This is the perfect class for all those mini-movers out there! It’s filled with creative movement, lots of fun music and dance games.
The Den: In-Person AMA with Library Staff
Stop by the Kensington-Normal Heights Branch Library on Mondays for The Den: a Monday Morning Koffee Klatch In-Person "Ask Me Anything (AMA)" program. The event is a session with the Branch Manager, Erni Barros, to answer questions and get f
Need help with your email? Struggling to navigate a particular website? New to using a smartphone or tablet? Come get some tech help with one of our library staff! We're experienced with tech problem-solving and are eager to assist you.
- Explore your musical talent through learning the fundamentals of piano techniques
- Learn musical expression/theory, and performance practice/styles
- Ear training, recitals preparation, and small breakout room clinics withi
Recommended for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary-school age kids, this simple dance program will feature popular songs. Families, it’s time to get your groove on!
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+.
Dance It Out! Bilingual Storytime
Join us in this dancing storytime that geared towards toddlers and their parents. Enjoy new and classic stories of all kinds and get ready to get all those wiggles out and dance away the jiggles and pent up energy!
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
Body Dynamics, by San Diego Continuing Education
This class provides students with an understanding of the Breath-Mind-Body dynamic and its relationship to health and wellness during the aging process. Students learn breathing techniques for self-care, mental resilience, and physical relax
Adult Craft: Cardboard Loom Weaving
Learn how to use a simple cardboard loom to weave a pouch, sized to carry either your cell phone or glasses.
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.
Literature Comes to Life: Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Join us for a special storytime in which the children help act out the story! To wrap up our summer reading program, we are presenting the classic fairy tale Goldilocks and the Three Bears, by James Marshall.
Paws to Read
Children can read aloud to trained and certified therapy dogs. “Paws for Reading” is designed to help children improve their reading skills and confidence in reading out loud.
Park Ranger Sonja Nystuen will read a story, talk about her job, take questions, and present specimens she encounters regularly as she patrols La Jolla's coast! Grades K-5th.
SRP: - Hullabaloo
Please join us as we welcome the roof-raising, foot-stomping songs of Hullaballo. Kids of all ages will be singing and dancing their sillies out! This program is outside on the grass.
Summer Reading Program - Movie Monday - Turning Red
Details coming soon...
No registration required!
Need to finish some homework, work on a project, study for a test, or just relax and read a book away from the distractions at home?
Ages 5-12
Let's get creative! Express your creativity through a fun craft.
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.
Teen IDEA Lab is now open!
The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software.
Crafty Club (ages 6-12)
Join us for a fun afterschool craft class for ages 6-12.
Don't forget to nurture your creativity.
All supplies are provided.
Join us on the second Monday of each month for a fun book discussion and craft for kids aged 8-12. This month we will be discussing Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures, by Kate DiCamillo.
Are you interested in learning about robotics?
Come build your creations while making new friends! All Legos will be supplied by the Paradise Hills Branch Library. Your creation may even be featured in our display case!
Maker Monday: Mission Control with the Air and Space Museum
Join the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab for Maker Mondays, every 2nd and 4th Monday from 4-5 pm. Each session the IDEA Lab team will focus on a different design and creativity project and will highlight a piece of technology found within our lab.
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.
Word Wizards: Creative Writing Workshop for 3rd to 5th Graders
Creative Writing Workshop for 3rd to 5th graders. Registration required.
Mission Valley Kids Book and Craft Club
Join us every second Monday for an entertaining book club where we’ll discuss a great kids book, do a related craft, and enjoy snacks.
The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS4. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Gang Beasts and more.
Have you ever wanted to create imaginative computer-based 3-D graphics? Now’s your chance to design a bridge, a house, a monster or anything else you can dream up.
Join in on a fun filled afternoon of crafting. Materials provided. Designed for grades K - 3rd.
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.
Girl Scout Event: Screening of documentary The Right to Read
Community members are invited to watch a free screening of the documentary The Right to Read. This opportunity is presented by Girl Scout Troop 3182.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS : NATURALIZATION 101 / CONOZCA SUS DERECHOS : NATURALIZACIÓN 101
Come learn about the rights you have in the U.S. and in San Diego as an immigrant! The presentation will be followed by limited free legal consultations.
Pajama Storytime
Come join us every Monday at 5:30pm in the children's area for pajama storytime. Children are encouraged to come in their pajamas and enjoy stories read by their local librarian. A arts and crafts activity will follow every storytime.
Meditation for a Happy Life
Learn and practice meditation, improve harmony at home and at work, and build your wisdom and inner peace. This secular and modern approach to traditional Buddhist teachings is led by Ashley Davis, co-founder of The Center for Harmonious Liv
Join us Monday Evenings for a Family Movie Night. Bring a snack and enjoy a fun evening of movie viewing starting at 5:30.
In partnership with Rainbow Spaces come grab your character sheets and get ready to roll! We're playing Dungeons and Dragons at the library so get ready to have your character's story told here!
Adult Craft Night - Summer Mood Book Bags
Space is limited for this class. Sign ups are required and will start on July 17 at noon. This class is for adults 18 and up.
Come build your creations while making new friends! All Legos will be supplied by the North University Community Branch Library. Your creation may even be featured in our display case!
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.
Girls Who Code Club Meeting
WHAT IS A GIRLS WHO CODE CLUB?
Cancelled 8/14 - Fortune & Glory - SDPL's Role-Playing Game Program for Adults
Explore New Worlds! Embark on Epic Adventures!
Have you ever wanted to play role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons, but didn't know where to start?
Picture This! Rear Window (1954)
Rear Window
***Padres home game***
Come enjoy a pajama party with us!
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.
Pajama Storytime
Join Ms. Jackie for stories and songs to get the little ones ready for bedtime!
Mystery Book Club: The Case of the Deadly Butter Chicken by Tarquin Hall
For more information please email: bcnclairemont@gmail.com
You may discover your next great read.
Books are available at the front desk. Ask for your copy.
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