Event List

San Diego Writers Ink welcomes Fiction writers at any stage to join the Fiction Focused Writing Group located inside the Pacific Highlands Ranch Library.

The Celebrity Memoir Book Club selects a celebrity memoir to read and discuss each month.

The Carmel Valley Library Family Concert Series presents a different artist each month. Admission is free. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Carmel Valley Library. 

Join us for a discussion of "classic" books on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm in the Community Room.   The February selection is the Secret Sharer by Joseph Conrad.  Copies of the book are available at the desk.

Please join other book loving community members for the monthly meeting of the Banned Book Club.  We read and discuss banned and challenged classics and other thought-provoking titles.  Everyone is welcome!

Through colorful picture books, catchy songs, and playful rhymes, Señor Roberto or Mr. Robert brings stories to life in a way that’s fun, educational, and culturally enriching.

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!

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. 

Welcome families to Stay and Play!

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

Geared towards toddlers and preschoolers.

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

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

Materials are provided

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!

Join us for a game of Mahjong. Materials provided. Mahjong Club meets every first and third Wednesday of the month. 

Recommended for ages 18+. No registration required.

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 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.