Week Calendar

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!

Join in a Solar Eclipse viewing party at the Balboa Library and experience an awesome celestial event. (Weather Permitting)

North America will experience a total solar eclipse, exclusive to the United States, on the morning of August 21, 2017.

Join in a Solar Eclipse viewing party outside the library and receive your own pair of Solar Viewing Glasses ( while supplies last).

Get free solar viewing glasses to safely watch the solar eclipse. San Diego is outside of the path for a total solar eclipse but will experience a partial solar eclipse—about 60% coverage—at 10:23 a.m.

Free, non-credit, English as a Second Language Class for adults, presented by Palomar College:

Join Mr. Luan as he takes toddlers on an interactive storytime ride using felt boards, fingerplays, songs, maybe some puppets, and a lively book or two!

Come view the solar eclipse with us!   Pick up a pair of free commemorative viewing glasses at the Children's Library desk, while supplies last.

Join in a Solar Eclipse family-friendly viewing party outside the library and receive your very own pair of Solar Viewing Glasses (while supplies last and weather permitting).

Looking for a place to view the solar eclipse on Monday, August 21st?  We will be hosting a Sky Party that day at 9:45 am.  Attendees will learn what happens during a solar eclipse, discuss viewing safety tips, and take part in a fun act

North America will experience a total solar eclipse, exclusive to the United States, on the morning of August 21, 2017. Join in a Solar Eclipse viewing party outside the North Clairemont Branch.

North America will experience a total solar eclipse, exclusive to the United States, on the morning of August 21, 2017.

North America will experience a total solar eclipse exclusive to the United States on the morning of August 21, 2017.   San Diego Public Libraries across San Diego are hosting viewing parties during the solar eclipse during this rare eve

North America will experience a total solar eclipse, exclusive to the United States, on the morning of August 21, 2017.

Come experience an awesome celestial phenoma and enjoy a front row seat to what is sure to be an "out of this  world" event!

Libraries share stuff: books, programs, spaces, tech, and so on. Libraries also do outreach that connects communities to each other.

Free, non-credit, English as a Second Language Class for adults, presented by Palomar College:

The North San Diego Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted by MiraCosta College and funded in part by the Small Business Administration will provide free one-on-one consulting for small business owners.

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.

Preschool Storytime, led by professional storyteller, Marilyn McPhie.

Please join us with your young ones for Preschool Storytime on Thursdays at 9:45 a.m.

Songs, stories, movement, and fun!

Enhance your mood and well-being: attend this yoga class for adults

Need help using the computer or navigating the internet?  We offer one-on-one assistance! 

According to the Mayo Clinic, "If stress has you anxious, tense and worried, consider meditation. Spending even a few minutes in meditation can restore your calm and inner peace."  Every Saturday except the 1st Saturday of the month.

Join our knitting circle for a fun and social knitting experience. Bring your knitting and share stories and knitting tips.

The Accordion Club meets at the University Community Branch Library on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month for rehearsal. The public is invited to come and watch as they play!

Interested in becoming a citizen?  Join the ongoing class for assistance in passing your Citizenship Test!

Baby/Toddler Storytime includes stories and songs

Join us for a super fun performance that combines American Sign Language with songs, stories, and engaging toys and props.

Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play in this special storytime meant to encourage a love of reading and build essential early literacy skills.

Need help setting up that new tablet? Got stuck when trying to borrow an eBook? Bring your questions and devices to the Rancho Bernardo Branch Library for assistance.

Watch the partial solar eclipse as the moon passes between Earth and Sun and turns our day into night. Learn about eclipses with hands-on activities, enjoy celestial snacks, and snag a pair of free viewing glasses!

Join in a Solar Eclipse viewing party outside the library and receive your own pair of Solar Viewing Glasses (while supplies last.)

Join in a Solar Eclipse viewing party outside the library and receive your own pair of Solar Viewing Glasses (while supplies last).  Come experience an awesome celestial phenomena and enjoy a front row seat to what is sure to be an “out of th

North America will experience a total solar eclipse, exclusive to the United States, on the morning of August 21, 2017.  Join us in a Solar Eclipse viewing party outside the Pacific Beach/Taylor Library.  We will have Solar Vie

Improve your balance and mobility with slow, controlled movement.

Join us at a special time to see your first solar eclipse!  Special viewing glasses will be provided. 

Mornings with Master Teachers and Fellowship Artists
Weekdays August 3 – August 23*
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Please arrive 10 minutes early)
La Jolla Riford Library

Join us for a Solar Eclipse family-friendly viewing party outside the library and receive your very own pair of Solar Viewing Glasses (while supplies last and weather permitting).

