Learn English or improve your English skills in this free, non-credit, English as a Second Language (ESL) Class for adults, presented by Palomar College:
Professor Wei has over 30 years of teaching & coaching experience from beginners to advance level.
-Explore your musical talent through learning the fundamentals of piano techniques
An inclusive story time for ages 0-5 years, of all abilities, especially those with special needs. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and free play in a small group setting. For families with children ages 0-5.
A guided meditation based on Buddhist wisdom to find happiness and peace in daily life.
Music & Movement is a fun class full of games and creative movement that is perfect for the toddler and pre-school set!
Put on your dancing shoes and boogie down at the library!
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.
ESL - Adult Beginning English for Shy People. Geared toward newcomers learning English.
Register now. Classes are free. Simply register in class on the first day.
Homework Club
Grades K-8th
First come, first served
Free classes on Japanese brush style painting with beautiful tones of Sumi-ink.
Every Wednesday from September 4, 2019 - January 22, 2020.
All are welcome (beginners, seniors, adults).
Aztec Bridge Club
Receive free flu shots. Minors need signed consent from parent or guardian.
Fun poses for parents and kids, yoga storytime and a bit of singing. Watch your child transform into a cat, monkey, dog, lion, and much more!
Fun poses for parents and kids, yoga storytime and a bit of singing. Watch your child transform into a cat, monkey, dog, lion, and much more! Free for children of all ages!
Get personalized help with English, math, science, and more with one of our friendly, qualified homework coaches. No registration required. First come, first served. Grades K-12.
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
Weekly projects are designed to introduce various art techniques and inspire creative process.
This program is limited to 20 participants. Registration required. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. on the day of the program.
Instructors are from Silver Age Yoga. Every class utilizes chairs but please bring your own exercise mat if desired. No reservations required.
Table providing information from the Southern Caregiver Resource Center
Homework Help at Balboa Library. We are pleased to offer this program for Kindergarten through 8th grade students. Our volunteer will assist students with their homework questions. We look forward to seeing you.
Make a craft to take home! Good for all ages, but kids under 6 may need parent/adult assistance.
Join us for funny books, silly songs, friendly faces, and creative crafts! A great opportunity for kids to learn and socialize in a casual setting. Every Wednesday. Ages 5-10.
Calling all beginners to advanced Chess players and if you don't know how to play chess, we can teach you how.
All ages, children and adults welcome.
San Diego Continuing Education presents Sumi-e Painting
Learn about our animal friends! A staff member from the San Diego Humane Society will discuss pets and pet care. Parents can find out about services provided by the San Diego Humane Society. Each session will feature a different
Life is better with anime, so join us every Wednesday for a one hour anime break! We’ll provide the anime and some light snacks, just come and unwind with us!
Teens, join us as we celebrate the first annual Teentober! We will be making String Dolls and Ghost Portraits. Also participants will receive a copy of the atmospheric graphic novel Through the Woods while supplies last.
Caregivers and children ages 2-8 are welcome to join us for a playful program that incorporates yoga, music, books and games!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Join us for a fun Halloween button making craft and a surprise craft. Ages 5 and up. Adult supervision recommended for younger ages.
We build special projects from our imaginations every week in our LEGO Club. Projects are photographed and voted on and winners receive prizes. Please join us every Wednesday at 3:30 P.M.
All "master builders" are welcome to take on a LEGO challenge each session, or build something unique, working together or solo. For children and families ages 5-12.
Jammin’ @ the Library program offers free beginning guitar instruction for teens and adults at the San Diego Public Library’s Central Library in a series of group lessons. The program is for ages 12 and up.
Free Computer Classes: 3D Design & Printing with Free App SketchUp (Class 4 of 5)
SketchUp is a powerful tool used for the creation of 3D objects and some limited animation. This class will allow the student to learn about the basic concepts involved in the creation of 3D objects, including lathing, extrusion, Boolean ope
Learn, play, and create with LEGOs! Children can build with LEGOs and display their creations in the library.
Make a Splash With Math!
Join Bedtime Math's Crazy 8s Math Club, where you'll build stuff, jump over laser beams, make a mess...it's a totally new kind of math club!
Do you want to learn how to use our eCollection like a pro? Stop by during this walk-in service with your device and get guidance, tips and advice on how to navigate the eCollection.
Join Park Ranger Carey for a nature walk and talk focusing on the different plants, and their uses, that are found in the canyon right outside the library.
