Julian Branch Library
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Julian Branch Library
San Diego County Library Calendar of Events June, July, August 2009 Summer Reading Club B e C reative @ y our l ibrary ● Old Blind Dogs return June 20 by popular demand! ● Express Yourself @ Your Library and reach your Summer Reading goals. Build a Brighter Future @ Your Library © Vol. 4 Issue 9 Fines Waived on Overdue Items Returned Fridays, June 26, July 31, August 28 Return your books, CDs, DVDs or other overdue materials (including inter-library loan and Circuit books) on the last Friday of each month and we'll get rid of the fines for those items! Customer Appreciation Open House Friday, June 26, 2-4 p.m. Jacumba Branch Library 44605 Old Hwy 80, Jacumba 91934 Friday, July 31, 2-4 p.m. El Cajon Branch Library 201 E. Douglas, El Cajon 92020 Friday, August 28, 2-4 p.m. Julian Branch Library 1850 Highway 78, Julian 92036 Meet José Aponte - Stop by and say hello to San Diego County Library Director José Aponte. Hear about the library's many extraordinary services and share your suggestions. Refreshments will be served. SDCL Director visits San Diego County Libraries San Diego County Board of Supervisors Greg Cox, District 1 Dianne Jacob, District 2 Pam Slater-Price, District 3 Ron Roberts, District 4 Bill Horn, District 5 Page 2 For more information, phone: (858) 694-2415. Chief Administrative Officer Walter F. Ekard Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Community Services Group Mikel Haas San Diego County Library José Aponte, Library Director SDCL Calendar of Events Editor Nancy Saint John, (858) 694-2415 Design Peter Kalinovsky Editorial Assistant Katrina White San Diego County Library www.sdcl.or g World Music and Cultural Arts Series Traditional Scottish Music OLD BLIND DOGS Free Concert Saturday, June 20, 7 p.m. Cardiff-by-the-Sea Library (In the parking lot) 2081 Newcastle Avenue, Cardiff 92007 (760) 753-4027 Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Cardiff Library World-renowned Scottish band, mixing cutting edge Celtic traditional with polished vocals, soaring fiddle, stirring pipes, dynamic percussion and bluesy harmonica, promises an unforgettable experience. http://www.oldblinddogs.co.uk/ For more information, please call: (858) 694-2415 Page 3 Be Creative @ Your Library! Express Yourself! Do it Yourself! Summer Reading Clubs & Programs at every library branch. Children, teens, adults, and even babies, can spend the summer reading (and being read to!) for pleasure and prizes. You can read books, magazines, graphic novels or even listen to audio books. For kids and teens, the number of hours reading will count toward the goal. Adults will receive a Be Creative card with 35 squares that can be stamped for each County Library branch visited, each book read or listened to, and/or every event attended. Ask at your nearest branch for all the guidelines. And also ask about our Read for a Reason partnership with the Department of Animal Services, SNAP (Spay Neuter Animal Project) and Hills Science Diet. Check out the Group Summer Reading Club for those children in group settings who can’t get to a library. And we’ll see you at our fun and free events, all listed below! 4S RANCH LIBRARY (858) 673-4697 Children SRC 2009 Kickoff Party (All ages). Sign up the whole family for the Summer Reading Club. Join the Rad Hatter and “Be Creative” designing your hat. Friday, June 12, 10:30 AM provided. Tuesday, June 30; July 7 & 14, 3 PM; Thursday, July 23 & 30, 3 PM End of Summer Reading Ice Cream Social. Mark the end of the Summer Reading Club with ice cream for the whole family. Wednesday, August 5, 1 PM Teens Henna for Teens. Learn about artistic expression of Henna and walk away with your own tattoo. Friday, June 19, 3 PM Scrapbooking (Grades 6-12). Create your personalized journals. Space limited. Please sign up at Summer Reading Station. Thursday, June 25, 3 PM Express Yourself With Crafts (Grades 6-12). Mobiles with wire and jewels. Sign up at Summer Reading Station. Friday, June 26, 3 PM Origami (Grades 6-12). Space limited. Sign up at Summer Reading Station. Friday, July 3, 3 PM John Abrams Animal Magic. Featuring live exotic animals. Seating limited. Wednesday, June 17, 1 & 3 PM Baby Sign Language (Babies & toddlers). 30-minute ASL Sign-a-Story Circle Time. Space limited. Please sign up at front desk. Monday, June 22, 10:30 AM Sparkling Creativity with Sparkles the Clown. Magic and bubble show. Seating limited. Wednesday, June 24, 1 & 3 PM Patchwork Players Art to Life: Stories From Art. Use your imagination to “find the story.” Seating limited. Please arrive 1/2 hour early for ticket. Wednesday, July 1, 1 & 3 PM Craig Newton’s Music Fest (All ages). Discover the joy of music with 10 musical instruments and a variety of songs. Limited seating. Wednesday, July 8, 1 & 3 PM Creatures in Disguise. Learn which animals are flamboyant actors of the wild kingdom and which prefer to blend in. Seating limited. Wednesday, July 15, 1 & 3 PM Athena the Grecian Goddess Muse. Costumes, props, visual aids and music. Seating limited. Wednesday, July 22, 1 & 3 PM Swazzle Puppets Present “River Otter Circus.” Seating limited. Wednesday, July 29, 1 & 3 PM Families Hands on Archaeology for the Family with the San Diego Archaeology Center. Thursday, June 18, 10 & 11:15 AM Family Film Series (All ages). Based on popular children’s books. Space limited. Please arrive 1/2 hr early for ticket. Snacks Page 4 Manga Art (Grades 6-12). Billy Martinez teaches teens how to create Manga characters. Space limited. Sign up at Summer Reading Station. Friday, July 10, 3 PM Drum Circle (Grades 6-12). Join a West African Drum Circle while learning about rhythms, counting and community drumming. Friday, July 17, 3 PM T-Shirt Design (Grades 6-12). Discover your inner artist. Friday, July 24, 3 PM Sculpture Art. (Grades 6-12). Create your own sculpture. Friday, July 31, 3 PM End of SRC Teen Party. Video games and snacks. Friday, August 7, 1 PM Adults Financial Choices for Your Future. 4-session series, including planning for education and retirement. Saturday, June 13 & 20; July 11, Noon; July 25, 11 AM Coffee and Conversation. Discuss topics of interest to the community. Thursday, June 18, 2 PM; July 16 & August 20, Noon Friends of the Library Meeting. Classic board games. Interested community members please email 4sranchfol@gmail.com or attend meeting. Wednesday, June 24, July 29 & August 26, 6:30 PM (Last Wednesdays) Skincare & Makeup Workshop (Adults & Teens). Presentation and demonstration on skincare tips and makeup techniques. Saturday, June 27, 2 PM Recipe Scrapbooking Craft with Stephanie. Make a book to fill with your favorite recipes. Saturday, July 11, 10:30 AM ALPINE BRANCH LIBRARY (619) 445-4221 Children Preschool Storytime. Toddlers welcome. Wednesday, June 3 & 17; July 1, 15 & 29; August 5 & 19, 10:30 AM Saturday Coloring Table (All ages). Saturdays, all day Bilingual Preschool Storytime & Craft. Spanish/English for toddlers and preschoolers. Wednesday, June 10 & 24; July 8 & 22; August 12 & 26, 10:30 AM Crafts with the Purple Lady (Ages 5-12). Saturday, June 13, 1 PM Quill Pen Writing. Learn to write with an authentic quill pen. Thursday, June 25, 2 PM Art Class. Learn new techniques with Sharon Clifton. Thursday, July 16, 2 PM Teens Families Family Wii Day. Play on the big screen. Monday, June 8 & 22; July 6 & 20; August 10 & 24, 4 PM (2nd & 4th Mondays) Mad Science. Wednesday, June 17, 3:30 PM Friday Family Movie Matinee on the big screen. Refreshments served. Fridays, June 19-July 24, 2 PM Storytelling Workshop (Ages 8-17). Three workshops on selecting and reading stories to younger children. 4th week will be a storytime presentation to children. Registration required. See library staff to sign up. Monday, June 22 & 29; July 6 & 13, 1 PM Storyteller Harlynne Geisler: Creative Chronicles. Wednesday, June 24, 3:30 PM Family Archaeology Program with the San Diego Archaeology Center. Saturday, June 27, 10 AM Sparkles the Clown. Wednesday, July 1, 3:30 PM Artistic Henna Tatoos. Learn how to apply Henna skin tattoos in artistic designs. Thursday, July 9, 2 PM Adults Digital Photography Workshop. Learn digital photography tips and techniques with professional photographer Raymond Elstad. Saturday, July 11, 1 PM Pacific Animal Productions. Wednesday, July 8, 3:30 PM Icarus T Dragon Puppet Revue. Wednesday, July 15, 3:30 PM Craig Stone Magic Show. Wednesday, July 22, 3:30 PM Raggle Taggle Band. Wednesday, July 29, 3:30 PM Teens Teen Book Club. Tuesday, June 2, July 7 & August 4, 4 PM (1st Tuesdays) Candy Making. Melt, mold and package chocolate for gifts. Tuesday, June 16, 4 PM Anime & Manga Drawing Workshop (Ages 11-17). Techniques for drawing Anime and Manga from Hamernik Art Studios. Tuesday, June 23, 4 PM Your Space Photo Project (Ages 11-17). Take a photo of your room or other space and bring it (printed photo, or on CD or flash drive) to mount and caption. Photos will be displayed during July. Tuesday, June 30, 4 PM Alpine Book Club Meeting. 3 Saturdays, 10 AM June 20 Classics of Mystery July 18 Spiritual Experiences August 15 Classics of Literature rd Alpine Knitting Club (Adults & Teens). All skill levels knit together and share tips, techniques and conversation. Thursdays, 6 PM BONITA-SUNNYSIDE BRANCH LIBRARY Children (619) 475-4642 Read with Firefighters Storytime. Monday, June 1 & 15; July 6 & 20; August 3 & 17, 4 PM (1st & 3rd Mondays) Sign Together with Cindy. In place of regular storytime. Thursday, June 11, July 9 & August 13, 10:30 AM Kids’ Book Club (Ages 7-10). Thursday, June 11, July 10 & August 13, 3:30 PM (2nd Thursdays) Read to Baby Storytime. For caretakers and children ages 0-12 months. Mondays, 1 PM starting August 3 After-School Story & Craft (Ages 3 & up). No sessions during Summer Reading Club; see schedule below. Wednesdays, 3:30 PM Preschool Storytime. Wednesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 AM Toddler Storytime (Ages 1-2). Thursdays, 11:30 AM Spanish/English Storytime & Craft. Thursdays, 3:30 PM Bleach Design T-Shirts (Ages 11-17). Personalize t-shirts using a bleach pen. Must bring a plain, non-white t-shirt. Tue, July 14, 4 PM Ice Cream Making (Ages 11-17). Use your creativity to create new flavors. Tuesday, July 21, 4 PM Pocket Shrines Craft (Ages 11-17). Create small shrines to your favorite books, movies, music, people, etc. Bring pictures to use in your shrines. Tuesday, July 28, 4 PM Teen Wii Day. No sessions during Summer Reading. Tuesday, August 16, 4 PM Teen Advisors for Library Enrichment (TALE) Meeting. No sessions during Summer Reading. Tuesday, August 25, 4 PM (4th Tuesdays) Adults Spanish Parenting Class. Wednesday, June 3 & 17, 5 PM; Friday, June 12 & 26, 4 PM Job Search Series. Presented by career coach Robert Farrell, 3-part series includes: Working Resumes; Interviewing for Success; Lie, Cheat and Steal Your Way to Professional Success. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, June 1, 3 & 5, 1 PM ESL Café. Friday, June 5 & 19; July 3 & 17; August 7 & 21, 9:30 AM (1st & 3rd Fridays) Friends of the Library Meeting. Tuesday, June 9, July 14 & August 11, 9 AM More Bonita-Sunnyside... Page 5 Bonita-Sunnyside, continued... Club de Lectura (Spanish Book Club). Pick up books at desk. Refreshments served. Saturday, June 13, July 11 & August 8, 2 PM (2nd Saturdays) Computer Classes. Saturday, June 13 & 27; July 11 & 25; August 8 & 22, 9 AM (2nd & 4th Saturdays) Conversational Spanish. Friday, June 12 & 26; July 10 & 24; August 14 & 28, 11 AM (2nd & 4th Fridays) Book Club. Thursday, June 25, July 23 & August 27, 1:30 PM (4th Thursdays) Knitting Class. Call library to sign up. Limit 6 people. Tuesday, June 30, 10 AM Foreclosure Prevention: Clinic for Distressed Homeowners. Presentations on a variety of topics by HOME clinic. Opportunity for free one-on-one meetings with lawyers, credit and mortgage counselors. Registration required for one-on-one sessions; send email with name, address and telephone number to HOMEClinic@housingcollaborative.org, or call 1-800-HOC-0503. Attorney counseling appointments are limited. Bilingual counselors available. Co-sponsored by Assemblyman Marty Block. Saturday, July 11, 10 AM-3 PM Teens Teen Tuesday Henna. Learn about Henna artistic expression and walk away with a tattoo. Tuesday, June 23, 10:30 AM Teen Tuesday Café & Sidewalk Chalk Art. Create chalk art, enjoy refreshments. Tuesday, June 30, 11 AM Scrapbooking Class. Call library to sign up. Limit 12 people. Tuesday, July 14, 11 AM Teen Thursday Bleach Design T-shirts. Personalize t-shirts using a bleach pen. Thursday, July 2, 1 PM Teen Tuesday Wii Games. Bring a friend for games and refreshments. Tuesday, July 7 & 28, 11 AM Teen Tuesday Duct Tape Crafts. Tuesday, July 14, 11 AM Teen Tuesday Reader’s Theater. Create a scene with us. Tuesday, July 21, 11 AM Oriental Brush Painting with Dancing Brush Studios. Saturday, July 18, Noon Wii Dance Dance Revolution. Play Wii and eat treats. Saturday, August 1, 11 AM Feng Shui. Instruction in the principles. Saturday, August 1, Noon End of SRC Teen Party. Enjoy an ice cream treat. Saturday, August 1, 1 pm South County Career Center. Free help with employment advice, job searches, resumes, interviewing and community referrals. (619) 472-6602. To view all workshops see: www.SanDiegoAtWork.com Candlemaking. Craft candles to take home. Saturday, August 15, 11 AM Computer Class. Set up a free email account. Wednesday, July 8, 3 PM BORREGO SPRINGS BRANCH LIBRARY Adults Computer Class. Surfing the Net. Wednesday, July 15, 3 PM (760) 767-5761 Guest Lecture “What’s Your Personality Type?” With Paula Sassi. Saturday, July 18, 1 PM Children Computer Class. Chat rooms, Myspace, and Facebook. Wednesday, July 22, 3 PM Be Creative @ Your Library with Linda Whiteside. Stories and songs. Saturday, June 25, 10 AM Family Archaeology Program presented by San Diego Archaeology Center. Show, tell and touch real artifacts. Thursday, July 2, 10 AM Comic Ventriloquist: Joe Gandelman. Thursday, July 9, 10 AM Get Creative with Sue Johnson. Create a card and matching bookmark. Thursday, July 16, 10 AM After-School Program. Bingo. Play and win a chance to pick from our prize box. Thursday, June 11, 3:30 PM Wild Animals at your Library! With the Wildlife Company. Thursday, July 23, 10 AM Summer Reading Club Begins! Club runs June 27-August 8. Sign-ups begin and Sparkles the Clown provides entertainment. Saturday, June 27, 1 PM Fine Arts at the Library. Make clay sculptures and do printmaking. Thursday, July 30, 10 AM End of Summer Reading Party. Receive prizes, prize drawing, and ice cream refreshments. Thursday, August 6, 10 AM Page 6 CAMPO-MORENA VILLAGE BRANCH LIBRARY (619) 478-5945 Children Amazing Dana The Magician. Laugh-out-loud magic show. Wednesday, July 1, 1 PM More Campo-Morena Village... Campo-Morena Village, continued... CARDIFF-BY-THE-SEA BRANCH LIBRARY Lip Balm Making Craft. Make your own soothing balm. Wednesday, July 8, 1 PM Craft Program with Stephanie Inouye. Decorate a canvas bag. Class size limited, sign-ups encouraged. Wednesday, July 22, 1 PM Fine Arts. Watercolor creations. Wednesday, July 29, 1 PM Puppet Show. Entertainment from our own Library Puppeteers. Wednesday, August 5, 1 PM (760) 753-4027 Children Preschool Storytime. Thursdays, 10:30 AM Spanish/English Bilingual Storytime (Ages 2-5). Sing and read together. Friday, June 5 & 19; July 3 & 17; Aug 7 & 21, 1 PM. (1st & 3rd Fridays) End of Summer Reading (All ages). Grand prize drawing, airbrush tattoos, refreshments. Saturday, August 8, 1 PM Baby & Me Yoga. An hour of guided yoga for adults and babies to 12 months. Please bring yoga mat and towel. Monday, June 1, 15 & 29, 11 AM Bilingual Storytime. Craft on last Wednesday of month. Wednesdays, 10:30 AM Baby Lap Sit Storytime. Please note new dates. Friday, June 5 & 19; July 3 & 17; August 7 & 21, 11 AM (1st & 3rd Fridays) Storytime & Craft. Fridays, 10:30 AM Cardiff Reef-Readers Book Club (Grades 3-5). 