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Robert Warren leads this popular qi gong class, a mind-body-spirit practice that improves one's mental and physical health by integrating posture, movement, and breathing technique.

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The City of San Diego Environmental Services Department is hosting a series of free in-person workshops aimed at educating City-serviced residents on the new organic waste recycling (food waste and yard waste) curbside collection rollout.

Stop in to learn Japanese or improve your Japanese language skills.

My Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, but to perform them as well!

Come enjoy stories and active songs!

Join Ms. Jessica select Wednesdays for an interactive Storytime featuring books, music, movement, and crafts to encourage Early Literacy skills.

Ages walker to 5 recommended. All abilities welcome. 

Join us on the Taylor Greene to sing, dance, and move along to favorite kids songs.

Join Children’s Librarian Miss Julie for stories, songs, fingerplays, and lots of fun!  This program is designed for children ages 2-4.

Learn signs to use with your child! Signing fun with songs, stories, and finger plays as well as tips for using sign language as a preverbal communication tool with your little one.

Join us in the library's spacious community room where we can all safely space out for a Storytime with Miss Melissa or Miss Jennifer appropriate for preschoolers.

Get ready for storytime fun! Little ones and their caregivers are invited to enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and more every Wednesday. 

Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play at Toddler Storytime!  Come and build essential early literacy skills and foster a love of reading. Designed for children ages 1-3.

Join Ms. Carrie, on Zoom, Wednesday mornings for virtual stories, songs, and fun that foster early literacy skills.

Dance, sing, laugh, and enjoy engaging stories with Carrie The Librarian! This program is recommended for ages 2-5 but all ages are welcome at this fun weekly program. 

Mind and Body Fitness is done mostly standing or in a chair. No mats required.
Space is limited to 25 people per class.

Be sure to get to the library a little early, this class fills up fast!

Join us for a free, in-person interactive workshop to learn how to how to build professional, attention-grabbing resumes highlighting your value and showcasing key skills and accomplishments.

This bilingual program is designed for young children to experience both English and Chinese in a fun, engaging setting. During this special program honoring the Chinese New Year, we will read stories and sing in both languages. 

Sensory Storytime for Adults at 10:30am every Wednesday. Let’s explore  new fun adventures through books and storytelling. They’ll be music, songs, dancing, magic and so much more!

Ages 0-3

Bond with your baby/toddler through books, bounces, fingerplays, and movement.  

Mr. Erni will share stories, songs, puppets and more with children ages 0-2. Older siblings are welcome! Please bring a blanket to sit on the grass.

It is how it sounds: Show & Tell!  Every child has the opportunity to share something in the course of the program!  If your child isn't much of a speaker yet, no worries!  He can show everyone

Join Ms. Joyce for storytime on the alphabet rug inside of the library. We will read simple books, sing songs, shake our shakers, and have fun!

Ms. Ratula reads fun stories and sings songs followed by craft time.

Want to improve your computer skills or learn how to navigate the internet? The Access 4 All Express offers FREE in-person classes for people of all skill levels. Don’t have a device?

Join us for the fun, sweet musical stylings of Hooray Miss Marae!  Following the program, please stay for socializing with baby/toddler toys!

This entertaining and educational Signing Story Time with Jennifer Duncan is infused with joy and American Sign Language signs.

Join us for a storytime that fosters early literacy!  Features books, songs, action rhymes, and finger plays that invite participation.  Ages 1-5.  Every Thursday. 

Join us every Thursday for storytime. Every week we will read a selection of books along with singing songs, playing with instruments, puppets, felt and other storytime aspects. Each storytime will end with a craft!

Open to the public and are free of charge. Play variety board games. Attendees should be fully vaccinated and have masks

Are you looking to learn some computer skills?   These sessions—with instruction, hands-on opportunities, and plenty of time for questions and answers—are just for you!

Jan 5 - Smartphone I—Navigate Phone & Settings

Kensington-Normal Heights Librarians will share stories, songs, and bubbles with children ages 3-5. Older and younger siblings welcome! Bring a blanket to sit on the grass. 

Join us for a Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai (kami = paper; shibai = theater).

Join Ms. Katia for an engaging preschool storytime that promotes a love of reading and quality together time. Featuring stories, songs, and fun! 

Preschool storytime for babies, toddlers, and all preschoolers!

