This is a knit and crochet group where you can learn how to knit/crochet, knit/crochet in good company, show off your latest projects, and get to know your fellow neighbors.

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For those contemplating constructing a family tree, as well as for experienced genealogy researchers.

Volunteers are there to help guide you in your research.

No appointment necessary. First come, first served.

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. 

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 for a low impact exercise class to assist with balance, flexibility and stamina.  

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

We invite you to join our Baby Dance Party, singing and dancing along with Ms. Andrea from Dance to Evolve! 

We will have songs, movement and tons of fun for your babies to dance, play, and interact! 

The San Diego Futures Foundation is hosting FREE in-person classes for people of all skill levels.  

Smartphone Basics / Smartphone básico

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!

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.

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!

Join Ms. Joyce for storytime on the outer space alphabet rug inside of the library. We will read stories for kids ages 3-7, sing songs, shake our shakers and have fun!

Join us for a monthly art class for homeschoolers ages 6 and up. We'll engage in various artforms including drawing and painting. Registration is required below.

Each class includes breathing practices (pranayama), postures rooted in functional movement (asana), and relaxation (savasana). All movements and exercises aim to strengthen the body and mind. These classes are open to all ages, all levels.

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**

Join us for a Sensory Storytime to learn about music and rhythm. This is the perfect time to pull out the egg shakers and hand drums to “keep the beat” while we read. We’ll end with sensory play.

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.

If you are concerned about changes in your memory, the Sharp Neuro-cognitive Research Center is offering free screenings to help detect early signs of memory loss and other cognitive issues. 

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

Focuses on the use of art as a creative expression and a therapeutic process.  Utilizes a variety of art media to promote self-expression, to develop coping skills, and to mediate emotional and physical challenges and limitations. 

Interested in learning to sew with a machine?

Enjoy a free screening of the film Kung Fu Panda 4 on the big screen in the Community Room. Po must train a new warrior when he's chosen to become the spiritual leader of the Valley of Peace.

Hangout at the Paradise Hills Branch Library every Friday for "Movie Hangout."   Watch family friendly movies where you can lounge on cushioned mats.

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

Science Club is for 3rd through 6th graders who are interested in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Mathematics). Each week kids engage in a new and fun hands-on/minds-on activity exploring a wide range of subjects.

Discover the science of food.

All ages are welcome.  No reservations required.  

The nonprofit Slavic Refugee and Immigrant Service Organization presents an educational robotics event for children. This event will be presented in Ukrainian.

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!

The Mediocre Writers Society invites you to come and share your creative writing at our open mic event. Read your poetry, your personal narrative, your flash fiction, or something else you’ve written to our encouraging audience!

Classes are every Friday at 4:00 pm for six weeks. Break Dance is structured for children ages 6 to 12 years. Come and learn about the art and culture of Breakin' presented by CYPHER ST8.