3rd Thursdays, 4:30 PM June 18 The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick July 16 Lost and Found by Andrew Clements August 20 Savvy by Ingrid Law Families Fun Family Movie with popcorn. Saturday, June 6 & August 1, 1 PM Friday Matinee. Fun, G-rated movie. Fridays, 3 PM German/English Bilingual Storytime (Ages 2-5). Sing and read together. Friday, June 12 & 26; July 10 & 24; August 14 & 28, 10:30 AM (2nd & 4th Fridays) Grandparents and Books with Grandma Betsy. Tuesdays, 10:30 AM Families Family Storytime. Bring the kids for a great storytime. Saturday, June 6 & 13, 10:30 AM Chess Club Meetings (Ages 10-Adult). Wednesdays, 4 PM Video Games. Wii & more. Thursdays, 5 PM & Saturdays, 11 AM-3 PM Summer Reading Club Kickoff! Fun events throughout the day. Saturday, June 20 Story Theater with Stacey Wein 10:30 AM Get Creative with Food 12 PM Face Painting for Kids 1-3 PM Music by Jackstraws 1:30 PM Bubbles the Balloon Lady 2-3 PM Stilt Puppet Theater 5:30 PM Board Games. Thursdays, 5 PM & Saturdays, 1 PM Teens Manga Expression. Popular art course for teens that teaches the basics of Japanese style cartooning. Saturday, July 11, 1 PM Tie Dye Event. Make your own unique creations. Class size limited, sign-ups encouraged. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Saturday, July 18, 1 PM Craft for Teens. Hemp bracelets. Class size limited, sign-ups encouraged. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Sat, July 25, 1 PM Decoupage Craft. Decoupage a box in your own unique style. Saturday, August 1, 1 PM Adults Adult Summer Reading Begins! Program runs June 20-August 1. Digital Photography Basics. How to use your camera, learn all those settings, compose your shots. Saturday, June 20, 11 AM DIY Sea Salt Body Scrub. Make your own sea salt body scrub. Class size limited. Thursday, June 25, 5 PM DIY Filmstrip Bookmarks. Bring your pictures or use our decorative paper to create your own laminated filmstrip bookmark. Thursday, July 9, 5 PM DIY Body Butter Program. Learn how to make your own shea body butter to take home. Thursday, July 23, 5 PM World Music & Cultural Arts Series: Old Blind Dogs. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Cardiff-by-the-Sea Library. Saturday, June 20, 7 PM Pastel Drawing with Miss Margo. Saturday, June 27, 10:30 AM Mad Science “Getting Creative with Sound.” Prepare to be impressed. Saturday, July 11, 10:30 AM Puppet Show with Miss Laurie & Friends. Puppet theatre maestros’ amazing performance! Saturday, July 18, 10:30 AM More Cardiff-by-the-Sea... Page 7 Cardiff-by-the-Sea, continued... The Wildlife Company Live Animals. Saturday, July 25, 10:30 AM Harry Potter Party! Hogwarts themed festivities, an after-hours event. Friday, July 31, 5:30 PM Fun with Clay with Miss Margo. Saturday, August 1, 10:30 AM Thriving Through Cancer: Support Group with David C. White, two-time cancer survivor. Become aware of the positive options and choices you have while navigating your path through cancer. You, the cancer thriver, and your family and friends will learn ways to understand and deal with the healing and peaceful recovery. Wednesdays, June 24, July 29 & August 26, 6:30 PM Sparkles the Clown Magic & Bubble Show. Saturday, August 8, 10:30 AM Get Creative with Crafts. Saturday, August 15, 10:30 AM Ventriloquist Joe Gandelman. Proven laughter-getter! Saturday, August 22, 10:30 AM Summer Reading Closing Party with Hullabaloo! Farm-fresh, free-range, organic kid-folk musical duo will close out our summer. www.hullabalooband.com. Saturday, August 29, 10:30 AM Teens Theatrical Make-Up with Christine Friel. Incredible and impressive effects, worthy of stage and screen. Thursday, June 25, 3:30 PM Pastel Drawing with Miss Margo. Saturday, June 27, 10:30 AM Watch & Learn Hip-Hop Dancing (Ages 8-18). Sat, July 11, 3 PM Airbrush Tattoos that will last for days. Thursday, July 23, 4 PM Meditation Class & Talk: Conquering our Inner Enemies. Our real enemy is our negativity. Problems arise when we react to difficult situations with anger and other negative states of mind. We will learn practical methods to transform our mind and overcome negativity. Each class includes guided meditation, teachings and discussion. No pre-registration required. Tuesdays, 7-8:30 PM DNA Decoded with the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center. How DNA makes us unique and how it is used to solve crimes. Thursday, August 6, 3 PM Organize Your Life. A simple yet effective way to organize your financial life. We will help you identify areas that need reviewing. LifeFolio kit provided. 45-60 minutes. Wednesday, July 22, 6:30 PM Silk Screening. Make your own cool t-shirt! Thu, August 13, 3 PM Lucy’s Skin Care & Makeup Workshop. Tuesday, June 23 & Saturday, July 18, 2 PM Play Wii. Available when the community room is not in use. Saturdays, 1:30 PM Adults Friends of the Library Book Sale Extravaganza. All types of books with proceeds benefitting the library. Saturday, August 15, 10 AM First Wednesday Concert Series: Boogie Woogie Music with Sue Palmer. Pianist known for her unique style and phenomenal left hand. Together with vocalist Deejha Marie she performs some of the best boogie woogie music in the country. Wednesday, June 3, 6:30 PM CASA DE ORO BRANCH LIBRARY (619) 463-3236 Spanish Conversation/Hablemos Español. Join us for practice! Monday, June 8 & 22; July 13 & 27; August 10 & 24, 4-6 PM Portraying in OIL with Mona Mills (advanced). Saturdays, August 1-22, 2 PM Silver Age Yoga for Seniors with Emmy Garnica. Wednesdays, 3 PM Preschool Storytime. Stories, songs and crafts. Thursdays, 11 AM Friends of the Cardiff by the Sea Library Scholarship Presentation (Adults & teens). Our yearly scholarships will be awarded to this year’s recipients! Saturday, June 13, 10 AM Raising Financially Responsible Children. Workshop in conjunction with Neale Godfrey, expert on family and children’s finances, helping parents teach their children the value of money and financial responsibility. Workbook provided. Wednesday, June 10, 6:30 PM National Multiple Sclerosis Society Women’s Support Group. Women with MS share experiences while learning from one another. Wednesday, June 17, July 15 & August 19, 6 PM Cardiff Friends Book Group. For more information call (760) 635-1000. Thursdays, June 18, July 16 & August 20, 10:15 AM (3rd Thursdays) Page 8 Children Bilingual Storytime & Craft. Wednesday, June 3 & 17, 10:30 AM (1st & 3rd Wednesdays) Wacky Wednesdays (During school year). Crafts and other activities (elementary school age). Wednesday, June 3, 10 & 17; August 19 & 26, 3 PM Terrific Thursdays (Grades K-3). Crafts and other activities. Express yourself @ your library. Tuesday, June 25; July 2 & 30; August 6 & 13, 2 PM Wacky Wednesdays (During summer). Crafts and other activities (elementary school age). Wednesday, July 1; August 5 & 12, 2 PM More... Adults Coffee & Conversation Book Club. Book at circulation desk. Friday, June 5, July 3 & August 7, 10:30 AM (1st Fridays) Coffee & Conversation. Join friends for activities and refreshments. Friday, June 19, July 17 & August 21, 10:30 AM (3rd Fridays) Basic Cake Decorating. A series with local resident Lottie Rivera. Learn how to decorate cupcakes, cookies and cakes. Each class is 1.5 hours and enrollment is limited. Call library for time. Friday, July 10, 17 & 31 Sahaja Meditation. Free, non-denominational meditation class facilitated by trained instructor. Tuesdays, 6:30 PM Soapmaking. Choose from a variety of shapes, scents and colors. Be creative @ your library. Friday, July 24, 10:30 AM Candlemaking. Make and decorate rolled beeswax candles. Friday, August 21, 10:30 AM West African Dance with Nikola Clay. Learn new moves from ancient cultures. Be creative @ your library. Wed, July 8, 2 PM Young Music Makers (Terrific Thursdays). Play instruments and hear stories with music teacher Mrs. Chase. Thursday, July 9 & 23, 2 PM Families Chess: Learn It, Play It (All ages). Wednesdays, 4 PM San Diego Guild of Puppetry’s “Zomo the Rabbit.” Meet Zomo and play African instruments during this traditional African tale. Be creative @ your library. Wednesday, June 24, 3:30 PM Amazing Dana the Magician. Witty and original. Wednesday, July 15, 2 PM CREST BRANCH LIBRARY (619) 442-7083 Children Magic of Reading by Joe Gandelman. Comic ventriloquist. Assembly at Crest Elementary School. Tuesday, June 2, 1:30 PM Kathy’s Baby Storytime. Stories, songs and playtime. For prewalking infants and caregivers. Wednesday, June 17, July 15 & August 19, 10:30 AM Creative Animal Camouflage. Six live animals display their ability to blend into the natural world. Wednesday, July 22, 11 AM The Bright Show. Skit and sing-along with your favorite library guy. Wednesday, July 29, 2 PM Teens Teen Karaoke. Tuesday, June 2, 3 PM Teen Craft: Make Your Own Accessories. Make a cell phone charm or beaded keychain. Tuesday, June 9, 3 PM End of School Party. Play Dance Dance Revolution, decorate bandannas and eat treats. Express yourself @ your library. Tuesday, June 16, 3 PM Teen Wii & Game Day. Tuesday, June 23 & August 25, 3 PM Henna Body Art. Receive non-permanent henna tattoos from Natasha Papousek. Tuesday, June 30, 2 PM Kathy’s PJ Storytime & Craft. Tue, June 23 & August 18, 6:30 PM Mail Art. Create art and exchange it through the mail with teens from another California city. Tuesday, July 7, 3 PM No Couch Potatoes. Enjoy Wii and make ice cream with a human-powered maker. Tuesday, July 14, 3 PM Drawing Manga Expressions. Learn Japanese cartooning from a professional artist. Tuesday, July 21, 3 PM Mystery Craft. Tuesday, July 28, 3 PM Teen Craft: Rubber Stamping. Create cards and scenes. Tuesday, August 4, 3 PM Teen Craft: Glass Etching. One piece of glassware per teen will be provided. Tuesday, August 11, 3 PM TAG Kickoff & T-shirt Decorating (Ages 12-18). Join the Teen Advisory Group and help plan teen events. One t-shirt per teen will be provided, or bring your own. Tuesday, August 18, 3 PM Rosi’s Crafts & Coloring Table. Tuesdays, all day Families Saturday Family Craft Program. Create great crafts! Saturdays, 11 AM June 6 Basic Knitting June 13 CD Clocks June 20 Soapmaking June 27 Wax Candles July 11 Beginning Knitting July 18 & 25 Ribbon Jewelry Aug. 1 Beeswax Candles Aug. 8 Knitting Aug. 15 Ribbon Jewelry Aug. 22 & 29 Spin Art B J Morgan Drum Circle with the Museum of Making Music. Tuesday, June 16, 3 PM More Crest... Page 9 Crest, continued... Amazing Dana’s Magic Book Tour. Bring your own deck of cards and learn a magic trick. Tuesday, June 30, 6:30 PM Intermediate Guitar. (Ages 9-16. Limit 1 child per family.) Series of 4 lessons for continuing students. Registration required. Must attend all 4 classes. Bring your guitar or borrow one from library. Begins Thursday, July 16, Noon Canine Companions for Independence. Observe trained companion dogs used by the disabled. Tuesday, July 7, 6:30 PM Summer Craft. Make a fun craft to take home. Wednesday, June 24, July 8 & August 5, 11 AM Bafflin’ Bill Cody’s Western Comedy Magic Show with authentic Indian props, mysticism & legends. Tuesday, July 14, 6:30 PM Joe Mystic’s Magic Show. Tuesday, June 23, 3 PM The Ant and the Elephant Puppet Show. Pick up your prize bag and summer reading award. Tuesday, July 28, 6:30 PM Teens How to Do Manga Art with artist Billy Martinez. Tuesday, June 9, 6:30 PM Make It & Take It Crafts. Fridays, 3:30 PM Wii & PS3 Games. During open hours Adults Families Puppet Show: Summer Reading Club Kick Off with spirited puppet rendition of “Anansi and the Moss Covered Rock.” First day to sign up for Summer Reading Club. Wednesday, June 17, 11 AM Summer Storytime. Songs and stories for families. Tuesday, June 23 & 30; July 7, 21 & 28; August 4 & 11, 10:30 AM Pajama Storytime. Wear your PJs for stories and treats. Wed, June 24, July 22 & August 26, 6:30 PM (4th Wednesdays) Mary Beach as a Greek Muse. Mary Beach introduces creativity through music. Audience participation encouraged. Wednesday, July 1, 11 AM Historical Society Meeting. Join us to preserve and promote the history of the area. Tuesday, June 2 & July 7, 1 PM (1st Tuesdays) Popsicle Storytime. Outside in Powerhouse Park. Enjoy a cool summer treat. Thursdays, July 9-30, August 6-27, 11:30 AM Mystery Book Club. 1st Fridays, 3 PM June 5 Shroud For a Nightingale by PD James July 3 Witness Protection by Mary Higgins Clark Aug. 7 P is for Peril by Sue Grafton Summer Craft Table. Make a fun craft with your family to take home. Saturday, July 11, 18 & 25; August 1 & 8, 10 AM Club de Lectura “Leyendo Juntos.” Primer viernes, 11 AM 5 de junio Mortaja para un ruiseñor por PD James 3 de julio Testigo en la Sombra por Mary Higgins Clark 7 de agosto P de Peligro por Sue Grafton John Abrams Magic Show. Wednesday, July 15, 11 AM Paper Bag Hats. Decorate a special hat to wear to the races. Saturday, July 18, 10 AM 2nd Annual Summer Reading Club Races. Wear a paper bag hat and take a turn at the prize wheel. Wednesday, July 22, 11 AM Sketching Birds by Susan Breisch (Adults & Teens). Learn about birds while we sketch with artist from the Audubon Society of San Diego. Tuesday, July 21, 6:30 PM Self Portrait Mosaic Collage with Crest artist Kai Nilles. Bring an 8x10 black & white photo. Saturday, August 1, 1 PM One-Stroke Painting by Diana Ekhaml. Bring a #10 or #12 one-stroke