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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.

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.

Learn how or improve your skills! Bring your own project for social crafting or use our materials. Join us every Friday. No need to register, just show up!

Manteniendo saludable su cerebro
¿Por qué es difícil hablar de este tema? Aprende a prepararte y hacer un plan.

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!

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

This bilingual program is designed for preschool children to experience both English and French in a fun, engaging setting. During each session, we will read stories and sing in both languages. 

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

Event Details

Library for All is a monthly arts and crafts program for adults with special needs. People of all abilities are welcome to participate in this event.

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)

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! 

Interested in becoming a Friend to the Paradise Hills Branch Library?  Come join us in our monthly meeting.

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.

Curious about starting your own business but not sure where to start? Through the expertise of UC San Diego faculty, teamwork, exercises, and discussions with founders of startups, participants will learn how to:

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

On a cold winter day in 1903 two obscure brothers changed the world when Wilbur Wright took off in the first manned, heavier than air powered aircraft.

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!

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.

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

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!

The Mission Hills Mystery Book Club attendees discuss a mystery novel on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 3:00 PM. Pick up this month's book at the Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Branch 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.

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.

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

Enjoy an afterschool movie! Bring your friends, blankets, pillows, and snacks. All ages welcome! 

Each month we'll feature a family-friendly film geared towards elementary and middle school aged children.

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 plate bunnies

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

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

Join us for a hands-on STEAM adventure where science becomes wizardry!

A fun monthly discussion group for teens revolving around short stories, picture books for older readers, and poetry. Let's not forget there will be snacks and other fun activities too! Recommended for ages 12 and above.

Blood on the Clocktower is a social role playing game. Each character has a special ability to use while the game is running or while the character is still alive. This is a game of deception.

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. 

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.

Looking for ways to support your local library and community? Join the Balboa Branch Friends of the Library! We need you!!!

Join the library for a craft at the People's Co-Op in Ocean Beach! ToshWerks will help us to create soap that looks like gemstones!

All supplies provided, but are limited, so registration is strongly encouraged. For ages 13 and up.