Week Calendar

Mommies (and Daddies too) are invited to get to know other parents in the community while your child plays with their neighbors!  Age-appropriate toys and games will be provided for the little ones to play with.  Parents can meet new fri

Qi Gong (Chi Gong) is a simple preventative health method of relaxing and harmonizing the body. These gentle exercises are suitable for any age and health condition.

The free ESL class focuses on conversation at the intermediate level. Limit 25. The term goes from 06/18/20 to 08/07/20.  For more information call 760.757.2121, x8770.

Qi Gong (Chi Gong) is a simple preventative health method of relaxing and harmonizing the body. These gentle exercises are suitable for any age and health condition

The free ESL class focuses on conversation at the intermediate level. Limit 25. The term goes from 06/18/20 to 08/07/20.  For more information call 760.757.2121, x8770.

Join us as professional artist Joe Nyiri introduces a fun new project for children each session. Free and all supplies provided. For ages 5 and up.

Make a beautiful flower arrangement to take home! Classes are taught by master artist Jackie Zhang of the Ohara School of Ikebana.

This lap-sit storytime encourages bonding and introduces a love for books by using song, movement, rhythm and rhyme.

Baby/Toddler Storytime includes stories and songs

Come and join us for stories, songs, and fun every Monday morning!

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.

Please join Miss Helene, the Steampunk Youth Services Librarian, with the Balboa Branch Library on Tuesday, July 21^st at 10:00am for a virtual online storytime reading of "How Will We Get to the Beach?" written by Brigitte Luciana and i

Please join Miss Helene, the Steampunk Youth Services Librarian, with the Balboa Branch Library on Tuesday, July 21^st at 10:00am for a virtual online storytime reading of "How Will We Get to the Beach?" written by Brigitte Luciana and i

Ruth and Emilia's humorous, kid-friendly music show features wacky characters in stories sure to inspire audiences to be their very best, while making the world a better place.

“Dig Deeper: Read, Investigate, Discover"  Joe Gandelman, the Comic Ventriloquist, introduces his BIG cast of characters as he helps us dig deep into the fun and importance of reading.  Enjoy lots of laughs during this i

Fun toddler stories and songs with Miss Joyce along with play time afterwards!

Join us for Storytime AND Craft time.

Join us for Storytime AND Craft time.

Join Ms. Teri for an engaging preschool storytime that promotes a love of reading and quality together time. Featuring stories, fun, and play!

Preschoolers are invited to a storytime, followed by a fun craft!

Preschool Storytime for Kids; stories, crafts, finger plays and songs

Little ones are able to make noise, play, and meet new friends. This is a loosely structured, baby-led program of play, music, bubbles, songs and more. For babies and toddlers 0-2 years.

Please join us for "Ms. Ann’s Friday Storytime" for a virtual storytime reading of “Birds” written by Kevin Henkes and illustrated by Laura Dronzek.

Enjoy stories, rhymes, and music followed by playtime with terrific toys. Come have a fantastic time at the library! [Birth - 5 yrs.]

Join Ms. Chris online in making a fun bird craft!

Parents, sign up for this introductory computer class for the chance to qualify for a free computer from Computers 2 Kids. Sign-ups begin on the first day of the month at the circulation desk.

Families attend training class then receive a basic desktop computer at no cost. To sign up please call the Logan Heights Branch Library for registration at (619) 533-3968.

Children can read aloud to trained and certified therapy dogs.  “Paws for Reading” is designed to help children improve their reading skills and confidence in reading out loud.  All therapy dogs are provided courtesy of Love on a Leash,

Sing, Dance and Play! Children enjoy songs and movement activities that build motor skills and increase independence.

Preschool Storytime includes stories and songs.

Laughter Wellness is a simple but effective method created to help reduce stress, pain and negative emotions through prolonged voluntary laughter.  Besides boosting the immune system, it also helps improve energy levels.  No comedy, joke

A storytime designed for toddlers, featuring songs, rhymes, and books. Storytime will take place from 11:00-11:30am followed by open playtime from 11:30am-12:00pm.

Outreach workers from the McAlister Institute will provide information about Housing Assessments and Shelter, along with other community resources, on the 3rd Monday of each month.  

Qigong is an ancient Chinese practice that focuses on deep breathing, gentle movements and stretching through fun, easy-to-learn exercises that promote vitality, improved balance, a stronger immune system, and better circulation.  This class

Homeless Outreach Workers from Vista Hill Bridges will provide information and resources for adults seeking to make the personal changes necessary to live a clean & sober productive life.  Sober living and case management resources w

Meet for a different book selection every third Tuesday of the month.  Read the selected book and then join us for a lively and thoughtful book discussion.  Book title to be announced.  Copies available for checkout.&

Join our Children’s Librarian Miss Luz for stories, songs, fingerplays, and lots of fun!  This Storytime is designed especially for children ages  2-4.   This program meets every Wednesday. 

Join us for a Family Sunday Pop-Up, hosted by Mingei International Museum! This free program for all ages includes interactive activities throughout the library, a hands-on art project, musical performances, storytelling, prizes and much more.

Party Bridge for ages 16 - Adult. Experience necessary.

Mind-Body Fitness for Older Adults is a restorative and contemplative class designed to promote physical and emotional balance, release stress, and create greater inner awareness through Hatha Chair Yoga.

Exposure to nature through play leads to exploration and discovery, engaging both the physical and mental abilities of children. This program is for kids to learn about the environment, gardening and how to care for the earth!

Fun poses for parents and kids, yoga storytime and a bit of singing. Watch your child transform into a cat, monkey, dog, lion, and much more! Free for children of all ages!

Are you looking to expand your technology skills? Would you like support setting up email, creating a resume, and accessing library databases? We're here to help!

Each class will utilize a different art technique to inspire the creation of unique pieces.

Classes will begin with quiet time for sketching; please bring a small sketch pad. All other supplies provided free of charge.

Learn signs to use with your baby! Signing fun with songs, stories, and finger plays as well as tips for using sign language as a preverbal communication tool with your baby.

Recommended for ages 0+.

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Knit our community together, while we either learn how to knit or work on our own projects.  Please bring yarn, needles, your project, and come ready to knit with Eileen Adler.  This program repeats on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.

Instructors are from Silver Age Yoga.  Every class utilizes chairs but please bring your  own exercise mat if desired.  No reservations required.

Ready to fire up your writing, jump start a novel, or just keep the ideas flowing? Join us for a weekly drop-in writing group.

Are you the next Judith Polgar? Do you have what it takes to dethrone Magnus Carlsen? Come and join us every Friday and be part of the biggest casual chess club in San Diego.

Visit the library and create your own fun craft to take home!  [Kindergarten-4th grade]

We host both American and Chinese Mah Jong. No instruction provided so players must know how to play the game. Adults only. Please bring your own Mah Jong tiles. 

This program is for children ages 5 and up.  All levels of players are welcome.  There will be instruction for beginners and opportunities for kids to play against other kids at their own level.  Please bring a chess board and piece

Jammin’ @ the Library program offers free beginning guitar instruction for teens and adults at the San Diego Public Library’s Central Library in a series of group lessons.  The program is for ages 12 and up.

Join us for a program that is perfect for babies and young toddlers: short, fun and interactive.  

Create and design objects in 3D! Get expert guidance in making your own creation. After finishing a design in class, bring your design to the 3D Lab during open hours to print. Free & for all ages.

Thursdays are game days at the Clairemont Library! Play board games like: Candyland · Chutes & Ladders · Battleship · Monopoly · Yahtzee · Sorry · Jigsaw puzzles and more!