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Step into Surrealism
Stop by to experience Surrealism and the works of Surrealist artists such as Salvador Dali, Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró, René Magritte, and many more!
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.
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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!
In honor of Valentine's Day, library staff would LOVE to boogie with you! This silly dance program via Zoom will feature songs like "Baby Shark" and "The Wheels on the Bus." Recommended for kids ages 2-6.
The Green Thumbs: A Children's Garden Club!
Exposure to nature through play leads to exploration and discovery, engaging both the physical and mental abilities of children. This program is for kids to learn about the environment, gardening and how to care for the earth!
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!
AARP Tax Assistance
The AARP will be providing free tax help for taxpayers with low to moderate income on Fridays, February 4 - April 15, 2022. It's BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
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!
Instructors are from Silver Age Yoga. Designed so that seniors can safely participate at their level of comfort. Every class utilizes chairs but please bring your own exercise mat if desired. Registration required for each session
Read Along Classics Book Club
Join the informal book club that will tackle classic literature at a leisurely pace.
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
Adult Craft: DIY Washer Necklaces
Make your own jewelry using paper, washers, and glue! This craft requires drying time for several steps so pick two days—one day to select materials and get started, and a second day to finish the final steps and take it home. Questions?
Pop-up S.T.E.A.M. Trunk
STEAM pirates are invited to come raid the STEAM treasure trunk and play in the library's community room from 4-5pm every other Friday. It is full of 22 of the latest librarian-approved activities to get kids thinking and learning. Gra