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.
CALENDAR UPDATE
San Diego Public Library is moving to a new online event calendar. Starting March 1, online room reservations will be paused.
Please talk to library staff directly to reserve a room.
FREE Tax Preparation with AARP
Stop by for FREE tax preparation assistance generously provided by AARP and the IRS to help most low-middle income taxpayers.
Family Fun Day!
Family Fun Day at North Clairemont Library
Since SDUSD schools will no longer be closed on February 26, we are still offering a fun day of activities for families--just on a smaller scale!
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.
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.
Signing Storytime with Signs at Play
Children learn simple signing in a fun, storytime format.
Come enjoy Story Time filled with stories, music, and a fun craft! Designed especially for toddlers and preschoolers. No registration needed—just drop in and join the fun.
Tiny tots ages 0-2 and their caregivers will enjoy songs, stories, and rhymes that foster early literacy skills.
Toddler Storytime
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.
Let's Play, Thursdays!
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!
Community GYN Cancer Support Group
How to Work a Computer
These two-hour classes can help you learn how to be confident with your devices; the first hour is class discussion on a monthly topic followed by an hour of Q&A on basic tech issues.
Video Calls
Join Us for Senior Mahjong at the Library!
Join us as we read, sing, and dance this special Storytime, which encourages a love of reading and builds essential early literacy skills.
Preschool storytime for babies, toddlers, and all preschoolers!
Preschool storytime is 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.
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.
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.
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
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 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.
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
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.
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.
Please join Ms. Ellie or Ms. Helene for storytime, songs, and some fun!
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!
Zumba for Kids
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 the Morning 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.
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. 
Scripps Ranch Book Club -
Pen to Paper Writing Group
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.
Knit and Crochet Circle
Bring your knit and crochet projects and socialize with fellow stitchers! All levels welcome; however, no instruction is provided.
Chess Club
Interested in achieving better brain function while improving your memory, cognitive abilities, and strategic thinking?
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.
Board Game Afternoon and Learn To Play DnD!
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 Club
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.
Come celebrate Holi: The Festival of Colors!
Holi marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring. It also signifies the victory of good over evil!
Teen IDEA Lab /Laboratorio de Ideas para Adolescentes
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!
Join us in a relaxed and supportive environment to receive chess instruction, improve your skills, or play an opponent.
Crochet Club
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.
Get Crafty with Miss Gaby!
Join us for a new fun biweekly craft for children every other Thursday at 4pm...Let's Get Crafty with Miss Gaby!
Have you always wanted to learn how to play chess or improve your skills? If you have never played before, or are just looking for someone to practice with, join us for some friendly competition! All supplies are provided.
Kid's Crafty Club (ages 6-12)
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.
Lego Club
Come build with us and become a Master Builder! Join us each month to enjoy and hour of free building and then see your Lego creations displayed in the library.
Legos are provided.
No registration required.
There's always fun to be had with piñatas! Join us to learn how piñatas are constructed, the different materials they're made of, and how it all affects the science of force. Participants will have the opportunity to make their own piñatas.
Slime
Let's make gooey Slime! This hands-on program is open to all ages and is a fun way to enjoy a valentine activity. Create your own gooey and colorful slime with materials provided by the library.
Get ready for a taste bud adventure as we dive into unique flavors from around the globe!
Thursday Adventures for School Age Kids: Board Games!
Bring your friends and family and play some of the board games the library has!
Tinker Thursday: Gee's Bend Quilt Art
Join us every Thursday for Tinker Thursday! Craft in community! Join us every Thursday for Tinker Thursday! Craft in community! Join us in February as we explore the art of various Black artists to celebrate Black History Month!
Arts and Crafts /Arte y Manualidades
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!
Join us every Thursday and Friday from 4:00pm - 5:30pm for Chess in the 1st floor main lobby. Downtown Chess meets in the 1st floor main lobby of the San Diego Central Library.
All Ages | Free Event
Holi is a Hindu Festival of colors, love and Spring. Join us as we make Mandala Art Rangoli and Coffee Filter Flowers.
WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.
The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Madden, NBA 2K and more.
Project NexTech: Intro to Electrical Engineering
In this introductory electrical engineering program, participants will explore how electricity works through hands-on building and experimentation.
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.