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Beginning October 7th, all San Diego Library branches will participate in the annual In-N-Out Burger "Cover to Cover Club" Reading Program for children ages 4 to 12, from Oct 7 - Nov 18.

Beginning October 7th, all San Diego Library branches will participate in the annual In-N-Out Burger "Cover to Cover Club" Reading Program for children ages 4 to 12, from Oct 7 - Nov 18.

Beginning October 7th, all San Diego Library branches will participate in the annual In-N-Out Burger "Cover to Cover Club" Reading Program for children ages 4 to 12, from Oct 7 - Nov 18.

Beginning October 7th, all San Diego Library branches will participate in the annual In-N-Out Burger "Cover to Cover Club" Reading Program for children ages 4 to 12, from Oct 7 - Nov 18.

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. 

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.

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Beginning October 7th, all San Diego Library branches will participate in the annual In-N-Out Burger "Cover to Cover Club" Reading Program for children ages 4 to 12, from Oct 7 - Nov 18.

Please join us on November 9th at Tierrasanta Branch Library, 9:30am-10:15am for the reading of The Tree Welcomes Z, A Story About Learning With Nature. After, we will be creating colorful nature art with leaves!

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 Paradise Gardeners is a 501(c)(3), tax exempt organization that contributes to Southeastern San Diego’s diverse communities in areas of civic engagement, tree planting and other improvements, and educating community members in the disciplines

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

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!

Do you like bird watching? Are you a birder? Are you new to bird watching or curious what's it all about? Is there a bird you'd like to identify that's flying around your yard?

Come enjoy stories and active songs!

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. 

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.

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 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.

Join Miss Helene, the Youth Services Librarian, for the monthly Wednesday morning Baby & Toddler Storytime as we read, sing, dance, and play!  Children get to build essential early literacy skills and foster a love of reading while experi

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!

Welcome families to Stay and Play!

Empathy In Nature (EIN) Storytime & Craft: learn about nature and work on a colorful nature art craft. 

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

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. 

Ages 0-3

Join us for story time, healthy snacks, and play time geared for young children and their caregivers.  This special time is dedicated to early literacy, fine motor skills, and problem solving through play.  

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

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

Need a space for your little one to play and socialize with other toddlers?

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. 

Please join us with your young ones for Preschool Storytime & Craft!
Ms. Sandy will have fun stories, songs, and a special craft to share!

This event takes place every Thursday, excluding the 3rd Thursday of each month.

Join us for indoor storytime. We'll read fun stories and sing songs. There will be take-home crafts, giveaways & more! Second Thursday of the month. All ages are welcome.

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! 

Come let your baby or toddler learn about the world by exploring. Little ones are able to make noise, play, and meet new friends. This is a loosely structured, baby-led program of play, stories, bubbles, songs and more.

Love to read and talk about books? Join the new Morning Book Club!

The Tierrasanta Library Monthly Book Club is held every 2nd Thursday of the month from 10:00 am-11:15 pm. This month's selection is Waiting for Godot By Samuel Beckett

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

Basic computer help: MS Office, eBooks, Internet searching, some resume tips & tricks, printing and copying. 

Ages 0-5

Show off your moves while making new friends at our dance party!

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 our Youth Services Librarian 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

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.

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

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.

Stay for an after-storytime craft project featuring a new craft each week.

This is a Storytime that supports cognitive development, social development and physical growth, language development, and sensory & motor development for your child incorporating playtime. Sensory Friendly.

Join us for bilingual English/Mandarin Chinese stories and songs with Ms. Danning at the library. All ages welcome. The storytime will be once a month, except for the month of August on a Saturday from 10 a.m.

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!

The Fiction Lovers will be discussing The Madness of Crowds by Louise Penny.

Join the knitting and crochet circle. Improve your skills in these traditional art forms. Bring your project for social crafting!

Stop by and read to some fluffy friends! Join us as we host the San Diego Humane Society to promote literacy! They'll be stopping by with some furry companions that are itching to hear the next story!

