Let's get creative! Color, paint, draw, and create a variety of fun and easy art and craft projects! Held every Saturday.
Representatives of the County of San Diego Registrar of Voters will be in the lobby of the Library to accept your Mail Ballots during regular Library hours from October 29th through November 5th.
Honor the memory of dedicated community activist Maruta Gardner by gathering with other civic-minded neighbors then going out with a group to help clean up our beautiful beach community.
The Child & Babysitting Safety Class is designed to teach youths, age 11 and older, basic care techniques and child safety for infants and children.
Join our knitting circle for a fun and social knitting experience. Bring your knitting and share stories and knitting tips.
Have any computer questions? Come see Mr Bob, he will be glad to help.
FREE Introductory Classes in Java presented by Tech Academy for Girls!
Just bring your own laptop and charger! No experience needed.
Recommended for girls in grades 4-8, who are interested in computer science.
The Friends of the Library Book Sale is not only a great way to find some great books for low prices, but all of the profits go back to support the North Park Library by paying for programs, materials, and more!
CITIZENSHIP TEST
Preparation Course!
FREE Citizenship Education Classes!
Classes are taught in English.
All are invited to this fun and simple game!
Come and buy some books from the San Carlos Friends of the Library (SCFOL)! We have hardbacks, paperbacks, books on CD, children’s books, and more! Funds help the San Carlos Branch Library purchase books, programs, and equipment.
A variety of projects emphasizing creativity and individuality will be taught, as well as lessons on the masters and the techniques they used. Limited to 10 artists; to register please call 619-533-3974.
Stop and Swap: Seeds, Plants, and More!
Share your bounty! Bring your plants, plant cuttings, seeds, homegrown fruits and veggies, and cut flowers to swap with other local gardeners.
High school students give free music lessons to children who play the following instruments: saxophone, clarinet, flute, trumpet. Class is currently full for the 2018-2019 school year.
Ecologik is a multidisciplinary program that fuses nature and technology. A series of 4 free workshops are being offered for free at the Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library in partnership with Cabrillo National Monument.
Almost everyone on earth has a name.
This SAT® course is for the student whose busy lifestyle demands efficient prep in a condensed amount of time. The course focuses on the test topics that impact your score the most!
Friends of the Balboa Library - Book Sale! Great bargains starting at 25-cents! Stock up on your fall and winter reads! Shop early for holiday gifts! All proceeds support Balboa Branch Library and its programs.
Join the Zumba craze! Find out what makes this fun workout such a hit. A towel and bottled water are recommended for our Zumba sessions.
Bring in your baby or toddler for a storytime that will help children develop communication skills through storybooks and songs.
We are excited to once again have a “reading to children program” here at the Point Loma Library. We welcome Ruff Readers with Ms. Donna and Lula Mae to our library. Lula Mae is a Labradoodle who is very sweet and fun.
Popular children's musical act, Hullabaloo, performs tunes that get both kids and parents tapping their toes and clapping along. For families and children ages 5-12.
Join us every Saturday at 10:30 for button making. Bring your own printed or drawn image or use one of ours! We have 2 1/2” buttons. All ages welcome. Express yourself @ the Library!
Children can read aloud to trained and certified therapy dogs. “Paws for Reading” is designed to help children improve their reading skills and confidence in reading out loud. All therapy dogs are provided courtesy of Love on a Leash,
Come practice your reading or storytelling skills with Finnegan a certified therapy dog with San Diego Love on a Leash!
The Start-Biz Club brings experienced business men and women together with young entrepreneurs.
Improve literacy skills by reading alound to certified therapy dogs in a FUN and non-judgmental environment.
Join us for LEGO® Robotics!
In this introductory robotics class, children will build and program robots using the LEGO® WeDo® system. They will learn basic programming skills and simple engineering concepts.
For youth ages 7-10
Community Singers. No experience necessary. All ages welcome. For more information contact Zulma at zmonsalvo@yahoo.com
Kids can develop their artistic skills while enjoying a fun craft time.
Sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer Duncan!
Come learn some simple signs and songs at this fun weekly event!
