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

¡Prepara a su hijo para el primer día de clase! ¡Este verano es un momento perfecto para que su hijo se prepare para el Kinder!

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

¡Prepara a su hijo para el primer día de clase! ¡Este verano es un momento perfecto para que su hijo se prepare para el Kinder!

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

EcoLogik is a multidisciplinary program that fuses nature, and technology.

¡Prepara a su hijo para el primer día de clase! ¡Este verano es un momento perfecto para que su hijo se prepare para el Kinder!

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.

¡Prepara a su hijo para el primer día de clase! ¡Este verano es un momento perfecto para que su hijo se prepare para el Kinder!

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.

EcoLogik is a multidisciplinary program that fuses nature, and technology.

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!

¡Prepara a su hijo para el primer día de clase! ¡Este verano es un momento perfecto para que su hijo se prepare para el Kinder!

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.

Bluegrass Jams include bluegrass, old time, swing, rags and blues.  we play at a moderate to quick tempo.  Bring your instrument and join us!

Tech Academy for Girls

is bringing their program to the

Rancho Peñasquitos Branch Library!

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!

It's the GeekEd/College day of the Comic Conference for Educators and Librarians (CCEL)! Below is the current schedule of today's programs.

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!

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

Meet animals from around the world and learn how they survive each and everyday.  From deserts to swamps, from hunting to hiding, animals are perfectly suited for the adventures they will face in their homes no matter where in the world they

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.

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.
 

Exposure to nature through play leads to exploration and discovery, engaging both the physical and mental abilities of children.

Hey kids!   Come read to our licensed therapy dog Luna!   Luna is kind and quiet and likes to listen to stories.  A big dog with a big heart who loves kids and loves reading! 

An award-winning singer/guitarist will play kid-friendly tunes that will get your children clapping and flapping along!  This is fun, heartwarming stuff!

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

San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer, UC San Diego Extension and the San Diego Public Library invite you for a hands-on experience of the Library NExT (Network of Education x Training) programs.

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.

The Baseball Diamond has been stolen and it’s up to Sherlock and Watson to solve the mystery! Featuring original songs, handmade puppets and the audience gets to decide whodunit!

Summer Reading Program: Michael Rayner Fun! Be enthralled by an amazing juggling and balancing act! Join us for this exciting program for all ages!

Improve your balance and mobility with slow, controlled movement.

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.

Stories and songs introduce early literacy skills in young children.

Learn a new way to communicate with your child!

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 and fun story time for children.

Mark is a professional musician/percussionist that will be playing drums from Brazil and talk about their power and  fun.

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

Fun toddler stories along with play time 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!

Come in and watch the Amazing Dana Magic Show.

Pacific Animal Productions will bring real wild animals to the library.

Join us for a spectacular animal show from Wild Wonders. This performance is the last one we're offering as part of our summer reading program. What is the summer reading program?

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.

Learn about amazing wild animals first-hand with a biologist or life scientist and at least 6 of their furry, feathered or scaly animal ambassadors! A unique educational experience that will make children eager to learn more.

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.

Join us for our finale Summer Reading Program event! Latin American Adventure with Georgette Baker

Fun and creative activities for children through dance and movement.

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).

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!

· 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.

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!

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!

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

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.

Receive individual assistance with downloading library E-books to your device.

Every other Saturday at 10:00 a.m.

Please call or come in to sign up.

Zentangle is an easy-to-learn relaxing method of drawing beautiful images from structured patterns.  During the process you relax, focus, and get in a state of well being – healing art.

Join us as professional artist Joe Nyiri introduces a fun new project for children each session. Free and all supplies provided. For ages 5 and up.

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.

Choose from a variety of designs & characters to have painted on your face or arm by Sparkles the Clown.

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

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 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,

Join us for a special STEAM Storytime program with local author of Nature Adventures, Linda Hawley!

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.

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.

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 and toddler's growth and discovery of the world around them.  You are 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?

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.

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.

We believe in learning through laughter and have a mission to EvOLvE  children through dance while creating heart-warming smiles

Este programa bilingüe está diseñado para que los niños de nivel preescolar aprendan más inglés y español.

Start your day with fantastic stories!  Join us for Morning Story Time at 11:00AM.

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

Ages 16-25. 

Stories, songs, puppets, and playtime will all be found at this energetic and engaging storytime. Make new friends, hear a story and spend quality time with the baby or toddler in your life— at the library!

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.

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

No advance sign up is required!

Certified yoga instructor Miss Aryn combines simple yoga poses, stories and songs in a fun hour that encourages relaxation and gentle bonding.

Please bring your own towel or yoga mat.

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.

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

Sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer Duncan!

Come learn some simple signs and songs at this fun weekly event!

Join us in an open world where dangers and wonders are as bountiful as you make it.

Play and learn Dungeons and  Dragons campaigns with friends, foes, and snacks. Open to beginners and intermediate players. Ages 12-18

Learn signs to use with your baby! Signing fun with songs, stories, and finger plays as well as tips for using sign language as a preverbal communication tool with your baby. Recommended for ages 0+.

A free lunch is available to all children and teens of school age.