Join Little Saigon SD on Wednesday mornings at the Annex for FREE Tai Chi classes for seniors!
Qi Gong: Recharging Body & Mind
Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese practice that combines meditation, controlled breathing, and gentle movement, aiming to cultivate and balance the body's vital energy, or "qi," to promote health and well-being.
These gen
Dance It Out! Bilingual Storytime /¡Baila! Hora de cuentos bilingüe
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!
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.
This Storytime regularly incorporates books, songs, egg shakers, and sign language and is appropriate for toddlers and preschoolers. Sponsored by SRFOL.
Baby/Toddler Storytime with Stay and Play at 10:00 am
Ms.
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.
Sensory play. Join us outside to play with our new sensory tables. Mud play, sand play, and more! Program takes place in the garden, past the patio.
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!
Stories, songs, fingerplays followed by Stay and Play.
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.
Stay & Play Storytime
Welcome families to Stay and Play!
Multicultural Storytime with Ms. Mariana
Join Ms Mariana as she introduces children to different cultures and traditions through books, songs, & flannel board stories.
Geared towards toddlers and preschoolers.
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!
Join us for Toddler Storytime Outdoors with Mrs. Suzanne! We'll have fun reading a book, singing songs & dancing to get our wiggles out.
Welcome families to Stay and Play!
Tiny Tots University/Universidad de Pequeños
Come and join us for a STEM Storytime with Mrs. Claudia! The children will be celebrating Hispanic History Month and will learn the process of making tortillas. Lots of fun!
Toddler Story Time in the Park
Toddler Story Time in Kensington Park will be held at 10:30am. There will be stories, songs, and bubbles! Join the fun!
Toddler Storytime
Ms. Ann reads fun stories and sings songs followed by craft time.
Bumblebee Toddler and Preschool Storytime at the Library
Join us for Bumblebee Toddler and Preschool Storytime. Enjoy children's stories and songs.
All ages are welcome. No registration required.
Join us on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 11am for Kamishibai Storytime . Before TV and comic books existed in Japan, there was kamishibai, or paper theater.
Baby/Toddler Storytime with Stay and Play at 11:00 am
Ms.
Join us for our "Dance Pants" program with Miss T on Wednesdays 9/10 & 9/24 at 11:00am. We'll wiggle and shake to popular kid's tunes. This program is recommended for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary school-age children.
Metabolic Reset: Tips to Turbocharge Your Body’s Engine (Part of the Living Well for Adults Series)
Supercharging your metabolism with SMART eating and adopting positive lifestyle changes can improve your metabolic health. Let your metabolism work for you!
Register here for the first event in our Beginning Mahjong Class series. Class will take place every Wednesday from Sept 3rd - 24th. Materials will be provided. No experience necessary!
Villa Musica - Music Classes
Free music classes for kids by Villa Musica!
Early Childhood Music, ages 2-4, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Music Adventures, ages 5-6, 12:30 - 1:15pm
Digital Navigators will be onsite for free, one-on-one assistance to help you. Get basic tech support or improve your computer skills.
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.
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.
Bilingual Storytime
Join us for an exciting, interactive Bilingual Vietnamese-English Storytime, where the magic of storytelling comes to life in TWO languages!
Do you have this board game in your cupboard? Have you celebrated as you drove a family member into fictional bankruptcy? No matter which version, and there are many, you’ve tried, this colorful board game remains a game night staple.
Monthly meeting of the Allied Gardens FoL.
A gathering of intermediate & advanced players who want to enjoy a few rounds of mahjong together!
Materials are provided
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.
ToshWerkS Presents DIY Seed Spiral Mandalas
Design your own “do it yourself” breathtaking seed spiral mandala.
Supplies provided. Seating limited. Be sure to arrive early.
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
Want to make a difference in your library and community? Need community service hours for graduation?
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.
Join us every Wednesday at the Ocean Beach Library to read to DK, our bearded dragon or Darwin, our Ball Python. Practice your skills and gain confidence by reading to these enthusiastic and non-judgmental reptiles.
Teen IDEA Lab /Laboratorio de Ideas para Adolescentes
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!
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
Got Homework? We've got help!
The Do Your Homework @ the Library program offers FREE homework assistance for students to support out-of-school learning and engagement.
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 LEGO
LEGO Club
Join us for our weekly LEGO Club program! Promoting STEAM and creativity, let your kids express their inner engineer! Designs will be displayed in the children's library stacks.
Ruff Readers is a program that encourages children to increase their reading skills and self-confidence by reading out loud to a therapy dog. Join Ms. Terrie and her dog Star in the children's area on the second Wednesday of the month.
Presented by Villa Musica.
Community Programs Manager:
Nicole Olsson – nolsson@villamusica.org
Come to the library for Arts and Crafts for children 5 and up. No registration needed and materials are provided.
Are you ready to explore your family tree? The North Park Library is offering a monthly class (2nd Wednesday of the month) which will provide you with the basics to start your genealogy search!
Join us every Wednesday for a fun craft project. Everything will be provided free of charge.
Lego Builders Club
Children of all ages learn, play, & create with Legos! Duplos available for younger kids. Creations to be displayed in the library every week.
The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Gang Beasts, Marvel Rivals, NBA 2K and more.
Children's Pajama Signing Storytime
Join us for a late afternoon pajama storytime with an engaging seasonal theme for young children including books, music, and bubbles with the addition of American Sign Language signs presented by Jennifer Duncan from Signs at Play.
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 Folkorico Classes - El Tesoro Del Folklor
Join El Tesoro Del Folklor at the Annex for free Ballet Folklorico classes! Children and adults from beginners to experienced are welcome to join this amazing group of talented performers to improve their skills.