Week Calendar

Mommies (and Daddies too) are invited to get to know other parents in the community while your child plays with their neighbors!  Age-appropriate toys and games will be provided for the little ones to play with.  Parents can meet new fri

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

This free tax preparation service gives special attention to taxpayers over the age of 60 but is also open to taxpayers of all ages with low and moderate incomes. NO APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE. WALK IN ONLY.

Register now. Classes are free. Simply register in class on the first day.

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

Register now. Classes are free. Simply register in class on the first day.

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.

Sign up on the first day! The free ESL class focuses on conversation at the intermediate level. Limit 25. The term runs from 1/22/18—5/17/18. No class on Thursday, March 22, 2018.

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.

Walk-in tax help available from 9:30-2:30 courtesy of your local AARP!

More details to come.

This totally free tax preparation is available to anyone, special attention will be given to low and middle-income taxpayers and to those aged 60 and older. First come, first-served basis.

Free Tax Preparation provided by AARP Volunteers. Walk-in, first come, first served. Please bring all of your documents and a copy of your 2016 tax return.

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!

The AARP will be providing free tax help for taxpayers with low to moderate income on Fridays, February 2 - April 13. Please call or visit the library to make an appointment starting January 19th. 

Qi Gong (Chi Gong) is a simple preventative health method of relaxing and harmonizing the body.  The gentle movements are suitable for any age and health condition. workout on grass.

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

Need help with the computer?  Come in for one-on-one assistance.

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

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.

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!

Free Citizenship Classes provided by Montgomery Adult School.

Monthly sale.

Arrive early for the best selection.

Students will receive an official Badge of Completion by completing the pre-test, 4 class sessions, and post-test. 

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

Kids! Come join the Painting Party!

Learn some basic painting techniques and create a different masterpiece at each session!

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

Come and join Ms. Carrie for stories, songs, and fun every Monday morning!

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.

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!

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

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.

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.
 

Slimy ocean animals like octopus, sea stars, sand dollars and moon snails are the focus of this Library NExT class. Students discover the secret of how octopus change color and how oysters make pearls.

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

(Hands-On) Learn effective networking tips then add the power of social networking to your job search. Topics include creating LinkedIn account; LinkedIn account profile; adding contacts; job search; company search; privacy settings; and more.

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

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

The first rule of book club is … you always talk about books!  Join like-minded bibliophiles to discuss fiction titles.  Make some new friends while you get introduced to books too good to miss!  A limited number of each month’s sel

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

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

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.

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.

Our Guild's goal is to promote interest in all forms of quilting and textile art and to provide a forum for the continuation of the tradition of quilting as an art and as a method of recording history and story-telling within the community.

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.

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.

Please join us for a special kind of Story time. Using techniques from the Mind in the Making workshops, explore with us all the benefits of making children more aware in many different areas of their development.

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

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

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 story time for children.

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

April's book club selection is The Ascent of Money by Niall Ferguson.

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!

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!

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.

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

Reduce stress and cultivate.  Join us starting January 12th for Meditation.

Discussions on history, travel, cuisine, finance and technology.

Jewelry Making, take home something you made yourself! Make your own earrings and/or other pieces of jewelry with an experienced crafter. Space is limited, please call (858)552-1655 to RSVP.

Miss Fran presents stories and songs for little ones.

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

· 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.

Preschoolers are invited to listen to stories and sing songs

Please join us for sensory storytime and craft. we will be reading books, sing songs, and dance!

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.

Enjoy a fantastic time at the library with stories, music and rhymes followed by playtime with terrific toys.

Fridays: April 6, 13 & 27th.

The Little Girl Who Fought the Great Depression: Shirley Temple by John Kasson

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.

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.  To register please call 619-533-3974.

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.

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.

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

Join us for readings and a lively discussion  of Lawrence Potesta’s titles, “Paris to Saigon” and the newly released sequel, “Cowboys & Cadillacs.”

Presented by Write Out Loud and San Diego Public Library

Join us! Every 2nd Saturday of the Month for Hindi Story Time.

Parents and Caregivers, please join us for this interative program! Listen, sing and move with your little ones!

For Toddlers, preschoolers and an accompanying adult!

 Children can read to Sparkle the dog.  Ages 3-8.

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

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!

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

Join us for a foot-stomping, wing-flapping celebration of songs for the young and young at heart.

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,