Covered California Informational Session

Saturdays, Jan. 10 and 24, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Are you uninsured? Is your insurance too expensive? Would you like to change your plan? Are you about to lose the plan you already have? We can help! Have a one-on-one session with an advisor from the nonprofit San Diegans for Healthcare Coverage and learn how you may be eligible for Medi-Cal or subsidized private insurance under the Affordable Care Act. It’s not too late to take advantage of government subsidies, and they cover more people than you might think.

Stay Strange presents: I Eat People – Children’s Monster Art

Saturday, Jan. 10, 3 p.m.

Opening reception for the art show will feature paintings, drawings, video, music and more.

Assemblymember Weber’s Mobile Office

Tuesday, Jan. 13, 6 – 8 p.m.

Connect with Assemblymember Shirley Weber’s staff here in your community, get help with any problems you are having with public agencies, ask questions about legislation and learn about state and local services. Issues that staff can assist with include renter’s and homeowner’s assistance programs, property tax issues, consumer complaints, unemployment and disability insurance. No need to make an appointment; just stop in.  

Film Forum: “A.C.O.D.”

Wednesday, Jan. 28, 6 p.m.

Free screening of the film starring Adam Scott, Richard Jenkins and Catherine O’Hara followed by discussion.

“Ask the Lawyer” Free Legal Clinic

First Tuesday of the month, 6 to 7 p.m.

Join attorney Mark Miller the first Tuesday of every month to talk about your legal issues and learn about your options. No appointment is necessary; just show up with your questions.

Baby Signs Storytime

Second and fourth Mondays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Parents often wonder, “What is my baby thinking?” There is a way to find out: Teaching your baby some basic signs using American Sign Language will fill the gap. Communication is said to be the foundation of a solid relationship; learning to sign with your baby will build that bond early and provide you a bridge from infancy to childhood.

Book Club

Third Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.

Call the library at 858-573-5007 for more information on the latest book.

Tejer un poco

Second and fourth Wednesdays, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Bring your own knit or crochet project to work on while spending time with others who share your talent.

Paws for Reading

Second and fourth Mondays, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

New readers can get some valuable practice time with a very non-judgmental certified therapy dog, courtesy of the nonprofit Love on a Leash. Try out those longer words — dogs don’t care if you get them wrong. They just want to hear you read.

Preschool Storytime and Craft

Thursdays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Preschoolers are invited to a storytime, then a fun craft right afterwards!

Sumi-E Art Class

Wednesdays, 2:30 to 5 p.m.

Learn the classical Japanese style of ink and brush.

Toddler Storytime

Fridays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Storytime designed for toddlers, featuring songs, rhymes, and finger plays.

Yoga for Adults and Teens

Tuesdays, 6 to 7 p.m.

Are you looking for a workout program that’s easy to learn, requires little or no equipment and soothes your soul while toning your body? If strengthening your cardiovascular system, toning and stretching your muscles and improving your mental fitness are on your to-do list, then yoga is for you.

Yoga for Kids

First and third Mondays, 1 to 2 p.m. [Note: No class on Jan. 19]

Kids will learn how to calm and quiet themselves, develop strong and healthy bodies and set a foundation for lifelong well-being in a relaxed and fun environment.

Zumba Basic

Mondays, 4 to 5 p.m.

Join the Zumba craze. Find out what makes this fun workout such a hit. A towel and bottled water are recommended for Zumba sessions.

Zumba Gold

Fridays, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Zumba Gold is a lower impact version of our Zumba Basic class on Mondays, but just as fun. The moves have been carefully designed to be easy to follow by participants of any size or age.

Note: The library is closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 19