The North San Diego Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted by MiraCosta College and funded in part by the Small Business Administration will provide free one-on-one consulting for small business owners.

Join us for a series of free parenting classes! Steps to Understanding Your Child's Behavior is a series of classs that offers helpfull tools and strategies for parents of children 0-5.

Qi Gong (Chi Gong) is a simple preventative health method of relaxing and harmonizing the body. These gentle exercises are suitable for any age and health condition.

Free class.  Interested?  Simply attend. 

The free ESL class focuses on conversation at the intermediate level. Limit 25. The term runs from 1/24/19—5/16/19. No class on Thursday, March 21, 2019. For more information call 760.757.2121, x8770.

Free tax prep help provided by AARP volunteers. No reservations, first come first served only. Tax help will be available every Thursday through April 11.

This totally free tax preparation is available to anyone. First come, first-served basis.

Preschool Storytime, led by professional storyteller, Marilyn McPhie.

Storytime with music, finger plays, rhymes, and more.

We bring the stories to life by involving the children on many levels.  There are thematic props, songs and games which allow the children to have as much fun as possible.  Your children will have a wonderful experience and want to keep

The first rule of book club is … you always talk about books!  Join like-minded bibliophiles to discuss fiction titles.  Make some new friends while you get introduced to books too good to miss!  A limited number of each month’s sel

*This program has been canceled.*

Bring in your eReader, tablet or smartphone and our staff will guide you in downloading SDPL's free eBooks and eAudiobooks.  Every Thursday.

Drop in, free tutoring for adults with internet questions.

Meet Library Volunteer, Alvan, at the public computers closest to the Circulation Desk.

Do you have a love for plays and drama or an interest in writing, acting, or other means of expressive communication? Then Meet @ The X for a themed  workshop that's just for you courtesy of the Cygnet Theatre!

Please join us with your young ones for Preschool Storytime & Craft!

Join Ms. Haley for fun stories, songs, and a special craft!

This event takes place every Thursday, excluding the 3rd Thursday of each month.

Miss Jennifer enhances well-loved children's stories with signing - followed by singing and bubbles!

Improve your balance and mobility with slow, controlled movement. For ages 60+.

Bring your genealogy questions to Kathy and she can help you get started!

Beginning Genealogy is scheduled the 2nd Thursday of the month.

Our Guild's goal is to promote interest in all forms of quilting and textile art and to provide a forum for the continuation of the tradition of quilting as an art and as a method of recording history and story-telling within the community.

Delightful program of music and movement for preschool age kids and their caregivers.

Join Ms. Mei for a thrilling Chinese language storytime ride!  Preschoolers will be treated to tales told with gusto and will have the opportunity to sing with other children in the storytime group!

Toddlers will learn basic dance and movement skills, creative expression, coordination, and self-control while dancing and singing along to popular children’s songs.  Interactive fun for the family!

Stories and songs introduce early literacy skills in young children. This year Miss Stacy will be focusing on the alphabet, so look for fun letter-themed storytimes throughout the year!

Bring in your preschooler for a storytime that will help children develop communication skills through storybooks and songs

Join Youth Services Librarian Mr. Mark on a Thursday morning in the children's story time area.

A presentation of Japanese style storytelling called Kamishibai, which combines the use of hand drawn visuals with the engaging narration of a live presenter. A delightful story time for children.

Please join us for baby storytime on second Tuesday of each month. Introduce your baby to reading with books, songs, rhythms, and finger plays designed especially for them.

Yoga Story Time is filled with stories, practice of animal-yoga poses, songs, relaxation, and breathing techniques.

Fun toddler stories and songs with Miss Joyce along with play time afterwards!

Join us for Storytime AND Craft time.

Preschoolers are invited to a storytime, followed by a fun craft!

Join Miss Teri for an engaging preschool storytime that promotes a love of reading and quality together time. Featuring stories, fun, and play!

All young children and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs and rhymes. We hope to see you there!

Join us for Preschool Storytime for Kids; stories, crafts, finger plays and songs. 

Join us for weekly story time filled with fun songs, stories, games, crafts, and more!

Every 3rd Thursday, we'll have a craft activity. 

Fun family films!  

Start your day with fantastic stories!  Join us for Morning Story Time at 11:00AM.

Explore the French language through song in this bilingual program.

Join us for our weekly craft after our story times in the children’s art area.

Baby Sign Language Basics author, Monta Z. Briant puts on a super-fun sign language performance for babies through preschoolers. Includes songs, fingerplays, books, fun toys and props, and bubbles!

Seated stretching and joint work, to promote muscle development. 

Chair yoga is a general term for practices that modify yoga poses so that they can be done while seated in a chair. The chair helps eliminate strain on your joints while increasing stability & balance.

