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.
Knitting & Crochet Circle
This is a social group where you can practice your fiber craft in good company, showing off your latest projects, getting support, and make friends. All levels are welcome.
Expend Shopping
StoryBox Theatre: Kamishibai
Presented by Write Out Loud San Diego, "StoryBox" is the American name given to the Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai.
Baby Dance Party with Dance to Evolve!
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 for a low impact exercise class to assist with balance, flexibility and stamina.
En English and Espanol.
English Conversation Club
Improve your English language skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. Whether you're a beginner or looking to polish your conversational English, this group is perfect for practicing with fellow language enthusiasts.
Read Across America Kamishibai Storytime
In celebration of Read Across America Month, join us for an exciting Kamishibai Storytime Performance! Before TV & comic books existed in Japan, there was kamishibai, or paper theater.
Welcome families to Stay and Play. This program is focused towards children 0-5 years old and their caregivers.
Genealogy Research: Meet with our volunteer genealogist 10am to Noon
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!
Tech Help Classes / Horario de Clases
The San Diego Futures Foundation is hosting FREE in-person classes for people of all skill levels.
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.
Volunteers from AARP's Tax-Aide program will help you prepare and file your income taxes. Appointments must be made in person. You can only make an appointment for yourself and, at most, one other family member.
Preschool Storytime and a Craft at the Clairemont Library
Join us for storytime where we will read books for kids ages 3-7, shake our shakers, sing songs and have fun! Afterward a craft will be available for children and their caregivers to do together or it can be taken home.
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!
A class combining sitting and standing yoga exercises, working on muscle strength and balance. We'll be learning some elements of QiGong, self-massage, deep breathing, followed with meditation at the end.
Board Game Hangout (Tweens & Teens)
Board Game Hangout (Tweens & Teens)
Perfect for homeschool groups.
Animal Encounters for Adults with Special Needs
Wild Wonders is coming to the library to present an animal show for adults with special needs! This will be an opportunity for participants to interact with animals in a safe and caring environment.
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.
Laevitas, founded by Kenneth Liao and Drew Butcher, is a violin-guitar duo based in San Diego.
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
Bilingual Korean Storytime
We will be reading and singing in Korean and English!
우리는 한국어와 영어로 읽고 노래할 거예요!
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. An instructor will be on hand to teach you.
Fall Classes 2024
Picture This: Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret (2023)
This Women's History Month, watch female-focused films that were based on books by women authors.
San Diego Senior Citizens Bid Whist Club
Senior Citizens teaching the game of Bid Whist to persons of all ages. This is a game that must be taught to younger generations in order keep it alive.
OASIS: A Feast of Words with Richard Lederer
Language columnist Richard Lederer will serve up a banquet of language goodies — from a brief history of the English language to bloopers and puns.
Inclusive Art Club (cancelled until further notice)
A Library for All Program.
On select Fridays, learners of all ages can enjoy stories and sensory art in a calm environment.
Chess Club
If you don't know how to play chess, you can learn at Chess Club!
All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced. Learn to play better!
All ages, children and adults are welcome.
Hangout at the Paradise Hills Branch Library every Friday for "Movie Hangout." Watch family friendly movies where you can lounge on cushioned mats.
Enjoy anime? So do we! Join us and watch anime!
Join City Ballet of San Diego for "A Book and a Ballerina!" Enjoy listening to a read-aloud story, hearing from a professional ballerina, and learning some basic dance steps.
LEGO for Kids!
Build something extraordinary!
Adults on Wednesdays
Kids on Fridays
Legos provided.
We also have DUPLO.
Practice English at the Library
Practice speaking English with our volunteer English tutor!
Seed Starting
Join us for an exciting event all about exploring the fascinating world of plant lifespans and how to kickstart your very own plant-raising journey! We'll dive into the life cycles of various plants, from sprouting seeds to blooming beauties,
Beginning Sewing: Make your own apron
Join us for an introductory machine sewing program where attendees will learn to use a machine to sew an apron. All materials will be supplied. Attendees are welcome to use one of our machines or bring their own.
Kid's STEM: Coding the Mouse
Join us at the Mt. View/Beckwourth library to learn how to code! Children will take turns programming a mouse on a track. It’s fun, easy, and helps kids learn real-world coding skills.