San Diego Library's first ever Winter Reading Challenge!
CreativeMornings is a monthly breakfast lecture series for creative types (including entrepreneurs, developers & crafters). Each event is free of charge, and includes a 20 minute talk, plus coffee!
Qi Gong (Chi Gong) is a simple preventative health method of relaxing and harmonizing the body. These gentle exercises are suitable for any age and health condition
Arts for Learning
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Babies & Books will be morphing into Baby Dance Party featuring members of Dance to Evolve!
We will have songs, parachutes, toys, and bubbles for your babies to dance, play, and interact!
Children will have the opportunity to play with toys & books in an unstructured setting all while listening to music. We'll sing a few songs, and of course bubbles are included!
Join us for a storytime that fosters early literacy! Features books, songs, action rhymes, and finger plays that invite participation. Afterwards, make a fun craft! Ages 1-5. Every Friday.
Little ones are able to make noise, play, and meet new friends. This is a loosely structured, baby-led program of play, music, bubbles, songs and more. For babies and toddlers 0-2 years.
Practice your English skills in a friendly, informal setting. Adults of all skill levels are welcome to join in the conversation!
Conversation Cafe meets every Friday.
Meditation for Relaxation
If life has you stressed, anxious, or tense, consider meditation. Take an hour of your day for self-care and join us in a free seated guided meditation held every Friday. No registration required.
Citizenship Classes are available at the Otay Mesa Branch Library. The class is open enrollment and available to the public. Classes are held every Friday from 10:00 am-12:00 pm unless otherwise noted.
The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting to fill hundreds of thousands of positions across the country to assist with the 2020 Census count. Come speak to a Census representative to learn more.
Preschool Storytime
Children are invited to a fun storytime with books and singing. The first storytime of the month is usually bilingual (Spanish/English or Chinese/English).
SIGNS AT PLAY - BABY SIGNING STORYTIME
· Find out what’s going on in your baby’s mind by teaching him/her to sign.
· Strengthen your bond with baby.
Enjoy playtime with babies and toddlers in a relaxed atmosphere at the library while getting to know other families in the community. [Babies – 5 yrs.]
Join us for songs, games, and stories at Preschool Storytime. Children and their chaperones are invited to stay and play after storytime!
Preschool Story and Play time
Stories, songs, puppets, and playtime will all be found at this energetic and engaging storytime. Make new friends, hear a story and spend quality time with the preschooler in your life— at the library!
Have a fun, varied workout using a mixture of light aerobics including dance steps, chair aerobics, toning with weights and bands, standing leg exercises, balance work, and cool-down stretches.
Great bargains for readers of all ages!
Friday, Jan. 31: 11:30 a.m. — 5 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 1: 9:30 a.m. — 3 p.m.; Monday, Feb. 3: 11:30 a.m.— 5 p.m.
We’ve brought the yoga studio to our community!
Enjoy all levels of Yoga with Rebecca:
*$5 donation
*Bring a yoga mat and water
*Wear comfortable clothing
*Be prepared to remove your shoes
Learn fundamental and techniques for writing kids’ picture books, chapter books and young adult novels.
Downtown Chess
Are you the next Judith Polgar? Do you have what it takes to dethrone Magnus Carlsen? Come and join us every Friday and be part of the biggest casual chess club in San Diego.
Do Your Homework @ the Library
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Coaches will provide assistance! They'll guide you through math and science assignments, sit with you as you try to sound out words while readi
Wii B' Gamin' Xbox 360
Join Mr. Chris as we game using X-box and Wii formats. Monthly competitions with prizes as well!
Video Game Fridays
Video Game Fridays - Come play video games on the Nintendo Switch with your friends.
Do you have what it takes to be a Lego Builder? Join us for open Lego time on Friday afternoons and let your creativity flow.
Lego Builders Club
Join us for Lego Builders Club and build your own creation to display in our library.
Lego Time
Kids: build, build, BUILD to your heart's content! Our LEGOS can't wait to meet you! Skyscrapers, automobiles, airplanes, spaceships: create these and more! Learn basic building science while having loads of fun!
Chess Club
All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced.
If you don't know how to play chess, you can learn at Chess Club!
All ages, children and adults!
Abominable: Friday Night Flix for Kids
Three teenagers must help a Yeti return to his family while avoiding a wealthy man and a zoologist who want the Yeti for their own needs.
Bring your eReader and receive support and guidance on how to use the library's eCollection.
Assistance provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
Want to get involved in what happens at your library? Join us to plan displays, programming, book clubs, etc., and help make them happen. A great opportunity to make an impact in your community! For teens age 12-18.
Learn or advance with computer coding, including Java and Python!
Students must bring a Mac or Windows laptop computer for their own use at Coding Club.
Leo DaVinci: Mission Mona Lisa
NR | 2019 | 1h 25m
Paws to Read
Children are invited to read to certified therapy dogs to build reading confidence.
Hatha Yoga con rutinas yóguicas para el control de la respiración, y prácticas de meditación para mejorar la salud física, emocional, mental y espiritual.
Coloring for stress relief? You betcha. Join us at the Adult Coloring Club. Light refreshments.
The San Diego Public Library is pleased to host the 54th Annual Local Author Showcase for books published in 2019.