Holiday closure: Library will be closed on Friday/Saturday, March 30/31, in observance of Cesar Chavez’s birthday. Book drops remain open and available 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, March 1 & 15 at 1:00 p.m. All yarn enthusiasts are welcome.
- AARP Tax Prep, Thursdays through April 12. Free income tax preparation service provided by AARP. Walk-in only, first come first served. Please bring all of your information and a copy of your 2016 tax return.
- Fiction Fanatics Book Club, Saturday, March 10 at 10:00 a.m. Title to be discussed is Me Before You by Jojo Moyes.
- Guided Meditation, Sunday, March 11 & 25 at 12:30 p.m. 20 minute guided meditation followed by tea.
- Page Turners Book Club, Wednesday, March 14 at 6:00 p.m. Title to be discussed is Genius of Birds by Jennifer Ackerman.
- A Cup of Creation: Art Classes for Adults, Sunday, March 18 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, March 21 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, Thursdays at 3:00 p.m. 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.
- Chinese Storytime, Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. Ms. Nancy sings, dances, and reads books in Chinese and English.
- Sign Language Storytime, Thursday, March 8 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, March 12 & 26 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, March 13 at 3:00 p.m. The subject for March is Botany.
- Tiny Tots PJ Storytime, Tuesday, March 20 at 6:30 p.m. A fun evening storytime with music.
- Spring into STEAM: Discover the Cosmos, Saturday, March 24 at 2:00 p.m. Students will learn fascinating facts, including how much they would weigh if they lived on Jupiter and what causes craters on neighboring planets. Have you ever wondered about what causes craters? Learn all about this and other fascinating facts about our neighboring planets and discover why our solar system is so unique. Registration required; for details, visit http://sandiego.librarymarket.com/spring-steam
Courtesy of North University Community Library, 8820 Judicial Drive, 858-581-9637, sandiego.gov/public-library.
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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.
