Day Calendar

Join us for our virtual camp! We'll be blending arts and crafts with a world full of wintery stories. Campers will make snow scenes, learn all about winter animals, and explore all things winter.

Stop by the Kensington-Normal Heights Branch Library on Mondays for The Den: a Monday Morning Koffee Klatch In-Person "Ask Me Anything (AMA)" program.  The event is a session with the Branch Manager, Erni Barros, to answer questions and get f

NEED TECH HELP AND TECH RESOURCES?!

The City of San Diego and the San Diego Futures Foundation are offering FREE Digital Navigator drop-in services.

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance (Tai Ji Quan) has been shown to improve balance and mobility and reduce the risk of falls.  People of all ability levels are welcome.  This class can be conducted from a seated or standing position.&nbsp

ENCORE! is an enrichment program designed for seniors, made possible by Villa Musica and the National Endowment for the Arts. A various select of musicians perform monthly at the City Heights library for a lunch time recital.

San Diego Opera’s Words and Music program is a collection of long-term in-school, after-school, and summer artist residencies.

STORIES, IMAGINATION & MORE

Each week we will practice our early literacy skills by:

· using our imagination,

Join us in this dancing storytime that geared towards toddlers and their parents. Enjoy new and classic stories of all kinds and get ready to get all those wiggles out and dance away the jiggles and pent up energy!

Join us for 4 days packed full of engaging winter STEAM activities!  Each of the days will focus on a different winter wonder; from plants and animals to the night sky.  

A Mah Jong Group for adults is meeting every Monday and Thursday from 1:00pm-3:30pm. Knowledge of American Mah Jong rules is required to play. Please bring your own Mah Jong tiles if possible.

Mindful meditation can help lower heart rate, respiration, blood pressure, and stress.  Instructors from the Healthy Adventures Foundation will lead participants in meditative breathing, a contract/relax exercise, and guided imagery.  At

Improve your computer skills or learn how to navigate the internet.  The Access 4 All Express offers FREE in-person classes for people of all skill levels.  Don't have a device?  One can be provided to you free during the class, or

Come join us for a variety of family activities and a free movie showing!  All supplies are included.

Need to finish some homework, work on a project, study for a test, or just relax and read a book away from the distractions at home?

Join us for a series of fun arctic activities from 3:30-5:30 through the Children’s Library! All materials provided.

Join us every Monday for LEGO Power Hour! Build your own creations to display in our library.  Program will take place in our study rooms 3 and 4. 

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS4. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Gang Beasts and more. 

In this Japanese tradition, a professional storyteller reveals a series of illustrations contained in a storybox as the narrative unfolds.  Before TV & comic books existed in Japan, there was Kamishibai (kami = paper; shibai = theatre).&n

Celebrate the holidays by making some gingerbread houses. First come first served.

Free play with LEGO bricks encourages creativity and improves social skills. Designed for ages 5+

Teen Book Club is for grade 7 and up and meets on the 4th Monday of each month (in December and May, we'll meet on the 3rd Monday) from 5-6pm. Read the monthly book and join a lively discussion.

Join us for a celebration of all things winter!  This drop in program will feature crafts, cookie decorating, treats  and a secret workshop for children to make gifts for parents and caregivers.  

Join us at the Mira Mesa Library for the return of our Annual Christmas Ornament Making Event! There will be a variety of ornaments to make, as well as seasonal beverages and treats.

Exchange your clothes and toys and extend the lifespan of the items you bring in. Drop off up to 5 pieces and take some home free of charge! Who doesn’t love free clothes and toys?

Kids can enjoy being creative by building with LEGO blocks and DUPLO bricks. It's a great opportunity for exploring with new ideas, as well as sharing concepts and strategies with other attendees.

Practice your scissor skills and creativity at the library! Join us as we create ornaments for the holiday season! All materials will be provided, parent supervision required.

Our expert will assist with design during the workshop and demonstrate how to use the 3D print machine. Participants will be notified once their 3D prints are ready for pickup!  Geared to ages 7 to 17.  Limit 20.  Reg

Learn and practice meditation, improve harmony at home and at work, and build your wisdom and inner peace.  This secular and modern approach to traditional Buddhist teachings is led by Ashley Davis, co-founder of The Center for Harmonious Liv

Come join us every Monday at 5:30pm in the children's area for pajama storytime. Children are encouraged to come in their pajamas and enjoy stories read by their local librarian. A arts and crafts activity will follow every storytime. 

WRAP IT UP -  At our Wrapping Paper Swap and Gift Wrapping Party!

Have presents to wrap for your family, children, and friends? 

Explore New Worlds! Embark on Epic Adventures!

Have you ever wanted to play role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons, but didn't know where to start? 

Synopsis

After accidentally falling into Santa Claus' gift sack, a human baby is raised at the North Pole, growing up to believe he is an elf.

Swing dance comes to the library!  Swing Dancing San Diego will lead a free introductory lesson and host a rooftop dance under the Dome!

Join us for pajama storytime with...sign language basics to foster early literacy skills.

This program is offered inside in our Community Room, and no registration is required.

Join us for family movie night at the library. On the outskirts of Whoville lives a green, revenge-seeking Grinch who plans to ruin Christmas for all the citizens of the town. This film is rated PG.

Join Ms. Krystal in the IDEA Lab to learn how to use TinkerCAD to make basic 3D models and get an introduction to other software that you can use on your own to make 3D models at home.

This month at Crafts for Grown Ups, we'll be making trendy resin jewelry! Come get creative and make these adorable resin jewelry pieces!

Come build your creations while making new friends!  All Legos will be supplied by the North University Community Branch Library.  Your creation may even be featured in our display case!

Join the Left Coast Quintet and friends for a magical evening of holiday cheer at the Pacific Beach Library. LCQ is thrilled to host a free holiday concert that will enchant you with recognizable melodies and festive tunes.

*Must register to each adult gardening class individually!

Gardening Class Itinerary: 

 November 13, 6-7:30pm: Planning

Join OB Library staff and the Friends of the Ocean Beach Library for a cozy evening of festive songs. We'll gather and sing and share hot chocolate, cookies, and good cheer. All ages welcome.

Put on your favorite PJs and join Ms. Carrie in the Community Room Monday evenings for a pajama storytime.

Pajamas are encouraged, but not required. No sign up required.