Day Calendar

Stop by for FREE Tax Preparation help generously provided by AARP.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax preparation to anyone of any age - especially if you are 50 or older or can't afford paid tax preparation.

Do you have basic computer and technology questions? Need help with eBooks, emailing, printing, or basic web searching? Drop in to the Reference Desk Area for help from one of our staff members!

Credits goes to Crunchyroll LLC for letting us stream Anime for our Able Adults at the library. Come join us, chillax, watch different Anime and discuss Art, mangas and Japanese cultures.

Kids will learn about spring at this special storytime.  Featured stories will introduce simple concepts like snow melting, grass turning green, and flowers growing.  This program is designed for children ages 2-4.

A story time designed for toddlers, featuring stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays.

Sensory play. Join us outside to play with our new sensory tables. Mud play, sand play, and more!

Join us in the patio. Bring your own book or as library staff for a recommendation. 

Tea & coffee provided. 

We will pass out “tickets” right before storytime.

Special storytime for Nowruz Celebration!

Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play at Toddler Storytime!  Come and build essential early literacy skills and foster a love of reading. Designed for children ages 1-3.

In this highly interactive, music-based storytime program, children have the opportunity to make music, learn beats, and dance and move to the sounds. All ages are welcome to attend.

We are providing activities for adults to choose from: board games, adult coloring, puzzles, etc.  Choose your activity and socialize with others. 

Bilingual.

Join us on the Taylor Greene to sing, dance, and move along to favorite kids songs.

Learn signs to use with your child! Signing fun with songs, stories, and finger plays as well as tips for using sign language as a preverbal communication tool with your little one.

Mind and Body Fitness is done mostly standing or in a chair. No mats required.
Space is limited to 25 people per class.

Be sure to get to the library a little early, this class fills up fast!

Join us in the library's spacious community room where we can all safely space out for a Storytime with Miss Melissa or Miss Jennifer appropriate for preschoolers.

Opens for shopping

Ages 0-3

Join us for story time, healthy snacks, and play time geared for young children and their caregivers.  This special time is dedicated to early literacy, fine motor skills, and problem solving through play.  

Toddler Story Time in Kensington Park will be held at 10:30am. There will be stories, songs, and bubbles! Join the fun!

This bilingual program is designed for preschool children to experience both English and German in a fun, engaging setting. During each session, we will read stories and sing in both languages. 

This storytime that supports cognitive development, social development physical growth, language development, sensory and motor development for your child incorporating playtime. Sensory Friendly. 

Ms. Jackie reads fun stories and sings songs followed by craft time.

Cooking class for babies, toddlers, kindergarteners, and parents. Learn how to make yummy snacks you will get to eat. It is free for family, first come first served, while supplies last.

We will pass out “tickets” right before storytime.

Participate in a group training class where you will practice your sensory -motor skills, balance, coordination, processing skills, and more to enhance your cognitive, physical, social, and emotional wellbeing through an integrated proven approach

Have you been thinking about your life and want some sense of direction in moving forward?

A gathering of intermediate & advanced players who want to enjoy a few rounds of mahjong together!

Materials are provided

Join us on the 3rd Wednesday of the month for our LEGO storytime with Mr. Victor. This special storytime is meant to foster creativity though the use of LEGO and storytelling.

What critical documents should we all have on file as we age?

Ages 0-3

Encourage social skills through play while meeting other caregivers.  

Bring a mat and towel to enjoy a calming and gentle yoga experience.

No registration necessary.

Presented by Healthy Adventures.

Join us for Pre-school and elementary story time and craft. 

What is your plan for aging? Who will make decisions on your behalf if you are unable to? What can you do now to support your ability to successfully age in your own home? What should you consider when considering Assisted Living?

If you have a love for writing and would like to develop your skills, this workshop is an excellent place for you. You will write short stories and poetry, share your work with others and discover other's work.

Join us on the Patio outside the children's room for arts and crafts after school every Wednesday at 2pm.

Activities are designed for school age children.  Young kids may require parent assistance.

The Sustainability and Mobility Department (SuMo) recently released the City’s first Mobility Master Plan (MMP) for public review and comment.

All are welcome to attend this monthly meeting of the Friends of the Rancho Peñasquitos Branch Library.

Finish out the school day at the University Heights Branch Library as Miss Helene, the Youth Services Librarian, presents some energizing and entertaining stories, favorite children's songs, musical instruments, and some creative arts & crafts

Join us every Wednesday for games and snacks! Play fun board games, card games, and more!

Join us for story-inspired stretches, music, and child-friendly props! We conclude by using our breath to transition from silly to calm. Please bring a mat or towel.

Ages 3-8.  

Join the Robert Frost Society and the Library Foundation San Diego for five days of poetry workshops, talks, and readings to celebrate the 150th birthday of Robert Frost, born March 26, 1874. All events are free and open to the public.

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.

Join us for a thoughtful & lively discussion of the novel When Stars are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed

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.

Children's violin classes. 

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 8th: 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.

Why be BORED when there is BOARD Game Club every Wednesday, 3:00-5:00?  Come on down to the Children's and teen area where you will find classic board games as well as steam based games.  Bring your friends - or make new ones.

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.

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.

Join us for a lively discussion of this month's book, "The Henna Artist" by Alka Joshi. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the RB Branch Library.

For more information, please contact the RB Branch Library.

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.

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.

Weekly ESL tutoring

Weekly tutoring

Ramadan begins when the new crescent moon is sighted in the sky. Join us at the library to make a fun craft that illustrates the changing phases of the moon.

(For ages 5 & up).

The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software.

Featuring a music studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so much more!

This 6-week class is designed for students in grades 3 through 8 with little or no prior coding experience. Students will learn how to program in Java, a language that can be used to make applications, Web sites, or even games.

Calling all LEGO Builders!

Put your engineering and problem-solving skills to the test by taking part in unique LEGO building challenges or let your imagination run wild and build your own special LEGO creations.

Each week's L

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS4. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Gang Beasts and more. 

Join us and local artists Toshwerks for a fun, hands-on DIY crafty project recommended for ages 8 and up: Geometric String Art. 

All supplies will be provided, but online registration is required. Sponsored by SRFOL.

Join Park Ranger Tiffany for a nature walk in the canyon right outside the library! Together we’ll explore and learn about some of the native plants and animals that call this area home!

Do you love competitive board game classics like Jenga, Dominoes, Uno, Monopoly, or maybe relaxing by working on a jigsaw puzzle? Drop by the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab with your friends on Wednesdays and Thursdays to play!

Community members with a basic grasp of English language can have fun themed conversations and build relationships with one another. We will talk about ourselves, our cultures, and more.

Join us for a fun afternoon of dance instruction for kids and adults. Children and adults from beginners to experienced are welcome to join this amazing group of talented performers to improve their skills.