Work on your flexibility, strength building and quiet your mind with functional movement practice. Participate at your own ability. Wear flexible clothing and bring any preferred yoga equipment.
Qi Gong: Recharging Body & Mind
Qi Gong (Chi Gong) is a simple preventative health method of relaxing and harmonizing the body. These gentle exercises are suitable for any age and health condition.
Free class. Interested? Simply attend.
A story time designed for toddlers, featuring stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays.
Outdoor Toddler Storytime
Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy simple stories, songs and community. Reading practice helps young ones to develop school readiness skills and also encourages perspective-taking, enhanced language ability, and critica
Join Children’s Librarian Miss Julie for stories, songs, fingerplays, and lots of fun! This program is designed for children ages 2-4.
In this highly interactive, music-based storytime program, children have the opportunity to make music, learn beats, and dance and move to the sounds. All ages are welcome to attend.
Learn signs to use with your child! Signing fun with songs, stories, and finger plays as well as tips for using sign language as a preverbal communication tool with your little one.
Join us in the library's spacious community room where we can all safely space out for a Storytime with Miss Melissa or Miss Jennifer appropriate for preschoolers.
Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play at Toddler Storytime! Come and build essential early literacy skills and foster a love of reading. Designed for children ages 1-3.
Baby/Toddler Storytime with Stay and Play at 10:00 am
We will pass out “tickets” right before storytime.
Preschool Storytime
Dance, sing, laugh, and enjoy engaging stories with Carrie The Librarian! This program is recommended for ages 2-5 but all ages are welcome at this fun weekly program.
Mind and Body Fitness is done mostly standing or in a chair. No mats required.
Space is limited to 25 people per class.
Be sure to get to the library a little early, this class fills up fast!
Enjoy movies based on books.
Cafecito con Alzheimer’s San Diego: Nuestro cerebro y nuestra salud
Venga y hable con nosotros sobre cómo nuestro cerebro es parte de nuestra salud.
City of San Diego Career Informational Session
The City of San Diego Personnel Department will be hosting an informational session about job opportunities. This includes: how to apply, current job opportunities, employee benefits, and more.
Stay & Play Storytime Series
Welcome families to Stay and Play!
Opens for shopping
Memory Screenings (Evaluaciones de Memoria) presented by Sharp Neurocognitive Research Center
If you are concerned about changes in your memory, the Sharp Neurocognitive Research Center is offering free screenings to help detect early signs of memory loss and other cognitive issues.
Bilingual Storytime: French (L'Heure de Conte Bilingue: Français)
This bilingual program is designed for preschool children to experience both English and French in a fun, engaging setting. During each session, we will read stories and sing in both languages.
Ages 0-3
Join us for story time, healthy snacks, and play time geared for young children and their caregivers. This special time is dedicated to early literacy, fine motor skills, and problem solving through play.
Dance Pants Party
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 get your groove on!
Beyond the Playground: Storytime in the Library
Join us Beyond the Playground at the Mira Mesa Branch Library for a fun hour of songs and stories with Auntie Hazel. All ages are welcome. No registration required.
Tech on the Go
1-hour classes are followed by 2-hour session where you can get one-on-one help from instructors.
1/3 Smartphone I: Navigating phone & Settings
Ms. Jackie reads fun stories and sings songs followed by craft time.
Black Infant Health information table
Black Infant Health is a no cost program for women who are 16 years of age and older, identify as Black and/or African American, and are pregnant or recently gave birth (up to 6 months postpartum).
Stay and Play Literacy Workshops
Need a space for your little one to play and socialize with other toddlers?
LEGO Preschool Storytime with Mr. Victor
Join us on the 4th Wednesday of the month for our LEGO storytime with Mr. Victor. This special storytime is meant to foster creativity though the use of LEGO and storytelling.
Baby/Toddler Storytime with Stay and Play at 11:00 am
We will pass out “tickets” right before storytime.
OASIS: 9 Must Have Strategies for Living Well While Living Longer - part of the Living Well for Adults Seminar Series
We are all living longer, period. Some of us will live well into our 90s, maybe even to 100 and beyond. Will we live well at that point?
