Meditation

Whether you're new to meditation or have been practicing for years, this session is designed to immerse yourself in relaxation and tranquility as you are guided through various techniques, including breathwork, visualization, and mindfulness exercises to help enhance yo......More

Whether you're new to meditation or have been practicing for years, this session is designed to immerse yourself in relaxation and tranquility as you are guided through various techniques, including breathwork, visualization, and mindfulness exercises to help enhance your overall well-being.** This program is strictly for adults ages 18 and older. Please do not bring children; these programs are intended as an adult only space. **Meditation is led by Hema Singh and/or Sheetal Gupta. Hema has been a resident of Rancho Peñasquitos for the last 10 years and worked for Qualcomm, where she led weekly meditation sessions for employees. She has been doing breath work and meditation for almost 20 years and participates in The Art of Living’s Millions Meditate campaign to enhance mental health and wellbeing. Sheetal has been a resident of Mira Mesa for the last 15 years and worked for Semiconductor companies like Qualcomm and Inseego. She has been doing breath work and meditation for almost 13 years and also participates in The Art of Living’s Millions Meditate campaign.Follow us on Facebook for the latest library news! https://www.facebook.com/RanchoPenasquitosLibrary

13330 Salmon River Road, San Diego, CA, 92129, US

Lego Club

Come build your creations while making new friends!  All Legos will be supplied by the Library.  Your creation will be featured in our display cases!

13330 Salmon River Road, San Diego, CA, 92129, US

Pajama Storytime

Storytime for babies, toddlers, and all preschoolers!All Ages are welcome to join us for a fun and educational storytime featuring songs, lullabies, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, and picture books. Remember, storytime (reading) is important for brain development of littl......More

Storytime for babies, toddlers, and all preschoolers!All Ages are welcome to join us for a fun and educational storytime featuring songs, lullabies, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, and picture books. Remember, storytime (reading) is important for brain development of little ones. It's never too early for early literacy; these foundational skills are the building blocks for learning to read and write!Follow us on Facebook for the latest library news! https://www.facebook.com/RanchoPenasquitosLibrary

13330 Salmon River Road, San Diego, CA, 92129, US

Gentle Yoga for Adults

Bring a mat and towel to enjoy a calming and gentle yoga experience.No registration necessary.Presented by Healthy Adventures.Follow us on Facebook for the latest library news! https://www.facebook.com/RanchoPenasquitosLibrary

13330 Salmon River Road, San Diego, CA, 92129, US

Preschool Storytime

Preschool storytime for babies, toddlers, and all preschoolers!All Ages are welcome to join us for a fun and educational storytime featuring songs, lullabies, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, and picture books. Remember, storytime (reading) is important for brain developmen......More

Preschool storytime for babies, toddlers, and all preschoolers!All Ages are welcome to join us for a fun and educational storytime featuring songs, lullabies, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, and picture books. Remember, storytime (reading) is important for brain development of little ones. It's never too early for early literacy; these foundational skills are the building blocks for learning to read and write!Follow us on Facebook for the latest library news! https://www.facebook.com/RanchoPenasquitosLibrary

13330 Salmon River Road, San Diego, CA, 92129, US

Odi Buddies

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13330 Salmon River Road, San Diego, CA, 92129, US

Knit and Crochet Circle

Bring your knit and crochet projects and socialize with fellow stitchers! All levels welcome; however, no instruction is provided. Follow us on Facebook for the latest library news! https://www.facebook.com/RanchoPenasquitosLibrary

13330 Salmon River Road, San Diego, CA, 92129, US

Daytime Book Club

The Daytime Book Club meets monthly to discuss the selected title - interesting and fun conversations ensue!New members and guests are always welcome!A limited number of copies of the selected titles are available at the Circulation Desk for checkout. Or, you can place ......More

The Daytime Book Club meets monthly to discuss the selected title - interesting and fun conversations ensue!New members and guests are always welcome!A limited number of copies of the selected titles are available at the Circulation Desk for checkout. Or, you can place a copy on hold through the San Diego Public Library catalog: https://sandiego.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S161C1471845 Meetings are generally held the fourth Friday of each month, but may be adjusted due to holidays and/or library closures. Check this calendar or call the library to confirm information on specific dates.2025 TitlesJanuary 24 - Demon Copperhead by Barbara KingsolverFebruary 28 - The Love of My Life by Rosie WalshMarch 28 - A Fever in the Heartland by Timothy EganApril 25 - Violeta by Isabel AllendeMay 23 - The Paris Daughter by Kristin HormelJune 27 - Force of Nature by Jane HarperJuly 25 – Hester by Laurie Lico AlbaneseAugust 22 – The Briar Club by Kate QuinnSeptember 26 - Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth StroutOctober 24 – The Art Thief by Michael FinkelNovember 21* – James by Percival EverettDecember 19* – Potluck & Select Titles for 2026January 23, 2026 – By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult*Third FridayFollow us on Facebook for the latest library news! https://www.facebook.com/RanchoPenasquitosLibrary

