Join us for another fun performance from Ruth and Emilia!  "When a shiny spaceship lands in the San Ysidro Library, she meets URR, from planet Goopda, who has traveled here to promote universal peace.

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.

Looking for a cool space to get away from the summer heat?

Do you love competitive board game classics like Jenga, Dominoes, Uno, Monopoly, or maybe relaxing by working on a jigsaw puzzle? Drop by the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab with your friends this summer from June to August and play!

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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

Learn the nuances and rules of American Mah Jongg, with plenty of time for real game play.

Visit our Summer Book Sale offered by our Friends of the Library. 

Make a beautiful flower arrangement to take home! Classes are taught by master artist Jackie Zhang of the Ohara School of Ikebana.

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.

Meet for a different book selection every third Tuesday of the month. Read the book, Lab Girl by Hope Jahren and then join a lively book discussion here at Balboa 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!

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!

Babies and toddlers ages 0-18 months and their caregivers will enjoy songs, lap-sits and rhymes that foster early literacy skills.

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 City Ballet of San Diego for "A Book and a Ballerina!" Enjoy listening to a read-aloud, hearing from a professional ballerina, and learning some basic dance steps.

Join us for the fun, sweet musical stylings of Hooray Miss Marae!  Singing and dancing is a great way to start your day!

Freedom and the history of slavery can be difficult concepts for young children to understand.

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. 

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.

Come witness for yourself the inspirational program of Marc Griffiths, Ventriloquist, as he provides hope and encouragement in the most fun and hilarious ways!  

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!

Open to the public and are free of charge. Play variety board games.

These classes can help teach you how to be confident with your devices.

What is Juneteenth? A holiday celebrating when the last slaves in America were finally told that they’d been freed. We’ll be reading two very special stories to learn about and celebrate the holiday.

Preschool storytime for babies, toddlers, and all preschoolers!

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.

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.

Deep in the sea there lives a happy school of little fish. Their watery world is full of wonders, but there is also danger, and the little fish are afraid to come out of hiding . . . until Swimmy comes along.

Join us for a California State Parks Ranger Read-Aloud session! Engage with Interpretive Rangers, participate in interactive activities, and discover how to access free park resources. Let us bring the park experience to you!

Get ready for foot stomping, toe tapping, hand clapping, sing-along fun as Craig brings TEN different instruments the library. Guitar from Spain, Flute from France, a Drum from Africa, Saxophone from Belgium, and much more!

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.

Learn about animals from around the world and their unique abilities that help them thrive. Get close and experience a live animal program that’s full of fun and discovery.

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 low impact exercise class to assist with balance, flexibility and stamina.  

En English and Espanol.  

If your child loves bubbles and science then this is the show for them!

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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!

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

Smartphone Basics / Smartphone básico

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!

Come take a walk on the wild side with Wild Wonders and their animal ambassadors!

Join Us for low-impact yoga instruction with stretching and breathing techniques. No mats required.

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!

Please join us for storytime and craft 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

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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Visit James and Anne Hubbell’s acclaimed home and art studios near Julian, CA. An engaging art and nature experience, our intimate docent-led tour covers the art and architecture of founder and artist James

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Students ages 8-14 will engage in an exciting, hands-on robotics program to help them prepare to take part in First Lego League (FLL) or First Tech Challenge (FTC). We will provide you the materials and teach ho

Dive into the world of video games at the San Diego Public Library’s 2nd annual Game Jam! Learn the basics of game development and design, then collaborate in teams to build your own game using a combination of Godot, RenPy, and Scratch.

Join the Friends of the Serra Mesa Library in kicking off our Annual Summer Reading Program with fun and free events for the whole family!

If you want to learn more about automotive maintenance but don’t know where to start, this is the class for you! Talena Handley from Girlie Garage with demonstrate how to:

• Check fluid levels

Ages 0-5

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

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

Saturday morning Dance Pants in the Park w/ Mr. Erni is recommended for toddlers, preschoolers and kindergartners. Kids will twist, shout and make their moves to musical favorites like "Baby Shark" and more!

Join us every Saturday from 10am-noon for Lego and Rokenbok Club! Patrons will be able to build at their own pace.

We will provide a lego square to build on and patrons can continue to build on it week after week. 

Paint a Kindness Rock!

Help us paint rocks for our new KINDNESS ROCK GARDEN. 

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.

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

Looking for a cool space to get away from the summer heat?

Do you love competitive board game classics like Jenga, Dominoes, Uno, Monopoly, or maybe relaxing by working on a jigsaw puzzle? Drop by the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab with your friends this summer from June to August and play!

This entertaining and educational Signing Story Time with Jennifer Duncan is infused with joy and American Sign Language signs.

Every Monday, join us for a friendly game of bridge. All adults are invited to participate using Party Bridge rules. Beginners welcome! Instructions will be provided.

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.

An instructor from Silver Age Yoga will lead a yoga program that can be done on a mat or a chair.  Silver Age Yoga is a 501(c)(3) whose mission is to provide health enhancing yoga classes for seniors.  Although this program is designed f

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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.

Free Digital Literacy Classes presented by the San Diego Futures Foundation and the SD Access 4 All Initiative.

There is no formal curriculum for June. Open office hours provide one-on-one help with basic tech questions.

COVID-19, MPX, AND FLU VACCCINES AVAILABLE AT NO COST!

Eligibility may be required for some vaccines.

These vaccines protect you from getting very sick and from giving the viruses to others.

You can save lives by participating in the Red Cross Blood Drive at Rancho Peñasquitos Branch Library!

Blood supplies are dangerously low. All blood types needed now!

Looking for a cool space to get away from the summer heat?

Do you love competitive board game classics like Jenga, Dominoes, Uno, Monopoly, or maybe relaxing by working on a jigsaw puzzle? Drop by the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab with your friends this summer from June to August and play!

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.

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!

An interactive show that is both fun and educational!

Discover how hot and cold science can be as you take a journey through the world of fire and ice.

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.

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 Healthy Adventures and learn how to make delicious and healthy meals with ingredients you have on hand.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

 Join us for a hilarious ventriloquist show, full of giant puppets, exciting magic, and inspirational messages!

A City Heights/Weingart Library 2024 Summer Reading Program! 

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!

Children of all ages will discover how hot and cold science can be as they take a journey through the world of Fire & Ice!

Michael’s show has been described as “preposterous brilliance” and “whacky jugglement,” a combination of hilarious tricks and stunts with uproarious stand-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 the 2nd and 4th Saturday each month and create a terrific craft. From 11:00 to 1:00. All materials provided. Bring a friend. 5th grade and younger. We look forward to seeing you!

All sewing levels welcome!   New to sewing?  No problem.   No experience necessary.  We will show you the basic skills that can be used in future sewing projects.

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.