New take-home craft kits available every two weeks, while supplies last. Kits include almost everything you need to make a fun craft; you may need to supply your own scissors, glue, etc. See staff for details.
Save for Southeast Art and Science Expo
Preschool Storytime & Craft moves to Mondays at 11:30am from July 11 to August 22!
Piano instructor Stewart Simon will cover basic musicianship areas as well as piano exercises to develop your technique. Keyboards will be provided unless you wish to bring your own.
You can register online at SDCESTUDENT55.com
Digital Navigator on-site
The Digital Navigator in the computer lounge provides FREE assistance with digital inclusion--including digital literacy, home connectivity, gaining access, to devices, and more!
Signing fun with songs, stories, and fingerplays as well as tips for using sign language as a preverbal communication tool with your baby. Geared to ages 0+.
A Mah Jong Group for adults is meeting every Monday and Thursday from 1:00pm-3:30pm. Knowledge of American Mah Jong rules is required to play. Please bring your own Mah Jong tiles if possible.
Mindful Meditation
Mindful meditation can help lower heart rate, respiration, blood pressure, and stress. Instructors from the Healthy Adventures Foundation will lead participants in meditative breathing, a contract/relax exercise, and guided imagery. At
Computer Class: Screen Navigation
Improve your computer skills or learn how to navigate the internet. The Access 4 All Express offers FREE in-person classes for people of all skill levels. Don't have a device? One can be provided to you free during the class, or
San Diego Opera is offering free instrumental mariachi music lessons for youth during the summer. Please contact john.gabriel@sdopera.org for more information.
Come one come all, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages. Step right up for the final event of our Summer Reading Program Series.
STE(A)M Explorers: Robotics Workshop with RoboThink
RoboThink kids will work on Arduino-based Robotic designs while learning about STEM electronics and robotic sub-systems using cells and bricks, gears, axles, DC and servo motors, sensors, and wireless controllers.
DYH@L Presents: Sharpen Your Skills
Don't stop learning this summer!
Stop by any of our Homework Centers to sharpen your skills. We've got bananagrams, math games, learning activities, and more fun ways to learn.
DYH@L Presents: Sharpen Your Skills
Don't stop learning this summer!
Stop by any of our Homework Centers to sharpen your skills. We've got bananagrams, math games, learning activities, and more fun ways to learn.
DYH@L Presents: Sharpen Your Skills
Don't stop learning this summer!
Stop by any of our Homework Centers to sharpen your skills. We've got bananagrams, math games, learning activities, and more fun ways to learn.
DYH@L Presents: Sharpen Your Skills
Don't stop learning this summer!
Stop by any of our Homework Centers to sharpen your skills. We've got bananagrams, math games, learning activities, and more fun ways to learn.
DYH@L Presents: Sharpen Your Skills
Don't stop learning this summer!
Stop by any of our Homework Centers to sharpen your skills. We've got bananagrams, math games, learning activities, and more fun ways to learn.
DYH@L Presents: Sharpen Your Skills
Don't stop learning this summer!
Stop by any of our Homework Centers to sharpen your skills. We've got bananagrams, math games, learning activities, and more fun ways to learn.
DYH@L Presents: Sharpen Your Skills
Don't stop learning this summer!
Stop by any of our Homework Centers to sharpen your skills. We've got bananagrams, math games, learning activities, and more fun ways to learn.
Teatro San Diego Classes - Introduction to Theatre Dance (Ages 5-11)
A fun introduction to theatre movement for young dancers. This class will focus on the most common musical theatre dance steps as well as the importance of story-telling.
Jammin' @ the Library: Guitar Instruction
Jammin’ @ the Library program offers free beginning guitar instruction for teens and adults at the San Diego Public Library’s Central Library. The program is for ages 12 and up.
LEGO Power Hour
Join us every Monday for LEGO Power Hour! Build your own creations to display in our library. Program will take place in our study rooms 3 and 4.
Picture This goes Double-Feature! With the peak of the summer heat, come enjoy free film double features on select Mondays in August (08/15, 08/22, and 08/29) in one of San Diego's official Cool Zones.
Maker Mondays: Native Seed Ball Workshop
At this week's Maker Monday, join The Climate Initiative for a fun and educational workshop on native plants, pollinators, and climate change while creating seed balls!
Join us each Monday as teens read with kids of all ages or assist them with math. An easy way for children to build reading and math skills and interact with a positive teen role model.
Sand Art Terrarium with ToshWerks
Children ages 8 and up are invited to join our friends from ToshWerks for an amazing, creative project!
The Teen Game is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch, PS4 and more.
Teatro San Diego Classes - Youth Theatre Dance (Ages 12-17)
Focus on basic technical elements of theatre dance. You will start class with a warm-up, followed by exercises from various somatic practices including Pilates, ballet, Alexander technique, modern dance techniques and classical jazz.
Lego Playtime
Kids can enjoy being creative by building with LEGO blocks and DUPLO bricks. It's a great opportunity for exploring with new ideas, as well as sharing concepts and strategies with other attendees.
The weather outside is warm, come chill at your local library and watch a fun family friendly movie with the Oak Park community.
There will be popcorn and snacks!
3D Design Workshop
Our expert will assist with design during the workshop and demonstrate how to use the 3D print machine. Participants will be notified once their 3D prints are ready for pickup! Geared to ages 7 to 17. Limit 15. Reg
Crafts for Grown-Ups: Macramé Wall Hanging!
Adult craft night is back! Join us for another amazing craft night from Toshwerks. Design and personalize your own beautiful Macramé wall hanging! Online registration is required for this event, hope to see you there!
Signing Pajama Storytime
Join us for pajama storytime with...sign language basics to foster early literacy skills.
This program is offered inside in our Community Room, and no registration is required.
Theatre dance focuses on storytelling through movement. In this 75-minute class, students will build stregth and awareness through a physical warm-up and then learn a dance combination to unlock creativity and intention within choreography.
North University Community Chess Club
Casual play for all levels.
Pajama Storytime
Come join us with your little ones at the Mountain View/Beckwourth Branch Library in the children's area for pajama storytime. Have your kids come in their pajamas and enjoy stories/educational learning and songs by your local librarian.
Pajama Storytime with Ms. Carrie
Put on your favorite PJs and join Ms. Carrie in the Community Room Monday evenings for a pajama storytime.
Pajamas are encouraged, but not required. No sign up required.
Put on your pajamas, grab your favorite stuffed animal and head to the library for storytime.
Dixie Hall, creator and owner of DixiePops,will give an informal talk about her successful business and her mantra: "Friends Don't Let Friends Eat Bad Desserts." Many of us are fans of the ice cream she serves that is "comfort," "kid friendl
Friends of the Library Author Talk: Edie Littlefield Sundby
In-Person
Mystery Book Club: The Cuckoo's Calling
Join other mystery readers for a monthly discussion of all things mystery.
Read from an exciting range of mystery genres, publication dates, and authors.
You may just discover your next favorite detective.
Stroke Prevention Workshop by Dr. Lucas Ramirez
Do you want to live longer, have better quality, and reduce your chances of heart attacks, strokes, cancers and more? You can do so by modifying certain day to day habits. Dr.
Picture This! Double-Features - Freedom Riders
Picture This goes Double-Feature!