Day Calendar

The Friends of the Library Book Sale is not only a great way to find some great books for low prices, but all of the profits go back to support the North Park Library by paying for programs, materials, and more!

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

Free Citizenship Classes provided by Montgomery Adult School.

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.

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!

High school students give free music lessons to children who play the following instruments: saxophone, clarinet, flute, trumpet. Registration required. Register online at http://sayamusic.org.

A variety of projects emphasizing creativity and individuality will be taught, as well as lessons on the masters and the techniques they used.  Limited to 10 artists.  To register please call 619-533-3974.

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.

Learn internet basics: using a keyboard & mouse, using a flash dirve, browsing the internet, sending e-mails with attachments, and more!

Sign-up at the Information Desk or call the RB Library.

This theater workshop includes various theatergames and exercises. Participants will learn how to act in both rehearsed and improvised scenes.

Join the musical act, Bayou Brothers, to celebrate Mardi Gras early!  The band will bring Mardi Gras beads for each child and they get to play the zydeco rub-board and percussion with the band!

Start your weekend with some weird, quirky, magical science!  Children will listen to a story and learn science concepts at the same time!  Hands-on activities center around science, technology, engineering, art or mathematics.

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.

Join Mr. Luan as he takes toddlers on an interactive storytime ride using felt boards, fingerplays, songs, maybe some puppets, and a lively book or two!

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.

High school students give free music lessons to children who play the following instruments: piano, cello and violin. Registration required. To register, go to http://sayamusic.org.

Hatha Yoga con rutinas yóguicas para el control de la respiración, y prácticas de meditación para mejorar  la salud física, emocional, mental y espiritual.

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.

Join Mrs.Cheryl for some fun crafts!

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.

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

Our guest author for February is first time local writer Halima Hagi-Mohamed.

Come and make a fun craft at the library.

The many wonders of chocolate, from the biochemical effects on humans to how and why it changes state, are probed in this Library NExT course.

Do you enjoy math and are eager for a new challenge?  Learn new math concepts and strategies known for math competitions.  Prepare for math Olympiads and contests.  For students grades 6-8. 

Are you interested in learning how to use essential oils?  Come and learn the basics of essential oils. 

In this Library NExT workshop, fidget spinners aren’t a distraction - they’re a tangible lesson in the laws of physics.

In this Library NExT course, students will make their own simple soft circuits using foam sheets, felt sheets, LEDs, resistors, coin batteries and copper tape.

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.

Quick and helpful tips to get the most out of your technology.

eReader and Device Help

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 French language storytime with vocabulary building, community building, and engaging stories from France. Free and for children of all ages. Presented by native French teachers from the San Diego French American School.

Students with experience on guitar, drums, keys, vocals, and/or bass will come together and learn how to jam! Each week  we will have a clinic on specific instruments to advance students’ comprehension.

Kids make Lego creations. Be creative and have fun!

No sign-up needed. Appropriate for ages 3 to 8 years.

A Time for Justice, an Oscar-winning documentary, captures the spirit of the civil rights movement through historical footage and the voices of activists who sat, sang and marched. Stay afterward for a discussion.

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

Dr. Kanchan Joshi will discuss his book, "Tenth Avatar: A Quest for Answers" which was reviewed as a "...strange but entertainingly detailed amalgamation of the ancient and modern".

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.

Fluorescence illuminates the underwater world, has revolutionized biomedical science, and is surprisingly common in the chemicals that surround us everyday.

Featuring:

· Fashion show (Chinese fashion that dates back over a thousand years)

· Guqin—a plucked seven-string Chinese musical instrument

· Chinese opera

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!

Parents are encouraged to join in the dancin' too!