06/01/2026
Hooray for June! School is out and it's time for the Summer Reading Program: Plant a Seed, Read! This year, children up to age 17 can get a free pass to the San Diego County Fair just for signing up! All ages can earn prizes! More details here: www.sandiego.gov/summerreading
Be sure to join us for our Summer Reading Program Kickoff on Saturday, June 6 from 10am-noon. Event Highlights:
10-10:30AM (Community Room):
😀Participate in a fun storytime with Ms. Maureen, Smile Dentistry, and puppets!
10:30AM-NOON (Main Patio):
📘Enroll in the Summer Reading Program
👍Meet amazing community partners
🎨Enjoy crafts, games, & giveaways
🎸🎷Listen to musical performances by Bach to Rock & Bertrand's Music
Here are just a few highlights of our special programs in June!
🌷Sat., 6/6 from 3-4:30pm: All ages are welcome at this family friendly event with celebrated author, painter, and speaker Zohreh Ghahremani alongside illustrator Susie Ghahremani! They'll talk about their kids books Celebrate Nowruz! and Memory Garden and do an art demo. To RSVP visit
https://bit.ly/Zohreh_and_Susie_Ghahremani_PHR
📚Tue., 6/2 • 4-5pm | Matchbook Kids Edition | Join Ms. Maureen to figure out what to read next! | Recommended for ages 5-12 & their grown-ups.
🧟♂️Thu., 6/4 • 4-5pm | Zombie Preparedness | Learn how to prepare for a zombie apocalypse and other disasters with tools, resources, and by developing an emergency plan. | Recommended for ages 8-14. | Register here: https://bit.ly/PHRlibraryZombie
👽Tue., 6/9 • 4-5pm | Space Travel - Have We Been Visited? | Hear from a NASA-Solar System Ambassador on the topic of alien visitation by exploring scientific facts and research. | Family friendly & recommended for grade 3+.
2️⃣5️⃣0️⃣ Thu., 6/11 & 6/25 • 11:30am-3:30pm | America at 250 | Join the San Diego History Center for a fun, family-friendly drop-in program celebrating 250 years of history with artifacts, replicas, and stories. Touch, discover, and reflect - then share your hopes for the future by adding a message to the community “Wish Wall.” | All ages welcome.
☀Tue., 6/16 • 4-5pm | Pokémon Party | Kids ages 5-11 are invited to a Pokémon Party! We'll be making crafts and playing games - everything will be Pokémon themed. | Recommended for ages 5-11.
🎓Thu., 6/18 • 4-5pm | College Apps: Writing a Strong Personal Statement | Learn tips and tricks to develop a really strong personal statement. | Recommended for teens. | Register here: https://bit.ly/PHRlibraryCollegeApps
🍥Tue., 6/23 • 4-5pm | K-Pop Demon Hunters Party | Kids ages 3-12 are invited to a K-Pop Demon Hunters Party! We'll be making crafts and playing games - everything will be K-Pop Demon Hunters themed. | Recommended for ages 3-12.
🎓Thu., 6/25 • 4-5pm | Admissions 101 | Gain a better understanding of what colleges consider when reviewing applications and learn how to showcase your full story and personal strengths. | Recommended for teens. | Register here: https://bit.ly/PHRlibrary101
🚗Fri., 6/26 • 3-5pm | Automobile Design | Explore the fascinating field of automotive engineering and design and unleash your creativity while sharpening your technical skills. | Recommended for ages 8-12. | Register here: https://bit.ly/PHRlibraryAuto.
🌸Tue., 6/30 • 3-4pm | A Book & A Ballerina Storytime | Join City Ballet of San Diego for a read-aloud, hear from a professional ballerina, and learn some basic dance steps. | Recommended for kids in Pre-K-5th grade.
