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Weekly Children’s Storytime with Ms. Sarah

Join us in this dancing storytime that geared towards toddlers and their parents. Enjoy new and classic stories of all kinds and get ready to get all those wiggles out and dance away the jiggles and pent up energy!

Need to occupy your little one on Wednesday mornings? Come join us for our weekly Dance Pants party!

Join us for an exciting morning of stories and songs! This storytime is geared toward ages 3-5, but the whole family is welcome to join in the fun!

Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy simple stories, songs and community.  Reading practice helps young ones to develop school readiness skills and also encourages  perspective-taking, enhanced language ability, and critica

Join us for a fun and educational storytime featuring songs, nursery rhymes, and picture books. Remember, storytime (reading) is important for brain development of little ones.

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.

Learn signs to use with your child! Signing fun with songs, stories, and finger plays as well as tips for using sign language as a preverbal communication tool with your little one.

Join Family Health Centers of San Diego in the “Adventures of Lotsa Lead!” storytime program. Did you know lead is a toxic metal that is dangerous to your family’s health?

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. 

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!

Stories, songs, fingerplays followed by Stay and Play.

Join Our Beading Group!

For those contemplating constructing a family tree, as well as for experienced genealogy researchers.

Volunteers are there to help guide you in your research.

No appointment necessary. First come, first served.

Welcome families to Stay and Play!

Visit redcrossblood.org, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767), or use The Blood Donor App and enter sponsor code:  CMRLibrary.  Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to compl

Families are invited to enjoy engaging stories and fun songs with our Youth Services Librarian, Ms. Jackie, and her jarana.  

Join Ms Mariana as she introduces children to different cultures and traditions through books, songs, & flannel board stories.

Geared towards toddlers and preschoolers.

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

Event Details

Life-threatening emergencies can happen fast and emergency responders aren’t always nearby. Learn how you might be able to save a life by taking simple actions immediately. Presented by Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) San Diego.

Free music classes for kids by Villa Musica!

15 Week Spring Session January 18, 2026-May 16, 2026 
(No classes during Spring Break March 29-April 11, 2026)

In preparation for finals week, the La Jolla/Riford Library's Seminar Room will have designated quiet study time set aside on the following days:

A gathering of intermediate & advanced players who want to enjoy a few rounds of mahjong together!

Materials are provided

Mahjong Group meets every Wednesday from 11:30am-2:30pm.

Digital Navigators will be onsite for free, one-on-one assistance to help you.  Get basic tech support or improve your computer skills.

Get help on the computers and with your digital devices from a Digital Navigator every Wednesday! 

We are excited to offer 3D Printing in person! Stop by the La Jolla/Riford Library's IDEA Lab during open lab hours with your .STL file and staff will be happy to assist you.

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

No registration necessary.

Presented by Healthy Adventures.

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

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.

Supercharging your metabolism with SMART eating and adopting positive lifestyle changes can improve your metabolic health. Let your metabolism work for you!

Bring your current project and crochet along with our library staff. Want to learn how to crochet? We'll supply the materials to teach you. Stuck on a project or have questions? We'll help you with it. Knitters are also welcome!

Do you enjoy nature, science and hands on learning? In this activity, we will dissect owl pellets and reconstruct the skeletons of of their prey to see what the owls have been eating. 

During the month of March, drop in anytime during the IDEA Lab's open hours to a make a fabric bookmark at our Fabric Bookmark Making Station.

Create your fabric bookmark to celebrate Read Across America.

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.

Design a “do it yourself” Air Plant Magnet with ToshWerkS! 

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Play games! Get creative! Have fun! Each week Ms. Maureen will feature a different fun program, from trivia for kids, to making paper airplanes, to painting a self-portrait.

Calling all LEGO Builders!

Put your engineering and problem-solving skills to the test by taking part in unique LEGO building challenges or let your imagination run wild and build your own special LEGO creations.

Each week's LEGO

Ruff Readers is a program that encourages children to increase their reading skills and self-confidence by reading out loud to a therapy dog. Join Ms. Terrie and her dog Star in the children's area on the second Wednesday of the month.

Join us every Monday for LEGO Power Hour! Build your own creations to display in our library.  Program will take place in our study rooms 3 and 4. 

Calling all anime and manga fans! 🎉 Join us every Wednesday from 3:30–5:30 PM for Anime Club. Watch the latest and greatest shows, share what you’re reading, and meet other fans who love anime as much as you do.

Join us to get help from awesome volunteer, to boost your study skills in a fun, friendly, and stress-free space.

Presented by Villa Musica.

Community Programs Manager:
Nicole Olsson – nolsson@villamusica.org

Come to the library for Arts and Crafts! Teen volunteers will help you make delightful creations on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month.

Today's craft: paper butterflies

🎉 Bingo Night! 🎉
Looking for midweek fun? Join us for Bingo Night every Wednesday from 4:00–5:00 PM!

Let's get creative! Join us as we make colorful masterpieces using everyday materials and let our imaginations run wild. Bring your friends and get ready to create something special together! 

Let's get creative! Join us as we make colorful masterpieces using everyday materials and let our imaginations run wild. Bring your friends and get ready to create something special together! 

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

One Book One San Diego!

Come discuss "Family Style," a heartwarming graphic novel / memoir of culture, food, and identity. 

Holi is a major Hindu festival celebrated as the Festival of Colours, Love and Spring. It celebrates the eternal and divine love of the deities Radha and Krishna.

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. 

Please join us for a lecture on stamp collecting, postal history, and special-issue stamps by David Klauber, Vice President of the Poway Stamp Club and board member of the American Philatelic Society, f

Intergenerational STEM Nights / CITAM para Familia.  Sign-up today!

Join us for a late afternoon pajama storytime with an engaging seasonal theme for young children including books, music, and bubbles with the addition of American Sign Language signs presented by Jennifer Duncan from Signs at Play.

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.

Link your interests to academics and potential careers!