August 20 — October 15, 2022
San Diego Ballet Free Saturday Morning Dance Classes
San Diego Ballet Education and Outreach at the City Heights Library Performance Annex Schedule for September 17- November 12, 2022
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Get help using library apps such as Cloud Library, SDPL To Go and more. Bring your phone or tablet and we’ll help you make the most of the library apps you use most.
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.
Japanese Language class
Stop in to learn Japanese or improve your japanese language skills.
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.
Bilingual English/Chinese Storytime
Join us for bilingual English/Mandarin Chinese stories and songs with Ms. Danning at the library. All ages welcome. The storytime will be on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
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SATURDAY MORNING STORYTIME!
Please join us for stories and songs every Saturday morning on the patio at 10:00AM.
Dance Pants Bash!
Recommended for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary-school age kids, this simple dance program will feature "The Wheels on the Bus," "Baby Shark," and more. Families, it’s time to show us your moves and come dance with us!
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Computers 2 San Diego Kids
Do you need a computer but can't afford to buy one? Sign-up for the C2SDK seminar where you will learn how to qualify and apply for a computer.
Registration required--please call 619-424-0474 to sign up.
Poetry Club (Saturday Sontage)
Saturday Sontage poetry discussion. For more information contact Curran at curranjeffery@msn.com.
Gardening Exchange
Stop and Swap: Seeds, Plants, Veggies, Fruits, Flowers and More!
Too many zucchinis? Lots of cut flowers? Succulents getting too big? Fruits and Veggies galore? Ordered too many radish seeds?
Things might get a little inky as we work together to dissect a real squid. Students will develop scientific research skills as they learn about squids and other ocean animals.
This is an in-person workshop.
Ages O-17 months
Bond with baby through books, songs, and bounces at our lap-sit story time.
Saturday Storytime In the Park
Join Mr. Erni or Mr. Jay for stories, songs, puppets, bubbles and more! Recommended for ages 0-5. Please bring a blanket to sit on the grass.
Big fun with Little Blue Penguins
San Diego Zoo author Carrie Hasler will read the picture book "Periwinkle's Journey" and present on penguin species! There will also be some fun educational surprises.
Fire & Ice with Mad Science
Discover how hot and cold science can be as you take a journey through the world of Fire & Ice!
Join Ms. Harlynne for a new storytime on Saturdays! Practice your ABCs and 123s while listening to stories and singing songs, followed by craft time.
Make a Felt Cupcake for the Library's 30th Anniversary - Family Craft Program
Help Rancho Peñasquitos celebrate its 30th Anniversary by creating a unique felt cupcake!
All supplies will be provided.
Sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer!
Come learn some simple signs and songs at this fun weekly event!
45 minute piano recital to raise money to fund musical instruments to schools
Saturday Morning Craft Time
Join us in the Community room for a volunteer led craft session.
Paws to Read
Join us as Therapy Dog Teams visit the Library! Children are invited to read to, and interact with, certified therapy dogs to build reading confidence.
Mental Health and the Impact of Hate (APICA and Asian Solidarity Collective Forum)
Asian Pacific Islander Community Actions, Asian Solidarity Collective, and the San Diego Public Library are hosting "Mental H
Dedicated to the idea that the visual arts are a necessary and rewarding ingredient of any world-class city, the SD Art Prize was conceived to promote and encourage dialogue, reflection and social interaction about San Diego’s artistic and cultura
Making of a Super Hero: Fiction, Fantasy, & the Real World
In this interactive workshop, students will explore the hero’s journey in literature and the real world.
ESL Conversation Class
This is a great way to improve your English conversation skills. The class is open to all skill levels. Come in on Saturday afternoons and practice with us!
Get together with fellow teens and talk about all things books! There is no set reading list; you can read any book, old or new, in any genre.
Learn about electronics and circuits while creating fun crafts projects! Possible projects include a moving origami swan, light-up LED bracelet or robot bug.
This is an in-person workshop
It’s slime time! Just like slime, Earth’s glaciers, mudslides and quaking bogs are made of fluids that are neither liquid nor solid. We’ll use slime to investigate how things work in the natural world.
This is an in-person workshop.
Spanish Tile Art Class
Kids and teens ages 8 & up are invited to a free art class to make floral/geometric art in the style of Spanish tiles. All supplies will be provided.
Calling all teens! Earn service hours and help the library make decisions about serving teens in our community.
Mindfulness of Impermanence: Transforming Loss into Wisdom and Compassion
Join Lisa Shives, MD, for a free 4-week course: Mindfulness of Impermanence: Transforming Loss into Wisdom and Compassion. Each class will last 60-90 minutes.
Buckle your seatbelt and get ready to blast off as you plan your own mission to space! Explore our Earth and then move on to other planets, solar systems and faraway galaxies.
This is a virtual workshop.