Mandarin Chinese Storytime 中文故事時間

Join Ms Mei as she presents stories and songs and crafts in Mandarin.  All ages are welcome.

4275 Cass St., San Diego, CA, 92109, US

Stitchin' Time

Whether you are learning or have several works in progress, Stitchin' Time is your time to knit, crochet, or sew alongside other friendly crafters. Please bring your own projects.  We’ll also have some supplies that you can experiment with.

4275 Cass St., San Diego, CA, 92109, US

Chess at the Beach

Let's play chess!  All ages and skill levels are welcome to play casual games in our relaxed setting. Do you prefer slow chess, blitz chess, clock or no clock?  We've got you covered.  We will play friendly casual chess at some tables in the PB Library that face the pat......More

Let's play chess!  All ages and skill levels are welcome to play casual games in our relaxed setting. Do you prefer slow chess, blitz chess, clock or no clock?  We've got you covered.  We will play friendly casual chess at some tables in the PB Library that face the patio.  Please bring your own chess set if you have one; some sets will be provided.

4275 Cass St., San Diego, CA, 92109, US

Summer Cinema: Free Guy (2021)

The theme for this year's Summer Reading Program is "Level Up at Your Library," so we are screening films that either feature games or are based on popular games! Free Guy :  A bank teller who discovers he is actually a background player in an open-world video game, dec......More

The theme for this year's Summer Reading Program is "Level Up at Your Library," so we are screening films that either feature games or are based on popular games! Free Guy :  A bank teller who discovers he is actually a background player in an open-world video game, decides to become the hero of his own story…one he rewrites himself. Now in a world where there are no limits, he is determined to be the guy who saves his world his way… before it is too late. Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Shawn Levy, Sarah Schechter, Greg Berlanti, Adam Kolbrenner.Monday, June 16 at 4pm : Game Night (2018, R, 100 min.)Friday, June 20 at 1pm : The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023, PG, 92 min.)Monday, July 14 at 4pm : Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023, PG-13, 134 min.)Friday, July 18 at 1pm : Jumanji: The Next Level (2019, PG-13, 123 min.)Tuesday, August 19 at 4pm : Free Guy (2021, PG-13, 115 min.)Friday, August 22 at 1pm : Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024, PG, 109 min.)

4275 Cass St., San Diego, CA, 92109, US

Outdoor Kids Dance Party

Join us on the Taylor Greene to sing, dance, and move along to favorite kids songs.Recommended for toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers. Kids and Grownups will twist, shout and make their moves to musical favorites like "Baby Sahrk," "The Chicken Dance," and more......More

Join us on the Taylor Greene to sing, dance, and move along to favorite kids songs.Recommended for toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers. Kids and Grownups will twist, shout and make their moves to musical favorites like "Baby Sahrk," "The Chicken Dance," and more!Don’t forget water and a blanket or chairs (if desired)

4275 Cass St., San Diego, CA, 92109, US

Jigsaw Puzzle Competition

Are you ready for a thrilling low-speed, low-stakes competition?  Compete to complete a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle in the shortest time! How will this work?Space is limited, so please register online in advance.The Library will provide 4 identical puzzles that are 500 piec......More

Are you ready for a thrilling low-speed, low-stakes competition?  Compete to complete a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle in the shortest time! How will this work?Space is limited, so please register online in advance.The Library will provide 4 identical puzzles that are 500 pieces each, so only 4 teams may compete.  You may register up to 4 members on the same team.  If you sign up as a solo puzzler, you may be placed with other puzzlers whose team does not yet have 4 puzzlers.  When a team finishes they should shout "DONE!" and raise their hands.  If no teams complete the puzzle within 2 hours, the winning team will be determined by who has the least number of loose pieces left.  The team with the most complete puzzle wins.    Explore more games this summer on the 3rd Wednesday of each month:Wednesday 6/18 at 1-2pm: Farkle FiestaWednesday 7/16 at 1-2pm: Puzzle & Game SwapWednesday 8/20 at 1-2pm: Jigsaw Puzzle Competition*space is limited; so advance registration is recommended

4275 Cass St., San Diego, CA, 92109, US

Afternoon Crafting

Join us on the Patio outside the children's room for arts and crafts after school every Wednesday at 2pm.Activities are designed for school age children.  Young kids may require parent assistance.

4275 Cass St., San Diego, CA, 92109, US

Friends of the Library Meeting

Help shape the future of our community's library by participating with the Friends of the Pacific Beach Library! The group normally meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month, from January-May & from August-November.

4275 Cass St., San Diego, CA, 92109, US

Ukulele Lessons

Learn how to play ukulele! Fun and easy for beginners. Bring your own ukulele, or borrow one provided in class. You can join at any time. The first part of each class is for newbies. You will learn ukulele basics, a few chords, and be able to play a few songs. The remai......More

Learn how to play ukulele! Fun and easy for beginners. Bring your own ukulele, or borrow one provided in class. You can join at any time. The first part of each class is for newbies. You will learn ukulele basics, a few chords, and be able to play a few songs. The remainder of the class will be more advanced for reviewing past chords, learning new ones, strumming patterns, and playing songs.