North America will experience a total solar eclipse, exclusive to the United States, on the morning of August 21, 2017. Join in a Solar Eclipse viewing party outside the Scripps Ranch Miramar Library.

Follow this link to learn more about Solar Eclipses and for more Sky Party @ The Library information - https://www.sandiego.gov/blog/sky-party-library

North America will experience a total solar eclipse, exclusive to the United States, on the morning of August 21, 2017. Join in a Solar Eclipse viewing party outside the North University Community Library.

Join in a Solar Eclipse viewing party outside the library and receive your own pair of solar viewing glasses (while supplies last).

Children and their families are invited to join storyteller extraordinaire Ms. Kathie for fabulous stories, rich rhymes, and scintillating songs! This lively storytime is sure to warm the heart!

Children enjoy stories and songs while learning key vocabulary in American sign language.  For families with children ages 0-5.

Toddler Storytime is designed for preschoolers to develop their motor skills and improve language learning through song, stories, play and bubbles.

Join us for stories, songs, and easy yoga poses.

This class is for children 3-7 years old and begins with a story that morphs into a warm-up routine.

Come join Mr. Mark for a fun morning filled with music and stories. Sit back and relax while enjoying a book and developing early literacy skills.
 

Mornings with Master Teachers and Fellowship Artists
Weekdays August 3 – August 23*
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Please arrive 10 minutes early)
La Jolla Riford Library

Active little ones and their caregivers will have fun singing songs, dancing and reading while laying the foundation for future reading success.

Mornings with Master Teachers and Fellowship Artists
Weekdays August 3 – August 23*
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Please arrive 10 minutes early)
La Jolla Riford Library

An inclusive story time for ages 3-5 years, of all abilities, especially those with special needs.  Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and free play in a small group setting.  2nd, 3rd and 4th Wednesdays, 10:30-11:00 a.m.

We bring the stories to life by involving the children on many levels.  There are thematic props, songs and games which allows the children to have as much fun as possible.  Your children will have a wonderful experience and want to keep

Come dance with Cowboy Bob as he introduces music and instruments in a show appropriate for all ages.

Storytime with music, finger plays, rhymes, and more.

Bring in your eReader, tablet or smartphone and our staff will guide you in downloading SDPL's free eBooks and eAudiobooks.  Every Thursday.

Please join us with your young ones for Preschool Storytime & Craft!

Join Ms. Haley for fun stories, songs, and a special craft!

This event takes place every Thursday, excluding the 3rd Thursday of each month.

Miss Jennifer reads and signs beloved children's books followed by songs and bubbles!

Improve your balance and mobility with slow, controlled movement.

An introduction to gardening and terminology.  Please sign up in person or call to register at 619-527-3485.

Art Therapy class focuses on the use of art as a creative and therapeutic process, using a variety of media to promote self-expression.

This session is canceled because the facilitator will be out of town.

Join Alvan next Thursday!

Delightful program of music and movement for preschool age kids and their caregivers.

Stories and songs introduce early literacy skills in young children.

Enjoy stories read aloud or acted out, singing songs and completing crafts, all geared toward building the skills necessary for success in kindergarten.  For families with preschoolers, ages 3-5.

Learn a new way to communicate with your child!

Join Youth Services Librarian Mr. Mark on a Thursday morning in the children's story time area.

Baby-Toddler Yoga Storytime is filled with stories, practice of animal yoga poses, songs, relaxing, and breathing techniques while promoting literacy, self-awareness, social relations and communication for children.

Join Mr. Larry for a fun storytime with songs, crafts and ABCs and 123s.

Fun toddler stories along with play time afterwards!

Preschoolers are invited to a story time, then a fun craft right afterwards!

Join Miss Teri for an engaging preschool storytime that promotes a love of reading and quality together time. Featuring stories, fun, and play!

All young children and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs and rhymes. We hope to see you there!

A presentation of Japanese style storytelling called Kamishibai, which combines the use of hand drawn visuals with the engaging narration of a live presenter. A delightful and fun story time for children.

Kids ages 7-12 are invited to a free poetry workshop facilitated by poet Jim Moreno. Poems will be published in the "2017 Kids! San Diego Poetry Annual." A snack and all writing materials will be supplied.

Join us for simple stories, fun songs, and plenty of time to play and explore with Early Learning toys. Best for ages 2 and under.  Stay for the bubbles at the end!

This lap-sit storytime encourages bonding and introduces a love for books by using song, movement, rhythm and rhyme.

Come and join us for stories, songs and fun every Friday morning!

Join us for a storytime that fosters early literacy!  Features books, songs, action rhymes, and finger plays that invite participation.

