Upcoming Events

A 45-minute Storytime for young children including books and music with the addition of American Sign Language signs with Jennifer Duncan from Signs at Play.

Join us weekly for 30 minutes for songs, stories, and sign language followed by 30 minutes of free play and snacks.

This is a free program for parents and their babies/toddlers. 

Improve your English language skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. Whether you're a beginner or looking to polish your conversational English, this group is perfect for practicing with fellow language enthusiasts.

Join us for an hour fun of artistic exploration and creativity!

Offering a variety of hands-on activities that will inspire their imagination and creativity.

Recommended ages 3 and up.

Dementia increases the risk of falls, and this practical skills class shares strategies for helping a person maintain strength, balance, and reducing that risk. FREE & open to the community!

December 13th we will enjoy a Potluck Lunch and select titles for 2025!

The Daytime Book Club meets monthly to discuss the selected title - interesting and fun conversations ensue!

Welcome families to Stay and Play. This program is focused towards children 0-5 years old and their caregivers.

Would you like to learn to knit, crochet, do needlework or just spend time with other creators?

Bring your current project to work on, or if new to the hobbies, we'll help you get going!

All young children and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs and rhymes. Held outdoors on the grass, bring a blanket or chair.  No Registration required. We hope to see you there!

Kids: Get ready to engage your artistic imagination! We'll have a variety of art supplies like tissue paper, sequins, pompoms, glue, crayons, markers, and more, for young artists to create whatever their hearts desire.

Join Lois for chair yoga, gentle toning with weights and bands and balance work.   **Brought to you by the Friends of the Allied Gardens/Benjamin Branch Library**

Ever wondered about the Central Library? Are you a frequent visitor and want to learn more? Or are you from out of town, and just here for the day?

Join Ms Jennifer from signs at Play! for weekly sign language learning and fun!

Establish non-verbal communication skills with your little one by learning basic signs and to expand your signing vocabulary in this engaging storytime.

 The Commission on the Status of Women meets the second Friday of each month from 12-2 PM to help advise the mayor, City Council, and other agencies of City government of the needs and problems of women in the San Diego area.

The Southern Caregiver Resource Center will table at the library to offer information and resources to the community about caregiver support services. 

This class provides students with an understanding of the Breath-Mind-Body dynamic and its relationship to health and wellness during the aging process.  Students learn breathing techniques for self-care, mental resilience, and physical relax

Instructors are from Silver Age Yoga. Designed so that seniors can safely participate at their level of comfort. Every class utilizes chairs. 

Come play American Mah Jongg - a game of skill, strategy, and luck!

Experienced and novice players welcome.

Instructor Carol Shapiro will be on hand to teach you.

Fall Classes 2024

Join us for game night and play friendly tabletop board games like Ticket to Ride, Scrabble, Catan, Azul, Monopoly, and Uno.

A Library for All Program.

On select Fridays, learners of all ages can enjoy stories, songs, and sensory art.

Enjoy anime? So do we! Join us and watch anime!

Southern California Ballet is partnering with the Rancho Bernardo Branch Library for “Dancing Through the Pages,” a program that allows children to explore movement and dance through storytelling!