Kids can the Summer Learning Kickoff starting on May 22, and anyone can learn gardening practices that save water on May 17. As the season changes from spring to summer, the Rancho Santa Fe Library launches fun and educational activities.
Gardening Practices that Save Water
Saturday, May 17, 10 a.m. to noonSolana Center presents a program on how to create a less thirsty and more environmentally-friendly landscape. All pre-ed attendees who are residents of the unincorporated area of San Diego County will receive a free kitchen scraps container. Please for this event online at www.solanacenter.org/events/
Summer Learning Kick Off
Thursday, May 22, 2 to 4 p.m.Celebrate the beginning of summer learning with a game truck, crafts, sweet treats, and more. Most importantly, make sure the young people in your family sign up for “Summer at Your Library,” the all-summer learning program.
Resin Bookmark Workshop with Toshwerks
Saturday, May 31, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Toshwerks to learn tips and tricks to create your own resin bookmark. This workshop is for teens and adults. All supplies are provided and space is limited. Please call 858-756-2512 to reserve your spot.
Art Display by Andrea Bottancino
Through July 5Annette Bottancino hosts a new art display, “Portraiture.” See it now in the Media Room at the Rancho Santa Fe Library, Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Writers Group
Every Second Wednesday from 12:30 to 2 p.m.Are you a competent, diligent, and amiable writer of fiction or narrative non-fiction? Then us as we meet to discuss the creative process, mechanics of craft, and representation and happenings in the publishing world. We also talk about books, films and more.
Chair Yoga
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. us for some gentle chair yoga with Silver Age Yoga. Space is limited to 25 and is on first-come first-serve basis.
Meditation and Mindfulness
Wednesdays, 10 to 11 a.m.Discover simple, effective ways to reduce stress and bring balance and happiness into your life. This special program is limited to 20 participants.
American Flag Drop Off
If it’s time to retire your American Flag, please drop it off at the library. There is a drop box and your flag will be treated with respect.
Battery Drop Off at Library
The Rancho Santa Fe Library is a safe place to dispose of small batteries, including A, AA, AAA, C, lithium (with taped covered ends), cell phone and other small batteries. Do your part to stop pollution by bringing this toxic trash to the library. The drop-off program is in partnership with Universal Waste.
Seeds and Sustainability
The Rancho Santa Fe Library is a seed library too! Come by to pick up two free seed varieties that you can take home and plant.
Fun for Children and Tweens
Bring your young ones to the library for these special events and the children’s library staff for all the fun daily events.
Tales and Tails with Helen Woodward Storytime: Wednesday, May 20, 10:30 a.m.
Kamishibai Storytime: Wednesday, May 27, 10:30 a.m.
Mondays: Read with Liberty the service dog on Monday, May 19, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.Tuesdays: Preschool Storytime at 10:30 a.m.; STEAM Explorers at 3 p.m.Wednesdays: Toddler Storytime at 10:30 a.m.; Tween Arts and Crafts at 3 p.m.Thursdays: Baby Storytime at 12 p.m., (beginning May 29, Baby Storytime begins at 10:30 a.m.); Lego Lab at 2:30 p.m.Fridays: Fun Movie Friday at 2:30 p.m.Saturday: Beginning May 24, Board Game Bash 10:30 a.m.; Minecraft Meetup at 2:30 p.m.
Library Hours: Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Book Cellar Hours: Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.The library and Book Cellar will be closed on Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day.17040 Avenida de Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067(858) 756-2512, www.sdcl.org
