FREE Tax Preparation with AARP

Stop by for FREE tax preparation assistance generously provided by AARP and the IRS to help most low-middle income taxpayers. Volunteers from the AARP Tax Aide program will assist anyone of any age—especially those over 50+ or can't afford paid tax preparation. Click he......More

Stop by for FREE tax preparation assistance generously provided by AARP and the IRS to help most low-middle income taxpayers. Volunteers from the AARP Tax Aide program will assist anyone of any age—especially those over 50+ or can't afford paid tax preparation. Click here for details on what types of returns can be prepared in the Tax Aide program.   **No Appointments. First come, first served.** Tax prep sessions take place Tuesdays & Thursdays, Feb. 3 – April 9, 2026.Tuesdays: 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Thursdays: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Bring the following for your appointment:• Photo ID for taxpayer and spouse, if filing jointly• Copy of last year’s income tax return(s)• W-2 form(s) from each employer• Unemployment Compensation Statements• All 1099 forms• All forms indicating federal income tax paid• Dependent care provider information (name, employer, ID, Social Security number)• All receipts, lists of expenses and/or canceled checks if itemizing deductions• Social Security cards or other official documentation for everyone on your return• Spouses filing jointly must both come in For additional questions regarding tax preparation, contact AARP:phone (888) 687-2277 | email [email protected] Tax Forms & other resources, please visit the San Diego Public Library Tax Forms webpage: mysdpl.org/taxforms

6600 Montezuma Road, San Diego, CA, 92115, US

Family Music Lessons

With the help of her ukulele and even some puppet friends, Miss Marae will guide and encourage you to explore music with your child. During these Family Music Lessons, you’ll explore original, playful songs, classic nursery rhymes, rhythm and movement possibilities with......More

With the help of her ukulele and even some puppet friends, Miss Marae will guide and encourage you to explore music with your child. During these Family Music Lessons, you’ll explore original, playful songs, classic nursery rhymes, rhythm and movement possibilities with shakers, drums, scarves, parachute play, and bubble catching!Alison Marae brings two decades of teaching experience and program development in early childhood arts education to San Diego. She is also an international performer, songsmith, artist and San Diego Music award nominee.These are geared towards families/caregivers and children ages 6 months – 6 years.

6600 Montezuma Road, San Diego, CA, 92115, US

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

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. You will have access to learning materials; computers, online research tools, and other digita......More

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. You will have access to learning materials; computers, online research tools, and other digital resources available at the library.Homework help is free to students (Grades K-8). Please email [email protected] for information about the DYH@L Program.Monday to Thursday: 3-6 PMSaturday 10 AM-1 PM at select locationsAll children under 8 years of age must be adequately supervised by a responsible parent or caregiver 16 years or older.

6600 Montezuma Road, San Diego, CA, 92115, US

Signing Storytime

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.The last 10-15 minutes of Storytime will be available for Q&A so caregivers can learn more about ASL and using si......More

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.The last 10-15 minutes of Storytime will be available for Q&A so caregivers can learn more about ASL and using signs at home.

6600 Montezuma Road, San Diego, CA, 92115, US

Learning Center: STEAM Discovery Hour

Get together with your friends after school and have fun with a big box of different STEAM projects and games.Projects and games include: Snap circuits, wave wires magnetic station, Code and Go toy mouse programming kit, Q-Ba Maze puzzle, and Cubelets.What Is STEAM?STEA......More

Get together with your friends after school and have fun with a big box of different STEAM projects and games.Projects and games include: Snap circuits, wave wires magnetic station, Code and Go toy mouse programming kit, Q-Ba Maze puzzle, and Cubelets.What Is STEAM?STEAM is short for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. STEAM activities and programs are an excellent opportunity to introduce concepts and promote skills that can set you up for creative, scientific, and collaborative thinking now and in the future.