Join us every Thursday for a fun-filled arts and crafts hour.  Projects inspired by books, holidays, seasons, songs, and more!

Afterschool Arts & Crafts

We can deepen our understanding of stories of the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible) by investigating the time and place in which they were created. Using the archaeological record and historical events we can build a chronology for Biblical stories.

Join us anytime! Book club books are available on a cart near the Reserve Shelves; please bring to the Customer Service Desk to check out.

Hubs, bluetooth, card readers.....it's all Greek to me! Let's unravel the mysteries of cutting edge technology: scanners, flash-drives, portable hard drives, wireless technology and more.

Ready to fire up your writing, jump start a novel, or just keep the ideas flowing? Join us for a weekly drop-in writing group.

Immerse yourself in some true, some quirky, and some legendary stories about Love, Marriage and Other Dangerous Pursuits in a fascinating presentation.

Bring your knit and crochet projects and socialize with fellow stitchers!

All levels are welcome and instruction is available.

Explore and discuss novels, short stories and true crime books. This Continuing Education class also occasionally features guest speakers from the ranks of law enforcement and crime writing. Thursdays from 1:00 to 3:00.

Apply expert principles to build professional, attention-grabbing résumés. See your résumé from the employer’s perspective to best present your value. Powerful résumés showcase key skills through examples of results and accomplishments!

If you think you have a story to tell or a unique perspective to share wth others then we invite you to be part of our writer's group. Participate in writing exercises designed to help you call forth your talents.

If you like playing Chess or would like to learn,  we have two great players,  Keith and Bob, that can both teach you and play a game with you.  Stop by and see what they are up to every Thursday at 2:00pm.

Whether you are a seasoned player that wants play competitively, or a curious beginner that wants to learn how to play, we welcome you to the Carmel Valley Mah Jong Club. We host both American Mah Jong and Chinese Mah Jong. Adult players only.

Join us for maker craft time to celebrate Valentine's Day on Wed. 2/13 and Thu. 2/14, from 2:00 -5:00 p.m.. Hands-on projects in sewing, die cutting, and origami. All ages, children 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

 A volunteer will be at the library to help with homework.

A young autistic woman runs away from her caregiver in an attempt to submit her manuscript to a "Star Trek" writing competition.

2017. 93 minutes. PG-13. Free refreshments for movie-goers!

Free play with LEGO bricks encourages creativity and improves social skills.

Come build anything you can imagine with LEGO!

Thursdays are game days at the Clairemont Library! Play board games like: Candyland · Chutes & Ladders · Battleship · Monopoly · Yahtzee · Sorry · Jigsaw puzzles and more!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Make and take home a clever creation.  Materials and instructions provided.  For families and children ages 4-12.

Ready for some after school video gaming fun??  Sharpen your game & hone your skills with some easy to learn, engaging to play & fun to watch video games.

Join us as we celebrate Valentine’s Day with a cookie decorating party! Refreshments, cookies, icing, and sprinkles are provided—all you need to bring is your imagination and, of course, your sweet tooth!

Free and for all ages.

A Valentine's Day Party for Families and young children.

Get creative with Legos!

All ages welcome: Duplo blocks available for younger builders.

Free ESL class presented by Southwestern College.  Registration is required before the start of class.  Register in person at the Otay Mesa-Nestor Library or at Southwestern College.  

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.

Beginning Strings (ages 5-7) from 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm.

Intermediate Strings (ages 8-11) from 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm.

Advanced Strings (ages 10-17) 4:45 pm - 5:30 pm.

Cut, Paste, Create! Valentine paper crafts for children 3-6 years of age.

Join us at Clairemont for crafts and fun! Volunteer Rod leads weekly craft projects that are new and different every time! Fun crafts for the whole family - anything from pencil toppers to bookmarks to decorations. All ages are welcome.

Drop in and create art together!

Every month, we’ll be crafting some crazy and cool projects. Join us and show off your creativity!

Valentine's Day Craft

Registration is required. Perfect for Tweens, Teens and the Young-at-Heart. 

Join us for a fun, interactive math club that uses mathmatical concepts in silly and exciting new ways!  8 week session that requires signing-up at the Otay Mesa-Nestor Library!

We are pleased to offer an art class  just for our younger patrons.  Learn how to paint and draw with a variety of different media.  Create unusual crafts.  A new project will be featured each session.  All supplies will b

Please join us this Valentine's Day where families can make some adorable Valentine’s Day crafts.  

Google Sheets is Google's answer to Microsoft Excel, a spreadsheet program that can perform calculations, make charts and graphs as well as keep track of business expenses.

Exploring the world one book at a time!