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Please talk to library staff directly to reserve a room.

Event List

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Program Type
Program Type
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Exhibits, Displays & Ongoing Programs
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This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
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Rainbow Story Time in the Park

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
KN - Park Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning, LGBTQIA+, Literature, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Step into a world of color and kindness.

Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: KN - Park Area - Kensington
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, LGBTQIA+, Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Step into a world of color and kindness.

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

Morning Storytime

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Please join Ms. Ellie or Ms. Helene for storytime, songs, and some fun!

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Please join Ms. Ellie or Ms. Helene for storytime, songs, and some fun!

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

Baby Sign Storytime w/Miss Monta!

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Learn to use simple ASL signs to open a window into a baby and child's mind, lowering frustration, and enhancing bonding, speech, and literacy with music, stories, puppets, parachute & bubbles, all with ASL signs.

Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Learn to use simple ASL signs to open a window into a baby and child's mind, lowering frustration, and enhancing bonding, speech, and literacy with music, stories, puppets, parachute & bubbles, all with ASL signs.

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

Zoom Book Club: When Breath Becomes Air

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Can’t make it to our in-person book club at the Carmel Mountain Ranch Library? Try this virtual alterative!  A limited number of this month’s selection will be available at the Circulation Desk.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Literature
Event Details:

Can’t make it to our in-person book club at the Carmel Mountain Ranch Library? Try this virtual alterative!  A limited number of this month’s selection will be available at the Circulation Desk.

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

Pen to Paper Writing Group

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Whether you’re new to creative writing or have been at it for years, all are welcome to join this drop-in class. You’ll learn techniques to polish your writing craft in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Whether you’re new to creative writing or have been at it for years, all are welcome to join this drop-in class. You’ll learn techniques to polish your writing craft in a welcoming and supportive environment.

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

Happy Half-Hour

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Come to the PB Library a half-hour before our monthly Book Discussion to get to know your fellow readers better over tea and light refreshments.  

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Come to the PB Library a half-hour before our monthly Book Discussion to get to know your fellow readers better over tea and light refreshments.  

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

Book Group: The Feather Thief

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Join us for the Pacific Beach Library's monthly book discussion!  Our group meets in a hybrid format, so you can choose whether you'd prefer to join us in-person in the PB Library's Community Room or virtually (please send an email to cwainwr

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Literature
Event Details:

Join us for the Pacific Beach Library's monthly book discussion!  Our group meets in a hybrid format, so you can choose whether you'd prefer to join us in-person in the PB Library's Community Room or virtually (please send an email to cwainwr

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group

Signing Storytime

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
CH - Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers

A 45-minute Storytime for young children including books and music with the addition of American Sign Language signs with Jennifer Duncan from Signs at Play.

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

A 45-minute Storytime for young children including books and music with the addition of American Sign Language signs with Jennifer Duncan from Signs at Play.

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

Baby Sign Language Storytime

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
CT - Community Room - 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 - Community Room - 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

Friday, April 10, 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 "Preschoolers" group

Preschool Storytime with Mr. Luan (IN-PERSON)

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Preschoolers

These Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, but to perform them as well!

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

These Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, but to perform them as well!

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

Bilingual Storytime Play & Stay - ¡Cuéntame un cuento!

Friday, April 10, 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 "Babies/Toddlers" group

Signing Storytime

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers

Join Ms Jennifer from Signs at Play!

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

Join Ms Jennifer from Signs at Play!

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Dancing Through the Pages

Friday, April 10, 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

STORYTIME & CRAFT

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
Art, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Please join us for storytime and craft every Saturday morning in the Children's Area at 10:00AM. 

Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art, Literature
Event Details:

Please join us for storytime and craft every Saturday morning in the Children's Area at 10:00AM. 

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

College-Rolando Book Club

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Please join fellow readers in the College-Rolando area for discussions on a different title every month!

Contact the branch for reserved copies. 

2026 Schedule of Book Club Books

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Please join fellow readers in the College-Rolando area for discussions on a different title every month!

Contact the branch for reserved copies. 

2026 Schedule of Book Club Books

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

PAWS to Read! /Perros para leer!

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
LO - Children's Area - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Featured, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Stop by and read to some fluffy friends! Join us as we host the San Diego Humane Society to promote literacy! They'll be stopping by with some furry companions that are itching to hear the next story!

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: LO - Children's Area - Logan Heights
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Stop by and read to some fluffy friends! Join us as we host the San Diego Humane Society to promote literacy! They'll be stopping by with some furry companions that are itching to hear the next story!

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

Fiction Lovers Book Club

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
NU - Seminar 1 - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

The Fiction Lovers title for this month will be posted at a later date.  Please contact library staff if you have any questions.

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: NU - Seminar 1 - North University
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Literature
Event Details:

The Fiction Lovers title for this month will be posted at a later date.  Please contact library staff if you have any questions.

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

Earth Day Story Time in the Park

Saturday, April 11, 2026 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, Elementary School Age

Join us for a special Earth Day edition of Saturday is Story Time in Kensington Park. Bring a blanket to sit on and get ready for stories, music, and bubbles! Recommended for ages 1-5. Older siblings are welcome to join in on the fun!

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

Join us for a special Earth Day edition of Saturday is Story Time in Kensington Park. Bring a blanket to sit on and get ready for stories, music, and bubbles! Recommended for ages 1-5. Older siblings are welcome to join in on the fun!

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

Signing Storytime

Saturday, April 11, 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 "Elementary School Age" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Reading Across All Ages!

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
SY - Caroline de Llamas Children's Area - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Older Adults

Join us for an hour of fun where children and older adults read and make arts and crafts together in a supportive environment!

Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: SY - Caroline de Llamas Children's Area - San Ysidro
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of fun where children and older adults read and make arts and crafts together in a supportive environment!

This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Rainbow Spaces: Dungeons & Dragons /Calabozos y Dragones

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
LO - Community Room - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, LGBTQIA+, Literature
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens

In partnership with Rainbow Spaces come grab your character sheets and get ready to roll! We're playing Dungeons and Dragons at the library so get ready to have your character's story told here!

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: LO - Community Room - Logan Heights
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Art, LGBTQIA+, Literature
Event Details:

In partnership with Rainbow Spaces come grab your character sheets and get ready to roll! We're playing Dungeons and Dragons at the library so get ready to have your character's story told here!

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Bilingual Storytime (ENG/SPA)

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
En Español, Literature
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Through colorful picture books, catchy songs, and playful rhymes, Ms. Lea brings stories to life in a way that's fun, educational, and culturally enriching.

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: En Español, Literature
Event Details:

Through colorful picture books, catchy songs, and playful rhymes, Ms. Lea brings stories to life in a way that's fun, educational, and culturally enriching.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytime with Mr. Luan

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, Literature, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Preschoolers

My Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, but to perform them as well!

Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

My Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, but to perform them as well!