6600 Montezuma Road, San Diego, CA, 92115, US

College-Rolando Book Club

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 BooksJanuary: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van PeltFebruary: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn ......More

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 BooksJanuary: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van PeltFebruary: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins ReidMarch: I Keep My Exoskeletons to Myself by Marisa CraneApril: The Friday Afternoon Club by Griffin DunneMay: The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History by Elizabeth KolbertJune: The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy TanJuly: The Glass Maker by Tracy ChevalierAugust: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott FitzgeraldSeptember: The Women by Kristin HannahOctober: Light Eaters by Zoë SchlangerNovember: Twice: A Novel by Mitch AlbomDecember: First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston

6600 Montezuma Road, San Diego, CA, 92115, US

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

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. You will have access to learning materials; computers, online research tools, and other digita......More

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. You will have access to learning materials; computers, online research tools, and other digital resources available at the library.Homework help is free to students (Grades K-8). Please email [email protected] for information about the DYH@L Program.Monday to Thursday: 3-6 PMSaturday 10 AM-1 PM at select locationsAll children under 8 years of age must be adequately supervised by a responsible parent or caregiver 16 years or older.

6600 Montezuma Road, San Diego, CA, 92115, US

Villa Musica: Free Youth Violin Classes

Presented by Villa Musica.Community Programs Manager:Nicole Olsson – [email protected]https://villamusica.org/college-rolando/Classes Offered:MONDAYSString FUNdamentals (Violin, Beginning Level), Ages 5-7 – 3:30-4:00pmString Play (Violin, Beginning Level), Ages 8-......More

Presented by Villa Musica.Community Programs Manager:Nicole Olsson – [email protected]https://villamusica.org/college-rolando/Classes Offered:MONDAYSString FUNdamentals (Violin, Beginning Level), Ages 5-7 – 3:30-4:00pmString Play (Violin, Beginning Level), Ages 8-11 –  4:00-4:45pmString Zing (Violin, Intermediate Level) –  4:45-5:30pmWEDNESDAYSString FUNdamentals (Violin, Beginning Level), Ages 5-7 – 3:30-4:00pmString Play (Violin, Beginning Level), Ages 8-11 –  4:00-4:45pmString Zing (Violin, Intermediate Level) –  4:45-5:30pm

6600 Montezuma Road, San Diego, CA, 92115, US

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

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. You will have access to learning materials; computers, online research tools, and other digita......More

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. You will have access to learning materials; computers, online research tools, and other digital resources available at the library.Homework help is free to students (Grades K-8). Please email [email protected] for information about the DYH@L Program.Monday to Thursday: 3-6 PMSaturday 10 AM-1 PM at select locationsAll children under 8 years of age must be adequately supervised by a responsible parent or caregiver 16 years or older.

6600 Montezuma Road, San Diego, CA, 92115, US

LEGO Play Lab

Learn, play, and create with LEGOs!Children can build with LEGOs and display their creations in the library.

6600 Montezuma Road, San Diego, CA, 92115, US

Stay & Play Storytime

Welcome families to Stay and Play!This program is focused towards children 0-5 years old and their caregivers. Every week we will offer snacks and refreshments, a Storytime and craft to encourage early literacy, and free play to develop fine motor skills. Select dates w......More

Welcome families to Stay and Play!This program is focused towards children 0-5 years old and their caregivers. Every week we will offer snacks and refreshments, a Storytime and craft to encourage early literacy, and free play to develop fine motor skills. Select dates will include a representative from the community to come speak about various subjects relevant to children under the age of 5. There will be play stations set up for children to explore, learn and play while adults will be able to connect, learn and relax.Each session will feature: 10:00-10:30am:  Healthy refreshments and snacks10:30am-11am:  Storytime11:00am-12pm:  Free play to develop fine motor skills

6600 Montezuma Road, San Diego, CA, 92115, US

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

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. You will have access to learning materials; computers, online research tools, and other digita......More

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. You will have access to learning materials; computers, online research tools, and other digital resources available at the library.Homework help is free to students (Grades K-8). Please email [email protected] for information about the DYH@L Program.Monday to Thursday: 3-6 PMSaturday 10 AM-1 PM at select locationsAll children under 8 years of age must be adequately supervised by a responsible parent or caregiver 16 years or older.

