Let's get creative! Color, paint, draw, and create a variety of fun and easy art and craft projects! Held every Saturday.
Our children's bulletin board will highlight a quote from "Blue Sky White Stars" which will be encircled with hands. Our display will grow as our community of children, teens and adults trace their own hands, decorate them uniquely and place
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.
Have any computer questions? Come see Mr Bob, he will be glad to help.
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.
Thousands and thousands of books and media for the entire family--all at great price!
Proceeds benefit the UC Library!
Join us in an open world where dangers and wonders are as bountiful as you make it.
Zentangle is an easy-to-learn relaxing method of drawing beautiful images from structured patterns. During the process you relax, focus, and get in a state of well being – healing art.
Everyone is welcome to this special Family Movie Morning!
A teenager teams up with the daughter of young adult horror author R. L. Stine to save the day after the writer's imaginary demons are set free on the town of Madison.
Fill a brown grocery bag (or a comparably sized bag or box): $3 for FOL members and $5 for non-members.
READ/San Diego Tutor Training
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.
Bring in your baby or toddler for a storytime that will help children develop communication skills through storybooks and songs.
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!
Children's Craft Time
Kids can develop their artistic skills while enjoying a fun craft time.
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,
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.
Voices of the Barrio
Community Singers. No experience necessary. All ages welcome. For more information contact Zulma at zmonsalvo@yahoo.com
Join Miss Anya for a craft at 11:00 a.m.
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!
Free 9 week computer programming workshop in partnership with UCSD Extension. In this course, participants will learn FRONT END WEB Development.
Express yourself in art using watercolors, crayons, markers and paints
Prácticas de meditación para disminuir la presión, el estrés y mejorar la salud total.
How to Pay For College Without Going Broke!
Kids' Krafternoon
Come make a terrific craft at your library! (Kindergarten-4th grade)
Library-NExT Earthquakes In Your Backyard
Discover the geologic activity happening all around us by examining Southern California’s fault systems.
Things may get a little inky as students work together to dissect a real squid. Students will develop scientific research skills as they learn about squids and other animals found in ocean ecosystems.
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!
Join us at the Library for a Fire Safety Program presentation by the San Diego Fire Department and meet local fire firefighters!
Beat Making
Mariachi Ensemble
Mariachi Ensemble (ages 10+)
Need volunteer hours for school? Join our Teen Council for a fun, community based volunteer program!
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.
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
Tools of the Trade (Technical Trading)
Library NExT Presents Being Sherlock: The Art of the Mystery and the Science of Forensics
If you like reading mysteries and are intrigued by crime investigation, then this class is for you! Explore the exciting world of forensics, including DNA evidence, fingerprints and handwriting analysis.
Ice cream and the Physical States of Matter: A Bio Lab Workshop presented by BioEASI
Come join this fun and yummy workshop where you can learn about the physical states of matter and how they change all while making ice cream from scratch!
Recommended for ages 6 and up. Limit 30. Register below.
SABOR CALIENTE, House Gone Wild's Hispanic Heritage Concert
House Gone Wild International will be host their 2nd Annual Sabor Caliente Festival. It will be a day of music, dance, art and culture from multiple Hispanic/ Latin American countries.
Sakhisizwe Edutainment Productions of South Africa
Two South African shack dwellers are helping each other rebuild their shacks after being forcefully removed from their older place by the City of Cape Town.