Drop into the Mariners Library every Wednesday to create with LEGO! From buildings to action figures- design, build, and invent at this casual but creative program for elementary age children. No registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Funding is generously provided by the Friends of the Library.

Calling all book lovers in 4th - 6th grades - our new book club is especially for you! On the third Thursday of every month, we'll meet to discuss a book followed by a fun activity to go along with that month's pick. Limited copies are available. Participants will be able to join in person or virtually via Zoom. Registration required. Children m...

Explore, investigate, and create with sensory-based play every third Thursday each month! This stay-and-play program features sensory bins filled with interactive items to stimulate your child's senses and encourage critical thinking, imagination, and language development. For children ages 0-5. Funding is generously provided by the Friends of t...

All aboard! Stop by the Balboa Branch Library to build with wooden toy trains. We provide wooden tracks, trains, a station and more. Kids provide imagination! No registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Funding is generously provided by the Friends of the Library.

Drop into the Central Library Children's Room between 2pm and 4pm on the first and third Saturdays each month to create with LEGO! Get inspiration for your creations by spinning our LEGO challenge wheel and let your imagination run wild. No registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Funding is generously provided by the Fr...

Learn basic coding principles using Scratch. Participants will be taught the basic vocabulary of Scratch and then get hands-on experience with the programming language including opportunities each week to create an animation based on their code. No coding experience required. For ages 6-11. Registration required for each individual session. Fun...

April is National Poetry Month! Celebrate with us by writing and illustrating your own poems with different activities and writing prompts. For ages 6-11. No registration required. Materials available on a first-come, first-served basis. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Funding is generously provided by the Friends of the Library.

Drop into the Mariners Library every Wednesday to create with LEGO! From buildings to action figures- design, build, and invent at this casual but creative program for elementary age children. No registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Funding is generously provided by the Friends of the Library.

All aboard! Stop by the Balboa Branch Library to build with wooden toy trains. We provide wooden tracks, trains, a station and more. Kids provide imagination! No registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Funding is generously provided by the Friends of the Library.

Learn basic coding principles using Scratch. Participants will be taught the basic vocabulary of Scratch and then get hands-on experience with the programming language including opportunities each week to create an animation based on their code. No coding experience required. For ages 6-11. Registration required for each individual session. Fun...

Drop into the Mariners Library every Wednesday to create with LEGO! From buildings to action figures- design, build, and invent at this casual but creative program for elementary age children. No registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Funding is generously provided by the Friends of the Library.

All aboard! Stop by the Balboa Branch Library to build with wooden toy trains. We provide wooden tracks, trains, a station and more. Kids provide imagination! No registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Funding is generously provided by the Friends of the Library.

Looking for a space to express your artistic side? Join us every first Thursday of the month for an hour of open-ended creating with various art materials and techniques. Recommended for ages 8-11. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Materials available while supplies last. Funding is generously provided by the Friends of the Library.

Drop into the Central Library Children's Room between 2pm and 4pm on the first and third Saturdays each month to create with LEGO! Get inspiration for your creations by spinning our LEGO challenge wheel and let your imagination run wild. No registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Funding is generously provided by the Fr...

Practice reading aloud to a friendly BARK dog every first Tuesday of the month. This program is a great way for children to increase their reading skills with a non-judgmental reading companion in a calm environment. For children ages 6-11. Registration not required. Readers will be scheduled on a first come, first served basis. Children must be...