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.

Multiple versions of a downloadable monthly calendar are available that show all events scheduled to be held at the Pacific Beach Library. The calendars may be viewed, saved on your computer or mobile device, or printed for use throughout the month. Also, for ease of reference, the PDF and JPG versions of the calendar list events categorized by age group and general area of interest. Please click on one of the links 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.

November 2018 ( PDF Calendar & Text | JPG Calendar | JPG Text )

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Kids: Express artistically what freedom and civil rights mean to you! The winner's artwork will be printed as a bookmark to distribute in the Pacific Beach Library in 2019. Teachers and schools are encouraged to participate as a class project. Pick up an entry form at the Circulation Desk in the PB Library.

The whole is greater than the sum of the parts in L'chaim, on exhibition in the Taylor Gallery November 17 through January 30. Artist Sarah Cusey describes this piece as a "living work of art, continually shifting and growing as pieces are added, then find their way into someone's home." An Artists' Reception, including an art project for families in attendance, will be held on Saturday, November 17, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Admission is free.

We've moved our movies to selected Mondays at 2pm! On the 2nd Monday of every month we'll show a staff pick, and the film for the 4th Monday will be chosen by customer vote from a selection of customer nominated movies. Come in to the PB Library to help us select which film to show on the library's big screen!

Nominate the movie of your choice by contacting the PB Library Circulation Desk in person, by phone (858) 581-9934, or by email PBStaff@sandiego.gov. Nominations are closed and candidate movies are announced on the 1st of the month. Voting will take place on the 2nd Monday of the month during the 2nd Monday Movie showing. Candidates for the next 4th Monday Movie, on Monday, November 26, are:

• Home for the Holidays (1995, PG-13, 103 minutes)
  Claudia Larson is heading home for yet another chaotic and exasperating family Thanksgiving; but a new visitor offers some interesting possibilities. If they can duck the flying turkeys, this romance may just have a chance.
  
  
• Lawrence of Arabia (1962, PG, 222 minutes)
  An epic historical drama based upon the life of T.E. Lawrence. This film was nominated for 10 Oscars, and won 7. Stars Peter O'Toole in the title role.
  
  
• Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (1987, R-rated, 92 minutes)
  A man must struggle to travel home for Thanksgiving with an obnoxious slob of a shower curtain ring salesman as his only companion. Stars Steve Martin and John Candy.
  
  
• War Horse (2011, PG-13, 146 minutes)
  Set before and during World War I, it tells of the journey of Joey, a bay Thoroughbred horse raised by British teenager Albert, as he is bought by the British Army, leading him to encounter numerous individuals and owners throughout Europe, all the while experiencing the tragedies of the war happening around him.

Free Tutoring Help is available at the Pacific Beach Library for students in grades K-8. Tutoring Help starts Monday, August 27, 2018 and continues to early June 2019. Free meals are provided for kids under 18 years old. 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 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Wednesdays from 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM and Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM every week. The Outdoor Book Sale is cancelled during City holidays, 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.

Learn leg strengthening exercises to help your balance and posture. Chairs are also available for seated exercises. 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.

Holiday hours for the Pacific Beach/Taylor Branch Library for the week of Thanksgiving are:

• Mon, Nov 19: Library open regular hours (9:30 am - 6:00 pm); No DYH@L; Outdoor Book Sale open
• Tue, Nov 20: Library open regular hours (11:30 am - 8:00 pm); No DYH@L
• Wed, Nov 21: Library open adjusted hours (9:30 am - 6:00 pm); No DYH@L; Outdoor Book Sale closed
• Thu, Nov 22: Library closed; No DYH@L
• Fri, Nov 23: Library open regular hours (9:30 am - 6:00 pm)
• Sat, Nov 24: Library open regular hours (9:30 am - 6:00 pm); Outdoor Book Sale closed
• Sun, Nov 25: Library open regular hours (12:30 pm - 5:00 pm)

Normal hours resume Sunday, November 25. Note: The outside book return will be open every day for the convenience of patrons who need to return checked-out material to the library.

The Friends of the Pacific Beach Library's annual Library Music Series features a free concert at the Taylor Library on the 4th Sunday of the month. This month music from Spain and Easterrn Europe will be presented by two gifted guitarists: Fred Benedetti and George Svoboda. Admission is free; but donations are gladly accepted. (==> Click Here <==) to visit the Friends of the Pacific Beach Library Concert Webpage for details about the Free Concert Series, including a schedule for the 2018-2019 concert season.

On the 4th Monday of each month we screen a film that has been selected by the members of our community. This month, we invite you to vote on a World War I or Thanksgiving film for us to show. You can vote in-person at the PB Library's Circulation Desk, online in our Facebook poll, or by emailing your vote to cwainwright@sandiego.gov. Please feel free to share your suggestions as to what we will show on Monday, December 24. For the November 26 movie, voting choices are:

• Home for the Holidays (1995, PG-13, 103 minutes)
  Claudia Larson is heading home for yet another chaotic and exasperating family Thanksgiving; but a new visitor offers some interesting possibilities. If they can duck the flying turkeys, this romance may just have a chance.
  
  
• Lawrence of Arabia (1962, PG, 222 minutes)
  An epic historical drama based upon the life of T.E. Lawrence. This film was nominated for 10 Oscars, and won 7. Stars Peter O'Toole in the title role.
  
  
• Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (1987, R-rated, 92 minutes)
  A man must struggle to travel home for Thanksgiving with an obnoxious slob of a shower curtain ring salesman as his only companion. Stars Steve Martin and John Candy.
  
  
• War Horse (2011, PG-13, 146 minutes)
  Set before and during World War I, it tells of the journey of Joey, a bay Thoroughbred horse raised by British teenager Albert, as he is bought by the British Army, leading him to encounter numerous individuals and owners throughout Europe, all the while experiencing the tragedies of the war happening around him.

Get ready to explore current rocket science and rocket design. The class will culminate in the creation and launch of a testable paper rocket model. Earth-bound space exploration has never been so fun!

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.

Seated stretching and joint work to promote muscle development. Seated Strength is held every Thursday.

November 30th is the last day for kids to turn in their entry for the Civil Rights Bookmark Art Contest.

Kids: Express artistically what freedom and civil rights mean to you! The winner's artwork will be printed as a bookmark to distribute in the Pacific Beach Library in 2019. Teachers and schools are encouraged to participate as a class project. Pick up an entry form at the Circulation Desk in the PB Library.

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 PB Book Discussion Group welcomes you to join us on the first Wednesday of every month. At December's meeting we will discuss Sapiens by Yuval N. Harari. Copies are available for check-out at the PB Library's Circulation Desk. In January we will meet to select books for 2019.

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 held on the 2nd Thursday of every month.

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 held on the 2nd Thursday 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.

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!

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