Day Calendar

My Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, but to perform them as well!

My Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, but to perform them as well!

Meet for a different book selection every third Tuesday of the month. Read the book East of Eden by John Steinbeck and then join a lively book discussion here at Balboa Branch Library.

An instructor from Silver Age Yoga will lead a yoga program that can be done on a mat or a chair.  Silver Age Yoga is a 501(c)(3) whose mission is to provide health enhancing yoga classes for seniors.  Although this program is designed 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.

Come learn a new skill or start up an old hobby while you make new friends! Have you ever found yourself needing to keep your hands busy while you sit, or in need of some way to express yourself through art? 

Today, join us for a special Trash Truck Storytime.  Meet one of our hardworking refuse workers, see a truck up close and learn how you can help the earth.

All ages welcome. No reservation required.

Come join us every Tuesday at 11:30am for Music and Motion! This program is designed to introduce babies and toddlers to music, dance and instruments. We will learn new motor skills, shake our sillies out and sing at the top of our lungs.

You can save lives by participating in the Red Cross Blood Drive at Rancho Peñasquitos Branch Library!

Blood supplies are dangerously low. All blood types needed now!

Work on your flexibility, strength building and quiet your mind with functional movement practice. Participate at your own ability. Wear flexible clothing and bring any preferred yoga equipment.

Storybox Kamishibai Storytime

Before TV and comic books existed in Japan, there was kamishibai, or paper theater. 

Come one, come all to this story time designed for little ones and their caregivers. Enjoy songs, rhymes, and books with captivating illustrations. 

The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software.

Featuring a music studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so much more!

Kids 1st through 8: This summer we will be available to help students build on their math and reading skills to prevent the dreaded "summer slide"!

Help your child explore and reinforce their knowledge of the alphabet this summer! Through engaging Animal Alphabet crafts, songs, letter writing, and activities, your child will build a solid foundation for reading.

Baby Play & Learn is designed to support the development of children ages 0-24 months. This program includes stories, rhymes, songs, and movement activities  followed by an open play time.

Whether you are learning or have several works in progress, Stitchin' Time is your time to knit, crochet, or sew alongside other friendly crafters. 

Young explorers, dive into biology, chemistry, and physics with our FUN two-day workshop at the Pacific Highlands Ranch Library, led by passionate high school students eager to share their love for science!

DIY Tuesdays

Open to the public and are free of charge. Play variety board games.

This adult art class features drawing and painting while enjoying relaxing music and socializing with others. No previous experience is needed. All supplies provided.

Sharon Katz, founder of The Peace Train Project and Band, will direct a summer camp at Central Library on Monday June 16th; Tuesday June 17th, Wednesday June 18th; Friday June 20th and Saturday June 21st from 1.00pm-3.00pm

Join us for our Book Club, which meets on the third Tuesday of every month.  The June selection is Trust by Hernan Diaz.  We hope to see you there!  Copies of the book will be available at the front desk.

Bring your current project and crochet along with our library staff. Want to learn how to crochet? We'll supply the materials to teach you. Stuck on a project or have questions? We'll help you with it. Knitters are also welcome!

DYH@L Presents: Summer Enrichment
Drop in hours: 1pm-4pm 

Join others in a friendly game of Scrabble. Enjoy going letter-to-letter with your fellow wordsmiths and keep those wits sharp. Beginner or expert, all are welcome.

Learn about the basic foundation of Environmental Sciences! This course builds an understanding of the living world, environmental issues, and sustainability through engaging activities, demos, and instruction. 

Join Bernadette with Silver Age Yoga for gentle yoga classes that can be done on a mat or seated in a chair.

All skill levels are welcome. Please bring your mat and water.

Space is limited. First come, first served.

Learn about city jobs and the application process!

Join The League of Amazing Programmers for an exciting Hour of Code at Mission Valley Library! Discover the power of Python programming and learn the fundamentals from expert instructors.

Dive into the world of video games at the San Diego Public Library’s 3rd annual Game Jam! Learn the basics of game development and design, then collaborate in teams to build your own game using Godot, RenPy, or Scratch.

Don't stop learning this Summer! Come practice your reading or math skills, then join us for crafts or games! Enjoy our free educational worksheets or learn how to create something new. 
 

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?

Creative Collective promotes wellness and enrichment through art-making experiences. Join our open-ended art-making program where you are free to be creative and expressive with many different forms of art!

Never used a computer before or have very little experience? Learn basic computer skills on one of our computers with guidance from one of our staff.

We’ll go over:

Look! Over there! Coming out of that library! It's  . . . BOOKMAN! Using the superpower of reading, BOOKMAN has magically traveled all around the world – even into space!

Join this drop-in knitting group where knitters of all skill levels meet and knit. Bring your work in progress and share in the knitting community.

Learn to knit or bring your WIP's.  Materials will be provided. 

Come all lego-philes and create your own architectural masterpiece, engineering feat, or artistic expression. For ages 3 and up.

