Week Calendar

The La Jolla-Riford Library is proud to offer a two-week speech and debate seminar, designed for complete beginners.

The La Jolla-Riford Library is proud to offer a two-week intensive seminar for parliamentary debate, designed for complete beginners.

The La Jolla-Riford Library is proud to offer a two-week intensive seminar for parliamentary debate, designed for complete beginners.

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The La Jolla-Riford Library is proud to offer a two-week intensive seminar for parliamentary debate, designed for complete beginners.

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.

The La Jolla-Riford Library is proud to offer a two-week intensive seminar for parliamentary debate, designed for complete beginners.

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The Friends of the Tierrasanta Branch Library is in full swing once again with their monthly used book sale! Come on in and see what we have and get great bargains. We will be here 3 days at 4985 La Cuenta Drive San Diego, CA 92124

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

Come and buy some books from the San Carlos Friends of the Library (SCFOL)!  We have hardbacks, paperbacks, books on CD, children’s books, and more!  Funds help the San Carlos Branch Library purchase books, programs, and equipment. 

The Friends of the Tierrasanta Branch Library is in full swing once again with their monthly used book sale! Come on in and see what we have and get great bargains. We will be here 3 days at 4985 La Cuenta Drive San Diego, CA 92124

Sharon Katz, founder of The Peace Train Project and Band, will direct a summer camp at Central Library Monday July 31st through Friday August 4th from 10am-1pm.  Katz is an internationally renowned musician and recording artist

Sharon Katz, founder of The Peace Train Project and Band, will direct a summer camp at Central Library Monday July 31st through Friday August 4th from 10am-1pm.  Katz is an internationally renowned musician and recording artist

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!

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 for a Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai. (Kami = paper; shibai = theatre).

Join us on the Taylor Greene to sing, dance, and move along to favorite kids songs.

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,

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.

Ages 0-3

Bond with your baby/toddler through books, bounces, fingerplays, and movements.  

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!

The City Heights / Weingart Branch Library Presents:

Silent Reading Club

Join us in watching Japanese animation films. Learn about the Japanese culture and their creative stories through Anime

Sharon Katz, founder of The Peace Train Project and Band, will direct a summer camp at Central Library Monday July 31st through Friday August 4th from 10am-1pm.  Katz is an internationally renowned musician and recording artist

Ages 0-3

Encourage social skills through play while meeting other caregivers.  

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

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

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

Join us for the fun, sweet musical stylings of Hooray Miss Marae!  Following the program, please stay for socializing with baby/toddler toys!

Join Miss Valerie in the Children's Storywell for a Storytime appropriate for toddlers and preschoolers. 

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. 

Join us Thursday mornings at 10am for stories, songs, finger games and more! 

For Children Entering KG this Fall 

Shake your first day jitters away with stories, songs, and activities to reassure students and their grown ups!  Registration is encouraged, not required.

**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.** 

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

Sharon Katz, founder of The Peace Train Project and Band, will direct a summer camp at Central Library Monday July 31st through Friday August 4th from 10am-1pm.  Katz is an internationally renowned musician and recording artist

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!  

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!

Note:  This is a special day for this program.

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

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.

Sail the Seven Seas with Sailor Sam and his little pal Salty as they search for adventure, treasure, and...a boat that won't sink!

Caregivers and children ages 2-8 are welcome to join us for a playful program that incorporates yoga, music, books and games!

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.

For our Summer Reading program series, Mad Science will show us the science of fire and ice! This spectacular show thrills audiences with impressive science experiments. The event includes foggy dry ice storms and mind boggling vanishing paper.

Join us for a special summer concert featuring the legendary children's performer Hullabaloo! Get ready for a feet stomping, arm flapping good time!

Sharon Katz, founder of The Peace Train Project and Band, will direct a summer camp at Central Library Monday July 31st through Friday August 4th from 10am-1pm.  Katz is an internationally renowned musician and recording artist

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 Community Topics / Temas de la comunidad 

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!

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!

Bring the littles and come for a fun dance party and storytime!  We will dance to fun songs, use egg shakers, and read a book!

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

Build, build BUILD!!!  Come join us for a fun filled activity on alternating Saturdays here at the Linda Vista Library.  Kids can create something unique or build skyscrapers, spaceships, and more!  Let your im

Wild Wonders is coming to the Scripps Ranch Library to help us celebrate Summer Reading!

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

Come learn about Navajo Area Community Groups and get an update on the brand new San Carlos Library!

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

Come take part in a free clothing swap. Refresh your wardrobe and learn how to reduce, reuse, and recycle fashion choices. 

Rules and How To:

· Swap items can be dropped off at Balboa Branch starting at 10 a.m.

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.  

Saturday is story time in Kensington Park. Bring a blanket to sit on and get ready for stories, songs, and bubbles! Recommended for ages 1-5. Older siblings are welcome to join in on the fun!

Jump into the world of animals with Zovargo and discover how every little thing we do makes a difference for our world!

Ages 0-5

Get your weekend started with stories, songs, fingerplays, and a craft to celebrate early literacy!

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!

Meet on the front plaza of the library to make your very own chalk person craft! 

All supplies are provided; no registration required. A fun project for the family!

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

Need help with your email? Struggling to navigate a particular website? New to using a smartphone or tablet? Come get some tech help with one of our library staff! We're experienced with tech problem-solving and are eager to assist you.

• 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

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.

Michael Rayner's show is a combination of hilarious tricks and stunts with uproarious stand-up.

Free Digital Literacy Classes presented by the San Diego Futures Foundation and the SD Access 4 All Initiative. Our August series focuses on Computer Basics. Classes are held every Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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.

We will pass out "tickets" right before storytime.

Michael Rayner's show is a combination of hilarious tricks and uproarious stand-up comedy.

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!

Whiz kids Max & Julie embark on a Hip-Hop musical S.T.E.A.M. adventure as they strive to take the top prize at the Science Fair!

During our free Summer Lunch at the Library, enjoy access to free services from Live Well San Diego's Live Well on Wheels!

Live Well Bus (all ages): 11:30am-2:00pm
Free Lunch (0-18): 12:00pm-1:00pm

Services:

Join Lois for chair yoga, gentle toning with weights and bands and balance work.   **Brought to you by the Friends of the Allied Gardens/Benjamin Branch Library**

Learn how to create your own puppet from the San Diego Guild of Puppetry!

Would you like to learn to knit, crochet, do needlework or just spend time with other creators?

Bring your current project to work on, or if new to the hobbies, we'll help you get going!

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!

Saturdays starting at 11:00am.

Legos will be provided.

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!

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.