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!

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

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.

Buy a Bag $5 Sale

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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. 

Buy a Bag $5 Sale

Fill a paper grocery bag with books and pay only $5*

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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We’re looking for outdoor enthusiasts to assist with a special project to revamp a section of the Children’s Garden. Garden Volunteers are needed to help prepare the garden area by pulling dead flowers and moving rocks.

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

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

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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.

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.

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 class!
 

Listen to a terrific story and make a story based craft!

Improve your balance and mobility with slow, controlled movement.

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

This session begins October 25 and ends December 6.

*Cancelled for November 15th*

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.

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

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.

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

Join us for Chinese songs, stories and playtime. For toddlers and preschool age children.   

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

Join Miss Teri for an engaging preschool storytime that promotes a love of reading and quality together time. Featuring stories, fun, and play!

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!

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.

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.

Explore physics, engineering and architecture with fun, hands-on activities! Plan, build & test structures with building challenges. Presented by Fleet Science Center. Part of the monthly Big Science for Little People series.

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!

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

This presentation will be by California Advocates for RCFE Reform (CARR) (https://rcfereform.org/).

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

Fun stories and songs children will enjoy!

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!

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!

Pre-schoolers will enjoy this Chinese Language Storytime, with stories and songs in Chinese. All are welcome!

Gain insight into books by group discussions of plot, characters and theme and whatever the book brings up during the discussion.  Facilitated by Kathi Diamant.

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.

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.

Parents, sign up for this introductory computer class for the chance to qualify for a free computer from Computers 2 SD Kids. Sign-ups begin on the first day of the month at the circulation desk.

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

Parents, sign up for this introductory computer class for the chance to qualify for a free computer from Computers 2 SD Kids. Sign-ups begin on the first day of the month at the circulation desk.

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.

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

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.

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

We are excited to once again have a “reading to children program” here at the Point Loma Library. We welcome Ruff Readers with Ms. Donna and Lula Mae to our library. Lula Mae is a Labradoodle who is very sweet and fun.

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!

Led by Clémence, a native French speaker, French Bench is an opportunity for people who already have some French language skills to practice with others who want to improve their fluency. 

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.

The Culinary Historians of San Diego (CHSD) in partnership with San Diego Public Library invites you to this entertaining talk on a variety of food and drink, their history, and their roles in society, both locally and worldwide.

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.

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

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

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

A loosely structured program of play, music, stories, and songs to encourage your baby'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?

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.

Beginning: 11:30-1:00

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Fill a paper grocery bag with books and pay only $5*

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. 

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

Have you served in the military?  Come meet with a representative from the Veteran's Administration to get assistance with your claim for VA Benefits on a first come first served basis.  Please bring your discharge papers and any me

Buy a Bag $5 Sale

Fill a paper grocery bag with books and pay only $5*

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