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Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:15am
NU - Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers

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.

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: NU - Community Room - North University
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Crisis House Tabling

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
University Heights Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages

Crisis House will host a resource table for individuals experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, addiction, health conditions, and lack of access to food & housing. 

Their team will be offering the following services:

Library Branch: University Heights Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Accessibility, Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:

Crisis House will host a resource table for individuals experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, addiction, health conditions, and lack of access to food & housing. 

Their team will be offering the following services:

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Genealogy Research: Meet with our volunteer genealogist 10am to Noon

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
AC - Genealogy Table in Marilyn & Gene Marx Special Collections Center (9th Floor) - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages

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.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Genealogy Table in Marilyn & Gene Marx Special Collections Center (9th Floor) - Central
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

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.

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

Lotsa Lead Puppet Show / Stay & Play Storytime

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
CH - Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Let’s Not Be Mis-Lead Follow the Adventures of Lotsa Lead!

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: CH - Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Let’s Not Be Mis-Lead Follow the Adventures of Lotsa Lead!

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

Dance Pants Party

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
MV - Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Recommended for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary-school age kids, this simple dance program will feature "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, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Recommended for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary-school age kids, this simple dance program will feature "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

Multicultural Storytime with Ms. Mariana

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
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

Outdoor Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Featured, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers

Join us for Toddler Storytime Outdoors with Mrs. Suzanne!  We'll have fun reading a book, singing songs & dancing to get our wiggles out.

Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Featured, Literature
Event Details:

Join us for Toddler Storytime Outdoors with Mrs. Suzanne!  We'll have fun reading a book, singing songs & dancing to get our wiggles out.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Puppet Show

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages

The San Diego Guild of Puppetry is bringing the magic of puppet theatre to Oak Park Library!

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

The San Diego Guild of Puppetry is bringing the magic of puppet theatre to Oak Park Library!

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

Stay & Play Storytime

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Program Type:
Art, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Welcome families to Stay and Play!

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

Welcome families to Stay and Play!

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

Tiny Tots University

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
SK - Children's Nook - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, Early Learning, 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, 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, August 13, 2025 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

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
UC - Community Room - University Community at University Community Library
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Ms. Ann reads fun stories and sings songs followed by craft time.

Cancelled
Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: UC - Community Room - University Community
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

Ms. Ann reads fun stories and sings songs followed by craft time.

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

Stay and Play

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 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

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 Signs @ Play with Ms. Jennifer!

11:00 Snack Time

11:15-12 Sensory Play 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:

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 Signs @ Play with Ms. Jennifer!

11:00 Snack Time

11:15-12 Sensory Play 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, August 13, 2025 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, August 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers

Ms.

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

Ms.

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

Dance Pants Party

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
NC - Main Area - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

We're back! Come and join us for our "Dance Pants" program on Wednesdays 8/13 & 8/27 at 11:00am. We'll wiggle and shake to popular kid's tunes. This program is recommended for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary school-age children.

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

We're back! Come and join us for our "Dance Pants" program on Wednesdays 8/13 & 8/27 at 11:00am. We'll wiggle and shake to popular kid's tunes. This program is recommended for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary school-age children.

This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Love Your Heart, Protect Your Brain! an OASIS San Diego Program, Part of the Living Well for Adults Series

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

The matters of the Heart affect your brain! 

Reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia by caring for your Cardiovascular system.

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

The matters of the Heart affect your brain! 

Reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia by caring for your Cardiovascular system.

This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Practice English at the Library

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
CT - Upstairs Lobby/Homework Area - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Career & College, Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Practice speaking English once a week with our volunteer English tutor!

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: CT - Upstairs Lobby/Homework Area - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Career & College, Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Practice speaking English once a week with our volunteer English tutor!

This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Tierrasanta Mahjong Group

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 11:30am - 2:30pm
TS - Community Room - Tierrasanta at Tierrasanta Library
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

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

Materials are provided

Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: TS - Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

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

Materials are provided

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Digital Navigator one-on-one assistance

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 11:30am - 3:00pm
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Program Type:
Featured, En Español
Age Group:
All Ages

Digital Navigators will be onsite for free, one-on-one assistance to help you.  Get basic tech support or improve your computer skills.

Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, En Español
Event Details:

Digital Navigators will be onsite for free, one-on-one assistance to help you.  Get basic tech support or improve your computer skills.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Digital Navigation

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 11:30am - 3:30pm
CT - Computer Lab - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Career & College, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Get help on the computers and with your digital devices from a Digital Navigator every Tuesday! They will be located in the computer lab and around the printer.

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: CT - Computer Lab - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: All Ages, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Career & College, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Get help on the computers and with your digital devices from a Digital Navigator every Tuesday! They will be located in the computer lab and around the printer.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Digital Navigator

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 11:30am - 3:30pm
Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Featured, Accessibility, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

The Digital Navigator Program offers free, one-on-one assistance to help improve computer skills or get basic tech support.

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Accessibility, Community Engagement
Event Details:

The Digital Navigator Program offers free, one-on-one assistance to help improve computer skills or get basic tech support.

This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Gentle Yoga for Adults - Part of the Living Well for Adults program series

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Bring a mat and towel to enjoy a calming and gentle yoga experience.

No registration necessary.

Presented by Healthy Adventures.

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:

Bring a mat and towel to enjoy a calming and gentle yoga experience.

No registration necessary.

Presented by Healthy Adventures.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

OASIS: Legends and Lore of Chocolate

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
PO - Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Join Marilyn McPhie for “Legends and Lore of Chocolate: Tales and Trivia of the World’s Favorite Treat!” Discover fascinating facts and delightful stories about chocolate’s journey from ancient Mayan rituals to modern-day indulgence.

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: PO - Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

Join Marilyn McPhie for “Legends and Lore of Chocolate: Tales and Trivia of the World’s Favorite Treat!” Discover fascinating facts and delightful stories about chocolate’s journey from ancient Mayan rituals to modern-day indulgence.