CreativeMornings is a monthly breakfast lecture series for creative types (including entrepreneurs, developers & crafters). Each event is free of charge, and includes a 20 minute talk, plus coffee!
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
Chair Yoga promotes circulation, peace, and relaxation. Please wear comfy clothes.
This program repeats on the 1st & 3rd Friday of each month.
Babies & Books will be morphing into Baby Dance Party featuring members of Dance to Evolve!
We will have songs, parachutes, toys, and bubbles for your babies to dance, play, and interact!
Children will have the opportunity to play with toys & books in an unstructured setting all while listening to music. We'll sing a few songs, and of course bubbles are included!
Little ones are able to make noise, play, and meet new friends. This is a loosely structured, baby-led program of play, music, bubbles, songs and more. For babies and toddlers 0-2 years.
Conversation Cafe
Practice your English skills in a friendly, informal setting. Adults of all skill levels are welcome to join in the conversation!
Conversation Cafe meets every Friday.
Meditation for Relaxation
If life has you stressed, anxious, tense, or worried, consider meditation. Take an hour of your day for self-care and join us in a free seated guided meditation held every Friday. No registration required
Weather Watchers: Big Science for Little Ones
Take on the role of meteorologists and discover what makes the weather! Explore why weather changes and then create instruments to measure it.
For children ages 3-5.
Trash Day @ the Library!
Join us for stories, crafts, and a chance to see a trash truck up close. You will also meet a community sanitation driver! Storytime takes place at 10:00am, and all other activities follow. Geared toward ages 1-5, but fun for the
Citizenship Classes are available at the Otay Mesa Branch Library. The class is open enrollment and available to the public. Classes are held every Friday from 10:00 am-12:00 pm unless otherwise noted.
With the holidays approaching, family members may have concerns about their aging loved ones, but not know how to approach these difficult topics.
Finding Employment Workshops - Talleres para Encountrar Empleo
* Free Admission
*Entrada Gratis
*Halamos Espanol
Mental Health First Aid
A participant will learn about the common signs and symptoms of mental illness. Common signs and symptoms of substance use. How to interact with a person in crisis; and how to connect the person with help.
IRS Problem Solving Day
The Taxpayer Advocate Service is an independent organization within the Internal Revenue Service. We are independent in that we report directly to congress through the National Taxpayer Advocate. TAS helps taxpayers resolve tax problem
Preschool Storytime
Children are invited to a fun storytime with books and singing. The first storytime of the month is usually bilingual (Spanish/English or Chinese/English).
Join Mr. B for a super fun and energetic journey through children's literature. Filled with interactive stories, songs, dancing, games, bubbles, and more!
Story Time with Miss Bari
Fun stories & songs children will enjoy!
SIGNS AT PLAY - BABY SIGNING STORYTIME
· Find out what’s going on in your baby’s mind by teaching him/her to sign.
· Strengthen your bond with baby.
· Lessen frustration brought on by miscommunication by giving baby a way to tell you what he/she wants.
Join us for songs, games, and stories at Preschool Storytime. Children and their chaperones are invited to stay and play after storytime!
Join Mr. Luan as he takes you on an energetic and humorous storytime ride! Songs will be sung, character voices will be many! In this program, the stories really do come to life! Oh, yeah: we do a little dancing too!
Wee Reads Storytime for Babies & Toddlers
Enjoy stories, rhymes, and music followed by playtime with terrific toys. Come have a fantastic time at the library! [Birth - 5 yrs.]
This free five-week class, which began on October 18th, required registration by October 25th. No new registrants will be accepted at this time. We apologize for this inconvenience.
Bilingual Storytime with Miss Dafne
Este programa bilingüe está diseñado para que los niños de nivel aprendan más inglés y español. En este programa leeremos libros y cantaremos en ambos idiomas y también realizaremos algunas actividades que darán seguimiento al tema del día.
Preschool Story and Play time
Stories, songs, puppets, and playtime will all be found at this energetic and engaging storytime. Make new friends, hear a story and spend quality time with the preschooler in your life— at the library!
Come and join us for a fun toddler story time!
