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.

December 2019

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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).

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. 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.

Kids get to build a delightful and delectable holiday treat. Gingerbread houses will be provided; each participant is asked to bring one unopened bag of candy to share with the group. Recommended for children 3-12 years old. Younger children will need adult supervision. Advance online registration is REQUIRED; (==> Click Here <==) to register.

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.

Come watch Elf (2003, PG, 97 minutes) on our big screen while enjoying tasty popcorn!

Plot: After accidentally falling into Santa Claus' gift sack a human baby is raised at the North Pole, growing up to believe he is an elf. Due to his large size, the "elf" causes chaos in Santa's workshop, forcing Kris Kringle to send him on a mission to find his human roots.

We show films on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month. The film on the 2nd Friday is selected by library staff, while the film on the 4th Friday is selected by customers' votes. (See the announcement, below, for the 4th Friday Movie.) Please let us know if there is a film that you'd like to see at the PB Library!

Learn how to etch on glass in this free hands-on workshop! Make and take home your creation. This craft activity is intended for adults, but kids are welcome to assist. Supplies are limited so advance registration is required. Advance online registration is required. (==> Click Here <==) to register.

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 and the 3rd Saturday 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.

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.

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 and the 3rd Saturday of every month.

Just like last year, the Pacific Beach/Taylor Branch Library will be open between Christmas Day and New Year's Day, although some activities are cancelled. Exceptions to normal library hours are:

• Monday, December 23 through Thursday, January 2: Do Your Homework @ The Library is suspended; DYH@L will resume on Monday, January 6
• Tuesday, December 24: All city libraries have early hours: 9:30 am — 6:00 pm
• Wednesday, December 25: All city libraries are closed for Christmas Day and will reopen on Thursday, December 26 for the remainder of the week
• Tuesday, December 31: All city libraries have early hours: 9:30 am — 6:00 pm
• Wednesday, January 1: All city libraries are closed for New Year's Day and will reopen on Thursday, January 2
• Thursday, January 2: Normal hours, events, activities, and bookstore operations will resume

Note: The outside book return will be open at all branches every day during the end-of-the-year holidays for the convenience of patrons who need to return checked-out material to the library.

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.

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.

Give the gift of life when the Blood Mobile comes to the Pacific Beach Library. Walk-ins are welcome, or make an appointment at (==> MYSDBB.org/schedule <==), or call 1-800-4MY-SDBB.

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 for a film to celebrate the New Year. 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, December 27 are:

• About A Boy (2002, PG-13, 118 minutes)
  Hugh Grant plays a bachelor who learns to grow up. Charming, emotionally rich comedy-drama, adapted from Nick Hornby's novel.
  
  
• Trading Places (1983, R, 118 minutes)
  A wealthy investment broker unwittingly switches roles with a canny street hustler as part of a wager orchestrated by two billionaire brothers, and then teaming up to exact revenge on the tycoons.

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 Pacific Beach Book Discussion Group welcomes you to join us on the first Wednesday of every month. At January's meeting we will meet to select books for 2020. February's selection will be Educated by Tara Westover.

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