# 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.

- Last checked: 2026-10-26
- 27 weekly storytimes at 18 branches
- Library calendars: San Diego County Library (https://sdcl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events)
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## Mondays

- 10:30 a.m.: **Bilingual Storytime** at El Cajon (San Diego County Library). Ages: Family and mixed ages. Join us for songs, books and rhymes in English and in Spanish! Event page: https://sdcl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a7a4d1cb44674e2601d078f
- 10:30 a.m.: **Baby Storytime** at Julian (San Diego County Library). Ages: Baby. Join us for stories, songs and movement activities for babies and toddlers 18 months and younger. Event page: https://sdcl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a1dcba846d5f64f7dcd9808
- 10:30 a.m.: **Japanese Storytime** at San Marcos (San Diego County Library). Ages: Family and mixed ages. Family story time conducted in Japanese -- all ages welcome. Event page: https://sdcl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a5678b8daaaf4f51a1fbb16
- 11 a.m.: **Baby Storytime** at Poway (San Diego County Library). Ages: Baby. Enjoy songs, fingerplays, books, and more with your baby. Event page: https://sdcl.bibliocommons.com/events/695823e76724c63d00e9d7e0

## Tuesdays

- 10:30 a.m.: **Preschool Storytime** at Rancho Santa Fe (San Diego County Library). Ages: Preschool. Preschool Storytime is geared for children aged 3-6 years. Event page: https://sdcl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a5574f30e562e280099af00
- 1 p.m.: **Bouncing Baby Storytime** at Poway (San Diego County Library). Ages: Baby. Enjoy songs, fingerplays, books, and more with your baby. Event page: https://sdcl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a3d83ea4407827f8aa76116
- 1 p.m.: **Baby Storytime** at Vista (San Diego County Library). Ages: Baby. A lap sit storytime introducing board book stories, songs, and fingerplays. Event page: https://sdcl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a2d92bbf56bd86e00b69564
- 3 p.m.: **Spanish Bilingual Storytime** at Lincoln Acres (San Diego County Library). Ages: Family and mixed ages. Join us for a fun and engaging bilingual Storytime featuring stories, songs and rhymes in English and Spanish. Event page: https://sdcl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a931a464995480655ecd900

## Wednesdays

- 10:30 a.m.: **Preschool Storytime!** at 4S Ranch (San Diego County Library). Ages: Preschool. Come and join us for Storytime, make friends and enjoy books and songs, here at the 4S Ranch Library. Event page: https://sdcl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a907e9c2dac6e0037222591
- 10:30 a.m.: **Preschool Storytime** at Julian (San Diego County Library). Ages: Preschool. Join us for stories, songs, and fun with friends! Event page: https://sdcl.bibliocommons.com/events/685f2eccd234473d0022fb1d
- 10:30 a.m.: **Family Storytime** at Ramona (San Diego County Library). Ages: Family and mixed ages. Join us for a fun morning of storytime and songs. Event page: https://sdcl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a7b6caed033f1003e0aa502

## Thursdays

- 10:30 a.m.: **Preschool Storytime** at Cardiff-by-the-Sea (San Diego County Library). Ages: Preschool. Join us for stories, songs and dancing! Event page: https://sdcl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a99b5fb60ccaf01c0232552
- 10:30 a.m.: **Thursday Storytime** at El Cajon (San Diego County Library). Ages: Family and mixed ages. Join us for ABC's, 123's, songs, stories, socializing. Event page: https://sdcl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a750f54b44674e2601ca194
- 10:30 a.m.: **Toddler Storytime** at Imperial Beach (San Diego County Library). Ages: Toddler. Join us for songs and stories, followed by playtime. Event page: https://sdcl.bibliocommons.com/events/69fa8f7ef56bd86e00add42a
- 10:30 a.m.: **Preschool Storytime** at Pine Valley (San Diego County Library). Ages: Preschool. Come join us for a joyful preschool storytime filled with stories, songs, and fun movement activities followed by a fun craft. Event page: https://sdcl.bibliocommons.com/events/694c6bae1e64afd01e50b8da
- 10:30 a.m.: **Toddler Storytime** at Rancho Santa Fe (San Diego County Library). Ages: Toddler. Get ready for toddler storytime with songs, movement, and engaging picture books, followed by hands-on learning and crafting. Event page: https://sdcl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a8338bba821f90037ee6abd
- 10:30 a.m.: **Family Storytime** at San Marcos (San Diego County Library). Ages: Family and mixed ages. Come to Family Storytime on Thursdays all ages welcome! Event page: https://sdcl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a724b5fb46787079ead9848
- 10:30 a.m.: **Toddler Storytime** at Santee (San Diego County Library). Ages: Toddler. Join us for stories, songs, playtime and fun in the library! Event page: https://sdcl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a8627dfbe148200298897a0
- 10:30 a.m.: **Baby Storytime** at Solana Beach (San Diego County Library). Ages: Baby. For babies up to 18 months old. Event page: https://sdcl.bibliocommons.com/events/69fe750c703c336300266c13
- 11 a.m.: **Little Storytime** at Crest (San Diego County Library). Ages: Family and mixed ages. Join us for stories, songs, and playtime in the library! Event page: https://sdcl.bibliocommons.com/events/69e27e56c1cf6f9a7586083f

