Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance (Tai Ji Quan) has been shown to improve balance and mobility and reduce the risk of falls. People of all ability levels are welcome. This class can be conducted from a seated or standing position. 
NEED TECH HELP AND TECH RESOURCES?!
The City of San Diego and the San Diego Futures Foundation are offering FREE Digital Navigator drop-in services.
Signing Storytime
This entertaining and educational Signing Story Time with Jennifer Duncan is infused with joy and American Sign Language signs.
Every Monday, join us for a friendly game of bridge. All adults are invited to participate using Party Bridge rules. Beginners welcome! Instructions will be provided.
Each week we'll develop early literacy skills by:
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Using Our Imagination
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Learning a New Letter
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Reading Stories
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Making Friends
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!
OT Friends of the Library Chapter Meeting
Interested in becoming a Friend to the Otay Mesa-Nestor Branch Library? Come join us in our monthly meeting.
Memory Screenings (in Study Room 1)
If you are concerned about changes in your memory, the Sharp Neuro-cognitive Research Center is offering free screenings to help detect early signs of memory loss and other cognitive issues.
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
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
In this 4-week series of workshops, participants will learn about the symbolism of mandalas and then will create their own. Each session begins with a discussion of the meaning and significance of that week's mandala, a shor
Come thrive in fitness and wellness with Tai Chi! Introducing the Chinese Tai Ji Quan (Tai Chi) traditional exercise for body and mind while emphasizing muscle tone, flexibility, relaxation, and stress reduction.
Mandarin Chinese Storytime 中文故事時間
Join Ms Mei as she presents stories and songs and crafts in Mandarin.
All ages are welcome.
Block Party - Lego Playtime for Kids
We supply the Legos, you provide the creativity! Children ages 6-12 are invited to unleash their imaginations and build! This program will meet on the first and third Monday of each month.
Children's Violin Classes
Violin classes for children from Villa Musica
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.
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?
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.
This program is designed for students with little or no prior coding experience. Java is a programming language that can be utilized to make applications, websites, or even games.
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!
SD Opera Words & Music
San Diego Opera’s Words and Music program is a collection of long-term in-school, after-school, and summer artist residencies.
Kamishibai Around the World
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
Have you had a song stuck in your head all week and you just love it? Come share it with librarian DJ D and he will counter with his song pick and then the battle will be judged!
Mythology Workshop Series for Tweens and Teens: Gods, Monsters, Heroes, and Immortals!
Do you love reading action-packed myths of heroes, quests, monsters, and villains? Do you dream of writing and illustrating your own mythical stories? Then this workshop is for you.
Homework Help
Get personalized help with English, math, science, and more with one of our friendly, qualified homework coaches. No registration required. First come, first served. Grades K-12.
How do octopuses change color and why do oysters make pearls? Investigate how slimy sea creatures live and thrive in their underwater homes. Then create an artwork inspired by what you have learned.
This is an in-person workshop.
Want to learn how singers and actors get ready for the spotlight? You’ll discover how to use active vocal warm-ups, physical stretches and tongue twisters to loosen up before acting out familiar movie scenes and songs.
Enjoy playing chess or have you always wanted to learn? Chess increases problem solving skills, abstract reasoning, creative and strategic thinking, and pattern recognition. Best of all, it’s fun to play!
All ages and levels welcome!
Lego Club
Free play with LEGO bricks encourages creativity and improves social skills. Designed for ages 5+
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.
Sidewalk Chalk
Grab a chalk and draw! We have a rainbow of colors and all shades in between for you to create your one-of-kind colorful art piece to beautify the library's patio.
Join us and discover which stars you were born under. We’ll capture the Constellations and create your very own custom star projector.
Presented by Toshwerks
For youth ages 9-12.
The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Gang Beasts and more.
Community Planning group monthly meeting
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
3D Design Workshop
Children ages 7-17 are invited to learn how to design their own objects in 3D with help from a 3D design expert!
Limit 15. Registration required.
Come join us for pajama storytime at the Balboa Branch Library. Enjoy fun stories and songs. Kids can come dressed in their pajamas.
Details forthcoming
Girls Who Code Club Meeting
WHAT IS A GIRLS WHO CODE CLUB?
Join Ms. Krystal and Volunteer Myles in the IDEA Lab to learn how to use TinkerCAD to make 3D models. You will learn all about 3D printers, how a 3D model gets turned into a 3D print, and get a chance to design your own models to print!
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.
Cinema + Sound Series: The Art of Elan and Hausmann Quartet Present: SOUNDS & SWELLS
“Sounds and Swells”
Presented by the Art of Elan and the Hausmann Quartet
Monday, April 15, 2024 |  
Crafts for Grown Ups: Watercolor Nature Buttons
This month at Crafts for Grown Ups, we'll be making watercolor nature buttons!
Discovering and Telling Your Own Stories: Storytelling Workshop
Join Marilyn McPhie, seasoned storyteller, speaker, and President of the Storytellers of San Diego, for an interactive workshop on how to rediscover and refine YOUR story.
Teen & UP Graphic Novels & Manga Book Club & Game night
Join Carmel Valley’s Teen & UP Graphic Novels (Comics) and Manga Book Club and Game Night. This month we will be discussing, Dune, “House Atreides” And we’ll be playing a new game.
Canceled on 4/15 - 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?
The City of San Diego’s Undergrounding Utilities Program is holding a Pre-Design Community Forum for project Block 7R1 for the Allied Gardens community.
Swing Dance Under the Dome! Live Music Night.
Live music with the Garners!
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.
Friends of the Library Meeting
Friends Concert Series: Symphonic Splendor - A Musical Showcase by the Correia Music Department
Join us for an evening of enchanting melodies presented by the chamber ensembles of the Correia String Ensemble, Correia Brass Quintet, the Correia Jazz Combo, and much more.
The Mira Mesa Community Planning Group meets on the third Monday of every month, with two exceptions: no meetings in July and December