Mission Valley Library Events – June 12 – July 9, 2015

Assemblymember Weber’s mobile office
Monday, June 15, 10 a.m. – noon

Connect with Assemblymember Shirley Weber’s staff 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.

‘Ask the Lawyer’ free legal clinic
First Tuesday of the month, 6 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
First and third Tuesdays, 3:30 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.

Film forum: ‘The Lady from Shanghai’
Wednesday, June 24, 6 p.m.

Free screening of this 1948 film starring Orson Welles, Everett Sloane and Rita Hayworth. Discussion after film.

Friends of the Library meeting
Third Wednesday, 6 p.m.

Monthly meeting of the group. 

Knit-a-Bit
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 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 – 11:30 a.m.

Preschoolers are invited to a storytime, then a fun craft.

Sumi-E art class
Wednesdays, 2:30 – 5 p.m.

Learn the classical Japanese style of ink and brush. 

Summer reading program events

Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.

Weekly music, magic, science and animal performances for all ages.

Tai Chi class

Thursdays, 2 – 4 p.m.

Designed for adults over 55 teaching strategies for exercise and relaxation in addition to Tai Chi. 

Toddler storytime
Fridays, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

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

Yoga for kids

First and third Mondays, 1 – 2 p.m.

Yoga for toddlers starts at 1 p.m. and yoga for preschoolers starts at 1:30 p.m. – both teaching kids how to calm themselves, develop strong bodies and build a foundation for well-being.

Yoga for adults and teens
Tuesdays (except second Tuesday of the month), 6 – 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. 

Zumba Basic
Mondays, 4 – 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 – 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.