Participants agree to follow all relevant City of San Diego COVID protocols. 

Dancers will “Let It Go” and discover their dancing ice powers, sing and twirl to their favorite Frozen songs, and chill out with friends while learning wintery dance moves!

All young children and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs and rhymes. Held outdoors on the grass, bring a blanket or chair.  No Registration required. We hope to see you there!

We invite you to join our 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! 

Enjoy an amazing traditional Lion Dancing performance with stunts and music!

Fall Prevention and Intro to ElderHelp (by ElderHelp of San Diego)

Need help with your smart phone, tablet, or laptop?  These Open Office Hours sessions will help you get going!

Fridays, January 6,13, 20, and 27 · 10am-1pm

If you are looking for something fun and exciting this weekend, look no further--2023 SD Lunar New Year Festival is back with a splash!

My Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, but to perform them as well!

Join us for some unstructured playtime for all young children and their caregivers.  We provide the toys and you get to play!!  Music & bubbles included.  Held outdoors on the grass - bring a blanket or chair.  No registrat

Today's storytime will be on the Lunar New Year - Year of the Rabbit.

Recommended for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary-school age kids, this simple dance program will feature "The Wheels on the Bus," "Baby Shark," and more. Families, it’s time to show us your moves and come dance with us!

When there is no hope for recovery from cancer or other serious illness. California law (EOLOA) allows physicians to prescribe a lethal medication.

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

The San Diego Futures Foundation is hosting an Excel Series that covers learning basic to intermediate skills. 

If you are looking for something fun and exciting this weekend, look no further--2023 SD Lunar New Year Festival is back with a splash!

Saturday morning Dance Pants in the Park w/ Mr. Erni is recommended for toddlers, preschoolers and kindergartners. Kids will twist, shout and make their moves to musical favorites like "Baby Shark" and more!

The rangers will present stories featuring rabbits and have an interactive display to teach children about the local wildlife found at the preserve.

Ages 0-5

Get your weekend started with stories, songs, fingerplays, and a craft to celebrate early literacy!

Join Ms. Harlynne for storytime on the third Saturday of the month! Practice your ABCs and 123s while listening to stories and singing songs, followed by craft time.

Is your New Year's resolution to improve your writing skills? Do you want to write poetry, short stories, or a novel?

Come share your work with others. Discuss & discover each other's creations.

Join us every Saturday morning for some fun with legos and rokenbox! All materials will be provided. Children can save what they build at the library and continue to build on it every week all month long!

This entertaining and educational Signing Story Time with Jennifer Duncan is infused with joy and American Sign Language signs.

Come join us every Tuesday for Music and Motion! This program will introduce children to instruments, music and dance. Focused towards infants, toddlers and preschoolers this program will allow them to shake and wiggle their sillies out 

Free Digital Literacy Classes presented by the San Diego Futures Foundation and the SD Access 4 All Initiative. Our January series focuses on Smartphones. Classes are held every Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Work on your flexibility, strength building and quiet your mind with functional movement practice. Participate at your own ability. Wear flexible clothing and bring any preferred yoga equipment.

Join us on the 3^rd Wednesday of the month for our LEGO storytime with Mr. Victor. This special storytime is meant to foster creativity though the use of LEGO and storytelling.

Ages 0-3

Encourage social skills through play while meeting other caregivers.

A meeting of the Kearny Mesa Planning Group. Open to the public.
 

Please join Miss Lea and Miss Ellie for storytime, songs, and some fun!

Storybox Theatre is a wonderful way to present illustrated stories to youngsters.  Storybox is the American name we have given to the Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai.  (Kami = paper; shibai = theatre).  A storytell

Come learn about how the Mission Valley Friends support our mission!

Come join us for a fun and safe story time in-person at the Oak Park Library. There will be singing, magic shows and crafts.

Join the Board of the Friends of the Pacific Beach Library for their monthly meeting, and share your input on how our library can better support our community.  

*This program time has been changed to 11:30am-12:15pm.

A 45-minute Storytime for young children including books and music with the addition of American Sign Language signs with Jennifer Duncan from Signs at Play.

Sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer!

Come learn some simple signs and songs at this fun weekly event!

Your voice, your library! San Diego Public Library wants to hear what you want for the future of Mountain View/Beckwourth Library. What do you love? What would you change? What would you add?

