Week Calendar

Hatha Yoga con rutinas yóguicas para el control de la respiración, y prácticas de meditación para mejorar  la salud física, emocional, mental y espiritual.

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!

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.

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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. 

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.

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!

This lap-sit storytime encourages bonding and introduces a love for books by using song, movement, rhythm and rhyme.

Come and join us for stories, songs, and fun every Monday morning!

CANCELLED - 12/24/18

Babies ages birth to one year old and their caregivers will enjoy songs, lap-sits and rhymes that foster early literacy skills.

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!

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.
 

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.

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.

No Internet Tutoring on December 27th, but Alvan will see you on January 3rd, 2019!

Drop in, free tutoring for adults with internet questions.

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.

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.

Songs, Stories, and Early Literacy Tips to engage children in reading. 

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

Fun toddler stories along with play time afterwards!

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!

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 us for weekly story time filled with fun songs, stories, games, crafts, and more!

Every 3rd Thursday, we'll have a craft activity. 

Children will attend Storytime in the Multipurpose Room for a fun celebration of welcoming a New Year!

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.

Reduce stress and cultivate.  Join us for meditation. 

Miss Fran presents stories and songs for little ones.

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!

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)

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

Have you heard about the board game revolution?

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 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!

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,

A story time designed for toddlers, featuring songs, rhymes, and finger plays.

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.

Family movie of the month: Show Dogs

Fun family films!  

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. 

Family movie of the month: Avengers Infinity War.

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 our weekly craft after our story times in the children’s art area.

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 preschooler in your life— at the library!

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

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.

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 for a fun craft!

Join the Rancho Bernardo Teen Council! Discuss the programs and materials you'd like to see at the library, and help out with programs that reach our younger patrons!

Kids make Lego creations. Be creative and have fun!

No sign-up needed. Appropriate for ages 3 to 8 years.

Ring in the new year with our special 'Noon' Year's dance party. A perfect chance for little ones and their caregivers to dance, sing, and count down to noon just like the big kids who get to stay up until midnight.

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+.

You can save lives by participating in the Red Cross Blood Drive at Rancho Peñasquitos Branch Library!

Please sign up online at:

www.RedCrossBlood.org

Weekly projects are designed to introduce various art techniques and inspire creative process.

This program is limited to 20 participants.

Are you looking to expand your technology skills? Would you like support setting up email, creating a resume, or exploring library services? We're here to help! Make an appointment and then bring your own device for your training session.

Fun poses for parents and kids, yoga storytime and a bit of singing. Watch your child transform into a cat, monkey, dog, lion, and much more!

Looking to meet up and work with other knitting and crocheting enthusiasts?

Get personalized help with English, math, science, and more with one of our friendly,  qualified homework coaches. No registration required. First come, first served. Grades K-12.

Baby Sign Language Basics author, Monta Z. Briant puts on a super-fun sign language performance for babies through preschoolers. Includes songs, fingerplays, books, fun toys and props, and bubbles!

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

Seated stretching and joint work, to promote muscle development. 

Bring your projects and visit with fellow stitchers! All levels are welcome and instruction is available.

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WIGGLERS AND CRAWLERS STORYTIME: 2 books, 3 songs, and then 20 minutes of playtime for babies and toddlers. Siblings are also welcome.

This program is designed for our youngest learners with the shortest attention spans, ages birth to 3 years old.

Come join other seniors for this fun and healthy activity!

Ready to fire up your writing, jump start a novel, or just keep the ideas flowing? Join us for a weekly drop-in writing group.

Are you the next Judith Polgar? Do you have what it takes to dethrone Magnus Carlsen? Come and join us every Friday and be part of the biggest casual chess club in San Diego.

Come make a terrific craft at your library! (Kindergarten-4th grade)

Join us for a presentation about the importance of the Mexican gray wolf in California, and learn about how it affects the environment.  Presented by Luke Cepurac, student and president of the Paws and Claws Club of La Jolla High School.

Crafts for children.

Children and families can learn about and listen to the ukulele in this interactive concert event.  For families with children of all ages.

Need help understanding how to use your tablet or mobile phone? Bring in your device for hands-on, one-on-one help to answer general questions about your device. Learn how to access SDPL’s digital content and other eResources.

