Week Calendar

Stop by for FREE tax preparation assistance generously provided by AARP and the IRS to help most low-middle income taxpayers.

Stop by for FREE tax preparation assistance generously provided by AARP and the IRS to help most low-middle income taxpayers.

This is a social group where you can practice your fiber craft in good company, showing off your latest projects, getting support, and make friends. All levels are welcome.

Make a beautiful flower arrangement to take home!

Join Our Beading Group!

Love to read and talk about books? Join the Morning Book Club!

Come meet other book lovers and join in a lively discussion of this month's book selection, "The Bird Hotel" by Joyce Maynard.

These two-hour classes can help you learn how to be confident with your devices; the first hour is class discussion on a monthly topic followed by an hour of Q&A on basic tech issues.

Video Calls

Learn how or improve your skills! Bring your own project for social crafting or use our materials. Join us every Friday. No need to register, just show up!

What is scientific research? How does science advance? How can YOU find answers to YOUR science questions?

Stop by for FREE tax preparation assistance generously provided by AARP and the IRS to help most low-middle income taxpayers.

A class combining elements of yoga and QiGoing with seated and standing exercises, designed to improve strength, balance, flexibility and reduce stress.

Please join fellow readers in the College-Rolando area for discussions on a different title every month!

Contact the branch for reserved copies. 

2026 Schedule of Book Club Books

The Fiction Lovers will be discussing The Noticer: Sometimes, all a person needs is a little perspective by Andy Andrews.

Do you need help learning how to use a computer, smart phone, or tablet?  Our Tech on the Go program supports San Diegans who need IT assistance.

Stop by for FREE tax preparation assistance generously provided by AARP and the IRS to help most low-middle income taxpayers.

NEW LOCATION: CITY HEIGHTS LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM

Open Adult Ballet Class 10:30am - 12:00pm

The Digital Navigator Program offers free, one-on-one assistance to help improve computer skills or get basic tech support. Digital Navigators are tech experts who are available to answer your "How to ....." questions.

Get help on the computers and with your digital devices from a Digital Navigator every Monday! 

Stop by for FREE Tax Preparation help generously provided by AARP.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax preparation to anyone of any age - especially if you are 50 or older or can't afford paid tax preparation.

Registration is required and space is limited. Early signup is encouraged.  Late arrivals are disruptive to the flow of the class. Please arrive on time for class as late arrivals will not be accepted.

AARP Tax-Aide Program Tues & Thurs From Feb 3 through mid-April 2026.  AARP Foundation and IRS sponsors this program to help most low-middle income taxpayers prepare and file tax returns without charge.

The PHR Library Book Club meets monthly to discuss the selected title - interesting and fun conversations ensue!

New members and guests are always welcome!

A gathering of intermediate & advanced players who want to enjoy a few rounds of mahjong together!

Materials are provided

Mahjong Group meets every Wednesday from 11:30am-2:30pm.

Get help on the computers and with your digital devices from a Digital Navigator every Wednesday! 

Meet for a different book selection each month. Read the book Bookwoman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson and then join a lively book discussion here at Balboa Branch Library.

Can’t make it to our in-person book club at the Carmel Mountain Ranch Library? Try this virtual alterative!  A limited number of this month’s selection will be available at the Circulation Desk.

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

Come hear electric rhythms & solid walls of rhymes at Poetry on the Patio OPEN MIC @ Point Loma Branch Library from 11am-12pm on the upstairs outside patio.

The Serra Mesa Friends of the Library present an author talk with San Diego author Michael Short.  

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

Celebrate the holiday with a fun and adorable upcycling workshop with Clicbitz. We will be sewing our very own heart shaped pillows! This project will make a great gift or a wonderful addition to your own home. 

Whether you're new to meditation or have been practicing for years, this session is designed to immerse yourself in relaxation and tranquility as you are guided through various techniques, including breathwork, visualization, and mindfulness exerc

The San Diego Public Library has partnered with the nonprofit Home Start to offer free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals. Appointments are required!

We are excited to offer 3D Printing in person! Stop by the La Jolla/Riford Library's IDEA Lab during open lab hours with your .STL file and staff will be happy to assist you.

Bring a mat and towel to enjoy a calming and gentle yoga experience.

No registration necessary.

Presented by Healthy Adventures.

Join us for a game of Mahjong. Materials provided. Mahjong Club meets every first and third Wednesday of the month. 

Recommended for ages 18+. No registration required.

