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.
Have any computer questions? Come see Mr Bob, he will be glad to help.
Canceled - Tech Academy for Girls
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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 craft. 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!
Cancelled Storytime with Shahina
Enjoy these wonderful stories, songs and crafts.
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!
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.
Wagging Tales
Improve literacy skills by reading alound to certified therapy dogs in a FUN and non-judgmental environment.
Children's Craft Time
Kids can develop their artistic skills while enjoying a fun craft time.
San Diego NAACP Back to School Stay in School Event
The San Diego NAACP will host its first annual Back to School Stay in School Rally and STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, and Math) Fair on Saturday, August 4, 2018, from 10:30 a.m.
Fun crafts for the whole family! Anything from various paper crafts to making slime! All ages welcome! Younger children may need assistance from parents.
Join Sullivan Solar Power for a community forum and Q&A with certified energy practitioners.
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!
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!
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.
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.
Join a Patent Attorney from Procopio, for FREE Patent and Trademark education.
The Little Writers program is a non-profit program for creative writing that aims to communicate a wide variety of techniques to young writers.
Using various electronic components, students will learn the basics of circuits and build mid-level bread board projects such as a light sensitive nightlight, railroad crossing signal with timer, a sound effect board, pocket flashlight and much mo
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)
This program was moved from July 21 to August 4.
Author of the Month: Michael Gaulden: My Way Home: Growing Up Homeless in America
Join us for a compelling afternoon with author Michael Gaulden, as he reads from his memoir, My Way Home: Gr
Pauline Foster Teen Center will be hosting a TEEN Book to Movie Discussion Group on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month.
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.
Learn the basics of robotics and build autonomous robots using the LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 kit. Students will engage in both independent learning and group robotics competitions. No prior experience is required.
Everyone Plays @ The Library
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!
Mariachi Ensemble (ages 10+)
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.
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.
The title of the movie is T.B.A
Free Admission; Free popcorn
An Artist's Way: Life as a Disney Illustrator
The Mission Hills Branch Library is excited to present a very special afternoon with world-renowned artist and illustrator Terry Naughton. Terry is known for his work on The Lion King (1994), Beauty and the Beast (1991), and Aladdin (1992).
Get cozy at the library! Wear your PJ's, bring a pillow/blanket, and enjoy our summer movie drive-in. Today we're showing E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982). Rated PG. Snacks will be available. All proceeds benefit the library!
CANCELLED - Bio Lab Workshop (will resume in September)
CANCELLED - Bio Lab Workshop (will resume in September)
Join Deaf actor, dancer, and choreographer Christopher Smith for an afternoon of conversation and performance about his life and career as a performing artist, his triple identity as Deaf, Queer and Black, and growing up Black and Deaf i
Apna Stories / Stories told by Jesus - animated and discussed
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.