paintbrush. Tuesday, August 11 & 25, 6:30 PM Free Basic Computer Class. MS Word-Mouserscise-spreadsheets. Call Rosi for appt. Thursdays, 11 AM Free Intermediate Computer Class. Excel, MS Word or DB. Call for appt. Thursdays, 11:30 AM DEL MAR BRANCH LIBRARY (858) 755-1666 Children Spanish/English Storytime. Stories, songs and craft with Ms. Veronica. Tuesday, June 9 & July 14, 10:30 AM (2nd Tuesdays) Toddler Storytime (Ages 1-3). Favorite songs and stories. Tuesday, June 2 & 16; August 18 & 25, 10:30 AM Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5). Favorite stories and songs. Wednesday, June 3 & 10; August 19 & 26, 11 AM Beginning Guitar. (Ages 9-16. Limit 1 child per family). Series of 4 lessons. Registration required. Must attend all 4 classes. Bring your guitar or borrow one from the library. Begins Thursday, June 18, Noon Books and Art with Sandra Dodd (Ages 5-10). Create art based on a book. Registration required. Wednesday, June 10, 4 PM Chapter Book Club (Ages 7-10). Book discussion and snacks. Pick up current title at branch. Wednesday, June 17, July 15 & August 19, 4 PM Page 10 Craig Stone Magic Show. Wednesday, July 29, 11 AM Summer Reading Club Party. End the summer with a fun-filled party with entertainment by Nancy Saint John and her Tunes & Tales. Refreshments served. Wednesday, August 12, 11 AM Chess Club (Ages 5+). Have fun learning and playing.Thursdays, July 2-August 27, 5:30 PM Grandparents and Books with Grandpa Wayne. Saturdays, 11 AM Teens Teen Talk. Socialize and snack. Friday, June 5 & August 7, 3:30 PM (1st Fridays) Wii Games. Play a variety. Wednesday, June 10, 3 PM Teen Advisory Group. Plan library events. Wednesday, June 10, July 8 & August 12, 5 PM (2nd Wednesdays) More... Teen Book Club. Read and discuss a young adult novel. Refreshments served. Wednesday, June 10, July 8 & August 12, 5:30 PM (2nd Wednesdays) Summer Reading Party and Prizes. Thursday, August 6, Tweens: 4 PM, Teens: 5:30 PM Wii Games. Saturday, June 27; July 25; August 8, 15 & 29, 1 PM Senior Walking Group. Meet at branch. Mon, Wed, Fri., 8 AM Silk Screen T-Shirts (Ages 12-17). Design and print a shirt to take home. Registration required. Saturday, August 1, 1 PM English as a Second Language. Tuesdays, 4 PM Contruct a Mobile to hang in your room. Registration required. Thursday, August 6, 9:30 AM Teen Party & Guitar Presentation. Celebrate Summer Reading with a special performance. Refreshments served. Thursday, August 6, 11:30 AM Beginning Crochet. Learn basic stitches. Registration required. Saturday, August 22, 1 PM Adults Photography Class. Photographer Lisa Huber will teach you how to use your camera, what to do with the pics once they’re on your computer, and how to take good photos of your kids and loved ones. Thursday, June 11, 10 AM-Noon Adults Genealogy Class. Wednesday, June 24, July 22 & August 26, 3 PM (4th Wednesdays) Be Creative Nature Photography Workshop. Learn about field shooting options in the outdoors from Lisa Huber. Wednesday, June 10, Noon-2:30 PM Garden Club. Wine and Cheese Party at Tina Ludeman’s house. Thursday, June 11, 4-6 PM Friends Yard Sale & Entertainment with Paul Nichols & Cindy Burnham. Saturday, June 13. Yard Sale: 7 AM-5 PM, Entertainment: 11 AM-2 PM Art Series: California Poppy. Acrylic painting techniques. Registration required. Saturday, June 20, 9:30 AM Raising Financially Responsible Kids. Teach your children to be money wise. Registration required. Wednesday, June 24, 11 AM Book Talks & Treats. Readers share reviews and recommendations of recently read books. Copies available for check out. Coffee and snacks served. Fri, June 26, July 24 & August 28, 2 PM Collage Art. Learn techniques and apply them to a Barbie doll or horse. Registration required. Saturday, July 11, 1 PM Knit and Stitch. Bring needles, yarn, a project and a friend. Coordinated by Regina Horner and sponsored by Community Connections. Thursday, June 4, July 2 & August 6, 3 PM DESCANSO BRANCH LIBRARY (619) 445-5279 Summer Reading Club: Be Creative! Adults, children and teens be sure to sign up. Children Garden Tours on Parade. Slide show screened in the library community room. Thursday, July 9, 4-6 PM Mountain Beadworks Workshop. Must sign up to register due to limited space. Saturday, July 18, 10 AM-Noon Remember the Fifties Party. Light lunch will be served. Wednesday, July 29, Noon Preschool Storytime. Tuesdays, 11 AM Friends of the Library Meeting. Friday, June 12, July 10 & August 14, 9:30 AM (2nd Fridays) Story & Craft. Fridays through June 19, 3:30 PM; June 26-August 21, 11 AM Book Club. Miracle at Speedy Motors by Alexander McCall Smith. No meetings in July and August. Thursday, June 25, 11:30 AM Amazing Dana the Magician. Descanso Elementary School Auditorium. Friday, June 12, 11 AM EL CAJON BRANCH LIBRARY (619) 588-3718 Creative Animal Camouflage presented by Pacific Animal Productions. Friday, June 26, 11 AM Storyteller Harlynne Geisler. Friday, July 17, 11 AM Bilingual Storytime (Spanish/English). Mondays, 4 PM John Abrams: Animal Magic. Wednesday, August 5, 11 AM Bilingual Storytime (Arabic/English). Tuesdays, 10 AM Summer Reading Party & Prizes. Friday, August 7, 11 AM Toddler Storytime. Wednesdays, 9:45 AM Preschool Storytime. Wednesdays, 10:30 AM Teens Japanese Pop Culture Workshop with Janie Chesney. Thursday, June 4, 5:30 PM Tween Craft. Thursday, June 18, 4 PM Movie Night (Teens). Thursday, June 18, 5:30 PM Create a Collage. Thursday, July 2, Tweens: 4 PM, Teens: 5:30 PM Songwriter Mary Dolan (Tweens & teens). Thu, July 16, 6 PM Paint with Watercolors. Thursday, July 30, Tweens: 4 PM, Teens: 5:30 PM Children Tween Time (Ages 8-12). Wednesdays, 1 PM Tween Books and Brownies (Ages 8-12). Wednesday, June 3, July 1 & August 5, 4 PM (1st Wednesdays) Story Crafternoon (Ages 5-10). Be Creative Around the World. We will have crafts and stories from a different continent each week. Thursdays, 4 PM Craft Table (All ages). Saturdays, 1 PM More El Cajon... Page 11 El Cajon, continued... Mary Poppins Storyteller. Mary Beach performs as the beloved children’s character. Tuesday, June 30, 2 & 3 PM Musical Storytime. Storytelling, singing & making music! Tuesday, July 7, 2 PM Families Family Storytime. Wednesdays, 5:30 PM Family Movie Night. Thursdays, 5:30 PM Summer Reading Kickoff Fiesta & Animal Show (All ages). Food, music and games for the whole family. Two showings of Pacific Animal Productions’ Wild Animal Show. Tuesday, June 23, 2 & 3 PM (outside) Customer Appreciation Open House with Library Director José Aponte. Friday, July 31, 2 PM José Aponte Harry Potter Celebration at Valley Center Library Harry Potter Birthday Party. Celebrate the release of the new Harry Potter movie with games, contests, food and fun! Tuesday, July 14, 2 PM Mad Science: Getting Creative with Sound. Discover how sound travels through time; create your own wacky wavelengths and simulate an indoor thunderstorm! Tuesday, July 21, 2 & 3 PM Amazing Dana the Magician. A laugh-out-loud magic show. Tuesday, July 28, 2 & 3 PM John Abrams’ Animal Magic. The wildest magic show you’ll ever see, with live exotic pets. Tuesday, August 4, 2 & 3 PM End of Summer Reading Party with Sparkles the Clown. Join us for fun & games. Tuesday, August 11, 2 PM Teens Teen Books and Brownies (Ages 12-18). Tuesday, June 2, July 7 & August 4, 4 PM (1st Tuesdays) Anime Club. Tuesdays, 6 PM Dungeons and Dragons Club. Thursdays, 5 PM Video Game Arcade. Popular video games on a 60” screen. Sat, June 6 & 20; July 18; Aug 1 & 15, 1 PM (1st & 3rd Saturdays) Adults ESL Café. Practice your English language skills in the company of friends. Mondays, 11:30 AM Friends of the Library Meeting. Wednesday, June 1, July 6 & August 3, 6 PM (1st Mondays) Gateway Computer Classes. Taught in Arabic. Call Safa at (619) 469-2151 or (619) 312-5716 to register or for additional information. Tuesdays & Thursdays in June, 8 AM El Cajon Library Reading Group. June 2, Barack Obama; June 16, Sue Grafton; July 7, Robin Pilcher; July 21, Sandra Dallas; August 4, Jersy Kosinski; August 17, Sara Gruen, Water for Elephants; 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10 AM Be Creative Photography Workshop with photographer Lisa Huber. Tour Your Digital Camera, Photography & Family (how to take great family photos); and Nature Photography. Includes hands-on component. Tuesday, June 9, 2 PM El Cajon Club de Lectura. Wednesday, June 10 & 24; July 8 & 22; August 12 & 26, 3 PM (2nd & 4th Wednesdays) Dominos. Friday, June 12 & 26; July 10 & 17; August 14 & 28, 2 PM (2nd & 4th Fridays) Arabic Music & Dance with Layalina Band, and Dilek and friends from the Arabina Dance Company. Saturday, June 13, 2 PM Make Your Own Soap. Wednesday, July 1, 3 PM Senior Expo: Defend Yourself & Your Wallet. Featuring selfdefense tips from Mary Davis, holder of Third Degree Black Belt in Karate, followed by complimentary gourmet boxed lunch. Keynote presentation by Adult Protective Services and District Attorney’s Office. Partnership with Aging & Independence Services. Reservations required: (800) 510-2020, press 4; leave name, telephone number and library location. Monday, June 15, 11 AM1:30 PM T-Shirt Makeovers. See what cool things you can do with an old t-shirt. Wednesday, July 8, 3 PM Altered Art Workshop. Create art from recycled items. Saturday, June 20, July 18 & August 22, 1 PM Special Effects Theatrical Make-up. Learn how to transform yourself, from wounds to glitz and glamour. Wed, July 15, 3 PM Mystery Book Club. June 25, C. J. Box; July 30, Michael Palmer; August 27, Jeffrey Deaver. Last Thursdays, 2 PM Duct Tape Crafts. Make wallets and other cool items. Wednesday, July 22, 3 PM Crafternoon for Adults. Friday, June 26; July 10 & 24; Aug 7, 1 PM Teen Advisory Group. Tell us what books, CDs, movies, and programs you want. Tuesday, June 9, July 8 & August 11, 4 PM (2nd Tuesdays) How to Draw Manga. Step-by-step instructions. Wednesday, June 24, 3 PM Gourmet Desserts. Wednesday, July 29, 3 PM Henna Tattoos (Ages 12-18). Learn about henna body art and get a temporary tattoo. Wednesday, August 5, 3 PM Battle of the Bands. Check out local bands as they battle for great prizes. Contact branch for entry information. Wednesday, August 15, 3 PM Page 12 Film Premier: “Iraq in California.” Three generations of Iraqi storytellers offer insight into their world, and how living in California has changed or strengthened their Chaldean traditions. Sunday, June 28, 1:30 PM Cooking with San Diego’s Opera-Singing Chef. Cooking demonstration and book signing with Chef Elizabeth Podsiadlo. Sunday, August 9, 3 PM ENCINITAS BRANCH LIBRARY (760) 753-7376 Children Toddler Storytime (Under 3). 20-minute storytime. No session July 16 & 23. Wednesdays & Thursdays in June & July, 10 AM Toddler Yoga (18 mos-2 yrs) with parent/caregiver. Yoga poses, songs and stories. Monday, June 8 & 22; July 13 & 27, 12:30 PM (2nd & 4th Mondays) Toddler Yoga (3-4 yrs) with parent/caregiver. Yoga poses, songs and stories. Monday, June 8 & 22; July 13 & 27,1 PM (2nd & 4th Mondays) Fun Family Films. Animated features for young children on our 16-ft screen. No session Aug. 12. Wednesdays & Thursdays in August, 10 AM Families Middle Earth: Friends of the Library “First Sunday” Musical. Their gypsy-infused sound has fueled the moves of many a belly dancer in Southern California. Sunday, June 7, 2 PM Lions & Tigers & Bears, Oh My! Hutchins Consort Family Concert Series. All about animals and music celebrating the animal kingdom. Saturday, June 13, 10 AM Preschool Storytime (3-5 years). 30 minutes of stories, music, and more. No session July 16 & 23. Thursdays in June & July, 11 AM Baby Storytime. Stories, songs, rhymes and playtime. For pre-walking infants and their caregivers. Fridays, July 10-August 28, 10:30 AM Stick 2 it! Book Club for 4th & 5th Graders. Snack and chat about books! Sign up and check out a copy. Thursday, June 4, July 2 & August 6, 3:30 PM (1st Thursdays) Games & Grub for Kids (Grades 1-5). Snack & play Nintendo Wii and favorite board games. Tuesday, June 16, July 21 & August 18, 3:30 PM (3rd Tuesdays) Father’s Day Drop-in Craft. Make a crown for Dad, the king of your family! Thursday, June 18, 3-4 PM Kids’ Summer Reading Club Kick-off! Wildlife Company. Presentation, discussion and interaction with live animals. Wednesday, June 24, 3 PM Nathan James Nathan James: Friends of the Library “First Sunday” Musical. One-man band playing guitar, stomping out time on suitcase drum set while singing and playing harmonica. Sunday, July 5, 2 PM Chris Montgomery: Friends of the Library “First Sunday” Musical. Variety of jazz and vocal standards that span Gershwin, Ellington, Miles Davis and Jimi Hendrix. Sunday, August 2, 2 PM Teens After-School Movie. Movie on the big screen. Call branch for title. Tuesday, June 2, 4 PM Game On! Guitar Hero, Rock Band, Wii Sports and more. Refreshments. Monday, June 8; July 13; August 10 & 24, 3:45 PM Teen Summer Reading Club Kickoff: Video Game Tournament (Grades 6-12). Play Super Smash Bros. Brawl on Nintendo Wii for prizes! Registration required. Monday, June 22, 3 PM T-Shirt Screenprinting Workshop. Design it, print it, and wear it home. Black t-shirts provided or bring your own non-white t-shirt. Monday, June 29, 3 PM Kids’ Drop-in Craft. Make a July 4th craft. Wednesday, July 1, 3-4 PM Rafael & Katia: a Dazzling Magic Duo (All ages). Wednesday, July 8, 3 PM Clay Sculpture (All ages). Registration required. Wednesday, July 15, 10 AM Draw in an Impressionist Way (Ages 6-12). Explore pastels and create 2-3 works of art. Registration required. Wed, July 22, 3 PM Sparkles the Clown. Spectacular Sparkles and her “Creativity Unlimited Magic & Bubble Show.” In place of regularly scheduled storytime. Thursday, July 23, 10 AM Interactive Drum Circle. Learn to count rhythms and play a variety of West African drums and percussion instruments. Mon, July 6, 3 PM Summer Movie. Movie on the big screen. Call branch for title. Tuesday, July 7, 4 PM Watercolor Painting. Express your creativity and learn how to paint with watercolors. Monday, July 20, 3 PM Teen Summer Reading Club Grand Finale! Favorite video games plus pizza, airbrush tattoos, prizes and more. Monday, July 27, 3 PM NEW! Pizzamania Book Club (6th Grade & Up). Eat pizza and chat about books! Sign up; get current book at desk. 2nd Thursdays beginning August 13, 3:45 PM Adults Kids’ Summer Reading Club Grand Finale. Celebrate our summer Citizenship Preparation Class. Partnership with San Dieguito Adult reading finale with Swazzle Puppets in “River Otter Circus.” Tuesday, School. For info. call (760) 753-7073 x5101. Mondays through June 15, 5:30 PM July 28, 3 PM More Encinitas... Page 13 Encinitas, continued... ESL Classes. Partnership with San Dieguito Adult School. For info. call (760) 753-7073 x5104. Tuesdays & Thursdays, June-July, 9:30 AM Tuesday Movies on the big screen with popcorn. Call branch for featured titles. Tuesdays, 1 PM Living History: What it Was Really Like on D-Day. Bob Watson tells of his experience in the most famous battle of World War II on June 6, 1944. Tuesday, June 23, 4 PM So Cal Moviemakers. Guest Larry Groupe presents “What’s the Score? The Art of Film Composing.” Thursday, July 9, 6:30 PM Absolute Beginners Computer Basics. How to use a mouse and other basic skills. 