Enhance your mood and well-being: attend this yoga class for adults.
Computers 101
Need help with the computer? Come in for one-on-one assistance.
Knitting Circle
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.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Monthly sale.
Arrive early for the best selection.
Students will receive an official Badge of Completion by completing the pre-test, 4 class sessions, and post-test.
Ikebana: Japanese Art of Flower Arranging
Make a beautiful flower arrangement to take home! Classes are taught by master artist Jackie Zhang of the Ohara School of Ikebana.
Kids! Come join the Painting Party!
Learn some basic painting techniques and create a different masterpiece at each session!
The Little Girl Who Fought the Great Depression: Shirley Temple by John Kasson
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.
Children's Art Class
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.
SAYA - Wind Instruments
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.
Fiction Fanatics Book Club
This book club discusses fiction works. Please inquire at the Circulation Desk for the current selection.
Black Storytellers of San Diego, Inc General Meeting
Local Author, Larry Potesta - Book Signing and Reading
Join us for readings and a lively discussion of Lawrence Potesta’s titles, “Paris to Saigon” and the newly released sequel, “Cowboys & Cadillacs.”
NEA BIG READ: Community Read of "PRETTY MONSTERS" by Kelly Link
Presented by Write Out Loud and San Diego Public Library
Join us! Every 2nd Saturday of the Month for Hindi Story Time.
Parents and Caregivers, please join us for this interative program! Listen, sing and move with your little ones!
For Toddlers, preschoolers and an accompanying adult!
Children can read to Sparkle the dog. Ages 3-8.
Enjoy stories read aloud or acted out, and singing songs, all geared toward building the skills necessary for success in kindergarten. For families with preschoolers, ages 3-5.
Join Mr. Luan as he takes toddlers on an interactive storytime ride using felt boards, fingerplays, songs, maybe some puppets, and a lively book or two!
Arts & Crafts for Kids
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's Craft Time
Kids can develop their artistic skills while enjoying a fun craft time.
Hullabaloo
Join us for a foot-stomping, wing-flapping celebration of songs for the young and young at heart.
Paws for Reading
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,
Sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer Duncan!
Come learn some simple signs and songs at this fun weekly event!
Art Class for Adults
Free classes for adults to use their imaginations and create works of art.
SAYA - Piano & String Instruments
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.
Hatha Yoga con rutinas yóguicas para el control de la respiración, y prácticas de meditación para mejorar la salud física, emocional, mental y espiritual.
Intergalactic Coding: Learn how computer programs are created and start coding your own. Students will learn basic computer programming and gain understanding of how our modern world works in this fun and exciting workshop.
Villa Musica Guitar Classes
Join Mrs.Cheryl for some fun crafts!
Prácticas de meditación para disminuir la presión, el estrés y mejorar la salud total.
Cosplay Fellowship of San Diego (CFSD) April Meet up
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.
Kids Krafternoon
Come and make a terrific craft at your library! (Kindergarten-4th grade)
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.
Meet the Neighbors: San Diego's Syrians
Photographer Ed Sweed discusses the Witness2Resettlement project, which documents the lives of Syrian immigrants as they adjust to a new life in San Diego.
San Diego Brady Campaign to prevent Gun Violence
Come learn all about how to prepare for ACT Test from Blake Jensen. Blake Jensen is the Director of SD Higher Scores. He has tutored hundreds of students over the course of 10 years. Mr. Jensen received his B.A.
Introduction to Inventor and AutoCAD (Part 2 of 2)
This Library NExT introductory course teaches students how to create digital 3D objects using Inventor and AutoCAD software programs.
Students in this course will be transformed into engineers, designers and pilots as learn the ins and outs drones.
Slime is the new Slinky.
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.
Do you enjoy nature? Hiking? Strolling the beach? Surfing the web? We have a project for you! Citizen scientists are ordinary members of the public who help scientists with their work.
Students will receive an official Badge of Completion by completing the pre-test, 4 class sessions, and the post-test.
Come learn how to record, edit, and produce your very own music tracks! This ten-week course will be held at the Legler Benbough Teen Idea Lab at Malcolm X Library.
Come learn how to record, edit, and produce your very own music tracks! This ten-week course will be held at the Legler Benbough Teen Idea Lab at Malcolm X Library.
Guitarists Alex Ciavarelli and Rudy Marquez met as undergraduates in the Jazz Studies program at San Diego State University.
Kids make Lego creations. Be creative and have fun!
No sign-up needed. Appropriate for ages 3 to 8 years.
Mariachi Ensemble (ages 10+)
The Point Loma/Hervey Branch Library is proud to partner with Arts for Learning San Diego to provide free programs for military families.
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.
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
Explore Your Myth Mask-making Workshop
This two-day participatory workshop will be held on April 14 and April 15, from 2-6pm at the City Heights Performance Annex, 3795 Fairmount Avenue, San Diego 92105 (just steps from the back of the Library.)
Preview of Poway Symphonette European Tour - Music to be performed in Austria and Czech Republic this Summer.
Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with a free concert by the Zzymzzy Quartet, featuring gypsy swing and old-time jazz and pop music.