Love Your Library: Rancho Santa Fe Library offers unique activities in 2026

Happy New Year 2026! The Rancho Santa Fe Library offers unique activities, and opportunities to for you to try new things and read fascinating books.

Acrylic Painting Class with Carol Murphy

Saturday, Jan. 10, 10:30 a.m.All supplies are provided and advance sign-up is required for this special two-hour workshop with local artist Carol Murphy. Please call the library at 858-756-2512 to reserve your spot.

Rancho Santa Fe Library Book Club

Friday, Jan. 9, 1:30 p.m.Join your friends and neighbors for a lively discussion of “We Solve Murders” by Richard Osman. This meeting will be on Friday, Jan. 9.

Rancho Santa Fe Library Writers Group

Wednesday, Jan. 14, 12:30 p.m.Are you a 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 Wednesday, Jan. 14.

Ikebana, Japanese Floral Arranging

Saturday, Jan. 31, 10:30 a.m.Come to the library and learn this unique Japanese art form. You will leave with your own special flower arrangement. All supplies are provided and advance sign-up is required. Please call the library at 858-756-2512 to reserve your spot.

Regular Weekly Activities

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 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.

Regular Children’s and Teen’s Activities

Read with Liberty the Dog

Mondays, 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Lego Lab

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

Preschool Storytime

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

STEAM Explorers

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

Toddler Storytime

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

Tween Time

Wednesdays, 3 p.m. 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 Storytime

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

Color, Cut & Create: Kids’ Art Buffet

Thursdays, 2 p.m. 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 Friday

Fridays, 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.Watch 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

The Rancho Santa Fe Library and Book Cellar will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.