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!

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!

Come join us every Tuesday at 11:30am for Music and Motion! This program is designed to introduce babies and toddlers to music, dance and instruments. We will learn new motor skills, shake our sillies out and sing at the top of our lungs.

Did you know that Kwanzaa begins on December 26th and goes through January 1st?  Kwanzaa is a time of learning, family, and celebration.  During the week of Kwanzaa, families and communities come together to share a feast, to honor the a

Come one, come all to this story time designed for toddlers. Little ones and their caregivers will enjoy songs, rhymes, and books with captivating illustrations. 

Join us for a holiday melodies from all over the world performed on solo harp by Chiara Capobianco. Chiara Capobianco was born in Milano (Italy); she studied Harp, Flute, and Piano at Conservatorio “G. Verdi” of Milano (Italy).

Party Bridge for ages 16 - Adult. Experience necessary.

You can save lives by participating in the Red Cross Blood Drive at Rancho Peñasquitos Branch Library!

Blood supplies are dangerously low. All blood types needed now. Your one donation can save up to three lives. 

Open to the public and are free of charge. Play variety board games. 

Come join us every Tuesday at 11:30am for Music and Motion! This program is designed to introduce babies and toddlers to music, dance and instruments. We will learn new motor skills, shake our sillies out and sing at the top of our lungs.

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?

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!

Have you always wanted to learn how to play chess or improve your skills? If you have never played before, or are just looking for someone to practice with, join us for some friendly competition!  All supplies are provided.

Join us to cut, paste, and decorate a paper hot cocoa mug. (For ages 4 and up).

Stop by to check out all our Idea Lab has to offer and make a project! Equipment: 3D Printers, 3D Pens, Sewing & embroidery machines Cricut EasyPress Cameo (Desktop cutting machine). 2 MacBook Laptops (Adobe Software).

Let's play chess!  All ages and skill levels are welcome to play casual games in our relaxed setting. 

Join us every Tuesday from 5-5:30pm for Create! At the Library, featuring a new craft each week. This program is for youth aged 5-11, that will develop fine motor skills and creativity. 

Come join us for our LEGO BLOCK PARTY!!

Come build with us and become a Master Builder! Join us each month to enjoy and hour of free building and then see your Lego creations displayed in the library.

Legos are provided.

No registration required.

Are you the next Judith Polgar? Do you aspire to become the next Beth Harmon? Can you dethrone Magnus Carlsen and become the Chess World Champion? Or, do you simply want to enhance your memory and prevent Alzheimer’s?

Bring your ideas to life at our Mobile Maker Lab in the Mission Hills-Hillcrest Library. Learn to use various programs and equipment  such as our 3D printer and die cut machine powered by Silhouette Studio.

Storybox Theatre is a wonderful way to present illustrated stories to children and their families of ALL ages!  Join Miss Mindy for a monthly Storybox-KAMISHIBAI program!

Presented by Write Out Loud San Diego, "StoryBox" is the American name given to the Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai.

2015 San Diego Music Awards nominee “Best Singer/Songwriter”, Christopher Dale

The Ocean Beach Book Club is back in the library! Join this long-standing group for spirited discussions and diverse books the 4th Tuesday of the month.

Join us for some silent reading and share your recommendations. There are no assigned readings. Bring your own book and enjoy the company of others. Light refreshments and snacks are provided.

When Sebastian tells his old-school Italian immigrant father Salvo that he is going to propose to his all-American girlfriend, Salvo insists on crashing a weekend with her tony parents.

2023 · 90 minutes · PG-13

Welcome to the Fantastical Fiction Forum!

We discuss the best of classic and modern fantasy, horror, and science fiction in a friendly, inclusive group. 

We meet on the last Tuesday of each month.

This in person book club meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm in the Community room.  We discuss great short "classics" and we welcome all who wish to participate in a lively discussion of great literature.  For the month