Ikebana: The Japanese Art of Flower Arranging
Make a beautiful flower arrangement to take home!
Bilingual Storytime
Around the World in Storytime!
Bilingual Storytime – Saturdays (Except the First Saturday of the Month)
Dance Pants Bash!
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!
"Uke" Can Read: Young Readers Strum, Sing & Learn!
"Uke" Can Read--Young Readers Strum, Sing & Learn!
7 Week Ukulele and Literacy Program for Ages 5-9
Bilingual Hindi/English Story Time
Join us for a Bilingual Hindi-English Story Time, music, crafts and play!
Free play with LEGO bricks encourages creativity and improves social skills. Designed for ages 5+
LEGO Time!
Build, build BUILD!!! Come join us for a fun filled activity on alternating Saturdays here at the Linda Vista Library. Kids can create something unique or build skyscrapers, spaceships, and more! Let your imagina
PAWS to Read! /Perros para leer!
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!
This course is a two-part introduction to the basics of biology, chemistry, and physics.
Sip & Paint - For beginners
Take a break from the busy holiday season to sip on some hot chocolate or warm apple cider while you learn how to paint.
Visit the library on Saturday & create a terrific craft. All supplies provided!
Free Tax Prep Assistance
Stop by for FREE tax preparation assistance generously provided by AARP and the IRS to help most low-middle income taxpayers.
Let’s get those wiggles out! Kids are invited to dance, sing, and shake along to all their favorite songs—think “Baby Shark,” “The Wheels on the Bus,” and plenty more.
Art Class with Mel
Travel the world through different art techniques and styles on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, alongside professional artist Mel Clarkston.
Hooray Miss Marae!
Miss Marae’s early childhood music shows, delight and engage children and families. She fosters early childhood literacy through interactive live music, puppetry, and joyful performance.
Zombie Preparedness
Zombies are coming! Join us to learn how to best prepare for the zombie apocalypse and other major disasters by exploring tools and resources.
Stop and Swap: Seeds, Plants, Veggies, Fruits, Flowers and More!
Too many zucchinis? Lots of cut flowers? Succulents getting too big? Ordered too many radish seeds? CSA box full of vegetables you won't eat?
Join us every Saturday from 10:30am-12pm 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.
Adult Ballet & Youth Ballet/Jazz Classes - San Diego Ballet
NEW LOCATION: CITY HEIGHTS LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM
Open Adult Ballet Class 10:30am - 12:00pm
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!
Cube Quest: Problem-Solving in Action
Join us at the Library for an exciting student-led STEAM series that brings problem-solving and critical thinking to life through the Rubik’s Cube and other strategic games.
Paws to Read
Children Ages 3+ can read aloud to trained and certified therapy dogs. “Paws to Read” is designed to help children improve their reading skills and confidence in reading out loud.
Poetry Writing on the Patio @ Point Loma
Whether you’re new to writing poetry or have been at it for years, adults of all ages are welcome to join Poetry Writing on the Patio @ Point Loma. We’ll spend time writing poems together and sharing them with each other.
LEGO Free Play
LEGO Free Play: Imagine and build with LEGO! Keep your engineering and problem-solving skills sharp using the library's LEGO bricks.
Pancho Villa, World Champion: Book Talk and Community Gathering
Walk-ins welcome. Event registration is only for event email reminders.
Join us at the Innovation Station where we'll learn about electricity by making LED light up cards. All supplies are provided and no reservations are needed. Open to kids of all ages.
Project ROOTS: Empowering Parents to Prevent Exploitation Workshop
Topics to be covered:
Dungeons & Dragons (D&D): Blood Trials
Join us once a month for D&D. Bring a snack to share.
Our current quest is intended for mature audience (adults and late teens with parental supervision recommended).
Learn habits and skills for fostering digital respect and a sense of community. Gain tips and skills in composing effective emails, how to use emojis wisely, and make technology work for you.
Page Turners Book Club
The Page Turners will be discussing The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See.
RoboReady: Intro to Robotics & 3D Design
Step into the exciting world of engineering and robotics in this hands-on Intro to Robotics workshop!
3D Lab Open Hours
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.
During the month of March, drop in anytime during the IDEA Lab's open hours to a make a fabric bookmark at our Fabric Bookmark Making Station.
Create your fabric bookmark to celebrate Read Across America.
Introducing Our New Adult Craft Series at the Linda Vista Branch Library!
San Diego Independent Scholars Monthly Lecture Series
Saturday of each month, come and join us with Mr. Jesus to learn the skills of playing Chess. For all ages.
Spring into STEAM: Science Made Magical
Join us for a hands-on STEAM adventure where science becomes wizardry! Young wizards will use safe, everyday materials to make glowing Wizard’s Lava Lamps and build colorful Kaleidoscopes of Light, discovering the magic behind science.
Not sure how to start your UC college application? Join us in this informative session to know what to expect from the UC application process!
This is an in-person program. Registration is encouraged.
RB Chess Club
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 adult craft time!
All materials provided. Call the Serra Mesa Library to register: 858-573-1396
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 recording studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so much more!
Adult Coloring Club
The Tierrasanta Library Adult Coloring Club is a group that gathers to color for relaxation and creativity. We meet in-person every Saturday afternoon, offering a space for social interaction and sharing artistic expressions.
IDEA lab CAD club school aged kids & teens
Beginner friendly computer-aided design (CAD) projects such as keychains and simple geometric models. 3D printing available during class. Open to all school aged children. No previous experience necessary. No reservations needed.
String FUNdamentals - Villa Musica
String FUNdamentals (Violin, Beginning Level) – Level II, Ages 5-7
Requires registration with Villa Musica
La Jolla Theatre Ensemble Staged Reading
Details TBD.
Calling all fiber artists! Bring your crochet, knitting, or textile projects and connect with others at our library meet-up. Learn from others, share your skills, and create together. Some supplies are available for beginners.
String Play – Level II (ages 7 – 8)
Requires registration with Villa Musica