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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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Celebrate your favorite demigod's birthday at La Jolla/Riford Library! Stop by to complete different bead challenges based on popular gods from the series to earn unique beads representing each god!

The Friends of the San Diego Public Library will be hosting its next book sale at the University Heights Branch Library at 4193 Park Blvd (at Howard Ave), San Diego 92103. Enter at the Sprouts parking lot entrance.

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!

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 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,

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.

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!

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

Welcome families to Stay and Play!

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 German 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

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

Smartphone Basics

8/2 - Smartphone I - Navigating Phone and Settings

8/9 - Smartphone II - Contact and Block People

8/16 - Smartphone III - Taking Photos

8/23 - Smartphone IV - Apps

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. 

Join us every third Thursday of the month for a very special bilingual storytime. Here children will be introduced to different languages, songs, stories and fun! 

“Jack & the Beanstalk: The Puppet Musical” tells the classic hero’s tale with songs about friendship, forgiveness, and following your dreams.  Join us for this incredible one-man musical puppet show!

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. 

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!  

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 us for a Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai (kami = paper; shibai = theater).

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!

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

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 our fun Summer Reading Program Events all Summer long! 

As the finale of our Summer Reading program series, Wild Wonders is bringing their interactive wildlife education program to the library.

Details TBA

August is National Dog Month! Bring your pet to the front of the library for a special photo-opp, which will be set up outside courtesy of "Remembering Sunshine" local author Jacqueline Lemieux-Bokor. 

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 

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. 

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.

We're bringing the universe to the library! Enter into the Portable Planetarium where special effects, laser lights, and music will transport you into outer space!

Lady M returns for a dreamy story time!

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

Join us for the ultimate in recycling fun - Michael Rayner, juggler extraodinaire, will be here to juggle "found objects." This highly skilled and very funny entertainer will astound and delight the entire family.

Zovargo will be in Kensington Park on Saturday, August 19th at 10:00am for a fun and educational event featuring animals! Be sure not to miss this exciting event and meet the many animals Zovargo will share with event attendees! 

This Acrylic Animal Painting class is for elementary school students who are passionate about wildlife and art! Students will learn how to use acrylic paints, care for brushes, and use painting and drawing techniques to create unique pieces.

Join DREAMS+DUCATS for an inspiring youth-led panel discussion on environmental justice where passionate university students + activists will explore practical, innovative solutions that tackle one of the most pressing social issues + sustainabili

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

Visit our booth at The San Diego Union-Tribune’s 7^th Annual Festival of Books! 

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.  

Get ready for some incredible kids rock music with Ralph's World, perfect for preschool and elementary-aged kids! 

Ages 0-5

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

Join Ms. Harlynne for storytime on the third Saturday of the month! Practice your ABCs and 123s while listening to stories and singing songs, followed by craft time.

Make the most adorable pom pom animals! All supplies provided. Everyone welcome.

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!

Things may get a little inky as students work together to dissect a real squid. Students will develop scientific research skills as they learn about squids and other animals that make their homes in ocean ecosystems.

Open Adult Ballet Class 10:30am - 11:30am

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

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

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.

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.

This ventriloquist show is a hilarious family show that is full of magic and big puppets that also provides a positive message about finding one’s voice and going for one’s dreams!  Ventriloquist Marc Griffiths (Britain’s Got Talent) wil

We will pass out "tickets" right before storytime.

Join us for a game of Mahjong!

Materials are provided and no registration required!

A meeting of the Kearny Mesa Planning Group. Open to the public.
 

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!

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

Come watch as Mike Rayner juggles and balances found objects both big and small! He can unwrap a burger without touching it and balance a wheelbarrow on his chin!

His fantastic show will keep the whole family entertained.

Join us for a Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) Storytime! 

Stick around after our animal show at 10am for a special back-to-school event at the library. Do a craft, play some games, and get some free school supplies (as supplies last).

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!

We're bringing the universe to the library! Enter into the Portable Planetarium where special effects, laser lights, and music will transport you into outer space!

Hogarth: Painting as Social Commentary

Join us with friends and family to share your garden.  Bring what you have to share; take home something you really want.  Be sure to bring a bag to take home your finds! 

Saturdays starting at 11:00am.

Legos will be provided.

Join La Jolla/Riford Library's Ms. Katia as she leads a storytime at the Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla (700 Prospect St).  This takes place on the second Sunday of each month at 12:30pm during Prebys Play Day.

Join La Jolla/Riford Library's Ms. Katia as she leads a storytime at the Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla. This takes place on the second Sunday of each month at 12:30pm during Prebys Play Day. Free to attend!

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!