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Lego Builders Club

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Area - Oak Park at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Early Learning, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Come build with LEGO and craft the worlds of your dreams! Builders of all ages are welcome. DUPLO (large LEGO) is available for kids ages 3 and younger, and others who prefer...

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Art, Early Learning, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Come build with LEGO and craft the worlds of your dreams!

Builders of all ages are welcome.

DUPLO (large LEGO) is available for kids ages 3 and younger, and others who prefer larger pieces. 

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

Signing Storytime

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth at Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us on the second Saturday of every month at 12:30pm for Sign Language Storytime. Children and parents will have the opportunity to learn new signs, sing, read and play.  ...

Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Room: Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us on the second Saturday of every month at 12:30pm for Sign Language Storytime. Children and parents will have the opportunity to learn new signs, sing, read and play. 

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

Bilingual Storytime: Spanish (Hora del Cuento Bilingüe: Español)

Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Story Theater - North University at North University Community Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play at Toddler Storytime! Come and build essential early literacy skills and foster a love of reading. Designed for children ages 1-3. ¡Úna...

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Children's Story Theater - North University
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:
Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play at Toddler Storytime! Come and build essential early literacy skills and foster a love of reading.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.

Scissor Skills Practice: Mothers Day Collage

Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Denny Sanford Children's Library (1st Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Art, Early Learning,
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Join us on Mother's day to create a collage for your favorite caretaker. We will provide magazines, scissors, and glue! Please bring creativity! PARENTAL SUPERVISION REQUIRED....

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Denny Sanford Children's Library (1st Floor)
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art, Early Learning,
Event Details:

Join us on Mother's day to create a collage for your favorite caretaker. We will provide magazines, scissors, and glue! Please bring creativity!


PARENTAL SUPERVISION REQUIRED.

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

Mini Movers and Music

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

This is the perfect class for all those mini-movers out there! It’s filled with creative movement, lots of fun music and dance games. This energetic and expressive Mini Movers &...

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

This is the perfect class for all those mini-movers out there! It’s filled with creative movement, lots of fun music and dance games.

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

Dance Pants

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 11:45am - 12:15pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement,
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Recommended for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary-school age kids, this simple dance program will feature popular songs. Families, it’s time to get your groove on!

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Recommended for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary-school age kids, this simple dance program will feature popular songs. Families, it’s time to get your groove on!

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

ABC Storytime

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Each week we'll develop early literacy skills by: Using Our Imagination Learning a New Letter  Reading Stories Making Friends Come Lea...

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

Each week we'll develop early literacy skills by:

  • Using Our Imagination

  • Learning a New Letter 

  • Reading Stories

  • Making Friends

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

Dance It Out! Bilingual Storytime /¡Baila! Hora de cuentos bilingüe: Mother's Day/Family Day Special!

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Children's Area - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

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 aw...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - Logan Heights
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

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!

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

Spanish Storytime

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Children's Area - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
, En Español, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Enjoy bilingual stories and songs for children!

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Children's Area - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: , En Español, Literature
Event Details:

Enjoy bilingual stories and songs for children!

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

Signing Pajama Storytime

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Featured,
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us for pajama storytime with...sign language basics to foster early literacy skills. This program is offered inside in our Community Room, and no registration is required. ...

Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Featured,
Event Details:

Join us for pajama storytime with...sign language basics to foster early literacy skills.

This program is offered inside in our Community Room, and no registration is required.

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

Pajama Storytime with Ms. Carrie

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Put on your favorite PJs and join Ms. Carrie in the Community Room Monday evenings for a pajama storytime.   Pajamas are encouraged, but not required. No sign up require...

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Put on your favorite PJs and join Ms. Carrie in the Community Room Monday evenings for a pajama storytime.

 

Pajamas are encouraged, but not required. No sign up required.

 

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

Pajamas Storytime

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Snook's Nook Storytime Area at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Put on your pajamas, grab your favorite stuffed animal and head to the library for storytime.

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Snook's Nook Storytime Area
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Put on your pajamas, grab your favorite stuffed animal and head to the library for storytime.

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

Pajama Storytime

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Children's Area - University Community at University Community Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join Ms. Jackie for stories and songs to get the little ones ready for bedtime!

