Event List

Are you the next Judith Polgar? Do you aspire to become the next Beth Harmon? Can you dethrone Magnus Carlsen and become the Chess World Champion? Or, do you simply want to enhance your memory and prevent Alzheimer’s?

Come enjoy a pajama party with us in the cozy, downstairs reading nook! 

Girls Who Code Club is hosting a series of classes to learn coding. The series is eight weeks long and meets on a weekly bases for one hour, Tuesdays, 6-7pm. They will use the language Python.

Remember Us The Holocaust Exhibit Speaker Series

Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines! RoboThink invites your student to an electrifying program that combines the thrill of building with the exhilaration of racing.

Put on your favorite PJs and join Ms. Carrie in the Community Room Tuesday evenings for a pajama storytime.

Pajamas are encouraged, but not required. No sign up required.

Come enjoy a pajama party with us in the cozy, children's reading nook! 

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)

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.

Join us on the Patio outside the children's room for arts and crafts after school every Wednesday at 2pm.

This week we are making Dragon Streamer Puppets in celebration of Lunar New Year.

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.

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. 

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.

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! 

Activity TBD