All parenting Classes offered through San Diego County Library are sponsored by First Five...and FREE!
A variety of free events for parents and families are held at San Diego County Library branches.
Parenting Classes
Descanso Library
Tuesdays: Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30;
Nov. 6, 13, 20 & 27;
Dec. 4
10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Language: English
For parents of children ages birth-5. Children's activities provided.
Tuesdays: Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30;
Nov. 6, 13, 20 & 27;
Dec. 4
10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Language: English
Provided by Motiva Associates and First 5 San Diego.
Parenting Classes/
Platicas de Vida
Borrego Springs Library
Tuesdays: Sept. 11 & 25; Oct. 2
6-8 p.m.
Language: Spanish
Children's activities provided.
Tuesdays: Sept. 11 & 25; Oct. 2
6-8 p.m.
Language: Spanish
Presented by Elizabeth Pastrana.
Parenting Classes/
Platicas de Vida
Spring Valley Library
Tuesdays: Sept. 18 & 25; Oct. 2
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Language: Spanish
Children's activities provided.
Tuesdays: Sept. 18 & 25; Oct. 2
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Language: Spanish
Presented by Elizabeth Pastrana.
Parenting Classes/
Platicas de Vida
La Mesa Library
Wednesdays: Sept. 19 & 26; Oct. 3
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Language: Spanish
Children's activities provided.
Wednesdays: Sept. 19 & 26; Oct. 3
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Language: Spanish
Presented by Elizabeth Pastrana.
Parenting Class
San Marcos Library
Thursdays: Sept. 20 & 27; Oct. 4 & 11
6-7 p.m.
Language: Spanish
For parents of 3 to 5-year-olds. Children's activities provided.
Thursdays: Sept. 20 & 27; Oct. 4 & 11
6-7 p.m.
Language: Spanish
Provided by L.E.A.P. (Learning Early, Adventures in Parenting), First 5 San Diego and Palomar Health.
Parenting Class
Poway Library
Mondays: Sept. 10, 17 & 24; Oct. 1
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Language: English
For parents of babies 0-1 year old.
Mondays: Sept. 10, 17 & 24; Oct. 1
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Language: English
Presented in partnership with Palomar Health.
Parenting Class
Poway Library
Mondays: Oct. 8, 15, 22 & 29
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Language: Spanish
For parents of preschoolers.
Mondays: Oct. 8, 15, 22 & 29
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Language: Spanish
Presented in partnership with Palomar Health.
Futuros Brillantes para Niños
Vista Library
Wednesdays: Sept. 5, 12, 19 & 26;
October 3, 10 & 17
10-11 a.m.
Language: Spanish
For parents of children ages birth-5.
Wednesdays: Sept. 5, 12, 19 & 26;
October 3, 10 & 17
10-11 a.m.
Language: Spanish
Provided by Vista Community Clinic, Rady Children's Hospital, First 5 San Diego Partner and American Academy of Pediatrics - California Chapter 3.
Bright Futures for Kids
Encinitas Library
Thursdays: Sept. 6, 13, 20 & 27
6-7:45 p.m.
Language: English/Spanish
Parents of children ages birth to 5. Children's activities provided.
Thursdays: Sept. 6, 13, 20 & 27
6-7:45 p.m.
Language: English/Spanish
Provided by Jewish Family Service of San Diego in conjunction with Rady Children's Hospital and First 5 San Diego.
Parenting Classes
El Cajon Library
Fridays: Sept. 7 & 14
10-11 a.m.
Language: English
Children's activities provided.
Fridays: Sept. 7 & 14
10-11 a.m.
Language: English
Provided by SDSU and First Five.
Parenting Classes
El Cajon Library
Fridays: Sept. 7 & 14
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Language: Spanish
Provided by SDSU and First Five.Fridays: Sept. 7 & 14
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Language: Spanish
Understanding Your Child's Behavior
El Cajon Library
Tuesdays: Sept. 4, 11, 18 & 25;
Oct. 2
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Language: English
Children's activities provided.
Tuesdays: Sept. 4, 11, 18 & 25;
Oct. 2
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Language: English
Provided by SDSU and First Five.
Compassionate Parenting
Cardiff-by-the-Sea Library
First Saturdays: Oct. 6, Nov. 3, Dec. 1 • 10 a.m.
Language: English
Language: English