According to the Mayo Clinic, "If stress has you anxious, tense and worried, consider meditation. Spending even a few minutes in meditation can restore your calm and inner peace." Every Saturday except the 1st Saturday of the month.
Citizenship classes - Saturday Mornings - 9:30 - 11:30am
Screen Free Saturday
Put down your phones, turn off your tablet and log off the computer—it’s time for family fun! The Children’s Library will be turning off the computers and providing programs to take a “digital break”.
Ikebana: Japanese Art of Flower Arranging
Make a beautiful flower arrangement to take home! Classes are taught by master artist Jackie Zhang of the Ohara School of Ikebana.
Stop by for FREE Tax Preparation help. Generously provided by AARP. This free tax preparation service gives special attention to taxpayers over the age of 60 but is also open to taxpayers of all ages with low and moderate incomes.
Pre-schoolers will enjoy this Chinese Language Storytime, with stories and songs in Chinese.
All are welcome!
Classes begin March 21st in the San Ysidro Library Computer Lab and will continue every other Saturday.
See schedule below.
March 21st: Computer Basics
April 4th: Internet
Book Discussion Group - read and discuss a variety of genres and topics
Gain insight into books by group discussions. Facilitated by Kathi Diamant.
Gardening Exchange
Stop and Swap: Seeds, Plants, and More!
Too many zucchinis? Lots of cut flowers? Succulents getting too big? Ordered too many radish seeds?
Come join the Painting Party!
Learn some basic painting techniques and create a different masterpiece at each session!
Recommended for ages 7-12, but also a great family program!
Saya - Wind Instruments
High school students give free music lessons to children. There will be openings for 3 FLUTE Students and 2 TRUMPET Students. Students must supply their own instruments as they are not provided.
Come build with us! Legos provided, you bring your imagination! Ages 5 & up.
Prácticas de meditación para disminuir la presión, el estrés y mejorar la salud total.
The League of Amazing Programmers/Coding
Dive right into coding with Java, one of the world's most scalable and popular programming languages. This is a practical and fun workshop with not lecture-style teaching. You will learn by doing! Workshops provided by the League
Chinese Language Book Club
Chinese Language Book Club (Book Scent) held on the third Saturday of every month.
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 develop communication skills through storybooks and songs.
Family Yoga Storytime - bring a mat or blanket
Yoga Story Time is filled with stories, practice of animal-yoga poses, songs, relaxation, and breathing techniques.
Family Yoga Storytime - bring a mat or blanket
Yoga Story Time is filled with stories, practice of animal-yoga poses, songs, relaxation, and breathing techniques.
Kente Colors Storytime & Craft
Join us for a very special storytime with Ms. Laury featuring the children’s book Kente Colors. Discover how these woven cloths are created in Ghana and learn about the colors and symbols of kente cloth.
Paws for Reading
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,
Paws to Read with Love on a Leash
Come practice your reading or storytelling skills with Finnegan a certified therapy dog with San Diego Love on a Leash!
Slime Making Craft
Learn how to make your own slime! All materials will be provided. For ages 0-17.
Culinary Historians: "Jamming Through the Ages" - Christina Holder
The Culinary Historians of San Diego (CHSD) in partnership with San Diego Public Library invites you to this entertaining talk on a variety of food and drink, their history, and their roles in society, both locally and worldwide.
Go Healthy!
Go Healthy! with Screen Free Saturday presents Family Yoga and Healthy Snacks.
10:30-11am—Family Yoga
Learn fun animal poses. All ages.
Sounds of the Rainforest: Making a Manguaré
A Spring Into STEAM event
Explore your child's artistic side and create something fun and unique to bring home.
Join us every Saturday at 11 am .
Ruff Readers with Ms. Christine and Gertie
We are excited to once again have a “reading to children program” here at the Point Loma Library. We welcome Ruff Readers with Ms. Christine and Gertie to our library. Gertie is a Pug who is very sweet and fun.
Paws to Read
Children are invited to read to certified therapy dogs to build reading confidence.
SAYA - PIANO & STRING INSTRUMENTS
High school students give free music lessons to children. There will be openings for 4 PIANO students and 5 VIOLIN students. Students must supply their own instruments as they are not provided.
Want to learn how to use our studio? Come to our class and we'll show you basics of using our recording studio.
Water Color with Stephanie - beginners welcome!