Fun crafts for the whole family! Anything from various paper crafts to making slime! All ages welcome! Younger children may need assistance from parents.
In the Crown Point JMA Music Club, students learn instrument-playing skills in addition to playing songs, writing songs, and making audio and video recordings. Come enjoy their rockin' performance at the library!
Prácticas de meditación para disminuir la presión, el estrés y mejorar la salud total.
High school students give free music lessons to children who play the following instruments: piano, cello and violin. Class is currently full for the 2018-2019 school year.
Dress up in your magical robes and join us as we celebrate the new Fantastic Beasts 2 movie by going back to school "Hogwarts" style! Take magical classes, enjoy tasty treats, and meet real fantastic beasts!
Kids make Lego creations. Be creative and have fun!
No sign-up needed. Appropriate for ages 3 to 8 years.
Want to help the Linda Vista Library and the great community it serves? The Friends of the Linda Vista Library could always use an additional helping hand! Come to the Meeting and discover how you too can make a significant difference!
Meet our new neighbors Caroline and Penelope! Caroline is a social worker and artist. Penelope is a wonderful orange monster who loves to play.
Free 9 week computer programming workshop in partnership with UCSD Extension. In this course, participants will learn FRONT END WEB Development.
Express yourself in art using watercolors, crayons, markers and paints
Have you wanted to join a writing group but are busy on weekdays? Join our weekend writing group, Writer's Block! Grab a pen and a notebook and join us for an hour of writerly fun! Includes a prompt, time to write, and time to share.
The Little Writers program is a non-profit program for creative writing that aims to communicate a wide variety of techniques to young writers.
Come make a terrific craft at your library! (Kindergarten-4th grade)
Chris Ernest Nelson, a retired high school teacher is a poet, artist and a historian. A long-time resident of San Diego County, and a resident of Golden Hills for 22 years.
Desserts meet geology in this delicious scientific mash-up class! Learn about rocks and minerals while making yummy treats inspired by Earth’s inner layers (for instance, sugar crystals!).
Get ready to program and fly pocket-sized drones through aerial acrobatic missions! Working in groups, students will build a remote controller and program a drone to compete in a high-flying race. DIY Drones are for in-class use only.
Get ready to explore current rocket science and rocket design. The class will culminate in the creation and launch of a testable paper rocket model. Earth-bound space exploration has never been so fun!
Mariachi Ensemble (ages 10+)
Need volunteer hours for school? Join our Teen Council for a fun, community based volunteer program!
Professional bicycle mechanics provide minor repair and basic maintenance assistance on a walk-up basis. Bring your bicycle and receive help with flats, cables adjustments, and other simple fixes.
Need help understanding how to use your tablet or mobile phone? Bring in your device for hands-on, one-on-one help to answer general questions about your device. Learn how to access SDPL’s digital content and other eResources.
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Coaches will provide assistance! They'll guide you through math and science assignments, sit with you as you try to sound out words while readi
Discover the geologic activity happening all around us by examining Southern California's fault systems. We'll explore recent earthquake activity using online tools from the US Geological survey and learn how to interpret an earthquake's mag
In celebration with the San Diego History Center's exhibit, LGBTQ+ SAN DIEGO: Stories of Struggles + Triumphs, we will be creating quilt squares to commemmorate stories and share experiences. Join us throughout the month of November. D
Local science fiction & fantasy author J. Dianne Dotson will discuss and read from her new novel.
The PGK Dance Project, “San Diego’s PREMIERE Contemporary Company" will perform as part of their "One Movement, One Community" program, highlighting contemporary dances to be performed at their upcoming show "Immerse".
Come see pastel artwork pictures by local community college students.
Carmel Valley Library will host a Día de los Muertos celebration for children and their families!
Why are your eyes brown and mine green? Why is your hair so curly? What does your blood type mean? Will your brother go bald?
Join the library and our partner, United States Karate Academy, for a fun session of kids' karate and self-defense. For ages 7-13.
Join our Teen Council of Students for spooky fun and treats at the Performance Annex.