Day Calendar

Come to our 5th annual Star Wars at the Library! We welcome Star Wars fans of all ages to celebrate our favorite story from a galaxy far, far away.

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

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

The Friends of the Mission Hills Branch Library will hold a book sale. Come by and stock up on books while supporting your Library!

Booksale!

Hurrah! The book sale is here!

Come find great bargains on used books and support your local library at the same time. 

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.

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.

Low income families can take a computer class and qualify for a free computer.  Please visit the website of Computers 2 SD Kids for more information and to see if you qualify.  Space is limited, sign up is required.  Please arrive o

Be part of lively group discussions of a variety of genres .  Facilitated by Kathi Diamant.

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.

Chinese Language Book Club (Book Scent) held on the third Saturday of every month.

Various Saturdays at 10:00 a.m.

Please call or come in to sign up.

Do you need a computer but can't afford to buy one?  Sign-up for the C2SDK seminar where you will learn how to qualify and apply for a computer.  Registration required.

Bring in your baby or toddler for a storytime that will help children develop communication skills through storybooks and songs.

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.

Kids! Come join the Painting Party!

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

Led by Clémence, a native French speaker, French Bench is an opportunity for people who already have some French language skills to practice with others who want to improve their fluency. 

Parents, sign up for this introductory computer class for the chance to qualify for a free computer from Computers 2 SD Kids. Sign-ups begin on the first day of the month at the circulation desk.

Parents, sign up for this introductory computer class for the chance to qualify for a free computer from Computers 2 SD Kids. Sign-ups begin on the first day of the month at the circulation desk.

Parents, sign up for this introductory computer class for the chance to qualify for a free computer from Computers 2 SD Kids. Sign-ups begin on the first day of the month at the circulation desk.

Parents, sign up for this introductory computer class for the chance to qualify for a free computer from Computers 2 SD Kids. Sign-ups begin on the first day of the month at the circulation desk.

The Culinary Historians of San Diego (CHSD) in partnership with San Diego Public Library invites you to this entertaining talk on a variety of food and drink, their history, and their roles in society, both locally and worldwide.

Join the annual Central Library Star Wars extravaganza and come participate in this all ages program!  The Children's Library will host special Star Wars events just for kids including a costume story time, crafts, and coloring activities!&nb

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.

Spring into Steam-NASA Foam Rocket Launcher

Join us Saturday morning for this terrific program!

Build a ballistic, rubber band-powered foam rocket and learn trajectory relationship between launch angle  & range.

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!

This 3rd Saturday of the month storytime is made available for working parents and their babies, toddler, preschoolers up to ages 5.

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

Build with LEGO® bricks as you learn about the world! Topics and subjects change with each class and may include science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM), as well as robotics and animation!

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

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.

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

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!

Meet our new neighbors Caroline and Penelope! Caroline is a social worker and artist. Penelope is a wonderful orange monster who loves to play.

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.

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

Earn service hours and help the library make decisions about serving teens in our community. Meets once monthly. Free snacks! Ages 12-18. Interested?

In this Library NExT workshop students learn about the incredible algae in our ecosystem, including an interactive "creature features" lesson highlighting invertebrates, fish and sharks.  Live underwater kelp forests just off our San Diego sh

Bring in a salad to share with our Cookbook Club regulars!

We will learn the physics behind rockets and current rocket design, culminating in a testable rocket model design and launch.

Ahoy! Life as a pirate is rough and rugged, and it requires scientific ingenuity. Join us to learn the fundamental suite of traditional nautical arts.

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.

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

Come celebrate San Diego River Days with pony rides, a petting zoo, and crafts at the Mission Valley Branch Library. Located on the library’s outdoor patio, this event is one of dozens taking place in honor of San Diego River Days.

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.

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

Dr Amy  Schmitz Weiss of SDSU School of Journalism will unveil the hidden forces that determine what news you see: algorithms, bots and what you need to know in today's media landscape.

Mariachi Ensemble (ages 10+) 

Kids make Lego creations. Be creative and have fun!

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

Presented in cooperation with the National Archives and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Let There Be Light is considered to be one of the most important wartime documentaries ever made.

Tavo Alcoser & Mariachi 3.0 celebrate the diversity of popular border music through an eclectic mix of genres including Mexican Folk, Tex-Mex, Latin Rock and Reggae-Cumbia.  Now touring nationally as lead vocalist for the band Jarabe Mexi

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.

Teens can create their own game for Android phones using MIT App Inventor. Instructors will guide them steop-by-step using the web-based block coding softwear and show them how to design a mobile version of Whack-A-Mole.

Why are your eyes brown and mine green? Why is your hair so curly? What does your blood type mean? Will your brother go bald?

The most abundant and diverse organisms on the planet are the tiny microbes we cannot see. In this workshop you will learn the tools and techniques for exploring thebacterial diversity around you- safely.

Everyone is  invited to come and meet and greet each other and find out everything you want to know about over 30 adult-oriented, non-profit civic, service and social organizations in Scripps Ranch.

Coloring is not just for kids! 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.