Week Calendar

Does your pet need to be neutered/spayed?  SNAP Neuter Scooter will be available at the Otay Mesa-Nestor Library's parking lot.  Free Spay and Neuter for dogs and cats belonging to residents of Otay Mesa 92154 and San Ysidro 92173.

Does your pet need to be neutered/spayed?  SNAP Neuter Scooter will be available at the Otay Mesa-Nestor Library's parking lot.  Free Spay and Neuter for dogs and cats belonging to residents of Otay Mesa 92154 and San Ysidro 92173.

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.

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

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. 

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

Chair Yoga promotes circulation, peace, and relaxation.  Please wear comfy clothes. 

This program repeats on the 1st & 3rd Friday of each month. 

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

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 Fiction Fanatics will be discussing The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion.

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!

Join the Diamond Community's Summer Reading Campaign

Featuring Book Signing by Southeast San Diego Authors!

Free books, prizes, entertainment, and food

Arrive early for the best selection.

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

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.

Come join us for some fun stories and crafts at our Spanish Storytime, happening every first and third Mondays at 10am!

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Everybody wants a super power.

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

Fan favorite Sparkles will entertain children with magic, comedy, and bubbles large and small!  Come be amazed by this colorful, puppet-filled extravaganza! 

Come join us for some fun stories and crafts at our Spanish Storytime, happening every first and third Mondays at 10am!

Healthcare for the Homeless with Family Health Centers of San Diego reduces barriers and increases access to quality health care to those experiencing homelessness.

Watch as your child transforms into a cat, a monkey, a dog, a lion and much more!  Join us for stories and fun yoga poses.  For families with children ages 1-4.

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

Clarence “CHAZZ” Ross offers African Drum and International Drum experiences featuring the djembe drum.  His African or International percussion, drumming, and drum circles will magically channel each audience’s internal rhythms to enric

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. Tracie for fun stories, songs, and a special craft!

This event takes place every Thursday, excluding the 3rd Thursday of each month.

Clarence “CHAZZ” Ross offers African Drum and International Drum experiences featuring the djembe drum.  His African or International percussion, drumming and drum circles will magically channel each audience’s internal rhythms to enrich

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

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.

In 1899, one hundred and twenty years ago, the La Jolla Library Association came into existence.

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

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!

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

Join Monta Briant for a fun story time featuring songs, stories, and American Sign Language!

Arts For Learning artists Steph Johnson and Rob Thorsen are both jazz educators. They come to open up our Summer Reading Program to introduce jazz as we begin “It’s Showtime at your Library.”

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

Recommended for toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary-school age kids, this simple dance program will feature the Hokey Pokey, the Chicken Dance, and more.

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 orchestra students from KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy and library staff for a fun and interactive musical storytime.

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

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

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.

In celebration of the 120th anniversary of a public library in La Jolla, we’ve prepared a special storytime for our youngest patrons.

Come hear the KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy (KAPA) orchestra as they play a soundtrack during story time! KAPA is a tuition-free, college-preparatory, 5th-8^th grade public charter school in San Diego.

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

Babies & Books will be morphing into Baby Dance Party featuring members of Dance to Evolve! 

We will have songs, parachutes, toys, and bubbles for your babies to dance, play, and interact! 

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!

  If stress has you anxious, tense, and worried, consider meditation. Take an hour of your day for self-care and join us in a free guided meditation held every Friday.  No registration required.

Are you ready to shake, twist, jump, and boogie? In this interactive dance class for toddlers and preschoolers, get your wiggles out by learning how to dance to music while developing motor and listening skills in a fun and creative environment.

The Daytime Book Club meets the first Friday of each month (except July, which will be the 2nd Friday) for discussion of the selected title. New members and guests are always welcome!

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

Preschoolers are invited to listen to stories and sing songs

Entertaining stories for children.

This is a fun class full of games and creative movement that is perfect for toddlers and pre-schoolers!  Put on your dancing shoes and boogie down at the library!

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!

Based on the true story of a forgotten hero, [this] is the triumphant, epic tale of one young man's incredible courage and resilience during one of history's darkest hours

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.

Attendees will learn how  to prepare for parole hearings for loved ones. This event is open to the community and is not strictly for Attorneys.

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.

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!

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,

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.