Week Calendar

Chair yoga is a general term for practices that modify yoga poses so that they can be done while seated in a chair. The chair helps eliminate strain on your joints while increasing stability & balance.

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.

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.

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

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.

Improve your balance and mobility with slow, controlled movement.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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!

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and fun! Play time and bubbles to follow each storytime. This is a great opportunity for you and your little one to enjoy building their literacy, motor, and social skills.

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.

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

CANCELLED!!

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!

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

Join us for dog stories, crafts, and a chance to meet Clifford the Big Red Dog in person!  Clifford is everyone’s favorite oversize canine, and is featured in more than 50 children’s books, as well as a PBS television show.  Storytime ta

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!

Join us for an informal and fun playtime at the library while getting to know other families in our community. (Birth-5y/o)

Miss Fran presents stories and songs for little ones.

Various Saturdays at 10:00 a.m.

Please call or come in to sign up.

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.

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!  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!

Children can read aloud to trained and certified therapy dogs.  “Paws for Reading” is designed to help children improve their reading skills and confidence in reading out loud.  All therapy dogs are provided courtesy of Love on a Leash,

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

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. 

Have you ever thought about writing a memoir? Or have you already started your memoir but could use input from others?

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.

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

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.

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.

Hatha Yoga con rutinas yóguicas para el control de la respiración, y prácticas de meditación para mejorar  la salud física, emocional, mental y espiritual.

Read Pinoy: A Philippine Literary Arts is an event in honor of Jose Rizal Day.  Programs will include poetry, baybayin (ancient Philippine script), spoken word, open mic, writing workshops and live music.

Want to ring in the New Year, but your bedtime is way before midnight? Come to out Noon Year's Eve Celebration and celebrate at noon! Join us for crafts and a countdown to the Noon Year!

Party Bridge for ages 16 - Adult. Experience necessary.

Mind-Body Fitness for Older Adults is a restorative and contemplative class designed to promote physical and emotional balance, release stress, and create greater inner awareness through Hatha Chair Yoga.

Learn the art of knitting. See how much fun knitting can be. Open to all ages and skill levels. Bring a pair of needles and we'll help get you going; yarn available if needed. See how much fun and gratifying knitting can be!

Little ones are able to make noise, play, and meet new friends. This is a loosely structured, baby-led program of play, music, bubbles, songs and more. For babies and toddlers 0-2 years.

Save a Life - Donate Blood!

Please sign up online at: www.RedCrossBlood.org  Sponsor Code: SDLibrary

Appointments preferred.  Walk-ins welcome.

Weekly projects are designed to introduce various art techniques and inspire creative process.

Fun poses for parents and kids with lots of movement and a story. Watch your child transform into a cat, monkey, dog, lion, and much more.

Looking to meet up and work with other knitting and crocheting enthusiasts?

Movement for all ages!  Learn balance & strengthening exercises, then practice Form 24. 

We’ve brought the yoga studio to our community!

Enjoy all levels of Yoga with Rebecca:
*$5 donation
*Bring a yoga mat and water
*Wear comfortable clothing
*Be prepared to remove your shoes

Join us for "Game Day"! Play some of your favorite board games and learn to play new games every Saturday.

Prácticas de meditación para disminuir la presión, el estrés y mejorar la salud total.

Stories, music and a craft. Recommended for ages 2 years and up.

If you or someone you know is struggling with stress, tension, anxiety, panic, mood disorder, anger, fears - you are not alone! Join Recovery International for peer-led, self-help meetings.

Early literacy lapsit storytime with music, fingerplays and books. Encourages language learning and cognitive development for young babies. Gives parents an opportunity to meet other parents while babies socialize and play.

Bring your projects and visit with fellow stitchers! All levels are welcome and instruction is available.

Are you the next Judith Polgar? Do you have what it takes to dethrone Magnus Carlsen? Come and join us every Friday and be part of the biggest casual chess club in San Diego.

Learn how to download library eBooks to your eReader or computer. Quick tips & helpful hints to get the most out of your downloads. Bring your own eReader, tablet, or laptop.

Have you heard about the board game revolution?

Join us and find out what it’s all about! Whether you’re already an avid board gamer or are looking to learn, all ages are welcome!

Crafts for children.

Need help understanding how to use your tablet or mobile phone? Bring in your device for hands-on, one-on-one help to answer general questions about your device. Learn how to access SDPL’s digital content and other eResources.

Mind/Body Fitness provides a way for older adults and people with disabilities to practice yoga and mindfulness. It is a great practice for everyone, as it deepens flexibility and strengthens personal body awareness.  Every Tuesday.

Join us for funny books, silly songs, friendly faces, and creative crafts!  A great opportunity for kids to learn and socialize in a casual setting.  Every Wednesday.  Ages 4-9.

