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

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

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.

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

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.

Free class.  Interested?  Simply attend. 

2-1-1 San Diego is a local nonprofit organization that can help you with:
• CalFresh & Food Assistance
• Medi-Cal, CARE, and Covered CA
• Mental health resources
• Housing resources
• And more!

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.

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

Join our knitting circle for a fun and social knitting experience. Bring your knitting and share stories and knitting tips.

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!

Arrive early for the best selection.

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.

Improve your balance and mobility with slow, controlled movement. For ages 60+.

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.

Using one-inch cotton sheet strips of material, you will learn how to make your own rug. Bring your own used sheet from home, however, a starter kit will be provided.

Staff will be on hand to help constituents with state agency issues, provide information about legislation, and address questions or concerns involving other state matters.

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.

Toddler Storytime incorporates interactive stories, songs and games that build language and literacy skills. Have fun with books and bubbles. Ideal for ages 0 to 4 years of age.

Stay happy and healthy at the Central Library with free health and wellness events. Join us in meditation in the Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center. No registration required, all ages welcome.

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

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

*This program has been canceled.*

Bringing fierce guitar playing and swing to gospel music, Sister Rosetta Tharpe was a legend in her time and a huge influence on Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jimi Hendrix, and Ray Charles.  

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

Drop in, free tutoring for adults with internet questions.

Meet Library Volunteer, Alvan, at the public computers closest to the Circulation Desk.

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. For ages 60+.

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

Beginning Genealogy is scheduled the 2nd Thursday of the month.

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

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. This year Miss Stacy will be focusing on the alphabet, so look for fun letter-themed storytimes throughout the year!

Join Mr. Patrick for songs and stories at 10:30 a.m.

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.

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

Fun toddler stories and songs with Miss Joyce along with play time afterwards!

Cancelled.

Join us for Storytime AND Craft time.

Preschoolers are invited to a storytime, followed by a fun craft!

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. 

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

Babies & Books will be morphing into Baby Dance Party featuring members of Dance to Evolve!  We will have songs, toys, and bubbles for your babies to dance, play, and interact! 

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.

This bilingual program is designed for preschool children to experience both English and Spanish in a fun, engaging setting. We will read stories, sing in both languages, dance, and play.

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

If you have a love for plays and drama or have an interest in writing, acting, or other means of expressive communication, Meet @ The X for a themed  workshop--courtesy of the Cygnet Theatre--that's just for you!

Climate change can be a divisive subject, but it does not need to be so.  Authorities trusted by both “sides” - political conservatives (the military, oil companies) and progressives (environmental organizations) - agree on the basics of clim

Jewelry Making, take home something you made yourself! Make your own earrings and/or other pieces of jewelry with an experienced crafter. Space is limited, please call (858)552-1655 to RSVP.

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

· 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.

Preschoolers are invited to listen to stories and sing songs

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!

Please join Miss Tyra for an introduction to music event  with stories, songs, and movement. FOR AGES 3 - 6.

Join us for a special toddler storytime in Mandarin Chinese from 10:30-11:00, followed by open play time from 11:00-11:30.

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!

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.  Limited to 10 artists; to register please call 619-533-3974.

Receive individual assistance with downloading library E-books to your device.

Every other Saturday at 10:00 a.m.

Please call or come in to sign up.

This book club discusses fiction works.  This month Fiction Fanatics will be discussing Secrets of a Charmed LIfe by Susan Meissner.

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.

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. 

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.

Visit with Sparkle every second Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in the Children’s Area to share a story and some fun with our favorite pup.

Sparkle is with Love on a Leash and is a certified therapy dog who would love to meet you!

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

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,

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.

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

Join us for this educational adult fitness program presented by Lois Schenker.

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 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.

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

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. 

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

A guided meditation based on Buddhist wisdom to find happiness and peace in daily life.

Fun family films!  

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

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, on-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.

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.

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.

To Register please fillout the application and turn it into the Logan Heights Branch Library prior to the start of the classes.

Adult Group Guitar (ages 13+) from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm.

Free classes for adults to use their imaginations and create works of art.

Fun crafts for the whole family!  All ages welcome! Younger children may need assistance from parents.

High school students give free music lessons to children who play the following instruments: piano, cello and violin. Class is currently full for the 2018-2019 school year.

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 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.

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+.

Weekly baby signing with stories and  sing-a-longs to strengthen your bond with your child.