Paint high, paint low. Paint often so that your heart's all aglow. Join Ms. Ana as she helps guide you through a fun paint session!
Teen Council members are welcome to carve pumpkins. This is a free event and all supplies will be provided. Youth ages 12-17 are welcome to attend. Space is limited please sign-up at the children's desk.
Homework help for students in grades K-12.
Drop in, no registration required.
Our volunteers will help you with your homework assignments and most school subjects!
If you’ve ever wondered how beats are made, producers from the David’s Harp Foundation will be doing a live demonstration at the library in our new recording studio!
HEAR YE! HEAR YE!
Calling All Players and Dungeon Masters -it's time to get your game on!
New and experienced players & DMs welcome
7,700 temporary jobs are available for hire with the U.S. Census Bureau. Come sign up to be a Census Taker and make a difference in your community.
Design a fully functional website that can be used to promote your own business or to share a personal blog. Using the online interface Wix, students will build a website with different design elements to target a specific audience.
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with us! Presented by Back from Tomboctou, learn about and how to decorate your own sugar skull in this fun workshop. Register today! Space is limited.
Hatha Yoga con rutinas yóguicas para el control de la respiración, y prácticas de meditación para mejorar la salud física, emocional, mental y espiritual.
Painting Japanese brush style with beautiful tones of Sumi - ink
Paws for Reading is a program that allows children (K - 4th grade) to read aloud to a therapy dog in order to improve reading and communication skills.
Join us to decorate sugar skulls in celebration of Dia De Los Muertos. All materials will be provided. For ages 9-18. Class size limited to 30 students. Please call the Clairemont Library to register.
This program is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the San Diego Public Library.
Fun and simple crafts for children 3 years & up. Younger children may require parental assistance.
Discover the history of you at the library!
Enjoy listening to entertaining stories while practicing your fantastic listening skills and celebrating the love of reading. We look forward to seeing you! [Kindergarten - 2nd Grade]
We love pumpkins, we love Fall, and we LOVE SCIENCE! Miss Kim explores the Science of Pumpkins with us as she shows us how to do some fun Fall experiments with...pumpkins!
This program is designed to help students 1st-12th grade with their academic skills in math, reading, writing, and science. No registration required.
Our parenting classes are designed to help parents understand the developmental stages of their children and will learn practical parenting techniques to improve family communication and develop a stronger emotional connection with their children.
Presented by OASIS San Diego.
Toastmasters is an organization that operates clubs worldwide for the purpose of helping members improve their communication, public speaking, and leadership skills.
Enjoy an evening of music with Chia-Ling Chien (cello) and Takae Ohnishi (harpsichord) playing Bach's rarely performed viola de gamba sonatas.
Children 7 years and older are welcome to attend with their parent.
The Scripps Ranch Book Discussion Group invites you to join us on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Copies are available for check-out at the library.
Get ready to “Shake Your Sillies Out” with Ms. Liz.
Enjoy stories, fingerplays, and songs selected for toddlers and preschoolers. Shhhh! Don’t tell them we’re getting them ready for kindergarten. The focus is on FUN!
Put on your pajamas, grab your favorite stuffed animal, and join us for stories and songs. Stay to play quiet games after storytime.
HEALTHY LIVING FOR YOUR BRAIN AND BODY ; CUERPO Y CEREBRO SANO es VIDA SANA
This program will be presented in Spanish / Enceñados en Español
Aryn Rannazzisi leads a gentle paced class combining breath work and postures (asanas) to promote strength, flexibility and balance. This all-level class will include inversions, back bends and sun salutations.
Children and their families are invited to join us for stories and songs on Wednesdays @ 6:30 p.m. Feel free to come dressed in your pajamas!
Join us for Sunset Storytime! Bring a blanket and settle into the evening with songs, games, and stories at our outdoor (as the weather permits) Sunset Storytime. All families are encouraged to attend!
Join us as we celebrate Dia de Los Muertos a little early with a sugar skull decorating party!
All supplies will be provided, just bring your creativity!
1 Sugar Skull per family.
Friends of the Library Music Program: From Beethoven to Broadway
Beverly Reese Dorcy and Bruce Dorcy, members of the San Diego Chamber Music Society, presents selections by Beethoven, Mozart, Saint-Saens, Strauss, Cherubini, and more – and 20th century American Composers like Alec Wilder, Burt Bacharach, Mitch
Discuss meeting topics. "This program is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the San Diego Public Library. The library is not responsible for the information presented in this program."