The North San Diego Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted by MiraCosta College and funded in part by the Small Business Administration will provide free one-on-one consulting for small business owners.

Qi Gong (Chi Gong) is a simple preventative health method of relaxing and harmonizing the body. These gentle exercises are suitable for any age and health condition.

Preschool Storytime, led by professional storyteller, Marilyn McPhie.

Please join us with your young ones for Preschool Storytime on Thursdays at 9:45 a.m.

Songs, stories, movement, and fun!

We bring the stories to life by involving the children on many levels.  There are thematic props, songs and games which allows the children to have as much fun as possible.  Your children will have a wonderful experience and want to keep

Storytime with music, finger plays, rhymes, and more.

Craig Newton stops by the North Park Library to bring us his super fun multi-instrumental music program!  Get ready to dance and sing to the groovy tunes of Craig Newton! 

Bring in your eReader, tablet or smartphone and our staff will guide you in downloading SDPL's free eBooks and eAudiobooks.  Every Thursday.

Improve your balance and mobility with slow, controlled movement.

Drop in, free tutoring for adults with internet questions.

Meet Library Volunteer, Alvan, at the public computers closest to the Circulation Desk.

Mornings with Master Teachers and Fellowship Artists
Weekdays August 3 – August 23*
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Please arrive 10 minutes early)
La Jolla Riford Library

Delightful program of music and movement for preschool age kids and their caregivers.

Stories and songs introduce early literacy skills in young children.

Enjoy stories read aloud or acted out, singing songs and completing crafts, all geared toward building the skills necessary for success in kindergarten.  For families with preschoolers, ages 3-5.

With the help of some friendly puppets, Little Catbird’s songs come to life, telling stories inspired by nature, make believe and far away lands.  Experience a morning full of theater, music, storytelling, and fun.

Michael Rayner is a juggler beyond belief. He is known for juggling a wheelbarrow on his chin! He’ll be here at the Point Loma Library to perform for children this summer! Don’t miss him!

Join Mr. Larry for a fun storytime with songs, crafts and ABCs and 123s.

Join Miss Alex for a fun hour of songs and stories! Geared toward children ages 0-5. Children under 8 must have their parent's participation.

Join us for Chinese songs, stories and playtime. For toddlers and preschool age children. 

Founded by the County  of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency
 

Join Miss Teri for an engaging preschool storytime that promotes a love of reading and quality together time. Featuring stories, fun, and play!

All young children and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs and rhymes. We hope to see you there!

Join Jennifer Duncan as she leads a special sign language storytime! Using the excitement and fun of signing American Sign Language (ASL) to enhance the reading of well-loved children’s picture books.

Living Coast Discovery Center

Children and their families are invited to an wildlife show with Wild Wonders (www.wildwonders.org), where kids can get up close and personal with fascinating species.

Free SAT preparation courses for high school students of San Diego. 

Join us for arts and crafts in the Children's Art area. Open to all preschoolers.

Foster early literacy!  We will be reading stories, singing, moving, and doing interactive activities.  Storytime geared toward 2 to 4 year olds. 

FREE summer lunches for kids. No proof of income is necessary. All children 18 years and younger are welcome.

It's Back!!  The Summer Fun Café opens on June 19th and serves a hot, nutritious lunch to all children 18 and under, through August 18th.  No registration required, just a good appetite!  Brought to you by the San Diego Unified Scho

It's Back!!  The Summer Fun Café opens on June 19th and serves a hot, nutritious lunch to all children 18 and under, through August 18th.  No registration required, just a good appetite!  Brought to you by the San Diego Unified Scho

Movement for all ages!  Learn balance & strengthening exercises, then practice Form 24. 

Chair yoga is a general term for practices that modify yoga poses so that they can be done while seated in a chair. The chair helps eliminate strain on your joints while increasing stability & balance.

Join us every Thursday for a fun filled family craft hour.  Weekly projects inspired by books, holidays, songs and seasons.  Connect with your family and friends through hands on creativity and take home projects.

Ready to fire up your writing, jump start a novel, or just keep the ideas flowing? Join the San Diego Writers, Ink for a weekly drop-in writing group.

Open to fiber enthusiasts of all kinds. 

Create and play video games during this weekly summer program.  Participants will learn elements of game design and craft their own text-based video games.  At the end of the summer, video games created by participants will be played in

Bring your projects and visit with fellow stitchers! All levels are welcome and instruction is available.

Are you a future robot designer? Master engineer? Explore the mechanics of robotics and learn about design and engineering while having lots and lots of fun!

 Meet with other beginning writers in a supportive environment—share your writing, positively critique others’ work and hear from guest writers.

Learn to play chess for the first time or practice your latest strategies with other players. All skill levels are welcome.

Located in the Teen area, downstairs.

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. Supplies are provided!

FREE summer snacks for kids. No proof of income is necessary. All children 18 years and younger are welcome.

A volunteer pet-provided therapy group brings specially trained dogs into the Mira Mesa Library.  Children have an opportunity to meet the dogs and read their favorite stories to them.

Juggling, comedy and more!

Thursdays are game days at the Clairemont Library! Play board games like: Candyland · Chutes & Ladders · Battleship · Monopoly · Yahtzee · Sorry · Jigsaw puzzles and more!

A reading enrichment for students entering Grades 1-5.  An adult or high school volunteer will tutor the student on the following:  Letter identification, Pronunciation/understanding of individual words, Practice reading aloud, Identifyi

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly tutors will provide assistance!  They'll guide you through math and science assignments, sit with you as you try to sound out words while readin

Join us this summer for sessions designed to prevent "Summer Slide" and help studnets build their Math and Reading skills throughout the summer.  Studnets are assessed at the beginning of each session to see where they need assistance, then g

Interactive arts and crafts program.

Popular children's musical act, Hullabaloo, performs tunes that get both kids and parents tapping their toes and clapping along. For families and children ages 5-12.

Get creative with Legos and Duplo blocks!  All ages welcome! (Children under age 8 must have a parent present in the room during the Lego Builders Club program.)

Parents and kids  can learn to make and take colorful jewelry, lanyards, and other useful objects using mini looms.  For families and children ages 7-12.

Who doesn't love going to the amusement park?  You get to build your own amusement park ride.  This engineering class teaches about scientific method and engineering design process.  You will review potential and kinetic energy, gea

Get ready and feel confident! Learn about the SAT test format and what it means for you. Gain practice and become comfortable with the math, reading & writing portions of the test in this four day workshop series. Completely free.

Join us at Clairemont for crafts and fun! Volunteer Rod leads weekly craft projects that are new and different every time! Fun crafts for the whole family - anything from pencil toppers to bookmarks to decorations. All ages are welcome.

Arts and Crafts for kids.

Play Time may include family friendly Nintendo Wii video games, rainbow bracelets, and board games. Join us for some afternoon fun - play games and create crafts. Ages 5 & up.

Drop in and create art together!

Get excited about science with this high-energy, educational performance filled with interactive demonstrations by the Fleet Science Center’s very own Don’t Try This at Home live stage show: Superhero Science - Everybody wants a super power.