August 20: 6th Annual Festival of Books
On August 20, the San Diego Festival of Books returns to in-person for the first time since 2019! The Library Shop and your San Diego Public Library will be there with booths and a full slate of authors. Capacity is limited so REGISTER today!
The Festival of Books, hosted on the University of San Diego campus, is a free event for book lovers of all ages. Enjoy workshops, activities, photo booths, live entertainment, discussions with award-winning authors and more! Celebrate San Diego’s vibrant reading community and join thousands of local readers, writers and word lovers at The San Diego Union-Tribune... Continue Reading >
Stories & Yoga Wednesdays from 2:30-3:315pm, for ages 3-8.
Kids love this program and there's plenty of room. Join us for story-inspired stretches, music, and child-friendly props! We conclude each session by using our body, brain, and breath to transition from silly to calm. Please bring a mat or towel. Children's Yoga 2022
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Lifelong Learning at the Library
On Friday, August 19, 2-3 pm, learn more than you ever thought possible about the history of baseball. Join librarian Jeremy Davies from the SDPL's Sullivan Baseball Research Center and Tom Larwin from the San Diego Ted Williams Chapter of the Society for American Baseball Research, in the San Carlos Branch Library's Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery. They will present highlights from the Center and its extensive collection. History of Baseball
Did you know that the San Diego Public Library's Central Branch houses the largest baseball research collection outside of the National Baseball Hall of fame in Cooperstown, N.Y.? 
Registration for the 2022 Summer Reading Program ends August 31. You must have registered and completed your reading log/activity sheet in order to be eligible for prizes. Prizes will be given as long as the supply lasts.
Readers of ALL ages can join us to Read beyond the Beaten Path. Complete a combination of 10 books, hours, or activities to claim your prizes. 2022 SRP Bilingual Information . Let’s see if we can beat last year’s participation numbers. Have FUN at Camp iRead.
