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 multi-instrumentalist Craig Newton for this musical extravaganza with at least 10 different instruments and lots of fun songs.  You will sing, clap, hop and smile with us in this all-ages musical program

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!

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

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.

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.

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 garden, past the patio. 

Join Ms Mariana as she introduces children to different cultures and traditions through books, songs, & flannel board stories.

Geared towards toddlers and preschoolers.

Join us for Toddler Storytime Outdoors with Mrs. Suzanne!  We'll have fun reading a book, singing songs & dancing to get our wiggles out.

If you’re looking for high quality children’s entertainment, you have come to the right spot! Prepare to have your day SPARKLE!

This event is proudly sponsored by The Friends of the University Community Library.

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!

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. 

You won’t want to miss Michael Rayner’s wild and zany juggling show, especially his signature trick of spinning a cheeseburger on a parasol!

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. 

Join us Thursday mornings at 10am for stories, songs, finger games and more! 

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.

Children learn simple signing in a fun, storytime format.

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!

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 for a Lifeguard Read Aloud session! Engage with Lifeguards, participate in interactive activities, and learn how to be safe at the beach and bay. Let us bring the sand, sun, and ocean experience to you!

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. 

Join us for Week 8 of our Summer Reading Program series!

Sparkles is an award-winning clown whose specialty is her hilarious and whimsical magic and bubble shows! She loves making the kids laugh the whole way through!

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.

Craig Newton will entertain kids with music while demonstrating many different instruments.

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!

Join us for Chinese stories and songs with Miss Canndy.  This program is for children, but all ages are welcome.  Please note that this is not a bilingual storytime.  This program will be held on the first Saturday of the month in t

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

Dress for mess, beat the heat, and join us in the courtyard for a bubbly good time!

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!

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!

Let your little one experience a world of colors through hands-on mixing, playful painting, and joyful abstract creations! This program is for children ages 2-5. Parents are required to stay during the program.

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.

Ms.

Join us for S.T.E.A.M. Works, the Puppet Musical, with Noteworthy Puppets.  This fun show comes to life with handmade puppets and original songs. 

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

After Preschool Storytime, we will be hosting a Stay and Play! 

Parents and Caregivers- play with your children or watch them as they play with other children. 

Join us for an educational adventure and experience the wonder of the Full Spectrum Education Service. Enjoy an exotic animal magic show that features up to 7 animals. 

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!

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.

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.

Lunch is Served:

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. 

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. 

Storybox Kamishibai Storytime

Before TV and comic books existed in Japan, there was kamishibai, or paper theater. 

*This event will be held at the North Clairemont Recreation Center, 4421 Bannock Ave, San Diego, CA 92117.*

DIY Tuesdays

Join us for a joyful one-hour music class designed for children ages 0–5 and their caregivers!

Cygnet Theatre Page to Stage

Craftacular Wednesdays

This program is a fast paced demonstration of the ten different instruments Craig Newton brings. It also includes a lot of motion for the children to do with the songs and sing alongs that are easy and enjoyable for them! 

San Diego Korean Pungmul Institute

Pungmul is a Korean folk music tradition that includes drumming, dancing and singing. Join us for an amazing dance performance!

Lunch is Served:

Showcase Thursdays

Join Ms Jennifer from Signs at Play!

Board Games + LEGO

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

Lunch is Served:

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Free Lunch for youth ages 0-18!

San Diego Public Library has partnered with the San Diego Unified School District to help end summer hunger. Free summer lunch will be provided for youth aged 0-18.

Get ready to be soaked with foam and bubbles! Come celebrate the end of the Summer Lunch program with a great FOAM party! Bring appropriate clothing to get wet. No registration required. Everyone welcome.

Enjoy bilingual stories and songs for children!

Come meet and learn about real life wild animals! Wild Wonders will bring a variety of live wild animals to the 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.

Join us every other Thursday for fun sensory play, arts & craft, & fun games. For kids age 3 to 8 years old. 

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

Storybox Theatre is a wonderful way to present illustrated stories to youngsters.  Storybox is the American name we have given to the Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai.  (Kami = paper; shibai = theatre).  A storytell

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.