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!

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

Get your child ready for their first day of school! This summer is a perfect time for your child to prepare for kindergarten!

¡ Prepare a su hijo para su primer día de escuela! ¡ Este verano es el momento perfecto para que su hijo se prepare para el kindergarten!

Free, non-credit, English as a Second Language (ESL) Class for adults, presented by Palomar College:

Get your child ready for their first day of school! This summer is a perfect time for your child to prepare for kindergarten!

¡ Prepare a su hijo para su primer día de escuela! ¡ Este verano es el momento perfecto para que su hijo se prepare para el kindergarten!

Get your child ready for their first day of school! This summer is a perfect time for your child to prepare for kindergarten!

¡ Prepare a su hijo para su primer día de escuela! ¡ Este verano es el momento perfecto para que su hijo se prepare para el kindergarten!

Free, non-credit, English as a Second Language (ESL) Class for adults, presented by Palomar College:

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.

Get your child ready for their first day of school! This summer is a perfect time for your child to prepare for kindergarten!

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. 

¡ Prepare a su hijo para su primer día de escuela! ¡ Este verano es el momento perfecto para que su hijo se prepare para el kindergarten!

The free ESL class focuses on conversation at the intermediate level. Limit 25. The term runs from 6/13/19—8/1/19. For more information call 760.757.2121, x8770.

Preschool Storytime, led by professional storyteller, Marilyn McPhie.

Get your child ready for their first day of school! This summer is a perfect time for your child to prepare for kindergarten!

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

¡ Prepare a su hijo para su primer día de escuela! ¡ Este verano es el momento perfecto para que su hijo se prepare para el kindergarten!

The free ESL class focuses on conversation at the intermediate level. Limit 25. The term runs from 6/13/19—8/1/19. For more information call 760.757.2121, x8770.

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.

Join information security experts Ephraim Ebstein (FIT Solutions), David Christopherson and Chris Jaccard as they discuss strategies on how to keep your family’s data safe from online threats.

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

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.

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.

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

Make beautiful wire jewelry with an experienced  instructor. Make a different craft each month  —  earrings, bracelets, or necklaces.

Class size limited

Sign up starts one month before class date

(858) 552-1655

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.

Are you 9-12 and always wondered what it was like in the Teen Center Game Room? From June 17th- August 13th we invite you to find out and join us for Summer Play. Come try out some of our E rated games and get to know our space.

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

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

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

Literature Comes to Life provides interactive assemblies. Children become storybook characters and participate in bringing beloved fairy tales and award winning stories to life.

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

Create jungle sounds, play simple rhythms, and sing silly songs!

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

Beginning Genealogy takes place at the desk right next to the Reference Desk from 10am-12pm.

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.

Storybox Theatre is cancelled today. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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!

Learn a new way to communicate with your child!

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

Comic Juggler Michael Raynor is coming back to perform his fun show for us again. Don’t miss his fun juggling act.

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

Join us for Storytime AND Craft time.

Prepare to be amazed as duo Rafael and Katia perform astounding magic tricks. This show is one of several offered as part of Mission Valley Library's summer reading program. What is the summer reading program?

Craig Newton will entertain kids with music while demonstrating many different instruments.

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!

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

Celebrate Summer Reading program with face painting and balloon animals with Free Spirit the Clown. 

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!

Michael’s show is a combination of hilarious tricks and uproarious stand-up.  Watch as he balances a wheelbarrow on his chin, spins a cheeseburger on a parasol, and juggles unthinkable items.

  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.

Summer Reading Program 2019! Showtime at Your Library!

Give the gift that keeps on giving!  Donate blood when the San Diego Blood Bank's Blood Mobile comes to visit.  Walk-ins are welcome, or make an appointment at MYSDBB.org/schedule or 1-800-4M

Fun and creative activities for children through dance and movement.

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).

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!

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)

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!

Balloons, magic, juggling, and puppetry!

Adults, come join us for a relaxing morning of complex coloring. Why coloring?

Here are the top 7 benefits of coloring for adults:

Kids - Come join the Painting Party!

Learn some basic painting techniques and create a different masterpiece at each session!

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

The Child & Babysitting Safety Class is designed to teach youths, age 11 and older, basic care techniques and child safety for infants and children.

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 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

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.

Join us for a free program that meets once a week for 1 hour each day. The program will go over the basics on how to use a computer in a fun and easy-to-learn environment. Today's program will be on Internet Safety.

A loosely structured program of play, music, stories, and songs to encourage your baby's growth and discovery of the world around them.

Qigong is an ancient Chinese practice that focuses on deep breathing, gentle movements and stretching through fun, easy-to-learn exercises that promote vitality, improved balance, a stronger immune system, and better circulation.  This class

Have you ever thought about writing a memoir?  Or have you already started your memoir but could use input from others?