In observance of Veterans Day, stop by and craft a handmade card to share with a veteran.
English as a Second Language Class (ESL)
Free, non-credit, English as a Second Language Class for adults, presented by Palomar College:
Skills & Accomplishments
Many job seekers have difficulty identifying and presenting their best skills to prospective employers. Define and identify your skills and leverage them as impressive accomplishment statements on your résumé and job interview.
An inclusive story time for ages 3-5 years, of all abilities, especially those with special needs. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and free play in a small group setting. 2nd, 3rd and 4th Wednesdays, 10:30- 11:00 a.m.
Join our Children’s Librarian Miss Luz for stories, songs, fingerplays, and lots of fun! This Storytime is designed especially for children ages 2-4. This program meets every Wednesday.
join us for a fun class full of games and creative movement.
Join us for a class to learn or review basic computer skills like Google, Facebook, email and more. Space is limited. Sign up at the front desk or call 858-573-1396.
Veterans Resource Center
Mission Valley's Veterans Connect at the Library Veterans Resource Center can be the connection vets need for help. Our skilled volunteers can help veterans with finding employment, accessing health benefits, buying a home, and other needs.
Little ones are able to make noise, play, and meet new friends. This is a loosely structured, baby-led program of play, music, bubbles, songs and more. For babies and toddlers 0-2 years.
Join us for a free dance class that combines ballet, creative movement, and tumbling. Children will learn basic dance skills, creativity, coordination, musicality, and rhythm!
Weekly projects are designed to introduce various art techniques and inspire creative process.
Are you looking to expand your technology skills? Do you need guidance in how best to use your tablet or phone? Would you like support setting up email or exploring library services? We're here to help!
Food will be distributed started at 12:30 until food runs out or 2:00 pm. Open to all.
SA - Knit-a-Bit!
Looking to meet up and work with other knitting and crocheting enthusiasts?
We’ve brought the yoga studio to our community!
Early literacy lapsit storytime with music, fingerplays and books. Encourages language learning and cognitive development for young babies. Gives parents an opportunity to meet other parents while babies socialize and play.
Instructors are from Silver Age Yoga. Every class utilizes chairs but please bring your own exercise mat if desired. No reservations required.
Join the La Jolla/Riford Library's Literary Book Club for lively discussions of today's modern literature.
Enjoy educational puzzles, toys and games during your library visit. Toys and games are available for Library Use only. They may be checked out during the below times only in the Children’s Area with a Library Card! TOYS are appr
Kids will tackle challenges on the action-packed Egg Drop Cliff where they will learn about the Mermaid’s Purse and create their own version of an Egg Protector that includes a parachute to protect their tribal egg.
After-School Special
Join us for funny books, silly songs, and creative crafts! A great opportunity for kids to learn and work together in a casual setting. Every Wednesday. Ages 4-9.
Don’t wait to Communicate! Open a window into your baby’s mind and personality with Baby Sign Language, and give your child a better way to commmunicate what she needs and wants.
Gain basic skills on using a computer, surfing the internet printing web pages, and using email. Sign-up at the Information Desk or call the RB Library.
Fun with 3D Design and Printing for Beginners (Lab)
Volunteers will help you create, design, and print objects in 3D! All ages welcome!
Silver Age Yoga is designed so that seniors can safely participate at their level of comfort. Bring a yoga mat and water, wear comfortable clothing, and be prepared to remove your shoes.
PB Friends of the Library Meeting
Get involved and offer input on our library’s future! All library lovers are welcome. The PB Friends of the Library meet on the 2nd Wednesday of most months.
Do Your Homework @ the Library
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Coaches will provide assistance! They'll guide you through math and science assignments, sit with you as you try to sound out words while readi
Do Your Homework @ The Library
Homework centers are open free of charge for students in need of homework help. No pre registration is required.
Do Your Homework @ the Library
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Coaches will provide assistance! They'll guide you through math and science assignments, sit with you as you try to sound out words while readi
Do Your Homework @ the Library
Homework help is free to students & their families. Pre-registration is not required.
Do Your Homework @ The Library
The Homework Center is open:
· Monday & Thursday: 3-6 PM
· Tuesday & Wednesday: 3-7 PM
Homework help is free to students & their families. Pre-registration is not required.
Homework Help/Ayuda con la Tarea
If you're in grades K-8 and you need help with your homework, stop by and let one of our tutors help you out.
Join us the second Wednesday of each month for fun and trendy DIY crafts for teens.
Lego Club
Join our Lego Club every Wednesday with our very own lego expert, Ms. Victoria for cool projects and talking shop. Open to all ages but adult supervision needed for ages under 5.
In Seminar Room 4, downstairs.
Jammin' @ the Library: Guitar Instruction
Jammin’ @ the Library program offers free beginning guitar instruction for teens and adults at the San Diego Public Library’s Central Library in a series of group lessons. The program is for ages 12 and up.
Homework Help
Looking for a pleasant environment to do your homework? We have qualified homework coaches, study supplies, a friendly workspace, and a library of resources!
Join us for fun crafts. Geared towards children, but all ages are welcome.
