Day Calendar

The North San Diego Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted by MiraCosta College and funded in part by the Small Business Administration will provide free one-on-one consulting for small business owners.

Qi Gong (Chi Gong) is a simple preventative health method of relaxing and harmonizing the body. These gentle exercises are suitable for any age and health condition.

Class taught by Nanci Schindler from San Diego Community College District. All levels of Skill welcome. There is a “shared food cost” fee of $100.

Preschool Storytime, led by professional storyteller, Marilyn McPhie.

Please join us with your young ones for Preschool Storytime on Thursdays at 9:45 a.m.

Songs, stories, movement, and fun!

Improve your balance and mobility with slow, controlled movement.

The following title will be discussed: To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf

The Mission Hills Book Group will discuss To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf. New members are always welcome to attend and participate! Please read the book beforehand. Books are available at the Circulation Desk while supplies last.

Please join us with your young ones for Preschool Storytime & Craft!

Join Ms. Haley for fun stories, songs, and a special craft!

This event takes place every Thursday, excluding the 3rd Thursday of each month.

We bring the stories to life by involving the children on many levels.  There are thematic props, songs and games which allows the children to have as much fun as possible.  Your children will have a wonderful experience and want to keep

Join us for a fun hour of juggling and comedy presented by Michael Rayner!

Drop in, free tutoring for adults with internet questions.

Meet Library Volunteer, Alvan, at the public computers closest to the Circulation Desk.

Bring in your eReader, tablet or smartphone and our staff will guide you in downloading SDPL's free eBooks and eAudiobooks.  Every Thursday.

Storytime with music, finger plays, rhymes, and more.

Fun poses for parents and kids.  Watch as your child transforms into a cat, a monkey, a dog, a lion, and much more!  For families with children ages 1-4.

All young children and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs and rhymes. We hope to see you there!

Join Jennifer Duncan as she leads a special sign language storytime! Using the excitement and fun of signing American Sign Language (ASL) to enhance the reading of well-loved children’s picture books.

Join Miss Teri for an engaging preschool storytime that promotes a love of reading and quality together time. Featuring stories, fun, and play!

Join us for Chinese songs, stories and playtime. For toddlers and preschool age children. 

Preschoolers are invited to a story time, then a fun craft right afterwards!

Class includes fun poses for parents and kids, yoga story time, and even some singing.  Watch your child transform into a cat, dog, lion, and more!

Start your day with stories and songs at the Paradise Hills Branch Library.  Babies, toddlers, and big kids welcome. 

Mad Science brings the wonders of science to preschool children and toddlers for us at the Point Loma Branch Library.

Join Monta Briant for a fun story time featuring songs, stories, and American Sign Language!

Get moving to the rhythm in this dance class for tots. All ages of children and their parent or cargiver are welcome.

Let's all get together and share delightful stories from books, sing songs, and dance with movement too.

(Every Thursdays except 3rd Thursday of the month)

Join Mr. Larry for a fun storytime with songs, crafts and ABCs and 123s.

Children (and parents) will enjoy simple stories, songs and community.

Come watch this interactive poetry show where actors act out a variety of poems including selections like “ Casey at the Bat”, “ Bells” by Edgar Allen Poe, and “Alone” by Maya Angleou to name a few.  
 

Explore the French language through song in this bilingual program.

Join us for arts and crafts in the Children's Art area. Open to all preschoolers.

Movement for all ages!  Learn balance & strengthening exercises, then practice Form 24. 

Chair yoga is a general term for practices that modify yoga poses so that they can be done while seated in a chair. The chair helps eliminate strain on your joints while increasing stability & balance.

Join us every Thursday for a fun filled family craft hour.  Weekly projects inspired by books, holidays, songs and seasons.  Connect with your family and friends through hands on creativity and take home projects.

Explore and discuss novels, short stories and true crime books. This Continuing Education class also occasionally features guest speakers from the ranks of law enforcement and crime writing. Thursdays from 1:00 to 3:00.

Ready to fire up your writing, jump start a novel, or just keep the ideas flowing? Join the San Diego Writers, Ink for a weekly drop-in writing group.

Bring your projects and visit with fellow stitchers! All levels are welcome and instruction is available.

Zumba features exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats. It’s easy to do, effective and totally exhilarating, often building a deep-rooted community among returning students.

Stock up on great fiction for all ages, pick up a great cookbook or find some music you’ve never tried before—all at great prices.

Proceeds benefit the UC Library!

The Innovation Lab is a makersapce on the 3rd floor of Central Library. It's free for everyone to use. 

Learn to play chess for the first time or practice your latest strategies with other players. All skill levels are welcome.

Located in the Teen area, downstairs.

The English Conversation Cafe offers a comfortable environment for adults with limited English language skills to practice speaking and listening in English.  It is our goal to assist non-English speakers in developing more confidence in spea

Learn to play chess for the first time or practice your latest strategies with other players. All skill levels are welcome.

No sign-up required. This program will be held on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month.

Find out why coloring for adults is the latest & greatest way to de-stress. Come and spend an hour of stress relieving, mindful, and calm creative expression. Supplies are provided!

A reading enrichment for students entering Grades 1-5.  An adult or high school volunteer will tutor the student on the following:  Letter identification, Pronunciation/understanding of individual words, Practice reading aloud, Identifyi

All Subjects. Chidren from kindergarden to K-8 are welcome. Ayuda con la tarea. Todas las materias. Estudiantes desde preescolar a K-8 son bienvenidos.

Homework Centers are open free of charge to students and their families in need of homework help. No pre-registration required.

Ages 5-18.

The Homework Centers is open:

·  Monday & Thursday: 3-6 PM

·  Tuesday & Wednesday: 3-7 PM

Homework help is free to students & their  families.  Pre-registration is not required.

Parents and kids can learn to make and take colorful jewelry, lanyards, and other useful objects using mini looms.  For families and children ages 7-12.

 Hands on arts and crafts program for kids

Get creative with Legos and Duplo blocks!  All ages welcome! (Children under age 8 must have a parent present in the room during the Lego Builders Club program.)

Violin classes begin on April 15th and end on June 22nd.

VIOLIN I 3:45 PM - 4:15 PM

VIOLIN II 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

VIOLIN III 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Join us at Clairemont for crafts and fun! Volunteer Rod leads weekly craft projects that are new and different every time! Fun crafts for the whole family - anything from pencil toppers to bookmarks to decorations. All ages are welcome.

Arts and Crafts for kids.

Volunteer led homework help for students in grades K-12.

Drop in and create art together!

Play Time may include family friendly Nintendo Wii video games, rainbow bracelets, and board games. Join us for some afternoon fun - play games and create crafts. Ages 5 & up.

Zumba is a full body workout that combines high energy dance moves with calisthenics to a Latin beat. Class is great for beginners who want to burn calories and have fun

Design thinking-it's a popular buzzword these days, with companies from IBM to GE using this approach to develop innovative products and reinvigorate their operations.