The Friends of the Pacific Beach Library (FOPBL) exists to support the operation of the Pacific Beach/Taylor Branch Library. The Friends, through volunteer services, assists library patrons, hosts special events, operates a used book sale, and provides financial support for acquisitions and community activities.

Chartered under the auspices of the Friends of the San Diego Public Library, the Friends of the Pacific Beach Library is an official §501(c)(3) non-profit, educational organization. As such, donations made to the Friends are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law under Internal Revenue Service tax regulations.

The Friends of the Pacific Beach Library meet on the second Wednesday of the month at 3:00 p.m. in the Library's Meeting Room/Gallery. Meetings are held every month except June, July, August, and December.

Please feel free to explore this web site to learn about the services provided by the Friends and by the Pacific Beach/Taylor Branch Library itself.

A printable monthly calendar is available that shows all events scheduled to be held at the Pacific Beach Library. Also, for ease of reference, the second page of the calendar lists events categorized by age group and general area of interest. Please click on the link below to download or view the calendar. For patrons who prefer a pre-printed calendar on paper, please ask one of the library's staff members to print one out for you when you come to visit the library.

January 2020

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You are invited to an art exhibit Art for the Common Dog by artist Steve Webb, who paints in a contemporary expressionist style. This exhibition showcases both residential landscapes and whimsical views from a dog's perspective. This exhibition will be on display in the Taylor Gallery/Community Room of the Pacific Beach Library from November 16 (2019) through January 24 (2020).

Readers of all ages can earn prizes when they log that they've read 5 books or 5 hours between January 1 and January 31. Prizes will include a pass for two to the Maritime Museum of San Diego (while supplies last). Sign up online during January at sandiego.gov/WinterReading (==> Click Here <==).

Free Tutoring Help is available at the Pacific Beach Library for students in grades K-12. Tutoring Help starts Monday, August 26, 2019 and ends on June 11, 2020, with breaks for holidays. Regular hours are:

Support your library while shopping for bargain books, DVD movies, audio books, music CDs, and an occasional special treasure.

Indoor Book Sale: A selection of gently used hardcover and softcover books is available for purchase at bargain prices inside the Pacific Beach Library whenever the library is open. This book sale benefits the Friends of the Pacific Beach Library which, in turn, benefits the library as well as many of the programs offered by the library. Look for the sale books across from the circulation desk near the Reed Street entrance. Payment can be made at the circulation desk.

Outdoor Book Sale: The Friends' Book Sale is conducted outside the library on the Cass Street Plaza, on Mondays from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Wednesdays from 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM and Saturdays from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM every week. The Outdoor Book Sale will be cancelled during City holidays, will be moved inside the library in the event of inclement weather, and may close early when it gets too dark to see outside. If uncertain, please call the library at 858-581-9934 to verify if the book sale will be held that day.

Practice deep breathing, gentle movements, and stretching to promote vitality, improved balance, a stronger immune system, and better circulation. Qigong is held every Tuesday at 11:30 am - 12:30 pm.

Learn how to knit so that we can KNIT our community together while we work on our own projects. Please bring yarn, needles, and your project and join Eileen Adler on the 3rd Tuesday of every month.

Stories and songs and a craft . . . oh my! Pajama Storytime and Craft is held every Tuesday evening. Recommended for children 3-7. Either pajamas or regular clothes may be worn.

Monta Briant, local mommy and author of Baby Sign Language Basics and Sign, Sing, and Play will sign stories and lead us in songs, fingerplays, and games and share tips on using sign language as an early communication tool with preverbal babies and toddlers. Sign-A-Story Circle Time is held on the 4th Thursday of every month, except November and December.

Learn leg strengthening exercises to help your balance and posture. Chairs are also available for seated exercises. Balance Strong is held every Thursday at noon - 1:00 pm for adults and older adults.

On the 4th Friday of each month we screen a film that has been selected by the members of our community. This month, we invite you to vote to select which classic film starring Cary Grant we'll show on our big screen. Vote in-person at the PB Library's Circulation Desk, online in our Facebook poll, or by emailing your vote to cwainwright@sandiego.gov. The movie choices for Friday, January 24 are:

• His Girl Friday (1940, NR, 92 minutes)
  An editor tries to keep his ace reporter (also his ex-wife) from remarrying in an attempt to win her back. A rewrite of Ben Hecht-Charles MacArthur's play "The Front Page."
  
