Love Your Library: RSF Library offers a variety of upcoming events, classes and more

Make yourself a special necklace, learn how to prepare for disaster, meditate your stress away, or read a book! It’s all happening at the Rancho Santa Fe Library.

Adult Jewelry Making

On Friday, Aug. 22 at 10:30 a.m., Carol Murphy will show you how to make your own sea treasures pendant and chain. All supplies provided. Registration required at the branch or call 858-756-2512 to reserve your spot. The class is limited to 20 people.

Disaster Preparedness Presentation: Home & Fire Safety

Saturday, Aug. 23, 10:30 a.m.Come to the library for a two-hour emergency preparedness training designed to help individuals and families before disaster strikes. This interactive session, on Saturday, Aug. 23, will guide you through simple steps you can take to stay safe in fires, earthquakes, floods, or public health events. Contact Teresa.Greenhalgh@sdcounty.ca.gov or call 619-857-8050 to reserve your spot.

Great Decisions

Monday, Sept. 8, 10:15 a.m. to 12:30 p m.Discuss a topic from the Great Decisions Briefing Book about foreign policies. The next topic will be lesson six, “The Future of NATO and the European Security.”

Fix-It Clinic

Saturday, Sept. 13, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Get help fixing everything from light fixtures and coffee makers to toys, clothes, bikes, and more. RSVP at Humanitix for this free event:

https://events.humanitix.com/sdfixitclinic_ranchosantafe

Coffee and Conversation: Adventures on the Pacific Crest Trail

Thursday, Sept. 18, 11 a.m.Dana Law shares his experience hiking the entire 2,650 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail, from the Mexican border to Canada. He’s done 31 sections over 13 years and will provide insights so you can plan your own hiking adventure.

Gently Hugged: Help Babies in Need in August

Gently Hugged collects gently used or new infant clothing in sizes newborn to 12-months, as well as handmade items, books, toys and shoes. These items are packed and distributed through agencies to babies in need in the San Diego area. Drop off items for donation at the Rancho Santa Fe Library. For questions, please email clothing.gentlyhugged@gmail.com.

Rancho Santa Fe Library Book Club

Every Second Friday, 1:30 p.m.Join your friends and neighbors for a lively discussion of The Witch Elm by Tana French. This meeting will sbe on Friday, Sept. 12.

Writers Group

Every Second Wednesday, 12:30 to 2 p.m.Are you competent, diligent, and amiable writer of fiction or narrative non-fiction? Then join 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. The next meeting will be Sept. 10.

Exhibition by the Rancho Santa Fe Art Guild—until Aug. 29

The Rancho Santa Fe Art Guild hosts a display called, “The Sea.” It will be in the Media Room at the Rancho Santa Fe Library, Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Chair Yoga

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:45 a.m., beginning Sept. 2Join us for some gentle chair yoga with Silver Age Yoga. Space is limited to 25 and is on first-come first-served basis.

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.

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

Lego LabMondays, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.Build and play with Lego. All supplies provided.

Preschool StorytimeTuesdays, 10:30 to 11 a.m.Join us for stories, songs, and crafts designed for children ages 3–6.

STEAM ExplorersTuesdays, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.Each week brings a new challenge blending science, technology, engineering, art, and math.

Toddler StorytimeWednesdays, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.Stories, songs, and crafts for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years.

Tween TimeWednesdays, 3 to 4 p.m.A creative space for 4th–8th graders to explore art, express themselves, and connect with peers through fun crafts and activities.

Baby StorytimeThursdays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.Songs, stories, and playtime for ages 0–18 months.

Color, Cut & Create: Kids’ Art BuffetThursdays, 2 to 3 p.m.Kids can drop in and create with our buffet-style craft setup. A fun and flexible way to get creative.

Fun Movie FridayFridays, 2:30 to 4 p.m.Cool off indoors with a family-friendly movie each week

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 92067(858) 756-2512, www.sdcl.org