4-class series. Registration required. Tuesdays in June, 2 PM Writers Review Group. Share supportive peer feedback on original and ongoing writing projects. Tuesdays, 6 PM The Sound of Paper: a Creativity Workshop. Julie Cameron’s book will help increase creativity. Wednesday, June 3, July 1 & August 5, 5:30 PM (1st Wednesdays) Spanish Literature. Read and discuss entertaining books in Spanish. Wednesdays, 6 PM Writing Practice Group. Participate in creative writing exercises. Thursdays, 6:30 PM Job Hunting During Difficult Times Series. “Interviewing Strategies” with career counselors Janet McAfee & Simona Cherlin. Last workshop in 4-part series. Friday, June 5, 2 PM Spanish Conversation. Improve your Spanish fluency with weekly conversational practice. Fridays, 3 PM Art for the Non-Artist. Donna Sasso shows that anyone can make art. Materials provided. Registration required. Saturday, July 11, 18 & 25, 10 AM Mark Edward Harris: Friends of the Library Lecture Series. An evening of moving images from his recent books, Inside Iran and Inside North Korea. Wednesday, July 15, 6:30 PM Basics of Digital Photography. Local photographer Derek Tarr will help develop your digital photography skills. Saturday, July 18, 2 PM Ikebana Workshop. Create an Ikebana floral arrangement. Registration required. Some supplies provided. Wed, July 22, 6 PM Essentials of Grant Writing. Learn fundamentals of preparing a grant proposal and tips for grant seekers. Presented by Sharon Omahen, Coastal Community Foundation. Thursday, July 30, 5 PM So Cal Moviemakers. Guest Stephen Nemeth presents “Keeping it Real: the Art of the Documentary.” Thursday, August 13, 6:30 PM Dime Stories: Friends of the Library Lecture Series. Hear San Diego writers read compelling prose pieces that measure just 3 minutes. Wednesday, August 19, 6:30 PM FALLBROOK BRANCH LIBRARY (760) 728-2373 Children Chess Club. Beginners welcome. Tuesday, June 2, 4-6 PM “Creative” Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5). Wednesdays, 10:30 AM Popcorn and a Movie. Wednesday, June 3, 2:30 PM Online Genealogy Research. Techniques using FamilySearch.org. Registration required. Monday, June 8, 6:30 PM Video Games. Celebrate the end of school! Snacks provided. Friday, June 12, 2 PM Introduction to Microsoft Word. Make, edit and save documents. 2-session class. Basic knowledge of computers; registration required. Tuesday, June 9 & 16, 10 AM Books & Brownies Book Club (Ages 8-12). Call or visit branch for more information. Sign up at reference desk. Thursday, June 18, 5:30-6:15 PM Introduction to Email. Basics using Yahoo! mail. Basic knowledge of computers; registration required. Wednesday, June 10, 2 PM Popcorn and a Movie. Wednesday, July 1, 15 & 29, 3:30 PM Gentle Yoga. For beginners and experienced. Thursday, June 11 & 25; July 9 & 23; August 13 & 27, 2 PM Summer Reading Kick-off Party. Join Summer Reading Club, decorate a cookie and paint a mural that will be displayed in the children’s room throughout the summer. Saturday, June 20, 3-5 PM So Cal Moviemakers. “The Art of Color in Film.” Local movie makers share their work and discuss their craft. Thursday, June 11, 6:30 PM Danalee Buhler: Friends of the Library Lecture Series. Author of Running from Coyote: a White Family Among the Navajo. Wednesday, June 17, 6:30 PM 30 Great Drought Tolerant Plants for Your Garden. Local landscape designer Doug Kalal describes water-wise plants for Southern California. Wednesday, June 24, 6:30 PM Page 14 Video Games. Snacks provided. Wednesday, July 8 & 22, 3:30 PM “Creative” Summer Reading Club Programs. Held at the Hilltop Center, 331 E. Elder St. Thursdays, 1:30-2:30 PM July 2 Frazzle & Friends July 9 Sounds Like Science with Mad Science of San Diego July 16 Renaissance Entertainment with Chris Yates from New Zealand July 23 Magic with the phenomenal Craig Stone July 30 Creative Animal Camouflage More... Video Games. Snacks provided. Wednesday, July 8 & 22, 3:30 PM Cake/Cupcake Decorating. At Fallbrook Art School. Sign up at branch. Tuesday, July 14, 2 PM Screenprinting on a T-shirt. At Fallbrook Art School. Sign up at branch. Tuesday, July 21, 2 PM Asian Brush Painting with Rosemary KimBal. At Fallbrook Art School. Sign up at branch. Tuesday, July 28, 3 PM Manga Drawing with Billy Martinez. At Fallbrook Art School. Sign up at branch. Monday, August 10, 11:30-12:30 PM Fine Art Fridays (Ages 3-12). At Hilltop Center. Fridays, 10:30-11:15 AM July 10 Watercolor Fun July 17 Block Printing July 24 Pastel Drawing July 31 Clay Sculptures Finale Program with the Raggle Taggle Pirate Band. At Hilltop Center. Friday, August 7, 10:30 AM Families Family Craft Night. Decorate a box to keep your Summer Reading books organized. Tuesday, June 16, 6:30 PM Teens Adults Sunday Summer Music Concert. Kevin Rones, harp guitarist. Sunday, June 7, 2 PM Computación y Internet para Principiantes. Cubrirá las funciones básicas de la computadora, incluyendo cómo usar un ratón (Mouse). No requiere ninguna experiencia y es gratis. Inscríbase en el escritorio de referencia o llamando a la biblioteca. Domingo, 14 de junio, 10-11 AM Introducción a la Red. Cubrirá la navegación básica de la Red. La clase es gratis. Inscríbase en el escritorio de referencia o llamando a la biblioteca. Domingo, 14 de junio, 11:30-12:30 PM Learn about Hummingbirds with Denise Gillen. The lives of hummingbirds and raising baby hummers. Wed, June 17, 1 PM Sunday Summer Music Concert. José Rodriguez, classical guitarist. Sunday, June 28, 2 PM Jewelry Design & Creation Demo. Jewelry design demonstration in wire wrapping, bead stringing and tool stamping with Denise Bonaimo. Tuesday, July 7, 2-3:30 PM M.A.N.G.A. Anime Club. Snacks provided. Fridays, June 5, 19 & 26, all Fridays in July, 2:30-5 PM Henna Tattoos. Summer Reading kick-off party! Saturday, June 20, 3 PM Watercolor Collage Workshop with Alessandra Colfi. Use watercolors as a tool for inspiration and creative license in a fun morning of creating beautiful collages. Tuesday, July 14, 10:30 AM Bookbinding Workshop (Grades 5-12). Sew, glue and bind your own hardcover book. Sign up at reference desk. Tuesday, June 23, 4 PM Printmaking Workshop. Presented by Virginia Cartwright. Supplies provided. Tuesday, July 21, 10:30 AM Linoleum Block Printing. Carve onto a linoleum block, ink it and transfer to paper to make cards and posters. Tuesday, June 30, 4-5:30 PM Creative Writing Workshop. At Fallbrook Art School. Sign up at branch. Tuesday, July 7, 2 PM FLETCHER HILLS BRANCH LIBRARY (619) 466-1132 Children Radical Reptiles. Saturday, June 27, 3 PM Krusin Kritters. Live animal show and education program. Wednesday, July 15, 6:30 PM Annual Ice Cream Social. Join friends and neighbors at the annual Friends of the Library social. Wednesday, July 22, 6 PM Bilingual Storytime. Stories and crafts. Wednesdays, 3:30 PM Chess Club. Thursdays, 3 PM Preschool Storytime. Fridays, 10:30 AM Bead Necklace Workshop. Make fabulous beads using polymer clay. Supplies provided. Thursday, July 9, 5:30 PM Teens Teen Advisory Group: T-Shirt Print Screening by Dale McLeod. Limited space; sign up at desk. Saturday, June 6, 11 AM Art of Storytelling with Alessandra Colfi. Tuesday, July 28, 10:30 AM Oil Pastel Workshop with Virginia Cartwright. Supplies provided. Thursday, August 6, 6 PM Telescoping the Stars with the San Diego Astronomy Association; telescopes provided. Wednesday, June 17, 6:30 PM Teen Book Club. Book for July is Prom Queen Geeks by Laura Preble. Call for other months’ titles. Saturday, June 20, July 18 & August 15, 11 AM Author Visit: Laura Preble. Author of popular books, Prom Queen Geeks, The Queen Geek Social Club, and Queen Geeks in Love. Wednesday, July 8, 6 PM Teen Advisory Group: Manga Art. Draw your own Manga artwork. Saturday, July 11, 11 AM Teen Video Game Challenge. Compete for a prize! Wednesday, July 22, 10 AM Teen Advisory Group: Beauty Products. Create your own personalized beauty products. Saturday, August 1, 11 AM More Fletcher Hills... Page 15 Fletcher Hills, continued... JACUMBA BRANCH LIBRARY (619) 766-4608 Adults Children Wii Bowling! Teams will play against each other for prizes. BBQ in August to celebrate winners. Sign-up required. Tuesdays, 3 PM Pajama Storytime. Wear your jammies; bring your favorite stuffed animal. Tuesdays, 7 PM Mad Science! Summer Reading kickoff for Jacumba Elementary School. Family members welcome. Thursday, June 11, 10:30 AM Henna Art with Natasha Papousek. Learn about the art of mehndi, and get a free henna tattoo. Wednesday, June 10, 6 PM Mad Science! Summer Reading kickoff for Clover Flat Elementary School. Family members welcome. Thursday, June 11, 1 PM Glass Vase Painting. Create a beautiful hand painted vase. All materials provided. Thursday, June 25, 10 AM Preschool Storytime & Craft. Wednesdays, 1 PM June 3 Play a Sport June 10 Bees Everywhere! June 17 Lady Bug, Lady Bug June 2 Music Stories July 1 4th of July fun July 8 Color me fun July 15 More Music Paint with Dancing Brush. Guided oriental brush painting class. Wednesday, July 1, 6:15 PM IMPERIAL BEACH BRANCH LIBRARY Children (619) 424-6981 Preschool Storytime with stories and songs. Wednesdays, June 3 & 17; July 1-29, 10:30 AM Toddler Storytime with stories and songs. Wednesdays, June 3 & 17; July 1-29, 11:30 AM Storytime with the U.S. Coast Guard. Join us for a special guest. Wednesday, June 10, 10 AM Amazing Dana Magic Show. Summer Reading Club kickoff. Saturday, June 20, 1 PM Circus Minimus Puppet Show. Wednesday, June 24, 10:30 AM Family Archaeology Program with San Diego Archaeology Center. Wednesday, June 24, 5:30 PM Firefighter Storytime with the Imperial Beach Fire Department. Wednesday, July 15, 10 AM Swazzle Puppet Show. Summer Reading Club finale. Saturday, August 1, 1 PM Meet and Greet the Sea with Birch Aquarium. Sat, August 15, 1 PM Teens Beginning Knitting. Learn the basics. Teen Advisory Council event. Wednesday, July 22, 5:30 PM Chalk Drawing Contest. Join us to create beautiful chalk art in front of the library! Winner announced at 3 pm. Sign up early; only 25 spots available. Saturday, July 25, 11 AM Chess Club. Monday, June 16, July 21 & August 18, 3 PM Adults Book Club. Monday, June 15, July 20 & August 17, 6:30 PM Movie Club. Review a movie then discuss it with fellow critics. Monday, June 3, July 20 & August 17, 6:30 PM Friends of the Library Meeting. Monday, June 8, July 13 & August 10, 8:30 AM Classical Guitar Program featuring Cruz Rodriguez. Wednesday, July 8, 6 PM Page 16 Special Thursdays for Summertime! Thursdays, 1 PM June 25 Make a vacation memory box July 2 Sidewalk chalk art July 9 Face Painting July 16 T-shirt art July 23 Amazing Dana’s Magic Show July 30 JackStraws Musical Program July 22 Art is fun July 29 Touch and Feel Books August 5 Much More Music August 12 Pictures are fun August 19 Birds, Birds, Birds August 26 Be Creative Friday at the Movies! Fridays, 1 PM July 3 See a nanny with a knack for getting kids to do their chores July 10 A hook, a flying boy and pixie dust July 17 I found a golden ticket! July 24 Stay off the lawn July 31 We’re all in this together More... JULIAN BRANCH LIBRARY (760) 765-0370 Game Day. Friday, June 5, all day Saturday Crafts. Saturdays, 1 PM June 6 Sports magnet June13 Tambourines June 20 Quilt squares June 27 Shoelaces July 11 Canvas painting July 18 Mosaic art July 25 Make a drum August 1 More art August 8 Create a book August 15 Craft table August 22 Door hanger August 29 Bracelets or keychains Children Baby and Me Lap-Sit. Parents & caregivers bring babies to 18 mos. old for valuable learning time, with music, toys and books. Siblings are welcome. Series 1: Thursday, June 4, 11, & 18, 11 AM; Series 2: Thursday, July 16, 23, 30; August 6, 13 & 20, 11 AM Preschool Storytime. Bring your preschool-aged children to hear stories, sing songs and make a craft. Wednesdays, 11 AM Girl Scout Meeting. Girl Scouts meet and receive instruction toward earning badges. Friday, June 12, 2:30 PM Families Customer Appreciation Open House with Library Director José Aponte. Friday, June 26, 2 PM José Aponte Friday at the Movies. Fridays, 1 PM June 26 What would it be like to play bass in a band? August 7 “Is your best friend a car?” Buccaneer Pirate Band Summer Reading Club. Thursday, June 25, 3:30 PM Wildlife Company. Live animals up close; touch them and learn all about them. Thursday, August 6, 1 PM SRC Watercolor for Children. Be creative by learning simple techniques from Ms. Margo. Thursday, July 9, 3:30 PM Summer Reading Party! Prizes and root beer floats. Tuesday, August 11, 1 PM Summer Reading Club Kick-off Event. Be Creative @ Your Library. Crafts, entertainment and more! Thu, June 18, 3:30 PM Saturday Crafts. A different fun craft every week. Saturdays, 1 PM Amazing Dana the Magician makes objects disappear and reappear right before your eyes. Thursday, July 2, 3:30 PM Teens Glass Etching. Teens only! Join us for some fun glass etching. Wednesday, June 24, 4 PM Teen Summer Fun. Wednesdays, 4 PM July 1 Make CD holders July 8 Fun with carnival games & prizes July 15 Henna Tattoos July 22 Create a t-shirt July 29 Make fun CD clocks Teens! End of Summer Reading. Join us for prizes and root beer floats. Wednesday, August 8, 4 PM Play Station & Wii. Contact library for hours. Tuesdays-Saturdays, all day Adults “Walk & Talk.” Meet at the library. Wear good walking shoes; we average 2+ miles each week. Tuesdays, 7 AM Friends of the Library Meeting. Meet in community room. Tuesday, June 23, 11 AM Wii Bowling Team Fun. Great excercise; great fun; meet people. Tuesdays in July, 6 PM Beginning Computer Class. Set up an email account, search the Web and more. Fridays, 10 AM Learning Safari. Visit with exotic animals in library for fun and education. Thursday, July 16, 3:30 PM Mad Science. Explore science and experiments with simple household materials. Thursday, July 23, 3:30 PM Create a Mobile or Collage. Led by Ms. Margo. Thursday, July 30, 3:30 PM End of Summer Reading Club Celebration featuring many creative activities. Refreshments served. Thu, August 6, 3:30 PM Families Mountain Tribal Gypsies: Costumes and Documentary. Julian’s own Belly Dancing Troupe is the subject of a short documentary film, followed by discussion of costume techniques. Tue, June 23, 6 PM Learning about Snakes of the Area. Mary Ramsey from Heise County Park will bring four different snakes and educate residents on how to stay safe when you have a snake encounter. Saturday, June 27, 10 AM Movie Night (All ages). Popcorn and drinks served. Tuesday, June 30, 6 PM Music on the Mountain with Naomi Alter entertaining with her mastery of the full-sized harp. Tuesday, July 7, 6 PM Music on the Mountain with Jacqui Foreman. Singer, songwriter, guitarist, and violinist shares her talents. Tuesday, August 4, 6 PM More... Page 17 Music on the Mountain with Tony Lasley. Arts and Letters presents Tony Lasley playing Bossa Nova music on his guitar. Tuesday, June 2, 6 PM Tween Tuesdays (Grades 3-5). Crafts and activities. Space is limited, sign up at reference desk. Tuesdays, 3:30 PM Baby Lapsit. Infants 0-18 months and caregiver. Wednesday, June 3, 10 & 17, 10:30 AM Read to Your Breed. Read to therapy dog Sunny. Sign up at reference desk. