Week Calendar

The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software.

Featuring a music studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so much more!

The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software.

Featuring a music studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so much more!

Each class includes breathing practices (pranayama), postures rooted in functional movement (asana), and relaxation (savasana). All movements and exercises aim to strengthen the body and mind. These classes are open to all ages, all levels.

Join the knitting and crochet circle. Improve your skills in these traditional art forms.  Bring your project for social crafting!

Stop by and read to some fluffy friends! Join us as we host the San Diego Humane Society to promote literacy! They'll be stopping by with some furry companions that are itching to hear the next story!

Would you like to learn a card game that is challenging for your mind while also providing a rewarding social experience with your friends? Bridge has been played by millions around the world since it took its current form about a century ago.

Gear up for driving success with our interactive workshop, perfect for pre-permit teenagers and their parents! Explore essential topics like Graduated Driver Licensing, selecting a safe vehicle, and choosing the right driving school.

Description of Event

Students ages 8-16 will engage in an exciting, hands-on robotics program to help them prepare to take part in First Lego League (FLL) or First Tech Challenge (FTC).

Dive into the world of video games at the San Diego Public Library’s 3rd annual Game Jam! Learn the basics of game development and design, then collaborate in teams to build your own game using Godot, RenPy, or Scratch.

Open Adult Ballet Class 10:00am - 11:30am

Visit with the mysterious rainforest dwellers of South America! This theme contains a pre-set assortment of 6 animals, and may include a kinkajou, boa constrictor, iguana, or armadillo!

As a part of our Summer Lunch Program and Summer Reading we will be hosting a "Reptile Show" with Full Spectrum at the Southcrest Recreation Center. 

The Digital Navigator Program offers free, one-on-one assistance to help improve computer skills or get basic tech support.

All sewing levels welcome!   New to sewing?  No problem.   No experience necessary.  We will show you the basic skills that can be used in future sewing projects.

In honor of Juneteenth, the San Diego African American Genealogy Research Group would like you to join us in exploring your Family History. 

Movie + Craft -- Coco

Join us every Monday for Movie + Craft. Watch a family-friendly movie and spark your imagination with a craft inspired by the film.

Lunch is Served:

The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software.

Featuring a music studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so much more!

Kick-Off Event!
Tuesday, June 10 | 12—2pm

12pm—1pm  free lunch for youth!

Enrichment for all ages

The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software.

Featuring a music studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so much more!

FALCK Ambulance Storytime

Join us for a special ambulance themed story time! 

Get a look at the emergency vehicles that keep us safe, learn what you can do to stay safe, and listen to some fun stories.

Little Fish Comic Book Studio Workshop

Learn the awesome secrets and tricks for making your own comics, and how to improve your drawing skills. 

Board Games + LEGO

Come and join us for and afternoon of fun, friendly competition, and creativity with board games and LEGOs.

Lunch is Served:

Have you been a player of Dungeons and Dragons but have never been the Dungeon Master?

Join fellow cookbook lovers to discuss/look at new cookbooks, swap older books, and share favorite recipes!

For the first meeting please bring your favorite cookbook and a dish to share from it.

Join this drop-in knitting group where knitters of all skill levels meet and knit. Bring your work in progress and share in the knitting community.

Learn to knit or bring your WIP's.  Materials will be provided. 

Celebrate Juneteenth Freedom Day at the Central Library with our Juneteenth Jubilee Kickoff. We'll have live music performances and poetry in our courtyard, along with a resource fair with local community organizations. 

DYH@L Presents: Summer Enrichment
Drop in hours: 1pm-4pm 

Dive into the world of video games at the San Diego Public Library’s 3rd annual Game Jam! Learn the basics of game development and design, then collaborate in teams to build your own game using Godot, RenPy, or Scratch.

Let’s have fun while exploring our reading skills! 

Reading, phonics, writing and other helpful practices in Language Arts are some of the topics that will be covered.

