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Event List

Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Program Type
Library Branch
Exhibits, Displays & Ongoing Programs
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This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Baby Sign Language Storytime

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 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
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
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Stay & Play Storytime: Guest Trinity Theatre

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
NC - Main Area - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Stay and Play is a play group and storytime for kids age 0-5 and their adults. We especially invite nontraditional caregivers (friends, family members, and neighbors) who care for children in an informal way.

Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: NC - Main Area - North Clairemont
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Accessibility, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Stay and Play is a play group and storytime for kids age 0-5 and their adults. We especially invite nontraditional caregivers (friends, family members, and neighbors) who care for children in an informal way.

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

Bilingual Storytime Play & Stay - ¡Cuéntame un cuento! Celebrating/Celebrando Dr. Seuss

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
SK - Children's Nook - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Community Engagement, Early Learning, En Español, Literature, Science/STEAM, Wellness
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

¡Bienvenidos a todos! ¡Todos a jugar! Come and join us for a bilingual storytime featuring songs, fingerplays, stories, and play time! Ven, te esperamos para una hora de cuentos con canciones y tiempo de jugar! 

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

¡Bienvenidos a todos! ¡Todos a jugar! Come and join us for a bilingual storytime featuring songs, fingerplays, stories, and play time! Ven, te esperamos para una hora de cuentos con canciones y tiempo de jugar! 

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Dancing Through the Pages

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Preschoolers

Southern California Ballet is partnering with the Rancho Bernardo Branch Library for “Dancing Through the Pages,” a program that allows children to explore movement and dance through storytelling!

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Southern California Ballet is partnering with the Rancho Bernardo Branch Library for “Dancing Through the Pages,” a program that allows children to explore movement and dance through storytelling!

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 - Brazilian Portuguese/English

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Enjoy stories and music with Mrs. Claudia & Mr. Thiago!

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

Enjoy stories and music with Mrs. Claudia & Mr. Thiago!

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

Kamishibai StoryBox Theatre

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Kamishibai Storytime (Storybox)

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Early Learning, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Kamishibai Storytime (Storybox)

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

"Uke" Can Read: Young Readers Strum, Sing & Learn!

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
SM - Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age

"Uke" Can Read--Young Readers Strum, Sing & Learn!
7 Week Ukulele and Literacy Program for Ages 5-9

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: SM - Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Early Learning, Performing Arts
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

"Uke" Can Read--Young Readers Strum, Sing & Learn!
7 Week Ukulele and Literacy Program for Ages 5-9

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 Hindi/English Story Time

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
MM - Children's Area - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Join us for a Bilingual Hindi-English Story Time, music, crafts and play! 

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: MM - Children's Area - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Join us for a Bilingual Hindi-English Story Time, music, crafts 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

Kamishibai Storybox Storytime

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
KN - Park Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Before  TV & comic books existed in Japan, there was kamishibai, or paper theater. 

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

Before  TV & comic books existed in Japan, there was kamishibai, or paper theater. 

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

Tiny Tot Play

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
PH - Children's Area - Paradise Hills at Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Early Learning, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Babies & Toddlers- Let's Play!  
Engage curiosity, exploration, and build confidence all through play with sensory activities that promote cognitive, social, & motor skills. 

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Room: PH - Children's Area - Paradise Hills
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Featured, Art, Early Learning, Science/STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Babies & Toddlers- Let's Play!  
Engage curiosity, exploration, and build confidence all through play with sensory activities that promote cognitive, social, & motor skills. 

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

Signing Storytime

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
NP - Children's Area - North Park at North Park Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Enjoy some sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer from Signs at Play!

Come learn some simple signs and songs at this fun weekly event!

 

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

Enjoy some sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer from Signs at Play!

Come learn some simple signs and songs at this fun weekly event!

 

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

🐾Barks and Books📚

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
SY - Kreutzkamp Foundation Teen Center - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

🐾Barks and Books📚 is now here at the San Ysidro Library!

Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: SY - Kreutzkamp Foundation Teen Center - San Ysidro
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

🐾Barks and Books📚 is now here at the San Ysidro Library!

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

LEGO Free Play

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
NC - Children's Area - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Art, Early Learning, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

LEGO Free Play: Imagine and build with LEGO! Keep your engineering and problem-solving skills sharp using the library's LEGO bricks.

Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: NC - Children's Area - North Clairemont
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art, Early Learning, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

LEGO Free Play: Imagine and build with LEGO! Keep your engineering and problem-solving skills sharp using the library's LEGO bricks.

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

Songs and Stories with Ms Amy

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Read along and sing for this fun interactive storytime. We will read picture books, move our bodies, act out stories, and sing fun songs and silly rhymes to build our skills with words and language.

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

Read along and sing for this fun interactive storytime. We will read picture books, move our bodies, act out stories, and sing fun songs and silly rhymes to build our skills with words and language.

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

Signing Pajama Storytime

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Featured, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

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: BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Featured, Early Learning
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

Toddler Storytime & Craft

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
NU - Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Art, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

 Storytime includes stories, songs, fingerplays, and a craft.

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: NU - Community Room - North University
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Art, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

 Storytime includes stories, songs, fingerplays, and a craft.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Ramadan Storytime

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us in celebrating the culturally rich tradition of Ramadan! All are invited as Ms. Zeina gives a special bilingual storytime featuring stories in both Arabic and English.

 

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Join us in celebrating the culturally rich tradition of Ramadan! All are invited as Ms. Zeina gives a special bilingual storytime featuring stories in both Arabic and English.

 

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

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
PO - San Salvador Clubhouse - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Come enjoy a pajama party with us in the cozy, downstairs reading nook! 

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: PO - San Salvador Clubhouse - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Come enjoy a pajama party with us in the cozy, downstairs reading nook! 

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

Pajama Storytime

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Storytime for babies, toddlers, and all preschoolers!

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

Storytime for babies, toddlers, and all preschoolers!

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!

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:45pm - 7:15pm
SR - Children's Area - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Come enjoy a pajama party with us in the cozy, children's reading nook! 

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

Come enjoy a pajama party with us in the cozy, children's reading nook! 

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: Celebrating Lowriders!

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
LO - Children's Area - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Literature
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: Early Learning, Literature
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

Dance Pants Party!

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
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

Family Storytime

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers

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!

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

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!

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

Outdoor Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
PB - Taylor Greene - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

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

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

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