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 3:30 PM Wild Wednesdays. Wednesdays, 10:30 AM Live animals presented by the Wildlife Company. June 24 Puppet Show based on the book The Wolf’s Chicken Stew by Keiko Kasza. July 1 Songs and Juggling with the hilarious Stu Mulligan. July 8 Songs with Jeff Lee. July 15 Magic, Songs, and More with Sparkles the Clown. July 22 Movie Day. July 29 Magic by the phenomenal Craig Stone. August 5 Snakes, Reptiles and more presented by Radical Reptiles. Final raffle following the show. August 12 San Diego Archaeology Society. Two-hour program. Saturday, August 15, 10 AM Preschool Storytime & Craft (Ages 3-5). Thursdays, 10:30 AM Toddler Storytime (Ages 1-3). Stories, songs and dancing. Fridays, 10:30 AM Teens SRC Teen Craft: Make a Dreamcatcher. Led by Ms. Patty. Friday, June 19, 3:30 PM SRC Teen Event. Express Yourself with a discussion about protest songs from the 60’s and 70’s. Friday July 10, 3:30 PM Arts and Crafts. (Ages 5-8). Thursdays, 3:30 PM Families SRC Julian Manga Expressions for Teens. Learn to draw Manga - Japanese-style comic book characters. All materials provided. Friday, July 24, 3:30 PM 1 Library Birthday Party. Fun events for the whole family. Saturday, June 20, 10:30 AM Hullabaloo 10:30 AM Trails and Rails Noon California Note Catchers 3:30 PM SRC Teen Gaming. A tournament of Wii and Playstation 2 games. Friday, August 7, 3:30 PM Chess Club. Open to all ages and levels of experience. Wednesdays, 3 PM & Thursdays, 6 PM st Adults Gentle Yoga with Karen. Gentle yoga, meditation and stretching exercises. Mondays & Fridays, 9 AM CERT Community Emergency Response Training for Julian residents. Call Diana or Johnny Hake to register (760) 765-1413. Monday, June 1, 15 & 29, 6 PM Quilting: An Overview. Samples of quilt types, stories behind them; and how to creatively select fabrics, textures and colors. Tuesday, August 18, 6 PM Photography: How to Take a Great Picture. Photojournalist Ernie Cowan will instruct how to ensure great composition and depth when taking a picture. Participants are encouraged to bring their own camera. Saturday, June 13, 1 PM Men Who Cook. Local chefs Stan Caputo (Romano’s) and Charles Scott (Candied Apple Bakery) will share some of their secrets. Tuesday, July 14, 6 PM Sit and Fit for Seniors. Gentle stretching and chair exercises led by Matt Kraemer, Physical Therapist. Wednesdays, 11 AM LA MESA BRANCH LIBRARY (619) 469-2151 Children Read to Your Breed. Read to therapy dog Davy. Registration required at reference desk. 1st & 3rd Mondays, 4 PM Bilingual Spanish/English Storytime. Simple craft follows. 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 11 AM Read to Your Breed. Read to therapy dog Sadie. Registration required at reference desk. 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 3:30 PM Page 18 Knitting Club. Open to all ages and levels of experience. Wednesdays, 6 PM 2nd Annual Trivia Contest. Compete for fun and prizes. Refreshments served. Saturday, August 15, Noon Teens Bleach Shirts (Grades 6-12). Make a template and use bleach sprays to create a design on a T-shirt. Bring your own shirt or use one we provide. Refreshments provided. Thursday, June 11, 4 PM Teen Book Club (Grades 6-12). Pick up a copy of The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart at reference desk. Discuss it and vote on next title. Refreshments. Thursday, June 18, 4 PM More... Teen T-shirt Alteration (Grades 6-12). Remake a t-shirt with scissors, safety pins and more. We’ll provide supplies or bring your own shirt. Registration required. Thursday, June 25, 3:30 PM Teen Advisory Council (Grades 6-12). Choose the books, movies, and music we buy for teens. Earn community service. Refreshments. Thursday, August 27, 4 PM Teen Melted Bookmarks (Grades 6-12). Make psychadelic art on a bookmark with crayon shavings and an iron. Registration required. Refreshments. Thursday, July 2, 3:30 PM Teen Espresso Painting (Grades 6-12). Watercolor with espresso. Make a painting in rich browns that will have a great scent. Registration required. Thursday, July 9, 3:30 PM Teen Book Club/Movie (Grades 6-12). Pick up a copy of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. We’ll discuss and watch a modern reinterpretation rated PG-13. Registration required. Refreshments. Thursday, July 16, 3:30 PM Adults Photography Workshop. Photographer Lisa Huber will teach you how to use your camera, what to do with the pics once they’re on your computer, and how to take good photos of your kids and loved ones. Tuesday, June 9, 10 AM-Noon Coffee and Books. Librarians offer book reviews over coffee. Wednesdays, June 10, July 15 & August 12, 10 AM La Mesa Book Club. Pick up book at reference desk. Refreshments served. Wed, June 17, July 15 & August 19, rd Silk Screening (Grades 6-12). Make a design and then silk screen 11:30 AM (3 Wednesdays) it on a shirt. Bring your own or use one we provide. Registration Pine Needle Coiling. Create a necklace using a decorative stone required. Refreshments. Thursday, July 23, 3:30 PM and pine needles. Learn coiling method for making baskets. Pre-registration required at reference desk. Tuesday, June 23, 6 PM Wii for Grown-Ups. See what the buzz is about. Saturday, June 27 & July 18, 10 AM Learn to Knit. Learn the basics. Materials will be provided, or bring your own yarn and knitting needles. Pre-register at reference desk. Saturday, July 25, 10 AM Name That Tune (Grades 6-12). Whoever can name the most songs and bands the quickest wins a prize. Arrive on time to get the best chance. Registration required. Thursday, July 30, 3:30 PM Teen Mystery Theater (Grades 6-12). Study crime scenes, investigate suspects’ statements, and hunt for clues. The first to solve the case wins a prize. Registration required. Refreshments. Thursday, August 6, 3:30 PM Henna Tattoos & Summer Reading Club Party (Grades 6-12). A henna artist will create tattoos for those with parental permission slip. Grand prize drawings and refreshmemts. Thursday, August 13, 3:30 PM Teen Book Club (Grades 6-12). Pick up book at reference desk. We’ll discuss it and vote on next title. Refreshments. Thursday, August 20, 4 PM Floral Arranging. Learn the basics. Pre-registration is required at reference desk. Thursday, July 30, 10 AM Jewelry Making. Jewelry designer Kerry Greenwood teaches basic beading techniques. Pre-registration is required at reference desk. Tuesday, June 30 & August 4, 6 PM Creative Writing for Beginners. Join author Carlene Rae Dater for beginning class. Pre-register at reference desk. Tuesday, July 7 & 28; August 11, 6:30 PM Writers Workshop. Meet other writers, get practice, and explore publishing possibilities. With published author Carlene Rae Dater. 3rd Tuesdays, 10 AM LAKESIDE BRANCH LIBRARY (619) 443-1811 Children Elementary Explorers (Grades K-6). When school is in session. After-school stories, science, crafts, games and fun. Tuesday, June 2, 3:30 PM Pajama Storytime. Stories & fun. Wear your PJs! Wednesday, June 3 & 17, 7 PM Author Alphabet Cards. Check out a book by our featured authors and earn an Author Alphabet Card. Collect all 26 to win a prize! Friday & Saturday, June 5 & 6, 9:30 AM Summer Reading Kickoff! Get Creative @ the Library. Pick up a reading log and read for prizes. Monday, June 8, 1 PM Make It & Take It Crafts: June. Mondays, 1 PM June 8 Make a tissue paper flower in a decorated flower pot June 15 Sun Visors June 29 Paint a river rock: create animals, flowers, monsters Handprint Mural. Make a handprint mural to decorate the library. Thursday, June 11, 2:30 PM PAWS to Read. Children gain confidence reading to a friendly dog. Saturday, June 13 & 27; July 11 & 25; August 8 & 22, 11 AM Circus Minimus. Be amazed by a miniature marionette circus. Thursday, June 18, 2:30 PM Get Creative Bookmark Contest. Enter the contest. Supplies and information available. Monday, June 22, 1 PM Sparkles the Clown. Giant bubbles, magic, laughs and fun! Thursday, June 25, 2:30 PM Puppet Shows. Thursdays, 10:30 AM June 25 Chato’s Kitchen July 16 Martina la Cucaracha July 30 Diego the Whale More Lakeside... Page 19 Lakeside, continued... Make It & Take It Crafts: July. Mondays, 1 PM July 6 July 13 July 27 Shaker and Drums: Create a rhythm instrument Paper Bag Puppets Rubber band banjos Creature Creations Contest. The most creative creature wins a prize! Supplies and information available at library. Monday, July 20, 1 PM Wire Sculptures for Teens. Create art out of copper wire. Wednesday, July 8, 3:30 PM Duct Tape Creations for Teens. Make a wallet, a bracelet, or a vest. Wednesday, July 15, 3:30 PM Shrinky Dinks for Teens. Draw or trace designs and then shrink them into a keychain or necklace. Wednesday, July 22, 3:30 PM Grandparents and Books with Grandma Barbara. Wednesdays, 10 AM Preschool Storytime (Ages 2-5). Stories, rhymes, and crafts. Thursdays, 10:30 AM Bilingual Storytime/Cuentos en Español. Jueves/Thursdays, 3:30 PM Baby & Toddler Storytime (6 mos-2 yrs). Stories, songs, and games. Fridays through July, 10:30 AM Families Picnic in the Park. Bring a picnic lunch and a blanket. Eat, talk about favorite books and hear a story. Juice & cookies provided. Saturdays, June 13-27; July 4-25, Noon Teen Auction: Summer Reading Club Finale. Cash in all the tickets you earned during summer reading for great prizes. Snacks and drinks provided. Wednesday, July 29, 3:30 PM Adults Adult Summer Reading. There will be weekly drawings and door prizes given away at our adult summer programs. Mondays, June 8-Friday, July 31 USA Jump Stars. Be amazed by the jumprope tricks of this troupe, and learn some tricks yourself. Thursday, July 2, 2:30 PM Wildlife Habitats & Adaptations. Meet six wild and wonderful animals from around the world. Thursday, July 16, 2:30 PM Pirate Band: Summer Reading Club Finale. Sing along with a Pirate Band, win prizes, and eat ice cream at the Grand Finale. Thursday, July 30, 2:30 PM Wii for Adults. Have fun and get some exercise. Tuesdays, 11 AM-1 PM Be Creative Photography Workshop with photographer Lisa Huber. Tour your digital camera, how to be creative and get great family photos, and nature photography (hands-on). Wednesday, June 10, 5-7:30 PM Summer Concerts on the Lawn. Free music performed by Ebony Fourest – from Vivaldi to video games, they have a little slice of fun Amazing Dana Magic Show. Dana will amaze you with magic tricks. for everyone. Wednesday, June 17, 6 PM Thursday, July 9, 2:30 PM Bingo Night. Play, win prizes, and meet your neighbors. Bright Family Singalong. Sing along to all your favorites and join in Wednesday, June 24, 6 PM with funny skits. Thursday, June 23, 2:30 PM Book Club. Discuss a new book each month and get reading Wii for Everyone (All ages). Tuesdays, 1 PM recommendations from group members. Refreshments served. Video Game Day (All ages). Have fun playing a variety of PS2 and Thursday, June 25, July 23 & August 27, 4 PM (Last Wednesdays) Wii games. Saturdays beginning June 20, 1 PM Teens Wii For Teens. Play video games after school in the teen area. Monday, June 1, 3 PM Creativity ROCKS! Paint a river rock. Use your imagination and have fun. Wednesday, June 10, 3:30 PM Junk Drawer Sculpture. Create sculptures out of junk! No talent required. Bring your own clean junk or use the library’s. Wednesday, June 17, 3:30 PM Songwriting for Teens. Singer/songwriter Mary Dolan creates a song with you and makes a CD for each participant. Wednesday, June 24, 3:30 PM Silkscreen T-Shirts for Teens. Create your own silkscreen t-shirt with graphic artist Dale McLeod. Sign up ahead at library. Wednesday, July 1, 3:30 PM Bingo Night. Play, win prizes and meet your neighbors. Wednesday, July 8 & 22, 6 PM Summer Concerts on the Lawn. Free music performed by Duo Colibri, the Latin-flared duo comprised of guitarist Magdalena Loza and flutist Tiffany Weller. Wednesday, July 15, 6 PM Bingo Night. Play, win prizes, and meet your neighbors. Wednesday, August 12, 6 PM Summer Concerts on the Lawn. Free music performed by the Leonard Patton Jazz Duo – from Marley to Stevie to Sting, Leonard Patton was born to sing with his rich, smoky voice. Wednesday, August 19, 6 PM Computer Classes. Internet Basics and Email Basics. Limited seating, registration is required by phone or at reference desk. Saturdays, 8:45 AM Chess Club (All ages). Just come and play. All skill levels welcome. Wednesdays, 3 PM Page 20 LEMON GROVE BRANCH LIBRARY (619) 463-9819 Children Baby Time (Prewalking Infants). 4-week session. Limited to 12 infants and parent/caregiver; registration required. No older siblings please. Fridays, 10:30 AM Toddler Time. (Ages 1-3). Thursdays, 9:45 AM 3, 4 & 5 Kick Start! (Preschool Storytime). Thursdays, 10:45 AM Kids Book Club (Ages 9-12). Snacks provided. Call branch for titles. Wednesdays, 4 PM. Puppet Show. “Chato’s Kitchen.” Tuesday, June 6, 3 PM Games and Goodies. Play Nintendo Wii, board games and eat goodies. Tuesday, June 9, 3:30 PM Mail Art Project. Turn a postcard into art. The card will be exchanged through the mail with another library. Saturday, June 20, 11:30 AM Craft Afternoon. Make and take a lanyard home. Tuesday, June 23, 3 PM Fitness Frenzy. Two fun classes for kids. Wednesday, June 24 18 mos. to 6 years - 10-10:30 AM 7 to 12 years - 10:30-11 AM Art Class. Medium changes each week. Limit 30 children. Mondays, June 29; July 6-27, 2 PM Eye Machine Storyhour. 