This is the perfect class for all those mini-movers out there! It’s filled with creative movement, lots of fun music and dance games.

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance (Tai Ji Quan) has been shown to improve balance and mobility and reduce the risk of falls.  People of all ability levels are welcome.  This class can be conducted from a seated or standing position.&nbsp

Join us for all things painting! This month we will be integrating oil pastels into our work! Come join us for a painting class! All materials will be provided. For TRACE students, adults and seniors.

Students entering grades 3-8 are invited on a wild adventure into the world of ecology.  We’ll dive into biomes, explore the relationships between organisms, and learn basic equations related to ecology.

Activities will include:

Community outreach 

Looking for a cool space to get away from the summer heat?

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 this summer from June to August and play!

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

Every Monday, join us for a friendly game of bridge. All adults are invited to participate using Party Bridge rules. Beginners welcome! Instructions will be provided.

Each week we'll develop early literacy skills by:

• Using Our Imagination

• Learning a New Letter 

• Reading Stories

• Making Friends

Learn how to to upcycle an old paperback book into simple, beautiful floral art.  

Supplies are provided, so registration is required.  

Mindful meditation can help lower heart rate, respiration, blood pressure, and stress.  Instructors from the Healthy Adventures Foundation will lead participants in meditative breathing, a contract/relax exercise, and guided imagery.  At

Feeling forgetful? Preserving your mental abilities as you get older is easier than you might think — and it can even be fun. Stimulating your mind by playing games and learning new skills can help keep your brain healthy as you age.

Come join us to create your own earrings using a 3D printer in the IDEA Lab.

Sign up at the front desk or call (619) 424-0475 for an appointment. Materials are free and will be provided.

Come join us to create your own earrings using a 3D printer in the IDEA Lab.

Sign up at the front desk or call (619) 424-0475 for an appointment. Materials are free and will be provided.

Enjoy bilingual stories and songs for children!

"An elite supervillain tries to steal the moon from the sky using his vast weaponry and an army of minions, but his evil machinations are undermined by three orphaned girls who see him as a father figure, despite his diabolical intentions."

Join us every Monday for LEGO Power Hour! Build your own creations to display in our library.  Program will take place in our study rooms 3 and 4. 

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 for a fun afterschool craft class for ages 6-12.

Don't forget to nurture your creativity. 

All supplies are provided.

Let's have fun in creating your very own nature scene.  Just bring your imagination.

Registration required--please sign up at the Circulation Desk.

Join us on the second Monday of each month for a fun book discussion and craft for kids aged 8-12. This month we will be discussing When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead.  Snacks are provided!

Ever worked with paper that instead of burning, shrinks, when in the oven? Well, this Maker Monday will show how the polyesterene works in the presence of heat!

This program is free and open to all teens aged 12- 18.

Get ready for a great discussion featuring a book targeted to middle schoolers. Plus enjoy snacks!

Join us every second Monday for an entertaining book club where we’ll discuss a great kids book, do a related craft, and enjoy snacks.

This year’s Summer Reading theme is Read, Renew, Repeat, so we’re screening two adaptations of Rosalind Wiseman’s non-fiction book about girls & cliques: Queen Bees & Wannabes 

Grab a chalk and draw! We have a rainbow of colors and all shades in between for you to create your one-of-kind colorful art piece to beautify the library's patio.  

The City and its Cost-of-Service study team is hosting events in every City Council District about its public process to establish new rates and determine service features for trash and recycling services.This Open House includes food and beverage

Kids can enjoy being creative by building with LEGO blocks and DUPLO bricks. It's a great opportunity for exploring with new ideas, as well as sharing concepts and strategies with other attendees.

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Gang Beasts and more. 

Tired of Dragons and Goblins?

Want to explore the wastelands (inspired by the Fall Out Series)?

Come join us with your little ones at the Mountain View/Beckwourth Branch Library in the children’s area for pajama storytime.

Learn and practice meditation, improve harmony at home and at work, and build your wisdom and inner peace.  This secular and modern approach to traditional Buddhist teachings is led by Ashley Davis, co-founder of The Center for Harmonious Liv

Join Alma del Barrio at the Annex on Monday evenings for free Ballet Folklorico classes for adults! 

Classes will take place 5:30pm - 7:30pm on Mondays (unless otherwise noted on our calendar). 

In partnership with Rainbow Spaces come grab your character sheets and get ready to roll! We're playing Dungeons and Dragons at the library so get ready to have your character's story told here!

Sign ups are required and will start on July 11 at noon.  Space is limited.  This class is for adults 18 and up. 

Interested in working for the City of San Diego? Come to this information session presented by the Personnel Department and explore a wide range of city jobs!

Come build your creations while making new friends!  All Legos will be supplied by the North University Community Branch Library.  Your creation may even be featured in our display case!

Join us for pajama storytime with...sign language basics to foster early literacy skills.

This program is offered inside in our Community Room, and no registration is required.

Want to connect with other readers?  

Welcome to Rancho Peñasquitos Library’s Evening Book Club, where you'll have the opportunity to connect with new people, read a variety of books, and engage in interesting discussions.

Monday, August 12th, 2024 @ 6pm

A team of U.S. government agents are sent to investigate the bombing of an American facility in the Middle East.

Put on your favorite PJs and join Ms. Carrie in the Community Room Monday evenings for a pajama storytime.

Pajamas are encouraged, but not required. No sign up required.

Put on your pajamas, grab your favorite stuffed animal and head to the library for storytime.

Coming of Age in Yellowstone National Park