## Fridays

- 10 a.m.: **Toddler Time** at Cardiff-by-the-Sea (San Diego County Library). Ages: Toddler. Enjoy an open sensory play program with your toddler or preschooler with play-doh, blocks, sensory sand, shakers, and more! Event page: https://sdcl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a594440fa641fe01af3b1d7
- 10:30 a.m.: **Baby Storytime!** at 4S Ranch (San Diego County Library). Ages: Baby. Calling all caregivers & babies! Event page: https://sdcl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a907f803b6c71003e5bcc3f
- 10:30 a.m.: **Baby Storytime** at Alpine (San Diego County Library). Ages: Baby. Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme, and repetition. Event page: https://sdcl.bibliocommons.com/events/69d818a8ad384e40edb9f1be
- 10:30 a.m.: **Baby Storytime** at Imperial Beach (San Diego County Library). Ages: Baby. Enjoy songs, fingerplays and short stories for your littlest ones. Event page: https://sdcl.bibliocommons.com/events/69dc1142bd5c392c7643dc0f
- 10:30 a.m.: **Preschool Story Time** at Valley Center (San Diego County Library). Ages: Preschool. Join us on Fridays for stories, songs, and crafts. Event page: https://sdcl.bibliocommons.com/events/6680837fe3e1ee3000462f71
- 11 a.m.: **Storytime** at Bonita-Sunnyside (San Diego County Library). Ages: Family and mixed ages. Join us on Fridays at 11:00 am for stories and songs. Event page: https://sdcl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a56af89daaaf4f51a1fc7c5

## Saturdays

- 10:30 a.m.: **Dance Party Storytime** at Poway (San Diego County Library). Ages: Family and mixed ages. Dance along with fun storytime songs! Event page: https://sdcl.bibliocommons.com/events/695825884a9fd98b7f75429d

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## FAQ

### Where is baby storytime in San Diego?
[Baby Storytime](https://sdcl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a1dcba846d5f64f7dcd9808) (Julian, Mondays at 10:30 a.m.); [Baby Storytime](https://sdcl.bibliocommons.com/events/695823e76724c63d00e9d7e0) (Poway, Mondays at 11 a.m.); [Bouncing Baby Storytime](https://sdcl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a3d83ea4407827f8aa76116) (Poway, Tuesdays at 1 p.m.); [Baby Storytime](https://sdcl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a2d92bbf56bd86e00b69564) (Vista, Tuesdays at 1 p.m.); [Baby Storytime](https://sdcl.bibliocommons.com/events/69fe750c703c336300266c13) (Solana Beach, Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.), and 3 more below.

### Where is toddler storytime in San Diego?
[Toddler Storytime](https://sdcl.bibliocommons.com/events/69fa8f7ef56bd86e00add42a) (Imperial Beach, Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.); [Toddler Storytime](https://sdcl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a8338bba821f90037ee6abd) (Rancho Santa Fe, Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.); [Toddler Storytime](https://sdcl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a8627dfbe148200298897a0) (Santee, Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.); [Toddler Time](https://sdcl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a594440fa641fe01af3b1d7) (Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Fridays at 10 a.m.).

### Where is preschool storytime in San Diego?
[Preschool Storytime](https://sdcl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a5574f30e562e280099af00) (Rancho Santa Fe, Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.); [Preschool Storytime!](https://sdcl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a907e9c2dac6e0037222591) (4S Ranch, Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.); [Preschool Storytime](https://sdcl.bibliocommons.com/events/685f2eccd234473d0022fb1d) (Julian, Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.); [Preschool Storytime](https://sdcl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a99b5fb60ccaf01c0232552) (Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.); [Preschool Storytime](https://sdcl.bibliocommons.com/events/694c6bae1e64afd01e50b8da) (Pine Valley, Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.), and 1 more below.

### Are there Saturday or Sunday storytimes in San Diego?
Yes: Dance Party Storytime (Poway, Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.).

### Do I need to sign up for storytime in San Diego?
None of these list registration on the library calendar. Check the event page before you go, since popular times can fill a room.

### How do you check these storytimes?
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](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).