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Let's Play, Thursdays!

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
UH - Children's Area - University Heights at University Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Bring the kiddos to the library every Thursday morning for a variety of play!  Storytime, crafts, dancing, songs and most of all FUN!

Library Branch: University Heights Library
Room: UH - Children's Area - University Heights
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Bring the kiddos to the library every Thursday morning for a variety of play!  Storytime, crafts, dancing, songs and most of all FUN!

READ/SD Family Literacy Program

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Description of Event:

READ/San Diego Family Literacy ServicesCome enjoy a joyful, literacy-rich storytime created especially for families!                   ...

Skyline Hills Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Description of Event
READ/San Diego Family Literacy Services
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Stay & Play Storytime

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Join Ms. Camille and Ms. Melissa every Thursday at the OB Rec Center for storytime and free play for children 0 to 5 years old. Each week children will have the opportunity to explore and socialize and so will their caregivers!

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

Join Ms. Camille and Ms. Melissa every Thursday at the OB Rec Center for storytime and free play for children 0 to 5 years old. Each week children will have the opportunity to explore and socialize and so will their caregivers!

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

How to Work a Computer: Internet Safety

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
MX - Seminar Room (A-B) - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

These two-hour classes can help you learn how to be confident with your devices; the first hour is class discussion on a monthly topic followed by an hour of Q&A on basic tech issues.

Network Safety

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: MX - Seminar Room (A-B) - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

These two-hour classes can help you learn how to be confident with your devices; the first hour is class discussion on a monthly topic followed by an hour of Q&A on basic tech issues.

Network Safety

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

Mahjong for Seniors

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Mahjong for Seniors

Join Us for Senior Mahjong at the Library!

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Mahjong for Seniors

Join Us for Senior Mahjong at the Library!

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Memory Screenings (in Study Room 1)

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Sharp Healthcare Workshop
Age Group:
Older Adults

If you are concerned about changes in your memory, the Sharp Neuro-cognitive Research Center is offering free screenings to help detect early signs of memory loss and other cognitive issues. 

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Sharp Healthcare Workshop
Event Details:

If you are concerned about changes in your memory, the Sharp Neuro-cognitive Research Center is offering free screenings to help detect early signs of memory loss and other cognitive issues. 

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

Baby/Toddler Storytime

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 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

Join us as we read, sing, and dance this special Storytime, which encourages a love of reading and builds essential early literacy skills. 

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
Event Details:

Join us as we read, sing, and dance this special Storytime, which encourages a love of reading and builds essential early literacy skills. 

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

Dancing Feet

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
AC - Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Ages 0-5

Show off your moves while making new friends at our dance party!  

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

Show off your moves while making new friends at our dance party!  

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

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Preschool storytime for babies, toddlers, and all preschoolers!

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

Preschool storytime for babies, toddlers, and all preschoolers!

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

Stay and Play

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Welcome families to Stay and Play. This program is focused towards children 0-5 years old and their caregivers. Every Thursday we will offer free play.

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

Welcome families to Stay and Play. This program is focused towards children 0-5 years old and their caregivers. Every Thursday we will offer free play.

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

Storytime for Toddlers & Preschoolers

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
SC - Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery - San Carlos at San Carlos Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Join us for a storytime that fosters early literacy!  Features books, songs, action rhymes, and finger plays that invite participation.  Ages 1-5.  Every Thursday. 

Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: SC - Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery - San Carlos
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime that fosters early literacy!  Features books, songs, action rhymes, and finger plays that invite participation.  Ages 1-5.  Every Thursday. 

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Drawing Class with Mr. Luan

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, Art
Age Group:
Preschoolers

I'll show kids how to draw basic shapes.  Then we'll add other elements to those shapes to create popular objects like people, bunnies, cars, fish, caterpillars, houses, etc..  Throughout the lessen I'll have them color parts of those ob

Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Art
Event Details:

I'll show kids how to draw basic shapes.  Then we'll add other elements to those shapes to create popular objects like people, bunnies, cars, fish, caterpillars, houses, etc..  Throughout the lessen I'll have them color parts of those ob

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

Toddler and Preschool Storytime

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
MV - Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Recommended for ages 2-5, this storytime program includes books, songs, games, and early literacy fun! A to-go craft will be provided at the end.