A gathering of intermediate & advanced players who want to enjoy a few rounds of mahjong together!
Materials are provided
Are you unsure of how to share pictures from your phone? Are you baffled by Word?
Do you have basic computer and technology questions? Need help with eBooks, emailing, printing, or basic web searching? Drop in to the Reference Desk Area for help from one of our staff members!
Gentle Yoga for Adults - Part of the Living Well for Adults program series
Bring a mat and towel to enjoy a calming and gentle yoga experience.
No registration necessary.
Presented by Healthy Adventures.
Classes for beginners offered every Wednesday January 3rd - Feb 7th from 12:30 - 2:30. Please register at the form below!
Materials are provided.
Storytime with Write Out Loud
Join us for Pre-school and elementary story time and craft.
OASIS: Write On! Remedies for the Reluctant Writer
You have a story to tell, but you can’t get started or maybe you’ve reached a roadblock in your writing. Are you ready to assess your situation and start writing (again)? Patricia Benesh, Ed.
After School Stories & Songs for Children
Finish out the school day at the University Heights Branch Library as Miss Helene, the Youth Services Librarian, presents some energizing and entertaining stories, favorite children's songs, musical instruments, and some creative arts & crafts
Join us on the Patio outside the children's room for arts and crafts after school every Wednesday at 2pm.
Activities are designed for school age children. Young kids may require parent assistance.
Join us for story-inspired stretches, music, and child-friendly props! We conclude by using our breath to transition from silly to calm. Please bring a mat or towel.
Ages 3-8.
Games'n'Snacks!
Join us every Wednesday for games and snacks! Play fun board games, card games, and more!
Tech Help
Need help with your email? Struggling to navigate a particular website? New smartphone or tablet? Come get some tech help with our library staff! We're experienced with tech problem-solving and are eager to assist you!
Mystery Book Club
The Mission Hills Mystery Book Club attendees discuss a mystery novel on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 3:00 PM. Pick up this month's book at the Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Branch Library.
Why be BORED when there is BOARD Game Club every Wednesday, 3:00-5:00? Come on down to the Children's and teen area where you will find classic board games as well as steam based games. Bring your friends - or make new ones.
Weekly ESL tutoring
Weekly tutoring
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 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 8th: 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.
LEGO Builders Club
Calling all LEGO Builders!
Put your engineering and problem-solving skills to the test by taking part in unique LEGO building challenges or let your imagination run wild and build your own special LEGO creations.
Each week's L
The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software.
Featuring a music studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so much more!
Illusions by Allen: Magic Show
Come to the library for a magical time! Participate or just watch this fantastic magic show!
All ages welcome. No registration necessary.
Program dates and times subject to change.
Craft Program with ToshWerks - Seed Mandalas
Join us and local artists Toshwerks for a fun, hands-on DIY crafty project recommended for ages 8 and up: Seed Mandalas.
All supplies will be provided, but online registration is required. Sponsored by SRFOL.
Friends of the University Community Library Monthly Meeting
Friends of the UC Library meets on the 3rd Wednesday once a month to discuss fundraising efforts, planning the next book sale and more.
Lego Builders Club
Children in Grades K - 5th learn, play, & create with Legos! Creations to be displayed in the library every week!
Learn how to knit and crochet! Teen edition, ages 12-18 only. Beginners welcome.
Bring along family and friends for a fun afternoon playing assorted board games and puzzles.
(Guess Who, Deck of Cards, Chess, BINGO, Connect 4, Magnetic Building Tiles, Puzzles, etc.)
Do you love competitive board game classics like Jenga, Dominoes, Uno, Monopoly, or maybe relaxing by working on a jigsaw puzzle? Drop by the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab with your friends on Wednesdays and Thursdays to play!
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.
English Corner (English Conversation)
Community members with a basic grasp of English language can have fun themed conversations and build relationships with one another. We will talk about ourselves, our cultures, and more.
Free Ballet Folklorico Classes - Alma del Barrio
Join us for a fun afternoon of dance instruction for kids and adults. Children and adults from beginners to experienced are welcome to join this amazing group of talented performers to improve their skills.