Let's get creative! Color, paint, draw, and create a variety of fun and easy art and craft projects! Held every Saturday.
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.
Tech Academy for Girls
is bringing their program to the
Rancho Peñasquitos Branch Library!
The Friends of the Library Book Sale is not only a great way to find some great books for low prices, but all of the profits go back to support the North Park Library by paying for programs, materials, and more!
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.
Come and buy some books from the San Carlos Friends of the Library (SCFOL)! We have hardbacks, paperbacks, books on CD, children’s books, and more! Funds help the San Carlos Branch Library purchase books, programs, and equipment.
The Friends of the Tierrasanta Branch Library invites you to our monthly book sale! Find a gift for a loved one or treat yourself!
The sale takes place the first weekend of the month.
Friday: 11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Bring in your baby or toddler for a storytime that will help children develop communication skills through storybooks and songs.
Make a baseball mitt to celebrate America's greatest pastime. For ages 3 & 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.
Gardening Exchange
Stop and Swap: Seeds, Plants, and More!
Share your bounty! Bring your plants, plant cuttings, seeds, homegrown fruits and veggies, and cut flowers to swap with other local gardeners.
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.
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!
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!
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,
Paws to Read with Love on a Leash
Come practice your reading or storytelling skills with Finnegan a certified therapy dog with San Diego Love on a Leash!
Read to a Therapy Dog
Kids can improve their reading skills by reading aloud to a therapy dog.
The Start-Biz Club brings experienced business men and women together with young entrepreneurs.
STEAM Storytime
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.
Children's Craft Time
Kids can develop their artistic skills while enjoying a fun craft time.
Fun crafts for the whole family! Anything from various paper crafts to making slime! All ages welcome! Younger children may need assistance from parents.
Prácticas de meditación para disminuir la presión, el estrés y mejorar la salud total.
Sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer Duncan!
Come learn some simple signs and songs at this fun weekly event!
World Below the Waves: Sharks & Rays
Sizes, colors, habitats, oh my!....learn all about sharks and rays! A fascinating & fun program for the whole family.
Friends of the Linda Vista Library Meeting
Want to help the Linda Vista Library and the great community it serves? The Friends of the Linda Vista Library could always use an additional helping hand! Come to the Meeting and discover how you too can make a significant difference!
San Diego author, radio and TV personality, retired USN Captain, AK Patch, is pleased announce the release of Journey from Delphi, the third novel in the Apollo Series.
Morning Story Time with Caroline & Penelope
Meet our new neighbors Caroline and Penelope! Caroline is a social worker and artist. Penelope is a wonderful orange monster who loves to play.
Painting Party
Kids! Come join the Painting Party!
Learn some basic painting techniques and create a different masterpiece at each session!
Express yourself in art using watercolors, crayons, markers and paints
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.
we are our ancestors keepers book reading and film session.
The Little Writers program is a non-profit program for creative writing that aims to communicate a wide variety of techniques to young writers.
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.
Are you interested in learning how to use essential oils? Come and learn the basics of essential oils.
Kids Krafternoon
Come make a terrific craft at your library! (Kindergarten-4th grade)
Author of the Month: Dr. Sandra Bonura: Prayer & Politics in 19th Century Hawai’i
Join us for an enlightening afternoon of literature and conversation with San Diego native Dr.
Mariachi Ensemble (ages 10+)
Everyone knows that ocean pollution is a problem but not everyone knows how to make a positive difference. There are simple things that individuals can do which help lessen human impact on the marine environment. Join us for a free lec
Need volunteer hours for school? Join our Teen Council for a fun, community based volunteer program!
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.
Kids make Lego creations. Be creative and have fun!
No sign-up needed. Appropriate for ages 3 to 8 years.
Robotics Saturdays
Meet SD Robotechs, Westview High School FTC Robotics Club #8742, at this 3-day summer event!
· Build robots with FTC materials and learn programming with sensors!
· Learn more about the Robotics Club & have fun!
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.
Sustainable Scripps is showing a film: Symphony of the Soil. After a film there is be Garden share
Hands-On Gene Editing - A Bio Lab Workshop (Ages 12 and Up)
What is CRISPR and why are people so excited about it? Learn why CRISPR can revolutionize genetic engineering by doing it yourself!
Kids' Karate and Self-Defense
Join the library and our partner, United States Karate Academy, for a fun session of kids' karate and self-defense. For ages 7-13.