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Library storytimes in San Diego, by day and branch.

We read the event calendar of San Diego County Library and found 27 storytimes that repeat every week at 18 branches: eight baby, four toddler, six preschool and nine family or mixed-age. One is on the weekend. Each one links to its event page on the library’s calendar.

27storytimes a week
18branches
1library system
Freeno sign-up listed
The quick answersChecked
Baby storytime?Baby Storytime at Julian, Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Plus 7 more.8 a weekToddler storytime?Toddler Storytime at Imperial Beach, Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Plus 3 more.4 a weekPreschool storytime?Preschool Storytime at Rancho Santa Fe, Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Plus 5 more.6 a weekAnything on the weekend?Dance Party Storytime at Poway, Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.1 on the weekendAfter work?Nothing after 4 p.m. on a weekly schedule right now.Daytime only

Last checked · 27 weekly storytimes · Every listing links to its official page. How we choose

Every week

Pick a day, find a storytime

The bars show how many storytimes run each day. Holiday weeks can change the schedule, so tap through to the event page before you go.

Mondays

4 storytimes
10:30a.m.

Bilingual Storytime

El Cajon · San Diego County Library

Family
Event page ↗
10:30a.m.

Baby Storytime

Julian · San Diego County Library

Baby
Event page ↗
10:30a.m.

Japanese Storytime

San Marcos · San Diego County Library

Family
Event page ↗
11a.m.

Baby Storytime

Poway · San Diego County Library

Baby
Event page ↗

Tuesdays

4 storytimes
10:30a.m.

Preschool Storytime

Rancho Santa Fe · San Diego County Library

Preschool
Event page ↗
1p.m.

Bouncing Baby Storytime

Poway · San Diego County Library

Baby
Event page ↗
1p.m.

Baby Storytime

Vista · San Diego County Library

Baby
Event page ↗
3p.m.

Spanish Bilingual Storytime

Lincoln Acres · San Diego County Library

Family
Event page ↗

Wednesdays

3 storytimes
10:30a.m.

Preschool Storytime!

4S Ranch · San Diego County Library

Preschool
Event page ↗
10:30a.m.

Preschool Storytime

Julian · San Diego County Library

Preschool
Event page ↗
10:30a.m.

Family Storytime

Ramona · San Diego County Library

Family
Event page ↗

Thursdays

9 storytimes
10:30a.m.

Preschool Storytime

Cardiff-by-the-Sea · San Diego County Library

Preschool
Event page ↗
10:30a.m.

Thursday Storytime

El Cajon · San Diego County Library

Family
Event page ↗
10:30a.m.

Toddler Storytime

Imperial Beach · San Diego County Library

Toddler
Event page ↗
10:30a.m.

Preschool Storytime

Pine Valley · San Diego County Library

Preschool
Event page ↗
10:30a.m.

Toddler Storytime

Rancho Santa Fe · San Diego County Library

Toddler
Event page ↗
10:30a.m.

Family Storytime

San Marcos · San Diego County Library

Family
Event page ↗
10:30a.m.

Toddler Storytime

Santee · San Diego County Library

Toddler
Event page ↗
10:30a.m.

Baby Storytime

Solana Beach · San Diego County Library

Baby
Event page ↗
11a.m.

Little Storytime

Crest · San Diego County Library

Family
Event page ↗

Fridays

6 storytimes
10a.m.

Toddler Time

Cardiff-by-the-Sea · San Diego County Library

Toddler
Event page ↗
10:30a.m.

Baby Storytime!

4S Ranch · San Diego County Library

Baby
Event page ↗
10:30a.m.

Baby Storytime

Alpine · San Diego County Library

Baby
Event page ↗
10:30a.m.

Baby Storytime

Imperial Beach · San Diego County Library

Baby
Event page ↗
10:30a.m.

Preschool Story Time

Valley Center · San Diego County Library

Preschool
Event page ↗
11a.m.

Storytime

Bonita-Sunnyside · San Diego County Library

Family
Event page ↗

Saturdays

1 storytime
10:30a.m.

Dance Party Storytime

Poway · San Diego County Library

Family
Event page ↗

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New to storytime?

Which storytime is which

Libraries name them differently, so every listing gets one of these labels.

