Week Calendar

Join us for a lapsit storytime with board books, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays for pre-walkers. For ages 0 to pre-walkers.

Join us in this dancing storytime that geared towards toddlers and their parents. Enjoy new and classic stories of all kinds and get ready to get all those wiggles out and dance away the jiggles and pent up energy!

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.

Through colorful picture books, catchy songs, and playful rhymes, Señor Roberto or Mr. Robert brings stories to life in a way that’s fun, educational, and culturally enriching.

Stories, songs, fingerplays followed by Stay and Play.

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. 

Babies and toddlers can come play with educational toys while the grownups keep track of their kids and visit with each other.

Children become storybook characters and participate in bringing beloved fairy tales and award-winning stories to life with Literature Comes to Life.

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. 

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. 

For young children (ages 2-6) and their families: learn important social skills, problem-solving, and early literacy through games! In partnership with Toy Hermit.

Listen to a story read aloud and then watch it come to life with Trinity Theatre Company!

Welcome families to Stay and Play!

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

Ages 0-5 

Stay and Play at the library with us!  Come and enjoy our early literacy rich environment of learning through play!

10:30 Sensory Story Time with Ms. Wendy!

11:00 Snack Time

Babies and toddlers ages 0-18 months and their caregivers will enjoy songs, lap-sits and rhymes that foster early literacy skills.

Miss Jennifer leads a special storytime using the excitement and fun of ASL (American Sign Language) core signs to teach baby signing and enhance the reading of well-loved children's picture books.

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 a storytime that fosters early literacy!  Features books, songs, action rhymes, and finger plays that invite participation.  Ages 1-5.  Every Thursday. 

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 us as we read, sing, and dance this special Storytime, which encourages a love of reading and builds essential early literacy skills. A unique craft follows each Storytime.

Bring the kiddos to the library every Thursday morning for a variety of play!  Storytime, crafts, dancing, songs and most of all FUN!

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!

Join us for a fun performance from Ruth and Emilia! Show synopsis from Ruth and Emilia's website: "When a shiny spaceship lands in Emilia's backyard, she meets URR, from planet Goopda, who has traveled here to promote universal peace.

Preschool storytime for babies, toddlers, and all preschoolers!

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.

Join us for this special storytime where you'll get to meet a real police officer!

Sensory and early literacy play for little learners ages 1–5 and 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. 

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.

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! 

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.

Learn about animals from around the world and their unique abilities that help them thrive. Get close and experience a live animal program that’s full of fun and discovery.

We will be reading and singing in Korean and English!

우리는 한국어와 영어로 읽고 노래할 거예요!

Join us for a presentation from Wild Wonders! Audiences will learn about and interact with animals from around the world in this amazing and educational program.

Welcome families to Stay and Play. This program is focused towards children 0-5 years old and their caregivers.

SciCook & Nutritional Awareness Weekend Certificate Ceremony  

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!

Bring the littles and come for a fun dance party and maybe a storytime!  We will dance to fun songs, use egg shakers, and dance with bubbles!

Please join us for storytime and craft every Saturday morning in the Children's Area at 10:00AM. 

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!

A bilingual storytime in English and Spanish. Together we will enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories.

Hora de cuentos bilingüe en inglés y español. Juntos disfrutaremos de canciones, rimas y cuentos.

Join us for a special storytime in which the children help act out the story! We will be presenting the beloved picture book Red Riding Hood, by James Marshall.

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.

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!

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.

Come join us for Toddler Happy Hour! Right after Storytime,  parents and caregivers with young children can come and meet their neighbors!  Age-appropriate toys and games will be provided for the little ones to play with.

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.

Prepared to be amazed by Allen Oshiro's astonishing magic tricks!  This family magic show is filled with comedy and interactive magic tricks.  Kids in the audience will have the opportunity to be a magician's assistant for the day!!!

Babies and toddlers can come play with educational toys while the grownups keep track of their kids and visit with each other.

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 Ms. Ellie or Ms. Helene for storytime, songs, and some fun!

Come and enjoy our free Zumba for Kids program for babies and toddlers. This program involves music and movement to help kids strengthen their motor skills.

Come and enjoy musical entertainment that instills hope, happiness, and imagination!

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!

Join us for this incredible one-man musical puppet show! Theme TBD

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.

Movie + Craft -- The Bad Guys

Join us every Monday for Movie + Craft. Watch a family-friendly movie and spark your imagination with a craft inspired by the film.

Lunch is Served:

Renew Mondays

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.

Come one, come all to this story time designed for little ones and their caregivers. Enjoy songs, rhymes, and books with captivating illustrations. 

Trinity Theatre

Trinity Theatre brings beloved children’s books to life with an engaging book reading and a fun, interactive theatrical performance. 

Free Summer Lunch is back throughout San Diego. Youth aged 0-18 can enjoy a free meal, no ID required! Come for lunch, and stay for the show!

Free Summer Lunch is back throughout San Diego. Youth aged 0-18 can enjoy a free meal, no ID required! Come for lunch, and stay for the show!

DIY Tuesdays

Wild Wonders

Come take a walk on the wild side with Wild Wonders and their animal ambassadors! 

Craftacular Wednesdays

The Microphone Doctors presents a FUN and exciting Costume & Bubble Dance Party for babies, toddlers and preschoolers for the 2025 Summer Reading Program:  Level UP at Your Library on Thursday June 26th at 12 noon!

Little Fish Comic Book Studio Workshop

Learn the awesome secrets and tricks for making your own comics, and how to improve your drawing skills. 

Showcase Thursdays

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.

Board Games + LEGO

Come and join us for and afternoon of fun, friendly competition, and creativity with board games and LEGOs.

Lunch is Served:

Fun Fridays

Sparkles the Clown will entertain with magic, comedy, and bubbles! This is a great event for kids!  The program will be indoors, so, uh, dress accordingly.

Join us for this incredible one-man musical puppet show! Theme TBD

Enjoy bilingual stories and songs for children!

Ruth and Emilia are a mother/daughter kids music duo who rock!  Come see them as they land their spaceship in our library!

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.

Come join us for our LEGO BLOCK PARTY!!

Come enjoy a pajama party with us in the cozy, downstairs reading nook! 

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

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.