Robert Warren leads this popular qi gong class, a mind-body-spirit practice that improves one's mental and physical health by integrating posture, movement, and breathing technique.
Monthly meeting every 2nd Thursday; topic TBD
Setup 9-10 (we sneak in with staff)
Mtg 10-12:30
Cleanup 12:30-1
Baby Sign Storytime with Monta Briant
Join us for "Sign-a-Story Circle Time" with Baby Sign Language Basics author, Monta Z. Briant. Parents learn how to use ASL signs for early communication with their babies through stories, songs, and other fun activities.
Please join us with your young ones for Preschool Storytime & Craft!
Ms. Sandy will have fun stories, songs, and a special craft to share!
This event takes place every Thursday, excluding the 3rd Thursday of each month.
Signing Story Time
This entertaining and educational Signing Story Time with Jennifer Duncan is infused with joy and American Sign Language signs.
Join us for indoor storytime. We'll read fun stories and sing songs. There will be take-home crafts, giveaways & more! Second Thursday of the month. All ages are welcome.
Storytime for Toddlers & Preschoolers
Join us for a storytime that fosters early literacy! Features books, songs, action rhymes, and finger plays that invite participation. Ages 1-5. Every Thursday.
Book Club - The Vanishing Half
Join like-minded bibliophiles to discuss fiction titles. This program will be held on our outside patio. A limited number of each month’s selection will be available at the Circulation Desk.
Morning Book Club
Love to read and talk about books? Join the new Morning Book Club!
Join us every Thursday for storytime. Every week we will read a selection of books along with singing songs, playing with instruments, puppets, felt and other storytime aspects. Each storytime will end with a craft!
Open to the public and are free of charge. Play variety board games. Attendees should be fully vaccinated and have masks
How to Work a Computer
Are you looking to learn some computer skills? These sessions—with instruction, hands-on opportunities, and plenty of time for questions and answers—are just for you!
Jan 5 - Smartphone I—Navigate Phone & Settings
Stop in for one on one assistance with your technology questions or for assistance in applying for low/no cost computers or Internet.
Mandarin Chinese Story Time
Join Ms Canndy as she presents Stories and Songs in Mandarin.
Join Ms. Katia for an engaging preschool storytime that promotes a love of reading and quality together time. Featuring stories, songs, and fun!
Preschool storytime for babies, toddlers, and all preschoolers!
Participants agree to follow all relevant City of San Diego COVID protocols.
Virtual Preschool Storytime with Ms Rebecca
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month for a virtual storytime via Zoom, perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. Questions? Call 858-581-9934.
Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Drawing Class with Mr. Luan
I'll show kids how to draw basic shapes. Then we'll add other elements to those shapes to create popular objects like people, bunnies, cars, fish, caterpillars, houses, etc.. Throughout the lessen I'll have them color parts of those ob
Toddler and Preschool Storytime
Recommended for ages 2-5, this storytime program includes books, songs, games, and early literacy fun!
Please note: Weather permitting, this program will be held outdoors.
Preschool Storytime & Craft with Ms. Dana: Celebrating Lunar New Year
Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play in this special storytime meant to encourage a love of reading and build essential early literacy skills.
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!
In this Japanese tradition, a professional storyteller reveals a series of illustrations contained in a storybox as the narrative unfolds. Before TV & comic books existed in Japan, there was Kamishibai (kami = paper; shibai = theatre).&n
Please join Miss Lea and Miss Ellie for storytime, songs, and some fun!
Jump into the world of animals! Learn about local wild animals and how to make sure we stay safe and our wild neighbors stay safe too!
Come join us for a fun and safe story time in-person at the Oak Park Library. There will be singing, magic shows and crafts.
Zoom Book Club-Lincoln Highway
Can’t make it to our in-person book club at the Carmel Mountain Ranch Library? Try this virtual alterative! A limited number of this month’s selection will be available at the Circulation Desk. This program is appropriate for adults 18 and up.
Learn to use simple ASL signs to open a window into a baby and child's mind, lowering frustration, and enhancing bonding, speech, and literacy with music, stories, puppets, parachute & bubbles, all with ASL signs.
Winter Themed Cooking
Learn and make new and healthy recipes to cook during the colder months and keep away the brrrrrrs!
Ikebana Japanese Floral Design
Learn to make one arrangement in each meeting. One-on-one criteques with students on their work will be conducted in each meeting. Explore other Japanese cultures, including tea ceremony, kimono Japanese cuisine and confection.
Adult Craft: Fabric Fortune Cookies
The Lunar New Year will begin on Sunday, January 22nd, ushering in the Year of the Rabbit! Whether you want to create a cute party favor, cool invitation, or a sweet treat to not eat, we invite you to learn how to sew your own
Pen to Paper Writing Group
Ready to fire up your writing, jump start a novel, or just keep the ideas flowing? Join us for a weekly drop-in writing group.
Knit and Crochet Circle
Bring your knit and crochet projects and socialize with fellow stitchers!
Participants agree to follow all relevant City of San Diego COVID protocols.
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.
Chess Club
Interested in achieving better brain function while improving your memory, cognitive abilities, and strategic thinking? Then play chess!
Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world.
Free In-Person Computer Class
Want to 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?
Family Flix: DC League of Super-Pets
Krypto the Super-Dog and Superman are inseparable best friends, sharing the same superpowers and fighting crime side by side in Metropolis.
Chess Club
All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced.
All ages, children and adults!
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
Kids K through 8: having trouble with homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
Enjoy a selection of board games the whole family can play at this fun weekly event. We'll have Chess, Jenga, Chutes and Ladders, Connect 4 and more!
Villa Musica
Registration is required.
For more information please contact Villa Musica Director Aaron Bullard at abullard@villamusica.org.
Get messy, make mistakes, and prepare to make ART!
Join us every Thursday to get creative!
Come join us at the Ocean Beach Branch Library every Thursday in the Children’s Area from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. Kids who participate will get to win cool prizes. Kids ages 3–12 are welcome. Adult supervision is required for younger kids.
Join us for the Pacific Beach Library's monthly book discussion! Please either register to attend this program or send an email to cwainwright@sandiego.gov if you would like to virtually join our discussion via Zoom. Readers will
All levels of players are welcome. There will be instruction for beginners and opportunities for kids to play against other kids at their own level. Geared to Grades 1-5.
Joins us for a fun craft for children. Registration recommended.
Kids Craft: Snowy Owl Pine Cones
Join us as we use pine cones to make adorable snowy owls! This craft is easy and kids will love the cute owl they get to take home.
Ages 3-11. No registration necessary.
Program dates and times subject to change.
The Teen Game is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch, PS4 and more.