Day Calendar

Free, non-credit, English as a Second Language Class for adults, presented by Palomar College:

An inclusive story time for ages 3-5 years, of all abilities, especially those with special needs.  Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and free play in a small group setting.  2nd, 3rd and 4th Wednesdays, 10:30- 11:00 a.m.

Join our Children’s Librarian Miss Luz for stories, songs, fingerplays, and lots of fun!  This Storytime is designed especially for children ages  2-4.   This program meets every Wednesday. 

Mission Valley's Veterans Connect at the Library Veterans Resource Center can be the connection vets need for help. Our skilled volunteers can help veterans with finding employment, accessing health benefits, buying a home, and other needs.

Listen to simple books, do lap rhymes, finger rhymes and sing songs. Then play with fun educational toys while your grownups chat. For babies and toddlers and their caregivers.

Music & Movement is a fun class full of games and creative movement  that is perfect for the toddler and pre-school set!  Put on your dancing shoes and boogie down at the library!

A meeting of the Kearny Mesa Planning Group. Open to the public. 

Weekly projects are designed to introduce various art techniques and inspire creative process.

We’ve brought the yoga studio to our community!

This monthly legal referral and advocacy clinic is for men and women experiencing homelessness. The program provides free access to an attorney in a comfortable and confidential setting.

 Instructors are from Silver Age Yoga.  Every class utilizes chairs but please bring your  own exercise mat if desired.  No reservations required.

Adults of all ages can attend this thoughtful and introspective program which will provide you with the opportunity to consider Identification of Your Personal Values, Creating “Peace of Mind” Documents, Life Review and Creating a Legacy, and Your

In 1921 no one knew about galaxies, quasars or nebulae. The universe was limited by the shortsighted vision of the small telescopes and narrow view of the astronomers.

Early literacy lapsit storytime with music, fingerplays and books. Encourages language learning and cognitive development for young babies. Gives parents an opportunity to meet other parents while babies socialize and play.

La Jolla Music Society Presents: Cinco, a quintet of Chicago Symphony Orchestra string players, will perform an eclectic program which includes the music of Mozart, Brahms, Dvorak and some special new pieces exclusive to their

Social Media offers many opportunities to connect with each other. It also offers a number of ways to connect with employers, find out what jobs are available and apply.

Children and their families are invited to join us for fun hands-on yoga activities led by the lovely Ms. Erin!

Come get your stretch on at this great bimonthly event!

Come in and make some Sugar Skulls, which are a traditional offering for Day of the Dead. Each child will learn how to make sugar skulls and will complete a skull using their own design embellishments.

Join us for funny books, silly songs, and creative crafts!  A great opportunity for kids to learn and work together in a casual setting.  Every Wednesday.  Ages 4-9.

Volunteers will help you create, design, and print objects in 3D!  All ages welcome!

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

Join us for a program which is perfect for babies and young toddlers:  short, fun and interactive.  

If you're in grades K-8 and you need help with your homework, stop by and let one of our tutors help you out.

Free for students and their families in need of homework help.

K through 8.

No registration required.

Gain basic skills on using a computer, surfing the internet printing web pages, and using email. Sign-up at the Information Desk or call the RB Library.

The book selection for October is "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins. Copies of the selected book are available for checkout at the RB Library.

Silver Age Yoga is designed so that seniors can safely participate at their level of comfort. Bring a yoga mat and water, wear comfortable clothing, and be prepared to remove your shoes.

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

The Homework Center 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.

Homework centers are open free of charge for students in need of homework help. No pre registration is required.

New project every month. Come and make something with us. All materials provided. Bring a friend or two. See you on the patio!

6th -12th grades

This is a program for K- 6th graders with fun science/math games and building projects. No registration required.

Looking for a pleasant environment to do your homework? We have qualified homework coaches, study supplies, a friendly workspace, and a library of resources!

Join our Lego Club every Wednesday with our very own lego expert, Ms. Victoria for cool projects and talking shop. Open to all ages but adult supervision needed for ages under 5.

In Seminar Room 4, downstairs.

Learn, play, and create with LEGOs! Children can build with LEGOs and display their creations in the library.

Paint high, paint low.  Paint often so that your heart's all aglow.  Join Ms. Ana as she helps guide you through a fun paint session!

North Park Library is happy to present this monthly art event for kids- art buffet!

Do you want to learn how to use our eCollection like a pro? Stop by during this walk-in service with your device and get guidance, tips and advice on how to navigate the eCollection.

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

Join Bedtime Math's Crazy 8s Club, where you'll build stuff, run and jump, make music, make a mess... it's a totally new kind of math club!

Ever wonder what the San Carlos Friends of the Library (SCFOL) do for the Library?  Come hear what this wonderful group of people is all about!  New volunteers and members are always welcome.  3^rd Wednesday.

Come build with us and become a Master Builder! Join us each month to enjoy and hour of free building and then see your Lego creations displayed in the library.

Legos are provided.

No registration required.

Homework Help is back at Balboa Library! We are pleased to offer this program for our Kindergarten through 8th grade students. Miss Heidi, our volunteer, will assist students with their homework questions. Come and welcome Miss Heidi.

Create origami art.  No registration required.  Materials provided. 

Hibernation, aestivation & migration, it’s not just for the bears.   We’ll give a closer look at the difference between sleeping and hibernating.

In this workshop format class we explore the beauty, mysteries and facts about our planet earth.

Kids can have fun and get creative while building with LEGO.

Paws for Reading is a program that allows children to read aloud to a therapy dog in order to improve reading and communication skills.

Join us to decorate a Plaster of Paris (Gesso) skull to celebrate the season! Whether you’re celebrating Halloween, Día de los Muertos/ Day of the Dead or both, this skull craft will be a fun decoration for your home!

WHAT:      FREE classes to prepare for the Citizenship Test and Interview for all English levels

WHEN:     10-Week course starting October 17th

ACT multiple choice Prep Course with Karla Whitaker of UCSD Cal-SOAP

https://www.sandiego.gov/admitone

Come and enjoy terrific stories and practice listening skills. We look forward to seeing you.

(Kindergarteners - 2nd Grade)

This month Chicana/os On the Move features the newly released book CHICANA TRIBUTES: Stories for the New Generation.  Join us in a discussion with authors and editors Rita Sanchez and Sonia Lopez to learn about th

Free homework tutoring for students K-10th grade. No registration. 

Enjoy light refreshments while watching and discussing a thought-provoking movie. Please call the library for the month’s selected feature.

Board games, chess, trivia - we've got an assortment for your amusement! All ages welcome.

Maribel, with Back From Tomboctou, will show you how to decorate your very own sugar skull.  She'll provide supplies, you provide imagination!

Fun crafts for children of all ages!

Aryn Rannazzisi leads a gentle paced class combining breath work and postures (asanas) to promote strength, flexibility and balance. This all-level class will include inversions, back bends and sun salutations.

Join us for stories, songs and a craft the whole family can enjoy.

Come join us for some fun adult crafts!

A full half hour of children’s music! Mr. Mark plays the guitar and leads the singing with new and traditional children’s songs. We supply the maracas and the lyrics. It is great fun, come join us!

Great books! Great conversations!

Join us for the discussion of this month's selection: Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

Upcoming books:

November 15: Hero of the Empire by Candice Millard

"A haunting & deeply personal portrait of civilization poised at the precipice, a picture of humanity caught between its deepest past and darkest future.

Children and their families are invited to join us for stories and songs on Wednesdays @ 6:30 p.m. Feel free to come dressed in your pajamas!

Beth Ross Buckley, flute, and Peter Sprague, guitar, perform a selection of classical music pieces for your enjoyment.