Balboa Branch Library will be open 9:00am-6:00pm on Thanksgiving Eve. We wish you a happy Thanksgiving holiday. Please join us again for our regular hours on Friday, November 23rd 9:30am-6:00pm.

All city libraries will be open from 9:30am to 6pm today. Our book-drop is open at all times.

An inclusive story time for ages 0-5 years, of all abilities, especially those with special needs.  Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and free play in a small group setting.  For families with children ages 0-5.

Listen to simple books, do lap rhymes, finger rhymes and sing songs. Then play with fun educational toys while your grownups chat. For babies and toddlers and their caregivers.

Get to know the Firefighters of local station 42!  Find out what it is like to be a Firefighter, check out their gear, and more!

Music & Movement is a fun class full of games and creative movement  that is perfect for the toddler and pre-school set!  Put on your dancing shoes and boogie down at the library!

Dive right in to coding with Java, one of the world’s most scalable and popular programming languages. This is a practical and fun workshop with no lecture-style teaching.

Are you looking to expand your technology skills? Would you like support setting up email, creating a resume, or exploring library services? We're here to help! Make an appointment and then bring your own device for your training session.

Get personalized help with English, math, science, and more with one of our friendly,  qualified homework coaches. No registration required. First come, first served. Grades K-12.

We’ve brought the yoga studio to our community!

Enjoy all levels of Yoga with Rebecca:
*$5 donation
*Bring a yoga mat and water
*Wear comfortable clothing
*Be prepared to remove your shoes

Instructors are from Silver Age Yoga.  Every class utilizes chairs but please bring your  own exercise mat if desired.  No reservations required.

Designed for children ages 1-5, this program consists of songs and movement activities that reinforce early learning, build motor skills, and encourage independence.  We’ll sing, wiggle, shake, and move along to a full playlist of music.

This monthly legal referral and advocacy clinic is for men and women experiencing homelessness. The program provides free access to an attorney in a comfortable and confidential setting.

In celebration with the San Diego History Center's exhibit, LGBTQ+ SAN DIEGO: Stories of Struggles + Triumphs, we will be creating quilt squares to commemmorate stories and share experiences.  Join us throughout the month of November.  D

Join us for funny books, silly songs, friendly faces, and creative crafts!  A great opportunity for kids to learn and socialize in a casual setting.  Every Wednesday.  Ages 5-10.

Arts for Learning San Diego does visual and performing arts activites with teens every Wednesday this month from 3:00-4:00pm in the Pauline Foster Teen Center.

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.

NEW! Gather with other wizards and do battle. All abilities welcome. Bring your own cards & hone your skills. Free and open to all ages.

The book selection for the month of November is "The Art Forger" by B.A. Shapiro. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the RB Library.

Silver Age Yoga is designed so that seniors can safely participate at their level of comfort. Bring a yoga mat and water, wear comfortable clothing, and be prepared to remove your shoes.

Caregivers and children ages 2-8 are welcome to join us for a playful program that incorporates yoga, music, books and games!

By playing with LEGO and DUPLO bricks, kids learn important skills that help them succeed!

Join us for the 3rd Wednesday of each month to make your own beautiful art project! For this month bring your creativity to make a festive luminary with tissue paper and Mod Podge.  All supplies provided. NO sign-up necessary.

Ven a tomar un café mientras platicas en inglés con otros estudiantes en un ambiente relajado. Practicar el inglés te ayudará a hablar con más fluidez y seguridad.

We build special projects from our imaginations every week in our Lego Club. Projects are photographed and voted on and winners receive prizes.  Please join us every Wednesday at 3:30pm.

Students share their love of science by providing opportunities to explore the sciences with hands-on experiments and projects. Intended for Children 2nd-6th grade. No registration required.

Jammin’ @ the Library program offers free beginning guitar instruction for teens and adults at the San Diego Public Library’s Central Library in a series of group lessons.  The program is for ages 12 and up.

Homework Help is available on Wednesdays and Thursdays at Balboa Library! We are pleased to offer this program for our Kindergarten through 8th grade students. Our volunteer will assist students with their homework questions.

To celebrate National Novel Writing Month Teen Center will have two 15 minute word sprints every Wednesday in November with a theme attached to each one.

Do you want to learn how to use our eCollection like a pro? Stop by during this walk-in service with your device and get guidance, tips and advice on how to navigate the eCollection.

Come build with us and become a Master Builder! Join us each month to enjoy and hour of free building and then see your Lego creations displayed in the library.

Legos are provided.

No registration required.

Learn, play, and create with LEGOs! Children can build with LEGOs and display their creations in the library.

Paint high, paint low.  Paint often so that your heart's all aglow.  Join Ms. Ana as she helps guide you through a fun paint session!

Free 9 week computer programming workshop in partnership with UCSD Extension. Participants will learn web design, iOS Development, and Android Development. 

Teen Advisory Board (aka Teen Council) is an opportunity for you to create community engagement while receiving community service hours. 

Hatha Yoga con rutinas yóguicas para el control de la respiración, y prácticas de meditación para mejorar  la salud física, emocional, mental y espiritual.

Hatha Yoga con rutinas yóguicas para el control de la respiración, y prácticas de meditación para mejorar  la salud física, emocional, mental y espiritual.

Kids can have fun and get creative while building with LEGO.

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Record your music, make beats, edit videos, and more! Stop by our Sound Recording Studio to work on your project independently or with help from our library staff.

Take a break from digital technology and the pressures of everyday life by focusing on activities that relax the mind. Activities can range from drawing to creating rubber band bracelets and more.

Toastmasters is an organization that operates clubs worldwide for the purpose of helping members improve their communication, public speaking, and leadership skills.

Unsure what to write for your admissions essay? Have you started an essay and want to improve it?

Drop in for this free, walk-in clinic for help with:

Aryn Rannazzisi leads a gentle paced class combining breath work and postures (asanas) to promote strength, flexibility and balance. This all-level class will include inversions, back bends and sun salutations.