The Jolla World Tea Enthusiasts is a club run by people who love high quality teas, rare teas, exotic teas and teas from around the world. Here, you will not find any instant hot and tea bags.

Help your baby or toddler discover the world around them with play, music, art, stories and songs.

Babies and Toddlers, ages 0-3 years, and their parent/caregiver are welcome.

Join us for funny books, silly songs, friendly faces, and creative crafts!  A great opportunity for kids to learn and socialize in a casual setting.  Every Wednesday.  Ages 5-10.

If you like playing Chess or would like to learn,  we have two great players,  Keith and Bob, that can both teach you and play a game with you.  Stop by and see what they are up to every Thursday at 2:00pm.

Whether you are a seasoned player that wants play competitively, or a curious beginner that wants to learn how to play, we welcome you to the Carmel Valley Mah Jong Club. Adult players only. Bring your own Mah Jong tiles, if possible!

Join Mr. Chris as we game using X-box and Wii formats. Monthly competitions with prizes as well!

Christmas is observed by nearly one-third of the world’s population...and probably more if you count the non-Christians who incorporate some of the more secular traditions into their winter season.

Need help understanding how to use your tablet or mobile phone? Bring in your device for hands-on, one-on-one help to answer general questions about your device. Learn how to access SDPL’s digital content and other eResources.

Casual public chess meet open to all ages and skill levels.

Learn, play, and create with LEGOs! Children can build with LEGOs and display their creations in the library

This is a weekly LEGO^®  freestyle build session where creating, learning, and collaborating is the key to making everything fit. All LEGO^® pieces will be provided. Recommended for ages 3 and up.

Join us for family-friendly movies and snacks, courtesy of the Friends of the Central Library.  This film is rated PG.  Families with children 6-12 are welcome!

NEW! Gather with other wizards and do battle. All abilities welcome. Bring your own cards & hone your skills. Free and open to all ages.

This is a special opportunity for older children to enjoy the fun of arts & crafts, find out about some awesome books in the library, and learn a little about science as well!  Recommended for ages 8-13.

Caregivers and children ages 2-8 are welcome to join us for a playful program that incorporates yoga, music, books and games!

By playing with LEGO and DUPLO bricks, kids learn important skills that help them succeed!

We build special projects from our imaginations every week in our Lego Club. Projects are photographed and voted on and winners receive prizes.  Please join us every Wednesday at 3:30pm.

Come and learn core concepts to the path of personal happiness.  Exercises and topic discussion techniques will be explored as you learn to separate negative and positive traits from your life and journey into personal growth goals. 

Free play with LEGO bricks encourages creativity and improves social skills.

Thursdays are game days at the Clairemont Library! Play board games like: Candyland · Chutes & Ladders · Battleship · Monopoly · Yahtzee · Sorry · Jigsaw puzzles and more!

Make and take home a clever creation.  Materials and instructions provided.  For families and children ages 4-12.

TAG is Accepting New Members NOW! 

Open to Ages 12-17

Get creative with Legos!

All ages welcome: Duplo blocks available for younger builders.

Homework Help is available on Wednesdays and Thursdays at Balboa Library! We are pleased to offer this program for our Kindergarten through 8th grade students. Our volunteer will assist students with their homework questions.

Come join us for an afternoon show:  Black Panther.

Kids: build, build, BUILD to your heart's content! Our LEGOS can't wait to meet you! Skyscrapers, automobiles, airplanes, spaceships: create these and more! Learn basic building science while having loads of fun!

All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced.

All ages, children and adults!

Come enjoy the afternoon at the Oak Park Library! Our Friday Afternoon Movies feature new and classic films - just call if you want to know what's playing next! Rated G-PG only.

Children's book discussion rescheduled to January 25, 2019.

Read "The White Giraffe" by Lauren St. John and then join us on the patio for a lively children's book discussion.  Copies will be available for checkout.

Build your LEGO masterpiece! Create something fun and wonderful with Legos! Can you make a Lego heart, a flower, a shamrock, a rainbow, a ship, a book...? Join us on Mondays and find out how! [Pre-K - 6th Grade]

S.T.E.A.M. related projects for teens including Sewing and 3D Printing.

Hatha Yoga con rutinas yóguicas para el control de la respiración, y prácticas de meditación para mejorar  la salud física, emocional, mental y espiritual.