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!

Our friends from the San Diego Humane Society will be here for this special storytime! Listen to stories about animals. Canine ambassadors will be on hand for participants to meet. This program is designed for children ages 2-4.

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

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.

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. 

Join us at your local San Diego Public Library for California State Parks Ranger Read-Aloud sessions! Engage with Interpretive Rangers, participate in interactive activities, and discover how to access free park resources.

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

Join us for a fun performance by the very famous Sparkles the Clown!  Sparkles will amaze kids with her magic tricks and have them laughing with her silly antics. Be prepared to have a good time! 

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

Join us for a special storytime featuring Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara. Author of the "Little People: Big Dreamers" series.

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. 

Oh, biscuits! Bring your little ones to North Park Library for an outrageous Bluey Dance Party from Dance to Evolve!

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 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!

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.

Join Zovargo on a quest to discover how we can make a change in the world from the sky to seas and everywhere in between! By connecting with our creatures you’ll see how our smallest actions make a big impact on the world we all share.

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!

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 for a performance from the legendary Craig Newton! Craig has been educating children and their families through music for decades and we are happy to welcome him back for our Summer Reading Program!

Please join us for a special story time with a real City of San Diego trash truck! Kids will have the opportunity to see a trash truck demonstration, meet a Collections Sanitation Driver, and have a photo op in the truck!

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!

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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.

Join SDPL for a special storytime as we welcome the author of best-selling biography series for kids Little People, BIG DREAMS: Maria Isabel “Isa” Sánchez Vegara! 

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!

Performing songs such as “#FROYOLO” and “Donuts,” this hip-hop/rap/dance/comedy duo must be seen to be believed!  You won’t want to miss this hilarious and fun dance party event!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Performing songs such as “#FROYOLO” and “Donuts,” this hip-hop/rap/dance/comedy duo must be seen to be believed!  You won’t want to miss this hilarious and fun dance party event!

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.

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!

Everybody loves the Michael Rayner show! If you like to be entertained, don’t miss this one-of-a-kind show. In addition to juggling “found objects,” Michael Rayner performs stunts that involve wheelbarrows, cheeseburgers, parasols, and more.

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! 

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 for the Zovargo library animal show, a highly interactive show that provides a fun, educational, and animal-filled experience!

A City Heights/Weingart Library 2024 Summer Reading Program! 

Join us for a delightful afternoon with Geronimo Stilton, the famous mouse journalist and adventurer! This special event is perfect for young readers and fans of all ages who love the exciting world of Geronimo Stilton books.

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!

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

Each week we'll develop early literacy skills by:

• Using Our Imagination

• Learning a New Letter 

• Reading Stories

• Making Friends

Join us for this special summer celebration as we dance it out with this special Bluey dance party at the library! We're enjoying our time with Dance to EvOLvE! So get ready to keep moving, get silly, keepy uppy, and have fun for REAL LIFE!

Lunch is Served: Movie Monday -- Soul

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. 

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.

Join us for an early afternoon storytime with an engaging seasonal theme for young children including books, music, and bubbles with the addition of American Sign Language signs presented by Jennifer Duncan from Signs at Play.

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: Cygnet Theater Presents "From the Page to the Stage"

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: Author Storytime with Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara

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 Showcase Thursdays  with Storybox Theater.

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.

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.

Lions and Tigers and Bears...OH MY!  Embark on an adventure by dancing your way through the jungle in this dance camp.  Your will stomp like an elephant to the beat, leap like a leopard to the lyrics, and run in the sun, filled with fun,

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

Join us for a special Summer Reading Program Storytime with our local California State Parks Ranger Read-Aloud sessions!

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.  

Enjoy bilingual stories and songs for children!

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. 

Join us for an interactive, funny, and whimsical Magic and Bubbles Show with Sparkles the Clown! Giggles abound as some children end up inside a giant bubble! Join the fun!

Learn, play, and create with LEGOs!

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

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

Make a paper bag bald eagle to get you in the 4th of July spirit!

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!

Make a pretend campfire out of craft sticks and scrunched-up tissue paper.

(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: 

Solar System Art

Zovargo provides an interactive program featuring friendly animal ambassadors! Get close & experience an animal program that is full of fun!

Join us for a special Sign Language Storytime presented by Signs at Play.   Listen to stories and learn sign language.   Feel free to come dressed in your favorite pajamas!  Storytime takes place the 4th Tuesday of each mo

*Lego Club and Arts and Crafts will be on Wednesdays starting April 3rd.

Come the library for Arts and crafts for children 5 and up.  No registration needed and materials are provided.

Join us every Wednesday for a fun craft project. Everything will be provided free of charge. 

Celebrate summer with an afternoon of music! Join Ralph from Ralph's World as we sing like a bird, hop like a frog, and dance like it’s summer in San Diego at this family friendly concert.

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!

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!

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.

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. 

Join us for free popcorn, beverages and a family friendly movie!

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¡Únase a nosotros para recibir palomitas de maíz, bebidas y una película familiar gratis!

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.

Presented by Write Out Loud San Diego, "StoryBox" is the American name given to the Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai.

Join Ms. Lea for an engaging storytime with stories and songs in English and Spanish!

For ages 5-8. No registration necessary.

Program dates and times subject to change.