Week Calendar

Join us at the City Heights Performance Annex for a free dance and film camp! Come to a week of fun dancing and film making! Children will create and star in a dance film and make memories to last a lifetime!

Join us at the City Heights Performance Annex for a free dance and film camp! Come to a week of fun dancing and film making! Children will create and star in a dance film and make memories to last a lifetime!

Join us at the City Heights Performance Annex for a free dance and film camp! Come to a week of fun dancing and film making! Children will create and star in a dance film and make memories to last a lifetime!

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!

Join us at the City Heights Performance Annex for a free dance and film camp! Come to a week of fun dancing and film making! Children will create and star in a dance film and make memories to last a lifetime!

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!

Join us at the City Heights Performance Annex for a free dance and film camp! Come to a week of fun dancing and film making! Children will create and star in a dance film and make memories to last a lifetime!

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

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.

Open Adult Ballet Class 10:00am - 11:30am

Would you like to apply for a City job, but are perplexed about the process? Staff from the Personnel Department are here to help!  At this Information Session, you will learn all about how to find and apply for jobs with the City.

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!

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!

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!

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 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!

Free summer lunch at the library! 12-1 PM in the Teen Center.

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. 

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.

Free summer lunch at the library! 12-1 PM in the Teen Center.

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

Join us for a workshop to upcycle a jean jacket and create a denim pouch! Ages 12-18 only.

San Diego Opera’s Words and Music program is a collection of long-term in-school, after-school, and summer artist residencies.

Free summer lunch at the library! 12-1 PM in the Teen Center.

Lunch is Served: Cygnet Theater Presents "From the Page to the Stage"

Come learn something new at a workshop or flex your head playing Teen Trivia!

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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.

San Diego Opera’s Words and Music program is a collection of long-term in-school, after-school, and summer artist residencies.

Free summer lunch at the library! 12-1 PM in the Teen Center.

Lunch is Served: Author Storytime with Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara

Try something new! Celebrate skate culture or learn a musical instrument. Come think out of the box with us!

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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.

San Diego Opera’s Words and Music program is a collection of long-term in-school, after-school, and summer artist residencies.

Free summer lunch at the library! 12-1 PM in the Teen Center.

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.

Don’t miss the chance to be part of the new Summer book club for tweens! The book club will meet every other Sunday, starting June 9th. Please bring the book you’re currently reading.

Join us to see who reigns supreme in Gang Beasts. No registration required. Just show up! Come practice at 12:00 PM. Matches start at 1:00 PM. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd.

Would you like to learn a card game that is challenging for your mind while also providing a rewarding social experience with your friends? Bridge has been played by millions around the world since it took its current form about a century ago.

Are you an African-American DJ in the San Diego Area seeking a community of like-minded individuals to collaborate with and enhance your DJing skills? Look no further.

Cyclists ages 12+ are invited to learn about bike safety and being a bike-friendly driver in this presentation by the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition.

Join us for this FREE performance by Loud Fridge Theatre Group

Twelfth Night of the Living Dead (or What You Kill) is written by A.J. Schaar. Original text by William Shakespeare, and Directed by Kate Rose Reynolds. 

FREE music & theatre classes with La Maestra Foundation. 

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.

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Gang Beasts and more. 

Calling all youth Chess enthusiasts!  Come join us for Chess Time.  Play and practice your skills with your peers.

FREE music & theatre classes with La Maestra Foundation. 

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Gang Beasts and more. 

FREE music & theatre classes with La Maestra Foundation. 

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.

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Gang Beasts and more. 

Interested in achieving better brain function while improving your memory, cognitive abilities, and strategic thinking? Then play chess!

Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world.

Participants will select from 20+ different pre-drilled books, carefully deciding which cover designs or colors that inspire or speak to their personal aesthetic.

Don't stop learning this summer!  Stop by any of our Homework Centers to hone your skills.  We've got games' learning activities, and more fun ways to learn.

Don't stop learning this summer!  Stop by any of our Homework Centers to hone your skills.  We've got games, learning activities, and more fun ways to learn.

Don't stop learning this summer!

Stop by any of our Homework Center to hone your skills.

Don't stop learning this summer!

Stop by any of our Homework Center to hone your skills.

Don't stop learning this summer!  Stop by any of our Homework Centers to hone your skills.  We've got games' learning activities, and more fun ways to learn.

Don't stop learning this summer!

Stop by any of our Homework Center to hone your skills.

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. 

The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software.

Featuring a music studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so much more!

Don't stop learning this summer!  Stop by any of our Homework Centers to hone your skills.  We've got games' learning activities, and more fun ways to learn.

Don't stop learning this summer!  Stop by any of our Homework Centers to hone your skills.  We've got games, learning activities, and more fun ways to learn.

