Storytime at the Library

Join us for indoor Storytime at the Balboa Library. We’ll read fun stories and sing songs. There will be take-home crafts, giveaways & more! Afterwards, stay for Toddler Happy Hour. For children and their caregivers.

4255 Mt. Abernathy Ave., San Diego, CA, 92117, US

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

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 children to come together and play. This program is appropriate for babies and toddlers and their parents, grandparents, and caregivers. Program sponsored by the Friends of the Balboa Library.

4255 Mt. Abernathy Ave., San Diego, CA, 92117, US

Lego Club

Come all lego-philes and create your own architectural masterpiece, engineering feat, or artistic expression. For ages 3 and up.

4255 Mt. Abernathy Ave., San Diego, CA, 92117, US

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

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

4255 Mt. Abernathy Ave., San Diego, CA, 92117, US

STEM Crafternoon: Paper Cup Glider

Learn about the Magnus effect as you build and launch a simple gliding toy made out of two paper cups. For ages 5 and up.

4255 Mt. Abernathy Ave., San Diego, CA, 92117, US

Balboa Adult Book Club

Meet for a different book selection each month. Read the book Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver 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 Bran......More

Meet for a different book selection each month. Read the book Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver 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 Branch Library. We look forward to seeing you.

4255 Mt. Abernathy Ave., San Diego, CA, 92117, US

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

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

4255 Mt. Abernathy Ave., San Diego, CA, 92117, US

Kids Book Club and Craft

Join us each month for a fun book discussion and craft for kids aged 8-10. This month we will be discussing Rodman Philbrick’s award winning The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg.While supplies last, we will be giving kids paperback copies to keep. Snacks are prov......More

Join us each month for a fun book discussion and craft for kids aged 8-10. This month we will be discussing Rodman Philbrick’s award winning The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg.While supplies last, we will be giving kids paperback copies to keep. Snacks are provided! Sponsored by the Friends of the Balboa Library.

4255 Mt. Abernathy Ave., San Diego, CA, 92117, US

Winter Holiday Concert: Relative Pitch

Relative Pitch is an a cappella quartet with roots in Barbershop and a penchant for jazz harmonies. Our repertoire spans 20th Century Jazz, Pop, R&B, Doo-Wop, Blues, American Songbook, Show Tunes, etc. Program Sponsored by Friends of the Balboa Library.

4255 Mt. Abernathy Ave., San Diego, CA, 92117, US

Crafternoon: Rocking Snowman

Make a winter-themed toy with a paper snowman that moves from side to side on top of a paper cup. For ages 4 and up.

4255 Mt. Abernathy Ave., San Diego, CA, 92117, US

Closed to Public