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Weekly Children’s Storytime with Ms. Sarah

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!

Need to occupy your little one on Wednesday mornings? Come join us for our weekly Dance Pants party!

Join us for a fun and educational storytime featuring songs, nursery rhymes, and picture books. Remember, storytime (reading) is important for brain development of little ones.

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.

Actors from Trinity Theatre Co. will read The Biggest Valentine Ever by Steven Kroll and then perform the story as a play! Children are encouraged to participate.

Join us as we sing songs, read simple books, do bouncy rhymes and shake our shakers! Afterwards educational toys will be available for children to play with, and caregivers can visit while supervising their children. 

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. 

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.

Join Our Beading Group!

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.

Welcome families to Stay and Play!

This is a Storytime that supports cognitive development, social development and physical growth, language development, and sensory & motor development for your child incorporating playtime. Sensory Friendly. 

Toddler Story Time in Kensington Park will be held at 10:30am. There will be stories, songs, and bubbles! Join the fun!

Event Details

Join us as we sing songs, read simple books, do bouncy rhymes and shake our shakers! Afterwards educational toys will be available for children to play with, and caregivers can visit while supervising their children. 

Join us as we sing songs, read simple books, do bouncy rhymes and shake our shakers! Afterwards educational toys will be available for children to play with, and caregivers can visit while supervising their children. 

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

New members and guests are always welcome!

Free music classes for kids by Villa Musica!

15 Week Spring Session January 18, 2026-May 16, 2026 
(No classes during Spring Break March 29-April 11, 2026)

A gathering of intermediate & advanced players who want to enjoy a few rounds of mahjong together!

Materials are provided

Mahjong Group meets every Wednesday from 11:30am-2:30pm.

Digital Navigators will be onsite for free, one-on-one assistance to help you.  Get basic tech support or improve your computer skills.

Get help on the computers and with your digital devices from a Digital Navigator every Wednesday! 

We are excited to offer 3D Printing in person! Stop by the La Jolla/Riford Library's IDEA Lab during open lab hours with your .STL file and staff will be happy to assist you.

Bring a mat and towel to enjoy a calming and gentle yoga experience.

No registration necessary.

Presented by Healthy Adventures.

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

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.

This presentation discusses the history and paranormal claims of various historical landmarks in San Diego, California.

Bring your current project and crochet along with our library staff. Want to learn how to crochet? We'll supply the materials to teach you. Stuck on a project or have questions? We'll help you with it. Knitters are also welcome!

Join us the first two seeks of February, drop in anytime during the IDEA Lab's open hours to a make a fabric fortune cookie at our  Fabric Fortune Cookie Making Station.

Design “do it yourself” resign jewelry with ToshWerkS! 

Tired of love? Join us for an Un-Valentine's Day Party. We'll be making break-up cards, decorating broken heart cookies, listening to sad songs, eating stinky snacks and more!

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.

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.

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!

Stop by the Learning Center for homework help and a fun Valentine’s Day craft! Kids can work on homework with support from staff, then get creative making a Valentine’s Day craft to take home. Craft supplies available while they last.

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.

Join us for a special story time and games! Greg Miller, a retired professional educator and storyteller will dress in costumes to read stories and discuss what it was like for kids in the 1700s.

Play games! Get creative! Have fun! Each week Ms. Maureen will feature a different fun program, from trivia for kids, to making paper airplanes, to painting a self-portrait.

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

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.

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. 

Calling all anime and manga fans! 🎉 Join us every Wednesday from 3:30–5:30 PM for Anime Club. Watch the latest and greatest shows, share what you’re reading, and meet other fans who love anime as much as you do.

Join us to get help from awesome volunteer, to boost your study skills in a fun, friendly, and stress-free space.

Presented by Villa Musica.

Community Programs Manager:
Nicole Olsson – nolsson@villamusica.org

Learn to draw your favorite anime character or create your very own from scratch, no drawing experience needed! All materials will be provided! For ages 6-11. Registration is required below.

Come to the library for Arts and Crafts for children 5 and up.  No registration needed and materials are provided.

🎉 Bingo Night! 🎉
Looking for midweek fun? Join us for Bingo Night every Wednesday from 4:00–5:00 PM!

Youth are invited to join the La Jolla/Riford Library and students from the Point Loma Nazarene Biology Department in a fun & hands-on series of Bio Lab workshops! 

Let's get creative! Join us as we make colorful masterpieces using everyday materials and let our imaginations run wild. Bring your friends and get ready to create something special together! 

Looking for something fun and sweet? Join us for a fun hands-on program to discover and taste easy chocolate recipes! 

This is an in-person program. Registration is encouraged.

Come & build racetracks then let’s race! 
Feel free to bring your own race cars and join the fun! 

Join us every Wednesday for a fun craft project. Everything will be provided free of charge. 

Celebrate Valentine's day at the Library. Make a card for someone special and decorate a cupcake.

Please register online so we can prepare and plan accordingly.

Join us for an introductory sewing program where participants will make a fleece scarf.  All supplies will be provided and all skill levels are welcome.  

Join us for DIY @ the IDEA Lab! A series where we provide instruction on how to use IDEA  Lab Equipment and demonstrate projects that can be completed in the space. For ages 12 and older.

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Madden, NBA 2K and more. 

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.

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.