Day Calendar

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I'll read in a way that'll keep 2nd and 3rd graders on the edge of their seats--funny stories, bios, fictional absurdities, nonfictional tall tales; whatever works.  The interactive element of the

I'll read in a way that'll keep 2nd and 3rd graders on the edge of their seats--funny stories, bios, fictional absurdities, nonfictional tall tales; whatever works.  The interactive element of the

Stop in to learn Japanese or improve your Japanese language skills!

If you have further questions regarding to the language class, please contact Cris Fitch at Cris.fitch@gmail.com

We welcome anyone to wants to learn and those who want to juggle with us! No experience or equipment is required.

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

Bring the littles and come for a fun dance party and storytime!  We will dance to fun songs, use egg shakers, and read a book!

Join us for an amazing experience at the library with a release of live butterflies!  

Enjoy storytime, crafts, followed by the butterfly release in our front lawn garden. 

Please join us for stories and songs every Saturday morning in the Children's Area at 10:00AM.

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

Free play with LEGO bricks encourages creativity and improves social skills. Designed for ages 5+

Monthly meeting of the UC Garden Club.

My Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, but to perform them as well!

Celebrate 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten where all families are welcome - finishers, beginners & everyone in between!

Travel the world through different art techniques and styles on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, alongside professional artist Mel Clarkston.

My Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, but to perform them as well!

Join us every Saturday morning for some fun with legos and rokenbox! All materials will be provided. Children can save what they build at the library and continue to build on it every week all month long!

Join us each Saturday for a crafty morning!  Create something new, while supplies last. 

Let's get creative! Make a fun craft to take home after story time. Best for kids age 3-6 years old. 

 Instruction and all supplies are provided for by the Paradise Hills Branch Library.  

Literature Comes to Life brings a special "Rainbow Fish" themed program where the children wear beautifully colorful costumes (provided) and help act out the delightful stories. There will be many characters for the children to portray! 

Ages 5-12

Calling all builders!  Put your creativity to the test and show us your Lego building skills.  

Garden Club for 3rd-5th graders. Limit 20. While supplies last.

Join us for this free community event. Live performances, lion dancing, free activities, light up the night with colorful lanterns, and mooncakes!

Saturdays starting at 11:00am.

Legos will be provided.

Sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer from Signs at Play!

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

Come and play chess with other families in the area! Level UP Enrichment is hosting a FREE chess club, providing boards, pieces, and one of our great instructors to help you level UP your chess!

I'll show kids how to draw basic shapes.  Then we'll add other elements to those shapes to create popular objects like people, bunnies, cars, fish, caterpillars, houses, etc..  Throughout the lessen I'll have them color parts of those ob

I'll show kids how to draw basic shapes.  Then we'll add other elements to those shapes to create popular objects like people, bunnies, cars, fish, caterpillars, houses, etc..  Throughout the lessen I'll have them color parts of those ob

Creator Club encourages children to be creative by designing, and building.

Today's Challenge: Design and create a custom notebook from a basic composition notebook.

While supplies last.

Michelangelo was an Italian High Renaissance sculptor, painter, architect and poet. We will take a look at his life and work considered by some scholars to be one of the greatest artists of his age and perhaps of all time.

September 22^nd marks the birthday of both Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, the central characters in J.R.R. Tolkien's classic fantasy books, The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

6 weeks story telling workshops for veterans and their families/caregivers.

The Page Turners will be discussing Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller.

Description of Event

Students ages 4-16 will engage in exciting, hands-on robotics programs that help them become science and technology leaders, as well as well-rounded contributors to society.

Casual public chess meet, open to all skill levels. Chess club is for ages 7-17. 

Do you want to learn how to play chess? Do you already know how to play and are looking for the perfect place to play? Join us every Saturday for a fun game of chess with friends at Rancho Bernardo Library!

Sometimes known as a Surrealist painter, Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) is probably Mexico’s best known artist, known for her vibrant colors, unflinching self portraiture, and celebration of the indigenous culture.

Crafting Culture: An Afternoon of Crafts & Connection

Love international films? Join us for a new film series featuring Iranian films (in Farsi with subtitles). Each screening is followed by a group discussion.