Learn water color techniques and create small masterpieces! No pressure, we are here to learn. Please register online, limited to 10 and all materials are provided. You are also welcome to bring your own supplies if you would lik
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.
CANCELED - Lego Builders Club
Kids make Lego creations. Be creative and have fun!
No sign-up needed. Appropriate for ages 3 to 8 years.
Introduction to 3D Printing
Learn about 3D printing, tutorials to 3D Printing software, and how to expand your creativity using this emerging technology! Projects will be printed offsite and can be picked up at a future date.
Morning Story Time with Caroline & Penelope
Meet our neighbors Caroline and Penelope! Caroline is a social worker and artist. Penelope is a wonderful orange monster who loves to play.
Villa Musica Adult Guitar Class
Free guitar classes at the Logan Heights Branch Library! Applications available the front desk two weeks prior the start of classes. Please return applications before the classes begin.
Have you wanted to join a writing group but are busy on weekdays? Then join our weekend writing group, Writer’s Block. Bring your pen and a notebook to an hour of writerly fun!
Villa Musica Youth Guitar Classes
Free guitar classes at the Logan Heights Branch Library! Applications available the front desk two weeks prior the start of classes. Please return applications before the classes begin.
Are you looking to expand your technology skills? Would you like support setting up email, creating a resume, and accessing library databases? We're here to help!
CANCELLED Spring Into STEAM: Go Wild! Under the Rainforest Canopy - D.I.Y. Rainforest Terrarium
Spring into STEAM: Go Wild! Under the Rainforest Canopy
Earn service hours and help the library make decisions about serving teens in our community. Meets once monthly. Free snacks! Ages 12-18. Interested?
Kite Making Workshop
Learn how to make your own kite in this hands-on workshop. All supplies are provided so advance registration is required. Afterwards you are invited to fly your new kite on the PB Library's Cass Street Plaza!
Program Your Future
FREE Certificate Programs for High School Students!
Saturdays, January 25, 2020 - September 27, 2020 | 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
OCEAN BEACH SEED LIBRARY - ONE-YEAR CELEBRATION
We are excited to celebrate the one year anniversary of the OB Seed Library by hosting a seed saving workshop and heirloom seed swap! Join us as we get our hands dirty processing some of our bountiful harvests from last year.
Villa Musica Mariachi Ensemble
Mariachi Ensemble (ages 10+)
Bridge Class
WOULD YOU LIKE TO LEARN TO PLAY BRIDGE?
THE AZTEC DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB WOULD LOVE TO TEACH YOU HOW TO PLAY!
Need something to do? Come on by and get your creative juices flowing! Art supplies are put out so that you can make simple and easy crafts.
Participate in fun projects & activities. Join our teen volunteers who want to share their love for learning!
Join us at this drop-in clinic for training and help with open-source software, including Inkscape/Inkstitch, OBS, GIMP, Blender, Audacity, and many more! Demos and help with installation and configuration will be provided. Please brin
Cancelled-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
Billions of creatures call the ocean home, and many of them are mammals. In this workshop, students will explore the characteristics of marine mammals, especially dolphins, whales and seals found off the California coast.
Picture This: Mary Poppins
Continue celebrating Kite Fest by watching the Academy Award-winning classic Mary Poppins (1964, rated G, 140 minutes), featuring the song "Let's Go Fly a Kite," on our big screen! Light refreshments will
Need volunteer hours for school? Join our Teen Council for a fun, community based volunteer program!
Villa Musica Violin Classes
To sign-up please visit the Logan Heights Library to obtain the registration form.
Violin Brillante, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Film Screening: How to Survive A Plague
How to Survive a Plague viewing & discussion.
Sustainable Scripps
Detail TBA
Writers' Guild Workshop & Spring Kickoff Session
Want to develop your own voice and style?
Need to get those words out of your brain and onto paper?
We can help!
Women's History Month Movie: Suffragette
In early 20th-century Britain, the growing suffragette movement forever changes the life of working wife and mother Maud Watts (Carey Mulligan).
Introduction to 3D Printing
Learn about 3D printing, tutorials to 3D Printing software, and how to expand your creativity using this emerging technology! Projects will be printed offsite and can be picked up at a future meeting.
Please join us for a wonderful student performance with Villa Musica. This special recital will feature students from the Logan Heights and the Malcolm X libraries!