Balboa Branch Library
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Tuesday March 24 11:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Signing Storytime
Come join us for a signing storytime at the Balboa Branch Library. Signs at Play’s Jennifer Duncan will teach sign language basics to foster early literacy skills. Enjoy fun stories and songs.Sponsored by the Friends of the Balboa Library.
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Tuesday March 24 12:00pm - 12:45pm PDT
Toddler Happy Hour
Come join us for Toddler Happy Hour! Right after Storytime, parents and caregivers with young children can come and meet their neighbors! Age-appropriate toys and games will be provided for the little ones to play with. This is an opportunity for caregivers and childr......More
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Tuesday March 24 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Crafternoon: Paper Plate Diving Dolphin
March is Dolphin Awareness Month! Join us for a fun and easy dolphin craft involving rotating paper plates. For ages 4 and up.
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Wednesday March 25 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Friends of the Balboa Library Meeting
Looking for ways to support your local library and community? Join the Balboa Branch Friends of the Library! We need you!!!Opportunities include: organizing donated books and other fundraising efforts, promoting and engaging with Friends' events, serving on the Friends ......More
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Thursday March 26 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Balboa Library Chess Club
Do you enjoy playing chess or have you always wanted to learn? Chess increases problem solving skills, abstract reasoning, creative and strategic thinking, and pattern recognition. Best of all, it’s fun to play!All ages and levels welcome!
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Saturday March 28 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Email & Tech Talk 101
Learn habits and skills for fostering digital respect and a sense of community. Gain tips and skills in composing effective emails, how to use emojis wisely, and make technology work for you.This is an in-person program. Registration is encouraged.If you have comments, ......More
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Tuesday March 31 All Day
City Holiday
Holiday closure. Click here for a full list of City holidays.
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Wednesday April 1 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
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Thursday April 2 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Tech Thursdays
Got stuck on borrowing an eBook? Need help setting up that new tablet? Bring your questions and devices to receive one-on-one assistance with:· Cloud Library, SDPL to Go· iPad, iPhone, MacBook· Android/Galaxy devices, Kindle Fire· Chromebook, Windows Laptop...More
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Thursday April 2 4:30pm - 6:00pm PDT
Introduction to AI | Project NexTech Workshop
Project NexTech will present a three-part series: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence. Students are familiarized with the Python programming language and are introduced to applications of programming in artificial intelligence fields, such as computer vision, natura......More
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Tuesday April 7 11:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Kamishibai Storytime
Before TV and comic books existed in Japan, there was Kamishibai, or paper theater. With a wooden box, illustrations, and a great narrator to tell the story, kiddos will be in for a treat! This special event is presented by Write Out Loud.
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Tuesday April 7 12:00pm - 12:45pm PDT
Toddler Happy Hour
Come join us for Toddler Happy Hour! Right after Storytime, parents and caregivers with young children can come and meet their neighbors! Age-appropriate toys and games will be provided for the little ones to play with. This is an opportunity for caregivers and childr......More
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Tuesday April 7 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Lego Club
Come all lego-philes and create your own architectural masterpiece, engineering feat, or artistic expression. For ages 3 and up.
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Tuesday April 7 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Tech Tuesdays
Got stuck on borrowing an eBook? Need help setting up that new tablet? Bring your questions and devices to receive one-on-one assistance with:· Cloud Library, SDPL to Go· iPad, iPhone, MacBook· Android/Galaxy devices, Kindle Fire· Chromebook, Windows Laptop...More
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Wednesday April 8 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Ruff Readers
Ruff Readers is a program that encourages children to increase their reading skills and self-confidence by reading out loud to a therapy dog. Join Ms. Terrie and her dog Star in the children's area on the second Wednesday of the month.
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Thursday April 9 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Balboa Adult Book Club
Meet for a different book selection each month. Read the book The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai and then join a lively book discussion here at Balboa Branch Library. 20-person capacity, first come, first served. Copies of the book are available for pickup at Balboa ......More
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Thursday April 9 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Balboa Library Chess Club
Do you enjoy playing chess or have you always wanted to learn? Chess increases problem solving skills, abstract reasoning, creative and strategic thinking, and pattern recognition. Best of all, it’s fun to play!All ages and levels welcome!
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Saturday April 11 10:00am - 2:00pm PDT
Friends of the Balboa Library Spring Book Sale
Find some gently used items. Proceeds from the book sale support library programs such as Summer Reading Program, Adult Crafts, Kids Book Club and much more!