Have any computer questions? Come see Mr Bob, he will be glad to help.

Join our knitting circle for a fun and social knitting experience. Bring your knitting and share stories and knitting tips.

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. 

Come by to pick up free comic books.  This year's comic books are Star Wars and Ninja Turtles.

Come by to pick up free comic books.  This year's comic books are Star Wars and Ninja Turtles.

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.

Stop and Swap: Seeds, Plants, and More!

Too many zucchinis? Lots of cut flowers? Succulents getting too big? Ordered too many radish seeds?

Kids - Come join the Painting Party!

Learn some basic painting techniques and create a different masterpiece at each session!

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.

San Diego Public Library Celebrates Free Comic Book Day on the 1st Saturday in May!  Visit the Balboa Library on Saturday, May 4th and pick up a free comic book!  (While supplies last.)  May 4th is also STAR WARS DAY!  "Ma

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!

Wagging Tales will return in July.

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,

Kids can improve their reading skills by reading aloud to a therapy dog.

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.

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

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.

To Register please fillout the application and turn it into the Logan Heights Branch Library prior to the start of the classes.

Adult Group Guitar (ages 13+) from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm.

 Give your child a chance to embrace their artistic side and create something fun and unique.  Your creative child will love exploring the many ways to express themselves.  Join us every Saturday, all supplies pr

Participants ages 6 and up create a comic book action word bubble in the style of 1960's pop artist Roy Lichtenstein.

Join us at 11:00am for a special Star Wars®-themed storytime and activity in honor of Free Comic Book Day. Also, stop in any time today for a free comic while supplies last. And May the Fourth Be With You.

Join Volunteer Rod in celebrating Free Comic Book Day by making your own mask and cape! Craft time fun!

Seeking middle schoolers to read & review books before they’re published!

· Get access to great reads before anyone else

· Read and review with your friends

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.

Sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer Duncan!

Come learn some simple signs and songs at this fun weekly event!

Join us with for some coding fun using Scratch, a drag-and-drop visual computer programming language. Learn how to use Scratch and code your own underwater scene, complete with fish and a scuba diver. Geared for ages 9-12.

Volunteer 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. 

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. 

This year, the first Saturday in May is Free Comic Book Day AND May-the-Fourth-Be-With-You, so we’ve decided to turn it into a friendly competition and host a Comics vs. Star Wars Party!   Will you choose Superhero or Jedi? 

Join us for Free Comic Book Day at the library!!  Costumes. crafts, give-aways, and more!

Kids make Lego creations. Be creative and have fun!

No sign-up needed. Appropriate for ages 3 to 8 years.

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!

Meet our neighbors Caroline and Penelope! Caroline is a social worker and artist. Penelope is a wonderful orange monster who loves to play.

May the Force Be With You or Avengers Assemble? Come to the library dressed as your favorite Star Wars character or Super Hero to compete in a photo contest!

Free 9 week computer proramming workshop in partnership with UCSD Extension. In this course, participants will learn FRONT END WEB  Development. 

May the Force Be With You or Avengers Assemble? Come to the library dressed as your favorite Star Wars character or Super Hero to compete in a photo contest!

Express yourself in art using watercolors, crayons, markers and paints

Do you have questions about patents or trademarks? Come to the 3rd Floor Partner Services Desk and speak with Stephen Beuerle, 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.

Youth Group Guitar (ages 7-12) from 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm.

Art for Adults: Watercolors: In this three month series, local visual artist Stacie Greene will be teaching participants how to create their own beautiful watercolor painting. All materials will be provided. Online registration is required.

The Little Writers program is a non-profit program for creative writing that aims to communicate a wide variety of techniques to young writers.

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day by creating your own comic character from the ground up. Learn tips on how to transform a rough idea into full fledged comic character and make a 1.25 inch button with your character's logo!

Come make a terrific craft at your library! (Kindergarten-4th grade)

Children are invited to read to certified therapy dogs to build reading confidence.

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!

We will be handing out free comics, making a comic themed craft and showing Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse!

The Ocean Beach Branch Library is happy to host Sam Halpern who will discuss and sign his new book A Virtuous Lie.

Mariachi Ensemble (ages 10+) 

Need volunteer hours for school?  Join our Teen Council for a fun, community based volunteer program!

Intimidated by art in the past?   Let me show you how easy art can be!!!

ZERO ART EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

· FREE comic books for kids and adults while supplies lasts.

· Come in costume.

· In our community room:

  2:00pm-4:00pm: Crafts

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

Join us to celebrate Star Wars Day with fun activities for the whole family; including, DIY mini light sabers, virtual reality, free comic books and more! 

May the 4th Be With You!  Star Wars themed Activities and Crafts, plus a special Costume Parade.  So be sure to wear your favorite Star Wars costume!

The most abundant and diverse organisms on the planet are the tiny microbes we cannot see.

Celebrate both Star Wars day and Free Comic Book by designing and decorating a provided travel mug with markers and decals. 

Join the library and our partner, United States Karate Academy, for a fun session of kids' karate and self-defense. For ages 7-13.