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!

Come and join us for stories, songs and fun every Friday morning!

Join us for a storytime that fosters early literacy!  Features books, songs, action rhymes, and finger plays that invite participation.

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. 

Discussions on history, travel, cuisine, finance and technology.

Jewelry Making, take home something you made yourself! Make your own earrings and/or other pieces of jewelry with an experienced crafter. Space is limited, please call (858)552-1655 to RSVP.

For Toddlers 18 – 36 months and accompanying adults.  Singing, stories, dancing and yoga:  a different program every week.  Limited to first 30 families upon arrival.  

Children are invited to a fun storytime with books, singing, and puppets. The first storytime of the month is usually bilingual (Spanish/English).

Join us for STEAM Story Time, a story time program with a focus on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. This interactive program will include stories and a hands-on experiment or craft.

· 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.

Miss Fran presents stories and songs for little ones.

Join us for a fantastic time at the library with stories, rhymes, and music followed by playtime with terrific toys, puzzles and more.

Make new friends, hear a story and spend quality time with the baby or toddler in your life at the library!

Join us every Friday inside the computer lab for help with general questions on computers and their programs.

No advance sign up in required!

Learn fundamental and advanced creative writing techniques. Offered by S.D. Continuing Ed

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.

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.

Jewelry Making, take home something you made yourself! Make your own earrings and/or other pieces of jewelry with an experienced crafter. Space is limited, please call (858)552-1655 to RSVP.

We’ve brought the yoga studio to our community!

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.

The Friends of the La Jolla Library presents Film Noir Classics, shown on the second Friday of every month at 2:00pm.

In celebration of Teen Read Week this year, we are asking all teens to 'Unleash Your Story' through your very own book trailer.

Memories in the Making is a unique program for individuals with Alzheimer's disease & related dementias to have fun by expressing themselves through art.  This program repeats on the 2nd Friday of each month. 

All ages are welcome. A tournament is featured on each month with prizes for winners.

Join us to learn about the latest research providing insights into how to make lifestyle choices that may help you keep your brain and body healthy as you age, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for he

If you have tech questions about your phone, tablet or laptop, bring them in and talk to our expert. This informal learning session will help you get the most from your devices.

Wii gaming with your friends, get your game on!

A movie presentation of the book club selection:  The Girl on the Train.  In celebrate of Otay Mesa-Nestor Library's 41st anniversary cake will be provided.

Drawing, painting, crafting, creating...whatever the project, we'll be having fun expressing ourselves and inventing new creations! For preK - 6 graders. Some project have small pieces so parental supervision is recommended!

Join us for a visit & activities with children’s author Dee Leone.

All levels of experience are welcome. All ages, children and adults!

All "master builders" are welcome to take on a LEGO challenge each session, or build something unique, working together or solo.  For children and families ages 5-12.  2nd and 4th Fridays, 3:30-5:00pm.

Join us for a different (family friendly) movie every Friday.

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.

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!

Get ready for Halloween this year with one of Pacific Paranormal Investigations’ enlightening multimedia presentations on the science and pseudoscience of paranormal investigating.  Learn what skeptical inquiry is and how it’s used in the que

Learn basic coding in Java and Python.

Students must bring their own Windows or Mac laptop.

Ages 10 years through 12th grade are welcome.

Learn how to do this beautiful paper-craft technique.  Materials provided.  Adults only (for their safety, no children allowed in the room).  Limited to 20 maximum.  Registration recommended.

Join us for fun crafts. Geared towards children, but all ages are welcome.

Children are invited to read to certified therapy dogs to build reading confidence.