This lap-sit storytime encourages bonding and introduces a love for books by using song, movement, rhythm and rhyme.
Yoga Storytime
Caregivers and children ages 2-8 are welcome to join us for a playful program that incorporates yoga, music, books and games!
Join us for simple stories, fun songs, and plenty of time to play and explore with Early Learning toys. Best for ages 2 and under. Stay for the bubbles at the end!
Bilingual Story Time
Join us every Friday morning for stories and songs. Some stories and songs will be read and sung in Spanish and English.
Chair Yoga promotes circulation, peace, and relaxation. Please wear comfy clothes.
This program repeats on the 1st & 3rd Friday of each month.
Conversation Cafe
Practice your English skills in a friendly, informal setting. Adults of all levels are welcome to join the conversation!
Bring your device to the Circulation Desk, and staff members will show you how to download SDPL's free eBooks and eAudiobooks.
English Preschool Class/Hora del Cuento
Songs and stories. Every Friday at 10:00 a.m. Age 0-5. Children's Story Corner. Children under eight must have parent's participation. Canciones e Historias. Cada Viernes a las 10:00 a.m. Edades 0-5. Equina del cuento de los niños.
Gentle Yoga
Learn basic yoga poses and relaxation techniques. This class is suitable for seniors, expectant mothers, persons with disabilities and people of all ages.
Michael Rayner's Found Object Juggling Show
Join us for our kickoff event for the Summer Reading Program! (June 15-August 15)
Michael's show is a combination of hilarious tricks and uproarious stand-up comedy.
Summer Reading Program Nature by Design with Wild Wonders
Meet a variety of animals up close and personal with Wild Wonders!
Can you use some help at home now the then? Elderhelp is to provide personalized services and information that help seniors remain independent and live with dignity in their own homes.
Parents learn the fundamentals of positive parenting from professors at SDCC. (Students register through the SDCC district for the class.) Families with children are welcome.
Preschool Storytime
Children are invited to a fun storytime with books, singing, and puppets. The first storytime of the month is usually bilingual (Spanish/English).
Join Mr. Luan as he takes you on an energetic and humorous storytime ride! Songs will be sung, character voices will be many! In this program, the stories really do come to life! Oh, yeah: we do a little dancing too!
SIGNS AT PLAY...SIGNING STORYTIME
· Find out what’s going on in your baby’s mind by teaching him/her to sign.
· Strengthen your bond with baby.
· Lessen frustration brought on by miscommunication by giving baby a way to tell you what he/she wants.
Join us during the summer for Homeschool play.
Summer Reading Program Kick-off Event with Pacific Animal Productions! The live animal show "Animal Ecosystems, The Building Blocks of Nature," will inform and entertain kids of all ages!
Miss Fran presents stories and songs for little ones.
Story Time & Crafts with Miss Bari
Entertaining stories and fun crafts for children.
Join us for a fantastic time at the library with stories, rhymes and music! Enjoy a special Wee Reads on June 16th and make a sweet Father's Day craft. Birth-5 y/o
Hear a story, sing songs, make new friends! Bring your baby or young toddler for a fun time at the library with Ms. Angela!
Chair Yoga promotes circulation, peace, and relaxation. Please wear comfy clothes.
Join us every Friday inside the computer lab for help with general questions on computers and their programs.
No advance sign up in required!
Have a fun, varied workout using a mixture of light aerobics including dance steps, chair aerobics, toning with weights and bands, standing leg exercises, balance work, and cool-down stretches.
Have a fun, varied workout using a mixture of light aerobics including dance steps, chair aerobics, toning with weights and bands, standing leg exercises, balance work, and cool-down stretches.
Join a monthly discussion about freebies and bargains available for fun-loving & frugal San Diegans! The discussion will be led by Sally Gary, the author of The Best Deals & Steals in San Diego. This program repeats on the 3rd
Bring a yoga mat and water, wear comfortable clothing, and be prepared to remove your shoes. Ages 14 and older are welcome.
A program that fuses Latin rhythms with easy-to-follow moves. The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt while burning fat.
Thinking Money- Escape Room Challenge
Are you up to the challenge? Can your team complete the mission in the fastest time? Sign up to try our Thinking Money escape room. Solve one financial puzzle to get the next clue. Find all the clues the quickest to win a prize!
Downtown Chess
Are you the next Judith Polgar? Do you have what it takes to dethrone Magnus Carlsen? Come and join us every Friday and be part of the biggest casual chess club in San Diego.
A loosely structured baby-led program of play, music, stories, and songs to encourage your baby’s growth and discovery of the world around them! Welcome to babies 0-2 years & their caregivers.
Chemical Free Home
Roshni Sundaram, Ph.D., will explain ways to minimize exposure to toxic chemicals found in regular store bought cleaning and skin care products by creating your own using Young Living Essential Oils.
Open Lab @ the Innovation Lab
The Innovation Lab is a makersapce on the 3rd floor of Central Library. It's free for everyone to use.
Author Talk - The Fiber Rich Kitchen Cookbook
The diet of today’s society is often very poor and lacking in fiber. Linda Moskovics, a retired librarian from our own Benjamin Branch Library, has always had a passion for food and recipes.
Children's Movie
Enjoy some popcorn while you watch a fun kid's movie. Contact library for movie schedule.
Our monthly Friends of the Library Booksale will be in the basement of the University Heights Library. Please enter from the alley. Member fee is $10 for individual Adult, $5 Individual Senior/Student.
Chess Club
All levels of experience are welcome. All ages, children and adults!
Join us for various family fun activities such as Wii, LEGOs, and a variety of classic board games. For families and children ages 5-12.
Family Game Night
Join us in the Children's Area of Rancho Bernardo Branch Library for board games and more. All ages and skill levels welcome! Fun for the entire family!
Come and join us for a family friendly film every friday.
This week we will be showing "TBD"
MOVIE @ YOUR LIBRARY
Join us for a different (family friendly) movie every Friday.
Kids Meet Mandarin
Kids of all ages are invided to learn basic words, phrases in Mandarin.
Bring your eReader and receive support and guidance on how to use the library's eCollection. Assistance provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
Lego Time
Kids: build, build, BUILD to your heart's content! Our LEGOS can't wait to meet you! Skyscrapers, automobiles, airplanes, spaceships: create these and more! Learn basic building science while having loads of fun!
High-energy cardiovascular workout. People of all fitness levels, and dancing abilities can attend. (Must be ages 18 and up) Instructor: Rosalia Mays
Paws to Read
Children are invited to read to certified therapy dogs to build reading confidence.
Wii gaming with your friends, Get your game on!
Join us for a night of riddles, clues, puzzles, and codes!
Come on your own or in a small group and test your wits.
Can you solve the clues before time is up?
Don't worry, it's safe.
Ages 10 and up.
Bloomsday 2017: Molly's Soliloquy & other Irish Stories
SDPL joins the international Bloomsday festivities on June 16 celebrating James Joyce's legacy and his great novel