Day Calendar

Students will receive an official Badge of Completion by completing the pre-test, 4 class sessions, and post-test. 

Enhance your mood and well-being: attend this yoga class for adults.

Make a beautiful flower arrangement to take home! Classes are taught by master artist Jackie Zhang of the Ohara School of Ikebana.

Monthly sale.

Arrive early for the best selection.

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

Free Citizenship Classes provided by Montgomery Adult School.

According to the Mayo Clinic, "If stress has you anxious, tense and worried, consider meditation. Spending even a few minutes in meditation can restore your calm and inner peace."  Every Saturday except the 1st Saturday of the month.

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

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!

Kids! Come join the Painting Party!

Learn some basic painting techniques and create a different masterpiece at each session!

Presented by Write Out Loud and San Diego Public 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.

The Little Girl Who Fought the Great Depression: Shirley Temple by John Kasson

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 us as professional artists Judith Shufro and Joe Nyiri introduce a fun new project for children each session. Free and all supplies provided. For ages 5 and up.

This book club discusses fiction works. Please inquire at the Circulation Desk for the current selection.

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.

Join us for readings and a lively discussion  of Lawrence Potesta’s titles, “Paris to Saigon” and the newly released sequel, “Cowboys & Cadillacs.”

Are you ready to party yourself into shape? Zumba® combines a high-energy cardiovascular workout with pulsating Latin music into a fun, calorie burning experience.

Enjoy stories read aloud or acted out, and singing songs, all geared toward building the skills necessary for success in kindergarten.  For families with preschoolers, ages 3-5.

Join us for a foot-stomping, wing-flapping celebration of songs for the young and young at heart.

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!

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!

Join us! Every 2nd Saturday of the Month for Hindi Story Time.

Parents and Caregivers, please join us for this interative program! Listen, sing and move with your little ones!

For Toddlers, preschoolers and an accompanying adult!

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

 Children can read to Sparkle the dog.  Ages 3-8.

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.

Free classes for adults to use their imaginations and create works of art.

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!

Intergalactic Coding: Learn how computer programs are created and start coding your own. Students will learn basic computer programming and gain understanding of how our modern world works in this fun and exciting workshop.

Join Mrs.Cheryl for some fun crafts!

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

This Library NExT introductory course teaches students how to create digital 3D objects using Inventor and AutoCAD software programs.

Come and make a terrific craft at your library! (Kindergarten-4th grade)

Come learn all about how to prepare for ACT Test from Blake Jensen. Blake Jensen is the Director of SD Higher Scores. He has tutored hundreds of students over the course of 10 years. Mr. Jensen received his B.A.

Slime is the new Slinky.

Students in this course will be transformed into engineers, designers and pilots as learn the ins and outs drones.

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. 

Do you enjoy nature? Hiking? Strolling the beach? Surfing the web? We have a project for you! Citizen scientists are ordinary members of the public who help scientists with their work.

Slimy ocean animals like octopus, sea stars, sand dollars and moon snails are the focus of this Library NExT class. Students discover the secret of how octopus change color and how oysters make pearls.

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.

Photographer Ed Sweed discusses the Witness2Resettlement project, which documents the lives of Syrian immigrants as they adjust to a new life in San Diego.

Students will receive an official Badge of Completion by completing the pre-test, 4 class sessions, and the post-test. 

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

This two-day participatory workshop will be held on April 14 and April 15, from 2-6pm at the City Heights Performance Annex, 3795 Fairmount Avenue, San Diego 92105 (just steps from the back of the Library.)

Mariachi Ensemble (ages 10+) 

Kids make Lego creations. Be creative and have fun!

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

Guitarists Alex Ciavarelli and Rudy Marquez met as undergraduates in the Jazz Studies program at San Diego State University.

The Point Loma/Hervey Branch Library is proud to partner with Arts for Learning San Diego to provide free programs for military families.

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.

Come learn how to record, edit, and produce your very own music tracks! This ten-week course will be held at the Legler Benbough Teen Idea Lab at Malcolm X Library.

Come learn how to record, edit, and produce your very own music tracks! This ten-week course will be held at the Legler Benbough Teen Idea Lab at Malcolm X Library.

Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with a free concert by the Zzymzzy Quartet, featuring gypsy swing and old-time jazz and pop music.

Preview of Poway Symphonette European Tour - Music to be performed in Austria and Czech Republic this Summer.