Week Calendar

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

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

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!

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

Ranger Melanie from the San Diego Parks and Recreation Department will be here for a special storytime!  She’ll read stories about animals, and talk about what it’s like to be a Ranger. This program is designed for children ages 2-4.

In this highly interactive, music-based storytime program, children have the opportunity to make music, learn beats, and dance and move to the sounds. All ages are welcome to attend.

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.

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. 

Welcome families to Stay and Play: CA State Parks - Park Ranger Storytime

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. 

Join Ralph of Ralph's World for a rocking morning of singing, dancing, and sillness!

Families for Literacy Program

You won’t want to miss Michael Rayner’s wild and zany juggling show, especially his signature trick of spinning a cheeseburger on a parasol!

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 Ms. Camille and Ms. Melissa every Thursday at the OB Rec Center for storytime and free play for children 0 to 5 years old. Each week children will have the opportunity to explore and socialize and so will their caregivers!

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. 

Preschool storytime for babies, toddlers, and all preschoolers!

Join us for a rocking good time with Ralph's World. Ralph's music will get the littles and their caretakers up and ready to rock!

Read along and sing for this fun interactive storytime. We will read picture books, move our bodies, act out stories, and sing fun songs and silly rhymes to build our skills with words and language. The storytime will be followed by a craft.

Welcome families to Stay and Play. This program is focused towards children 0-5 years old and their caregivers. Every Thursday we will offer free play.

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.

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 Craig Newton in this fun and educational sing-along program that highlights how repetition, rhythm, and rhyme make songs work.

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! 

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 fun performance from Ruth and Emilia! Show synopsis from Ruth and Emilia's website: "When a shiny spaceship lands in Emilia's backyard, she meets URR, from planet Goopda, who has traveled here to promote universal peace.

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

Ralph’s World is the mega-fun music show where kids rock and dance to their delight. Ralph engages his young fans with activity songs, story songs, dancing songs, and a healthy dose of pure silliness.

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

Join us for Saturday morning Storytime.

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

Join us for Stay&Play! Enjoy a storytime, play with toys and enjoy one on one time with your baby and learn from other parents about what they're going through and find support while your babies are playing in a safe environment!

A bilingual storytime in English and Spanish. Together we will enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories.

Hora de cuentos bilingüe en ingles y español. Juntos disfrutaremos de canciones, rimas y cuentos.

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!

Join us as we celebrate Pride season with a special PRIDE Storytime in the Park ft. Friidae!

Marvelous Maker Mondays 11:30-12:00:  Get creative with weekly crafts for the whole family, many that are aligned with the "Read, Renew, Repeat" theme of our Summer Reading Program.

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.

Recommended for preschool through 2nd grade. Everyone is welcome.

Ages 0-5

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.

Tuesday is game day!  Games available from 11:30-1:00.  From BINGO to Trivia, board games to role-play, games of all kinds will be offered to children and families.

You've seen him on TikTok...now see him in person!  Juggler Michael Rayner mixes humor and every day objects in this fun juggling show!

Wednesday is literacy day!  Story times start at 11:15.  Join us for our weekly family story time including sensory activities, dancing and singing, and tons of fun!!  This week Ms.

Free dance classes every other week presented by Dance to Evolve for toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary school students.

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

Children 0-5 years old and their caregivers are invited to join us for Odi Buddies! We will sing songs, do rhymes, fingerplays, shake our shakers and have fun!

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

Thursday is our presenter showcase!  Fun starts at 11:00!  From African drumming to art and dance, exotic animals and airbrush tattoos, our lineup of summer presenters is sure to educate and entertain.

A wonderful opportunity to see animals up-close!

Furry, feathered, and scaly teachers provide a unique educational experience. Through interactive programs and real-life animal encounters, Zovargo inspires conservation stewardship.

This summer after Preschool Storytime, we will be hosting a Summer Stay and Play! 

Friday is movie day!  Movie starts at 11:00!  Family-friendly movies will be played in our Discovery Corner, along with quiet activities for those who want/need some additional stimulation. 

Join us for singing and dancing Storytime with our exceptional performers. We read, sing, dance, and make friends!

A City Heights/Weingart Library 2024 Summer Reading Program! 

Join us for fun sensory crafts and activities such as sensory bins, puzzles and more! We aim to provide a sensory stimulating environment while supporting cognitive & motor skills development. Bi-weekly on Fridays!

Join us on the 2nd Friday of the month in June this summer for a music filled storytime including a simple craft activity! Perfect for the family and little ones of all ages, to sing-along and enjoy some great stories!  This month's them

Enjoy some 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!

Each week we'll develop early literacy skills by:

• Using Our Imagination

• Learning a New Letter 

• Reading Stories

• Making Friends

San Diego Public Library has partnered with the San Diego Unified School District to help end summer hunger.

Renewed Mondays

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Free Lunch  for youth ages 0-18!

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Live Well Bus! Providing access to a variety of health & community services.

Kick-Off Event!
Monday, June 10 | 12pm-2pm

12-1pm free lunch for youth ages 0-18!

Enrichment for all ages

South Indian Celebration with Divya Devaguptapu.

Come one, come all to this story time designed for little ones and their caregivers. Enjoy songs, rhymes, and books with captivating illustrations. 

San Diego Public Library has partnered with the San Diego Unified School District to help end summer hunger.

Lunch is Served: STEAM Tuesdays with Fleet Science Center!

Free Summer Lunch at San Diego Public Library. Monday-Friday from 12-1 PM. Join us!
Lunch can only be served to youth ages 0-18. 

DIY Tuesdays

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Free Lunch  for youth ages 0-18!