Tame your toddler with a fun and interactive introduction to yoga
Have a fun, varied workout using a mixture of light aerobics including dance steps, chair aerobics, toning with weights and bands, standing leg exercises, balance work, and cool-down stretches.
Aloha Ukulele Strummers
Aloha. This event is not a class but a strum-a-long. If you know basic ukulele chords, come join us. Music will be provided. We will play familiar songs, Hawaiian songs, oldies, and new songs to learn.
At THRIVE our purpose is to reach out to parents of special needs, to lift them up, share resources and encourage them using the Bible as basis.
Learn to Thrive: Self-care for Caregivers
Learn how Dave Nassaney—the Caregiver’s Caregiver, pod-caster, and author of several books—uses his own experience of caring for his wife for more than 23 years to help others produce extraordinary results in their own lives as well as in th
We’ve brought the yoga studio to our community!
Enjoy all levels of Yoga with Rebecca:
*$5 donation
*Bring a yoga mat and water
*Wear comfortable clothing
*Be prepared to remove your shoes
Hablamos: Spanish Conversation Group
Let's speak Spanish! Improve your Spanish Language skills by conversing with other learners and native speakers in a friendly, casual setting. All skill levels are welcome.
Learn fundamental and techniques for writing kids’ picture books, chapter books and young adult novels.
Downtown Chess
Are you the next Judith Polgar? Do you have what it takes to dethrone Magnus Carlsen? Come and join us every Friday and be part of the biggest casual chess club in San Diego.
USS Midway: Surprises, Milestones & Disasters
The USS Midway—America’s longest-serving aircraft carrier of the 20th century—had its share of hair-raising missions, pranks, heartbreaking disasters, and remarkable accomplishments. Shared by about 150,000 sailors whose average age was only
Common Thread: Sew Together
Have some experience sewing? Join us and make pillowcases for donation to local charity groups. All materials provided.
OASIS at the Library: Major Wine Regions of California
Come and learn about California's major wine producing regions.
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
Wii B' Gamin' Xbox 360
Join Mr. Chris as we game using X-box and Wii formats. Monthly competitions with prizes as well!
Video Game Fridays
Video Game Fridays - Come play video games on the Nintendo Switch with your friends.
Learn the beautiful paper-craft technique of Quilling and create unique works of art. All materials provided. Adults 18 and over only; for their safety, no children are allowed.
Do you have what it takes to be a Lego Builder? Join us for open Lego time on Friday afternoons and let your creativity flow.
Lego Lab
Legos are provided for building projects. No registration required and limit of 30 participants. Legos contain small objects and parent’s supervision is required.
Kids can have fun and get creative while building with LEGO.
Lego Time
Kids: build, build, BUILD to your heart's content! Our LEGOS can't wait to meet you! Skyscrapers, automobiles, airplanes, spaceships: create these and more! Learn basic building science while having loads of fun!
Chess Club
All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced.
If you don't know how to play chess, you can learn at Chess Club!
All ages, children and adults!
Read a different book selection each month and then join us on the patio for a very lively book discussion! November's selection is "Guts" by Raina Telgemeier. Copies will be available for checkout.
Please join us for fun Thanksgiving themed crafts for the family.
While supplies last.
Bring your eReader and receive support and guidance on how to use the library's eCollection.
Assistance provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
Do you love reading comics and manga? Join us for our monthly Teen Graphic Novel Club. This month’s book is Through the Woods by Emily Carroll . Read, discuss, draw and so much more. Books will be provided.
Join us as we sip refreshments and have open discussions about hot topics, current events and world issues throughout history. Together we will create new bonds, set goals and strengthen and empower one another for greatness!
Learn or advance with computer coding, including Java and Python!
Students must bring a Mac or Windows laptop computer for their own use at Coding Club.
Spider-Man: Far From Home
PG-13
2019 ‧ Fantasy/Sci-fi ‧ 2h 9m
Paws to Read
Children are invited to read to certified therapy dogs to build reading confidence.
Hatha Yoga con rutinas yóguicas para el control de la respiración, y prácticas de meditación para mejorar la salud física, emocional, mental y espiritual.
Coloring for stress relief? You Betcha. Join us at the Adult Coloring Club. Light refrshments.