FREE and open to all, but great for Grades 9 to 12, College and young Graduates!

Learn, play, and create with LEGOs!

Children can build with LEGOs and display their creations in the library.

Youth in grades 4-8 are invited to join our History Matters Book Club for Middle Graders for the last meeting of the school year! 

Teens and tweens ages 10–18 are invited to unleash their creativity at Sketch Night!

Join us every Tuesday afternoon for stories and songs for all ages!

Join us for a variety of teen activities every Tuesday!

Come have some laughs watching Sparkles the Clown do magic and create huge bubbles. 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Clairemont Library

Join us each Tuesday as teen volunteers read one-on-one with children of all ages. 

A GREAT way for children to build reading skills through positive reinforcement from a teen role model. 

Stretch your imagination and discover the artist within you've always known existed! Create fabulous crafts! In this program, get detailed instructions on how to make a craft you'll be able to take home!

Join Shelly and Tim for fun afternoons of ukulele strum along! All skill levels and ages are welcome to come and participate in this informal, weekly event. Please note that these are NOT lessons.

Have you always wanted to learn how to play chess or improve your skills? If you have never played before, or are just looking for someone to practice with, join us for some friendly competition!  All supplies are provided.

Level Up your knowledge of animals from around the world during this interactive presentation from Zovargo.  Participants will have the chance to meet a variety of animals up close.

Let's play chess!  All ages and skill levels are welcome to play casual games in our relaxed setting. 

Join us every Tuesday in the summer for hands-on projects recommended for ages 10+!

This week's project: Make colorful embroidery thread bracelets to wear yourself or trade with friends.

Paint the pieces and then use wood glue to construct your own birdhouse! 

Limited supplies of birdseed will also be provided for participants to take home.

Join us for a new fun biweekly craft for children on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays in June at 4pm...Let's Get Crafty with Miss Gaby!

Join City Ballet of San Diego for "A Book and a Ballerina!" Enjoy listening to a read-aloud, hearing from a professional ballerina, and learning some basic dance steps.

University City Community Association (UCCA) meeting. The organization provides and promotes civic, cultural, social, educational and recreational development and improvement in University City.

SDVLP is hosting a Juneteenth Small Business Legal Clinic taking place on June 17th! This clinic is intended to provide small business legal information to up and coming entrepreneurs as well as allowing for free one-

Got stuck on borrowing an eBook? Need help setting up that new tablet? Bring your questions and devices to receive one-on-one assistance with:

· Cloud Library, SDPL to Go

· iPad, iPhone, MacBook

Practice english conversation with your peers. To learn more please call at 619-533-3968 or email:Echavez@sandiego.gov 

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Join us for a free Movie Night where we will be showing The Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.  Attendees will enjoy free popcorn and beverages while supplies last.  

Bring your ideas to life at our Mobile Maker Lab in the Mission Hills-Hillcrest Library. Learn to use various programs and equipment  such as our 3D printer and die cut machine powered by Silhouette Studio.

Join us every Tuesday from 5-5:30pm for Create! At the Library, featuring a new craft each week. This program is for youth aged 5-11, that will develop fine motor skills and creativity. 

Join the group for a discussion of James by Percival Everett. You can pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk.

The Book Club meets every third Tuesday of the month.

Do you want to learn how to integrate more fruits, vegetables and whole grains into your diet, in a way that is tasty and doesn’t leave you feeling deprived of the foods you want?  Sign-up for our hands-on cooking classes.  We will teach

San Diego Writers Ink welcomes Fiction writers at any stage to join the Fiction Focused Writing Group located inside the Pacific Highlands Ranch Library.

Come enjoy a pajama party with us in the cozy, downstairs reading nook! 

We invite community members to learn about historic oppression and systemic racism and share their lived experiences for personal and community empowerment.

Do you enjoy listening to a good story? Being read to is enjoyable for everyone! Every 3rd Tuesday of the month we will read two short stories out loud to you.

Founded in 1959, the San Diego Coineers Club was created to educate people about collecting coins and share information.

Three female African-American mathematicians play a pivotal role in astronaut John Glenn's launch into orbit while dealing with racial and gender discrimination.

2016 · 127 minutes · PG

Prepare to be amazed by Allen Oshiro's astonishing magic tricks. Join us for a show of mystery, wonder, and fun presented by Allen Oshiro!

Snuggle up to a great book at Pajama Storytime. Put on your pajamas and head to the Tierrasanta library to join us for a special, evening Storytime.

Here we discuss the best true crime books.  While the stories can be gruesome and the characters repulsive, the stories entertain and often promote considerations of sociological and psychological perspectives.  We will discuss the narra

Join us for casual, friendly conversation designed to increase participants' comfort with the English language and maybe make new friends.  

Listen to stories in English and Chinese, learn some ballet moves, and stick around for coloring after the lesson!

Ages 2-6. No registration necessary.