Make a beautiful flower arrangement to take home!
Classes are taught by master artist Jackie Zhang of the Ohara School of Ikebana.

Bring the littles and come for a fun dance party and maybe a storytime!  We will dance to fun songs, use egg shakers, and dance with bubbles!

Join us for Saturday morning Storytime.

Please join us for storytime and craft every Saturday morning in the Children's Area at 10:00AM. 

Join the knitting and crochet circle. Improve your skills in these traditional art forms.  Bring your project for social crafting!

Kids are invited to dress in costumes and act in a fun interpretation of this classic story.

Stop by and read to some fluffy friends! Join us as we host the San Diego Humane Society to promote literacy! They'll be stopping by with some furry companions that are itching to hear the next story!

Would you like to learn a card game that is challenging for your mind while also providing a rewarding social experience with your friends? Bridge has been played by millions around the world since it took its current form about a century ago.

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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.

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.

Visit the library on Saturday & create a terrific craft. All supplies provided! 

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Email Basics

February 1: Email I: Email Basics

February 8: Email II: Email Features

February 15: NO CLASS

February 22: Email IV: Security and Best Practices

Volunteers from AARP's Tax-Aide program will help you prepare and file your income taxes.  Saturdays through April 12, 2025.  

A bilingual storytime in English and Spanish. Together we will enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories.

Hora de cuentos bilingüe en inglés y español. Juntos disfrutaremos de canciones, rimas y cuentos.

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!

Saturday is Stay and Play in Kensington Park. Bring a blanket to sit on and get ready for music, toys, and bubbles! Recommended for ages 1-5. Older siblings are welcome to join in on the fun!   

Join us every Saturday from 10am-noon for Lego and Rokenbok Club! Patrons will be able to build at their own pace.

We will provide a lego square to build on and patrons can continue to build on it week after week. 

Enjoy some sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer from Signs at Play!

Come learn some simple signs and songs at this fun weekly event!

Learn the basics of embroidery by creating your own embroidered patch. Expert artists from ArtSmarts will be at the library for this 2-hour workshop to help get you started with embroidering! All supplies will be provided. 

The City Heights Multi-Cultural Festival of Love, is an event that will envision the opportunity to showcase the diversity in the community. It is a unique event endemic to the City Heights Community.

Celebrating Black History Month with Singers, Storytellers and African dance

In honor of Black History Month, the Friends of the Malcolm X Library are hosting The Living Art Experience, a celebration of a rich and diverse culture.

Make your drive an invigorating and relaxing ride with these adorable essential oil infused wool balls you can clip in your car for some uplifting aromatherapy.
For adults age 18+ 

Family 3D Printing Day 
1.5hr long 3D Printing Family Workshop from 1:00PM - 2:30PM

The Page Turners will be discussing The Girl With Seven Names by Hyeonseo Lee.

Ever wondered how marine mammals dive to remarkable depths on a single breath? In the Under Pressure workshop, you’ll uncover the incredible adaptations that enable these animals to explore the ocean’s depths.

This stellar program is your ticket to the stars! Watch star dust burn, and journey through a soapy galaxy as you investigate the life cycle of stars! Use your Cosmic Disk to explore the constellations! NASA approved program.

Casual public chess meet, open to all skill levels. Chess club is for ages 7-17. 

Do you want to learn how to play chess? Do you already know how to play and are looking for the perfect place to play? Join us every Saturday for a fun game of chess with friends at Rancho Bernardo Library!

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of playing award-winning board games for children ages 2-17 and their families! Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the world of board games, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.

Zentangle is a form of meditative art that involves creating intricate designs using repetitive patterns. It is a way to help people focus, relax, and find inner peace through drawing.

An instructor from ArtReach will help you learn the process of printing imagery, words, and more through pressing ink through a screen. This process is great for creating posters, t-shirts, and bags with your own original design!

This engaging program will immerse children in the joys of learning through play while nurturing critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Calling all builders! Put your creativity to the test and free build with Legos to display throughout the month. We bring the Legos, you bring your imagination!

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Do you like manga and anime? Join us every Saturday in the Teen’s Area of the Mira Mesa Library for fun activities and a chance to discuss your favorite titles with other fans!

For Grades 5-10; CAD workshop series to introduce students to advanced CAD used in real-world industries to create detailed and complex 3D models with OnShape and SolidWorks.

Tutor/ learner meeting

Chess free play. All levels of players are welcome, and opportunities for kids to play against other kids at their own level. Chess sets will be available. Geared to Grades 1-5, but all ages/skill levels are welcome. 

Opening Reception: LIVE DJ set by Itza Vilaboy+ small bites. 4pm-6pm