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. 

The free ESL class focuses on conversation at the intermediate level. Limit 25. The term runs from 6/13/19—8/1/19. For more information call 760.757.2121, x8770.

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

Meet animals from around the world and learn how they survive each and every day.

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

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

Join us for a toe-tapping good time with family favorite and local band, Hullabaloo! No sign-up required.

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!

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.

Drop in, free tutoring for adults with internet questions.

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

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!

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.

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

Hopscotch  will bring stories, songs, and activities to our library. Don’t miss out on all the fun!

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

Join us for Storytime AND Craft time.

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 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!

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

Get ready for foot stomping, toe tapping, hand clapping, sing-along fun as Craig brings TEN different instruments to your library. Guitar from Spain, Flute from France, a Drum from Africa, Saxophone from Belgium, and much more!

Giddyap, cowpokes! Come experience the Old West with Cowboy Ken as we sing songs, hear stories, learn, and laugh. This show is one of several offered as part of Mission Valley Library's summer reading program.

Walk on the Wild Side

Want to see it all? Wild Wonders has your passport to adventure with animals from all over the world—including South America, Africa, Australia, Asia, and North America!

Fun family films!  

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

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.

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.

In recognition of Emily Bronte's 200th birthday, join us for a special presentation focusing on the lives and works of the fascinating Bronte family.

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 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.

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.

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TEEN CRAFT: Pride Month Edition 

Show your pride and support for the LGBTQIA+ community by making a rainbow heart transparency to hang

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!

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

Listen to jazz and create what you hear on paper with visual artist Sarah Cusey!  Your artwork will represent both the sounds you hear an instrument make as well as the way it looks in this collage piece.

Learn STEM concepts through play!  The e² Young Engineers program introduces children to scientific concepts through hands-on learning.  Registration is required to attend this program.  

Get creative with Legos!

All ages welcome: Duplo blocks available for younger builders.

Do you like anime? Brand new to it all? Been watching for a while but need some  suggestions? Or do you just like being around  fellow fans?

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!

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

Make your own tiny terrarium necklace!

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

Exploring the world one book at a time!