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It's Banned Books Week.  Get caught reading a banned book and  get your photo taken with our Polaroid camera to go on for our "Wanted Wall"!

We invite you to join our Baby Dance Party, singing and dancing along with Ms. Andrea from Dance to Evolve! 

We will have songs, movement and tons of fun for your babies to dance, play, and interact! 

A 45-minute Storytime for young children including books and music with the addition of American Sign Language signs with Jennifer Duncan from Signs at Play.

Join us weekly for 30 minutes for songs, stories, and sign language followed by 30 minutes of free play and snacks.

This is a free program for parents and their babies/toddlers. 

Join us for an hour fun of artistic exploration and creativity!

Offering a variety of hands-on activities that will inspire their imagination and creativity.

Recommended ages 3 and up.

An inclusive program for ages 3-5 years, of all abilities, especially those with special needs.  Enjoy a  free play in a small group setting. Limit 20.Participants will be let in on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Daytime Book Club meets monthly to discuss the selected title - interesting and fun conversations ensue!

New members and guests are always welcome!

For those contemplating constructing a family tree, as well as for experienced genealogy researchers.

Volunteers are there to help guide you in your research.

No appointment necessary. First come, first served.

Would you like to learn to knit, crochet, do needlework or just spend time with other creators?

Bring your current project to work on, or if new to the hobbies, we'll help you get going!

The San Diego Futures Foundation is hosting FREE in-person classes for people of all skill levels.  

Smartphone Basics / Smartphone básico

Give the gift that keeps on giving!  Donate blood when the San Diego Blood Bank's Blood Mobile comes to visit.  When you donate blood you are making a difference in someone's life.

These Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, but to perform them as well!

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!

Ages 0-5

Stay and Play at the library with us! Come and enjoy our early literacy rich environment of learning through play!

10:30 Bilingual storytime in Spanish and English with Ms. Natale

11:00 Snack Time

Each class includes breathing practices (pranayama), postures rooted in functional movement (asana), and relaxation (savasana). All movements and exercises aim to strengthen the body and mind. These classes are open to all ages, all levels.

Join Ms Jennifer from signs at Play! for weekly sign language learning and fun!

Establish non-verbal communication skills with your little one by learning basic signs and to expand your signing vocabulary in this engaging storytime.

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

Instructors are from Silver Age Yoga. Designed so that seniors can safely participate at their level of comfort. Every class utilizes chairs. 

Come play American Mah Jongg - a game of skill, strategy, and luck!

Experienced and novice players welcome.

Instructor Carol Shapiro will be on hand to teach you.

Fall Classes 2024

Join SDPL in celebrating Nuestra Cultura, with these films featuring Latinx culture and artists.

Join us for a special structured adult storytime with sensory materials and an art activity in partnership with Casa de Mosaic. Each Friday will have a specific theme.

In 1931, San Diego’s idyllic image as a beach town with peaceful suburbs concealed a harrowing reality: a series of unsolved crimes targeting women, fueling fear and vulnerability.

Focuses on the use of art as a creative expression and a therapeutic process.  Utilizes a variety of art media to promote self-expression, to develop coping skills, and to mediate emotional and physical challenges and limitations. 

Show you are with the Banned by creating custom buttons celebrating Banned Book Week. Get inspired and learn about banned books. For ages 12 to 18 only. 

Hobbit Day is widely recognized in the month of September, which marks the birthday of both Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, the central characters in J.R.R.

Join us for an informative presentation on the murals of José Moya del Pino and gain a deeper appreciation for his works housed within the library.  

Get together with your friends after school and have fun with a big box of different STEAM projects and games.

Hangout at the Paradise Hills Branch Library every Friday for "Movie Hangout."   Watch family friendly movies where you can lounge on cushioned mats.

Come listen to the latest releases, talk about the latest news, and more!

Classes are every Friday at 4:00 pm for six weeks. Break Dance is structured for children ages 6 to 12 years. Come and learn about the art and culture of Breakin' presented by CYPHER ST8.

Southern California Ballet is partnering with the Rancho Bernardo Branch Library for “Dancing Through the Pages,” a program that allows children to explore movement and dance through storytelling!

Join Miss Gaby all week long during Banned Book Week, on Monday Sept 23 through Saturday Sept 28 from 4-5pm each day!  Create a special banned book button making craft of some of our favorite children's book characters that have been challeng

Science Club is for 3rd through 6th graders who are interested in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Mathematics). Each week kids engage in a new and fun hands-on/minds-on activity exploring a wide range of subjects.

Join us for free popcorn, beverages and a movie for adult audience!

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¡Únase a nosotros para recibir pizza, bebidas y una película gratis para público adulto!

S P A C E Rising Showcase is the final presentation of a 10-week artist residency process with (R)evolution Mentees Briele Melahn & Giovanna Francisco, Emily Sutherland & Jenna Wu-Cardona, and Karina Wilson &&n