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.

The Paradise Gardeners is a 501(c)(3), tax exempt organization that contributes to Southeastern San Diego’s diverse communities in areas of civic engagement, tree planting and other improvements, and educating community members in the disciplines

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.

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. 

Ages 0-5

Show off your moves while making new friends at our dance party!  Dress up and fancy flare encouraged!!  

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. 

**This event will be held at the Balboa Library. Program sponsored by the Friends of the Balboa Library.**

Join us for stories, songs, puppets and fun!

Each Thursday children will be introduced to stories, adventures, finger play, song and lots of other fun. Each storytime will end with a special free play with toys. 

Performing songs such as “#FROYOLO” and “Donuts,” this hip-hop/rap/dance/comedy duo must be seen to be believed!  You won’t want to miss this hilarious and fun dance party event!

Love to read and talk about books? Join the new Morning Book Club!

The Tierrasanta Library Monthly Book Club is held every 2nd Thursday of the month from 10:00 am-11:15 pm. This month's selection is Empire Builder by John D. Spreckels.

Open to the public and are free of charge. Play variety board games. Attendees should be fully vaccinated and have masks

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

7/6 - Smart Home Technology

The San Diego Opera Education Department will hold a Words & Music program youth summer session intensive July 6-16.

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 Ms. Katia for an engaging preschool storytime that promotes a love of reading and quality together time. Featuring stories, songs, and fun! 

Shark Week!  A special preschool storytime for babies, toddlers, and all preschoolers featuring child-friendly shark themes!

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.

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 Ms Canndy as she presents Stories and Songs in Mandarin, followed by play and social time.

All young children and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs and rhymes. Held outdoors on the grass, bring a blanket or chair.  No Registration required. We hope to see you there!

Ralph will be here to help us celebrate this summer by playing all his best songs! Ralph is an award winning children's performer and his music is featured in our Music and Motion program!

Take a journey through America's silly songs and sing-along with the talented musician Craig Newton!

This is a Storytime that supports cognitive development, social development and physical growth, language development, and sensory & motor development for your child incorporating playtime. Sensory Friendly.

In this Japanese tradition, a professional storyteller reveals a series of illustrations contained in a storybox as the narrative unfolds.  Before TV & comic books existed in Japan, there was Kamishibai (kami = paper; shibai = theatre).&n

Please join Miss Lea and Miss Ellie for storytime, songs, and some fun!

This summer we will be hosting a special Engineering Storytime provided by the San Diego Aerospace Museum in their special Mobile Bus Classroom!  San Diego Air & Space Museum presents a series of flying-related story times to

In partnership with the San Diego Unified  School District, Lunch @ Your Library will provide free hot lunches to children ages 0-18.

Lunch will be served to ages 0-18.

Free Summer Lunch at San Diego Public Library. Monday-Friday from 12-1 PM. Ages 0-18. Join us!

Get your child ready for their first day of school! This is a perfect time for your child to prepare for kindergarten!

Learn to make one arrangement in each meeting. One-on-one criteques with students on their work will be conducted in each meeting.  Explore other Japanese cultures, including tea ceremony, kimono Japanese cuisine and confection.

Do you like to eat yummy food?  Do you want to learn how to cook tasty and healthy meals?  Do Your Homework @ the Library and Healthy Adventures presents a hands on cooking camp that will teach you how to make your own meals, snacks, and

A Mah Jong Group for adults is meeting every Monday and Thursday from 1:00pm-3:30pm. Knowledge of American Mah Jong rules is required to play. Please bring your own Mah Jong tiles if possible.

Georgette Baker will share the stories of historical women and girls, from different countries, who made a difference in the world.  Her performances combine storytelling and sing-alongs.

Come and enjoy a fun time creating art with us. Students will have the opportunity to enjoy crafting with different materials. Make a masterpiece of art while meeting new friends and sharing the fun with others! All welcome.

Craig Newton

Interactive Music Fun!     

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.

Want to improve your computer skills or learn how to navigate the internet?  The Access 4 All Express offers FREE in-person classes for people of all skill levels. Don't have a device?

MUSIC FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

Celebrate World Snake Day with us at the OB Library. Come in for a fun and educational reptile show that will inspire you to live wild and love nature. Wild Man Dan will teach us all about reptiles and might even let us hold some of them!

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 watch family friendly movies with us. Movies will be from the 90s. No sign-ups, just show up. We are a cool zone, so what's cooler than hanging out at the library?

Dinosaurs used to rule the earth! Explore the world of dinosaurs with fun hands-on activities, crafts, and interactive learning. 

Space is limited, registration required.  

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?

Don't stop learning this summer!  Stop by any of our Homework Centers to hone your skills.  We've got games, learning activities, STEAM crafts, and more fun ways to learn.

Don't stop learning this summer!

Stop by our Homework Center to hone your skills.

Don't stop learning this summer!

Stop by any of our Homework Center to hone your skills.

Don't stop learning this summer!

Stop by any of our Homework Center to hone your skills.

Don't stop learning this summer!  Stop by any of our Homework Centers to hone your skills.  We've got games, learning activities, STEAM crafts, and more fun ways to learn.

Don't stop learning this summer!  Stop by any of our Homework Centers to hone your skills.  We've got games, learning activities, STEAM crafts, and more fun ways to learn.

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?

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!

Get messy, make mistakes, and prepare to make ART!

Join us every Thursday to get creative!

Joins us for a fun craft for children.  Registration recommended. Come and make art and recycle by making beautiful Paper Bag Kites!

Join us for the Pacific Beach Library's monthly book discussion!  On August 10th we will discuss Other Minds: The Octopus, the Sea, and the Deep Origins of Consciousness by Peter Godfrey-Smith.

All levels of players are welcome. There will be instruction for beginners and opportunities for kids to play against other kids at their own level. Geared to Grades 1-5.

Sail the Seven Seas with Sailor Sam and his little pal Salty as they search for adventure, treasure and…. a boat that won’t sink!

When a shiny spaceship lands in Emilia’s backyard, she meets URR, from planet Goopda, who has traveled here to promote universal peace.

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. 

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 on Wednesdays and Thursdays to play!

Write Away is an adult creative writing program dedicated to providing a space for local writers.