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.

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.

Learn English or improve your English skills in this free, non-credit, English as a Second Language (ESL) Class for adults, presented by Palomar College:

Learn English or improve your English skills in this free, non-credit, English as a Second Language (ESL) Class for adults, presented by Palomar College:

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

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. 

The free ESL class focuses on conversation at the intermediate level. Limit 25. The term runs from 8/22/19—12/12/19. For more information call 760.757.2121, x8770.

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. 

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

Come and buy some books from the San Carlos Friends of the Library (SCFOL)!  We have hardbacks, paperbacks, books on CD, children’s books, and more!  Funds help the San Carlos Branch Library purchase books, programs, and equipment. 

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.

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

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.

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

Exposure to nature through play leads to exploration and discovery, engaging both the physical and mental abilities of children. This program is for kids to learn about the environment, gardening and how to care for the earth!

Often overlooked, cover letters are a critical element to job search success. Identify what employers want to know about you before inviting you to an interview, then explore the steps to impressive and attention-getting cover letters.

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

Our Preschool Storytime will have a special theme...Fire Trucks!  In addition to our usual Storytime activities, we're excited to welcome special guests from the Fire Department to Storytime for a Show-and-Tell with their Fire Engine!

Please join us with your young ones for Preschool Storytime & Craft!

Join Ms. Sandy for fun stories, songs, and a special craft with a different theme each week!

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

Listen to a terrific picture book and make a story-based craft at the library!  Geared toward preparing preschoolers for Kindergarten success.

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.

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!

Recommended for toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary-school age kids, this simple dance program will feature the Hokey Pokey, the Chicken Dance, and more. Families, it’s time to get your groove on!

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 Monta Briant for an interactive story time with enjoyable songs, stories, and American Sign Language!

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

Joe Gandelman will be performing his Holiday Show for children of all ages. A must see-please join us!

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

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

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.

Art Therapy--NC-1053-E11

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! 

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.

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

Conversation Cafe meets every Friday.

The Daytime Book Club meets the first Friday of each month. New members and guests are always welcome.

A limited number of copies of the selected books are available at the Circulation Desk for checkout.

Join Mr. B for a super fun and energetic journey through children's literature. Filled with interactive stories, songs, dancing, games, bubbles, and more!

Entertaining stories for children.

Winter holiday is around the corner. Do you want to learn some Chinese? Please come join us for a holly jolly winter holiday Chinese/English storytime!

· 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.

Enjoy stories, rhymes, and music followed by playtime with terrific toys. Come have a fantastic time at the library! [Birth - 5 yrs.]

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; register below.

Children ages 3 and up are invited to decorate their very own gingerbread cookie. 

Make a gingerbread man, woman, robot, monster, whatever you like!  Cookie and icing will be provided.

Stop and Swap: Seeds, Plants, and More!

Too many zucchinis? Lots of cut flowers? Succulents getting too big? Ordered too many radish seeds?

High school students give free music lessons to children. There will be openings for 3 FLUTE Students and 2 TRUMPET Students. Students must supply their own instruments as they are not provided.

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.

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!

Improve literacy skills by reading alound to certified therapy dogs in a FUN and non-judgmental environment.

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,

Kids can improve their reading skills by reading aloud to a therapy dog.

Come practice your reading or storytelling skills with Finnegan a certified therapy dog with San Diego Love on a Leash!

The Start-Biz Club brings experienced business men and women together with young entrepreneurs.

Join us for LEGO® Robotics!

In this introductory robotics class, children will build and program robots using LEGO® WeDo® system. They will learn basic programming skills and simple engineering concepts.

Sing, Dance and Play! Children enjoy songs and movement activities that build motor skills and increase independence.

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 and relaxing 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.

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

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.

Music & Movement is a fun class full of games and creative movement  that is perfect for the toddler and pre-school set!  Put on your dancing shoes and boogie down at the library!

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. 

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

Children (and parents) will enjoy simple stories, songs and community.

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.

This fun low impact class uses martial art movements to increase flexibility, balance, range of motion, relaxation, mental focus, vitality, strength and overall well-being.

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!