Genealogy Research: Meet with our volunteer genealogist 10am to Noon

For those contemplating constructing a family tree, as well as for experienced genealogy researchers.Volunteers are there to help guide you in your research.No appointment necessary. First come, first served.

330 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA, 92101, US

Stay and Play Story Time

Event DetailsAges 0-5 Stay and Play at the library with us! Come and enjoy our early literacy rich environment of learning through play!10:30 Story Time11:00 Snack Time11:15-12 Sensory Play Time1st week -Bilingual Spanish/English storytime with Ms. Nancy, Ms. Wendy, and......More

Event DetailsAges 0-5 Stay and Play at the library with us! Come and enjoy our early literacy rich environment of learning through play!10:30 Story Time11:00 Snack Time11:15-12 Sensory Play Time1st week -Bilingual Spanish/English storytime with Ms. Nancy, Ms. Wendy, and Ms. Paula2nd week is Signs at Play with Ms. Jennifer (sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers)3rd week is Baby Lapsit with Ms. Wendy and Ms. Paula4th week is Sensory Story time with Ms. Wendy and Ms. Paula*if there is a 5th week of the month there will be a dance party stay and play!

330 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA, 92101, US

Teen Game Room

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Madden, NBA 2K and more.

330 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA, 92101, US

Cooking for Teens

Have you been wanting to try out new recipes from around the world? Join us in learning healthier cooking habits from different countries!This is an in-person program. Registration is encouraged.If you have comments, questions, or grievances about the event, please cont......More

Have you been wanting to try out new recipes from around the world? Join us in learning healthier cooking habits from different countries!This is an in-person program. Registration is encouraged.If you have comments, questions, or grievances about the event, please contact Discover U at [email protected] program is part of San Diego Public Library's Discover U initiative for youth and emerging adults to explore their STEAM interests, prepare for their futures, and achieve their college and career goals.Funded by Carnegie Corporation of New York's national Libraries as Pillars of Education and Democracy Program.

330 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA, 92101, US

Downtown Chess @ San Diego Central Library/1st Floor Lobby

Join us every Thursday and Friday from 4:00pm - 5:30pm for Chess in the 1st floor main lobby. Downtown Chess meets in the 1st floor main lobby of the San Diego Central Library.Limited tables will be set up in the 1st floor main lobby. Chess sets are provided but persona......More

Join us every Thursday and Friday from 4:00pm - 5:30pm for Chess in the 1st floor main lobby. Downtown Chess meets in the 1st floor main lobby of the San Diego Central Library.Limited tables will be set up in the 1st floor main lobby. Chess sets are provided but personal chess sets are allowed. Come by and practice playing in-person instead of on phone apps. Please have at least a basic knowledge of moves, as it is an in-person scrimmage and not a training class.

330 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA, 92101, US

Teen Game Room

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Madden, NBA 2K and more.

330 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA, 92101, US

Genealogy Research: Meet with our volunteer genealogist 10am to 2pm

For those contemplating constructing a family tree, as well as for experienced genealogy researchers.Volunteers are there to help guide you in your research.No appointment necessary. First come, first served.

330 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA, 92101, US

Anime Club

Enjoy anime? So do we! Join us and watch anime!

330 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA, 92101, US

Downtown Chess @ San Diego Central Library/1st Floor Lobby

Join us every Thursday and Friday from 4:00pm - 5:30pm for Chess in the 1st floor main lobby. Downtown Chess meets in the 1st floor main lobby of the San Diego Central Library.Limited tables will be set up in the 1st floor main lobby. Chess sets are provided but persona......More

Join us every Thursday and Friday from 4:00pm - 5:30pm for Chess in the 1st floor main lobby. Downtown Chess meets in the 1st floor main lobby of the San Diego Central Library.Limited tables will be set up in the 1st floor main lobby. Chess sets are provided but personal chess sets are allowed. Come by and practice playing in-person instead of on phone apps. Please have at least a basic knowledge of moves, as it is an in-person scrimmage and not a training class.

330 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA, 92101, US

Teen Game Room

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Madden, NBA 2K and more.

330 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA, 92101, US

Swing Dance Under the Dome w/Live Music

With Live Music from Cobby BrzeskiSwing dance comes to the library!  Swing Dancing San Diego will lead a free introductory lesson and host a rooftop dance under the Dome! Great fun, great music – and exercise at the same time!  Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of ......More

With Live Music from Cobby BrzeskiSwing dance comes to the library!  Swing Dancing San Diego will lead a free introductory lesson and host a rooftop dance under the Dome! Great fun, great music – and exercise at the same time!  Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the intoxicating fun of swing dancing.