Don't stop learning this summer!

Stop by any of our Homework Center to hone your skills.

Don't stop learning this summer!

Stop by any of our Homework Center to hone your skills.

Don't stop learning this summer!  Stop by any of our Homework Centers to hone your skills.  We've got games' learning activities, and more fun ways to learn.

Don't stop learning this summer!

Stop by any of our Homework Center to hone your skills.

Attention all Tweens and Teens!

Stop by the Teen IDEA Lab where we will DIY projects using various equipment in the lab. 

For tweens and teens ages 9 - 18. 

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Need help with your email? Struggling to navigate a particular website? New smartphone or tablet? Come get some tech help with our library staff! We're experienced with tech problem-solving and are eager to assist you!

Don't stop learning this summer!  Stop by any of our Homework Centers to hone your skills.  We've got games' learning activities, and more fun ways to learn.

Don't stop learning this summer!  Stop by any of our Homework Centers to hone your skills.  We've got games, learning activities, and more fun ways to learn.

Don't stop learning this summer!

Stop by any of our Homework Center to hone your skills.

Don't stop learning this summer!

Stop by any of our Homework Center to hone your skills.

Don't stop learning this summer!  Stop by any of our Homework Centers to hone your skills.  We've got games' learning activities, and more fun ways to learn.

Don't stop learning this summer!

Stop by any of our Homework Center to hone your skills.

The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software.

Featuring a music studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so much more!

 Let's get creative with Perler Beads! You can make keychains, coasters, necklaces, bracelets, or ornaments by creating any designs using little beads bonded together with heat.  It's easy, lots of fun, and even meditative.

Don't stop learning this summer!  Stop by any of our Homework Centers to hone your skills.  We've got games' learning activities, and more fun ways to learn.

Don't stop learning this summer!  Stop by any of our Homework Centers to hone your skills.  We've got games, learning activities, and more fun ways to learn.

Don't stop learning this summer!

Stop by any of our Homework Center to hone your skills.

Don't stop learning this summer!

Stop by any of our Homework Center to hone your skills.

Don't stop learning this summer!  Stop by any of our Homework Centers to hone your skills.  We've got games' learning activities, and more fun ways to learn.

Don't stop learning this summer!

Stop by any of our Homework Center to hone your skills.

All ages are welcome.

Enjoy anime? So do we! Join us and watch anime!

Need help with your email? Struggling to navigate a particular website? New smartphone or tablet? Come get some tech help with our library staff! We're experienced with tech problem-solving and are eager to assist you!

Join the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab for Maker Mondays, every 2nd and 4th Monday at 4pm. Each session the IDEA Lab team will focus on a different design project and will highlight a piece of technology found within our lab.

Join us at the library for a fun-filled Summer Slime Event! Participants will learn to make their own unique colored slime. This event is great for fostering creativity and enjoying the summer break.

Registration is required.

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

Use yarn and a cardboard loom to make friendship bracelets.

For teens entering grades 6 - 12. No registration necessary. WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.

Program dates and times subject to change.

Join the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab on the last Tuesdays of the month at 4pm to watch popular anime of the current anime season, eat some Japanese snacks, talk about current manga you're reading, and make some friends.

Let's play chess!  All ages and skill levels are welcome to play casual games in our relaxed setting. 

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month to practice knitting.  Beginners and knitters of all levels are welcome to attend.  We provide materials and instruction.  Bring a project you're currently working on, or try somethin

Join us and local artists Toshwerks for a fun, hands-on DIY crafty project recommended for ages 8 and up: Gemstone Soap!

All supplies will be provided, but online registration is required. Sponsored by SRFOL.

Join us for a classic craft and science experiment! We’re turning coffee filters into butterflies! 

Join us for an hour of crochet! Any skill level is welcome - we can teach you. Materials will be provided, or bring your own projects.

Get ready for a taste bud adventure, as we take a dive into unique flavors from around the globe! Each month we will feature a mystery box of snacks from one country to discuss their culture, history and geography.

Discover how hot and cold science can be as you take a journey through the world of Fire & Ice!

Tired of Dragons and Goblins?

Want to explore the wastelands (inspired by the Fall Out Series)?

Join us as we learn about the Python coding language! Bring your own device, if possible. Typing experience recommended. For Grade 3+

Snacks will be provided, sponsored by the Scripps Ranch Friends of the Library. 

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 every Tuesday night for Paint Night where each week we'll learn creative ways to paint.  

Summer Serenade Concert with Emilia Lopez-Yañez, oboe, and Ruth Hertz Weber, piano.

Join us for a fun afternoon of dance instruction for kids and adults. Children and adults from beginners to experienced are welcome to join this amazing group of talented performers to improve their skills.

Beginners: 5:30pm - 6:00pm