The 2017 and 52nd Annual Local Author Showcase Open Through February 28th
On view: January 27 - February 28, 2018
On view: January 27 - February 28, 2018
Enhance your mood and well-being: attend this yoga class for adults.
Need help with the computer? Come in for one-on-one assistance.
Join our knitting circle for a fun and social knitting experience. Bring your knitting and share stories and knitting tips.
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.
The Accordion Club meets at the University Community Branch Library on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month for rehearsal. The public is invited to come and watch as they play!
Free Citizenship Classes provided by Montgomery Adult School.
Monthly sale.
Arrive early for the best selection.
Make a beautiful flower arrangement to take home! Classes are taught by master artist Jackie Zhang of the Ohara School of Ikebana.
Friends of the Rancho Peñasquitos Library Valentine's Book Sale
BOGO! Buy one, get one FREE of equal or lesser value!
Includes children’s books!
Last of the Breed by Louis L'Amour
Join us as professional artists Judith Shufro and Joe Nyiri introduce a fun new project for children each session. Free and all supplies provided. For ages 5 and up.
Learn internet basics: using a keyboard & mouse, using a flash dirve, browsing the internet, sending e-mails with attachments, and more!
Sign-up at the Information Desk or call the RB Library.
A variety of projects emphasizing creativity and individuality will be taught, as well as lessons on the masters and the techniques they used. Limited to 10 artists; to register please call 619-533-3974.
Various Saturdays at 10:00 a.m.
Please call or come in to sign up.
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.
Are you ready to party yourself into shape? Zumba® combines a high-energy cardiovascular workout with pulsating Latin music into a fun, calorie burning experience.
You are invited to watch a wonderful lion dance in our parking lot right at 10:00am and then have a fun family craft time in our children's area.
This book club discusses fiction works. Please inquire at the Circulation Desk for the current selection.
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.
This Library NExT introductory course teaches students how to create digital 3D objects using Inventor and AutoCAD software programs.
Children can read to Sparkle the dog. Ages 3-8.
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,
Start your weekend with some weird, quirky, magical science! Children will listen to a story and learn science concepts at the same time! Hands-on activities center around science, technology, engineering, art or mathematics.
Sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer Duncan!
Come learn some simple signs and songs at this fun weekly event!
Free classes for adults to use their imaginations and create works of art.
Fun crafts for the whole family! Anything from various paper crafts to making slime! All ages welcome! Younger children may need assistance from parents.
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.
Nana Yaw Asiedu will host a workshop about playing African drums with stories and music. Nana is the Founder and Director of the Ile Ayan Cultural Institution of Higher Learning, which uses drumming as the vehicle for the uplift of
Join Mrs.Cheryl for some fun crafts!
Celebrate the opening of our newest exhibit and meet the artists. The San Diego Public Library is pleased to present You Are Here: A Faculty/Student Show featuring 26 artists from 13 schools.
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.
Come and make a fun craft at the library.
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.
Cabrillo National Monument Foundation in partnership with San Diego Public Library will be offering four workshops as part of the Ecologik project throught the year.
Coral Reefs are ecosystems that fish and many tropical water marine species depend on for food and shelter. This Library NExT class dives into what life is like on a coral reef in Hawaii.
Science is integrated in each of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter books, which is just one of the reasons the magic is so real.
Slimy ocean animals like octopus, sea stars, sand dollars, and moon snails are the focus of this Library NExT class. Students discover the secret of how octopus change color and how oysters make pearls.
In this Library NExT course, students will light up their Valentine’s Day by making their own simple soft circuits using foam sheets, felt sheets, LEDs, resistors, coin batteries and copper tape.
Kids make Lego creations. Be creative and have fun!
No sign-up needed. Appropriate for ages 3 to 8 years.
Selma: The Bridge to the Ballot tells the story of a courageous group of students and teachers who, along with other activists, fought a nonviolent battle to win voting rights for African Americans in the South.
Explore the story Mona Mills portrayed in paintings on exhibition in the Taylor Gallery, as told in Murray K.
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.
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
A presenter from SDSU will provide an overview of basic developmental milestones in the first years of life, and of the earliest signs of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs).
"Something's Fishy: Schubert's Trout" with readers, vocalists, and piano quintet.
Kids! Come join the Painting Party!
Learn some basic painting techniques and create a different masterpiece at each session!
At 4:30 Los Angeles-based cinematographer Alex Griffin will present an introduction to puppet filmmaking.