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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.
Jungle Strings and Furry Things - SD Guild of Puppetry
Children and their families will enjoy an animal marionette show. Witness these beautiful handmade puppets while being entertained.
A 45-minute Storytime for young children including books and music with the addition of American Sign Language signs with Jennifer Duncan from Signs at Play.
Ballet Class with City Ballet of San Diego
Who wants to learn ballet from City Ballet of San Diego's Sugar Plum Fairy, professional ballerina Chiara Valle? Attend this free and fun dance class as part of our Summer Reading Program series.
Meditation can reduce stress and cultivate calm. "Quiet the mind and the soul will speak."
Adult Pilates. Bring your own mat.
Details TBA
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.
The Central IDEA Lab presents... Cosplay Repair Station!
Are you cosplaying during San Diego Comic-Con? Need a cosplay repair? Don't despair!
Spin the wheel & get a prize!
Comic Conference for Educators & Librarians | Publisher Panels
Explore the role comics play in promoting education and literacy with the 7th Annual Comic Conference for Educators & Librarians (CCEL), hosted by San Diego Public Library and Comic-Con International®.
Kids On the Move
Join the staff from Dance to EvOLvE for this exciting, fast-paced kid’s dance party.
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!
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!
Backyard Chickens
Ever wondered how to raise backyard chickens? They are easy to maintain and great at pest control. Learn about the basics in this introductory course.
All young children and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs and rhymes. Held outdoors on the grass, bring a blanket or chair. No Registration required. We hope to see you there!
Zentangle is a fun, relaxing, and easy-to-learn art form that uses repetitive patterns to create beautiful images.
All supplies are provided and no experience necessary, Linda will guide you every step of the way.
Free/Low Cost Internet and/or Computers
Staff is on hand to assist you with applying for free/low cost Internet, computers or laptops. Stop in to get one on one assistance in meeting your technological needs.
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
Seniors instructing people of all ages to play the game of Bid Whist
Family Health Centers of San Diego Information Table
Come meet the Family Health Centers of San Diego today, in the Valencia Park/ Malcolm X Library to learn more about their programs and services.
Every Friday during the Summer Reading Program @ 2:00pm, we will be playing a kid's movie.
Please call (858) 552-1655 to find out what movie will be playing.
Come the library for Arts and crafts for children 5 and up. No registration needed and materials are provided.
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, respond, and create! Connect with your community through art and a great book.
Join us every Friday for fun hands-on STEM activities for kids in 3rd - 6th grade!
The San Diego Park Foundation is hosting a series of summer outdoor concerts with free Friday night performances. Bring a blanket and enjoy the music! Performances are family-friendly, open to the public and begin at 6 p.m.