 

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: MV - Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Recommended for ages 2-5, this storytime program includes books, songs, games, and early literacy fun! A to-go craft will be provided at the end.

 

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Drawing Class with Mr. Luan

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
LV - Children's Storytime Nook - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Preschoolers

I'll show kids how to draw basic shapes.  Then we'll add other elements to those shapes to create popular objects like people, bunnies, cars, fish, caterpillars, houses, etc..  Throughout the lessen I'll have them color parts of those ob

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: LV - Children's Storytime Nook - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

I'll show kids how to draw basic shapes.  Then we'll add other elements to those shapes to create popular objects like people, bunnies, cars, fish, caterpillars, houses, etc..  Throughout the lessen I'll have them color parts of those ob

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

Preschool Storytime & Craft

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
PO - Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play in this special storytime meant to encourage a love of reading and build essential early literacy skills.

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

Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play in this special storytime meant to encourage a love of reading and build essential early literacy skills.

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

Rainbow Story Time in the Park

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
KN - Park Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning, LGBTQIA+, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Step into a world of color and kindness.

Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: KN - Park Area - Kensington
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, LGBTQIA+, Literature
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, January 15, 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

Odi Buddies

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Children 0-5 years old and their caregivers are invited to join us for Odi Buddies! We will sing songs, do rhymes, fingerplays, shake our shakers and have fun!

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

Children 0-5 years old and their caregivers are invited to join us for Odi Buddies! We will sing songs, do rhymes, fingerplays, shake our shakers and have fun!

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

Balboa Adult Book Club

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Balboa Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Meet for a different book selection each month. Read the book Half-Broke Horses by Jeannette Walls and then join a lively book discussion here at Balboa Branch Library.

Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Meet for a different book selection each month. Read the book Half-Broke Horses by Jeannette Walls and then join a lively book discussion here at Balboa Branch Library.

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Meditation in Motion for Memory

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
NU - Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Older Adults

Learn the benefits of meditation in motion through a blended workshop of presentation and hands-on practice. This workshop highlights meditation in motion, breathing techniques and Tai Chi like movements.

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: NU - Community Room - North University
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Learn the benefits of meditation in motion through a blended workshop of presentation and hands-on practice. This workshop highlights meditation in motion, breathing techniques and Tai Chi like movements.

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

Stay and Play

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

After the Morning Storytime, we will be hosting a Stay and Play! 

Parents and Caregivers- play with your children or watch them as they play with other children. 

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

After the Morning Storytime, we will be hosting a Stay and Play! 

Parents and Caregivers- play with your children or watch them as they play with other children. 

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

Storybox Theatre for toddlers & preschoolers

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Storybox Theatre is a wonderful way to present illustrated stories to youngsters.  Storybox is the American name we have given to the Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai.  (Kami = paper; shibai = theatre).  A storytell

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

Storybox Theatre is a wonderful way to present illustrated stories to youngsters.  Storybox is the American name we have given to the Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai.  (Kami = paper; shibai = theatre).  A storytell

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

Southern Caregiver Resource Center

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Balboa Library
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

The Southern Caregiver Resource Center will table at the library to offer information and resources to the community about caregiver support services. 

Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

The Southern Caregiver Resource Center will table at the library to offer information and resources to the community about caregiver support services. 

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

Signing Storytime

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Signing Storytime with Jennifer Duncan of Signs at Play is a fun event for families with young children. It combines the joy of stories with the added fun of baby sign language (ASL). 

Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room: PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Signing Storytime with Jennifer Duncan of Signs at Play is a fun event for families with young children. It combines the joy of stories with the added fun of baby sign language (ASL).