{"id":522070,"date":"2026-11-07T20:30:09","date_gmt":"2026-11-07T20:30:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/522070\/"},"modified":"2026-11-07T20:30:09","modified_gmt":"2026-11-07T20:30:09","slug":"love-your-library-rancho-santa-fe-library-offers-a-variety-of-holiday-events-and-more-san-diego-union-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/522070\/","title":{"rendered":"Love Your Library: Rancho Santa Fe Library offers a variety of holiday events and more \u2013 San Diego Union-Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s time for holiday cheer in Rancho Santa Fe! Bring your friends to the library for fun and festive events and make new friends there too!<\/p>\n<p>Floral Arranging<\/p>\n<p>Saturday, Nov. 21, 10:30 a.m. Create your own floral arrangement with George Speer. All supplies provided. Space is limited so please sign up in advance at www.sdcl.org\/ranchosantafelibrary, or call the branch at 858-756-2512 to reserve your spot.<\/p>\n<p>Holiday Tree &amp; Wreath Workshop<\/p>\n<p>Thursday, Dec. 3, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Come to the library and decorate your donated tree or wreath for the Holiday Tea! Please bring your own supplies and the library will provide scissors, glue and essentials. You can also donate a decorated tree or wreath between Thursday, Dec. 3 and Wednesday, Dec. 9. Contact the branch at (858) 756-4780.<\/p>\n<p>Holiday Tea and Tree Raffle<\/p>\n<p>Friday, Dec. 11, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Join us for the festive annual Holiday Tea and Tree Raffle filled with seasonal cheer! At 1 p.m. enjoy the enchanting sounds of holiday music during the adult tea. That will be followed by an afternoon of crafts, tasty snacks, glitter tattoos, and magical moments for the whole family from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Don\u2019t miss the chance to win a beautifully decorated tree or wreath in the raffle at 3:30 p.m. It will be a day for cherished holiday memories with family and friends. This event is a fundraiser for the Library Guild of Rancho Santa Fe.<\/p>\n<p>Holiday Centerpieces<\/p>\n<p>Saturday, Dec. 12, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Wendy Barnet will show you how to create a festive holiday centerpiece by incorporating faux florals, greenery, pinecones, and embellishments. All supplies are provided. Space is limited and sign-ups are required by calling the branch at 858-756-2512 or sign up online at www.sdcl.org\/ranchosantafe. Registration begins on Tuesday, Dec. 1.<\/p>\n<p>Fall Afterschool Programming<\/p>\n<p>Read with LibertyMondays, Nov. 16, and Nov. 30, 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.Kids can read with Liberty the Dog from Love on a Leash.<\/p>\n<p>Lego LabMondays, 2:30 p.m..Build and play with Lego challenges. All supplies provided.<\/p>\n<p>STEAM ExplorersTuesdays, 2:30 p.m.Create an activity related to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics.<\/p>\n<p>Tween TimeWednesdays, 3 p.m.Do a craft, meet a friend, and have fun with your peers. For tweens in grades 4 to 8.<\/p>\n<p>Color, Cut &amp; Create: Kids\u2019 Art BuffetThursdays, 2:30 p.m.Kids can drop in and create with our buffet-style craft setup. A fun and flexible way to get creative.<\/p>\n<p>Fun Movie FridayFridays, 2:30 to 4 p.m.Watch a family-friendly movie each week.<\/p>\n<p>Storytimes at the Library<\/p>\n<p>Preschool StorytimeTuesday, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.Join us for stories, songs, and crafts designed for children ages 3\u20136.<\/p>\n<p>Baby StorytimeWednesday, 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.Stories, songs, and crafts for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years.<\/p>\n<p>Toddler StorytimeThursday, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.Songs, stories, and playtime for ages 0\u201318 months<\/p>\n<p>Regular Weekly Activities<\/p>\n<p>Weekly Drop-In Mahjong: Friday, 10:30 a.m.Come in to play American Mahjong with others at various levels. Feel free to bring your own sets, since the library only has two sets to use.<\/p>\n<p>Monday Makers: Monday, 10 a.m.Join a fun, creative community every Monday at the library! Monday Makers welcomes adults with disabilities and their caregivers to enjoy hands\u2011on art activities together.<\/p>\n<p>\u20221st Monday: Painting\u20222nd Monday: Handcrafts\u20223rd Monday: Upcycled Art\u20224th Monday: Clay\u20225th Monday: Mystery Makers<\/p>\n<p>Chair Yoga: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:45 a.m.Join us for some gentle chair yoga with Silver Age Yoga. Space is limited to 25 and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/p>\n<p>Meditation and Mindfulness: Wednesdays, 10 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.<\/p>\n<p>American Flag Drop-OffIf it\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p>Battery Drop-OffThe 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.<\/p>\n<p>Seeds and SustainabilityThe 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. Thank you to the RSF Garden Club for their generous contribution to the Library Guild to support the seed library.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022The Rancho Santa Fe Library and Book Cellar will be closed on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26 and 27, in observation of Thanksgiving.<\/p>\n<p>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.17040 Avenida de Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067Library: (858) 756-2512, www.sdcl.orgBook Cellar: (858)756-4780<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It\u2019s time for holiday cheer in Rancho Santa Fe! 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