A lively discussion of today's modern literature meeting the 2nd Monday of every month at 1:30pm in the La Jolla/Riford Library's Community Room.

Book selections by month are:

• October 2025 

During the 6-week course, you will learn how to:

Bring your current project and crochet along with our library staff. Want to learn how to crochet? We'll supply the materials to teach you. Stuck on a project or have questions? We'll help you with it. Knitters are also welcome!

Whether you’re new to creative writing or have been at it for years, all are welcome to join this drop-in class. You’ll learn techniques to polish your writing craft in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Come play American Mah Jongg - a game of skill, strategy, and luck!

Experienced and novice players welcome. An instructor will be on hand to teach you.

During the 6-week course, you will learn how to:

Introducing Our New Adult Craft Series at the Linda Vista Branch Library!

Join us and write on the second Saturday of every month!

Design “do it yourself” resign jewelry with ToshWerkS! 

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

Get ready to groove! 🎸 The North Clairemont Library is kicking off our brand-new 2nd Saturday Concert Series!

Do you want to learn how to play chess? Do you already know how to play and are looking for the perfect place to play? Join us every Saturday for a fun game of chess with friends at Rancho Bernardo Library!

We are excited to offer 3D Printing in person! Stop by the La Jolla/Riford Library's IDEA Lab during open lab hours with your .STL file and staff will be happy to assist you.

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

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.

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!

Join us for a listening session as we play songs from the one and only Taylor Swift!

How about a game of chess? All levels of chess experience are welcome, from beginners to advanced. If you don't know how to play chess, you can learn at Chess Club!

Jennifer Albrent: For the Love of Music

*Open seating until capacity is reached.

UC San Diego Professor & 30-Year Music Producer King Britt Returns to the Library for an Immersive Lecture Series

The Tierrasanta Library Adult Coloring Club is a group that gathers to color for relaxation and creativity. We meet in-person every Saturday afternoon, offering a space for social interaction and sharing artistic expressions.

Friends of the Library general chapter meeting.

🎉 Bingo Night! 🎉
Looking for midweek fun? Join us for Bingo Night every Wednesday from 4:00–5:00 PM!

Join us for an introductory sewing program where participants will make a fleece scarf.  All supplies will be provided and all skill levels are welcome.  

Join us for DIY @ the IDEA Lab! A series where we provide instruction on how to use IDEA  Lab Equipment and demonstrate projects that can be completed in the space. For ages 12 and older.

Community members with a basic grasp of English language can have fun themed conversations and build relationships with one another. We will talk about ourselves, our cultures, and more.

Join us for the Pacific Beach Library's monthly book discussion!  Our group normally meets in a hybrid format, so you can choose whether you'd prefer to join us in-person in the PB Library's Community Room or virtually.  

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. 

Get ready to make a speech! Build your confidence in public speaking through fun activities and games as you make human connections and gain lifelong skills. 

This is an in-person program. Registration is encouraged.

February is National FOSS (Free Open Source Software) Month! Are you interested in learning more about FOSS or are you a FOSS enthusiast looking to share about the topic?

Tired of crafting alone? Join our Craft Circle for Adults! Share ideas and improve your skills. Start on a new project or bring your work in progress to:

Two spirits find love in an afterlife way station where fates are determined. 

 1991 · 94 minutes · PG 

Registration is required and will open on January 14 at noon. Space is limited, early sign-up is encouraged.

Calling all artists!

Join our book folding workshop and transform a recycled book into a sweet hedgehog sculpture—just in time for Valentine’s Day! 

Our expert will assist with design and demonstrate how to use the 3D print design software Tinkercad. 

Geared toward children ages 7 and up, teens & adults. 

Learn how 2-year colleges offer affordable, flexible options -- and great pathways to 4-year schools.

Get Lit with Patty Bookclub will be discussing The Intruder by Freida McFadden.  

Copies available at the Circulation Desk, while supplies last.

Come join us for our LEGO BLOCK PARTY!!

Learn about:

San Diego Writers Ink welcomes Fiction writers at any stage to join the Fiction Focused Writing Group located inside the Pacific Highlands Ranch Library.

With Live Music from The Garners

Swing dance comes to the library!  Swing Dancing San Diego will lead a free introductory lesson and host a rooftop dance under the Dome!

Our March Book Selection is 

A Ballad of Love and Glory

By Reyna Grande

The Friends of the North University Community Library are a nonprofit that supports the programs and initiatives of our home library.

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