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

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Dance, sing, laugh, and enjoy engaging stories with Carrie The Librarian! This program is recommended for ages 2-5 but all ages are welcome at this fun weekly program. 

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Dance, sing, laugh, and enjoy engaging stories with Carrie The Librarian! This program is recommended for ages 2-5 but all ages are welcome at this fun weekly program. 

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

Let's Play!

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Patio - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Sensory play. Join us outside to play with our new sensory tables. Mud play, sand play, and more! Program takes place in the garden, past the patio. 

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Patio - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning
Event Details:

Sensory play. Join us outside to play with our new sensory tables. Mud play, sand play, and more! Program takes place in the garden, past the patio. 

This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Mind/Body Fitness for Older Adults

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery at San Carlos Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Older Adults

Mind and Body Fitness is done mostly standing or in a chair. No mats required.
Space is limited to 25 people per class.

Be sure to get to the library a little early, this class fills up fast!

 

Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Mind and Body Fitness is done mostly standing or in a chair. No mats required.
Space is limited to 25 people per class.

Be sure to get to the library a little early, this class fills up fast!

 

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

AAPI Heritage Month: Bilingual Hindi Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:15am
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers

Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play at Toddler Storytime!  Come and build essential early literacy skills and foster a love of reading. Designed for children ages 1-3.

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play at Toddler Storytime!  Come and build essential early literacy skills and foster a love of reading. Designed for children ages 1-3.

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

Adult Enrichment / Recreación para adultos

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

We are providing activities for adults to choose from: board games, adult coloring, puzzles, etc.  Choose your activity and socialize with others. 

Bilingual.

Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

We are providing activities for adults to choose from: board games, adult coloring, puzzles, etc.  Choose your activity and socialize with others. 

Bilingual.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Genealogy Research: Meet with our volunteer genealogist 10am to Noon

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Genealogy Table in Marilyn & Gene Marx Special Collections Center (9th Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages

For those contemplating constructing a family tree, as well as for experienced genealogy researchers.

Volunteers are there to help guide you in your research.

No appointment necessary. First come, first served.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Genealogy Table in Marilyn & Gene Marx Special Collections Center (9th Floor)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

For those contemplating constructing a family tree, as well as for experienced genealogy researchers.

Volunteers are there to help guide you in your research.

No appointment necessary. First come, first served.

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

Stay & Play Storytime

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Welcome families to Stay and Play!

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Welcome families to Stay and Play!

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

Beginning Mahjong Class Series

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
Community Room - Tierrasanta at Tierrasanta Library
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

This is the third of four classes. Please only attend if you registered for the first class. No drop-ins. Materials will be provided. No experience necessary!

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

This is the third of four classes. Please only attend if you registered for the first class. No drop-ins. Materials will be provided. No experience necessary!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Grace Book Nook

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages

Opens for shopping

Cancelled
Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Opens for shopping

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

Bilingual Storytime: German (Bilinguale Vorlesestunde: Deutsch)

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

This bilingual program is designed for preschool children to experience both English and German in a fun, engaging setting. During each session, we will read stories and sing in both languages. 

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

This bilingual program is designed for preschool children to experience both English and German in a fun, engaging setting. During each session, we will read stories and sing in both languages. 

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

Dance Pants Party

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Recommended for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary-school age kids, this simple dance program will feature "The Wheels on the Bus," "Baby Shark," and more. Families, it’s time to get your groove on!

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Recommended for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary-school age kids, this simple dance program will feature "The Wheels on the Bus," "Baby Shark," and more. Families, it’s time to get your groove on!

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytime with Mr. Luan

Wednesday, May 21, 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 "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Learn, Play, Grow with Games!

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Adults, Older Adults

For young children (ages 2-6) and their families: learn important social skills, problem-solving, and early literacy through games! In partnership with Toy Hermit.

Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Early Learning, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

For young children (ages 2-6) and their families: learn important social skills, problem-solving, and early literacy through games! In partnership with Toy Hermit.

