Join Little Saigon SD on Tuesday mornings at the Annex for FREE Tai Chi classes for seniors! 

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!

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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The Friends of the San Diego Public Library will be hosting its next book sale at the University Heights Branch Library at 4193 Park Blvd (at Howard Ave), San Diego 92103. Enter at the Sprouts parking lot entrance.

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

Join us for indoor Storytime at the Balboa Library. Children and caregivers will have the branch to themselves before we open to the public. We’ll read fun stories and sing songs. There will be take-home crafts, giveaways & more!

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!

A story time designed for toddlers, featuring stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays.

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 make music, learn beats, 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 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.

The two sessions are exactly the same. Ms.

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. 

Sensory play. Join us outside to play with our new sensory tables. Mud play, sand play, and more! Program takes place in the backside of our patio.

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!

Join us in the patio. Bring your own book or as library staff for a recommendation. 

Tea & coffee provided. 

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.

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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. 

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. 

Miss Marae is bringing her interactive music program to Allied Gardens! Come enjoy her playful interactive music and sing-alongs into which she incorporates creative movement and puppet play. A good time will be had by all! 

Toddler Story Time in Kensington Park will be held at 10:30am. There will be stories, songs, and bubbles! Join the fun!

Be inspired to create your very own Upcycled Book Garden. Choose from a variety of books and plants to create your very own sustainable piece of art. 

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

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. 

Lifeguard Water Safety Storytime

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. 

This event will be held at the Olive Grove Park, 6075 Printwood Way, San Diego, CA 92117. 

This spectacular show thrills audiences with impressive science experiments.  This event includes foggy dry ice storms and even mind-boggling vanishing paper!  Students will be amazed by sizzling, shivering scissors and special bubbly sh

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.

Join like-minded bibliophiles to discuss fiction titles.  A limited number of each month’s selection will be available at the Circulation Desk.

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.

Are you cosplaying during San Diego Comic-Con and need a cosplay repair? Visit the Central IDEA Lab on the 4th floor of the Central Library for quick fix solutions to your cosplay woes. No appointment necessary, all ages welcome!

Comic-Con International and San Diego Public Library have teamed up for the Comic Conference for Educators and Librarians (CCEL).

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

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 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.

When Emilia's alien friend, URR, lands her spaceship in the local library, she learns about how the library can help both of them find new ways to make the world a better place.

Please consider donating blood to the American Red Cross!

To schedule an appointment or for more information go to RedCrossBlood.org | Use Sponsor Code: CayenneWellness

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! 

Hullabaloo is bringing their foot-stomping, wing-flapping, and cool collection of folk, funk, and rock songs that is full of humor, positive messages, and an infectious exuberance that audiences love.

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.

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. 

Improve your English language skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. Whether you're a beginner or looking to polish your conversational English, this group is perfect for practicing with fellow language enthusiasts.

The Daytime Book Club meets monthly to discuss the selected title - interesting and fun conversations ensue!

New members and guests are always welcome!

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.  

This month, come and learn All About Apps

Did you know that one blood donation can save up to three lives?  Or that someone in the United States needs blood every two seconds?  You can help save a life by donating blood at your library.  Sign up online at redcrossblood.org,

Are you cosplaying during San Diego Comic-Con and need a cosplay repair? Visit the Central IDEA Lab on the 4th floor of the Central Library for quick fix solutions to your cosplay woes. No appointment necessary, all ages welcome!

The Office of the Clerk will be hosting a full-service U.S. Passport Pop-Up including passport photos and applications for minors.

Comic-Con International and San Diego Public Library have teamed up for the Comic Conference for Educators and Librarians (CCEL).

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!

Ahoy, Mateys!  Join us as we dive along our friends from Dance To EvOLvE San Diego into a magical world of enchanting mermaids & daring pirates!  We will dance to the rhythm of the waves and sing sea shanties that echo a

Join us to listen to adventurous superhero picture books and take home a superhero mask. Siblings welcome.

Come listen to some wonderful stories and sing some songs. Afterwards stay and play with fun educational toys. Siblings welcome.

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 this Saturday morning in the Children's Area at 10:00AM. 

Join us for a Bilingual Hindi-English Story Time, music, crafts and play! 

We invite you to the kick off event for our knitting group. We will be hosting a raffle where you can enter for a chance to win a beautiful knitted prize. A ticket is $1 and all proceeds go back to the library.

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!

Calling all craft queens and kings! It's time to dust off your sewing machines and get ready for a stitchin' good time at the Oak Park Library. Join us to learn how to sew your very own bucket hat!

Are you cosplaying during San Diego Comic-Con and need a cosplay repair? Visit the Central IDEA Lab on the 4th floor of the Central Library for quick fix solutions to your cosplay woes. No appointment necessary, all ages welcome!

Comic-Con International and San Diego Public Library have teamed up for the Comic Conference for Educators and Librarians (CCEL).

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!

Saturday is story time in Kensington Park. Bring a blanket to sit on and get ready for stories, songs, and bubbles! Recommended for ages 1-5. Older siblings are welcome to join in on the fun!

A Young Ambassador with the Simthsonian National Museum will join us for a special storytime and fun art activity!

Jump into the world of animals!  Learn about local wild animals and how to make sure we stay safe and our wild neighbors stay safe too!  Zovargo provides this unique, interactive program featuring friendly animal ambassadors!  Get c

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. 

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.

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

Marvelous Maker Mondays 11:30-12:00:  Craft your own feathered friend and give new life to old cardboard. Join us in turning recycling into art! Supplies provided!