The Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library is open to the public on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Mondays and Thursdays-Saturdays library services are limited to Contactless Pickups only.
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!
Great bargain used books
Modern Classics Book Club: The Way the Crow Flies
Welcome to our virtual book club! We will be reading out loud a variety of books ranging from classic selections to modern literature.
Current Selection
Virtual Reading Adventures with Ms. Terri
Join Ms. Terri online weekly as she shares enjoyable picture books and chapter books while you practice your good listening skills and celebrate the love of reading. Go to the Balboa Branch Library's Facebook page to enjoy these fun stories.
Bring your babies and toddlers and enjoy the opportunity to play with toys & books in an unstructured outdoor setting all while listening to music. We'll sing a few songs, and of course bubbles are included!
SDPL Dance Pants Party | Virtual Event
Join us via Zoom for a virtual dance party! This weekly Friday morning dance series is recommended for toddlers, preschoolers and kindergartners.
Daytime Book Club
The Daytime Book Club meets monthly to discuss a selected title - interesting and fun conversations ensue!
New members and guests are always welcome.
Art is Free * Art is Everywhere * We all have the Freedom to Create
Whatever it is that you've been dreaming about making... let's do it! Everything is possible in an art world!
Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytime with Mr. Luan
My Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences! I make it a point not just to read books, but to perform them as well!
Read Along Classics Book Club
Join the informal book club that will tackle classic literature at a leisurely pace.
Enjoy a holiday themed series of crafts to enjoy while waiting to see Santa Claus!
Join the elves at College-Rolando Library as we welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus for a visit!
We’ll have a photographer taking free family photos.
Family crafts will also be available!
The Grinch - After School Family Flix
A grumpy Grinch plots to ruin Christmas for the village of Whoville.
Rated PG.
Run time: 1h 25min.
For children of all ages and their parents/caregivers.
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
This is YOUR chance to voice what cause you are passionate about in front of other teens and Congressman Scott Peters! Is it animal rights? Environmentalism? Diplomacy? Deliver a five-minute pitch about your cause in the Community Room.
Holiday Crafts with Miss Maribel
Join Miss Maribel and create magical holiday ornaments and magnificent seasonal crafts!