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

Outdoor Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Featured, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers

Join us for Toddler Storytime Outdoors with Mrs. Suzanne!  We'll have fun reading a book, singing songs & dancing to get our wiggles out.

Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Featured, Literature
Event Details:

Join us for Toddler Storytime Outdoors with Mrs. Suzanne!  We'll have fun reading a book, singing songs & dancing to get our wiggles out.

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

Special Live Action Storytime

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room - University Community at University Community Library
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Ms. Ann reads fun stories and sings songs followed by craft time.

Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: Community Room - University Community
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

Ms. Ann reads fun stories and sings songs followed by craft time.

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

Tiny Tots University/Universidad de Pequeños

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

This is a Storytime that supports cognitive development, social development and physical growth, language development, and sensory & motor development for your child incorporating playtime. Sensory Friendly.

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Accessibility, Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

This is a Storytime that supports cognitive development, social development and physical growth, language development, and sensory & motor development for your child incorporating playtime. Sensory Friendly.

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

Toddler Story Time in the Park

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Park Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Toddler Story Time in Kensington Park will be held at 10:30am. There will be stories, songs, and bubbles! Join the fun!

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

Toddler Story Time in Kensington Park will be held at 10:30am. There will be stories, songs, and bubbles! Join the fun!

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

Stay & Play Storytime

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:45am
Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Program Type:
Art, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Welcome families to Stay and Play!

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

Welcome families to Stay and Play!

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

Stay and Play

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library at Central Library
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Ages 0-5 

Stay and Play at the library with us!  Come and enjoy our early literacy rich environment of learning through play!

10:30 Baby Lapsit Story Time with Ms. Natale and Ms. Wendy!

11:00 Snack Time

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

Ages 0-5 

Stay and Play at the library with us!  Come and enjoy our early literacy rich environment of learning through play!

10:30 Baby Lapsit Story Time with Ms. Natale and Ms. Wendy!

11:00 Snack Time

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

Bumblebee Toddler and Preschool Storytime at the Library: Hooray Miss Marae!

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Join us for Bumblebee Toddler and Preschool Storytime. Enjoy children's stories and songs.

Join us for the fun, sweet musical stylings of Hooray Miss Marae!  Singing and dancing is a great way to start your day!

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Celebration Month, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Join us for Bumblebee Toddler and Preschool Storytime. Enjoy children's stories and songs.

Join us for the fun, sweet musical stylings of Hooray Miss Marae!  Singing and dancing is a great way to start your day!

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

Baby/Toddler Storytime with Stay and Play at 11:00 am

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers

The 2 sessions are exactly the same. Ms. Joyce reads simple books, we sing songs, do our bouncy rhymes, fingerplays, shake our shakers, and we have fun!

Library Branch: Clairemont Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

The 2 sessions are exactly the same. Ms. Joyce reads simple books, we sing songs, do our bouncy rhymes, fingerplays, shake our shakers, and we have fun!

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

Family Storytime: Jewish-American Heritage Month

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Area - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Enjoy this special Wednesday morning Jewish-American Heritage Month storytime as Miss Helene reads aloud and shares entertaining and inspiring children's stories and songs. All ages - from kiddos to adults - are welcome to attend! 

Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: Main Area - North Clairemont
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Enjoy this special Wednesday morning Jewish-American Heritage Month storytime as Miss Helene reads aloud and shares entertaining and inspiring children's stories and songs. All ages - from kiddos to adults - are welcome to attend! 

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

Library for All: Hangout

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Library for All: Hangout is a monthly program for adults with special needs to chat, color, play games or make puzzles. People of all abilities are welcome to participate in this event.

 

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Library for All: Hangout is a monthly program for adults with special needs to chat, color, play games or make puzzles. People of all abilities are welcome to participate in this event.

 

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

Stay and Play

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Literature, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Need a space for your little one to play and socialize with other toddlers?  Then our Stay & Play program is for you!

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Early Learning, Literature, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Need a space for your little one to play and socialize with other toddlers?  Then our Stay & Play program is for you!