Week Calendar

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

A Makerspace Craft Station is available in the Children’s Area with a different craft each week. All week long (Monday - Saturday).

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!

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

Bring your little ones anytime during operating hours to the Oak Park Library for the chance to “Trick or Treat” with us!

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.

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.

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.

The Friends of the Library Book Sale is not only a great way to find some great books for low prices, but all of the profits go back to support the North Park Library by paying for programs, materials, and more!

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

Free Citizenship Classes provided by Montgomery Adult School.

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

Come and buy some books from the San Carlos Friends of the Library (SCFOL)!  We have hardbacks, paperbacks, books on CD, children’s books, and more!  Funds help the San Carlos Branch Library purchase books, programs, and equipment. 

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 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 about Halloween. Come in your costumes and join us at the Halloween Parade around the library at 10:30am!

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.

Laughter Wellness is a simple but effective method created to help reduce stress, pain and negative emotions through prolonged voluntary laughter.  Besides boosting the immune system, it also helps improve energy levels.  No comedy, joke

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.

Join us for two classic spooky episodes of the Dick Van Dyke Show and get ready for some old-fashioned fun! They just don't make shows like this anymore!

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

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.

Join us for spooky (not scary) stories, art projects and more! Wear your costume (parents too)! For families with children ages 0-5.

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

(Hands On) Navigate the best labor market information websites to find out what’s hot and what’s not; jobs that match your specific skill set, building employer lists, résumé and interview tips, and much more.

Fun poses for parents and kids.  Watch as your child transforms into a cat, a monkey, a dog, a lion and much more!  For families with children ages 1-4.  1st Wednesday, 10:30-11am

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

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

Entertaining stories for children of all ages!

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

The Mission Hills Book Group will discuss China Dolls by Lisa See. New members are always welcome to attend and participate! Please read the book beforehand. Books are available at the Circulation Desk while supplies last.

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.

Listen to a terrific story and make a story based craft!

Preschool - 5 y/o

Improve your balance and mobility with slow, controlled movement.

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

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.

Recommended for toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary-school age kids, this simple dance program will feature the Hokey Pokey, the Chicken Dance, and more. Families, it’s time to get your groove on!

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.

Class includes fun poses for parents and kids during yoga story time.  Watch your child transform into a cat, dog, lion, and more!

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

Join us for Chinese songs, stories and playtime. For toddlers and preschool age children.  

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.

Join us for Preschool Storytime for Kids; stories, crafts, finger plays and songs.

Preschoo Story time

10:30 am - Thursdays

(except 3rd Thurs. of the month)

Let's all get together and share delightful stories from books, sing songs, and dance with movement too.

Join Jennifer Duncan as she leads a special sign language storytime! Using the excitement and fun of signing American Sign Language (ASL) to enhance the reading of well-loved children’s picture books.

Join Monta Briant for a fun story time featuring songs, stories, and American Sign Language!

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.

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 skill levels are welcome to join in the conversation!

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

The Daytime Book Club meets the first Friday of each month. A limited number of copies of the selected books are available at the Circulation Desk for checkout.

Love Books? Enjoy watching films? Then come and join us! Participants will be reading select titles and then view corresponding films based on the books.

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.

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.

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

A variety of projects emphasizing creativity and individuality will be taught, as well as lessons on the masters and the techniques they used.

Limited to 10 artists; Registration Required 619-533-3974

Learn how to use a computer!

Aprenda a usar una computadora

Bilingual/bilingue 

Various Saturdays at 10:00 a.m.

Please call or come in to sign up.

This book club discusses fiction works. Please inquire at the Circulation Desk for the current selection.

High school students give free music lessons to children who play the following instruments: saxophone, clarinet, flute, trumpet. Registration required. Register online at http://sayamusic.org.

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.

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

Craig Newton presents an interactive music program for all ages about where instruments came from around the world, and ties them to some American songs.  His show includes at least 10 different instruments and lots of audience participation

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!

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

Kids can improve their reading skills by reading aloud to a therapy dog.

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

Sing, Dance and Play! Children enjoy songs and movement activities that build motor skills and increase independence.

Preschool Storytime includes stories and songs.

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

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 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**

Join our Children’s Librarian Miss Luz for stories, songs, fingerplays, and lots of fun!  This Storytime is designed especially for children ages  2-4.   This program meets every Wednesday. 

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.

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!

Join us for a class to learn or review basic computer skills like Google, Facebook, email and more. Space is limited. Sign up at the front desk or call 858-573-1396.

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.