  
• To Catch A Thief (1955, PG, 103 minutes)
  A retired jewel thief will be arrested unless he can trap the copycat burglar who has taken up serial-stealing on the French Riviera.

The Friends of the Pacific Beach Library's Library Music Series features a free concert at the Taylor Library on the fourth Sunday of each month during the concert season, October to June (except December), from 2-3pm. This month we feature a concert by award-winning jazz flutist Holly Hofmann and legendary jazz pianist Mike Wofford playing selections from the Great American Songbook. Admission is free; but donations are gladly accepted. (==> Click Here <==) to visit the Friends of the Pacific Beach Library Concert Webpage for details about our Free Concert Series.

Come, sit down, and put a piece into a jigsaw puzzle. Everyone is welcome. Enjoy the camaraderie of working together to create something beautiful. No skill needed — exciting jigsaw puzzles will be waiting for your attention. Puzzle party is held on the 4th Monday of every month staring at 10 AM.

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and the symptoms aren't always obvious. Attend a free health workshop to discuss important risk factors, understand the role of family history in your own heart health, and learn preventive lifestyle practices to support your heart.

Advance registration is required. To register, please call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277) or visit sharp.com/citywellness. This workshop is presented by Sharp HealthCare. Sharp HealthCare is proud to be the official Health and Wellness Partner of the City of San Diego. District 2 Councilmember Jennifer Campbell is a proud supporter of this workshop.

Stories and songs for preschoolers (ages 2-5).

Kids can improve their literacy skills by reading aloud to certified therapy dogs. Wagging Tales meets on the first Saturday of every month at 10:30 AM, and is held in the Children's Area.

Let's play chess! Do you prefer slow chess, blitz chess, clock, or no clock? We've got you covered. We will play friendly casual chess in the Community Room. Later, depending on group interest, we may have some fun tournaments. All ages and skill levels are welcome.

Chess at the Beach will be offered on the 1st Tuesday of every month, and will be held in the Pacific Beach Library Community Room from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Players of all ages and levels of experience are welcome for casual play. Please bring a chess set if you have one.

For this special 1-day book sale, the Friends of the Pacific Beach Library is offering 50% off most items in the Friends' Used Bookstore. Don't miss this great bargain!

The Friends of the Pacific Beach Library meets every month (except July, August and December) in the Library's Meeting Room/Gallery to discuss business, events, and other matters of interest to the FOPBL and to the Pacific Beach Library. Attendance is open to anyone. Drop in and see how you might be able to help support your library!

The PB Book Discussion Group welcomes you to join us on the first Wednesday of every month. At February's meeting we will discuss Educated by Tara Westover. Copies are available for check-out at the PB Library's Circulation Desk.

With fun poses for parents and kids, Toddler Yoga also includes stories and a bit of singing! Toddler Yoga is held on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month. Please bring your own towel or yoga mat.

Stories and songs for preschoolers (ages 2-5).

Chair Yoga promotes stretching, strengthening and improves balance, increases circulation, enhances mental clarity and provides peace and relaxation. Please wear comfortable clothes; it is best to practice bare-footed or with socks. Chair Yoga is held on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of every month from 10 to 11 AM.

Toddlers will learn basic dance and movement skills, creative expression, coordination, and self-control while dancing to popular children's songs. Dance Party is normally held on the 2nd Thursday of every month; occasional exceptions occur.

Join us after Dance Party for a short film on the library's Big Screen! Our Community Room will be transformed into a theater where children are welcome to enjoy films, fun, and friendship together. Baby Blockbusters is normally held on the 2nd Thursday of every month; occasional exceptions occur.

Learn how to knit so that we can KNIT our community together while we work on our own projects. Please bring yarn, needles, and your project and join Eileen Adler on the 3rd Tuesday of every month.

With fun poses for parents and kids, Toddler Yoga also includes stories and a bit of singing! Toddler Yoga is held on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month. Please bring your own towel or yoga mat.

Chair Yoga promotes stretching, strengthening and improves balance, increases circulation, enhances mental clarity and provides peace and relaxation. Please wear comfortable clothes; it is best to practice bare-footed or with socks. Chair Yoga is held on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of every month from 10 to 11 AM.

All skill levels are welcome to participate in this Spanish conversation group. Hablamos is held on the third Friday of every month from 1:00 to 2:00 PM.

Pacific Beach / Taylor Branch Library
4275 Cass Street
San Diego, CA 92109