Day Calendar

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The benefits of yoga include increased flexibility, strength, balance, and body awareness as well as stress reduction.

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

Have any computer questions? Come see Mr Bob, he will be glad to help.

FREE Introductory Classes in Java presented by Tech Academy for Girls!

Just bring your own laptop and charger! No experience needed.

Recommended for girls in grades 4-8, who are interested in computer science.

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!

High school students give free music lessons to children who play the following instruments: saxophone, clarinet, flute, trumpet. Class is currently full for the 2018-2019 school year.

Hidden Figures: The Untold True Story of Four African-American Women who Helped Launch Our Nation Into Space

Book by Margot Lee Shetterly

A variety of projects emphasizing creativity and individuality will be taught, as well as lessons on the masters and the techniques they used.

Please call 619-533-3974 to register.  Limited to 10 artists

Join us as professional artist Judith Shufro introduces a fun new project for children each session. Free and all supplies provided. For ages 5 and up.

Organized by San Diego Region Japanese Speech Contest Committee.  Supported by Teachers of Japanese in Souther California (TJSC)

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(1) Using Music Effectively in the Classroom by Don Quinn (Canyon Crest Academy)

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

This book club discusses fiction works.  This month Fiction Fanatics will be discussing Cutting for Stone by A. Verghese.

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.

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. 

Learn the art of knitting. See how much fun knitting can be. Open to all ages and skill levels. Bring a pair of needles and we'll help get you going; yarn available if needed. See how much fun and gratifying knitting can be!

Join Girl Scouts San Diego for a special reading workshop focused on the 2018 One Book for Kids selection, "Blue Sky, White Stars," written by Sarvinder Naberhaus and illustrated by Kadir Nelson.

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.

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!

Community Singers. No experience necessary. All ages welcome. For more information contact Zulma at zmonsalvo@yahoo.com

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.

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

High school students give free music lessons to children who play the following instruments: piano, cello and violin. Class is currently full for the 2018-2019 school year.

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

Kids make Lego creations. Be creative and have fun!

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

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.

Express yourself in art using watercolors, crayons, markers and paints

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

The tiny-house movement is sweeping the U.S.! Get the inside scoop on how and why people are designing houses that take up about 15 percent of the space of a typical home.

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

Join us as 

Explore the science and magic of the world of Harry Potter through video clips, presentations, discussions, activities and artwork.

Get ready to explore current rocket science and rocket design. The class will culminate in the creation and launch of a testable paper rocket model. Earth-bound space exploration has never been so fun! Space is limited.

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

In celebration with the San Diego History Center's exhibit, LGBTQ+ SAN DIEGO: Stories of Struggles + Triumphs, we will be creating quilt squares to commemmorate stories and share experiences.  Join us throughout the month of November.  D

Take time out of the stressful holiday season and have fun while creating Bath Bombs at the Library!  Bath Bombs are easy to make and fun to give (or keep!) All materials will be provided, please reserve your space online at

Mariachi Ensemble (ages 10+) 

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.

The Old Globe invites you to join us for our FREE performance of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream as part of our annual Globe for All Tour.

Join us for an inspiring author talk on Saturday, November 10th at 2:30pm. In Life After War: Journey to Thrive, author Lily Zhou shares her own stories to help and inspire our heroes to live a beautiful life after war.

“A” Train

Written and Performed by Anne Torsiglieri

Directed by Risa Brainin

Composed by Brad Carroll

The genomic revolution has produced an enormous amount of biological data that is changing medicine and society. Learn how scientists use public databases and freely available computational tools to explore the diversity of life.

From Shakespeare to Sondheim and Disney to Debussy, we welcome you to join Harp & Friends on a journey across genres.

Unsure what to write for your admissions essay? Have you started an essay and want to improve it?

Drop in for this free, walk-in clinic for help with: