Week Calendar

Summer is upon us. Include us, the library, as one of your go to summer plans. We will be featuring family-friendly Summer movies every Wednesday in June. 

This is a social group where you can practice your fiber craft in good company, showing off your latest projects, getting support, and make friends. All levels are welcome.

Expend Shopping

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Opens for shopping

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

This is a Storytime that supports cognitive development, social development and physical growth, language development, and sensory & motor development for your child incorporating playtime. Sensory Friendly.

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

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!

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.

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!

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.

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

Class Structure: 

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

Join us at the Allied Community Gardens for a fun storytime including music & rhymes followed by terrific gardening crafts & projects. Today's theme is fruits!

The Parents as Teachers (PAT) program, offered by the non-profit Volunteers of America Southwest, is a free and voluntary home visiting initiative that supports prenatal mothers and those with children aged 0-3 years.

Transform a paper plate into a colorful rainbow spinner by decorating the plate and then cutting a spiral through it. This creates a twirling effect when hung, adding movement and color to a space.

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

Meet for a different book selection every third Tuesday of the month. Read the book East of Eden by John Steinbeck and then join a lively book discussion here at Balboa Branch Library.

Today, join us for a special Trash Truck Storytime.  Meet one of our hardworking refuse workers, see a truck up close and learn how you can help the earth.

All ages welcome. No reservation required.

Come learn a new skill or start up an old hobby while you make new friends! Have you ever found yourself needing to keep your hands busy while you sit, or in need of some way to express yourself through art? 

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!

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.

During this presentation, you will learn about what dementia is, the symptoms, suggestions for lowering your risk, and some tips for communicating with someone living with dementia. 

Library for All: Hangout is a monthly program for adults with special needs to chat, color, play games or make puzzles. People of all abilities are welcome to participate in this event.

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?

Get help on the computers and with your digital devices from a Digital Navigator every Tuesday! They will be located in the computer lab and around the printer. Digital help offered in English, Spanish, and Tagalog.

We provide the arts and crafts, pots, soil, craft sticks, construction paper, and seeds, and participants get to decorate their pot, create a garden marker, fill their pot up with soil, and plant their seeds.

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!

Practice your reading skills with a fluffy friend! Participants learn how to be safe around animals as they improve their reading skills.

Children of all ages: Get ready to marvel at the fantastical and funny juggling and balancing acts of Michael Rayner! 

Visit the library for LEGO® Playtime! We provide the pieces you'll need to let your imagination take off with LEGO®.

Takes place every Saturday unless otherwise indicated.

Baby Play & Learn is designed to support the development of children ages 0-24 months. This program includes stories, rhymes, songs, and movement activities  followed by an open play time.

Bring a mat and towel to enjoy a calming and gentle yoga experience.

No registration necessary.

Presented by Healthy Adventures.

Mindful meditation can help lower heart rate, respiration, blood pressure, and stress.  Instructors from the Healthy Adventures Foundation will lead participants in meditative breathing, a contract/relax exercise, and guided imagery.  At

Get help on the computers and with your digital devices from a Digital Navigator every Tuesday! They will be located in the computer lab and around the printer.

Join others in a friendly game of Scrabble. Enjoy going letter-to-letter with your fellow wordsmiths and keep those wits sharp. Beginner or expert, all are welcome.

Join Bernadette with Silver Age Yoga for gentle yoga classes that can be done on a mat or seated in a chair.

All skill levels are welcome. Please bring your mat and water.

Space is limited. First come, first served.

In this five-week workshop, students in grades 1-5 will build contraptions out of craft and office supplies to complete interactive, exciting challenges in teams, learning important concepts in engineering and teamwork along the way.

Come play American Mah Jongg - a game of skill, strategy, and luck!

Experienced and novice players welcome. An instructor will be on hand to teach you.

The Data Science Alliance (DSA) is developing a data safety education program designed to help people of all ages better understand how to safely and responsibly navigate the digital world.

Need to finish some homework, work on a project, study for a test, or just relax and read a book away from the distractions at home?

Need to finish some homework, work on a project, study for a test, or just relax and read a book away from the distractions at home?

Creative Collective promotes wellness and enrichment through art-making experiences. Join our open-ended art-making program where you are free to be creative and expressive with many different forms of art!

The Master Gardener Association of San Diego County will present a hands-on workshop using digital microscopes to look at the various parts of flowers. This program is enjoyable for all ages from school-age children to adults!

Play, and learn how children become strong leaders! This series of events starts May 14th and includes a storytime, crafts for kids, and new books to read. Every Wednesday until June 18th.

Need to finish some homework, work on a project, study for a test, or just relax and read a book away from the distractions at home?

Monthly meeting of Serra Mesa Village 

Do you want to learn how to play chess? Do you already know how to play and are looking for the perfect place to play? Join us every Saturday for a fun game of chess with friends at Rancho Bernardo Library!

Join in us to learn Portuguese language and Brazilian music programs for kids and adults. 

Enjoy a stress-free experience! Bring your friends, blankets, and pillows. All ages welcome + we provide popcorn!

Join us to watch The Super Mario Bros. Movie !

Join the Do Your Homework @ The Library crew for a variety of summer crafts!

Join this drop-in knitting group where knitters of all skill levels meet and knit. Bring your work in progress and share in the knitting community.

Learn to knit or bring your WIP's.  Materials will be provided. 

Youth in grades 4-8 are invited to join our History Matters Book Club for Middle Graders for the last meeting of the school year! 

Join the Do Your Homework @ The Library crew for a variety of summer crafts!

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 LEGO

The timeless lesson of "The Three Little Pigs" that hard work and dedication pay off comes to life with handmade puppets and original songs performed live!

Join us each Tuesday as teen volunteers read one-on-one with children of all ages. 

A GREAT way for children to build reading skills through positive reinforcement from a teen role model. 

Join us for a variety of teen activities every Tuesday!

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

University City Community Association (UCCA) meeting. The organization provides and promotes civic, cultural, social, educational and recreational development and improvement in University City.

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 and play!

Join us for a late afternoon pajama 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.

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.

Chess free play. All levels of players are welcome, and opportunities for kids to play against other kids at their own level. Chess sets will be available. Geared to Grades 1-5, but all ages/skill levels are welcome. 

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.

Celebrate summer with us! Bring the whole family for an evening of fun and creativity. Enjoy a free book giveaway featuring brand-new books for kids, crafts, and the chance to connect with local community partners.

We invite you to make your own tote bag with Sew Loka, Claudia Rodriguez-Biezunski. Or bring your own project to work on and join our community of crafters!

Crafting Schedule for the month of June are as follow:

"Long ago, the greatest library in generations disappeared into the desert, taking with it a huge variety of riches and treasures.

Practice english conversation with your peers. To learn more please call at 619-533-3968 or email:Echavez@sandiego.gov 

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San Diego Writers Ink welcomes Fiction writers at any stage to join the Fiction Focused Writing Group located inside the Pacific Highlands Ranch Library.

 Tongues Untied: Juneteenth & 35^th Anniversary Screening

Made, in director Marlon Riggs’ own words, to “shatter this nat

Prepare to be amazed by Allen Oshiro's astonishing magic tricks. Join us for a show of mystery, wonder, and fun presented by Allen Oshiro!

Founded in 1959, the San Diego Coineers Club was created to educate people about collecting coins and share information.

We invite community members to learn about historic oppression and systemic racism and share their lived experiences for personal and community empowerment.