4275 Cass St., San Diego, CA, 92109, US

Ukulele Time

Uke players of all skill levels are invited to come together to strum, sing, learn, teach, share, and most of all, have fun. We welcome everyone at all skill levels from the newest uke noobs to total uke stars. If you’ve never strummed or sung a note in your life, or ev......More

Uke players of all skill levels are invited to come together to strum, sing, learn, teach, share, and most of all, have fun. We welcome everyone at all skill levels from the newest uke noobs to total uke stars. If you’ve never strummed or sung a note in your life, or even if you are just shy, you are welcome. We do a strum along format as well as go around the room offering the chance to lead a song to everyone.  This makes it easy to be as anonymous as you like while you’re learning (you’ll never be thrust into the spotlight when that isn’t your desire). If being in the spotlight is something you seek then it is readily available.  We play a wide variety of music including Rock, Country, Standards, 23 Skidoo, Hawaiian, some goofy fun songs and more.

4275 Cass St., San Diego, CA, 92109, US

Summer Cinema: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024)

The theme for this year's Summer Reading Program is "Level Up at Your Library," so we are screening films that either feature games or are based on popular games! Sonic the Hedgehog 3 :  Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a myst......More

The theme for this year's Summer Reading Program is "Level Up at Your Library," so we are screening films that either feature games or are based on popular games! Sonic the Hedgehog 3 :  Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet. Starring: Ben Schwartz, Jim Carrey, James Marsden, Keanu Reeves, Idris Elba.Monday, June 16 at 4pm : Game Night (2018, R, 100 min.)Friday, June 20 at 1pm : The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023, PG, 92 min.)Monday, July 14 at 4pm : Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023, PG-13, 134 min.)Friday, July 18 at 1pm : Jumanji: The Next Level (2019, PG-13, 123 min.)Tuesday, August 19 at 4pm : Free Guy (2021, PG-13, 115 min.)Friday, August 22 at 1pm : Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024, PG, 109 min.)

4275 Cass St., San Diego, CA, 92109, US

Concert: The Benedetti Trio

Come enjoy an afternoon concert with The Benedetti Trio!Known for their family harmonies and creative arrangements, The Benedetti Trio features vocalists Regina Moomjean and Julia Picone and guitar virtuoso Fred Benedetti. The Friends of the Pacific Beach Library offer ......More

Come enjoy an afternoon concert with The Benedetti Trio!Known for their family harmonies and creative arrangements, The Benedetti Trio features vocalists Regina Moomjean and Julia Picone and guitar virtuoso Fred Benedetti. The Friends of the Pacific Beach Library offer a concert on the 4th Saturday of the month from May-September 2025 at 4pm.  Donations to the Friends of the PB Library are gladly accepted. 2025 Concert Series (4th Saturdays at 4pm)May 24 - Tripp Sprague + Kate Sprague June 28 - Duo Alloro, with cellist Erica Erenyi & guitarist Fred BenedettiJuly 26 - Gregory PageAugust 23 - The Benedetti Trio September 27 - Latin Jazz with Julio Valdés y Mar Picao

4275 Cass St., San Diego, CA, 92109, US

Spanish Storytime

Enjoy bilingual stories and songs for children!

4275 Cass St., San Diego, CA, 92109, US

Chess at the Beach

Let's play chess!  All ages and skill levels are welcome to play casual games in our relaxed setting. Do you prefer slow chess, blitz chess, clock or no clock?  We've got you covered.  We will play friendly casual chess at some tables in the PB Library that face the pat......More

Let's play chess!  All ages and skill levels are welcome to play casual games in our relaxed setting. Do you prefer slow chess, blitz chess, clock or no clock?  We've got you covered.  We will play friendly casual chess at some tables in the PB Library that face the patio.  Please bring your own chess set if you have one; some sets will be provided.

4275 Cass St., San Diego, CA, 92109, US

Zombie Preparedness

Zombies are coming! Join us to learn how to best prepare for the zombie apocalypse and other major disasters by exploring tools and resources. Then develop and practice an emergency plan with your friends and family to ensure everyone knows what to do in a crisis.This i......More

Zombies are coming! Join us to learn how to best prepare for the zombie apocalypse and other major disasters by exploring tools and resources. Then develop and practice an emergency plan with your friends and family to ensure everyone knows what to do in a crisis.This is an in-person program. Registration is encouraged.If you have comments, questions, or grievances about the event, please contact the Program Coordinator at [email protected] program is part of San Diego Public Library's Discover U initiative for youth and emerging adults to explore their STEAM interests, prepare for their futures, and achieve their college and career goals.Funded by Carnegie Corporation of New York's national Libraries as Pillars of Education and Democracy Program.

4275 Cass St., San Diego, CA, 92109, US

Outdoor Toddler Storytime

Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy simple stories, songs and community.  Reading practice helps young ones to develop school readiness skills and also encourages  perspective-taking, enhanced language ability, and critical thinking.  Join us! Please brin......More

Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy simple stories, songs and community.  Reading practice helps young ones to develop school readiness skills and also encourages  perspective-taking, enhanced language ability, and critical thinking.  Join us! Please bring water and a blanket or chairs for your family.We will move inside if it rains.

4275 Cass St., San Diego, CA, 92109, US

Afternoon Crafting

Join us on the Patio outside the children's room for arts and crafts after school every Wednesday at 2pm.Activities are designed for school age children.  Young kids may require parent assistance.

4275 Cass St., San Diego, CA, 92109, US