Courtesy of North University Community Library, 8820 Judicial Drive, 858-581-9637, sandiego.gov/public-library.
December and January Holiday Closures: All public libraries will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Book drops will remain open at all Libraries on holidays.
Events for Adults/Seniors
Chess Club, Mondays at 3:00 p.m. Casual public chess meet open to all ages and skill levels.
Knitters’ Circle, Thursday, December 7 & 21, January 4 & 18 at 1:00 p.m. All yarn enthusiasts are welcome.
Fiction Fanatics Book Club, Saturday, December 9 at 10:00 a.m. December selection: Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead. Wednesday, January 13 at 10:00 a.m.
Page Turners Book Club, Wednesday, December 13 at 6:00 p.m. December selection: The Lost City of the Monkey God by Douglas Preston. Wednesday, January 10 at 6:00 p.m.
Guided Meditation, Sunday, December 10, January 14 & 28 at 12:30 p.m. 20 minute guided meditation followed by tea.
A Cup of Creation: Art Classes for Adults, Sunday, December 17 & January 21 at 1:00 p.m. Each class will utilize a different art technique to inspire the creation of unique pieces. Participants are asked to bring a small sketchbook to class; all other supplies provided.
Cinema Café, Wednesday, December 20 & January 17 at 6:00 p.m. Enjoy refreshments while watching and discussing a thought-provoking movie. Please call the library for the month’s selected feature.
Events for Children/Families
Babies and Books, Mondays at 10:00 a.m. This lap-sit storytime will introduce a love for books by using song, movement, rhythm and rhyme. Recommended age: Birth – 2 years.
Music and Movement, Mondays at 11:00 a.m. at the Nobel Recreation Center. Sing, Dance and Play! Children enjoy songs and movement activities that build motor skills and increase independence.
LEGO Club, Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m. in December; Thursdays at 3:00 p.m. in January. Make new friends and build amazing creations every week. Recommended for grades K-6
Kids’ Art Studio, Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. A fun art project every week! No registration required. Recommended for grades K-6.
Preschool Storytime, Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Stories and songs in English promote early literacy skills.
Fun with French, Thursdays at 11:15 a.m. Explore the French language through song in this bilingual program.
Sign Language Storytime, Thursday, December 14 & January 11 at 12 noon. Baby Sign Language Basics author, Monta Z. Briant puts on a super-fun sign language performance for babies through preschoolers. Includes songs, fingerplays, books, fun toys and props, and bubbles!
Yoga Storytime, Monday, December 11, January 8 & 22 at 10:30 a.m. Stretch both your body and your mind in this unique program that combines stories, songs and simple yoga poses. Families enjoy healthy fun and bonding. Please bring your own mat.
STEAM2 Academy, Tuesday, December 11 at 3:00 p.m.
Paws to Read, Monday, December 18 at 4:30 p.m. Practice reading out loud to a furry friend! Certified therapy dogs provided by Love on a Leash, San Diego Central Chapter.
Tiny Tots PJ Storytime, Tuesday, December 19 & January 16 at 6:30 p.m. A fun evening storytime with music.
To discover programming throughout the San Diego Public Library system, visit https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/news-events
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Notes: Many thanks to the Friends of the Library for their generous sponsorship. You, too, can be a Friend; ask at the Check Out Desk. Please call the library to confirm any given program and holiday hours. Changes are rare, but may occur.
