Week Calendar

Come join us for Music and Movement at Beckwourth Library! Here your children will move and groove, make music of their own and get to enjoy a fun story with their local librarian.

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Robert Warren leads this popular qi gong class, a mind-body-spirit practice that improves one's mental and physical health by integrating posture, movement, and breathing technique.

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I'll read in a way that'll keep 2nd and 3rd graders on the edge of their seats--funny stories, bios, fictional absurdities, nonfictional tall tales; whatever works.  The interactive element of the

I'll read in a way that'll keep 2nd and 3rd graders on the edge of their seats--funny stories, bios, fictional absurdities, nonfictional tall tales; whatever works.  The interactive element of the

According to the Mayo Clinic, "If stress has you anxious, tense and worried, consider meditation. Spending even a few minutes in meditation can restore your calm and inner peace." Every Saturday except the 1st Saturday of the month.

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!

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!

Come enjoy stories and active songs!

Join Children’s Librarian Miss Julie for stories, songs, fingerplays, and lots of fun!

Join us in the library's spacious community room where we can all safely space out for a Storytime with Miss Melissa or Miss Jennifer appropriate for preschoolers.

Join us for stories and songs on the lawn every other Wednesday in August! Bring chairs or a blanket to sit on, sunscreen, and whatever else you and the little ones need to have some literacy fun at the library. We can't wait to see you! 

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.

Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy simple stories, songs and community.  Reading practice helps young ones to develop school readiness skills and also encourages  perspective-taking, enhanced language ability, and critica

Join Ms. Carrie, on Zoom, Wednesday mornings for virtual stories, songs, and fun that foster early literacy skills.

Join Ms. Jessica every Wednesday for an interactive Storytime featuring books, music, movement, and crafts to encourage Early Literacy skills.

Children of all ages and abilities welcome.

Enjoy fun songs and engaging stories with Carrie The Librarian! Due to Covid restrictions, masks for children and unvaccinated adults are highly encouraged. 

Get Ready to Read!

Story times are back at Logan and we're excited to have you join us!

All story times will take place in the community room to provide enough space for all of our friends!

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

Ages 18 months - 2 years

Get moving at this active storytime full of books, songs, movement and fingerplays. 

Ms. Kelly will share stories, songs, puppets and more with children ages 0-2. Older siblings are welcome! Please bring a blanket to sit on the grass.

It is how it sounds: Show & Tell!  Every child has the opportunity to share something in the course of the program!  If your child isn't much of a speaker yet, no worries!  He can show everyone

It is how it sounds: Show & Tell!  Every child has the opportunity to share something in the course of the program!  If your child isn't much of a speaker yet, no worries!  He can show everyone

Mr. Larry reads fun stories and sings songs followed by craft time.

The Mission Valley Branch Library has partnered with Rady Children’s Hospital’s Healthy Development Services/Children’s Care Connection (C3) and First 5 San Diego to present the Baby Steps class series!

This entertaining and educational Signing Story Time with Jennifer Duncan is infused with joy and American Sign Language signs.

Join us for outdoor storytime at Olive Grove Park presented by the Balboa Branch Library. We’ll read fun stories and sing songs. There will be take-home crafts, giveaways & more! Please bring chairs or blankets. All ages are welcome.

Come join us for Themed Storytime. Every week we will have a new theme so check our Facebook and Instagram pages to find out what we will be reading about this week!

Join like-minded bibliophiles to discuss fiction titles.  This program will be held on our outside patio. A limited number of each month’s selection will be available at the Circulation Desk.

Open to the public and are free of charge. Play variety board games. Attendees should be fully vaccinated and have masks

Are you looking to learn some computer skills?  These sessions—with instruction, hands-on opportunities, and plenty of time for questions and answers—are just for you!  

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

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month for a virtual storytime via Zoom, perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. Questions? Call 858-581-9934.

