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Multicultural Storytime with Ms. Mariana

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

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

 

Geared towards toddlers and preschoolers.

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

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

 

Geared towards toddlers and preschoolers.

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Dance Pants Party

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
MV - Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Recommended for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, this simple dance program will feature songs such as "The Wheels on the Bus," "Baby Shark," and more. Families, it’s time to get your groove on!

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: MV - Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning
Event Details:

Recommended for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, this simple dance program will feature songs such as "The Wheels on the Bus," "Baby Shark," and more. Families, it’s time to get your groove on!

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Tiny Tots University/Universidad de Pequeños

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
SK - Children's Nook - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, Early Learning, En Español, Literature, Wellness
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

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. 

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: SK - Children's Nook - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, Early Learning, En Español, Literature, Wellness
Event Details:

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. 

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Toddler Story Time in the Park

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
KN - Park Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

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

Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: KN - Park Area - Kensington
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Stay and Play Story Time

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
AC - Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Event Details

Ages 0-5 

Stay and Play at the library with us! Come and enjoy our early literacy rich environment of learning through play!

10:30 Story Time

11:00 Snack Time

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library - Central
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

Event Details

Ages 0-5 

Stay and Play at the library with us! Come and enjoy our early literacy rich environment of learning through play!

10:30 Story Time

11:00 Snack Time

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Bumblebee Toddler and Preschool Storytime at the Library

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Join us for Bumblebee Toddler and Preschool Storytime. Enjoy children's stories and songs.

All ages are welcome. No registration required.

 

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Celebration Month, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Join us for Bumblebee Toddler and Preschool Storytime. Enjoy children's stories and songs.

All ages are welcome. No registration required.

 

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group

Baby/Toddler Storytime with Stay and Play at 11:00 am

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers

Join us as we sing songs, read simple books, do bouncy rhymes and shake our shakers!

Library Branch: Clairemont Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

Join us as we sing songs, read simple books, do bouncy rhymes and shake our shakers!

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Dance Pants Party!

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
NC - Main Area - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning, Wellness
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

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

Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: NC - Main Area - North Clairemont
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Wellness
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Baby Sign Language Basics

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
RP - Children's Area - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: RP - Children's Area - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group

Baby Sign Storytime with Monta Briant

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers

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. 

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

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. 

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Signing Storytime with Signs at Play

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
NC - Main Area - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Children learn simple signing in a fun, storytime format.

Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: NC - Main Area - North Clairemont
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning
Event Details:

Children learn simple signing in a fun, storytime format.

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group

Tiny Tot Storytime

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers

Tiny tots ages 0-2 and their caregivers will enjoy songs, stories, and rhymes that foster early literacy skills.

 

 

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Tiny tots ages 0-2 and their caregivers will enjoy songs, stories, and rhymes that foster early literacy skills.

 

 

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Join us Thursday mornings at 10am for stories, songs, finger games and more! 

Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join us Thursday mornings at 10am for stories, songs, finger games and more! 

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group

Baby Toddler Explore Time

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
SM - Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers

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.

 

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: SM - Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

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.

 

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Mini Mingei at North Park Library!

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
NP - Children's Area - North Park at North Park Library
Program Type:
Art, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Join Mingei International Museum at the North Park Library for Mini Mingei!

Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: NP - Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Art, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Join Mingei International Museum at the North Park Library for Mini Mingei!

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Stay & Play Storytime

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

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!

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

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!

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Museum Day @ San Diego Museum of Art

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Come join us at (San Diego Museum of Art) SDMA for free entry, museum tour and storytime. Stay as long or as short as you'd like. 

Tours are designed for kids ages 0-5 and their caregivers.

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Come join us at (San Diego Museum of Art) SDMA for free entry, museum tour and storytime. Stay as long or as short as you'd like. 

Tours are designed for kids ages 0-5 and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Baby/Toddler Storytime

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
CT - Children's Area - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Join us as we read, sing, and dance this special Storytime, which encourages a love of reading and builds essential early literacy skills. 

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: CT - Children's Area - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Join us as we read, sing, and dance this special Storytime, which encourages a love of reading and builds essential early literacy skills. 

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Preschool storytime for babies, toddlers, and all preschoolers!

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Preschool storytime for babies, toddlers, and all preschoolers!

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Preschool storytime is for babies, toddlers, and all preschoolers!

Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room: PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Preschool storytime is for babies, toddlers, and all preschoolers!

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Stay and Play

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, 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.

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Storytime for Toddlers & Preschoolers

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
SC - Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery - San Carlos at San Carlos Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/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. 

Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: SC - Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery - San Carlos
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

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 is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Virtual Preschool Storytime with Ms Rebecca

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

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.

Registration Encouraged
Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Early Learning
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Family Music Lessons

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

With the help of her ukulele and even some puppet friends, Miss Marae will guide and encourage you to explore music with your child.

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Early Learning, Performing Arts
Event Details:

With the help of her ukulele and even some puppet friends, Miss Marae will guide and encourage you to explore music with your child.