Spanish Storytime

Enjoy bilingual stories and songs for children!

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

Summer Cinema: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023)

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! Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves :  Based on the popular roleplaying game, the film follows a band o......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! Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves :  Based on the popular roleplaying game, the film follows a band of thieves on the hunt for a valuable relic. Under the leadership of a talented thief named Edgin, the band goes on adventures to collect bounties across the land. When they target a lost artifact, the band messes with the wrong people and must play the game right to win it all. Starring: Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Regé-Jean Page, Justice Smith, Sophia Lillis.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

Wuthering Heights Dance Rehearsal

Join the international phenomenon that is The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever by donning a red dress and dancing in the Pacific Beach Library's park to Kate Bush’s song “Wuthering Heights,” the 1978 song based on Emily Bronte’s classic 1847 novel!  Before we meet up for......More

Join the international phenomenon that is The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever by donning a red dress and dancing in the Pacific Beach Library's park to Kate Bush’s song “Wuthering Heights,” the 1978 song based on Emily Bronte’s classic 1847 novel!  Before we meet up for the most wuthering performance of our joyous dance on Saturday, July 19 at 3pm, you may want to find a dress and learn the moves.  You can learn the choreography online (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FFUyBU26bU explains the steps, or https://youtu.be/IziOMwBu7ws has a professional dancer), or we invite you to join us at any of the in-person Wuthering Heights Dance Rehearsals at the Pacific Beach Library.  We'll start by slowly introducing the steps then combining them into the dance.  Come ready to laugh while learning the choreography for the most wuthering dance ever, in workshops led by PB Library staff:Mondays at 6pm on the Taylor Greene, facing Dawes Ave (June 30, July 7 & 14)Saturday July 5 at 3pm in the PB Library's Community RoomSaturday, July 19 at 2:30pm on the Taylor Greene, facing Dawes Ave -- last rehearsal, before our performance at 3pmThis event is inspired by our Wuthermothers, Shambush, who created and presented this event in 2013.  Can't quite picture what this event might look like? Here is Kate Bush's video for "Wuthering Heights" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fk-4lXLM34gWhy Wuther? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpO9D6qHZVAVideo from the 2022 Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever, held at the Pacific Beach Branch of the San Diego Public Library (https://youtu.be/ntokWr-E-9o) and our 2023 performance (https://youtu.be/dYwN0WqYlvk?si=jnlaW-eDTtDsbgcz)

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

Wild Things and Animals of Prey

Sandee Gee, aka “The Lizard Lady”, is bringing the zoo to the Pacific Beach Library. Families of all ages are welcome to enjoy this fun, interactive show about wild animals. This summer, we invite you to Level Up at Your Library Summer Reading Program! San Diego residen......More

Sandee Gee, aka “The Lizard Lady”, is bringing the zoo to the Pacific Beach Library. Families of all ages are welcome to enjoy this fun, interactive show about wild animals. This summer, we invite you to Level Up at Your Library Summer Reading Program! San Diego residents of all ages are encouraged to sign up for this event. Complete a combination of 10 books, hours of reading or activities to claim your prizes. Sign up begins June 1st and the program will last through August 31st. Adventure is just one book away! Register for the Summer Reading Program at: sandiego.gov/summerreading

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

Puzzle & Game Swap

Swap out a puzzle that you've already completed or a game that your family no longer plays.  Bring in what you no longer need, and take home a new puzzle and/or game to enjoy!  Note: For each puzzle or game that you bring in you'll receive a ticket that you can exchange......More

Swap out a puzzle that you've already completed or a game that your family no longer plays.  Bring in what you no longer need, and take home a new puzzle and/or game to enjoy!  Note: For each puzzle or game that you bring in you'll receive a ticket that you can exchange for a new-to-you puzzle or game.   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; register in advance

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

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

Office Hours with Council Rep

Monthly office hours with Councilmember's PB Rep

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

Summer Cinema: Jumanji: The Next Level (2019)

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! Jumanji: The Next Level :  The ragtag team of teens returns to the world of Jumanji only to discover that t......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! Jumanji: The Next Level :  The ragtag team of teens returns to the world of Jumanji only to discover that the rules of the game they thought they had defeated have changed. The group must enact a rescue mission when one of their ranks finds themselves in peril, negotiating the furthest reaches of the game universe in order to successfully beat this difficult and potentially life-threatening game. Starring: Kevin Hart, Dwayne Johnson, Nick Jonas, Karen Gillan, Marin Hinkle.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

Wuthering Heights Dance Rehearsal

Join the international phenomenon that is The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever by donning a red dress and dancing in the Pacific Beach Library's park to Kate Bush’s song “Wuthering Heights,” the 1978 song based on Emily Bronte’s classic 1847 novel!  Before we meet up for......More