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Travel the world through different art techniques and styles on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, alongside professional artist Mel Clarkston.

Join us in November for our next Pride Stoytime program featuring Paradise at the Denny Sanford Children's Library at our downtown San Diego Central Library!

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance (Tai Ji Quan) has been shown to improve balance and mobility and reduce the risk of falls.  People of all ability levels are welcome.  This class can be conducted from a seated or standing position.&nbsp

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 TECH HELP AND TECH RESOURCES?!

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

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

Toddler and preschool-aged participants will develop skills and use imagination while drawing, coloring, cutting, and assembling simple craft projects.  Children who know how to follow directions and collaborate are better-prepared as they tr

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.

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 November series focuses on Basic Computer Skills. 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.

Join us in Kensington Park every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 11am when Hullabaloo returns to play some foot-stomping musical fun! 

Join us on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 11am for Kamishibai Storytime . Before TV and comic books existed in Japan, there was kamishibai, or paper theater.

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. 

We will pass out “tickets” right before storytime.

If you are over 50, you’ve probably noticed that your diet isn’t working the way it did when you were in your 30s and 40s.

For intermediate/advanced players to gather and share in a few rounds of Mahjong! Materials are provided! Recommended for ages 18+!

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. 

In this Japanese tradition, a professional storyteller reveals a series of illustrations contained in a storybox as the narrative unfolds.  Before TV & comic books existed in Japan, there was Kamishibai (kami = paper; shibai = theatre).&n

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

Learn to use simple ASL signs to open a window into a baby and child's mind, lowering frustration, and enhancing bonding, speech, and literacy with music, stories, puppets, parachute & bubbles, all with ASL signs.

Can’t make it to our in-person book club at the Carmel Mountain Ranch Library? Try this virtual alterative! A limited number of this month’s selection will be available at the Circulation Desk. This program is appropriate for adults 18 and up.

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!

Visit the library on Saturday and create a terrific craft. All materials provided. From 11:00-2:00. Bring a friend. 5th grade and younger. We look forward to seeing you.

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!

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

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. 

Party Bridge for ages 16 - Adult. Experience necessary.

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

Bring a mat and towel to enjoy a calming and gentle yoga experience.

No registration necessary.

Presented by Healthy Adventures.

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance (Tai Ji Quan) has been shown to improve balance and mobility and reduce the risk of falls.  People of all ability levels are welcome.  This class can be conducted from a seated or standing position.&nbsp

Get crafty at the library every week! Each week there will be a unique craft that is fun for all ages. All supplies will be provided.

Ever wondered about the Central Library? Are you a frequent visitor and want to learn more? Or are you from out of town, and just here for the day?

Violin classes with Villa Musica!

Violin ages 7-9, 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Violin ages 10-12, 1:45 pm -2:30 pm

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

This class provides students with an understanding of the Breath-Mind-Body dynamic and its relationship to health and wellness during the aging process.  Students learn breathing techniques for self-care, mental resilience, and physical relax

Come thrive in fitness and wellness with Tai Chi!  Introducing the Chinese Tai Ji Quan (Tai Chi) traditional exercise for body and mind while emphasizing muscle tone, flexibility, relaxation, and stress reduction.  

Here’s an opportunity to learn hands-only CPR.  An ambulance unit from Falck Mobile Health and a representative from Project Heartbeat will be on site to teach this potentially life saving skill.

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.

Learn about brain health and receive memory evaluation with Sharp Neurocognitive Research Center. 

Aprenda sobre la salud del cerebro y reciba una evaluación de la memoria con El Centro de Investigación Neurocognitiva Sharp.

Join us for a game of Scrabble, won't you? 

Go letter-to-letter with your fellow wordsmiths and keep those wits sharp.

Beginner or expert, all are welcome. Just spell it out.

Every Tuesday at 1:00 pm.

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

Monthly meeting of the Allied Gardens FoL.