Week Calendar

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

The Friends of the Tierrasanta Branch Library invites you to our monthly book sale! Find a gift for a loved one or treat yourself!

The sale takes place the first weekend of the month.

Friday: 11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

This course introduces the student to computer concepts and terminology, as well as software and hardware components.

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

Does your pet need to be neutered?  SNAP Neuter Scooter will be available at the Otay Mesa-Nestor Library's parking lot. 

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.

The class is currently full. However, you can sign up for the waiting list with the instructor. The free ESL class focuses on conversation at the intermediate level. Limit 25. The term runs from 8/24/17—12/14/17.

Class taught by Nanci Schindler from San Diego Community College District. All levels of Skill welcome. There is a “shared food cost” fee of $100.

Does your pet need to be neutered?  SNAP Neuter Scooter will be available at the Otay Mesa-Nestor Library's parking lot. 

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!

Need help with the computer?  Come in for 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 Friends of the Mission Hills Branch Library will hold a book sale. Come by and stock up on books while supporting your Library!

Free Citizenship Classes provided by Montgomery Adult School.

Middle school level - Workshop Format - FREE Class

Are YOU interested in becoming an active member within the community?

Make a beautiful flower arrangement to take home! Classes are taught by master artist Jackie Zhang of the Ohara School of Ikebana.

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

Baby/Toddler Storytime includes stories and songs

Stories, Music, Learning and Movement for 0-2 year olds! Limited to the first 20 families upon arrival.  

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

Babies ages birth to one year old and their caregivers will enjoy songs, lap-sits and rhymes that foster early literacy skills.

This is a 2-week intensive course for beginning and intermediate ESL students. This course will cover subjects such as: vocabulary, regular and irregular verbs, articles, and noun plurals.

Improve your balance and mobility with slow, controlled movement.

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.

Stories, Music, Learning and Movement for 3 and 4 year olds! Limited to the first 20 families upon arrival. 

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!

A full half hour of children’s music! Mr. Mark plays the guitar and leads the singing with new and traditional children’s songs. We supply the maracas and the lyrics. It is great fun, come join us!

Join us for a fun and simple craft geared towards preschoolers.

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.

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.
 

If you want to introduce your little one to yoga or practice yoga with your toddler, this class is for you! Come join us for songs, fun poses, and a special yoga story time for parents and kids. For toddlergs ages 1-4.

Certified yoga instructor Miss Abby incorporates simple yoga poses, stories and songs in a fun hour that encourages relaxation and gentle bonding. Please bring your own towel or yoga mat.

Come & learn more about how to use your computer, cell phones, tablets and social media software. Computer Girl Tanya Howe tackles a different topic each month in a relaxed, hands-on setting. Perfect for beginners!

This is a 2-week intensive course for beginning and intermediate ESL students. This course will cover subjects such as: vocabulary, regular and irregular verbs, articles, and noun plurals.

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

This is a 2-week intensive course for beginning and intermediate ESL students. This course will cover subjects such as: vocabulary, regular and irregular verbs, articles, and noun plurals.

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.

Living Coast Discovery Center presents "Move It!" a program about animal movement.

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 enhances well-loved children's stories with signing, followed by singing and bubbles!

Improve your balance and mobility with slow, controlled movement.

Bring your baby and join us as we learn about development, focus on building a bond and secure attachment, and understanding baby's behaviors. Classes will include infant massage, music and play.

Ages: Birth to 6 Months

Learn of native succulents, cactus as well as the plant requirements.  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.

Bring your genealogy questions to Kathy and she can help you get started!

Drop in, free tutoring for adults with internet questions.

Meet Library Volunteer, Alvan, at the public computers closest to the Circulation Desk.

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

Toddlers will learn basic dance and movement skills, creative expression, coordination, and self-control while dancing and singing along to popular children’s songs.  Interactive fun for the family!

Stories and songs introduce early literacy skills in young children.

Start your day with stories and songs at the Paradise Hills Branch Library.  Babies, toddlers, and big kids welcome.