Join the international phenomenon that is The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever by donning a red dress and dancing in the Pacific Beach Library's park to Kate Bush’s song “Wuthering Heights,” the 1978 song based on Emily Bronte’s classic 1847 novel!  Before we meet up for the most wuthering performance of our joyous dance on Saturday, July 19 at 3pm, you may want to find a dress and learn the moves.  You can learn the choreography online (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FFUyBU26bU explains the steps, or https://youtu.be/IziOMwBu7ws has a professional dancer), or we invite you to join us at any of the in-person Wuthering Heights Dance Rehearsals at the Pacific Beach Library.  We'll start by slowly introducing the steps then combining them into the dance.  Come ready to laugh while learning the choreography for the most wuthering dance ever, in workshops led by PB Library staff:Mondays at 6pm on the Taylor Greene, facing Dawes Ave (June 30, July 7 & 14)Saturday July 5 at 3pm in the PB Library's Community RoomSaturday, July 19 at 2:30pm on the Taylor Greene, facing Dawes Ave -- last rehearsal, before our performance at 3pmThis event is inspired by our Wuthermothers, Shambush, who created and presented this event in 2013.  Can't quite picture what this event might look like? Here is Kate Bush's video for "Wuthering Heights" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fk-4lXLM34gWhy Wuther? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpO9D6qHZVAVideo from the 2022 Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever, held at the Pacific Beach Branch of the San Diego Public Library (https://youtu.be/ntokWr-E-9o) and our 2023 performance (https://youtu.be/dYwN0WqYlvk?si=jnlaW-eDTtDsbgcz)

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

Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever - 2025

Whether you are more a fan of Emily Bronte's classic 1847 novel "Wuthering Heights" or Kate Bush's 1978 song adaptation, we invite you to express your inner Cathy at The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever!  Don a red dress and dance to Kate Bush's "Wuthering Heights" in th......More

Whether you are more a fan of Emily Bronte's classic 1847 novel "Wuthering Heights" or Kate Bush's 1978 song adaptation, we invite you to express your inner Cathy at The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever!  Don a red dress and dance to Kate Bush's "Wuthering Heights" in the Pacific Beach Library's park, using the moves that Kate Bush immortalized in her music video.  Afterwards, we invite you to hang out for tea and snacks in our "as close to a wily, windy moor as we can get" park.  Registration is not required, but is encouraged so that we'll have an idea of how many people to expect. If you are active on Facebook, we encourage you to also join our Most Wuthering San Diego group, to get updates leading up to the event.You can learn the choreography on your own by practicing with videos, or by attending any/all of the Wuthering Heights Dance Rehearsals that will be held in  June & July at the Pacific Beach Library.Here are some videos to help you learn the choreography:How-To Wuther: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FFUyBU26bU (instructional video created by an SDPL librarian, demonstrating the dance at both standard and a slower speed)Wuthering Dance Tutorial from Reno Wutherers: https://youtu.be/Y5vzVOkcATU (includes modifications and spoken instructions to help you learn the steps easily)Montreal Wuthering Tutorial: https://youtu.be/IziOMwBu7ws (this video is designed so that you can mirror what the instructor is doing)Shambush Instructional Video : https://youtu.be/kNa1QBNkpxs (Shambush created both this video and the event's concept, and all dance move names are part of Shambush’s Ultimate Kate Bush Experience script and are their intellectual property)The recommended costume is a red dress, similar what Kate Bush wore in her music video.  You can repurpose red clothes you already own, buy a red dress, or make one of your own.  If you'd like to try your hand at sewing your own outfit you can find costuming tutorials on the San Diego Public Library's YouTube channel.Please note that this year's dance will take place during SD PRIDE Week, so we are encouraging dancers to wear either a red or rainbow-colored dress.   The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever is inspired by our Wuthermothers, Shambush, who created and presented this event in 2013.  Can't quite picture what this event might look like? Here is Kate Bush's original video for "Wuthering Heights" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fk-4lXLM34gWhy Wuther? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpO9D6qHZVAVideo from the 2022 Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever, held at the Pacific Beach Branch of the San Diego Public Library (https://youtu.be/ntokWr-E-9o) and our 2023 performance (https://youtu.be/dYwN0WqYlvk?si=jnlaW-eDTtDsbgcz)

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

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

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

Sparkles the Clown: Magic and Bubbles

Sparkles the clown will amuse, delight, make you giggle, and maybe even put you in a giant bubble! Intrigued? Come and see what's happening! All ages and families welcome.  This summer, we invite you to Level Up at Your Library Summer Reading Program! San Diego resident......More

Sparkles the clown will amuse, delight, make you giggle, and maybe even put you in a giant bubble! Intrigued? Come and see what's happening! All ages and families welcome.  This summer, we invite you to Level Up at Your Library Summer Reading Program! San Diego residents of all ages are encouraged to sign up for this event. Complete a combination of 10 books, hours of reading or activities to claim your prizes. Sign up begins June 1st and the program will last through August 31st. Adventure is just one book away! Register for the Summer Reading Program at: sandiego.gov/summerreading

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