Learn to play chess for the first time or practice your latest strategies with other players. All skill levels are welcome.

Located in the Teen area, downstairs.

A loosely structured baby-led program of play, music, stories, and songs to encourage your baby’s growth and discovery of the world around them! Welcome to babies 0-2 years & their caregivers.

Kids make a Lego creation. Be creative and have fun! No sign-up needed. Appropriate for ages 3 to 8 years.

Presented by Professor of Psychology, Seth Senecal.

Quick and helpful tips to get the most out of your technology.

eReader and Device Help

Need help understanding how to use your tablet or mobile phone? Bring in your device for hands-on, one-on-one help to answer general questions about your device. Learn how to access SDPL’s digital content and other eResources.

Join us for a program which is perfect for babies and young toddlers:  short, fun and interactive.  

Join our lovely community volunteer for some afterschool stories, a monthly movie time, and sometimes even an extra snack!

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

Learn, Play, and Create with Legos!

Read a favorite story to a furry canine friend.  This is a great chance to practice reading aloud!  For children of all ages.

All levels of experience are welcome. All ages, children and adults!

Come create at the Library! Experiment with new materials to make art, design a project, or craft something new! All levels of ability and creativity are encouraged. 

Volunteers will help you create, design, and print objects in 3D!  All ages welcome!

This is a special opportunity for older children to enjoy the fun of arts & crafts, find out about some awesome books in the library, and learn a little about science as well!  Recommended for ages 8-13.

 Caregivers and children ages 2-8 are welcome to join us for a playful program that incorporates yoga, music, books and games!

Join our Lego Club every Wednesday with our very own lego expert, Ms. Victoria for cool projects and talking shop. Open to all ages but adult supervision needed for ages under 5.

In Seminar Room 4, downstairs.

Thursdays are game days at the Clairemont Library! Play board games like: Candyland · Chutes & Ladders · Battleship · Monopoly · Yahtzee · Sorry · Jigsaw puzzles and more!

After school storytime for all ages. 

Make and take home a clever creation.  Materials and instructions provided.  For families and children ages 4-12.

Get creative with Legos!

All ages welcome: Duplo blocks available for younger builders.

If you have tech questions about your phone, tablet or laptop, bring them in and talk to our expert. This informal learning session will help you get the most from your devices.

Wii gaming with your friends, get your game on!

All levels of experience are welcome. All ages, children and adults!

Come enjoy the afternoon at the Oak Park Library! Our Friday Afternoon Movies feature new and classic films - just call if you want to know what's playing next! Rated G-PG only.

Cars 3 - G - 2017 ‧ Sport/Action - 1h 49m - Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast cars, the legendary Lighting McQueen finds himself pushed out of the sport that he loves.

Kids of all ages are invided to learn basic words, phrases in Mandarin.

Join us for story-inspired stretches, music, and yoga-friendly toys. We will finish class by using our body, brain, and breath to transition from silly to calm. Please bring a mat or towel. Ages 3-8. Every Tuesday. 

Curious about how 3D printing works? Interested in learning Computer Aided Design? Well then drop in at one of our fun programs where we use a variety of Computer Aided Design software from: Autodesk 123D, Sketch-up and more.

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! We provide the supplies!

Create a snowman art out of colorful magazine pages! Use paper strips to create a unique silhouette.

Ages 3 & up, supplies and space limited — please be on time. 
Sign-up to reserve a spot starting a week in advance.

Join Ms. Kim for music, songs, stories, activities, arts & crafts, and socializing.

This program is perfect for babies and toddlers.

Join us for fun crafts. Geared towards children, but all ages are welcome.

Do you want to learn how to use our eCollection like a pro? Stop by during this walk-in service with your device and get guidance, tips and advice on how to navigate the eCollection.

Learn, play, and create with LEGOs! Children can build with LEGOs and display their creations in the library.

Listen to stories about animals, natural phenomena, basic scientific principles, culture, and much more.  Each session will also feature a craft or a simple experiment.  This program is recommended for children ages 6 through 10. &n

Challenge Island encourages creativity, critical thinking, and social skills while instilling a love of engineering.  Ages 8-12.  Registration required.  Call 619-527-3430 to sign up.  In today’s session, kids will learn how di

Paint high, paint low.  Paint often so that your heart's all aglow.  Join Ms. Ana as she helps guide you through a fun paint session!

Come and join us as we settle down for the evening as we listen to the entire series of Harry Potter. We will be serving some hot chocolate and light refreshments.

Haven't read the Harry Potter series, well here is your chance. 

Join us at Clairemont for crafts and fun! Volunteer Rod leads weekly craft projects that are new and different every time! Fun crafts for the whole family - anything from pencil toppers to bookmarks to decorations. All ages are welcome.