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Join our Summer Lunch DIY Tuesdays & TRACE with Toshwerks

Lunch is Served: CA State Parks - Park Ranger Storytime

San Diego Public Library has partnered with the San Diego Unified School District to help end summer hunger.

Craftacular Wednesdays

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Free Lunch  for youth ages 0-18!

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Join our Summer Lunch Craftacular Wednesdays with Back from Tomboctou.

Food assembly and snacks for babies, toddlers, and caregivers. Supplies are limited, so it's first come, first served.

Lunch is Served: Presentation from SDSU's CORAL Lab

San Diego Public Library has partnered with the San Diego Unified School District to help end summer hunger.

Showcase Thursdays

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Free Lunch  for youth ages 0-18!

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Join our Summer Lunch & Drummers without Borders.

Join Ms Jennifer from signs at Play! for weekly sign language learning and fun!

Establish non-verbal communication skills with your little one by learning basic signs and to expand your signing vocabulary in this engaging storytime.

San Diego Public Library has partnered with the San Diego Unified School District to help end summer hunger.

This event will be held at the North Clairemont Recreation Center (4421 Bannock Ave, San Diego, CA 92117)

Lunch is Served: Board Games, Chess, and LEGOs

Free Summer Lunch at San Diego Public Library. Monday-Friday from 12-1 PM. Join us!
Lunch can only be served to youth ages 0-18. 

Fun Fridays

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Free Lunch  for youth ages 0-18!

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Join our End of Summer Lunch Fun Friday with a Movie and Games.

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

Come join us every Tuesday at 2pm 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.

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.  

Sparkles the Clown will entertain with magic, comedy, and bubbles! This is a great event for kids!  The program will be indoors, so, uh, dress accordingly.

Get ready for an exciting Father's Day craft at the San Diego Public Library, where kids will unleash their creativity by crafting a unique collage using their scissor skills.

Enjoy bilingual stories and songs for children!

Join us for our Summer Reading Program Events Kick Off!

Join us every Monday for LEGO Power Hour! Build your own creations to display in our library.  Program will take place in our study rooms 3 and 4. 

San Diego Guild of Puppetry members will lead us in the creation of our very own pool noodle puppets!  Make your very own creation come to life in this fun creative workshop!  Younger children will need grown up assistance.

Learn, play, and create with LEGOs!

Children can build with LEGOs and display their creations in the library.

Join us for our Summer Reading Kickoff Party! Drop in for crafts (3 - 4 pm), and stay for Michael Rayner's Found Object Juggling Show (4 - 4:45 pm)!

Calling all LEGO Builders!

Put your engineering and problem-solving skills to the test by taking part in unique LEGO building challenges or let your imagination run wild and build your own special LEGO creations.

Each week's L

Use corrugated cardboard to make an upcycled card! Perfect for Father's Day!

For ages 3 - 11. No registration necessary. WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.

Program dates and times subject to change.

Stretch your imagination and discover the artist within you've always known existed! Create fabulous crafts! In this program, get detailed instructions on how to make a craft you'll be able to take home!

Join us to make your own Star-Wars-themed or shirt-and-tie-themed Father’s Day card.

(For ages 4 and up).

STEAM every other Tuesday with library staff as we take on a unique science or art project!  All supplies provided.  Grades K—5^th.

THIS WEEK'S PROJECT: 

Build a Roller Coaster

Celebrate Juneteenth Freedom Day by making a Pan-African flag painting using red, green, and black paint, white cardstock, clothespins, and cotton balls. For ages 5 and up. No registration needed and materials are provided.

Come join us for crafts!

Each week, with featured crafts for holidays and special library events!

Ages 6-11 (Preschool aged welcome with adult supervision)

Get messy, make mistakes, and prepare to make ART!

Join us every Thursday to get creative!

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¡Ensúciate, comete errores y prepárate para hacer ARTE!

FROM THE PAGE TO THE STAGE is a FREE educational program is a fun and engaging 45-minute presentation designed to inspire a love of reading in both children and adults through the magic and joy of live theatre.

Southern California Ballet is partnering with the Rancho Bernardo Branch Library for “Dancing Through the Pages,” a program that allows children to explore movement and dance through storytelling!

Come build your creations while making new friends!  All Legos will be supplied by the Paradise Hills Branch Library.  Your creation may even be featured in our display case! 

Kids can enjoy being creative by building with LEGO blocks and DUPLO bricks. It's a great opportunity for exploring with new ideas, as well as sharing concepts and strategies with other attendees.

Come join us with your little ones at the Mountain View/Beckwourth Branch Library in the children’s area for pajama storytime.

Join us every Tuesday from 5-5:30pm for Create! At the Library, featuring a new craft each week. This program is for youth aged 5-11, that will develop fine motor skills and creativity. 

Join us every 2nd Tuesday for Spanish Bilingual Storytime! This storytime is meant for children to experience early Spanish literacy skills.

Pajama Signing Storytime with Jennifer Duncan of Signs at Play is a cozy and fun event for families with young children. It combines the joy of bedtime stories with the added fun of baby sign language (ASL).

Join us for pajama storytime with...sign language basics to foster early literacy skills.

This program is offered inside in our Community Room, and no registration is required.

Put on your favorite PJs and join Ms. Carrie in the Community Room Monday evenings for a pajama storytime.

Pajamas are encouraged, but not required. No sign up required.

Put on your pajamas, grab your favorite stuffed animal and head to the library for storytime.

Pajama Signing Story Time with Jennifer Duncan of Signs at Play is a cozy and fun event for families with young children. It combines the joy of bedtime stories with the added fun of Baby Sign Language (ASL).