2nd Fridays, 3:30 PM June 12 Mystery read-a-loud with Amy Graves of the Center for the Blind. July 10 Humor Read Aloud with Marie Nelson. August 13 Folktales Read Aloud with Abigail Capps. Leonard Patton Jazz. From Marley to Stevie to Sting, Patton was born to sing with his rich, smoky voice. Family concert. Friday, June 19, 3:30 PM Creative Animal Camouflage. Celebrate the start of Summer Reading with Pacific Animal Productions and their animal camouflage show. Sign up for Summer Reading Club. Saturday, June 20, 3 PM Sheriff Read-Aloud. Inclusion Fusion Family Frenzy. Read aloud with the Lemon Grove Sheriff. Friday, June 26, 3:30 PM Fine Art Mondays. Come learn the basic techniques for a variety of fine art mediums. Supplies provided. Mondays, 2 PM Hip Hop Performance. Family night with Adam’s project SDSU. Wednesday, July 1, 6 PM Hand Cycling Expose with Intrepid Company. Friday, July 17, 3:30 PM Multicultural Musical Storytelling with Josiah Diallo. Friday, July 24, 3:30 PM Read to Me. Meet San Diego’s premier women’s soccer team, the SeaLions. The team will talk with the audience and read a story. Tuesday, June 30, 3 PM Creative Cartooning. Learn the basics of drawing cartoon faces with Lisa Davis DeMattei. Wednesday, July 1, 3 PM Pastel Drawing Class. Class size limited to 35. Monday, July 6, 2 PM Write Your Own Story. Work with teens from the library’s Teen Council to create your own story. Tuesday, July 7, 3 PM San Diego Water Authority. How to be creative with water, and best ways to conserve this resource. Wednesday, July 8, 3 PM John Abrams’ Animal Magic. Magician with live exotic pets. Thursday, July 9, 3:30 PM Print Making Class. Learn the art and create a print to take home. Class size limited to 35. Monday, July 13, 2 PM “Diego the Whale” Puppet Show. Tuesday, July 14, 2 PM Mad Science. “Getting Creative with Sound.” Wednesday, July 15, 3 PM Young Rembrandts in Dry Media with Lisa Yegin. Friday, June 5, July 3 & August 7, 3:30 PM Talent Show. Inclusion Fusion Family Frenzy. Friday, July 31, 3:30 PM Kamishibai Japanese Storytelling. Japanese folktales told in English using a traditional Kamishibai stage. Tue, July 21, 3 PM Closing Carnival. Celebrate the end of Summer Reading 2009. Featuring carnival games and cupcakes. Saturday, August 1, 10 AM Creative Chronicles. Storytelling show with Harlynne Geisler. Wednesday, July 22, 3 PM Pualani Hula Studio. Traditional Hawaiian dance. Saturday, August 8, 2 PM Puppet Show. Create and perform your own puppet show. Tuesday, July 28, 3 PM Cuentos y Cantos con Salvador Torres. Friday, August 21, 3:30 PM Children’s Magic Show with the incredible Craig Stone. Wednesday, July 29, 2:30 PM Family Craft. Saturdays, 2:30 PM Games and Goodies. Play Nintendo Wii, board games and eat goodies. Tuesday, August 18, 3:30 PM Families African Dance & Drum Performance with African drum and dance group Ho Asogli. Wednesday, June 3, 6 PM Folktales with Harlynne Geisler. Inclusion Fusion Family Frenzy travels the globe. Friday, August 28, 3:30 PM Teens Book Making. Learn the art of bookmaking and binding with Judy Christensen. Thursday, June 4, 4:30 PM More Lemon Grove... Page 21 Lemon Grove, continued... Teen Council Meeting & Craft. Beeswax candle making. Materials and snacks provided. Thursday, June 18, 4:30 PM Six Word Memoir for Teens. Tell your story in six words for a community art exchange. Saturday, June 20, 11:30 AM Ice Cream Making. Make ice cream and meet new teens. Thursday, June 25, 4:30 PM Express Your Inner Superhero. Author Laura Preble shows teens how to design their own superhero. Thursday, July 2, 4:30 PM Teen Council Meeting & Tie Dye. Tie Dye a shirt and stay for the meeting. Thursday, July 16, 4:30 PM LINCOLN ACRES BRANCH LIBRARY (619) 475-9880 Children Summer Reading Club Sign-up Week. Read and win prizes! June 16-20, all day Summer Reading Kick Off. Screen Printing with Dale McLeod. Wednesday, June 24, 1:30 PM Nutrition Program. When school is in session. Free healthy snacks for 17 and younger. Tuesday-Friday, 3:30-4:30 PM & Saturdays, Noon Magician Joe Mystic. Wednesday, July 1, 1:30 PM Cartoon Drawing Class with Harry Hamernik. Wednesday, July 8, 1:30 PM Marshmallow Popsicles. Special classes of marshmallow figures. Select your favorite shape. Wednesday, July 15, 1:30 PM Puppet Show. Icarus T Dragon Puppet Revue. Wednesday, July 22, 1:30 PM Henna Tattoos. Children’s Summer Reading Awards Party. Wednesday, July 29, 1:30 PM Lisa’s Crafty Corner. Friday, June 5; every Friday beginning August 8, 3 PM Video Game Day. Saturdays, Noon Bilingual Storytime. English/Spanish. Fridays, 10 AM Teens Summer Reading Club Sign-up Week. Read and win prizes! June 16-20, all day Henna Tattoos. Learn about henna artistry from Natasha Papousek and leave with a design. Thursday, July 23, 4:30 PM Teen Summer Reading Kick Off. Magic & Fantasy Show with Sandee Gee. Thursday, June 25, 1:30 PM Teen Screenprinting Workshop. Create a shirt to take home. Thursday, July 30, 3:30 PM Craft Day. Thursdays, 2:30 PM Video Game Day. Saturdays, Noon Teen Council Meeting. Pizza provided. Thursday, August 6, 4:30 PM Airbrush Tattoos with Harry Hamernik. Thursday, July 9, 1:30 PM Teen Craft. Button Making. Refreshments provided. Thursday, August 13, 4:30 PM Teen Game Night. Play Wii, board games or cards. Refreshments provided. Thursday, August 20, 4:30 PM Adults Genealogy Class with Susie Pentico. Beginners and intermediates. 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 6 PM DNA Decoded. Presented by Rueben H. Fleet Science Center. Thursday, July 16, 1:30 PM Screen Printing with Dale McLeod. Thursday, July 2, 1:30 PM Lincoln Acres Teen Wildlife Company. Teen Summer Reading Club Awards Party. Thursday, July 30, 1:30 PM Youth Movie and Book Club. Wednesdays, 3:30 PM Tai Chi with Tom Mims. Saturday, June 6, 1:30 PM Photography Class. Photographer Lisa Huber will teach you how to use your camera, what to do with the pics once they’re on your computer, and how to take good photos of your kids and loved ones. Tuesday, June 9, 5:30-7:30 PM Book Discussion Group. 2nd Wednesdays, 6 PM June 10 The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett July 8 The Heart is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers August 12 Light in August by William Faulkner Friends of the Library Meeting. Get involved at your library. Refreshments served. No meeting in August. Thursday, June 25 & July 30, 9:30 AM (Last Thursdays) Multi-level ESL Class. Sponsored by Grossmont Adult School. Mondays & Tuesdays, 9:30 AM Page 22 Yttrium Rock Band performing originals from their forthcoming selftitled debut recording. Don’t miss it! Thursday, July 23, 1:30 PM More... Adults Father’s Day Photo Frames. June 12, 3:30 PM Bingo! June 19, 2:30 PM Side Walk Chalk Art Contest for prizes. June 26, 2:30 PM Adult Summer Reading Sign-up Week. Read and win prizes! June 9-13, all day Craft Day. Thursdays, 2:30 PM Knitting and Crocheting. Tuesdays, 6:30 PM Hamernik Air Brush Tattoos. During Pine Valley Day. July 25, 10:30-12:30 PM Families Teens Teen Programs. Thursdays, 2:30 PM Glass Etching. June 4 Chess Club. June 18 Crystal Bead Bracelet Making. July 2 Chess Club. July 16 Bleach Pen T-Shirt Designs. July 30 Chocolate Making. August 6 End of Summer Reading Prize Drawing. August 13 Chess Club. August 20 Parenting Book Club: The Emotional Intelligence of Children by Lawrence Shapiro. Narda Chavez discusses people’s ability to handle their feelings. Thursday, June 11, 4 PM Understanding Alzheimer’s. Wednesday, June 17, 11 AM Nutrition and Cancer Intervention Classes. Por La Vida: Take Care of Myself Progam by UCSD/SDSU Cancer Center Partnership. Tuesdays through July 14, 6 PM Adults Book Discussion. Tuesday, June 2, July 7 & August 4, 6:30 PM Genealogy. Thursday, June 4, July 2 & August 6, 10 AM Genealogy. Tuesday, June 9, July 14 & August 11, 6 PM Writers Group. Tuesday, June 9, July 14 & August 11, 7 PM Scrapbooking. Thursday, June 11, July 9 & August 13, 9:30 AM Noon Knitting Group. Saturday, July 11, 10 AM Brain Healthy Living. Presented by Alzheimer’s Association. Wednesday, July 22, 11 AM Chick Flick and Chocolate Night. Friday, June 12, July 10 & August 14, 7:30 PM Foreclosure Prevention: Clinic for Distressed Homeowners. Presentations on a variety of topics by HOME clinic. Opportunity for free one-on-one meetings with lawyers, credit and mortgage counselors. Registration required for one-on-one sessions; send email with name, address and telephone number to HOMEClinic@housingcollaborative.org, or call 1-800-HOC-0503. Attorney counseling appointments are limited. Bilingual counselors available. Saturday, July 25, 10 AM-3 PM Needle Group. Sat, June 13 & 27; July 11; August 8 & 22, 10-Noon Friends of the Library Meeting. Thursday, June 18, July 16 & Aug 20, 3:30 PM Adult Chocolate Making. Tuesday, June 23, 6:30 PM Beeswax Candle Making. Tuesday, July 28, 6:30 PM Adult Summer Reading Prize Drawing. Tues, Aug 25, 6:30 PM POTRERO BRANCH LIBRARY (619) 478-5978 Memory Matters. Presented by Alzheimer’s Association. Wednesday, August 12, 11 AM PINE VALLEY BRANCH LIBRARY (619) 473-8022 Children Preschool Storytime. Followed by a craft. Wednesdays, 10:30 AM Includes these end of summer events: End of Summer Reading Prize Drawing & Ice Cream Social, August 12 Summer Picnic in the County Park, Games, Food, Stories, August 19 Elementary School Age Activities. Fridays, 2:30 PM T-Shirt Designs for 4th of July. July 3 Summer Olympics – Prizes. July 10 Clay Sculpting. July 17 Family Archeology. July 24, 1:30 PM Sand Art & Sandy Candy. July 31 Make A Plate. August 7 Water Color Sand Dollar Painting. August 14 End of Summer Reading Prize Drawing & Ice Cream Social. August 21 Back to School Bingo. August 28, 3:30 PM After School Activities. Fridays Bike Rodeo at the Pine Valley Park. Sponsored by County Library and the Sheriff’s Dept. June 5, 3:30 PM, Summer Reading Kick Off featuring Mad Science (Pine Valley Club House). June 12, 1:30 PM Summer Reading Club. Sign up beginning June 1! Children Baby Lap Time. Tuesdays, 9 AM Mad Science. Thursday, June 4, 2:15 PM Clay Making. Tuesday, July 7, 2 PM Learn to Dance. New dance each week: Merengue, Swing, Waltz, Rumba. Wednesdays, July 8-29, 1 PM Water Color Art Class (All ages). Taught by Roberta Labastida. Tuesday, July 14, 21 & 28, 2 PM Families Craft. Saturdays, 1 PM Teens Teen Movie. Was it a book before it was a movie? Friday, July 3, 17 & 31, 4 PM Adults Senior Meals. Thursdays, Noon Senior Games. Play Canasta following senior lunch. Thursdays, 1 PM Craft “Potrero Ladies”. Unfinished project? Come knit, sew, craft and get it done with friends. Saturdays, 10 AM Page 23 POWAY BRANCH LIBRARY (858) 513-2900 Children Families Puppet Show “Monkey & the Crocodile.” Monday-Thursday, June 1-4,10:30 AM The Jazz Pigs. Free outdoor concert by the popular high energy jazz fusion band. Saturday, June 27, 2 PM Grandparents & Books with Grandpa Bob. Tuesday, June 2 & 9, 10 AM Duo Acquavella/Myers. Free classical concert tracing the history of mandolin music from baroque to contemporary. Sunday, June 28, 3 PM Bilingual Storytime (0-5 yrs). Books, songs & fingerplays in Spanish/English. Friday, June 5 & 19, 10:30 AM Afternoon Film. Refreshments provided by Friends of the Library. Thursday, June 11, 3 PM Sparkles the Clown. Summer Reading Club Launch! Saturday, June 20, 10:30 AM Adrienne Nims and Spirit Wind (All ages). Afternoon world jazz concert in the library courtyard. Free. Sat, July 11, 1:30 PM Family Archaeology Program with San Diego Archaeological Center. Saturday, July 25, 1 PM Teens T-Mad Meeting (Grades 6-12). Decorate the library for the Summer Reading Club and have snacks. Counts as community service. Thursday, June 4, 4 PM Video Game Day (Grades 6-12). Play Wii games. Snacks served. Tuesday, June 9, 4 PM After-Hours Party (Grades 6-12). Party after the library closes; teens only! Sign up at the reference desk. Friday, June 19, 6 PM Knitting Club. Learn to knit, or help others learn. Bring your needles and yarn. Snacks provided. Tuesday, June 23, 4 PM Teen DIY: Tie Dye (Grades 6-12). Express yourself with tie dye! Bring a prewashed shirt or use our bandanas. Supplies provided. Thursday, June 25, 4 PM Teen DIY Chocolate Candies (Grades 6-12). Supplies provided. Sign up at reference desk starting June 1; space is limited. Tuesday, June 30, 4 PM Wild Wonders. Storytelling with creatures in disguise; cultural and conservation education. Thursday, June 25, 10:30 AM “Spring Into Books” Book Club. Refreshments provided by Friends of the Library. Thursday, June 25, 4 PM Mad Science. Get creative with a variety of wave lengths and sounds; be part of an indoor thunderstorm! Thursday, July 2, 10:30 AM John Abrams Animal Magic. Wild adventure with zany blend of magic, comedy, music and live exotic pets. Thursday, July 9, 10:30 AM Sparkle Fairy Company. Be creative with Athena the Grecian Goddess; explore mythology with costumes, music & props! Thursday, July 16, 10:30 AM Kruisin Kritters. Sue Ann Miller’s amusing and educational live animal program. Thursday, July 23, 10:30 AM Amazing Dana. Hilarious magic show. Thu, July 30, 10:30 AM Children’s Creative Crafts. Tuesdays, 1 PM Visors June 23 Maskmaking June 30 Fun with tye dye July 7 Magnetic bookmark July 14 Clay handprint July 21 Ink block print cards July 28 Chalk pastel art August 4 Puppet Show. Summer Reading Club Finale! Puppet show, ice cream social, face painting and balloon animals. Saturday, August 8, 10:30 AM Page 24 Ice Cream Social (Grades 6-12). Make homemade ice cream and share it with friends. Supplies provided. Thursday, July 2, 4 PM Teen DIY Balloon Animals (Grades 6-12). Supplies provided. Sign up at reference desk starting June 18; space is limited. Tuesday, July 7, 4 PM Song Writing (Grades 6-12). Create an original song. Sign up at reference desk starting June 18; limited space. Thursday, July 9, 4 PM Teen How to Draw Manga (Grades 6-12). Sign up at reference desk starting June 18; limited space. Tuesday, July 14, 4 PM Teen Twister Tournament (Grades 6-12). Show off your twister skills! Thursday, July 16, 4 PM Movie Night (Grades 6-12). Call for title and rating. Pizza served. Thursday, July 16, 4 PM Video Game Day (Grades 6-12). Snacks served. Tuesday, July 21, 4 PM Movie (Grades 6-12). Watch a movie and have pizza. Call for title and rating. Tuesday, July 23, 4 PM Fondue Party (Grades 6-12). Dip different finger foods into melted cheese or chocolate fondue. Supplies provided. Tuesday, July 28, 4 PM Harry Potter Party (Grades 6-12). Celebrate Harry’s birthday by making wands, dragon eggs. Have some cake. Supplies provided. Thursday, July 30, 4 PM Shrinky Dink Charms (Grades 6-12). Create an accessory for your backpack, bracelet or keychain. Snacks and supplies provided. Tuesday, August 4, 4 PM