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:

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.

We want to hire a big group of amazing new drivers!

Reminders about the Bus Driver position:

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. 

This series will provide an oppurtunity to explore topics in program development, fundraising, marketing, and financial management.

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 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.

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.

Booksale!

Hurrah! The book sale is here!

Come find great bargains on used books and support your local library at the same time. 

Come to our 5th annual Star Wars at the Library! We welcome Star Wars fans of all ages to celebrate our favorite story from a galaxy far, far away.

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.

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.
 

Hullabaloo - fun music event for babies/toddlers. Do your little ones like to wiggle and shake and laugh and sing? Then this is for you!!! Bring a blanket if you like – the event is held in the park adjacent to the library.

This hands-on Library NExT class could get a little inky, when teams of students work together to dissect a squid. Each student will learn about the insides of a squid while developing their scientific research skills.

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

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.

Join us at North Park Library for a toe-tapping good time with family favorite and local band, Hullabaloo! 

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

Improve your balance and mobility with slow, controlled movement.

We are pleased to invite you to this unique behind-the-scenes event.

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.

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.

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.

Monta Briant is an accomplished author of the Baby Sign Language Basics series. She performs her Baby Sign Language Story time on the third Thursday of every month here at the Point Loma Library. 

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

Join us for our monthly craft time. Bring your little ones and their creativity, we'll provide the rest!

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!

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

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.

Starting with hands-on exploration and up-close animal encounters, we’ll then build our own bird fit to survive its natural habitat.Presented by Living Coast Discovery Center. Part of the monthly Big Science for Little People series.

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.

Miss Fran presents stories and songs for little ones.

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).

Fun stories and songs children will enjoy!

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.

Be part of lively group discussions of a variety of genres .  Facilitated by Kathi Diamant.

Various Saturdays at 10:00 a.m.

Please call or come in to sign up.

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.

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.

Led by Clémence, a native French speaker, French Bench is an opportunity for people who already have some French language skills to practice with others who want to improve their fluency. 

Low income families can take a computer class and qualify for a free computer.  Please visit the website of Computers 2 SD Kids for more information and to see if you qualify.  Space is limited, sign up is required.  Please arrive o

Do you need a computer but can't afford to buy one?  Sign-up for the C2SDK seminar where you will learn how to qualify and apply for a computer.  Registration required.

Parents, sign up for this introductory computer class for the chance to qualify for a free computer from Computers 2 SD Kids. Sign-ups begin on the first day of the month at the circulation desk.

Parents, sign up for this introductory computer class for the chance to qualify for a free computer from Computers 2 SD Kids. Sign-ups begin on the first day of the month at the circulation desk.

Parents, sign up for this introductory computer class for the chance to qualify for a free computer from Computers 2 SD Kids. Sign-ups begin on the first day of the month at the circulation desk.

Parents, sign up for this introductory computer class for the chance to qualify for a free computer from Computers 2 SD Kids. Sign-ups begin on the first day of the month at the circulation desk.

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

This 3rd Saturday of the month storytime is made available for working parents and their babies, toddler, preschoolers up to ages 5.

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.

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!

Spring into Steam-NASA Foam Rocket Launcher

Join us Saturday morning for this terrific program!

Build a ballistic, rubber band-powered foam rocket and learn trajectory relationship between launch angle  & range.

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.

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!