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

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!

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

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:

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

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!

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.

Have any computer questions? Come see Mr Bob, he will be glad to help.

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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!

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

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.

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.

Learn what life was really like for a pirate 300 years ago in this historically based interactive, theatrical, musical performance.

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.

Classes are free.  Enroll anytime in class.  Wear appropriate clothing and shoes for physical activity.  Weights and mats will be needed.  The class helps improve balance, strength, stamina and flexibility.

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.
 

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! 

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

Each year SummerFest Music Director Cho-Liang Lin invites emerging artists and ensembles to participate in La Jolla Music Society’s Fellowship Artist program.

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 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 Mission Hills Book Group will discuss The Paris Wife by Paul McLain. 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.

Summer Reading Program: Sparkles the Clown! Sparkles has been clowning around since 1987. An award-winning clown, her specialty is her hilarious and whimsical magic and bubble shows. She loves making children laugh!

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.

Each year SummerFest Music Director Cho-Liang Lin invites emerging artists and ensembles to participate in La Jolla Music Society’s Fellowship Artist program.

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.

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

World Below The Waves: Come and learn about our San Diego  waters - the Pacific Ocean and the life we share with it.

Class includes fun poses for parents and kids during yoga story time.  Watch your child transform into a cat, dog, lion, and more!

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 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.

Georgette Baker will take kids on an interactive storytelling adventure to experience the music, geography, cultures, legends, and languages of South America.

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.

Chair Yoga promotes circulation, peace, and relaxation.  Please wear comfy clothes. 

This program repeats on the 1st & 3rd Friday of each month. 

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

Calling all Wildlife Explorers!

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.

"Passport To Animal Adventure" - Meet animals from around the world and learn how they survive each & everyday.

Each year SummerFest Music Director Cho-Liang Lin invites emerging artists and ensembles to participate in La Jolla Music Society’s Fellowship Artist program.

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).

Preschoolers are invited to listen to stories and sing songs

Entertaining stories for chidlren.

· 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.

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.

Make a craft. For ages 3 & 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.

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.

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 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!

 Enjoy these wonderful stories, songs and crafts.

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!

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.

Improve literacy skills by reading alound to certified therapy dogs in a FUN and non-judgmental environment.

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

The San Diego NAACP will host its first annual Back to School Stay in School Rally and STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, and Math) Fair on Saturday, August 4, 2018, from 10:30 a.m.

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.

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?

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!

Welcome back to the Pacific Beach/Taylor Library!  Since April we've gotten a new roof, heating/cooling system, skylights, drainage system, and even some fresh paint.  To celebrate our return, we will have light refreshments in

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

Children (and parents) will enjoy simple stories, songs and community.

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!

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.

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.

Fun crafts for the whole family! Anything from various paper crafts to making slime! All ages welcome! Younger children may need assistance from parents.

Join Sullivan Solar Power for a community forum and Q&A with certified energy practitioners.

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