Day Calendar

Need help with the computer?  Come in for one-on-one assistance.

Free Citizenship Classes provided by Montgomery Adult School.

Middle school level - Workshop Format - FREE Class

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. 

Join our knitting circle for a fun and social knitting experience. Bring your knitting and share stories and knitting tips.

The Friends of the Tierrasanta Branch Library invites you to our monthly book sale! Find a gift for a loved one or treat yourself!

The sale takes place the first weekend of the month.

Friday: 11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Accordion Club meets at the University Community Branch Library on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month for rehearsal. The public is invited to come and watch as they play!

Were you or members of your family born in another country?

This is a fun class and is open to all levels of knitters.

Ikebana is the ancient Japanese art of flower arranging. A wide variety of arrangements will be on display and there will be demonstrations by master arrangers. There will also be Japanese cultural displays and sushi will be served.

[Registration is full and closed.] For the student whose busy lifestyle demands efficient prep in a condensed amount of time, this SAT® course focuses on the test topics that impact your score the most!

Various Saturdays at 10:00 a.m.

Please call or come in to sign up.

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.

Keeping Your Wits: Why Brain Function Declines and Ten Ways to Prevent It

Join us in Balboa Park for Maker Faire San Diego, the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth! Maker Faire San Diego showcases the amazing work of all kinds and ages of makers — anyone who is embracing the do-it-yourself (or do-it-together) spirit

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.

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,

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!

The Start-Biz Club brings experienced business men and women together with young entrepreneurs.

Kids can improve their reading skills by reading aloud to a therapy dog.

Kids can develop their artistic skills while enjoying a fun craft time.

Improve literacy skills by reading alound to certified therapy dogs in a FUN and non-judgmental environment.

Come practice your reading or storytelling skills with Finnegan a certified therapy dog with San Diego Love on a Leash!

Let's get creative!  Color, paint, draw, and create a variety of fun and easy art and craft projects!  Held every Saturday.

The one-of-a-kind Trolley Dances are back at the Central Library! Come and see these 8-minute dance performances in the Lobby between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Performances will be performed approximately every 45 minutes.

Adult Guitar Classes

This yoga class is suitable for beginners but will offer modifications and variations that challenge advanced students.

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.

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!

The Little Writers program is a non-profit program for creative writing that aims to communicate a wide variety of techniques to young writers.

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.

Learn about slimy sea creatures like octopuses, sea stars, sand dollars and moon snails, to name a few. Observe a squid dissection and write your name in squid-ink while learning about anatomical structures of sea creatures.

Childrens Group Guitar Classes

Prácticas de meditación para disminuir la presión, el estrés y mejorar la salud total.

Play your favorite board games at the Logan Heights Library. Featured games include Battleship, Mancala, Uno, Checkers and many more.

Learn about slimy sea creatures like octopus, sea stars, sand dollars and moon snails. You'll also create artwork to take home with you.

Register today: sandiego.gov/librarynext

Enjoy two interactive afternoon workshops for elementary and middle school age children.

Rock Band

On September 19, 2007, the North University Community Library, along with the Nobel Recreation Center, opened to serve the residents of the North University City area.

Learn how to download library eBooks to your eReader or computer. Quick tips & helpful hints to get the most out of your downloads. Bring your own eReader, tablet, or laptop.

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.

Lets make a Lego creation. Be creative and have fun! No sign-up needed. Appropriate for ages 3 to 8 years.

Need volunteer hours for school?  Join our Teen Council for a fun, community based volunteer program!

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.

Alternative workshop date TBD.

Stay tuned for more information.

Award-winning poets and Honorable Mentions who participated in the 2016 and inaugural Steve Kowit Poetry Prize read and perform their work, collected in a special section of the 2016/17 San Die

Come listen to local musicians as they play a variety of guitar and piano music.