Week Calendar

Join in for a special Halloween story time with other fun surprises! Costumes are encouraged!

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!

Join us in this spooky 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! Costumes encouraged!

Join Children’s Librarian Miss Julie for a not-so-scary storytime!  This program is designed for children ages 2-4.  Halloween costumes are optional.  Every child in attendance will receive a special surprise!

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.

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.

Join us for a special 5th Wednesday Toddler time in the Park.

We will be decorating masks and listening to fun Halloween music. And we will end with bubbles!

Please bring a blanket or chairs for your family.

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.

Welcome families to Stay and Play!

Join us for a Halloween Show with Ralph from Ralph's World! There will be music, dancing, and treats!

Ms. Jackie will read Rosita and Conchita for a bilingual storytime centered around Día de los muertos! There will be music, fun and participants may even decorate their own sugar skull calavera at the end. 

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 Spooky Sensory Story Time with Ms. Wendy 

Please join us with your young ones for Preschool Storytime & Craft!
Ms. Sandy will have fun stories, songs, and a special craft to share!

This event takes place every Thursday!

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! 

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.

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!

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. 

Read along and sing for this special edition Halloween 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.

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.

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

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

Fun for the all the littles:

Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play in this special storytime meant to encourage a love of reading and build essential early literacy skills.

Stay for an after-storytime craft project featuring a new craft each week.

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!

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! 

Join us for an hour fun of artistic exploration and creativity!

Offering a variety of hands-on activities that will inspire their imagination and creativity.

Recommended ages 3 and up.

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

Ms. Joyce is on vacation. Educational toys will be available for children to play with.

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!

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

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

Join us for a special Día De Los Muertos Storytime (Bilingual) followed by a Sugar Skulls Crafts.

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.

It's a stuffed animal storytime! Bring your favorite stuffed animal or borrow a Beanie Baby from us to play with while we read and sing! 

Held on the morning on the first Saturday of the month.

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!

Join us for a vibrant Dia de los Muertos celebration at the library! Experience the rich traditions of this festive occasion with a story time, sugar skull decorating and calavera face painting.

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!

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!

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.

Join us on Halloween Eve for not so spooky stories for children ages 0-5!   We will read stories, sing songs, and make a simple craft.  Costumes are encouraged!

Please join Miss Ellie 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.

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!

The Día de los Muertos festival is an important day to celebrate cultural pride in its many manifestations.

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

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.

Welcome to the Juggling Club at the Library, where everyone is invited to join in on the fun! Our club is a vibrant community that celebrates inclusivity and welcomes jugglers of all levels.

Come join us every Tuesday at 2pm 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.

Join us for story-inspired stretches, music, and child-friendly props! We conclude by using our breath to transition from silly to calm. Please bring a mat or towel.

Ages 3-8.  

We will be reading and singing in Korean and English!

우리는 한국어와 영어로 읽고 노래할 거예요!

Enjoy bilingual stories and songs for children!

Reservations are required and will start on September 30 at noon.  Space is limited.  This class is designed for children ages 3—8.  Younger children may need parental assistance.  Kids are invited to create a

Join us every Monday for LEGO Power Hour! Build your own creations to display in our library.  Program will take place in our study rooms 3 and 4. 

Look! Over there! Coming out of that library! It's  . . . BOOKMAN! Using the superpower of reading, BOOKMAN has magically traveled all around the world – even into space!

Learn, play, and create with LEGOs!

Children can build with LEGOs and display their creations in the library.

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 L

Qazaqsha story time
Age group : 2-5 years

Ruff Readers is a program that encourages children to increase their reading skills and self-confidence by reading out loud to a therapy dog. Join Ms. Terrie and her dog Star in the children's area.

Celebrate Diwali with us! Paint a clay diya or make a hanging Ganesh craft. There will also be a henna artist and snacks and candy to enjoy!

Have someone in your family who wants to learn how to play chess? Join us for our revamped Board Game Afternoon program now with Chess lessons!  Not interested Chess?

Come build your creations while making new friends!  All Legos will be supplied by the Paradise Hills Branch Library.  Your creation may even be featured in our display case! 

Stretch your imagination and discover the artist within you've always known existed! Create fabulous crafts! In this program, get detailed instructions on how to make a craft you'll be able to take home!

Did you know that San Diego County is home to 23 species of bats and 25 species of snakes?

To celebrate spooky season Ranger Tiffany will talk about local animals that might seem spooky, but are an important part of our ecosystem.

STEAM every other Tuesday with library staff as we take on a unique science or art project!  All supplies provided.  Grades K—5^th.

THIS WEEK'S PROJECT: 

Pumpkin Lanterns

Join Shelly and Tim for fun afternoons of ukulele strum along! All skill levels and ages are welcome to come and participate in this informal, weekly event. Please note that these are NOT lessons.

Enjoy a night of Halloween Fun at the Malcolm X Library!

Dress up in your favorite costume and join us for crafts, games, and a special storytime!

Join us as we celebrate Diwali. We will have fun, festive, arts and crafts! "Thus, Diwali, or Deepavali, commonly known as "the festival of lights," is one of the most widely celebrated Hindu holidays.

Join us every Wednesday for a fun craft project. Everything will be provided free of charge. 

CREATE - SHARE - PLAY!

Get messy, make mistakes, and prepare to make ART!

Join us every Thursday to get creative!

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¡Ensúciate, comete errores y prepárate para hacer ARTE!

Join us for a bewitching adventure this Halloween at the library! Ghouls and goblins of all ages can enjoy a spine-chilling treat-filled journey.

Southern California Ballet is partnering with the Rancho Bernardo Branch Library for “Dancing Through the Pages,” a program that allows children to explore movement and dance through storytelling!

Kids can enjoy being creative by building with LEGO blocks and DUPLO bricks. It's a great opportunity for exploring with new ideas, as well as sharing concepts and strategies with other attendees.

Registration begins October 1st

Make a clothespin bat or yarn pumpkin, play games, and join the fun! Our friends from Smile and Paint will be here for facepainting and we will do a costume parade throughout the library at 6 PM. Kids can also enjoy candy and prizes!

Join us for a very special storytime and craft with our friend Ms. Jackie from the University Community Library!  Ms.

Come join us with your little ones at the Mountain View/Beckwourth Branch Library in the children’s area for pajama storytime.

Come join us for our LEGO BLOCK PARTY!!

Join us for our annual Spootakular Boo Bash. There will be a themed craft and a scavenger hunt with prizes! 

5:30pm: Scavenger Hunt and Crafts Begin

6pm: Spooky trail will open

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

North Park Library's lovely volunteer Ms. Jill is back for Crafts for Kids!  Every month is a new surprise! 

Come by to see what craft she'll bring this month!

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.

Celebrate Halloween in the Children's Library at our costumed dance party!  Wear your Halloween costume and get ready to jump and dance to the music!!  Special guest, The Microphone Doctors, will bring his original song creations inspire

Enjoy stories about the Day of the Dead in English and Spanish! Kids can make a sugar skull craft after the stories!

For ages 2-8. No registration necessary.