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Daytime Book Club

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

The Daytime Book Club meets monthly to discuss the selected title - interesting and fun conversations ensue!

New members and guests are always welcome!

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

The Daytime Book Club meets monthly to discuss the selected title - interesting and fun conversations ensue!

New members and guests are always welcome!

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Preschool Storytime with Mr. Luan (IN-PERSON)

Friday, December 19, 2025 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, December 19, 2025 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! Come and join us to celebrate the concept of LOVE incorporating playtime. Estaremos aprendiendo el concepto de amor. Sensory Friendly!  ¡Todos a 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! Come and join us to celebrate the concept of LOVE incorporating playtime. Estaremos aprendiendo el concepto de amor. Sensory Friendly!  ¡Todos a jugar!

 

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group

Signing Storytime

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
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: Literature
Event Details:

Join Ms Jennifer from Signs at Play!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Whoville Holiday Party Featuring the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
CM - Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Featured, Literature
Age Group:
All Ages

The Grinch and Cindy Lou Who stopping by the library for a Seuss-themed storytime!

Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: CM - Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Literature
Event Details:

The Grinch and Cindy Lou Who stopping by the library for a Seuss-themed storytime!

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Kamishibai Story Builders: A Storytelling & AI Art Adventure for Children

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
PO - Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Elementary School Age

Kamishibai Story Builders is a storytelling workshop for ages 7–10. In this 90-minute session, children imagine a story world, develop characters, and shape an eight-scene adventure.

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

Kamishibai Story Builders is a storytelling workshop for ages 7–10. In this 90-minute session, children imagine a story world, develop characters, and shape an eight-scene adventure.

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

Bilingual English/Spanish Storytime

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, En Español, Literature
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Enjoy bilingual stories and songs with Ms. Lea. This storytime is great for families who speak English, Spanish, or both - or anyone who wants to introduce their kids to a second language in a welcoming environment.

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:

Enjoy bilingual stories and songs with Ms. Lea. This storytime is great for families who speak English, Spanish, or both - or anyone who wants to introduce their kids to a second language in a welcoming environment.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Dancing Through the Pages

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
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!

Cancelled
Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: 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 "Elementary School Age" group

Kids Book Club and Craft

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
BA - Patio - Balboa at Balboa Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Elementary School Age

Join us each month for a fun book discussion and craft for kids aged 8-10. This month we will be discussing Rodman Philbrick’s award winning The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P.

Library Branch: Balboa Library
Room: BA - Patio - Balboa
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Join us each month for a fun book discussion and craft for kids aged 8-10. This month we will be discussing Rodman Philbrick’s award winning The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Friends of the San Diego Public Library Monthly Book Sale

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 9:00am - 3:00pm
University Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
All Ages

The Friends of the San Diego Public Library will be hosting its next book sale at the University Heights Branch Library at 4193 Park Blvd (at Howard Ave), San Diego 92103. Enter at the Sprouts parking lot entrance.

Library Branch: University Heights Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

The Friends of the San Diego Public Library will be hosting its next book sale at the University Heights Branch Library at 4193 Park Blvd (at Howard Ave), San Diego 92103. Enter at the Sprouts parking lot entrance.

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

Bilingual English/Chinese Storytime

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Join us for bilingual English/Mandarin Chinese stories and songs with Ms. Danning at the library. Recommended for ages 1-3, but all ages are welcome.  The storytime will be once a month, from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

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

Join us for bilingual English/Mandarin Chinese stories and songs with Ms. Danning at the library. Recommended for ages 1-3, but all ages are welcome.  The storytime will be once a month, from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

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, December 20, 2025 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 "All Ages" group

Mandarin Chinese Storytime

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us for Mandarin Chinese stories and songs with Ms. Canndy at the Community Room in the Mira Mesa Library. All ages are welcome! Th storytime will be on the 3rd Saturday of the month (subject to change).

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Join us for Mandarin Chinese stories and songs with Ms. Canndy at the Community Room in the Mira Mesa Library. All ages are welcome! Th storytime will be on the 3rd Saturday of the month (subject to change).

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

Saturday Story Time in the Park

Saturday, December 20, 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

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
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

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, December 20, 2025 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 "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 & Tales Reading Program

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Practice your reading skills with a fluffy friend! Participants learn how to be safe around animals as they improve their reading skills.

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

Practice your reading skills with a fluffy friend! Participants learn how to be safe around animals as they improve their reading skills.

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

Great Escape Book Club

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:15pm
CH - Learning Center - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Have you heard about our newest reading challenge?

The Great Escape is here! This program is for school-aged readers, K-12, to encourage reading and literacy. To complete this challenge readers must log 1000 minutes by May 31, 2026.

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: CH - Learning Center - College-Rolando
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Have you heard about our newest reading challenge?

The Great Escape is here! This program is for school-aged readers, K-12, to encourage reading and literacy. To complete this challenge readers must log 1000 minutes by May 31, 2026.

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

Cookbook Club

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
KN - Children's Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Literature, Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Join fellow cookbook lovers to discuss/look at new cookbooks, swap older books, and share favorite recipes!

Please bring your favorite cookbook and a dish to share from it or cookbooks you don't want anymore.

Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: KN - Children's Area - Kensington
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Literature, Wellness
Event Details:

Join fellow cookbook lovers to discuss/look at new cookbooks, swap older books, and share favorite recipes!

Please bring your favorite cookbook and a dish to share from it or cookbooks you don't want anymore.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Friends of the San Diego Public Library Monthly Book Sale

Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
University Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
All Ages

The Friends of the San Diego Public Library will be hosting its next book sale at the University Heights Branch Library at 4193 Park Blvd (at Howard Ave), San Diego 92103. Enter at the Sprouts parking lot entrance.

Library Branch: University Heights Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

The Friends of the San Diego Public Library will be hosting its next book sale at the University Heights Branch Library at 4193 Park Blvd (at Howard Ave), San Diego 92103. Enter at the Sprouts parking lot entrance.

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

Rainbow Spaces: Dungeons & Dragons /Calabozos y Dragones

Monday, December 22, 2025 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

Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytime with Mr. Luan

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 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, December 23, 2025 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

Baby Play & Learn

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 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

Storytime with Ms Teri

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Come one, come all to this story time designed for little ones and their caregivers. Enjoy songs, rhymes, and books with captivating illustrations. 

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

Come one, come all to this story time designed for little ones and their caregivers. Enjoy songs, rhymes, and books with captivating illustrations.