6600 Montezuma Road, San Diego, CA, 92115, US

Villa Musica: Free Youth Violin Classes

Presented by Villa Musica.Community Programs Manager:Nicole Olsson – [email protected]https://villamusica.org/college-rolando/Classes Offered:MONDAYSString FUNdamentals (Violin, Beginning Level), Ages 5-7 – 3:30-4:00pmString Play (Violin, Beginning Level), Ages 8-......More

Presented by Villa Musica.Community Programs Manager:Nicole Olsson – [email protected]https://villamusica.org/college-rolando/Classes Offered:MONDAYSString FUNdamentals (Violin, Beginning Level), Ages 5-7 – 3:30-4:00pmString Play (Violin, Beginning Level), Ages 8-11 –  4:00-4:45pmString Zing (Violin, Intermediate Level) –  4:45-5:30pmWEDNESDAYSString FUNdamentals (Violin, Beginning Level), Ages 5-7 – 3:30-4:00pmString Play (Violin, Beginning Level), Ages 8-11 –  4:00-4:45pmString Zing (Violin, Intermediate Level) –  4:45-5:30pm

6600 Montezuma Road, San Diego, CA, 92115, US

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

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. You will have access to learning materials; computers, online research tools, and other digita......More

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. You will have access to learning materials; computers, online research tools, and other digital resources available at the library.Homework help is free to students (Grades K-8). Please email [email protected] for information about the DYH@L Program.Monday to Thursday: 3-6 PMSaturday 10 AM-1 PM at select locationsAll children under 8 years of age must be adequately supervised by a responsible parent or caregiver 16 years or older.

6600 Montezuma Road, San Diego, CA, 92115, US

Crafting for Critters

Providing enrichment for our animal friends is incredibly important! During this monthly program you can help us make fun and easy enrichment items for homeless animals at our local Humane Society. Plus, fill out a Volunteer Log from the Humane Society to get service ho......More

Providing enrichment for our animal friends is incredibly important! During this monthly program you can help us make fun and easy enrichment items for homeless animals at our local Humane Society. Plus, fill out a Volunteer Log from the Humane Society to get service hours for attending.Select dates will have a friendly Canine Ambassador. Please note: groups larger than 10 please contact us so we can have enough supplies.

6600 Montezuma Road, San Diego, CA, 92115, US

Signing Storytime

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.The last 10-15 minutes of Storytime will be available for Q&A so caregivers can learn more about ASL and using si......More

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.The last 10-15 minutes of Storytime will be available for Q&A so caregivers can learn more about ASL and using signs at home.

6600 Montezuma Road, San Diego, CA, 92115, US

Storytime for Adults with ASD

Join us for a special structured adult storytime with sensory materials and an art activity in partnership with Casa de Mosaic. Each Friday will have a specific theme.This program supports total communication AAC communication such as Proloquo2Go and Touch Chat. Partici......More

Join us for a special structured adult storytime with sensory materials and an art activity in partnership with Casa de Mosaic. Each Friday will have a specific theme.This program supports total communication AAC communication such as Proloquo2Go and Touch Chat. Participants should attend with an aid or other support if needed. Casa de Mosaic is a local non-profit whose mission it is to seek adapted employment opportunities for adults on the autism spectrum. Have questions? Contact Casa de Mosaic at https://www.casademosaic.org/

6600 Montezuma Road, San Diego, CA, 92115, US

Anime Watch Party

We are a local group for Japanese animation enthusiasts! We meet and host monthly watch parties. We will need the television, as well as tables and chairsThis event is free and open to the public.

6600 Montezuma Road, San Diego, CA, 92115, US