Upcoming Events

Mahjong for Seniors

Join Us for Senior Mahjong at the Library!

Are you looking to learn some computer skills?  These sessions—with instruction, hands-on opportunities, and plenty of time for questions and answers—are just for you!  

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For this week's storytime, we're going to have a puppet show!

Welcome families to Stay and Play. This program is focused towards children 0-5 years old and their caregivers. Every Thursday we will offer free play.

Join us for a storytime that fosters early literacy! Features books, songs, action rhymes, and finger plays that invite participation. Ages 1-5. Every Thursday. 

I'll show kids how to draw basic shapes.  Then we'll add other elements to those shapes to create popular objects like people, bunnies, cars, fish, caterpillars, houses, etc..  Throughout the lessen I'll have them color parts of those ob

Recommended for ages 2-5, this storytime program includes books, songs, games, and early literacy fun! A to-go craft will be provided at the end.

Join like-minded bibliophiles to discuss fiction titles.  A limited number of each month’s selection will be available at the Circulation Desk. Please note that our One Book discussion has been moved to December 11 at 10:30 AM.

Kensington-Normal Heights Librarians will share stories, songs, and bubbles with children ages 3-5. Older and younger siblings welcome! Bring a blanket to sit on the grass. 

Join in as the Microphone Doctors-Music Concert we  sing, dance, and play in this special Storytime meant to encourage a love of reading and build essential early literacy skills.

Designed especially for children ages 3-5.

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Please join Miss Ellie for storytime, songs, and some fun!

Come and enjoy our free Zumba for Kids program for babies and toddlers. This program involves music and movement to help kids strengthen their motor skills.

Learn to use simple ASL signs to open a window into a baby and child's mind, lowering frustration, and enhancing bonding, speech, and literacy with music, stories, puppets, parachute & bubbles, all with ASL signs.

After Preschool Storytime, we will be hosting a Stay and Play! 

Parents and Caregivers- play with your children or watch them as they play with other children. 

There are changes to Medicare in 2026 and my interest in serving the public centers on helping people navigate the complex Medicare system to find the coverage that best meets their health and financial needs.

The Southern Caregiver Resource Center will table at the library to offer information and resources to the community about caregiver support services. 

Need Tech Help and Tech Resources?  The City of San Diego and C2K partner to offer free Digital Navigator services at the Valencia Park/ Malcolm X Library on Thursdays and Saturdays.  Drop-in or call for assistance. 1 (800) 350-6945

Signing Storytime with Jennifer Duncan of Signs at Play is a fun event for families with young children.

Help shape the future of our community's library by participating with the Friends of the Pacific Beach Library!

The group normally meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month, from January-May & from August-November.

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance (Tai Ji Quan) has been shown to improve balance and mobility and reduce the risk of falls.  People of all ability levels are welcome.  This class can be conducted from a seated or standing position.&nbsp

Regular visits to the dentist are important for your health as you get older. But what can you do if dental care feels out of reach? The County of San Diego's Oral Health Program, along with the Senior Oral Health Partnership, can help.