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Come enjoy stories and active songs!

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

Join Children’s Librarian Miss Julie for stories, songs, fingerplays, and lots of fun!  This program is designed for children ages 2-4.

In this highly interactive, music-based storytime program, children have the opportunity to play musical instruments, learn beats with rhythm sticks, and dance and move to the sounds. All ages are welcome to attend.

STORIES, IMAGINATION & MORE

Each week we will practice our early literacy skills by:

· using our imagination,

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.

Do you like to take photos with your smart phone? Want to learn more about how to edit and create fun pictures? Each week we’ll capture different theme and critic each person’s unique style.

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.

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.

Join Ms. Carrie, on Zoom, Wednesday mornings for virtual stories, songs, and fun that foster early literacy skills.

We will pass out “tickets” right before storytime.

Dance, sing, laugh, and enjoy engaging stories with Carrie The Librarian! This program is recommended for ages 2-5 but all ages are welcome at this fun weekly program. 

Join us as members of the Community Emergency Response Team gives a presentation on being Disaster Ready.  We will learn about local and state notification systems and tips on how to be prepared for a disaster.  

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!

Welcome families to Stay and Play!

Join Mr. Rogelio for Storytime!  Every 3rd Wednesday of the month.

*A bilingual program

Join Ms. Katia for a very special storytime in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and to recognize the rich heritage, history, culture, contributions, achievements and resilience of our Hispanic community.

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.  

It is how it sounds: Show & Tell!  Every child has the opportunity to share something in the course of the program!  If your child isn't much of a speaker yet, no worries!  He can show everyone

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

Join us on the 3^rd 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.

We will pass out “tickets” right before storytime.

Library for All is a monthly arts and crafts program for adults with special needs. People of all abilities are welcome to participate in this event.

This month's craft is: Beaded Indian Corn

For those who want to learn how to play the game of Mahjong, this is a series of six classes.  Registration for beginners for the full series is at the form below.

Ages 0-3

Encourage social skills through play while meeting other caregivers.  

A meeting of the Kearny Mesa Planning Group. Open to the public.
 

NEED TECH HELP AND TECH RESOURCES?!

The City of San Diego and the San Diego Futures Foundation are offering FREE Digital Navigator drop-in services.

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. 

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 at the library every other Wednesday afternoon for conversation,  knitting, crocheting, or whatever your favorite fiber art may be. Bring your own project and join others who wish to learn and grow their yarn craft skills.

Pending Fall Classes 2024

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.

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

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

• Are you having a hard time coping?
• Would you like to learn how to deal with your emotions in a healthy way?
• Do you want to be part of a supportive group?

Join our Peer Support Specialist in a safe, underst

Join us as we discuss New Kid by Jerry Craft.  This honest graphic novel is about starting over at a new school where diversity is low & the struggle to fit in is real.  Copies of the book are available for checkout

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.

Weekly ESL tutoring

Weekly tutoring

Drop into the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab every Monday to Thursday in September 2023 and learn how to sew through beginner friendly projects.

Need to finish some homework, work on a project, study for a test, or just relax and read a book away from the distractions at home?

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.

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.

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.

Free music classes for kids by Villa Musica!

Music Adventures ages 5-6, 3:15-4:00pm

La-Ti-Do (singing) ages 7-10, 4:00-4:45pm

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

Join us for a lively discussion of this month's book selection, "Disgrace" by J.M. Coetzee. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the RB Branch Library.

For more information, please contact the RB Library.

Join us to make your own number line with a bead slider and then use it to practice adding and subtracting integers.

(For ages 5 and up).

In the Spring of 2020 (yes, during the depths of a pandemic), Villa Musica opened its third satellite site at the College-Rolando Library.

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!

Join us and local artists Toshwerks for a fun, hands-on DIY crafty project recommended for ages 8 and up. Project TBA.

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

 Bring along family and friends for a fun afternoon to play with assorted game boards and puzzles provided by the Paradise Hills Branch Library.   

Join us every Wednesday at 4pm for Kid's Arts and Crafts. Every week a librarian staff member will instruct children on how to create something new that they will then get to take home.

Are you interested in learning about robotics?

Join your children's librarian for stories, songs and fun activities by the sea on the grass at Ellen Browning Scripps Park at La Jolla Cove. 

CREATE - SHARE - PLAY!

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!

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. 

You're going to be out and about anyway during the Farmers' Market, so why not stop by the plaza at OB Surf Lodge and get your library card? You could also join the Friends of the OB Library while you're at it.

Come let your voice be heard, and learn what’s going on in your community. Local representatives present updates at every meeting. This is a great way to become active in your neighborhood and maybe meet some of your neighbors!