DYH@L Presents: Summer Enrichment
Drop in hours: 1pm-4pm 

Dive into the world of video games at the San Diego Public Library’s 3rd annual Game Jam! Learn the basics of game development and design, then collaborate in teams to build your own game using Godot, RenPy, or Scratch.

DYH@L Presents: Summer Enrichment
Drop in hours: 1pm-4pm 

Dive into the world of video games at the San Diego Public Library’s 3rd annual Game Jam! Learn the basics of game development and design, then collaborate in teams to build your own game using Godot, RenPy, or Scratch.

Let’s have fun while exploring our reading skills! 

Reading, phonics, writing and other helpful practices in Language Arts are some of the topics that will be covered.

Come learn a new game and play with library staff. We will have many games available for parallel or communal play.

DYH@L Presents: Summer Enrichment
Drop in hours: 1pm-4pm 

Dive into the world of video games at the San Diego Public Library’s 3rd annual Game Jam! Learn the basics of game development and design, then collaborate in teams to build your own game using Godot, RenPy, or Scratch.

Dive into the world of video games at the San Diego Public Library’s 3rd annual Game Jam! Learn the basics of game development and design, then collaborate in teams to build your own game using Godot, RenPy, or Scratch.

All-American Plant-Based Breakfast :  Learn how to prepare a hearty vegan breakfast with Scrambled Eggs, Crispy Bacon, and Buttermilk Pancakes.

Don't stop learning this Summer! Come practice your reading or math skills, then join us for crafts or games! Enjoy our free educational worksheets or learn how to create something new. 
 

Need to finish some homework, work on a project, study for a test, or just relax and read a book away from the distractions at home?

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Gang Beasts, Marvel Rivals, NBA 2K and more. 

Don't stop learning this Summer! Come practice your reading or math skills, then join us for crafts or games! Enjoy our free educational worksheets or learn how to create something new. 
 

Need to finish some homework, work on a project, study for a test, or just relax and read a book away from the distractions at home?

Design a “do it yourself” breathtaking floral bookmark made from layered non-toxic UV-cure resin and real flowers.

Supplies provided. Seating limited. Be sure to arrive early.

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Gang Beasts, Marvel Rivals, NBA 2K and more. 

Don't stop learning this Summer! Come practice your reading or math skills, then join us for crafts or games! Enjoy our free educational worksheets or learn how to create something new. 
 

Need to finish some homework, work on a project, study for a test, or just relax and read a book away from the distractions at home?

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Gang Beasts, Marvel Rivals, NBA 2K and more. 

Interested in achieving better brain function while improving your memory, cognitive abilities, and strategic thinking? Then play chess!

Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world.

Don't stop learning this Summer! Come practice your reading or math skills, then join us for crafts or games! Enjoy our free educational worksheets or learn how to create something new. 
 

Need to finish some homework, work on a project, study for a test, or just relax and read a book away from the distractions at home?

Learn entry level operating instructions for computerized sewing machines and beginning techniques.  Participants will practice basic stitches and complete a fabric fortune cookie.

All materials provided. Registration required.

The composition of an image can tell a story in a single frame. For this project, participants will play with light and color similar to stained glass.

Join the Do Your Homework @ The Library crew for a variety of summer crafts!

Join us every Monday for LEGO Power Hour! Build your own creations to display in our library.  Program will take place in our study rooms 3 and 4. 

Join the Do Your Homework @ The Library crew for a variety of summer crafts!

Make a fun and easy mixed media summer seascape!

All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced.

All ages, children and adults!

Please join us in the Community Room on Thursdays to play the game of Go! Players of all experience levels are welcome to join, and the library will provide 13 x 13 boards you can use to play with others.

 Let's get creative with Perler Beads! You can make keychains, coasters, necklaces, bracelets, or ornaments by creating any designs using little beads bonded together with heat.  It's easy, lots of fun, and even meditative.

Have someone in your family that is curious about DnD? Join us every Thursday at 3:30pm for our weekly board game afternoon and DnD session!

Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world. We welcome players with all levels of chess experience from beginners to advanced. Recommended for ages 10 and up.

During these workshops led by local nonprofit STITCHES, participants will be guided as they knit soap bags to donate to those in need!

Grab a chalk and draw! We have a rainbow of colors and all shades in between for you to create your one-of-kind colorful art piece to beautify the library's patio.  

 Get Lit with Patty Bookclub will be discussing Lemon, a novel by Kwon Yeo-sun.

Copies available at the Circulation Desk, while supplies last.

Join us every Tuesday in the summer for hands-on projects recommended for ages 10+!

This week's project: Customize and take home your own slime with different colors and glitter mix ins. 

Join the new Spanish Club at PHR Library with Dalbert the Spanish Tutor!

Join us for a variety of teen activities every Tuesday! This Tuesday paint your own 3D Printed Labubu figurine! Only for ages 8- 17. First come, first serve. While supplies last.  

Let's play chess!  All ages and skill levels are welcome to play casual games in our relaxed setting. 

Join as we celebrate fathers everywhere! 

From 4:30pm-5:30pm we will have crafts for the littles and board games for families to play and socialize. We will also have donuts and coffee!

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month to practice knitting.  Beginners and knitters of all levels are welcome to attend.  We provide materials and instruction.  Bring a project you're currently working on, or try somethin

Join us and local artists Toshwerks for a fun, hands-on DIY crafty project recommended for ages 8 and up: Summer Time Slime!

All supplies will be provided, but online registration is required. Sponsored by SRFOL.

Are you ready to explore your family tree? The North Park Library is offering a monthly class (2nd Wednesday of the month) which will provide you with the basics to start your genealogy search!

Do you love competitive board game classics like Jenga, Dominoes, Uno, Monopoly, or maybe relaxing by working on a jigsaw puzzle? Drop by the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab with your friends and play!

Children’s craft every Thursday at 4pm. Join us every week to learn a different medium, how to recycle everyday materials into art, and explore monthly observances and holidays!

*Registration Required. 

Join us for an hour of crocheting at the library! You can use our supplies, or bring your own projects. Ask questions, learn the basics, or talk to other crocheters while practicing the craft. 

Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, this hands-on cooking class will teach you essential kitchen skills and simple techniques to prepare healthy, delicious, meals with confidence. 

Do you love competitive board game classics like Jenga, Dominoes, Uno, Monopoly, or maybe relaxing by working on a jigsaw puzzle? Drop by the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab with your friends and play!

Join us for our monthly Teen Night. This month we will be decorating tote bags. Come show us your inner artist! All materials provided. Please register in advance for this event. 

This is a meeting for teens who want to help improve library programs for young people.  Your input is needed and appreciated!

Join us to kick off Summer Reading Program 2025 and create a patriotic wreath.

All supplies will be provided.

Come drop in to play various STEAM games in our downstairs children's area. Learn about programming, circuits, and more!

We invite you to make your own tote bag with Sew Loka, Claudia Rodriguez-Biezunski. Or bring your own project to work on and join our community of crafters!

Crafting Schedule for the month of June are as follow:

Join El Tesoro Del Folklor at the Annex for free Ballet Folklorico classes! Children and adults from beginners to experienced are welcome to join this amazing group of talented performers to improve their skills.

In partnership with Rainbow Spaces come grab your character sheets and get ready to roll! We're playing Dungeons and Dragons at the library so get ready to have your character's story told here!

Come join us for our LEGO BLOCK PARTY!!

Build and paint your own wooden bird feeder.

All supplies are provided for, including bird seeds 
For Age 13+ 

Join El Tesoro Del Folklor at the Annex for free Ballet Folklorico classes! Children and adults from beginners to experienced are welcome to join this amazing group of talented performers to improve their skills.

Be sure to attend this Zoom meeting to learn about how the Friends of the University Heights Library support our mission.