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Pen to Paper Writing Group

Thursday, May 28, 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 "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Local Author After-School Storytime w/Cristina Inzunza!

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Author Talk, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, En Español, Literature, Local Author
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Join us on Thursday, May 28th at 4pm in the Lloyd de Llamas community room, for a special Local Author After-School Storytime with local author, Cristina Inzunza.
 
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Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Author Talk, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, En Español, Literature, Local Author
Event Details:
Join us on Thursday, May 28th at 4pm in the Lloyd de Llamas community room, for a special Local Author After-School Storytime with local author, Cristina Inzunza.
 
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This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group

Signing Storytime

Friday, May 29, 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, May 29, 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, May 29, 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

Signing Storytime

Friday, May 29, 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, May 29, 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 "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Bilingual English/Spanish Storytime

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, 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: Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, 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

Preschool Storytime with Mr. Luan (IN-PERSON)

Saturday, May 30, 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

Signing Storytime

Saturday, May 30, 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 "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Creative Writing Workshop: Creating Captivating Characters

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

This fast and fun 2-hour creative writing workshop will have you polishing your craft and on your way to writing unforgettable stories.

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

This fast and fun 2-hour creative writing workshop will have you polishing your craft and on your way to writing unforgettable stories.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytime with Mr. Luan

Tuesday, June 2, 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!

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytime with Mr. Luan

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
LV - Children's Storytime Nook - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
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!

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: LV - Children's Storytime Nook - Linda Vista
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!

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

Baby Sign Storytime w/Miss Monta!

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
SY - Caroline de Llamas Children's Area - 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 - Caroline de Llamas Children's Area - 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 "Babies/Toddlers" group

Baby Play & Learn

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
OB - Children's Area - Ocean Beach at Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers

Baby Play & Learn is designed to support the development of children ages 0-24 months. This program includes stories, rhymes, songs, and movement activities  followed by an open play time.

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

Baby Play & Learn is designed to support the development of children ages 0-24 months. This program includes stories, rhymes, songs, and movement activities  followed by an open play time.

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

Toddler Storytime & Craft

Tuesday, June 2, 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 "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Pajama Storytime

Tuesday, June 2, 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 "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

The Focused Fiction Writing Group

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
PR - IDEA Lab - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

San Diego Writers Ink welcomes Fiction writers at any stage to join the Fiction Focused Writing Group located inside the Pacific Highlands Ranch Library.

Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room: PR - IDEA Lab - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

San Diego Writers Ink welcomes Fiction writers at any stage to join the Fiction Focused Writing Group located inside the Pacific Highlands Ranch Library.

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

American Literary Heroes Series: Mark Twain

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
UH - Children's Area - University Heights at University Heights Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

American Literary Heroes, presented by Write Out Loud is a unique program highlighting four iconic American writers who have left a lasting impact on the social consciousness of the United States, as well as across the globe.

Library Branch: University Heights Library
Room: UH - Children's Area - University Heights
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

American Literary Heroes, presented by Write Out Loud is a unique program highlighting four iconic American writers who have left a lasting impact on the social consciousness of the United States, as well as across the globe.

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

Pajama Storytime

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Get those slippers kickin' at Pajama Storytime! Join Ms. Maureen every Tuesday from 6:30-7 p.m. for stories and songs selected for toddlers and preschoolers. Shhhh! Don’t tell them we’re getting them ready for kindergarten.

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

Get those slippers kickin' at Pajama Storytime! Join Ms. Maureen every Tuesday from 6:30-7 p.m. for stories and songs selected for toddlers and preschoolers. Shhhh! Don’t tell them we’re getting them ready for kindergarten.

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 with Ms. Carrie

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
SM - Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Put on your favorite PJs and join Ms. Carrie in the Community Room Tuesday evenings for a pajama storytime.

 

Pajamas are encouraged, but not required. No sign up required.

 

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: SM - Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Put on your favorite PJs and join Ms. Carrie in the Community Room Tuesday evenings for a pajama storytime.

 

Pajamas are encouraged, but not required. No sign up required.

 

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

Carmel Valley Adult Book Club

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Join the Carmel Valley Adult Book Club. We'd love to have you join us for our monthly discussions.  Books are on hold behind the Circulation desk.
Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Literature
Event Details:
Join the Carmel Valley Adult Book Club. We'd love to have you join us for our monthly discussions.  Books are on hold behind 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

Off-Beat Book Club

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

OBCeans deserve a book club that's a little bit quirky, just like they are! Join us on the first Tuesday of the month for a lively discussion of books that might not otherwise be on your radar.

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

OBCeans deserve a book club that's a little bit quirky, just like they are! Join us on the first Tuesday of the month for a lively discussion of books that might not otherwise be on your radar.

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

Children's Storytime

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Weekly Children’s Storytime with Ms. Sarah

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

Weekly Children’s Storytime with Ms. Sarah