CONNECT with the CityEarly Learning Center
Children, Families and Caregivers
The Early Learning Center is located at the City Heights/Weingart Library and offers resources, programs and a space for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. The goal of the center is to provide an environment that would encourage learning through play. Community resources in the center and library include:
- Early Learning Computer Stations
- Library and resource center
- Art & craft activities
- Outdoor garden
- Weekly literacy programs (story time and baby sign)
- Interactive Walls
- Legos, puzzles, and toys
Early Learning Center brochures:
English | Español | Kreyòl ayisyen | Soomaali | Tiếng Việt
Early Learning Center Programs
Toddler Tunes & Yoga
Thursdays, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | City Heights Library
Bring your little ones to learn dance and yoga moves, including some inspired by movies and tv series such as Barbie, Bluey and Trolls. Dance and yoga classes alternate each week.
Baby Sign & Play
Fridays, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. | City Heights Library
Join us weekly for 30 minutes for songs, stories and sign language followed by 30 minutes of free play and snacks.
Visit the Library's Calendar to find upcoming related events throughout our libraries.
Learn through Play
Collaborate with Us
With the help from our local community partners, the Early Learning Center provides children and their caregivers additional resources and information, including:
- Parenting Workshops
- Take and make craft kits
- Families for Literacy Programming
- Gardening Workshops
- Learning through play activities
- Diaper Distributions
- Local Information and Resources
If you are a local/community organization that is interested in collaborating with the Early Learning Center, please contact the City Heights/Weingart Library at ctstaff@sandiego.gov.
Booklists & Resources
Booklists
Resources
Stream educational and enriching videos for children of all ages with the Kanopy app on smartphones, tablets, and computers. *Note: Videos from the Kanopy Kids section will not require any tickets to view
The Early Learning Center was made possible with a grant from the California State Library with matching donations for the San Diego Foundation and Price Philanthropies, to serve families and caregivers with young children ages 0-5.
This project was supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