More... Beach Party (Grades 6-12). Summer Reading finale beach party. Snacks and supplies provided. Thursday, August 6, 4 PM T-MAD (Grades 6-12). Give feedback about Summer Reading Club. Counts as community service. Snacks served. Thursday, August 13, 4 PM Adults Computer Instruction for Adult Beginners. Sundays, 11 AM & Thursdays, 8:15 AM Computer Instruction for Adult Beginners in Spanish. Saturdays, 8:30 AM & Sundays, Noon Grow Fruit in your Home Orchard. How to cultivate rare and common fruits at home. Sample some tasty fruit! Sat, June 6, 1 PM Be Creative Photography Workshop. Photographer Lisa Huber teaches you how to how to use your camera, what to do with the pics once they’re on your computer, and how to take good photos of your kids and loved ones. Thursday, June 11, 5 PM Introduction to Tibetan Medicine. Learn about the philosophy and healing techniques of Tibetan medicine. Sat, June 13, 2 PM Poway Library Book Club. The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough. Tuesday, June 16, 6:30 PM Foreclosure Prevention: Clinic for Distressed Homeowners. Presentations on a variety of topics by HOME clinic. Opportunity for free one-on-one meetings with lawyers, credit and mortgage counselors. Registration required for one-on-one sessions; send email with name, address and telephone number to HOMEClinic@housingcollaborative.org, or call 1-800-HOC-0503. Attorney counseling appointments are limited. Bilingual counselors available. At Poway City Hall. Saturday, June 20, 10 Am-3 PM Author Bette Pegas on her new book Chasing a Dream in the Galapagos: a Personal Evolution. Sun, July 12, 1 PM Altered Book Project. Learn how to transform old books into objects of art. Hands-on class. Saturday, July 18, 11 AM Food Stamps Seminar. Questions and answers about the Food Stamp program. Eligibility evaluations. Wednesday, July 22, 6 PM Alzheimer’s Seminar. Questions and answers about Alzheimer’s. Wednesday, August 12, 6:30 PM Laughter Yoga. Laugh to relieve stress and feel great! Thursday, August 13, 2 PM Raising Financially Responsible Children. Learn ways to teach children about the value and responsible use of money. Sunday, June 7, 2 PM RAMONA BRANCH LIBRARY (760) 738-2434 Children Take 25: Child Safety Program. Originally scheduled for May 28. Thursday, June 18, 2-6 PM Water Color Painting. Learn techniques for mixing and using water colors to create original works. Wednesday, June 24, 3 PM Bilingual Spanish and English Storytime. Tuesdays, 6:30 PM Grandparents and Books. Volunteer grandparent reads favorite children’s books. Thursdays, 11 AM Poway Library Book Club. Hawaii by James Michener. Tuesday, August 18, 6:30 PM Brain Healthy Lifestyle. Learn healthy habits for a healthy brain. Wednesday, August 19, 6:30 PM Families Summer Reading Club. “Be Creative!” opens for registration. Saturday, June 20, all day Family Crafts. Fridays, 3:30 PM The Amazing Dana: Magic with Dana Law. Thu, July 2, 3:30 PM Teens Teen Mobiles. Techniques of wire sculpture to create original mobiles. Wednesday, July 1, 3 PM Manga Art. Artist Lisa Davis DeMattei instructs teens in drawing the Buccaneer Pirate Band. Aaarggh, Matey! Hear music from the days popular Manga style of cartooning. Friday, July 24, 1 PM when ships flying the Jolly Roger plied the Seven Seas! Thursday, June 25, 1 PM Preschool Storytime. 1st Wednesdays are bilingual English/Spanish stories. Wednesdays, 11 AM Sparkles the Clown. Antics, balloons and face-painting. Thursday, July 9, 1 PM Clay Sculpture. Create original pieces of art. Tue, July 14, 3 PM Pacific Animal Productions. A variety of critters are trotted out. Thursday, July 16, 1 PM Drawing in Pastels. Wednesday, July 22, 10 AM Mad Science. Wacky experiments will amaze and teach basic scientific principles. Thursday, July 23, 1 PM Print Making. Learn the decorative art of block printing. Wednesday, Wii Gaming. During Teen Advisory Group (TAG) meeting. 2nd & 4th July 29, 10 AM Saturdays, 10 AM Storytime with Harlynne Geissler. Summer Reading wrap-up with More Ramona... enthralling tales. Thursday, July 30, 1 PM Page 25 Ramona, continued... Bilingual Spanish Computer Helpers. Instruction for beginners. Please call for appointment. Thursdays, 6 PM Computer Helpers. Instruction for beginners. Please call for appointment. Thursdays, 5 PM Adults Adult Literacy Tutoring (ESL). Instruction in reading and writing in English. Call for an appointment. Tuesdays, 10 AM; Thursdays, 9 & 10 AM; Saturdays, 12:30 PM Sketching. Basic techniques with artist Salvador Torres. Tuesday, July 7, 2 PM Clay Sculpture. Basic techniques to create original pieces of art. Tuesday, July 28, 3 PM Friends of the Library Book Sale. Third Saturdays, 10 AM Bilingual Spanish Computer Helpers. Instruction for beginners. Please call for appointment. Thursdays, 6 PM Computer Helpers. Instruction for beginners. Please call for appointment. Thursdays, 5 PM RANCHO SAN DIEGO BRANCH LIBRARY Featured Artists: Esther Corley. Throughout June Ofelia Alvarado. Throughout July Alta Whitlock. Throughout August (619) 660-5370 Families Hands-on Archaeology with San Diego Archaeological Society. Wednesday, June 17, Noon Teens Summer Reading Club. Sign up to read and win prizes. Starting Monday, June 1 Special Summer Reading Programs. (Appr. 60 minutes): Teen Program. Call for more info. Thursday, July 2, 4 PM DDR & Guitar Hero. Dance or play the guitar, the choice is yours! Thursday, July 9, 4 PM Mystery Game. Find clues and solve the crime in this interactive mystery. Thursday, July 16, 4 PM T-Shirt Designing. Design your own t-shirt, all supplies provided. Thursday, July 23, 4 PM Teen Program. Call for more info. Thursday, July 30, 4 PM Children Summer Reading Club. Sign up to read and win prizes. Starting Monday, June 1 Special Summer Reading Programs. (Appr. 30 minutes): Mad Science. Two Showings: Tuesday, June 30, 4 PM & 4:45 PM Amazing Dana. Magic Show. Two Showings: Tuesday, July 7, 4 PM & 4:40 PM Wild Wonders. Animal Show. Two Showings: Tuesday, July 14, 4 PM & 4:35 PM Homework Helper Center-Tutoring (Middle School). Ends June 18 for summer vacation. Some textbooks available. Tuesday-Thursday, 3:30 PM Dungeons & Dragons. Mondays, 3:30 PM Teen Advisory Group. Join to plan programs and help the library. Call branch for July/August dates. Monday, June 1, 4 PM Teen Book Club. Call for June book. Monday, June 1, 5 PM Nintendo Wii Days. Tuesday, June 2, 9 & 16, 3:30 PM Anime/Manga Club. Discuss and watch Anime with other fans. Wednesdays, 3:30 PM Sparkles the Clown. Magic and bubble show. Two Showis: Tuesday, July 28, 4 PM & 4:40 PM Chess Club/Yu-Gi-Oh. Play in tournament or just practice. Thursday, June 4, 11 & 18, 3:30 PM John Abrams’ Animal Magic. Magic show featuring live exotic animals. Friday, July 31, 4 PM Stories with Grandma Carmel. Mondays, 10 AM PAWS to Read with therapy dog Sonny. Monday, June 1, 4:30 PM Toddler Storytime. Tuesdays, 10:15 AM Preschool Storytime. Tuesdays, 11:15 AM Afternoon Storytimes (Grades K-5). Storytime/Puzzles. Tuesday, June 2, 9 & 16, 2:30 PM Peek-A-Book Baby Storytimes. Wednesdays, 10:30 AM Hispanic Cultural (English/Spanish) Storytime & Occasional Craft. Thursdays, 10:30 AM Afternoon Craft (Grades K-5). Thursday, June 4, 11 & 18, 4 PM Page 26 Adults Axis & Allies/Yu-Gi-Oh. Play board games based on World War II, or bring your own decks for Yu-Gi-Oh. Call branch for July/August dates. Friday, June 5 & 12, 3:30 PM Summer Reading Club. Sign up to read and win prizes. June 1-July 31 Gentle Yoga. Bring your own mat. Mondays through June 1, 10:15 AM ESL Conversation Café. English conversation club. Thursdays, 10 AM More... Fall Prevention for Seniors with Joanne Price. Friday, June 12, 11 AM Adult Crafts. Please sign up in advance. Journal making with Stephanie Inouye. Friday, June 19, 11 AM Fabric-covered birds and birdhouses. Wed, July 1, 10:30 AM Bookmarks. Wednesday, July 8, 10:30 AM Cookie decorating with fondant. Wednesday, July 15, 10:30 AM Cupcake decorating. Friday, July 17, 11 AM Layered lilies. Wednesday, July 22, 10:30 AM Petal Collage. Wednesday, July 29, 10:30 AM Beadwork with Patty Strong. Friday, August 21, 11 AM Mystery Book Club. Last Tuesdays, 5:30 PM Book swap and sharing of summertime reading suggestions. June 30 Turning Angel by Greg Iles. July 28 Chasing Darkness by Robert Crais. August 25 Tai Chi. Wednesdays through June 3, 10:15 AM First Tuesday, 6:30 PM Harpist Leah Panos June 2 Middle Eastern dance with Nadirah July 7 Jazz with the Travis Daudert Trio August 4 Spanish Conversation Club. For beginners. Wednesdays, 10 AM East County Travel Club. 2nd Tuesdays, 5:30 PM Southern Africa June 9 Cruising Through France on the Seine & Rhone July 14 Northern India August 11 Friends of the Library Board Meeting. Thursday, June 11, July 9 & August 13, 5:30 PM (2nd Thursdays) Writers’ Club. Thursday, June 4 & 18; July 2 & 16; August 6 & 20, 10 AM (1st & 3rd Thursdays) SAN MARCOS BRANCH LIBRARY (760) 891-3000 RANCHO SANTA FE BRANCH LIBRARY (858) 756-2512 Children Children San Marcos Branch Summer Reading Club. Please call for more information. Begins Wednesday, July 1 Water Color Salt Resist Painting (Preschool-2nd Grade). Create your own water color painting with the added dimension of salt resist. Thursday, July 23, 10 AM Found Object Mobiles (Grades 2-5). Bring objects and create your own wire mobile. Tue, August 11, 10:30-11:30 AM Portray your Favorite Book Character Contest. Use as many recyclable materials as possible to create a drawing, model, etc. representing your favorite book character. Entries can be submitted Tuesday, June 23-Tuesday, August 11. Entries will be judged by TAG members on Wed, August 19 Infant Play! Infant massage and gesturing with babies. Presented by Children’s Care Connection. Thursdays, 11 AM-Noon Read with Moose a trained therapy dog. 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 3:30 PM After-School Craft. Thursdays, 3:30 PM John Abrams Magician. Monday, June 15, 1 PM Frazzle & Friends Puppet Show. Tuesday, June 23, 12:30 PM Siege the Day. Chivalry today. Monday, July 13, 1 PM Swazzle Puppet Show. Friday, July 24, 2 PM Preschool Storytime. Tuesdays, 12:30 PM Families Mommy and Me Yoga with instructor Erin Noland. Wednesdays, 10:30 AM Adults “Art for Non-Artists” Drawing Class Series. Friday, June 12, 10 AM Getting a Book Published. Saturday, June 13, 10 AM Library Book Discussion Group. To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Friday, June 12, 2 PM Read with Rex a trained therapy dog. Sundays, 2 PM Story Talk! (English). Incorporating language stimulation techniques with book looking and reading, presented by Children’s Care Connection of First 5 San Diego. 1st Mondays, 3:30 PM Story Talk! (Spanish). Incorporating language stimulation techniques with book looking and reading, presented by Children’s Care Connection of First 5 San Diego. 3rd Mondays, 3:30 PM More San Marcos... Page 27 San Marcos, continued... Families Art Exhibitions. Robbie Alexander. May 3-July 12 Elaine “elayne” Jordan. July 19-September 13 Pacific Animal Productions. At Community Center. Wednesday, July 1, 2 PM Citizenship Preparation Class. For those wanting to become a U.S. Citizen. No class on June 25, July 23 or August 27. Thursdays, 5 PM Book Club. Thursdays, 2 PM Evidence of Things Unseen by Marianne Wiggins. June 18 Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton. July 16 The Brief and Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz. August 20 Traveling Lantern Theatre Company. At Community Center. Wednesday, July 15, 2 PM Evening Book Club. Thursdays, 6:30 PM Atonement by Ian McEwan. June 25 The Zookeeper’s Wife by Diane Ackerman. July 23 Reader by Bernhard Schlink. August 27 Artist Meet and Greet. Elaine ‘elayne’ Jordan presents her watercolor paintings on the Library Art Wall. Thursday, July 23, 2 PM Artist Meet and Greet. Elaine ‘elayne’ Jordan presents her watercolor paintings on the Library Art Wall. Thursday, July 23, 2 PM Mad Science. At Community Center. Wednesday, July 8, 1:30 PM Adult Summer Reading Program. Please call for more information. Starts Wednesday, July 1 Be Creative (Crafts). Free workshops. Thursdays, 11 AM Jewelry: Make a necklace with Cathey Neilson. July 16 Make Braided Bread with Chanie Yelin. August 13 Raising Financially Responsible Children. Jason Cash discusses the importance of educating parents and their children on financial responsibility, shares some helpful tips to teach children about money. Wednesday, July 15, 6:30 PM Working with Clay. Members of the San Diego Archeological Society lead this program. Registration required for 1 of 2 sessions offered. Thursday, August 13, 2-3:15 PM & 3:15-4:30 PM Foreclosure Prevention: Clinic for Distressed Homeowners. Presentations on a variety of topics by HOME clinic. Opportunity for free one-on-one meetings with lawyers, credit and mortgage counselors. Registration required for one-on-one sessions; send email with name, address and telephone number to HOMEClinic@housingcollaborative.org, or call 1-800-HOC-0503. Attorney counseling appointments are limited. Bilingual counselors available. At San Marcos Community Center. Co-sponsored by the City of San Marcos. Saturday, August 22, 10 AM-3 PM Teens Food, Fitness & Fun. Afternoon snack, nutrition education and a 30-minute fitness program. Partnership with Palomar Pomerado Health CAC, San Marcos Unified Schools, and Network for a Healthy California. Registration required. Thursday, June 4, 11 & 18 Group A (9-11 year olds) Fitness 4 PM Snack 4:30 PM Group B (12-16 year olds) Snack 4 PM Fitness 4:30 PM SANTEE BRANCH LIBRARY (619) 448-1863 Children Art to Life: Stories from Art by the Patchwork Players. Wednesday, July 8, 2 PM Fitness Fun. Participate in a 30-minute fitness program with Fitness Frenzy instructors. Partnership with Palomar Pomerado Health CAC. Registration required. Thursday, June 25; July 2, 9 & 16 Group A (9-11 year olds) 4 PM Group B (12-16 year olds) 4:30 PM Mad Science: Getting Creative With Sound. Wednesday, July 1, 2 PM Block Printing Making. Create your own block prints. Thursday, June 25, 2-3 PM Sparkles the Clown. In place of our normally scheduled storytime. Thursday, July 9, 10:30 AM Found Object Mobiles. Bring objects and create your own wire mobile. Thursday, July 23, 3-4 PM Radical Reptiles. Live animal show! Wednesday, July 15, 2 PM San Marcos Library Youth Poetry Society. If you’re a poet and definitely know it become a member of LYPS facilitated by Claire Burns. Tuesdays, July 7-Aug.18, 2-3 PM TAG Meeting. Plan library events, make friends, have fun. Wednesday, June 24, July 22 & Aug. 26, 4-5 PM Game Night. Video games, board games, card games and snacks. Registration