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    

Cast your vote in the PB Library's Community Room!  Poll workers from the Registrar of Voters can also accept your Mail Ballot. 

Polls are open 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.

On election day only: you may drop off your voted mail ballot at this location. This location is not a drop-off location before Nov. 6.

Mail Ballots may be dropped off on election day to County of San Diego Registrar of Voters representatives in the Rancho Peñasquitos Branch Library's Community Room.

The Library is the designated polling place for Precinct 195090.  Those with mail-in ballots from any precinct may also drop off their ballots while the polling place is open.  Not sure where your polling place is?  Go to:  htt

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

Funded by the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency, the McAlister Institute provides free housing and shelter assistance information.

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!

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. 

The benefits of yoga include increased flexibility, strength, balance, and body awareness as well as stress reduction.

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.

FREE Introductory Classes in Java presented by Tech Academy for Girls!

Just bring your own laptop and charger! No experience needed.

Recommended for girls in grades 4-8, who are interested in computer science.

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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!

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

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.

You can apply and interview for nutrition benefits (CalFresh) at Central Library with Feeding San Diego. If you are approved, you can pick up your EBT card the same day or the following day. 

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

This class is for children 2 - 6 years old and begins with a story that morphs into a warm-up routine.

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.
 

Introduce your child to Spanish through fun songs and stories. Perfect for the preschool-aged crowd!

Art Therapy

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

You can apply and interview for nutrition benefits (CalFresh) at Central Library with Feeding San Diego.

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

Storytime with music, finger plays, rhymes, and more.

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

Bring in your eReader, tablet or smartphone and our staff will guide you in downloading SDPL's free eBooks and eAudiobooks.  Every Thursday.

The first rule of book club is … you always talk about books!  Join like-minded bibliophiles to discuss fiction titles.  Make some new friends while you get introduced to books too good to miss!  A limited number of each month’s sel

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.

Stay happy and healthy at the Central Library with free health and wellness events. Join us in the Garden Courtyard on the 1st floor for tai chi. No registration required, all ages welcome.

San Diego Master Gardener, Marcia Van Loy will tell us how to bring living gems to our yards & gardens!

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

This session begins October 25 and ends December 6.

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.

Enjoy a storytime especially for babies and toddlers, followed by a playtime.

Yoga Story Time is filled with stories, practice of animal-yoga poses, songs, relaxation, and breathing techniques.

Toddlers will learn basic dance and movement skills, creative expression, coordination, and self-control while dancing and singing along to popular children’s songs.  Interactive fun for the family!

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

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 story time for children.

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.

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

All young children and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs and rhymes. We hope to see you there!

Preschoolers are invited to a story time, followed by a fun craft!

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.

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

Did you know that you can access Ancestry.com from the library’s online databases?

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

Discussions on history, travel, cuisine, finance and technology.

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

Miss Fran presents stories and songs for little ones.

Preschoolers are invited to listen to stories and sing songs Let Dance to Evolve bring out the animal in your preschooler!  Slither like a snake, gallop like a horse, and hop like a kangaroo in this special animal-themed Music and Movement cl

Children are invited to a fun storytime with books, singing, and puppets. The first storytime of the month is usually bilingual (Spanish/English).

A presentation of Japanese style storytelling called Kamishibai, which combines the use of hand drawn visuals with the entertaining narration of a live presenter.  A delightful and fun story time appropriate for preschoolers and elementary sc

If you like to listen to stories, sing some songs, create  artwork  and have some fun, this is the right program for you.

Wee Reads for babies and toddlers! Enjoy stories, music, and rhymes followed by playtime with terrific toys.

Hidden Figures: The Untold True Story of Four African-American Women who Helped Launch Our Nation Into Space

Book by Margot Lee Shetterly

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

A variety of projects emphasizing creativity and individuality will be taught, as well as lessons on the masters and the techniques they used.

Please call 619-533-3974 to register.  Limited to 10 artists

This book club discusses fiction works.  This month Fiction Fanatics will be discussing Cutting for Stone by A. Verghese.

High school students give free music lessons to children who play the following instruments: saxophone, clarinet, flute, trumpet. Class is currently full for the 2018-2019 school year.