Youth Activities Category
The Chess Club for ages 18 and under meets in the SCBL Community Room, monthly on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday from 5-7 Oct - Dec .
The Chess Tournament, held on July 31, was organized by volunteers Peter & Luke Cepurac, and Library Assistant III, Albert Elguira, and sponsored by Elks Lodge # 168. Twenty members participated. Congratulations to the Tournament winners and all who participated. Winners include:
Champion - Anthony Mokhov – a 12-yr. old regular of the San... Continue Reading >
Stories & Yoga Wednesdays from 2:30-3:15pm, 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
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REGISTER for NExT Courses Programs are either live online via Zoom or on-site. Please read descriptions carefully to determine each program’s format. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and opens approximately one month prior to course date for all programs. If supplies are needed for virtual programs, you will receive an email directing you to an open library branch location to pick up your supplies. Zoom links for virtual programs will be emailed out with reminder emails. Learn More.
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A literacy program for pre-readers, ages 5 and under. 1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a reading incentive program that encourages parents to read 1000 books to their children before they begin Kindergarten. The program is based upon evidence from research findings that the more young children hear books read to them, the more prepared they will be to learn to read upon reaching kindergarten.
Register online at sandiego.gov/1000Books, and track the books that you and your child read together. When... Continue Reading >
CA State Library Park Pass*
Discover & Go
Nature Backpack
San Diego Public Library encourages library users to get out and explore the great outdoors and other iconic sites. Because everyone deserves to enjoy our sites, the library is proud to offer SDPL card holders access to a variety of programs, resources and materials.
*PARK PASS: With a library card, patrons may reserve a pass and have it sent to any San Diego Public Library location by calling their local library... Continue Reading >