Week Calendar

Does your pet need to be neutered?  SNAP Neuter Scooter will be available at the Otay Mesa-Nestor Library's parking lot. (619) 525-3047  or  (866) SPAY BUS    

Does your pet need to be neutered?  SNAP Neuter Scooter will be available at the Otay Mesa-Nestor Library's parking lot. (619) 525-3047  or  (866) SPAY BUS    

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

Get your child ready for their first day of school! This summer is a perfect time for your child to prepare for kindergarten!

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

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!

Get your child ready for their first day of school! This summer is a perfect time for your child to prepare for kindergarten!

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

Get your child ready for their first day of school! This summer is a perfect time for your child to prepare for kindergarten!

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

Professor Wei has over 30 years of teaching & coaching experience from beginners to advance level. 

-Explore your musical talent through learning the fundamentals of piano techniques

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.

Get your child ready for their first day of school! This summer is a perfect time for your child to prepare for kindergarten!

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.

We are offering free ESL class on Thursdays and Fridays in the summer starting Thursday, June 14th!! Sign up on the first day. The class focuses on conversation at the intermediate level. Limit 25. The term runs from 6/14/18—8/2/18.

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!

Get your child ready for their first day of school! This summer is a perfect time for your child to prepare for kindergarten!

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. 

Community members are invited to learn about educational opportunities through San Diego City College!

We are offering free ESL class on Thursdays and Fridays in the summer starting Thursday, June 14th!! Sign up on the first day. The class focuses on conversation at the intermediate level. Limit 25. The term runs from 6/14/18—8/2/18.

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.

Tech Academy for Girls

is bringing their program to the

Rancho Peñasquitos Branch Library!

The Friends of the Mission Hills Branch Library will hold a book sale. Come by and stock up on books while supporting your Library!

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 us for stories, songs, and fun every Monday morning!

Babies ages birth to one year old and their caregivers will enjoy songs, lap-sits and rhymes that foster early literacy skills.

Need help setting up that new tablet? Got stuck when trying to borrow an eBook? Bring your questions and devices to the Rancho Bernardo Branch Library for assistance.

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.

Make fun and creative crafts with Suchita to use at home or give as gifts!  Recommended for ages 14 and up.

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!

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.
 

Registration is required for each event. Please register one month prior by calling 858-552-1668 or at the Youth Services Desk. Registered children will begin being admitted to Tinker Lab starting at 10:30am, sharp.

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 0-5 years, of all abilities, especially those with special needs.  Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and free play in a small group setting.  For families with children ages 0-5.

We bring the stories to life by involving the children on many levels.  There are thematic props, songs and games which allow 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.

Animals slither, swim, jump, and fly in very interesting ways. Come meet local animals that call San Diego home.

Summer Reading Program: Rusty the Pirate! Embark on a high-seas expedition while enjoying this captivating pirate show! Join us for this exciting program for all ages!

Improve your balance and mobility with slow, controlled movement.

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.

It's the library-focused day of the Comic Conference for Educators and Librarians (CCEL)! Below is the current schedule of today's programs.

***We will also have cool swag for attendees, so register now to save your seat!***

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

Stories and songs introduce early literacy skills in young children.

Georgette is a storyteller from Latin America with stories music and fun.

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

Craig will play an amazing variety of instruments, from guitars to wind instruments plus a few surprises, to accompany delightful songs about following your dreams.  This program will have the audience tapping, clapping, and singing along in

Kids will learn and have fun with wacky science demonstrations.

Kids: Get ready for the whimsical juggling and stupendous wackiness of Michael Rayner. This show is one of several offered as part of Mission Valley Library's summer reading program. What is the summer reading program?

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 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.

Come in for Facepainting & Balloons presented by Carmen Campbell.

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!

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 and weekly during the summer months here at the Point Loma Library.

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.

Can you use some help at home now the then?  Elderhelp is to provide personalized services and information that help seniors remain independent and live with dignity in their own homes.

The Children’s Discovery Museum is coming to visit the library! They’re bringing some of their most popular, educational, and interactive exhibits illustrating STEM concepts.

The film selected for July is "Old Yeller". View clips of the movie and learn more about the beloved, classic dog stories that were made into film.

It's the publisher-focused day of the Comic Conference for Educators and Librarians (CCEL)! Below is the current schedule of today's programs.

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).

Fun stories and songs children will enjoy!

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

Wee Reads for babies and toddlers! Enjoy stories, music, and rhymes followed by playtime with terrific toys. Come have a fantastic time at the library!

This week's storytime is cancelled, but will resume next Saturday at it's scheduled time.

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

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.

Knit our community together, while we either learn how to knit or work on our own projects.  Please bring yarn, needles, your project, and come ready to knit with Eileen Adler.  This programs repeats on the 3rd Saturday of each month, as

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

It's the educator-focused day of the Comic Conference for Educators and Librarians (CCEL)! Below is the current schedule of today's programs.

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

Enjoy stories read aloud or acted out, and singing songs, all geared toward building the skills necessary for success in kindergarten. 

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!

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!

Have some free time today?  Looking for something to do with the kids while enjoying some air-conditioning?  Stop on by the Branch for some open crafts.  All supplies provided.

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.

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! Registration is required.

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.

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.

Explore your musical talent through learning the fundamentals of piano techniques. Keyboards will be provided. For seniors (+55) and Adults (+18) welcome. Free class, enroll anytime in class.

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.