This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Adult Social Scrabble Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm NC - Meeting Room - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Join the excitement and test the limits of your vocabulary against other players in Scrabble. Enjoy going letter-to-letter with your fellow wordsmiths and keep those wits sharp. Learn new tips, tricks, and words as you play. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Adult Social Scrabble 1:00pm–3:00pm North Clairemont Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Clairemont Library Room: NC - Meeting Room - North Clairemont Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Event Details: Join the excitement and test the limits of your vocabulary against other players in Scrabble. Enjoy going letter-to-letter with your fellow wordsmiths and keep those wits sharp. Learn new tips, tricks, and words as you play.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Gentle Yoga: Chair/Mat Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Wellness Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Join Bernadette with Silver Age Yoga for gentle yoga classes that can be done on a mat or seated in a chair.All skill levels are welcome. Please bring your mat and water.Space is limited. First come, first served. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Gentle Yoga: Chair/Mat 1:30pm–2:30pm Rancho Bernardo Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library Room: RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Wellness Event Details: Join Bernadette with Silver Age Yoga for gentle yoga classes that can be done on a mat or seated in a chair.All skill levels are welcome. Please bring your mat and water.Space is limited. First come, first served.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group CERT | Easy Steps to Preparedness: How to Make a Plan Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm North Park Library Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Wellness Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Easy Steps to Preparedness: How to Make a Plan Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Apr 28 2026 Tue CERT | Easy Steps to Preparedness: How to Make a Plan 2:00pm–3:00pm North Park Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Park Library Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Wellness Registration Encouraged Event Details: Easy Steps to Preparedness: How to Make a Plan
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm SK - Lobby - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library Program Type: Featured, Homework Help Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age 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. View Details This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Apr 28 2026 Tue DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY 2:00pm–6:00pm Skyline Hills Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library Room: SK - Lobby - Skyline Hills Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Program Type: Featured, Homework Help Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Lego Club Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library Program Type: Art Age Group: All Ages View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Lego Club 2:30pm–3:30pm Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library Room: BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Art
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm MV - Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library Program Type: Wellness Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance (Tai Ji Quan) has been shown to improve balance and mobility and reduce the risk of falls. People of all ability levels are welcome. This class can be conducted from a seated or standing position.  View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance 2:30pm–4:00pm Mission Valley Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Mission Valley Library Room: MV - Community Room - Mission Valley Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Wellness Event Details: Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance (Tai Ji Quan) has been shown to improve balance and mobility and reduce the risk of falls. People of all ability levels are welcome. This class can be conducted from a seated or standing position. 
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm CH - Learning Center - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library Program Type: Featured, Homework Help Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens 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. View Details This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 28 2026 Tue DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY 3:00pm–6:00pm College-Rolando Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: College-Rolando Library Room: CH - Learning Center - College-Rolando Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: Featured, Homework Help Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm LO - Homework Center - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library Program Type: Featured, Homework Help Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age 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. View Details This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Apr 28 2026 Tue DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY 3:00pm–6:00pm Logan Heights Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Logan Heights Library Room: LO - Homework Center - Logan Heights Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Program Type: Featured, Homework Help Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm MM - Seminar/Booksale Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library Program Type: Featured, Homework Help Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens 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. View Details This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 28 2026 Tue DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY 3:00pm–6:00pm Mira Mesa Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library Room: MM - Seminar/Booksale Room - Mira Mesa Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: Featured, Homework Help Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group LEGO Play Lab Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm CH - Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library Program Type: Art Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Learn, play, and create with LEGOs!Children can build with LEGOs and display their creations in the library. View Details This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Apr 28 2026 Tue LEGO Play Lab 3:30pm–4:30pm College-Rolando Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: College-Rolando Library Room: CH - Community Room - College-Rolando Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Program Type: Art Event Details: Learn, play, and create with LEGOs!Children can build with LEGOs and display their creations in the library.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Villa Musica - Violin Classes Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library Program Type: Art, Community Engagement Age Group: Elementary School Age Violin classes with Villa Musica!Violin ages 7-9, 3:30 pm - 4:10 pmViolin ages 10-12, 4:10 pm - 4:50 pmLevel 2, 4:50 pm - 5:30 pm View Details This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Villa Musica - Violin Classes 3:30pm–5:30pm City Heights/Weingart Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library Room: CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart Age Group: Elementary School Age Program Type: Art, Community Engagement Event Details: Violin classes with Villa Musica!Violin ages 7-9, 3:30 pm - 4:10 pmViolin ages 10-12, 4:10 pm - 4:50 pmLevel 2, 4:50 pm - 5:30 pm
This event is in the "All Ages" group Storytime for All Ages Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library Program Type: Early Learning, Literature Age Group: All Ages Join us every Tuesday afternoon for stories and songs for all ages! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Storytime for All Ages 4:00pm–4:30pm Carmel Valley Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Early Learning, Literature Event Details: Join us every Tuesday afternoon for stories and songs for all ages!
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Crafts for Kids with Mr. Luan Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Linda Vista Library Program Type: Art Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Stretch your imagination and discover the artist within you've always known existed! Create fabulous crafts! In this program, get detailed instructions on how to make a craft you'll be able to take home! View Details This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Crafts for Kids with Mr. Luan 4:00pm–4:45pm Linda Vista Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Linda Vista Library Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Program Type: Art Event Details: Stretch your imagination and discover the artist within you've always known existed! Create fabulous crafts! In this program, get detailed instructions on how to make a craft you'll be able to take home!
