Day Calendar

Need help with the computer?  Come in for one-on-one assistance.

Tech Academy for Girls

is bringing their program to the

Rancho Peñasquitos Branch Library!

According to the Mayo Clinic, "If stress has you anxious, tense and worried, consider meditation. Spending even a few minutes in meditation can restore your calm and inner peace."  Every Saturday except the 1st Saturday of the month.

Bluegrass Jams include bluegrass, old time, swing, rags and blues.  we play at a moderate to quick tempo.  Bring your instrument and join us!

Join our knitting circle for a fun and social knitting experience. Bring your knitting and share stories and knitting tips.

The Accordion Club meets at the University Community Branch Library on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month for rehearsal. The public is invited to come and watch as they play!

Low income families can take a computer class and qualify for a free computer.  Please visit the website of Computers 2 SD Kids for more information and to see if you qualify.  Space is limited, sign up is required.  Please arrive o

Zentangle is an easy-to-learn relaxing method of drawing beautiful images from structured patterns.  During the process you relax, focus, and get in a state of well being – healing art.

Join us as professional artist Joe Nyiri introduces a fun new project for children each session. Free and all supplies provided. For ages 5 and up.

Receive individual assistance with downloading library E-books to your device.

Every other Saturday at 10:00 a.m.

Please call or come in to sign up.

Do you need a computer but can't afford to buy one?  Sign-up for the C2SDK seminar where you will learn how to qualify and apply for a computer.  Registration required.

Bring in your baby or toddler for a storytime that will help children develop communication skills through storybooks and songs.

Choose from a variety of designs & characters to have painted on your face or arm by Sparkles the Clown.

Are you ready to party yourself into shape? Zumba® combines a high-energy cardiovascular workout with pulsating Latin music into a fun, calorie burning experience.

Join the Zumba craze! Find out what makes this fun workout such a hit. A towel and bottled water are recommended for our Zumba sessions.

Join us for a special STEAM Storytime program with local author of Nature Adventures, Linda Hawley!

Children can read aloud to trained and certified therapy dogs.  “Paws for Reading” is designed to help children improve their reading skills and confidence in reading out loud.  All therapy dogs are provided courtesy of Love on a Leash,

Kids can develop their artistic skills while enjoying a fun craft time.

Prácticas de meditación para disminuir la presión, el estrés y mejorar la salud total.

Sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer Duncan!

Come learn some simple signs and songs at this fun weekly event!

Fun crafts for the whole family! Anything from various paper crafts to making slime! All ages welcome! Younger children may need assistance from parents.

Express yourself in art using watercolors, crayons, markers and paints

Here it is again: the Summer Reading Program Grand Finale Celebration!  The Program was a success this year so we're partying in style!  Kids can enjoy snacks and refreshments, all the while playing video games, mini carnival games, blow

Prácticas de meditación para disminuir la presión, el estrés y mejorar la salud total.

Join the virtual reality technology movement that simulates experiences (like going on a roller coaster) using the Google Cardboard virtual reality viewer.

Legendary artist Eric “KING CRE8” Walker will conduct a workshop that guides participants through the process of drawing the various fonts and or elements used in graffiti and street art.

Come make a terrific craft at your library! (Kindergarten-4th grade)

Join artist Donna Davis in this fun and instructive class on acrylic painting. Flex your creative muscle! The class is free of charge and all supplies are included. Class size limited to 15 students.

Earn service hours and help the library make decisions about serving teens in our community. Meets once monthly. Free snacks! Ages 12-18. Interested?

Have you ever wanted to create imaginative computer-based 3-D graphics? Now’s your chance to design a bridge, a house, a monster, or anything else you can dream up.

Aspiring engineers: Want to learn how to use popular 3-D design software that’s widely used in a variety of engineering fields?

Get right up and personal with rocks and minerals and taste yummy treats inspired by Earth’s inner layers. Create desserts representing the three different rock types, and even grow sugar crystals themselves!

Learn how to download library eBooks to your eReader or computer. Quick tips & helpful hints to get the most out of your downloads. Bring your own eReader, tablet, or laptop.

Israel-Palestine Young Classical Musicians

Feature- length films with Daniel Barenboim, followed by moderated discussion

Meet animals from around the world and learn how they survive each and everyday.  From deserts to swamps, from hunting to hiding, animals are perfectly suited for the adventures they face in their homes no matter where in the world they live.

What makes an animal smart? What forces of evolution drive brains to become more complex? Many scientists believe the secret lies in our relationships.

Mariachi Ensemble (ages 10+) 

Kids make Lego creations. Be creative and have fun!

No sign-up needed. Appropriate for ages 3 to 8 years.

Join us for an afternoon of book making! Led by Miss Yvonne, you will create your own book-themed craft to take home and treasure! Theme changes monthly.

Ocean Beach local author, Barbara Houlton, has written two volumes describing the life and times at the house known as Villa Surf, which occupied what is now Sunset Cliffs Natural Park south of Ladera Street.  What happened with the house and

Need volunteer hours for school?  Join our Teen Council for a fun, community based volunteer program!

Need help understanding how to use your tablet or mobile phone? Bring in your device for hands-on, one-on-one help to answer general questions about your device. Learn how to access SDPL’s digital content and other eResources.

Julie Serences of Tierrasanta presents information about local bees. 

Learn about the natural history of 5 generation of bees.

New York Times bestselling authors, former federal prosecutor Lis Wiehl and San Diego's own Caitlin Rother, use new research and first-hand interviews to tell the heart-pounding story of Charles Manson’