Join us for an amazing lion dance performance from the Chánh Kiến Lion Dance Group at Olive Grove Park. Please bring chairs or blankets! All ages are welcome.

Make a rabbit puppet peeking out of its burrow using cups, construction paper, and popsicle sticks. All supplies will be provided.

Participants agree to follow all relevant City of San Diego COVID protocols. 

Magic and rainbows and sunshine, oh my! Get ready to tap into your inner unicorn as we celebrate with crafts, activities, face painting, and delectable treats! Recommended for ages 3+.  No registration required.

Are you ready to change jobs or pursue a new career, but don't know where to start? Do you want your kids to start learning about how to find their place in the world of work?

Join us for this very special opportunity to talk to the library administration about what you want from your local library!!!

Join the Friends of the Serra Mesa Library in kicking off our New Year Celebration Book Sale and fun and free events for the whole family!

Join local artist Stephanie to learn watercolor techniques and create a watercolor card ready to send to friends and family.  All materials are supplied.  No experience is necessary.

Saturdays starting at 11:00am.

Legos will be provided.

Registration is required.

For more information please contact Villa Musica Director Aaron Bullard at abullard@villamusica.org. 

Come one, come all to this story time designed for toddlers. Little ones and their caregivers will enjoy songs, rhymes, and books with captivating illustrations. 

Grab your hot chocolate! It’s time to “Let It Go” and join our Frozen adventure dance class!

Party Bridge for ages 16 - Adult. Experience necessary.

Open to the public and are free of charge. Play variety board games. Attendees should be fully vaccinated and have masks

Representatives from City College will give a free presentation on the college and its application process. They will help anyone who wants to complete the application online.

Learn to make one arrangement in each meeting. One-on-one criteques with students on their work will be conducted in each meeting.  Explore other Japanese cultures, including tea ceremony, kimono Japanese cuisine and confection.

Stop in for one on one assistance with your technology questions or for assistance in applying for low/no cost computers or Internet.  

Come meet the artist, Eileen Mandell!

San Diego Ballet presents Ballet/Jazz Classes for local students.   Saturdays from 12:30-2pm.  Runs January 14-Feb 18.

Join us for our Book Club, which meets on the third Tuesday of every month.  For January we will be discussing Being Heumann by Judith Heumann.  An unrepentant memoir of a disability rights activist.

Join us for a game of Scrabble, won't you? 

Go letter-to-letter with your fellow wordsmiths and keep those wits sharp.

Beginner or expert, all are welcome. Just spell it out.

Every Tuesday at 1:00 pm.

CLASS IS FULL and registration is closed.  No walk-ins, please.  

Come and create a sandscape!  Inspired by our ecosystems, this is a unique craft program especially designed for adults.  Crafter

Join us for Pre-school and elementary story time and craft. 

If you have a love for writing and would like to develop your skills, this workshop is an excellent place for you. You will write short stories and poetry, share your work with others and discover other's work.

Stop in for one on one assistance with your technology questions or for assistance in applying for low/no cost computers or Internet.  

A Mah Jong Group for adults is meeting every Monday and Thursday from 1:00pm-3:30pm. Knowledge of American Mah Jong rules is required to play. Please bring your own Mah Jong tiles if possible.

Instructors are from Silver Age Yoga.  Designed so that seniors can safely participate at their level of comfort. Every class utilizes chairs but please bring your own exercise mat if desired. Registration required for each session

The Lunar New Year begins on January 22^nd, so let's get ready for the Year of the Rabbit by watching films featuring bunnies on our big screen!

Your voice, your library! San Diego Public Library wants to hear what you want for the future of Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library. What do you love? What would you change? What would you add?

Do you want to learn how to play chess? Do you already know how to play chess and are looking for a place to play? Join us every other Saturday for a fun game of chess with friends!

All ages welcome.

Did you know a lot of the magic in the world of Harry Potter is rooted in real science? Explore how the Harry Potter books and movies reflect concepts in genetics, chemistry, herbology, and more.

This is an in-person workshop.

This series is designed for high school students who are excited to learn about logistics and coordination of activities in a business setting.

Details TBA

Come create something unique at Lego Club.  We will be meeting each Tuesday at 2:30 pm for an hour of fun building original lego creations.  Preschool through sixth grade.  Duplos are available for younger builders.