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.
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.
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
Clarence “CHAZZ” Ross offers African Drum and International Drum experiences featuring the djembe drum. His African or International percussion, drumming, and drum circles will magically channel each audience’s internal rhythms to enric
Bring in your eReader, tablet or smartphone and our staff will guide you in downloading SDPL's free eBooks and eAudiobooks. Every Thursday.
Please join us with your young ones for Preschool Storytime & Craft!
Join Ms. Tracie for fun stories, songs, and a special craft!
This event takes place every Thursday, excluding the 3rd Thursday of each month.
Clarence “CHAZZ” Ross offers African Drum and International Drum experiences featuring the djembe drum. His African or International percussion, drumming and drum circles will magically channel each audience’s internal rhythms to enrich
Improve your balance and mobility with slow, controlled movement. For ages 60+.
Drop in, free tutoring for adults with internet questions.
Meet Library Volunteer, Alvan, at the public computers closest to the Circulation Desk.
omeschool Tweens/Teen Board Games Gathering
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.
Library-Wide Scavenger Hunt: A 120th Anniversary Celebration
In 1899, one hundred and twenty years ago, the La Jolla Library Association came into existence.
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!
Bring in your preschooler for a storytime that will help develop communication skills through storybooks and songs.
Join Monta Briant for a fun story time featuring songs, stories, and American Sign Language!
SRP Program: Steph Johnson and Rob Thorsen - Arts for Learning
Arts For Learning artists Steph Johnson and Rob Thorsen are both jazz educators. They come to open up our Summer Reading Program to introduce jazz as we begin “It’s Showtime at your Library.”
Get ready for foot stomping, toe tapping, hand clapping, sing-along fun as Craig Newton showcases at least TEN different instruments: a guitar from Spain, a flute from France, a drum from Africa, a saxophone from Belgium, and many more!
Join us for Chinese songs, stories and playtime. For toddlers and preschool age children.
Recommended for toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary-school age kids, this simple dance program will feature the Hokey Pokey, the Chicken Dance, and more.
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!
Join orchestra students from KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy and library staff for a fun and interactive musical storytime.
All young children and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs and rhymes. We hope to see you there!
Preschool Storytime for Kids; stories, crafts, finger plays and songs
Join Jennifer Duncan as she leads a special sign language storytime! Using the excitement and fun of signing American Sign Language (ASL) to enhance the reading of well-loved children’s picture books.
Special Junior Detective Storytime: A 120th Anniversary Celebration
In celebration of the 120th anniversary of a public library in La Jolla, we’ve prepared a special storytime for our youngest patrons.
Come hear the KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy (KAPA) orchestra as they play a soundtrack during story time! KAPA is a tuition-free, college-preparatory, 5th-8th grade public charter school in San Diego.
Start your day with fantastic stories! Join us for Morning Story Time at 11:00AM.
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
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.
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.
Join us for board game fun! Meet friends while playing Scrabble, Jenga, Trivia Pursuit, Bingo, Monopoly and more.
UPAC’s Street Outreach services provides targeted outreach to homeless individual living in San Diego County.
This ESL conversation class is open to adult English learners who would like to improve their spoken English. This class is designed for those who are at least at a low-intermediate level. This class will meet every Thursday from 1:30
STRETCH and BALANCE for LESS to MODERATELY ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS
A major challenge job seekers face is in knowing what to say to impress employers. Communicate your value to employers effectively and professionally.
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.
We are currently running an Air Monitoring Program in Barrio Logan and Logan Heights. The program consists of Air Monitor Installation and also home Air Filters for families that suffer from a respiratory illness.
Free play with LEGO bricks encourages creativity and improves social skills.
Thursdays are game days at the Clairemont Library! Play board games like: Candyland · Chutes & Ladders · Battleship · Monopoly · Yahtzee · Sorry · Jigsaw puzzles and more!
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.
Words Alive Westreich Scholarship Workshop: Computer Literacy
School is almost out, get ready for the summer! Swing by, munch on snacks, have fun and tell us what you think of 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
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
Visual artist Stacie Greene will show participants how to transform card stock and sticks into animals and objects used to tell a story with light and shadow. Registration is not required.
Parents and kids can learn to make and take colorful jewelry, lanyards, and other useful objects using mini looms. For families and children ages 7-12.
Our Summer Reading Program kicks off with a bang as Michael Raynor joins us with his comedy juggling act! His signature trick is spinning a cheeseburger on an umbrella. Mr.
Get creative with Legos!
All ages welcome: Duplo blocks available for younger builders.
Homework Help will still be available for the first Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in June at Balboa Library. We are pleased to offer this program for our Kindergarten through 8th grade students.
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.
Bring your child to an entertaining craft at the Otay Mesa Library every Thursday at 4pm!
The craft is different each week, with featured crafts for holidays and special library events! Come join us for this fun event!
Do you enjoy food? Do you enjoy science? Come and join us while we learn about food science. Experiments with food! Ages 12-18
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!
The Caper on Draper: Who Stole the Manuscript? (Private Event)
In celebration of 120 years of La Jolla's Public Library and 30 years at our Draper Avenue location, the Friends of the La Jolla Library invite you to join us for an exclusive Members Only event: