hands on instruction in cooking plant based foods that are health and delicious. 

Let's get creative with Miss Miki! Color, paint, draw, and create a variety of fun and easy arts and crafts projects! All skill levels welcome. Adult assistance recommended.

Let’s sit back and take a minute—or an hour—to talk about good books!

Play board games like Chess, Battleship, Monopoly, Sequence and more at your library! Ages 7-13

Join us and make a craft.

Join us every Thursday from 4:00 - 5:30 pm for Chess in the 1st floor Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center, off of the main lobby of the San Diego Central Library.

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Gang Beasts, Marvel Rivals, NBA 2K and more. 

Mix, stretch, and squish your way through the slimy side of science. Learn how textures, reactions, and materials connect to both biology and everyday life—messy fun included!

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.