Practice your English skills in a friendly, informal setting. Adults of all levels are welcome to join the conversation!

Bring your device to the Circulation Desk, and staff members will show you how to download SDPL's free eBooks and eAudiobooks. 

Preschoolers are invited to listen to stories and sing songs

Children are invited to a fun storytime with books, singing, and puppets. The first storytime of the month is usually bilingual (Spanish/English).

Join Mr. Luan as he takes you on an energetic and humorous storytime ride! Songs will be sung, character voices will be many! In this program, the stories really do come to life! Oh, yeah: we do a little dancing too!

· Find out what’s going on in your baby’s mind by teaching him/her to sign.

· Strengthen your bond with baby.

· Lessen frustration brought on by miscommunication by giving baby a way to tell you what he/she wants.

Come and play in a relaxed and informal setting at the library while getting to know other families in the community.

Birth - 5 y/o

Join us during the summer for Homeschool Play.

Miss Fran presents stories and songs for little ones.

Professional artists introduce a new art project each session. For ages 5 and up.

Art with Judith
June 10
July 8
August 12

Art with Joe
June 24
July 22
August 26

Various Saturdays at 10:00 a.m.

Please call or come in to sign up.

This is a fun class and is open to all levels of knitters.

Are you ready to party yourself into shape? Zumba® combines a high-energy cardiovascular workout with pulsating Latin music into a fun, calorie burning experience.

Join the Zumba craze! Find out what makes this fun workout such a hit. A towel and bottled water are recommended for our Zumba sessions.

Learn how to code using the Python programming language in this 10 week course.  No prior programming experience is necessary!  Python is an extremely elegant language, great for novices and pros alike.

Would you like a free computer?  Register for a one time class to receive information about how you and your family may qualify for a free computer.

An introductory computer class where upon completion you may qualify for a free computer.

Children will have an opportunity to roll up their sleeves and get creative every Saturday during the summer.  Materials will be provided for young artists to explore, create and let their imagination loose!  Saturdays, 10:00 am-2:00 pm

Let's get creative!  Color, paint, draw, and create a variety of fun and easy art and craft projects!  Now held every Saturday.

Join us every Saturday at 10:30 for button making. Bring your own printed or drawn image or use one of ours! We have 2 1/2” buttons. All ages welcome. Express yourself @ the Library!

Kids can develop their artistic skills while enjoying a fun craft time.

Preschool Storytime includes stories and songs.

Storytime with Ms. Joyce. 

Stories, songs, fingerplays and fun; for children and their caregivers.

Aryn Rannazzisi leads a gentle paced class combining breath work and postures to promote strength, flexibility and balance. This all-level class will include inversions, backbends and sun salutations.

A gentle, slow-paced yoga with Patti Bozorgchami. Learn simple breathing exercises and relaxation techniques.

Learn leg strengthening exercises to help your balance and posture. 

**Please note new day and time**

Listen to simple books, do lap rhymes, finger rhymes and sing songs. Then play with fun educational toys while your grownups chat. For babies and toddlers and their caregivers.

Dr. Sanchez is available to answer business development questions, review resources, and more. Please call the library to make an appointment.

Start your day with fantastic stories!  Join us for Morning Story Time every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 11:00AM.

Explore the French language through song in this bilingual program.

Join us for arts and crafts in the Children's Art area. Open to all preschoolers.

Make new friends, hear a story and spend quality time with the baby or toddler in your life at the library!

Join us every Friday inside the computer lab for help with general questions on computers and their programs.

No advance sign up in required!

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.

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.

Sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Jennifer Duncan.

Music and movement in Spanish for children and their caregivers!  Be transported as you sing, dance, and play to the irresistible sounds and rhythms of Spanish-speaking cultures.  Appropriate for beginners and native speakers.  Crea

Fun crafts for the whole family! Anything from various paper crafts to making slime! All ages welcome! Younger children may need assistance from parents.

This yoga class is suitable for beginners but will offer modifications and variations that challenge advanced students.

Free mock SAT exam under proper exam conditions with same day score results.

Click this link to register

Meet ambassadors from We Chinese in Amerca and try your hand at Chinese Calligraphy and Origami.

Plus, enjoy fun friend-building games and activities.

Recommended for Grades 3-7.

Learn signs to use with your baby! Signing fun with songs, stories, and finger plays as well as tips for using sign language as a preverbal communication tool with your baby. Recommended for ages 0+.

Weekly baby signing with stories, sing-a-longs, and bubble time to strengthen your bond with your child.

Come and participate in formal guided meditation and learn how to be more present in your life.

Party Bridge for ages 16 - Adult. Experience necessary.