Our monthly Friends of the Library Booksale will be in the basement of the University Heights Library. Please enter from the alley.
Knitting Circle
Join our knitting circle for a fun and social knitting experience. Bring your knitting and share stories and knitting tips.
Bluegrass Slow Jam
Bluegrass Jams include bluegrass, old time, swing, rags and blues. we play at a moderate to quick tempo. Bring your instrument and join us!
The Friends of the Mission Hills Branch Library will hold a book sale. Come by and stock up on books while supporting your Library!
Ikebana: Japanese Art of Flower Arranging
Make a beautiful flower arrangement to take home! Classes are taught by master artist Jackie Zhang of the Ohara School of Ikebana.
High energy, Latin inspired dance/exercise class for ages 14 and older.
Exercising your body can help keep your mind fit!
Basic Computer and Smart Device Help
We can help you get started.
1st Saturday: How to set up an email account
2nd Saturday: How to navigate the internet
3rd Saturday: Basics of Microsoft Word
4th Saturdays: Your basic computer questions answered
Various Saturdays at 10:00 a.m.
Please call or come in to sign up.
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.
Knitting Circle: Saturday
Knit our community together, while we either learn how to knie or work on our own projects. Please bring yarn, needles, your project, and come ready to knit with Eileen Adler. This programs repeats on the 3rd Saturday of each month, as
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!
Chinese Language Book Club
Chinese Language Book Club (Book Scent) held on the third Saturday of every month.
Weekly Dance Classes
Saturday dance classes offered in the Annex by the San Diego Ballet. The breakdown for ages and style is:
10:00am- 11:00am Ballet 1 ages 7+
11:00am- 12:00pm Jazz ages 7+
12:00pm- 1:00pm Ballet 2 ages 12+
Crafts for Children
Stop by the library to created a fun, free craft! Craft supplies will be available 10:00-2:00 in the Children's area of the library.
Arts & Crafts for Kids
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 third Saturday of the month storytime is made available for working parents and their babies, toddler, preschoolers up to ages 5.
Paws for Reading
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,
Paws to Read with Love on a Leash
Come practice your reading or storytelling skills with Finnegan a certified therapy dog with San Diego Love on a Leash!
Summer Reading Program Kickoff Party feat. Michael Rayner!
Come see Michael Rayner, “The Man Who Can Juggle Anything”. He’s been on TV and now he’s in your library! Come join in the fun! All ages and families welcome.
Snapology – A Hands-On Learning LEGO® Experience
Build with LEGO® bricks as you learn about the world!
Children's Craft Time
Kids can develop their artistic skills while enjoying a fun craft time.
Sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Jennifer Duncan.
This yoga class is suitable for beginners but will offer modifications and variations that challenge advanced students.
Fun crafts for the whole family! Anything from various paper crafts to making slime! All ages welcome! Younger children may need assistance from parents.
Group Guitar lessons starti April 15th and end on June 17th.
ADULT (13+) 11:00 PM – 12:00 PM
AGES 7 – 12 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
Summer Reading Program Kick-Off Party
Sign up for the Summer Reading Program and celebrate with crafts, cookies, face painting and a clown!
Plus, join Ronald McDonald for his "BookTime" program at 11:30-12:30.
Come and get a great low-impact workout and have fun!
Get creative and make art each week with Ms. Cheryl.
Russian Handwriting Class
Open to all ages. Classic and typing scripts are taught.
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.
Free course to deepen your knowledge and practice of meditation.
NC A&T State University - San Diego Alumni Meeting
Chinese Storytime
Join us for a bilingual Chinese language storytime meant to introduce Chinese language, culture, and storytelling to young minds.
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.
Healthy Back Yoga
This is a gentle paced class combining breath work and postures (asanas) to relax, heal and stretch the back. This all-level class will include many postures that focus on all areas of the back, while building strength in the legs.
Enjoy working on a new craft each week. Bring a friend and have fun!
Start your summer off with STEAM and have some fun with the scientists of Mad Science! Learn about crazy chemical reactions, the amazing properties of acids and bases, and the greatness of gravity!
For students grades 6-8. Do you enjoy math and are eager for a new challenge? Learn new math concepts and strategies known for math competitions. Prepare for math Olympiads
Join the La Jolla/Riford Library's Teen Council!
Help the library make decisions about how to best serve teens in our community.
Meets once monthly. Free snacks! Ages 12-18.
Saturday in Jeremy Henwood Park and the Performance Annex
Cultural Performances, Family and Youth Activities, Refugee-made Crafts and Goods, Community Resources, Cultural Tables
Painting with the Masters - Acrylic Painting Class
Artist and instructor Donna Davis will show parents and children the basics of acrylic painting and by the end of the class you will have a painting to take home! Call the Clairemont Library at 858-581-9935 to sign up.
Do you like to experiment with weird food? Have you ever decorated a cake pop or make a bursting boba? Well let’s do this.
This is for TEENS ONLY, no kids or adults allowed.
Are you facing a decision or complicated situation? How Do You Know When You Know? introduces ways of recognizing what you truly want and what matters most.
Special features include:
· Stories about “moments of knowing”
Local author Bridget Burton reads and sings songs from her book, Annie Kai Lani: Kauai's Favorite Pup. A craft and refreshments will follow. For families with children of all ages.
Kids make a Lego creation that will be displayed in the library. Be creative and have fun! No sign-up needed. Appropriate for ages 3 to 8 years.
Western Union Assassin - Staged Reading
The La Jolla Theatre Ensemble presents a world premiere staged reading of San Diegan Paul-David Halem's black comedy Western Union Assassin.
Bike Kitchen: Walk-Up Service
Volunteer 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.
eReader/Tech Clinic
Need help understanding how to use your tablet or mobile phone? Learn how to access SDPL’s digital content and other eResources.
Bring in your device for hands-on, one-on-one help to answer general questions about your device.
Friend's of the Library Book Sale
Join us for an outdoor book sale. All proceeds go back to the Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library.
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.
All ages and skill levels welcome! Any players from beginner to advanced! 20 minute matches. Registration can be done over the phone or in person.
Adult Coloring Club - Tierrasanta Chapter
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.
Design Your Own Story: Writing for Tweens with Sally Pla
Like writing or want to start?
Exploring Bacterial Diversity - A Bio Tech Workshop
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 the bacterial diversity around your—safely!
Summer Jazz Concert with Peter Rutman
Join us for free jazz concert by local pianist, Peter Rutman.
Mozart's Marriage (of Figaro)
Where do the best composers of all time get their inspiration? Almost always from THE WORDS. Dr.