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

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:

Prerequisite:  Your Personal Commercial workshop provided on April 2nd and April 26th at the Workforce Development Center location.

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!

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.

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!

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. 

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.

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!

Free Citizenship Classes provided by Montgomery Adult School.

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

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.

Come take a selfie at our Superhero Selfie Station!  We will be distributing free comic books while they last.   

Enjoy a FREE children's comic book in celebration of Free Comic Book Day.  While Supplies Last

Free comic books will be available during opening hours (while supplies last).

Come and join us as we celebrate FREE COMIC BOOK DAY! That's right, there is an entire day dedicated to comics book. By promoting our love of comic books, we are giving some away to the public for FREE. But that is not all.

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!

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

El Día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a celebration every day of children, families, and reading that culminates yearly on April 30.

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.
 

Valencia Park/Malcolm X Branch is taking storytime outside! Join SDPL and Groundwork San Diego at EarthLab, a four acre outdoor learning facility, for stories, songs, and nature-inspired activies on the Millemim Tech Middle School campus.

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

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.

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 Hilis Group will meet this day to discuss a title chosen by the group. 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!

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.

Join us for an overview of library STEAM resources available to the homeschooling community. Immediately following, you will have the opportunity to network with other parents who homeschool their children.  Don't forget to bring the kid

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.

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.

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.

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

Peter McBride is a great storyteller . Along with his songs about featuring folklore and stories, he presents an enthralling performance for children.

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

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!

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 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 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!

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

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.

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.

The Daytime Book Club meets the first Friday of each month. New members and guests are always welcome!

A limited number of copies of the selected books are available at the Circulation Desk for checkout.

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

Miss Fran presents stories and songs for little ones.

Preschoolers are invited to listen to stories and sing songs

Entertaining stories for children.

All young children and their caregivers are welcome for stories, songs and rhymes.  Join us for Storytime Bonanza!

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!

Introducing a special new story time for Mira Mesa children! Bring your little ones for a morning of stories, movement and music to help their brains grow!

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

Bring in your baby or toddler for a storytime that will help children develop communication skills through storybooks and songs.

Learn internet basics: using a keyboard & mouse, using a flash dirve, browsing the internet, sending e-mails with attachments, and more!

Sign-up at the Information Desk or call the RB Library.

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.

Various Saturdays at 10:00 a.m.

Please call or come in to sign up.

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at Oak Park Library! At 10am we will be making superhero crafts and discussing all our favorite comic characters! All day long we will be watching our favorite comic book movies! Plus, you get FREE COMIC BOOKS!

Stop and Swap: Seeds, Plants, and More!

Share your bounty! Bring your plants, plant cuttings, seeds, homegrown fruits and veggies, and cut flowers to swap with other local gardeners.

Kids! Come join the Painting Party!

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

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.

Grab your capes and fly on over to North Park Library for our Superhero Storytime!  This year, Library Man battles book-hating Helga the No!  Will you come and help teach her how awesome libraries are?! 

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.

Pick up a free comic book (while supplies last).

Make a superhero paper plate mask or superhero book.

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 special storytime and craft with a focus on comicbook themes! Then pick up a free comic for kids and adults.

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,

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.

The Start-Biz Club brings experienced business men and women together with young entrepreneurs.

Start your weekend with some weird, quirky, magical science!  Children will listen to a story and learn science concepts at the same time!  Hands-on activities center around science, technology, engineering, art or mathematics.

Kids and adults can get free comic books while supplies last, and make comics-related crafts. From 3:00 to 4:00, you can meet and take photos with Star Wars characters.

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

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

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.

These are no cost classes for parents with children age 0-5.  Classes give you opportunities to:

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

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 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. 

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 every Thursday at 11am to look for jobs and/or apply for school. 

Ages 16-25. 

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 for informal, one-on-one help regarding your computer, smart phone, and/or tablet.

No advance sign up is required!

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.