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

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

Mr. Erni and Mr. Jay will share stories, song, and bubbles with children ages 3-5. Older and younger siblings welcome! Bring a blanket to sit on the grass. 

Recommended for ages 2-5, this storytime program includes books, songs, games, and early literacy fun!

Please note: Weather permitting, this program will be held outdoors.

Join us for a foot-stomping, wing-flapping, hand-clapping celebration of song that entertains both kids and families with the award-winning Hullabaloo!

For children of all ages and their families.

We invite you to join our Baby Dance Party featuring members of Dance to Evolve! 

We will have songs, parachutes, toys, and bubbles for your babies to dance, play, and interact! 

Join us for our final Summer Reading Program performance, presented by the famous Noteworthy Puppets! This fun puppet musical version of Jack and the Beanstalk will delight audiences of all ages. We've truly saved the best for last!

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.

Join Newbery award-winner Matt de la Peña as he debuts his new picture book, Patchwork. The author will read the story, discuss his inspiration and writing process, and sign copies of the book. Free to attend.

Meditation can reduce stress and cultivate calm.  "Quiet the mind and the soul will speak."

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!

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!

Presenter Oliva M. Espín, Ph.D. discusses Rose of Lima.

Come listen to quality music the whole family can enjoy!  You’ll hear traces of twang, funk, rock, folk and blues in Hullabaloo’s songs.  Kids will be inspired to laugh, think, sing, dance, clap and stomp their feet.

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 show us your moves and come dance with us!

Join us for a butterfly storytime to begin at 10:00am and then watch as we release LIVE Painted Lady butterflies into our front garden! Butterfly books will be available for checkout and a butterfly craft kit will be available to take home.

Come learn resources and how Medicare works for you and your family. Presenter Emily "The Insurance Lady" Tell is here to answer questions and provide information about Medicare options.

The San Diego Ballet offers free dance classes Saturday mornings at the City heights Library!

Class Description: Youth Ballet Class 10:00am- 11:00am

Please join us in the courtyard at the Central Library for a Summer Reading Program Finale Celebration!  Youth ages 0-18 will receive brand new books to help build their home libraries.  There will also be facepainting, crafts, refreshme

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!

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!

Join Mr. Erni or Ms. Kelly for stories, songs, puppets, bubbles and more! Recommended for ages 0-5. Please bring a blanket to sit on the grass.

Preschool Storytime & Craft moves to Mondays at 11:30am from July 11 to August 22!

Piano instructor Stewart Simon will cover basic musicianship areas as well as piano exercises to develop your technique.  Keyboards will be provided unless you wish to bring your own.

You can register online at SDCESTUDENT55.com

Sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. 

Join us on the 4^th Wednesday of the month for STEM Storytime with Ms. Joslyn.

Please join miss Minoo for storytime, songs, and some fun!

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

Story Times are back at the Oak Park Library!

Get ready to listen, read, dance and create!

Some mornings will include pop-up crafts.

Families are invited to decorate the sidewalk around the park at the Point Loma/Hervey Library.

Grab some chalk, choose a spot, and get creative! 

Sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer!

Come learn some simple signs and songs at this fun weekly event!

Join us in the Community room for a volunteer led craft session.

Find resources right in your backyard! No matter where you are starting, making your home work for a lifetime is achievable.

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

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

Signing fun with songs, stories, and fingerplays as well as tips for using sign language as a preverbal communication tool with your baby. Geared to ages 0+.

Come one, come all to this story time designed for toddlers. Little ones and their caregivers will enjoy songs, rhymes, and books with captivating illustrations. 

Party Bridge for ages 16 - Adult. Experience necessary.

The Digital Navigator in the computer lounge provides FREE assistance with digital inclusion--including digital literacy, home connectivity, gaining access, to devices, and more!

The Digital Navigator in the computer lounge provides FREE assistance with digital inclusion--including digital literacy, home connectivity, gaining access, to devices, and more!

