Week Calendar

For those contemplating constructing a family tree, as well as for experienced genealogy researchers.

Volunteers are there to help guide you in your research.

No appointment necessary. First come, first served.

Celebrate Ramadan by joining us for a special bilingual storytime featuring stories in both Arabic and English!

Join us for a special Nowruz edition of Storytime and learn about Persian New Year/the Spring Equinox! 

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

For those contemplating constructing a family tree, as well as for experienced genealogy researchers.

Volunteers are there to help guide you in your research.

No appointment necessary. First come, first served.

Join us in celebrating the culturally rich tradition of Ramadan! All are invited as Ms. Zeina gives a special bilingual storytime featuring stories in both Arabic and English. Stay and enjoy a fun Ramadan inspired craft.

Join us on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 11am for Kamishibai Storytime . Before TV and comic books existed in Japan, there was kamishibai, or paper theater.

Ever wondered about the Central Library? Are you a frequent visitor and want to learn more? Or are you from out of town, and just here for the day?

Learn to use simple ASL signs to open a window into a baby and child's mind, lowering frustration, and enhancing bonding, speech, and literacy with music, stories, puppets, parachute & bubbles, all with ASL signs.

Come bring your little ones for a Spanish book reading with dancing! This program is recommended for toddlers, preschoolers and early elementary school-age children.

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

Celebrate and learn more about Ramadan at our special storytime.  Songs and rhymes can be enjoyed by children of all ages.

Special storytime about Ramadan!

Join us for a special story time focused on Ramadan! We'll read together and then do a craft related to the phases of the moon. Recommended for ages 3-10.

Holi, also known as the Festival of Colors, is a two day Hindu festival celebrated in India to mark the arrival of Spring and the victory of good over evil.

At the Genetic Genealogy Roundtable, topics discussed may include the following, plus any questions attendees may have for the group, or experiences participants may want to share with community members:

Karl Marx, surprisingly embraced Capitalism. It was the fourth part of his five stages of history. We have yet to reach the fifth stage. What might that stage look like and how can we think about it?

Come listen to the latest releases, talk about the latest news, and more!

Join us at the Kensington-Normal Heights Library for a Free Persian Music Concert in the park. The music will be jazz inspired with a Persian flair. There will be a mix of Eastern and Western Instruments.

           Come Celebrate Holi at the Carmel Valley Library, March 11th from 4:30pm - 6:00pm. The fun starts with a live dance performance, followed by fun, festive crafts!

Join us for a celebration of Nowruz, the ancient holiday that marks the arrival of Spring!

Whether you're familiar with the holiday or new to the celebration, there's something for everyone!

Community members with a basic grasp of English language can have fun themed conversations and build relationships with one another. We will talk about ourselves, our cultures, and more.

Children’s craft every Thursday at 4pm. Join us every week to learn a different medium, how to recycle everyday materials into art, and explore monthly observances and holidays!

Join us every Thursday from 4:00 - 5:30 pm for Chess in the 1st floor Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center, off of the main lobby of the San Diego Central Library.

Join us in celebrating Holi, the Festival of Colors! Bring your friends and family and join in the crafts, music, treats and fun! Event is for all ages. 

 All are welcome! No registration required.

Join El Tesoro Del Folklor at the Annex for free Ballet Folklorico classes! Children and adults from beginners to experienced are welcome to join this amazing group of talented performers to improve their skills.

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. 

Swing dance comes to the library!  Swing Dancing San Diego will lead a free introductory lesson and host a rooftop dance under the Dome!

Join us for casual, friendly conversation designed to increase participants' comfort with the English language and maybe make new friends.