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Crafternoon: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Balboa Library Program Type: Art Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Make a craft-stick puppet inspired by the classic holiday story The Nutcracker and the Mouse King. For ages 4 and up. View Details This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Crafternoon: 4:00pm–5:00pm Balboa Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Balboa Library Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Program Type: Art Event Details: Make a craft-stick puppet inspired by the classic holiday story The Nutcracker and the Mouse King. For ages 4 and up.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group DIA -- Back from Tomboctou Gesso Painting Figures Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm TS - Community Room - Tierrasanta at Tierrasanta Library Program Type: Celebration Month, Cultural Appreciation Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults View Details Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Apr 28 2026 Tue DIA -- Back from Tomboctou Gesso Painting Figures 4:00pm–5:00pm Tierrasanta Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library Room: TS - Community Room - Tierrasanta Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Celebration Month, Cultural Appreciation Registration Encouraged
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Drop-In Craft Tuesdays Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm LJ - IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library Program Type: Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Join us for drop-in craft Tuesdays. Kids of all ages can make a craft to take with them. All supplies provided. No reservations needed. View Details This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Drop-In Craft Tuesdays 4:00pm–5:30pm La Jolla/Riford Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library Room: LJ - IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces Event Details: Join us for drop-in craft Tuesdays. Kids of all ages can make a craft to take with them. All supplies provided. No reservations needed.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group The Mira Mesa Ukulele Strum Along Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library Program Type: Performing Arts Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Join Shelly and Tim for fun afternoons of ukulele strum along! All skill levels and ages are welcome to come and participate in this informal, weekly event. Please note that these are NOT lessons. View Details This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Apr 28 2026 Tue The Mira Mesa Ukulele Strum Along 4:00pm–5:30pm Mira Mesa Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library Room: MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Performing Arts Event Details: Join Shelly and Tim for fun afternoons of ukulele strum along! All skill levels and ages are welcome to come and participate in this informal, weekly event. Please note that these are NOT lessons.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Chess at the Beach Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm PB - Lobby - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Let's play chess! All ages and skill levels are welcome to play casual games in our relaxed setting. View Details This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Chess at the Beach 4:00pm–7:00pm Pacific Beach/Taylor Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library Room: PB - Lobby - Pacific Beach/Taylor Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM Event Details: Let's play chess! All ages and skill levels are welcome to play casual games in our relaxed setting.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Uplift Homework Tutoring Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm SK - Children's Nook - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library Program Type: Homework Help Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Join us for on-site tutoring for students in K-12! Kids at Heart is a volunteer-based program that provides tutoring and mentorship services. View Details This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Uplift Homework Tutoring 4:00pm–7:00pm Skyline Hills Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library Room: SK - Children's Nook - Skyline Hills Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: Homework Help Event Details: Join us for on-site tutoring for students in K-12! Kids at Heart is a volunteer-based program that provides tutoring and mentorship services.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group FASCINADAS CON LA LECTURA Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm OT - Seminar Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library Program Type: Featured, Book Discussion, En Español, Literature Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Ven a nuestro club de lectura en español. Hoy estamos leyendo Momentos de grandeza: parábolas y mensajes de superación personal por Kahlil Gibrán. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Apr 28 2026 Tue FASCINADAS CON LA LECTURA 5:00pm–5:45pm Otay Mesa-Nestor Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library Room: OT - Seminar Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Featured, Book Discussion, En Español, Literature Event Details: Ven a nuestro club de lectura en español. Hoy estamos leyendo Momentos de grandeza: parábolas y mensajes de superación personal por Kahlil Gibrán.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Game Room Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm AC - Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor) - Central at Central Library Program Type: Community Engagement Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens 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. View Details This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Teen Game Room 5:00pm–6:45pm Central Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Central Library Room: AC - Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor) - Central Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: Community Engagement Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group San Carlos Youth Chess Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm SC - Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery - San Carlos at San Carlos Library Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age 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? View Details This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Apr 28 2026 Tue San Carlos Youth Chess 5:00pm–7:00pm San Carlos Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: San Carlos Library Room: SC - Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery - San Carlos Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Event Details: 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?
This event is in the "All Ages" group Tinker Tuesdays Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library Program Type: Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM Age Group: All Ages Bring your ideas to life at our Mobile Maker Lab in the Mission Hills-Hillcrest Library. Learn to use various programs and equipment such as our 3D printer and die cut machine powered by Silhouette Studio. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Tinker Tuesdays 5:00pm–7:00pm Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library Room: MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM Event Details: Bring your ideas to life at our Mobile Maker Lab in the Mission Hills-Hillcrest Library. Learn to use various programs and equipment such as our 3D printer and die cut machine powered by Silhouette Studio.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Pajama Storytime Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm PO - San Salvador Clubhouse - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library Program Type: Early Learning, Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Come enjoy a pajama party with us in the cozy, downstairs reading nook! View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Pajama Storytime 5:30pm–6:00pm Point Loma/Hervey Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library Room: PO - San Salvador Clubhouse - Point Loma/Hervey Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Program Type: Early Learning, Literature Event Details: Come enjoy a pajama party with us in the cozy, downstairs reading nook!