Week Calendar

The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software.

Featuring a music studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so much more!

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

Kids 4-5 yrs: The Kindergarten Readiness Program offers a variety of activities that focus on a child's academic                development, learning readiness, social wellness and more!

Dive into the world of video games at the San Diego Public Library’s 3rd annual Game Jam! Learn the basics of game development and design, then collaborate in teams to build your own game using Godot, RenPy, or Scratch.

Open Adult Ballet Class 10:00am - 11:30am

The timeless lesson that hard work and dedication pay off comes to life with handmade puppets and original songs.  While two little pigs are content to take the easy route, their pigheadedness could spell trouble when the Big Bad Wolf comes k

You've seen him on TikTok...now see him in person!  Juggler Michael Rayner mixes humor and every day objects in this fun juggling show!

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! 

Have you ever wanted to make Balloon Animals?

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.

Movie + Craft -- James and the Giant Peach

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

Young explorers, dive into biology, chemistry, and physics with our FUN two-day workshop at the Pacific Highlands Ranch Library, led by passionate high school students eager to share their love for science!

The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software.

Featuring a music studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so much more!

Kids 1st through 8: This summer we will be available to help students build on their math and reading skills to prevent the dreaded "summer slide"!

Storybox Kamishibai Storytime

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

DIY Tuesdays

Young explorers, dive into biology, chemistry, and physics with our FUN two-day workshop at the Pacific Highlands Ranch Library, led by passionate high school students eager to share their love for science!

The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software.

Featuring a music studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so much more!

Kids 1st through 8: This summer we will be available to help students build on their math and reading skills to prevent the dreaded "summer slide"!

Magic & Bubble Show

Sparkles is an award-winning clown whose specialty is her hilarious and whimsical magic and bubbles shows! 

Join the fun!

Lunch is Served:

Craftacular Wednesdays

Kids 1st through 8: This summer we will be available to help students build on their math and reading skills to prevent the dreaded "summer slide"!

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

Level up at the library by learning a new skill in the IDEA Lab.

Sharon Katz, founder of The Peace Train Project and Band, will direct a summer camp at Central Library on Monday June 16th; Tuesday June 17th, Wednesday June 18th; Friday June 20th and Saturday June 21st from 1.00pm-3.00pm

Let’s have fun while exploring our reading skills! 

Reading, phonics, writing and other helpful practices in Language Arts are some of the topics that will be covered.

Learn about the basic foundation of Environmental Sciences! This course builds an understanding of the living world, environmental issues, and sustainability through engaging activities, demos, and instruction. 

Sharon Katz, founder of The Peace Train Project and Band, will direct a summer camp at Central Library on Monday June 16th; Tuesday June 17th, Wednesday June 18th; Friday June 20th and Saturday June 21st from 1.00pm-3.00pm

DYH@L Presents: Summer Enrichment
Drop in hours: 1pm-4pm 

It doesn’t matter whether you spell it Farkle or Farkel... you’re invited to play this fast-paced and family-friendly dice game while munching on finger foods. 

Sharon Katz, founder of The Peace Train Project and Band, will direct a summer camp at Central Library on Monday June 16th; Tuesday June 17th, Wednesday June 18th; Friday June 20th and Saturday June 21st from 1.00pm-3.00pm

DYH@L Presents: Summer Enrichment
Drop in hours: 1pm-4pm 

Let’s have fun while exploring our reading skills! 

Reading, phonics, writing and other helpful practices in Language Arts are some of the topics that will be covered.

Sharon Katz, founder of The Peace Train Project and Band, will direct a summer camp at Central Library on Monday June 16th; Tuesday June 17th, Wednesday June 18th; Friday June 20th and Saturday June 21st from 1.00pm-3.00pm

Welcome to Code, Create & Explore: Python, Artificial Intelligence, Art, Games and More!

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.

Don't stop learning this Summer! Come practice your reading or math skills, then join us for crafts or games! Enjoy our free educational worksheets or learn how to create something new. 
 

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?

Join The League of Amazing Programmers for an exciting Hour of Code at Mission Valley Library! Discover the power of Python programming and learn the fundamentals from expert instructors.

Dive into the world of video games at the San Diego Public Library’s 3rd annual Game Jam! Learn the basics of game development and design, then collaborate in teams to build your own game using Godot, RenPy, or Scratch.

Don't stop learning this Summer! Come practice your reading or math skills, then join us for crafts or games! Enjoy our free educational worksheets or learn how to create something new. 
 

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?

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!

Don't stop learning this Summer! Come practice your reading or math skills, then join us for crafts or games! Enjoy our free educational worksheets or learn how to create something new. 
 

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?

Yoga For One Earth and One Health - 11th Annual International Day of Yoga - 2025 with Dr. Anjali Ghanekar and BK Vinothini Sivasamy

For ages 8-13. Students will be exposed to introductory engineering principles as well as introductory lessons in 3D modeling using the free software, Onshape.

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

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. 

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! 

Learn, play, and create with LEGOs!

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

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

Join us for our weekly LEGO Club program! Promoting STEAM and creativity, let your kids express their inner engineer! Designs will be displayed in the children's library stacks.

Design and build a marble maze using a paper plate as the base and craft paper, straws, and pipe cleaners for the targets, ramps, and obstacles. For ages 5 and up. 

Get your imagination flowing and explore the fascinating automobile engineering and design field! You will go on an enlightening adventure that explores the many parts that go into making an automobile work.

Get together with your friends after school and have fun with a big box of different STEAM projects and games.

Michael’s show has been described as “preposterous brilliance” and “whacky jugglement,” a combination of hilarious tricks and stunts with uproarious stand-up.

Join us for a new fun biweekly craft for children on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays in June at 4pm...Let's Get Crafty with Miss Gaby!

Join us every Tuesday in the summer for hands-on projects recommended for ages 10+!

This week's project: Make colorful embroidery thread bracelets to wear yourself or trade with friends.

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!

Paint the pieces and then use wood glue to construct your own birdhouse! 

Limited supplies of birdseed will also be provided for participants to take home.

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.

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

Come join us for Lego Club on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 4pm - 5pm! The library provides the Lego for creative free build. Creations are displayed at the library for 2 weeks. All materials must stay at the library.

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!

Bookmarks & Bingo: A Book Club with a Playful Twist!

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.

Come drop in to play various STEAM games in our downstairs children's area. Learn about programming, circuits, and more!

Our expert will assist with design and demonstrate how to use the 3D print design software Tinkercad. Geared toward children ages 7 and up, teens & adults. 

Limit 15. Registration

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.

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.

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

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. 

Join us for a free Movie Night where we will be showing The Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.  Attendees will enjoy free popcorn and beverages while supplies last.  

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 Ralph for a family friendly concert of fun music! Perfect for all ages! No registration required!

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