Week Calendar

Comic-Con International and San Diego Public Library have teamed up for the Comic Conference for Educators and Librarians (CCEL).

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Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play at Preschool Storytime! Come and build essential early literacy skills and foster a love of reading. Designed for children ages 3-5.

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

Stop in to learn Japanese or improve your Japanese language skills!

If you have further questions regarding to the language class, please contact Cris Fitch at Cris.fitch@gmail.com

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!

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 Children’s Librarian Miss Julie for stories, songs, fingerplays, and lots of fun!  This program is designed for children ages 2-4.

In this highly interactive, music-based storytime program, children have the opportunity to play musical instruments, learn beats with rhythm sticks, and dance and move to the sounds. All ages are welcome to attend.

STORIES, IMAGINATION & MORE

Each week we will practice our early literacy skills by:

· using our imagination,

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

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 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.

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

We will pass out "tickets" right before storytime.

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. 

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!

If you are concerned about changes in your memory, the Sharp Neurocognitive Research Center is offering free screenings to help detect early signs of memory loss and other cognitive issues. 

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. 

Are you a Tinker? Do you like to work with different machines? Are you fascinated by tools and how something works? With these S.T.E.A.M.

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

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

Come and make plant terrariums with san art! Registration is required because space and supplies are limited.

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

Join us for "Sign-a-Story Circle Time" with Baby Sign Language Basics author, Monta Z. Briant. Parents learn how to use ASL signs for early communication with their babies through stories, songs, and other fun activities. 

Do you have a kiddo at home that loves music?  Well, this is the program for you!  Hullabaloo is a foot-stomping, wing-flapping celebration of song that honors and entertains kids and families!

Sensory and early literacy play for little learners and their caregivers! For July, we’ll be celebrating summer with some water play, so dress for mess!

Join us for a storytime that fosters early literacy!  Features books, songs, action rhymes, and finger plays that invite participation.  Ages 1-5.  Every Thursday. 

**This event will be held at the Olive Grove Park, 6075 Printwood Way, San Diego, CA 92117. Sponsored by the Friends of the Balboa Library.**

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.

This classic tale is reimagined to take place on the moon and discuss different types of homes. 

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 about your laptop, tablet, or smartphone—are just for you!

7/6 - Smart Home Technology

Join Ms Canndy as she presents Stories and Songs in Mandarin, followed by play and social time.

Kensington-Normal Heights Librarians will share stories, songs, and bubbles with children ages 3-5. Older and younger siblings welcome! Bring a blanket to sit on the grass. 

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

Preschool storytime for babies, toddlers, and all preschoolers!

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

Recommended for ages 2-5, this storytime program includes books, songs, games, and early literacy fun! A to-go craft will be provided at the end.

An educational concert with a storytelling component that describes the origin of drums and percussion instruments.

All young children and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs and rhymes. Held outdoors on the grass, bring a blanket or chair.  No Registration required. We hope to see you there!

Come and join us for a bilingual story time in the English and Spanish languages. Enjoy songs, rhymes, stories, and crafts.

We invite you to join our Baby Dance Party, singing and dancing along with Ms. Andrea from Dance to Evolve! 

We will have songs, movement and tons of fun for your babies to dance, play, and interact! 

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 us weekly for 30 minutes for songs, stories, and sign language followed by 30 minutes of free play and snacks.

This is a free program for parents and their babies/toddlers. 

Join us for a show of mystery, wonder, and fun presented by Allen Oshiro!

Need help with your smart phone, tablet, or laptop?  These Open Office Hours sessions will help you get going!

The San Diego Futures Foundation is hosting FREE in-person classes for people of all skill levels.  

This month, come and learn basic computer skills.  

Did you know that one blood donation can save up to three lives?  Or that someone in the United States needs blood every two seconds?  You can help save a life by donating blood at your library.  Sign up online at redcrossblood.org,

All young children and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs and rhymes. Held outdoors on the grass, bring a blanket or chair.  No Registration required. We hope to see you there!

Join Ms. Joyce for storytime on the outerspace alphabet rug inside of the library. We will read stories for kids ages 3-7, sing songs, shake our shakers, and have fun!

Please join us for stories and songs every Saturday morning in the Children's Area at 10:00AM.

Zovargo will be coming to the library and bringing animal ambassadors with them! Prepare for a highly interactive animal show where you are part of the show!

Juggling Club

Ever wanted to learn how to use a sewing machine?  Interested in creating your very own pajama pants?  Join us for a four week sewing program that will get you comfortable sewing from a pattern and come away with your very own pajama pan

The San Diego Futures Foundation is hosting an Excel Series that covers learning basic to intermediate skills. 

Are you the next Judith Polgar? Do you aspire to become the next Beth Harmon? Can you dethrone Magnus Carlsen and become the next Chess World Champion?

Join us for the 19th Annual San Diego Children's Film Festival! Bring the whole family and be dazzled by the talents of film makers and animators from around the world! 