13330 Salmon River Road, San Diego, CA, 92129, US

Chess Club

If you don't know how to play chess, you can learn at Chess Club! All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced. Learn to play better!All ages, children and adults are welcome.Follow us on Facebook for the latest library news! https://www.facebook.c......More

If you don't know how to play chess, you can learn at Chess Club! All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced. Learn to play better!All ages, children and adults are welcome.Follow us on Facebook for the latest library news! https://www.facebook.com/RanchoPenasquitosLibrary

13330 Salmon River Road, San Diego, CA, 92129, US

Garden Exchange

Stop and Swap: Seeds, Plants, Veggies, Fruits, Flowers and More!Too many zucchinis? Lots of cut flowers? Succulents getting too big? Fruits and Veggies galore? Ordered too many radish seeds?Whatever you have extra may be just what a neighbor would like to try in their g......More

Stop and Swap: Seeds, Plants, Veggies, Fruits, Flowers and More!Too many zucchinis? Lots of cut flowers? Succulents getting too big? Fruits and Veggies galore? Ordered too many radish seeds?Whatever you have extra may be just what a neighbor would like to try in their garden! Bring your garden's extras to share with other gardeners in the community. Everything is free - even gardening advice from neighbors in the community!Garden Exchange is scheduled on the first and third Saturdays from 10 AM – 3 PM and takes place on the front plaza of the Rancho Peñasquitos Branch Library – tell your friends!Follow us on Facebook for the latest library news! https://www.facebook.com/RanchoPenasquitosLibrary

13330 Salmon River Road, San Diego, CA, 92129, US

HOLD for FIRST Robotics Workshop

More information TBD.This program is organized and led by Siddharth Yelisetty, Captain FIRST Robotics Team "Keep It Simple II" in collaboration with teams High Voltage, Green Griffins, Patent Pending and Spyder.Follow us on Facebook for the latest library news! https://......More

More information TBD.This program is organized and led by Siddharth Yelisetty, Captain FIRST Robotics Team "Keep It Simple II" in collaboration with teams High Voltage, Green Griffins, Patent Pending and Spyder.Follow us on Facebook for the latest library news! https://www.facebook.com/RanchoPenasquitosLibrary

13330 Salmon River Road, San Diego, CA, 92129, US

Sip & Paint - For beginners

Take a break from the busy holiday season to sip on some hot chocolate or warm apple cider while you learn how to paint. We'll have a step by step video for you to follow along as staff will come around to assist you with creating your masterpiece. No painting experienc......More

Take a break from the busy holiday season to sip on some hot chocolate or warm apple cider while you learn how to paint. We'll have a step by step video for you to follow along as staff will come around to assist you with creating your masterpiece. No painting experience is needed. All supplies will be provided.This program is for 18+ only.Limited spots available so please RSVP to attend.This program was sponsored by the Friends of the Rancho Penasquitos Branch Library.

13330 Salmon River Road, San Diego, CA, 92129, US

Meditation

Whether you're new to meditation or have been practicing for years, this session is designed to immerse yourself in relaxation and tranquility as you are guided through various techniques, including breathwork, visualization, and mindfulness exercises to help enhance yo......More

Whether you're new to meditation or have been practicing for years, this session is designed to immerse yourself in relaxation and tranquility as you are guided through various techniques, including breathwork, visualization, and mindfulness exercises to help enhance your overall well-being.** This program is strictly for adults ages 18 and older. Please do not bring children; these programs are intended as an adult only space. **Meditation is led by Hema Singh and/or Sheetal Gupta. Hema has been a resident of Rancho Peñasquitos for the last 10 years and worked for Qualcomm, where she led weekly meditation sessions for employees. She has been doing breath work and meditation for almost 20 years and participates in The Art of Living’s Millions Meditate campaign to enhance mental health and wellbeing. Sheetal has been a resident of Mira Mesa for the last 15 years and worked for Semiconductor companies like Qualcomm and Inseego. She has been doing breath work and meditation for almost 13 years and also participates in The Art of Living’s Millions Meditate campaign.Follow us on Facebook for the latest library news! https://www.facebook.com/RanchoPenasquitosLibrary

13330 Salmon River Road, San Diego, CA, 92129, US

Lego Club

Come build your creations while making new friends!  All Legos will be supplied by the Library.  Your creation will be featured in our display cases!

13330 Salmon River Road, San Diego, CA, 92129, US

Pajama Storytime

Storytime for babies, toddlers, and all preschoolers!All Ages are welcome to join us for a fun and educational storytime featuring songs, lullabies, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, and picture books. Remember, storytime (reading) is important for brain development of littl......More

Storytime for babies, toddlers, and all preschoolers!All Ages are welcome to join us for a fun and educational storytime featuring songs, lullabies, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, and picture books. Remember, storytime (reading) is important for brain development of little ones. It's never too early for early literacy; these foundational skills are the building blocks for learning to read and write!Follow us on Facebook for the latest library news! https://www.facebook.com/RanchoPenasquitosLibrary

13330 Salmon River Road, San Diego, CA, 92129, US

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