330 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA, 92101, US

Creative Collective: Wearable Art

Creative Collective promotes wellness and enrichment through art-making experiences. Join our open-ended art-making program where you are free to be creative and expressive with many different forms of art! You can participate in meditative art forms that enhance mental......More

Creative Collective promotes wellness and enrichment through art-making experiences. Join our open-ended art-making program where you are free to be creative and expressive with many different forms of art! You can participate in meditative art forms that enhance mental and physical health and can learn advanced technical and directed projects by our lead facilitators and guest artists.All supplies will be provided. First come first served. Adults Only.Lesson Topic:  Wearable Art Please join us.This program will run every 3rd Tuesday of every month in the Mary Hollis Conference room, located on the 1st floor of the Central Library.  (Next door to the Library Shop).   Learn more about the visual art program at the library at www.mysdpl.org/visualarts

330 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA, 92101, US

Teen Game Room

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Madden, NBA 2K and more.

330 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA, 92101, US

Surf Poetry: Poetry in Ocean

San Diego Poetry Annual's Michael Klam, a lifelong surfer and poet/artist, will lead a conversation with some of San Diego's local surfers, poets and creatives of the written and spoken word. After a panel discussion there will be an Open Mic event.Check back often for ......More

San Diego Poetry Annual's Michael Klam, a lifelong surfer and poet/artist, will lead a conversation with some of San Diego's local surfers, poets and creatives of the written and spoken word. After a panel discussion there will be an Open Mic event.Check back often for updates and new nformation about this popular event.

330 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA, 92101, US

Genealogy Research: Meet with our volunteer genealogist 10am to Noon

For those contemplating constructing a family tree, as well as for experienced genealogy researchers.Volunteers are there to help guide you in your research.No appointment necessary. First come, first served.

330 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA, 92101, US

Stay and Play Story Time

Event DetailsAges 0-5 Stay and Play at the library with us! Come and enjoy our early literacy rich environment of learning through play!10:30 Story Time11:00 Snack Time11:15-12 Sensory Play Time1st week -Bilingual Spanish/English storytime with Ms. Nancy, Ms. Wendy, and......More

Event DetailsAges 0-5 Stay and Play at the library with us! Come and enjoy our early literacy rich environment of learning through play!10:30 Story Time11:00 Snack Time11:15-12 Sensory Play Time1st week -Bilingual Spanish/English storytime with Ms. Nancy, Ms. Wendy, and Ms. Paula2nd week is Signs at Play with Ms. Jennifer (sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers)3rd week is Baby Lapsit with Ms. Wendy and Ms. Paula4th week is Sensory Story time with Ms. Wendy and Ms. Paula*if there is a 5th week of the month there will be a dance party stay and play!

330 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA, 92101, US

Knit One, Crochet Too

Beginners always welcome. We supply the materials. Individuals with visual impairment and the hard of hearing are encouraged to attend!

330 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA, 92101, US

Teen Game Room

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Madden, NBA 2K and more.

330 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA, 92101, US

Downtown Chess @ San Diego Central Library/1st Floor Lobby

Join us every Thursday and Friday from 4:00pm - 5:30pm for Chess in the 1st floor main lobby. Downtown Chess meets in the 1st floor main lobby of the San Diego Central Library.Limited tables will be set up in the 1st floor main lobby. Chess sets are provided but persona......More

Join us every Thursday and Friday from 4:00pm - 5:30pm for Chess in the 1st floor main lobby. Downtown Chess meets in the 1st floor main lobby of the San Diego Central Library.Limited tables will be set up in the 1st floor main lobby. Chess sets are provided but personal chess sets are allowed. Come by and practice playing in-person instead of on phone apps. Please have at least a basic knowledge of moves, as it is an in-person scrimmage and not a training class.

330 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA, 92101, US

Teen Game Room

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Madden, NBA 2K and more.

330 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA, 92101, US

Juneteenth

Closed for Holiday

Genealogy Club

Would you like to explore your family’s history? This club is for those who want to do genealogy research in a supportive research environment, connecting with others who love learning, and sharing their genealogy research journey. Trace and preserve your ancestor’s sto......More

Would you like to explore your family’s history? This club is for those who want to do genealogy research in a supportive research environment, connecting with others who love learning, and sharing their genealogy research journey. Trace and preserve your ancestor’s stories and have fun in the process.

330 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA, 92101, US