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.

July 2019 ( PDF Calendar & Text | JPG Calendar | JPG Text )

Interested in what's happening at ALL San Diego Public Library branches, including the Central Library? If so, (==> Click Here <==).

The Pacific Beach/Taylor Library's annual Summer Reading Program begins on June 1 and continues through August 31. By reading either 10 books or 10 hours, readers of all ages can earn prizes when they log their reading. (==> Click Here <==) for details and to register online; otherwise please visit the PB Library's circulation desk.

This year's theme is It's Showtime at Your Library. Free events for children, teens, and adults will be presented throughout the Summer Reading Program.

He's back! For the third year in a row, for the entire month of July, Waldo will be hiding inside all 36* branches of the San Diego Public Library System! Can you find him? Pick up your official passport at any SDPL branch or the Library Shop inside the Central Library and see how many you can find—All Free. For each Waldo you find, you'll receive a stamp in your passport and that branch's collectible button. Each branch has designed their own unique button to commemorate the hunt. Collect all 36* and win great prizes including Where's Waldo books, Library Shop gift cards, and other amazing perks including 36% off any purchase in the Library Shop on the day you turn your passport and entry into our Waldo Champion Grand Prize Raffle for the chance to win a $200 gift card to the Library Shop! Can't do all 36*? Don't sweat it; you can still bring your passport to the Library Shop before August 1st to be entered into a prize raffle for one three $50 Library Shop gift cards, free books, discounts, and other prizes.

This year we'll have all new button designs (and we've made double the number of buttons!), new and improved Waldo Champion Lanyards, and an Exclusive Gold Medal designed and 3D printed inside the Central Library's Innovation Lab for those who visit all 36* branches! One-of-a-Kind Gold Buttons are back as well—each branch has only one and, if you're lucky enough to get it, bring it to the Library Shop to receive a special prize. Plus, this year we're adding top-secret limited-edition Chrome Buttons. No one knows how many exist in the wild—or even what branch they turn up in. Can you help solve the mystery of where all 36 are hiding???

Share your journey through the San Diego Public Library's diverse city-wide system with us by tagging @libraryshopsd on the social media platform of your choice and by using the hashtag #WALDOSDPL.

*Important Note: The Tierrasanta Branch Library Will Be Closed for the month of July so please visit the Serra Mesa branch to receive your Tierrasanta passport stamp and collectible button.

You are invited to an art exhibit New Paintings: Considering Van Gogh the Man by beloved painter and art instructor Joe Nyiri. This exhibition will be on display in the Taylor Gallery/Community Room of the Pacific Beach Library from June 16 through August 16.

An Artists' Reception will be held on Sunday, June 16, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served. Admission is free.

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 1:30 PM 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.

Enjoy free family-friendly activities in the park, then shortly after the sun sets (~8pm) watch a screening under the stars of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018, PG, 117 min), Academy Award winner for Best Animated Feature. Free Bike Valet service will be provided, courtesy of the the Friends of the Pacific Beach Library. Please bring your own lawn chairs and/or blankets.

Plot: Spider Man meets many different versions of himself when a gateway into the multiverse opens up.

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.

Young artists can share their poems/songs/dreams/talent at this Open Mic night for Transitional Aged Youth (ages 16 to 25).

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.

The 2019 Summer Reading Program continues with Tiki Tangles Art Class. Join us as we learn the Zentangle Method and make a Robot Bookmark. Supplies are provided. 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.

This Summer's Reading Program theme is It's Showtime at Your Library, so enjoy a free screening of a film about show business most Friday afternoons at 2:00pm! Today's movie is Almost Famous. A 15-year-old boy with an overprotective mother hits the road with an up-and-coming rock band in 1973 after being assigned to write an article for Rolling Stone magazine. (2000, R, 122 min). Popcorn will be served.

Join us as we celebrate Harry Potter's Birthday. We'll have fun activities to mark the occasion! Children (and adults too) are encouraged to dress up as their favorite character from the series. Children 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

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.

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.

Help build a safer community by coming out at night to the PB Library's Cass Street Plaza and getting to know your neighbors, police, and elected officials better! Come to eat and enjoy activities.

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 August's meeting we will discuss Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant by Anne Tyler. Copies are available for check-out at the PB Library's Circulation Desk. September's selection will be The Sound of Gravel by Ruth Wariner.

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.

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.

Young artists can share their poems/songs/dreams/talent at this Open Mic night for Transitional Aged Youth (ages 16 to 25).

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

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