Let's get creative! Color, paint, draw, and create a variety of fun and easy art and craft projects! Held every Saturday.
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.
Introduction to Java - Presented by Tech Academy for Girls
FREE Introductory Classes in Java presented by Tech Academy for Girls!
Just bring your own laptop and charger! No experience needed.
Recommended for girls in grades 4-8, who are interested in computer science.
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!
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!
CITIZENSHIP TEST
Preparation Course!
FREE Citizenship Education Classes!
Classes are taught in English.
Children's Garden Clean-Up: Volunteers Wanted
We’re looking for outdoor enthusiasts to assist with a special project to revamp a section of the Children’s Garden. Garden Volunteers are needed to help prepare the garden area by pulling dead flowers and moving rocks.
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.
Stay Healthy During the Holidays-An Ayurvedic Approach
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.
Receive individual assistance with downloading library E-books to your device.
Every other Saturday at 10:00 a.m.
Please call or come in to sign up.
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.
SAYA - Wind Instruments
High school students give free music lessons to children who play the following instruments: saxophone, clarinet, flute, trumpet. Class is currently full for the 2018-2019 school year.
Prácticas de meditación para disminuir la presión, el estrés y mejorar la salud total.
Creating Holistic Well Being and Solving Housing Instability in the Black Community
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 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!
French Bench
Led by Clémence, a native French speaker, French Bench is an opportunity for people who already have some French language skills to practice with others who want to improve their fluency.
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!
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.
Wagging Tales
Improve literacy skills by reading alound to certified therapy dogs in a FUN and non-judgmental environment.
DIY Holiday Gingerbread House Craft
Come make a deliciously festive gingerbread house using graham crackers, icing, and decorative candies. This program is recommended for children, tweens, and teens. Registration is required below.
PLAY-WELL TEK: LEGO ROBOTICS
Join us for LEGO® Robotics!
In this introductory robotics class, children will build and program robots using the LEGO® WeDo® system. They will learn basic programming skills and simple engineering concepts.
For youth ages 7-10
Voices of the Barrio
Community Singers. No experience necessary. All ages welcome. For more information contact Zulma at zmonsalvo@yahoo.com
Children's Craft Time
Kids can develop their artistic skills while enjoying a fun craft time.
We are excited to once again have a “reading to children program” here at the Point Loma Library. We welcome Ruff Readers with Ms. Donna and Lula Mae to our library. Lula Mae is a Labradoodle who is very sweet and fun.
Sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer Duncan!
Come learn some simple signs and songs at this fun weekly event!
Fun crafts for the whole family! Anything from various paper crafts to making slime! All ages welcome! Younger children may need assistance from parents.
SAYA - Piano & String Instruments
High school students give free music lessons to children who play the following instruments: piano, cello and violin. Class is currently full for the 2018-2019 school year.
Kids make Lego creations. Be creative and have fun!
No sign-up needed. Appropriate for ages 3 to 8 years.
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.
Free 9 week computer proramming 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
Patent and Trademark Educational Clinic
Join a Patent Attorney from Procopio, for FREE Patent and Trademark education.
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.
The Little Writers program is a non-profit program for creative writing that aims to communicate a wide variety of techniques to young writers.
Kids' Krafternoon
Come make a terrific craft at your library! (Kindergarten-4th grade)
History’s Biggest Heist (and Why Nobody Even Investigated It): The True Events that Inspired Martin Roy Hill’s Award-Winning Thriller, The Butcher’s Bill
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.
Using various electronic components, students will learn the basics of circuits and build mid-level bread board projects such as a lightsensitive nightlight, railroad crossing signal with timer, a sound effect board, pocket flashlight and much mor
Get ready to explore current rocket science and rocket design. The class will culminate in the creation and launch of a testable paper rocket model. Earth-bound space exploration has never been so fun!
Beat Making
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.
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
CSI: La Jolla - A Bio Lab Workshop (Ages 8-adult)
How do scientists determine the identity of a criminal from a tiny piece of evidence?
When the cultural critic Mark Dery coined the term “Afrofuturism,” in his 1993 essay Black to the Future, he drew on the radical science fictions of Samuel Delany, Sun Ra, and Octavia Butler and hip-hop deejays who “hacked” turntable
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.
Computers 2 San Diego Kids
Families attend training class then receive a basic desktop computer at no cost. To sign up please call the Logan Heights Branch Library for registration at (619) 533-3968.