BabyBabytimeLap songs, rhymes and bounces for babies and a grown-up.
ToddlerToddler storytimeShort books, movement and songs for walkers who don’t sit still yet.
PreschoolPreschool storytimeLonger stories and a craft or activity for kids who can listen a while.
FamilyFamily and pajamaMixed ages, siblings welcome. Pajama storytimes run in the evening.

Near you

Storytimes by branch

Find the branch closest to home and see its whole week at a glance.

Poway

3 a week

San Diego County Library

  • Mon 11 a.m. Baby Storytime
  • Tue 1 p.m. Bouncing Baby Storytime
  • Sat 10:30 a.m. Dance Party Storytime

4S Ranch

2 a week

San Diego County Library

  • Wed 10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime!
  • Fri 10:30 a.m. Baby Storytime!

Cardiff-by-the-Sea

2 a week

San Diego County Library

  • Thu 10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime
  • Fri 10 a.m. Toddler Time

El Cajon

2 a week

San Diego County Library

  • Mon 10:30 a.m. Bilingual Storytime
  • Thu 10:30 a.m. Thursday Storytime

Imperial Beach

2 a week

San Diego County Library

  • Thu 10:30 a.m. Toddler Storytime
  • Fri 10:30 a.m. Baby Storytime

Julian

2 a week

San Diego County Library

  • Mon 10:30 a.m. Baby Storytime
  • Wed 10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime

Rancho Santa Fe

2 a week

San Diego County Library

  • Tue 10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime
  • Thu 10:30 a.m. Toddler Storytime

San Marcos

2 a week

San Diego County Library

  • Mon 10:30 a.m. Japanese Storytime
  • Thu 10:30 a.m. Family Storytime

Alpine

1 a week

San Diego County Library

  • Fri 10:30 a.m. Baby Storytime

Bonita-Sunnyside

1 a week

San Diego County Library

  • Fri 11 a.m. Storytime

Crest

1 a week

San Diego County Library

  • Thu 11 a.m. Little Storytime

Lincoln Acres

1 a week

San Diego County Library

  • Tue 3 p.m. Spanish Bilingual Storytime

Pine Valley

1 a week

San Diego County Library

  • Thu 10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime

Ramona

1 a week

San Diego County Library

  • Wed 10:30 a.m. Family Storytime

Santee

1 a week

San Diego County Library

  • Thu 10:30 a.m. Toddler Storytime

Solana Beach

1 a week

San Diego County Library

  • Thu 10:30 a.m. Baby Storytime

Valley Center

1 a week

San Diego County Library

  • Fri 10:30 a.m. Preschool Story Time

Vista

1 a week

San Diego County Library

  • Tue 1 p.m. Baby Storytime

Library calendars: San Diego County Library ↗

Before you go

Three things that make storytime easier

TimingArrive 10 minutes earlyPopular storytimes fill the room. Early gets you a spot on the rug and a calm start.
StrollerPark the stroller outsideMany rooms have a stroller spot by the door. A baby carrier helps with wiggly babies.
AfterStay and borrowStorytime usually ends near the picture books. Grab this week’s favorites on the way out.

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Good questions

Storytime in San Diego: the FAQ

Baby Storytime (Julian, Mondays at 10:30 a.m.); Baby Storytime (Poway, Mondays at 11 a.m.); Bouncing Baby Storytime (Poway, Tuesdays at 1 p.m.); Baby Storytime (Vista, Tuesdays at 1 p.m.); Baby Storytime (Solana Beach, Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.), and 3 more below.

Toddler Storytime (Imperial Beach, Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.); Toddler Storytime (Rancho Santa Fe, Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.); Toddler Storytime (Santee, Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.); Toddler Time (Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Fridays at 10 a.m.).

Preschool Storytime (Rancho Santa Fe, Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.); Preschool Storytime! (4S Ranch, Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.); Preschool Storytime (Julian, Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.); Preschool Storytime (Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.); Preschool Storytime (Pine Valley, Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.), and 1 more below.

Yes: Dance Party Storytime (Poway, Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.).

None of these list registration on the library calendar. Check the event page before you go, since popular times can fill a room.

Each storytime comes from the library system’s own event calendar: the same storytime at the same branch, weekday and time on at least three dates in four weeks. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 26, 2026, and we recheck them every month, and the weekly list every Thursday. How we choose and check.

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