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

Yoga Story Time is filled with stories, practice of animal-yoga poses, songs, relaxation, and breathing techniques.

Fun toddler stories along with play time afterwards!

Enjoy a storytime especially for babies and toddlers, followed by a playtime.

Join Miss Alex for a fun hour of songs and stories! Geared toward children ages 0-5. Children under 8 must have their parent's participation.

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!

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and fun! Play time and craft to follow each storytime.

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.

September's book club selection is The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt.

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!

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.

Slither yourself into the world of reptiles. Learn, through hands on exploration, the adaptations that make snakes successful predators.

Chair Yoga promotes circulation, peace, and relaxation.  Please wear comfy clothes. 

This program repeats on the 1st & 3rd Friday of each month. 

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. 

Can you use some help at home now the then?  Elderhelp is to provide personalized services and information that help seniors remain independent and live with dignity in their own homes.

Holiday jewelry special! Come make fun and colorful Halloween & seasonal-themed wire jewelry with an experienced crafter. No class fee, all supplies are provided.

This will be the last class until after the holidays.

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 us for STEAM Story Time, a story time program with a focus on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. This interactive program will include stories and a hands-on experiment or craft.

· 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.

Miss Fran presents stories and songs for little ones.

Entertaining stories and fun crafts for children.

Join us for a fantastic time at the library with stories, rhymes, and music followed by playtime with terrific toys, puzzles and more.

Gain insight into books by group discussions of plot, characters and theme.

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.

Join us as professional artists Judith Shufro and Joe Nyiri introduce a fun new project for children each session. Free and all supplies provided. For ages 5 and up.

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.

Knit our community together, while we either learn how to knie or work on our own projects.  Please bring yarn, needles, your project, and come ready to knit with Eileen Adler.  This programs repeats on the 3rd Saturday of each month, as

Chinese Language Book Club (Book Scent) held on the third Saturday of every month.

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!

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

This third Saturday of the month storytime is made available for working parents and their babies, toddler, preschoolers up to ages 5.

Come practice your reading or storytelling skills with Finnegan a certified therapy dog with San Diego Love on a Leash!

The Culinary Historians of San Diego (CHSD) in partnership with San Diego Public Library invites you to this entertaining talk on a variety of food and drink, their history, and their roles in society, both locally and worldwide.

Build with LEGO® bricks as you learn about the world! Topics and subjects change with each class and may include science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM), as well as robotics and animation!

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.

This is a 2-week intensive course for intermediate and advanced ESL students. This course will cover subjects such as: vocabulary, regular and irregular verbs, articles, and noun plurals.

A story time designed for toddlers, featuring songs, rhymes, and finger plays.

Join us for a relaxing fitness program presented by Lois Schenker.  Come and bring a friend! 

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.

In this 6-session course, San Diego Writers Ink Executive Director, Kristen Fogle, will take you through the process of writing a memoir in easy, manageable steps.  For both beginners and seasoned writers, you will walk away with a framework,

This is a 2-week intensive course for intermediate and advanced ESL students. This course will cover subjects such as: vocabulary, regular and irregular verbs, articles, and noun plurals.

A loosely structured program of play, music, stories, and songs to encourage your baby's growth and discovery of the world around them. Babies from 0-2 years of age & their caregivers welcomed to join us for a fun learning experience.

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.

Join us for a fun class full of games and creative movement.

Mission Valley's Veterans Connect at the Library Veterans Resource Center can be the connection vets need for help. Our skilled volunteers can help veterans with finding employment, accessing health benefits, buying a home, and other needs.

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

This is a 2-week intensive course for advanced ESL students. This course will cover subjects such as: vocabulary, regular and irregular verbs, articles, and noun plurals.

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.

This is a 2-week intensive course for advanced ESL students. This course will cover subjects such as: vocabulary, regular and irregular verbs, articles, and noun plurals.

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!

Learn fundamental and advanced creative writing techniques. Offered by S.D. Continuing Ed

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.

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 Ms. Jennifer Duncan!