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Dance It Out! Bilingual Storytime /¡Baila! Hora de cuentos bilingüe

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
LO - Children's Area - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Featured, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

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!

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: LO - Children's Area - Logan Heights
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Featured, Early Learning
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

Family and Tiny Tots Storytime

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers

A story time designed for toddlers, featuring stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays.

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

A story time designed for toddlers, featuring stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays.

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

Halloween Storytime

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
CM - Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

join Children’s Librarian Miss Julie for a not-so-scary storytime!  This program is designed for children ages 2-4 and their families.  Halloween costumes are optional.  Every child in attendance will receive a special surprise!

Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: CM - Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

join Children’s Librarian Miss Julie for a not-so-scary storytime!  This program is designed for children ages 2-4 and their families.  Halloween costumes are optional.  Every child in attendance will receive a special surprise!

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

Rhythm and Movement

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
OB - Children's Area - Ocean Beach at Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, , Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

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.

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

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.

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group

Sing & Sign Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
PO - Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers

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.

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: PO - Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

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.

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

Storytime

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

This Storytime regularly incorporates books, songs, egg shakers, and sign language and is appropriate for toddlers and preschoolers. Sponsored by SRFOL. 

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

This Storytime regularly incorporates books, songs, egg shakers, and sign language and is appropriate for toddlers and preschoolers. Sponsored by SRFOL. 

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

Literature Comes to Life

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Join us for a special halloween storytime event with Literature Comes to Life.  Audience members will join the cast and help tell the story with fun props and costumes.

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Join us for a special halloween storytime event with Literature Comes to Life.  Audience members will join the cast and help tell the story with fun props and costumes.

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

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

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. 

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

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. 

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

Let's Play!

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
CT - Patio - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Sensory play. Join us outside to play with our new sensory tables. Mud play, sand play, and more! Program takes place in the garden, past the patio. 

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

Sensory play. Join us outside to play with our new sensory tables. Mud play, sand play, and more! Program takes place in the garden, past the patio. 

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Mind/Body Fitness for Older Adults

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
SC - Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery - San Carlos at San Carlos Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Older Adults

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!

 

Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: SC - Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery - San Carlos
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

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!

 

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, October 29, 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

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

Wednesday, October 29, 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

Stay & Play Storytime

Wednesday, October 29, 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

Welcome families to Stay and Play!

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

Welcome families to Stay and Play!

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, October 29, 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, October 29, 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
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Stay & Play Storytime

Wednesday, October 29, 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, October 29, 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, October 29, 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, October 29, 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

Bumblebee Toddler and Preschool Storytime at the Library

Wednesday, October 29, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Library for All

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Library for All is a monthly arts and crafts program for adults with special needs. People of all abilities are welcome to participate in this event.

 

No registration necessary. While supplies last.

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Library for All is a monthly arts and crafts program for adults with special needs. People of all abilities are welcome to participate in this event.

 

No registration necessary. While supplies last.

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

Villa Musica - Music Classes

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:15pm
CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Free music classes for kids by Villa Musica!

Early Childhood Music, ages 0-4, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Music Adventures, ages 5-6, 12:30 - 1:15pm 

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Free music classes for kids by Villa Musica!

Early Childhood Music, ages 0-4, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Music Adventures, ages 5-6, 12:30 - 1:15pm 

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, October 29, 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, October 29, 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.