Open to the public and are free of charge. Play variety board games. Attendees should be fully vaccinated and have masks

Join us under the trees of our courtyard for casual, friendly conversation designed to increase participants' comfort with the English language and make new friends.  

Staff is on hand to assist you with free/low cost Internet, computers and/or laptops.  Stop in during open hours to get one on one assistance in meeting your technological needs. 

The Digital Navigator in the computer lounge provides FREE assistance with digital inclusion--including digital literacy, home connectivity, gaining access, to devices, and more!

The Digital Navigator in the computer lounge provides FREE assistance with digital inclusion--including digital literacy, home connectivity, gaining access, to devices, and more!

A Mah Jong Group for adults is meeting every Monday and Thursday from 1:00pm-3:30pm. Knowledge of American Mah Jong rules is required to play. Please bring your own Mah Jong tiles if possible.

Teens and tweens are invited to create a unique "sandscape" biome using colored sand, air plants, and other embellishments. Participants will select an ecosystem - chaparral, desert, or ocean - to model their sandscape biome after.

Want to improve your computer skills or learn how to navigate the internet?

Join us for Pre-school and elementary story time and craft. 

Join us at the library every other Wednesday afternoon for conversation,  knitting, crocheting, or whatever your favorite fiber art may be. Bring your own project and join others who wish to learn and grow their yarn craft skills.

Learn all about chemistry, physics, biology, and math using normal items you find in your kitchen.

A Mah Jong Group for adults is meeting every Monday and Thursday from 1:00pm-3:30pm. Knowledge of American Mah Jong rules is required to play. Please bring your own Mah Jong tiles if possible.

Instructors are from Silver Age Yoga.  Designed so that seniors can safely participate at their level of comfort. Every class utilizes chairs but please bring your own exercise mat if desired. Registration required for each session

Want to learn how singers and actors get ready for the spotlight? You’ll discover how to use active vocal warm-ups, physical stretches and tongue twisters to loosen up before acting out familiar movie scenes and songs.

Students will research the environment of space, different types of planets, and the current technology keeping humans alive both on earth and outer space.

Mindful meditation can help lower heart rate, respiration, blood pressure, and stress.  Instructors from the Healthy Adventures Foundation will lead participants in meditative breathing, a contract/relax exercise, and guided imagery.  At

If you’ve ever wanted to visit the San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum in Escondido, now’s your chance to experience their mobile museum for FREE, right here at Mission Valley Library!

Improve your computer skills or learn how to navigate the internet.  The Access 4 All Express offers FREE in-person classes for people of all skill levels.  Don't have a device?  One can be provided to you free during the class, or

San Diego Opera is offering free instrumental mariachi music lessons for youth during the summer. Please contact john.gabriel@sdopera.org for more information.

Ages 3-5 years

Laugh and learn with stories, songs, fingerplays, and a craft to celebrate early literacy. 

Children's Craft will inspire you to think about using shapes to create an image! Will you make a car, a face, or something completely new! Stop by in-person to attend and make your own shape creation! Children of all ages welcome!

Come create something unique at Lego Club.  We will be meeting each Tuesday at 2:30 pm for an hour of fun building original lego creations.  Preschool through sixth grade.  Duplos are available for younger builders.

Join us for a laugh out loud magic show performed by World Class San Diego Magician Amazing Dana.

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Join us on the Patio outside the children's room for a relaxing and fun hour of coloring and art every Wednesday at 2pm.  We will have coloring pages and blank paper to let your imagination soar!

This month's discussion is The Measure of a Man: A spiritual Autobiography by Sidney Poitier. Here is Poitier's own introspective look at what has informed his performances and his life.

Join us for story-inspired stretches, music, and child-friendly props! We conclude by using our breath to transition from silly to calm. Please bring a mat or towel.

Ages 3-8.  

Interested in achieving better brain function while improving your memory, cognitive abilities, and strategic thinking? Then play chess!

Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world.