Cancelled
Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: Children's Area - University Community
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join Ms. Jackie for stories and songs to get the little ones ready for bedtime!

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

Virtual Tuesday Morning Storytime with Ms. Carrie

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join Ms. Carrie, on Zoom, Tuesday mornings for virtual stories, songs, and fun that foster early literacy skills. When you register for this storytime, you will receive an email...

Encouraged
Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join Ms. Carrie, on Zoom, Tuesday mornings for virtual stories, songs, and fun that foster early literacy skills.

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

Super Hero Story Time at Comic Con Museum

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning,
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Ages 0-5 Visit the Comic Con Museum on Free Tuesdays and enjoy a super hero story time with SDPL Librarian Ms. Wendy from the Central Library Children's Department.  Enjoy ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning,
Event Details:

Ages 0-5

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

Music and Motion

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth at Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Come join us every Tuesday at 11:30am for Music and Motion! This program is designed to introduce babies and toddlers to music, dance and instruments. We will learn new motor skill...

Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Room: Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Come join us every Tuesday at 11:30am for Music and Motion! This program is designed to introduce babies and toddlers to music, dance and instruments. We will learn new motor skills, shake our sillies out and sing at the top of our lungs.

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

Baby Play & Learn

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Children's Area - Ocean Beach at Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, , Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

Baby Play & Learn is designed to support the development of children ages 0-24 months. This program includes stories, rhymes, songs, and movement activities  fol...

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Room: Children's Area - Ocean Beach
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Literature
Event Details:

Baby Play & Learn is designed to support the development of children ages 0-24 months. This program includes stories, rhymes, songs, and movement activities  followed by an open play time.

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

Storytime with Ms Teri

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Come one, come all to this story time designed for little ones and their caregivers. Enjoy songs, rhymes, and books with captivating illustrations. 

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:

Come one, come all to this story time designed for little ones and their caregivers. Enjoy songs, rhymes, and books with captivating illustrations. 

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

Dance to EvOLvE presents Talented Trolls!

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Dance and groove like your favorite Trolls characters, from Poppy's positivity to Branch's cool beats. Join us for energetic routines and catchy sing-alongs, celebrating happiness ...

Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Dance and groove like your favorite Trolls characters, from Poppy's positivity to Branch's cool beats. Join us for energetic routines and catchy sing-alongs, celebrating happiness and friendship inspired by the Trolls movies!

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

Kamishibai Story Box

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library at Central Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Ages 0-12 Join Walter from Write Out Loud as he shares Kamishibai Story Box Theater in the Children's Library.   KAMISHIBAI (STORYBOX) brings international folk tal...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Ages 0-12

Join Walter from Write Out Loud as he shares Kamishibai Story Box Theater in the Children's Library.  

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

Music and Motion

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth at Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Come join us every Tuesday at 2pm for Music and Motion! This program is designed to introduce babies and toddlers to music, dance and instruments. We will learn new motor skills, s...

Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Room: Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Come join us every Tuesday at 2pm for Music and Motion! This program is designed to introduce babies and toddlers to music, dance and instruments. We will learn new motor skills, shake our sillies out and sing at the top of our lungs.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Blocks Party!

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Nook - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, , Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

Come join us for our LEGO BLOCK PARTY!! We'll have enough bricks to satisfy everyone's building needs. No prior experience required. This will be a family friendly event, s...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Children's Nook - Skyline Hills
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, , Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

Come join us for our LEGO BLOCK PARTY!!

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

Bilingual Storytime

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
En Español, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us every 2nd Tuesday for Spanish Bilingual Storytime! This storytime is meant for children to experience early Spanish literacy skills. ¡Únase a nosotros para la hora de cu...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: En Español, Literature
Event Details:

Join us every 2nd Tuesday for Spanish Bilingual Storytime! This storytime is meant for children to experience early Spanish 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.

Pajama Signing Story Time

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Area - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Pajama Signing Story Time with Jennifer Duncan of Signs at Play is a cozy and fun event for families with young children. It combines the joy of bedtime stories with the added fun ...

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Children's Area - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:

Pajama Signing Story Time with Jennifer Duncan of Signs at Play is a cozy and fun event for families with young children. It combines the joy of bedtime stories with the added fun of Baby Sign Language (ASL).