Dance Pants Bash!

Bring the littles and come for a fun dance party and maybe a storytime!  We will dance to fun songs, use egg shakers, and dance with bubbles!

215 W. Washington St., San Diego, CA, 92103, US

The Voyage of the Beagle with Fred Bercovitch

Charles Darwin spent 5 years on Her Majesty’s Ship Beagle, but only 5 weeks on the Galapagos Islands, a pivotal location in his development of ideas.  Learn how Darwin’s expedition provided the foundation for his theory of natural selection.Fred Bercovitch has a PhD in ......More

Charles Darwin spent 5 years on Her Majesty’s Ship Beagle, but only 5 weeks on the Galapagos Islands, a pivotal location in his development of ideas.  Learn how Darwin’s expedition provided the foundation for his theory of natural selection.Fred Bercovitch has a PhD in biological anthropology from UCLA and has published over 150 scientific articles. His scientific background provides a foundation for combining evolutionary biology with conservation. He is a Charles Darwin aficionado, having read The Origin of Species over a dozen times and traveled to some of the places that Darwin lived and visited.

215 W. Washington St., San Diego, CA, 92103, US

LEGO Power Hour

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.

215 W. Washington St., San Diego, CA, 92103, US

Gay Men's Book Club

The Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Branch Library’s Gay Men’s Book Club will read a book with gay themes each month, mostly novels and memoirs, and get together to discuss it. The readings will explore a variety of topics, particularly gay life pre and post-AIDS, gay cult......More

The Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Branch Library’s Gay Men’s Book Club will read a book with gay themes each month, mostly novels and memoirs, and get together to discuss it. The readings will explore a variety of topics, particularly gay life pre and post-AIDS, gay culture in America, and the history of the LGBTQ+ movement. Literature is an engaging way to learn about our community and culture, individual gay men’s journeys, the progress we’ve made—and the obstacles that still remain. The readings will include a mix of classics and contemporary works. A limited number of books are available for checkout at the library.Free underground parking is available for 2 hours with Library validation.For more information, contact Ron Alsop at [email protected]

215 W. Washington St., San Diego, CA, 92103, US

Tinker Tuesdays

Bring your ideas to life at our Mobile Maker Lab in the Mission Hills-Hillcrest Library. Learn to use various programs and equipment  such as our 3D printer and die cut machine powered by Silhouette Studio. Open to all ages; some equipment in the lab may require an appo......More

Bring your ideas to life at our Mobile Maker Lab in the Mission Hills-Hillcrest Library. Learn to use various programs and equipment  such as our 3D printer and die cut machine powered by Silhouette Studio. Open to all ages; some equipment in the lab may require an appointment.Laser Cutter3D PrintersSilhouette StudioCameo Cutter

215 W. Washington St., San Diego, CA, 92103, US

Preschool Storytime

Dance, sing, laugh, and enjoy engaging stories with Carrie The Librarian! This program is recommended for ages 2-5 but all ages are welcome at this fun weekly program.

215 W. Washington St., San Diego, CA, 92103, US

Write Your Heart Out: Writing Practice

“Writing Practice” is based on Natalie Goldberg’s wonderful 1986 book Writing Down the Bones. Natalie has inspired generations of writers to get their juices flowing. Here are the rules: Take a set amount of time. We use 12 minutes. When you hear the prompt, write the f......More

“Writing Practice” is based on Natalie Goldberg’s wonderful 1986 book Writing Down the Bones. Natalie has inspired generations of writers to get their juices flowing. Here are the rules: Take a set amount of time. We use 12 minutes. When you hear the prompt, write the first thing that comes to your mind and keep writing till the bell rings using these guidelines: · Keep your hand moving. · Don’t cross out. · Lose control. · Don’t think. Don’t get logical.  Writing practice is like an artist sketching in their sketchbook, except it is a writer sketching with words rather than an artist with a pencil. It is not about a finished work. That can come later but not during sketching. It is about learning your craft, about cutting through to first thoughts and discovering who you really are.  Please bring a blank notebook and a comfortable pen. Hosted by Irene Grumman.

215 W. Washington St., San Diego, CA, 92103, US

Baby Sign Storytime with Monta Briant

Join us for "Sign-a-Story Circle Time" with Baby Sign Language Basics author, Monta Z. Briant. Parents learn how to use ASL signs for early communication with their babies through stories, songs, and other fun activities.

215 W. Washington St., San Diego, CA, 92103, US

Board Game Afternoon and Learn To Play DnD!

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! DnD is recommended for players 8 and older, however free play board games will be available for all ages to enjoy in this program......More

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! DnD is recommended for players 8 and older, however free play board games will be available for all ages to enjoy in this program. Feel free to bring your own board games to play with friends!

215 W. Washington St., San Diego, CA, 92103, US

Children's Summer Reading Program Event: Full Spectrum Entertainment

Join Full Spectrum Entertainment for a performative Cat in the Hat Story event!

215 W. Washington St., San Diego, CA, 92103, US

So, you want to be a Dungeon Master? DnD Dungeon Master Workshop.

Have you been a player of Dungeons and Dragons but have never been the Dungeon Master?  If you'd like to know the "ins" and "outs" of being a DM join us for this workshop where you will learn how to be the Dungeon Master you were meant to be!  We will meet in Study Room......More

Have you been a player of Dungeons and Dragons but have never been the Dungeon Master?  If you'd like to know the "ins" and "outs" of being a DM join us for this workshop where you will learn how to be the Dungeon Master you were meant to be!  We will meet in Study Room 1.  5 spaces are available for this workshop, so register soon!  If this program becomes popular we will look into increasing participants.

215 W. Washington St., San Diego, CA, 92103, US

Dance Pants Bash!

Bring the littles and come for a fun dance party and maybe a storytime!  We will dance to fun songs, use egg shakers, and dance with bubbles!

215 W. Washington St., San Diego, CA, 92103, US

LEGO Power Hour

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.

215 W. Washington St., San Diego, CA, 92103, US