Week Calendar

CreativeMornings is a monthly breakfast lecture series for creative types (including entrepreneurs, developers & crafters). Each event is free of charge, and includes a 20 minute talk, plus coffee!

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:

Join Ms. Mei for a thrilling Chinese language storytime ride!  Preschoolers will be treated to tales told with gusto and will have the opportunity to sing with other children in the storytime group!

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

In conjunction with National Voter Registration Day, Be the Vote, a nonpartisan and not-for-profit organization, will assist with voter registration.

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

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.

The free ESL class focuses on conversation at the intermediate level. Limit 25. The term runs from 8/23/18—12/13/18. No class on Thursday, November 22, 2018. For more information call 760.757.2121, x8770.

Preschool Storytime, led by professional storyteller, Marilyn McPhie.

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. 

Thousands and thousands of books and media for the entire family--all at great price!

Proceeds benefit the UC Library!

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.

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

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

Thousands and thousands of books and media for the entire family--all at great price!

Proceeds benefit the UC Library!

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

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

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.

Instructors suggest taking citizenship classes before you send your application for naturalization.

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!

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

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.

Online Job Search Strategies: The internet offers useful and effective means to employment.

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.

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.

Miss Jennifer enhances well-loved children's stories with signing - followed by singing and bubbles!

Improve your balance and mobility with slow, controlled movement.

Free Art Therapy class provided by Southwestern College (materials not provided).  Sign-ups required.  Session Cancelled.

This session ends September 27. 

Bring your genealogy questions to Kathy and she can help you get started!

Also cancelled for October 4 and October 11.  Program resumes on October 18th.

Drop in, free tutoring for adults with internet questions.

Discover the many FREE resources through the SDPL database!  

*Brainfuse: LIVE one-on-one academic coaching, practice test center, and online resources.

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.

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

Learn a new way to communicate with your child!

Join Youth Services Librarian Mr. Mark on a Thursday morning in the children's story time area.

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.

Fun toddler stories along with play time afterwards!

Preschoolers are invited to a story time, then a fun craft right afterwards!

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.

We’re taking a break from regular storytime this week to dance it out with classic songs, shaker eggs, scarves, and bubbles. Get ready to twist, shout, and have fun! 18 months and up.

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

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!

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!

Learn how to download and utilize the Cloud Library mobile app to check out and place holds on eBooks and eAudiobooks. Bring your smart phone, tablet, or mobile device and take advantage of our digital library collection!

Reduce stress and cultivate.   Join us starting January 12th for Meditation.

Instructors suggest taking citizenship classes before you send your application for naturalization.

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).

Preschoolers are invited to listen to stories and sing songs

Join us for an informal and fun playtime for babies & toddlers at the library while getting to know other families in our community.

(Birth-5y/o)

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.

Everyone is welcome to this special Family Movie Morning!

A teenager teams up with the daughter of young adult horror author R. L. Stine to save the day after the writer's imaginary demons are set free on the town of Madison.

Fill a brown grocery bag (or a comparably sized bag or box): $3 for FOL members and $5 for non-members.

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.

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

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!

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,

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.

Community Singers. No experience necessary. All ages welcome. For more information contact Zulma at zmonsalvo@yahoo.com

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 child's growth and discovery of the world around them.

Learn leg strengthening exercises to help your balance and posture. 

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

Celebrate democracy on National Voter Registration Day by registering to vote in our lobby or picking up a voter registration form for a friend.

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.