Need help with the computer?  Come in for one-on-one assistance.

According to the Mayo Clinic, "If stress has you anxious, tense and worried, consider meditation. Spending even a few minutes in meditation can restore your calm and inner peace."  Every Saturday except the 1st Saturday of the month.

Join our knitting circle for a fun and social knitting experience. Bring your knitting and share stories and knitting tips.

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!

Free Citizenship Classes provided by Montgomery Adult School.

Be part of lively group discussions of a variety of genres .  Facilitated by Kathi Diamant.

Learn how to use a computer!

Aprenda a usar una computadora

Bilingual/bilingue 

Various Saturdays at 10:00 a.m.

Please call or come in to sign up.

Join Craig as he shares versions of some of the standard holiday songs from a variety of cultures.  Holidays include Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year’s, the Winter Solstice, and Kwanzaa.  An eclectic array of instruments are presented and s

High school students give free music lessons to children who play the following instruments: saxophone, clarinet, flute, trumpet. Registration required. Register online at http://sayamusic.org.

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.

Led by Clémence, a native French speaker, French Bench is an opportunity for people who already have some French language skills to practice with others who want to improve their fluency. 

Knit our community together, while we either learn how to knit 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!

Join us for a special Storytime with Santa!

Chinese Language Book Club (Book Scent) held on the third Saturday of every month.

Children will have an opportunity to roll up their sleeves and get creative every Saturday during the summer.  Materials will be provided for young artists to explore, create and let their imagination loose!  Saturdays, 10:00 am-2:00 pm

This 3rd Saturday of the month storytime is made available for working parents and their babies, toddler, preschoolers up to ages 5.

Let's get creative!  Color, paint, draw, and create a variety of fun and easy art and craft projects!  Held every Saturday.

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!

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,

Come practice your reading or storytelling skills with Finnegan a certified therapy dog with San Diego Love on a Leash!

Kids can improve their reading skills by reading aloud to a therapy dog.

Build with LEGO® bricks as you learn about the world! Topics and subjects change with each class and may include science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM), as well as robotics and animation! Registration is required.

Kids can develop their artistic skills while enjoying a fun craft time.

Are you an enthusiastic singer or musicians?  Please dust off your instrument and join our impromptu “Musicians of Modest Talent” live band.  The more the merrier!

Sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer Duncan!

Come learn some simple signs and songs at this fun weekly event!

Join us and pianist Drew Massicot for an intimate musical performance of popular sing-a-long songs that the whole family will enjoy. Songs will include well known holiday songs and other contemporary standards.

High school students give free music lessons to children who play the following instruments: piano, cello and violin. Registration required. To register, go to http://sayamusic.org.

This yoga class is suitable for beginners but will offer modifications and variations that challenge advanced students.

Get in the holiday spirit by making and decorating your own gingerbread/graham cracker house.  Fun with frosting and candy.  Call the Library to sign up today!

In this enchanting and informative program, learn how Einstein’s boyhood upbringing/nurtures (“Sanskaar” in Sanskrit) helped to create the Genius and then how the Genius uncovered “Relativity.”

Prácticas de meditación para disminuir la presión, el estrés y mejorar la salud total.

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.

In this workshop format class we explore the beauty, mysteries and facts about our planet earth.

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.

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 and contests.  For students grades 6-8. 

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.

Join artist Donna Davis in this fun and instructive class on acrylic painting. Flex your creative muscle!

The class is free of charge and all supplies are included.

Kids make a Lego creation. Be creative and have fun! No sign-up needed. Appropriate for ages 3 to 8 years.

Professional 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.

Quick and helpful tips to get the most out of your technology.

eReader and Device Help

Need help understanding how to use your tablet or mobile phone? Bring in your device for hands-on, one-on-one help to answer general questions about your device. Learn how to access SDPL’s digital content and other eResources.

Want to explore math outside of the usual addition, subtraction, and multiplication?

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

Have you heard about the board game revolution?

Join us and find out what it’s all about! Whether you’re already an avid board gamer or are looking to learn, all ages are welcome!

Come make a deliciously festive gingerbread house using graham crackers, icing, and decorative candies. This program is recommended for children, tweens, and teens. Registration is required.

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.

In this hands-on workshop you will learn the basics of 3D modeling and see how 3D printing is used in research and product development.