Let's get creative! Make a fun craft to take home after story time. Best for kids age 3-6 years old. 

 Instruction and all supplies are provided for by the Paradise Hills Branch Library.  

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 us every Saturday morning for some fun with legos and rokenbox! All materials will be provided. Children can save what they build at the library and continue to build on it every week all month long!

This is the perfect class for all those mini-movers out there! It’s filled with creative movement, lots of fun music and dance games.

Stop by the Kensington-Normal Heights Branch Library on Mondays for The Den: a Monday Morning Koffee Klatch In-Person "Ask Me Anything (AMA)" program.  The event is a session with the Branch Manager, Erni Barros, to answer questions and get f

• Explore your musical talent through learning the fundamentals of piano techniques
• Learn musical expression/theory, and performance practice/styles
• Ear training, recitals preparation, and small breakout room clinics withi

Recommended for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary-school age kids, this simple dance program will feature popular songs. Families, it’s time to get your groove on!

Come join us every Tuesday at 11:30am for Music and Motion! This program is designed to introduce babies and toddlers to music, dance and instruments. We will learn new motor skills, shake our sillies out and sing at the top of our lungs.

Work on your flexibility, strength building and quiet your mind with functional movement practice. Participate at your own ability. Wear flexible clothing and bring any preferred yoga equipment.

Science is fun in this thrilling, action-packed show!

We will pass out "tickets" right before storytime.

Library for All is a monthly arts and crafts program for adults with special needs. People of all abilities are welcome to participate in this event.

This month's craft is: beaded wind chimes.

Are you unsure of how to share pictures from your phone? Are you baffled by Word?

Need tech help and tech resources?  The City of San Diego and SDFF is offering Free Digital Navigator services.  Drop-in or call for assistance. 1 (800) 350-6945

NEED TECH HELP AND TECH RESOURCES?!

The City of San Diego and the San Diego Futures Foundation are offering FREE Digital Navigator drop-in services.

Please join Miss Lea and Miss Ellie for storytime, songs, and some fun!

Come learn about how the Mission Valley Friends of the Library support our mission!  This meeting is both in-person and on Zoom.  If you would like a Zoom link so that you can participate, please email MissionValleyFriends@gmail.com.

A rhythmic time travel journey that will take the audience of all ages  from the beginning of humanity to our present .

Welcome families to Stay and Play. This program is focused towards children 0-5 years old and their caregivers.

Create your own comic-themed pinback buttons in celebration of Comic-Con! This is easy, creative crafting at its best. Free and all supplies provided.

Recommended for ages 6 and up.

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!

Ages 5-12

Calling all builders!  Put your creativity to the test and show us your Lego building skills.  

Join us at the Kensington-Normal Heights Library for a Noteworthy Puppets Performance of the Three Little Pigs!

A morning of art, entertainment, and fun for all ages! Chalk will be provided for everyone wishing to participate. Chalk artists will fill the library's  parking lot space with unique and exciting artwork.

Come and play chess with other families in the area! Level UP Enrichment is hosting a FREE chess club, providing boards, pieces, and one of our great instructors to help you level UP your chess!

Saturdays starting at 11:00am.

Legos will be provided.

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+.

Join us in this dancing storytime that geared towards toddlers and their parents. Enjoy new and classic stories of all kinds and get ready to get all those wiggles out and dance away the jiggles and pent up energy!

Join us for a hilarious family show that is full of magic and big puppets that also provides a positive message about going for one’s dreams!  Ventriloquist Marc Griffiths (Britain’s Got Talent) will entertain and inspire with this 

In partnership with the San Diego Unified  School District, Lunch @ Your Library will provide free hot lunches to children ages 0-18.

Enjoy free lunch and watch a movie! Lunch only for ages 0-18.

Free Summer Lunch at San Diego Public Library. Monday-Friday from 12-1 PM. Ages 0-18. Join us!

San Diego Public Library has partnered with the San Diego Unified School District to help end summer hunger. Free summer lunch will be provided for youth aged 0-18.

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.

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. 

In partnership with the San Diego Unified  School District, Lunch @ Your Library will provide free hot lunches to children ages 0-18.

Enjoy free lunch and a Party Puppet Show with Mr. Markus! Lunch only for ages 0-18.

José Rodriguez will perform a program called "The Guitar Through the Centuries." 

Program

Mauro Giuliani:  Grande Overture Op. 61

This summer we will be hosting a special Engineering Storytime provided by the San Diego Aerospace Museum in their special Mobile Bus Classroom!  San Diego Air & Space Museum presents a series of flying-related story times to

Free Summer Lunch at San Diego Public Library. Monday-Friday from 12-1 PM. Ages 0-18. Join us!

San Diego Public Library has partnered with the San Diego Unified School District to help end summer hunger. Free summer lunch will be provided for youth aged 0-18.

Party Bridge for ages 16 - Adult. Experience necessary.