Children and teens develop and nurture their creative talents in Anime/Manga Art. No registration required. Materials provided.
Do you want to learn how to use our eCollection like a pro? Stop by during this walk-in service with your device and get guidance, tips and advice on how to navigate the eCollection.
Lego Builders Club
Learn, play, and create with LEGOs! Children can build with LEGOs and display their creations in the library.
Painting with Ms. Ana
Paint high, paint low. Paint often so that your heart's all aglow. Join Ms. Ana as she helps guide you through a fun paint session!
Listen to stories about animals, natural phenomena, basic scientific principles, culture, and much more. Each session will also feature a craft or a simple experiment. This program is recommended for children ages 6 through 10. &n
Homework Help
Volunteer led homework help for students in grades K-12.
Presented by Mad Science, learn about excavating and recovering fossils in this informative and fun program. Explore the world of dinosaurs, see how they lived and what they ate. Students make a cast of a T-Rex tooth.
Homework Help @ Balboa Library
Homework Help is back at Balboa Library! We are pleased to offer this program for our Kindergarten through 8th grade students. Miss Heidi, our volunteer, will assist students with their homework questions. Come and welcome Miss Heidi.
Join us and be a part of the positive change that the Logan Heights Teen Advisory Group has been working hard towards since 2009. Group meets the second and fourth Wednesday of every month.
Brahma Kumaris: Vivir Sin Stress
Brahma Kumaris presenta: Vivir Sin Stress. Te compartiremos las tecnicas y procesos de como vivir sin stress. Spanish program.
Kids can have fun and get creative while building with LEGO.
FREE CITIZENSHIP CLASSES
WHAT: FREE classes to prepare for the Citizenship Test and Interview for all English levels
WHEN: 10-Week course starting October 17th
Craft Time
Fun crafts for children of all ages!
Coloring is not just for kids! Find out why coloring for adults is the latest & greatest way to de-stress! Come and spend some time relaxing with this mindful and calm creative expression.
Coloring Club for Everyone
Come indulge your artistic side and color your cares away at this fun and relaxing event! Bring your own coloring book or use some of the fun pages provided by the library!
Great Read Alouds by Ms. Terri (for K-2nd graders)
Come and enjoy terrific stories and practice listening skills. We look forward to seeing you.
(Kindergarteners - 2nd Grade)
Page Turners Book Club
This book club discusses both fiction and non-fiction works. Please inquire at the Circulation Desk for the current selection.
Storytime and Craft
Come and join us for a fun filled hour of stories & crafts. Each Storytime we read a picture book and create a craft that’s on theme. Always free and open to all ages, but recommended for kids 5 and up and families.
This is a community meeting featuring updates from law enforcement, fire-rescue service, legislative and other community leaders. All are welcome.
Game Night
Board games, chess, trivia - we've got an assortment for your amusement! All ages welcome.
GENERATIONS: Chicana/os On The Move: Activists, Writers, Artists and Filmmakers: A Three Month Series
This month Chicana/os On the Move features Migration, Immigration, and Human Rights. This discussion and informational session will be moderated by San Diego State University Professor of Chicana
Free homework tutoring for students K-10th grade. No registration.
Learn about the Paranormal!
Learn about the science -- and pseudoscience -- of paranormal investigating. Learn what skeptical inquiry is and how it's used in the quest for paranormal phenomena. Explore the universal cultural attitudes about ghosts.
This free seminar is for parents of children or adolescents with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) who would like to understand Executive Function Skills, key strategies for reducing the stress of homework, have calmer mornings and a
Toastmasters International Speaking Club
Graduation Ceremony!
Join us to learn about how normal aging affects thinking and memory and what factors affect resilience and vulnerability to cognitive decline.
Woekshop hosted by San Diego State University.
Jazz at the RB Library
Entertaining jazz music with Peter Sprague's Planet Cole Porter. Peter Sprague takes hold of the classic songs of Cole Porter and presents them in a new color of samba, funk, salsa, and jazz.
A full half hour of children’s music! Mr. Mark plays the guitar and leads the singing with new and traditional children’s songs. We supply the maracas and the lyrics. It is great fun, come join us!
Ballet Folklorico
Promotes education and appreciation of culture and folklore through music, dance and traditional arts.
Join us in welcoming Ms. Samar, volunteer ESL language coach! Ms.
Great Books You May Have Missed
Thousands of new books are published every year. Your time is valuable, so how do you decide what to read next?
Our team of Librarians will book-talk great new books that will beat Amazon's recommendations any day!
Law Day Planning Meeting - Araceli Martinez, Esq.
Children and their families are invited to join us for stories and songs on Wednesdays @ 6:30 p.m. Feel free to come dressed in your pajamas!
Carmel Mountain Ranch and Sabre Springs Community Committee
November's free family music program is sponsored by the Friends of the Carmel Valley Library. Duo Elena, harpist Elena Mashkovtseva and flutist Elena Yarritu, will present an eclectic program of works by Mozart, Sierra, Paganini, and Piazzolla.
San Diego is now the showcase for Comic Book arts thanks to IDW Media, the Comic Book and Graphic Arts publisher located in Liberty Station.