December 24th Library Hours: 9:30am-6:00pm
Allied Gardens Benjamin Library will observe holiday hours on December 24th from 9:30am - 6:00pm.
Balboa Branch Library will be open 9:30am-6:00pm on Christmas Eve. We wish you a Merry Christmas! Please join us again for our regular hours on Thursday, December 26th 9:30am-6:00pm.
Holiday Movie Marathon
Get in the spirit and join us in our Community Room for a host of holiday film favorites playing all day long. 9:30am-6:00pm.
Red Cross Blood Drive
You can save lives by participating in the Red Cross Blood Drive at Rancho Peñasquitos Branch Library!
Please sign up online at:
Fun preschool stories & songs with Miss Joyce with a simple craft afterwards.
Have you ever thought about writing a memoir? Or have you already started your memoir but could use input from others?
Party Bridge for ages 16 - Adult. Experience necessary.
Mind-Body Fitness for Older Adults is a restorative and contemplative class designed to promote physical and emotional balance, release stress, and create greater inner awareness through Hatha Chair Yoga.
Learn the art of knitting. See how much fun knitting can be. Open to all ages and skill levels. Bring a pair of needles and we'll help get you going; yarn available if needed. See how much fun and gratifying knitting can be!
Crafty Creations: Holiday Placemats
Choice of 4 styles of placemats to make for the holidays. Ages 3 & up, supplies and space limited — please be on time. Sign-up to reserve a spot starting a week in advance
Mind/Body Fitness provides a way for older adults and people with disabilities to practice yoga and mindfulness. It is a great practice for everyone, as it deepens flexibility and strengthens personal body awareness. Every Tuesday.
Join us for a program that is perfect for babies and young toddlers: short, fun and interactive.
STEAM Night @ the Library
Learn basic scientific concepts! Conduct simple experiments! This program meets on the Second and Fourth Tuesday of the month. The Second Tuesday of the month will feature a special science experiment. This program is espec
Get in the holiday spirit with 12 days of making! Each day we will host a different winter themed craft showcasing Innovation Lab tools. Makes include: light-up cards, coasters, gift bags, and more!
Tinker Tuesday
S.T.E.A.M. related projects for teens including Crafts, Sewing, and 3D Printing. Ages 8 and up.
Dec 3: Silhouette Studio - Holiday Card
Dec 10: 3D Printer - Ornament
Dec 17: Edible Science - Gingerbread House
After-School Winter Holiday Craft Time
Kids can get creative while enjoying a fun December Holiday Craft Time.
Button Making for Kids
Design your own pinback buttons to keep or give to friends and family! This is easy, creative crafting at its best. Free and all supplies provided. For ages 5 and up.
Learn, play, and create with LEGOs! Children can build with LEGOs and display their creations in the library.
Pop-Up Crafts
Create an easy craft to take home. Drop in anytime between 3:30-4:30 pm. There is a different craft each week. For families and children ages 3-12.
Chess Club
All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced.
If you don't know how to play chess, you can learn at Chess Club!
All ages, children and adults!
Crochet Fun
Learn how to crochet!
If you already know how, bring your project, hang out with other crocheters, and get answers to your questions. Ages 6 and up.
Video Game Challenge
Come have some fun and play video games!
We usually play Super Smash Brothers Ultimate but we have others as well.
Afternoon Storytime
Ms. Linda will entertain you with stories and songs.
Kids’ Yoga + Stories - CANCELED
Stories can really get you moving! This storytime helps kids unwind with books, stretches, music and props. Please bring a mat or towel. Ages 3-8. Every Tuesday.
Stretch your imagination and discover the artist within you've always known existed! Create fabulous crafts! In this program, get detailed instructions on how to make a craft you'll be able to take home! We provide the supplies!
Canceled - Youth Chess
Learn how to play chess, or hone your skills! Chess is a great way to improve logical thinking skills and math ability. All levels welcome. Ages 18 and under. 2nd & 4th Tuesdays.
Canceled: Family Storytime
Storytime is cancelled today as we take a holiday break!
Please join us next year for new stories, songs, and fun!
At City Heights library, we wish your family & friends a joyful holiday season & happy new year!
Closed for Holiday.
Put on your coziest jammies and join us for early bedtime stories in the library. Children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by a caregiver.