Upcoming Events

Learn, play, and create with LEGOs!

Children can build with LEGOs and display their creations in the library.

The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software.

Featuring a music studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so much more!

The Pauline Foster Teen Center will be holding speed writing contests in support of National Novel Writing Month (NanoWriMo). Take a break from your novel writing, and come win a prize while sharpening your skills.

Join us every Tuesday afternoon for stories and songs for all ages!

Stretch your imagination and discover the artist within you've always known existed! Create fabulous crafts! In this program, get detailed instructions on how to make a craft you'll be able to take home!

Join City Ballet of San Diego for "A Book and a Ballerina!" Enjoy listening to a read-aloud, hearing from a professional ballerina, and learning some basic dance steps.

Attention all Tweens and Teens!

Stop by the Teen IDEA Lab where we will DIY projects using various equipment in the lab. 

Make your own bristle bot! We will have a mini bot competition too!

While supplies last!

Have you always wanted to learn how to play chess or improve your skills? If you have never played before, or are just looking for someone to practice with, join us for some friendly competition!  All supplies are provided.

Join us for our exciting Tutor Style Program, where you’ll dive into the world of Java programming!

What’s almost as much fun as reading a great book? Talking about a great book! Join us for a monthly session where we’ll discuss the book choice for the month and do a related craft together.

Join us for a special Reading with Furry Friends.  We'll read stories, learn about the how to take care of pets, and then you get a chance to get up close with a furry (or scaly) friends.   Each month will feature a different type o

Teens and tweens ages 10-18 are invited to join Sketch Night!  This free virtual drawing program is run by the San Diego County Parks and Recreation Department in conjunction with staff from the Carmel Mountain Ranch, Central, and City Height

Join Shelly and Tim for fun afternoons of ukulele strum along! All skill levels and ages are welcome to come and participate in this informal, weekly event. Please note that these are NOT lessons.

Join La Maestra on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons FOR FREE to learn about music, storytelling, and community building through theatre games!

Ages 10-16 years old.

Anime movie night for teens.

Bring a friend - bring a pillow.

There will be snacks.

Vote for next months movie.

Let's play chess!  All ages and skill levels are welcome to play casual games in our relaxed setting. 

Got stuck on borrowing an eBook? Need help setting up that new tablet? Bring your questions and devices to receive one-on-one assistance with:

· Cloud Library, SDPL to Go

· iPad, iPhone, MacBook

Join us every Tuesday from 5-5:30pm for Create! At the Library, featuring a new craft each week. This program is for youth aged 5-11, that will develop fine motor skills and creativity. 

Hoy estamos leyendo "ANTES DE QUE LLEGARAS" Lisa Wingate (Autora)

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Gang Beasts and more. 

Bring your ideas to life at our Mobile Maker Lab in the Mission Hills-Hillcrest Library. Learn to use various programs and equipment  such as our 3D printer and die cut machine powered by Silhouette Studio.

We will be discussing The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon. You can pick up a copy at the circulation desk at the library.

December's book is Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt.

Join us for a quick, engaging e-bike class covering everything from speed limits and throttle rules to new laws and road safety.