required. Friday, July 17, 5:30-8 PM Airbrush Tattoos. Express yourself by selecting your tattoo from a variety of designs by Hamernik Art Studios. Thursday, Aug. 6, 3-5 PM Adults Knitting Club. For anyone who likes to knit. Tuesday, June 2, July 7 & August 4, 6 PM Page 28 Art to Life: Stories from Art by the Patchwork Players. Wednesday, July 8, 2 PM Kyle Van Band plays classical children’s songs. Wednesday, July 22, 2 PM Mime Show. Interact with Imagination Express. Wednesday, July 29, 2 PM Read with Linus and Shakai registered therapy dogs. 15-min intervals. Register at children’s desk. Thursdays, June 25, July 23 & August 26, 5 PM Grandparents and Books with Grandma Marcia. Tuesdays, 2:30 PM Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5). Thursdays, 10:30 AM Toddler Storytime (Ages 1-3). Wednesdays, 10:30 AM More... Families Friends of the Library Meeting. Meet at the Friendly Used Book Store. New members always welcome. Wednesday, June 10, July 8 & August 12, 9 AM (2nd Wednesdays) Barnes & Noble Event. Visit the Santee B & N. Your purchases benefit the library. Friday, June 19, 5-9 PM Learn to Knit. Susan teaches you. Space is limited; register at reference desk. Thursday, July 23, 6:30 PM Summer Reading Kick Off Party. Sign up for Summer Reading at Mast Park to earn prizes! Live music and fun. Saturday, June 27, 10 AM Library Book Club. Tuesdays, 6:30 PM The Good Husband of Zebra Drive by Alexander McCall-Smith. June 9 People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks. July 14 Family Storytime (All ages). Join us for songs, stories and fun. Wednesdays, 6:30 PM Teens Resume Writing Workshop. Get individualized help creating a winning resume. Monday, June 1, 10 AM TAG. Make beeswax candles to take home. Tuesday, June 9, 3:30 PM Teen Book Club. Discuss Mexican White Boy by Matt de la Pena. Tuesday, June 23, 3:30 PM SOLANA BEACH BRANCH LIBRARY (858) 755-1404 Children Fireside Storytime. Wear your pajamas! Tuesday, June 2 & 16; July 7 & 21, 6:30 PM (1st & 3rd Tuesdays ) Summer Reading Program Event. Cookie decorating. Please reserve a spot. Saturday, June 27, 10 AM Toddler Storytime (Beginning walkers-3 yrs). Held in 6-week sessions. Mondays, 9:30 AM Teen Chess Club. Learn to play chess or challenge someone to a game. Thursdays, 3:30 PM Wild Wonders Animal Show. Learn about wild animals and their natural habitats. Tuesday, June 30, 2 PM Make a Wax Hand. Have your hand dipped in wax to create an awesome souvenir. Tuesday, July 7, 2 PM Magazine Chair. Make a chair/stool out of recycled magazines and decorate it. Tuesday, July 14, 2 PM Bilingual Baby Storytime (Infants). Held in 6-week sessions. Mondays, 10:30 AM Decorate the Teen Area. Paint your own canvas to decorate the teen area. Tuesday, July 21, 2 PM Book Buffet: Read a Book then Cook. For school age children. Thursday, June 25 & July 23, 3:30 PM Book Art. Create your own artistic book with Judy Christensen. Tuesday, July 28, 2 PM Big Kids Storytime. For school age children. Tuesdays in July, 11 AM Mary Dolan Music Program. Hear singer/guitarist Mary Dolan and write your own songs. Pizza served. Tuesday, August 4, 2 PM Adults Book Art. Design your own woven book. Space is limited, sign up at reference desk. Saturday, August 1, 10 AM Books and Breakfast. Library staff present book reviews and offer reading recommendations over coffee and treats. Friday, June 19, 10 AM & Saturday, July 18, 10:30 AM Computer Help. Jim will help with any computer questions you may have including setting up e-mail and filing for unemployment. Wednesdays, 12:30-2:30 PM & Thursdays, 1-3 PM Cupcake Decorating. Create your own 4th of July masterpiece. Space limited; sign up at reference desk. Thu, July 2, 6:30 PM Families Make & Take Craft Time. Come early before supplies run out! Parents will need to help their child complete the craft. Saturday, June 13 & July 11, 10 AM (2nd Saturdays) Summer Reading Program Events. Thursdays, 10:30 AM June 25 Mad Science July 2 Sparkles the Clown July 9 Pacific Animal Productions July 16 Ventriloquist Joe Gandelman July 23 Storyteller Harlyn Geisler July 30 End of Summer Reading Finale & Raffle with Magician Craig Stone Family Drawing Class. Saturdays, 12:30 PM Eat to Live. Easy and fast hints for healthy family eating. Monday, July 6, 10 AM More Solana Beach... Page 29 Solana Beach, continued... SPRING VALLEY BRANCH LIBRARY (619) 463-3006 Teens Children Teen Summer Reading Club Kickoff Party. Airbrush tattoos, magic show, Guitar Hero, refreshments. Friday, June 19, 2-4 PM Storytime. Wednesdays, 5 PM Bilingual English/Spanish Storytime & Craft. Tuesday, June 2 & 16; July 7 & 21; August 4 & 18, 2 PM (1st & 3rd Tuesdays) Teen Summer Reading Club Finale Party. Wax hands, pizza, Dance Dance Revolution, prize raffle, Friday, July 31, 2-4 PM Adults Nutrition Program. During school year. Healthy snacks provided for children up to 18 yrs. Sponsored by Coalition of Neighborhood Councils, First come first served; limited supply. Mondays-Fridays, 2:30-3 PM & Tuesdays, 1:30-2 PM French Conversation. No class on July 4. Saturday, June 6 & 20; July 18; August 1 & 15, 10 AM (1st & 3rd Saturdays) Origami Folders. Create paper art. No class in July due to holiday. Saturday, June 6 & August 1, 1 PM (1st Saturdays) Knitting Circle. Tuesday, June 9 & 23; July 14 & 28; August 11 & 25, 9 AM (2nd & 4th Tuesdays) Lunch Program. During summer months. Healthy lunch provided by Grossmont School District. First come first served; limited supply. Call for dates. Mondays-Fridays, Noon-1 PM Wednesday Crafts (Grades 1-5). First come, first served. Wednesdays, 3 PM Families Puppet Show with The Money Bunny. Hand puppet introduces students to the concepts of wants, needs and spending choices. Wednesday, June 3, 3 PM First Friday Film. Friday, June 5, July 3 & August 7, 2:30 PM (1st Fridays) San Diego’s Sneak Peek Children’s Film Festival. Check out short films before they go to Comic Con this summer. Wednesday, June 10, 3 PM The Job Café. To help job seekers network, get the support they need, and learn techniques that will bring success. Learn about additional organizations and resources. Taught by Simona Cherlin, Career Consultant and Job Search Coach, with more than twenty five years of experience. Tuesday, June 9 & 23; July 7 & 21, 10-11:30 AM Money & Me. Students discuss the importance of saving and making good spending choices, the cost of credit vs. saving, and check writing. Wednesday, June 17, 3 PM Summer Reading Kick Off with Storyteller Harlynne Geisler. Listen and learn from a famous storyteller. Limited space, please arrive early. Thursday, June 18, 3 PM Book to Movie Discussion Group. Read the book, see the movie over refreshments, then join the discussion. 4th Tuesdays, 6 PM June 23 The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown July 28 The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini Author Book Discussion. Read any book by John Updike and join in the discussion. Wednesday, June 24, 6:30 PM Eco-Traveler Safari of Sarawak. Join nature guide Don Hayes, founder of Rainforest Park Sanctuary, at a showing of “Eco-Traveler Safari of Sarawak.” The film follows the search for the rare Bintangor tree on Borneo; and the value of bio-pharma plant sources from rainforests, covers how they are threatened. Saturday, July 18, 2 PM Sargent Art Group. Taught by artist Jean McNeil Sargent. Saturday, June 13, July 11 & August 8, 2 PM (2nd Saturdays) Game Day. Play your favorites. Friday, June 19, July 17 & August 21, 2:30 PM (3rd Fridays) North Coastal Writers’ Group. Share your fiction or non-fiction with other writers. Mondays, 10 AM Magician: The Amazing Dana. Limited space, please arrive early. Thursday, June 25, 1 PM Bridge Club. Join the group and play. Mondays, 10:30 AM Wild Wonders Animal Show. See rare animals up close and personal. Limited space, please arrive early. Thursday, July 9, 1 PM Spanish Language Beginner. Fridays, 10 AM Spanish Language Intermediate. Wednesdays, 10 AM Spanish Language Advanced. Wednesdays, 11 AM Advanced Drawing. Saturdays, 11 AM Puppet Show: Dori Smith. Limited space, please arrive early. Thursday, July 16, 1 PM Sparkles The Clown. Limited space, please arrive early. Thursday, July 23, 1 PM Mad Science @ Your Library. Learn cool experiments from a Mad Scientist! Limited space, please arrive early. Thursday, July 30, 1 PM Page 30 More... End of Summer Reading Party! Fun-filled party. Refreshments served. Thursday, August 13, 1 PM VALLEY CENTER BRANCH LIBRARY Children A Summer Reading Animal Grand Opening! Some of the most creative animals you’ll ever meet! Sign up for Summer Reading. Thursday, June 18, 3:30 PM Teens Special Effects Make Up Artist: Christine Friel. See some made up faces! Limited space, please arrive early. Thursday, July 2, 1 PM T-Shirt Print Screening Craft by Dale McLeod. Limited space. Thursday, August 6, 1 PM (760) 749-1305 Adults Citizenship Class. Prepare for the U.S. Citizenship test with instruction from Grossmont Adult School. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9 AM Make a Special July 4 Firecracker! An annual favorite! Make Independence Day candy firecrackers. The event is free, but space is limited so please sign up in advance. Thursday, July 2, 3:30 PM Make a Real Catapult with The Reuben H. Fleet Museum. Attendance is limited to 30 so be sure to sign up. Thursday, July 30, 3:30 PM Amazing Animal Magic with Magician John Abrams. Thursday, August 6, 3:30 PM Summer Reading Finale! Enjoy ice cream and win fun prizes. Thursday, August 13, 1 PM Toddler Storytime. Join us at the fireplace for fun stories and songs. Mondays, 10:30 AM Baby Storytime Series (Ages 0-1). Six-week interactive program for parents and babies. Be sure to sign up; space is limited. Mondays, 11:30 AM English as a Second Language. Learn English in a comfortable multi-level environment. New students welcome. Mondays-Thursdays, 6 PM Mystery Book Club. Please call branch for title. Tuesday, June 9, July 14 & August 11, 6 PM (2nd Tuesdays) Personalized Notebooks. Summer Reading starts June 18. Get a head start by decorating your own personalized notebook cover. Friday, June 5, 11 AM Clay Decoupage Charm Necklace. Make & bake your own! Friday, July 10, 11 AM Wood Painting Craft with instruction from local craftsmen Mr. Jim. Supplies limited. Friday, June 19, July 17 & August 21, 11 AM (3rd Fridays) Friends of the Library Meeting. Join us and support your library! Saturday, June 20, July 18 & August 15, 2 PM (3rd Saturdays) Scrapbook Club. You bring the photos and we will provide the supplies. Friday, June 26, July 31 & August 28, 11 AM (Last Fridays) Glass Etching. Bring a glass and enhance it with simple etched designs. We’ll provide the materials. Friday, August 7, 11 AM East County Career Center. Free help with employment advice, job searches, resumes, interviewing and community referrals. (619) 667-0133. To view all workshops see http://eccc.guhsd.net/ or www.SanDiegoAtWork.com Storytime & Craft. Stories to tickle your funny bone, followed by crafts. Wednesdays, 3 PM Homework Helpers (Ages 7-18). During the school year. Teachers are on hand to help with homework assignments. Sign up please. Wednesdays, 6 PM Families Summer Pops at the Library. Concerts are free; visit branch for a listing of each summer concert or call (760) 749-1305. Thursdays, June 18-August 18, 7 PM Invitation to the Dance! Anne’s School of Dance presents exciting, creative dances, performed by some of our finest local dancers. Thursday, July 9, 3:30 PM Lord Rusty is Coming to Valley Center! Incredible juggler with hilarious comedy! Arrive early to get the best seats. Thursday, July 16, 4 PM Art Tuesdays (All ages). Weekly art classes. Tuesdays, 3:30 PM More Valley Center... Page 31 Valley Center, continued... Teens Teen Film Festival. See the works of future television and movie makers. Gala awards ceremony Saturday night. To enter the Film Festival, call the library for information. Monday, June 22Saturday, June 27; Award ceremony: Saturday, June 27, 6:30 PM Summer Reading Finale! Enjoy ice cream and win fun prizes. Thursday, August 13, 1 PM Summer Reading Club: July Mad Science Watercolor Paints Bayou Brothers Tales Alive! Drum Making John Abrams: Music & Magic Painting: pressed-on patterns Kruisin Kritters Wildlife Company Painting & Symmetry Amazing Dana Magic Show Dino Day Puppet Show Wednesday, July 1, 2 PM Tuesday, July 7, 3 PM Wednesday, July 8, 2 PM Friday, July 10, 11 AM Tuesday, July 14, 2 PM Wednesday, July 15, 2 PM Tuesday, July 21, 2 PM Wednesday, July 22, 2 PM Friday, July 24, 11 AM Tuesday, July 28, 2 PM Wednesday, July 29, 2 PM Friday, July 31, 11 AM Summer Reading Program: August Frazzle Dazzle Puppet Show Wednesday, August 5, 2 PM “Dance Around the World” Saturday, August 8, 2 PM with Nikola Clay Calling all Swashbucklers - Sword Fighting Workshop! Theatrical sword fighting lessons. Learn how to fight with swords - just like in the movies! Ages 10-20. Funding for this workshop is provided by a generous grant from The Kenneth A. Picerne Foundation. Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 PM, Fridays, 3:30-5 PM & Saturdays, 2:30-5 PM Adults Computer Instruction for Beginners. Computer and Internet instruction for anyone who lacks any knowledge of computers. Thursdays, 10 AM Book Discussion Group. Discover surprising secrets in some of the most enjoyable books. Wednesday, June 10, July 8 & August 12, 6:30 PM (2nd Wednesdays) Coffee and Conversation. Hosted by experts from different fields, sessions bring stimulating conversation and occasional controversy. Saturday, June 27, July 25 & August 29, 11 AM (Last Saturdays) Wednesday Afternoon @ the Library. Board games, arts & crafts and movie screenings. School age children and their parents. Wednesdays, June 3-17, 4 PM Kids Create. Craft time. Saturdays, 9:30 AM Saturday Afternoon Storytime (Ages 3-6). Saturday, June 6 & 13, 2 PM Families Gentle Yoga. Relieve stress and restore your mind and spirit. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5 PM Tiempo de Familia. Bilingual Spanish/English storytime. Tuesdays & Thursdays, June 2-18, 6:15 PM Quilting. Bring your fabric and machine and enjoy the fun. Thursday, June 4 & 18; July 2 & 16; August 6 & 20, 1 PM (1st & 3rd Thursdays) Summer Reading Kick Off. Sign up! Saturday, June 20, 10:30 AM-4 PM Wednesday Buzz: Craft Classes. Every week is a new project. Wednesdays, 10 AM VISTA BRANCH LIBRARY (760) 643-5100 Children After-School Yoga for Kids. Learn to relax and develop a strong, limber, healthy body. Wednesday, June 24, July 29 & August 26, 4 PM (Last Wednesdays) Popsicle Storytime. Cool refreshements with great stories. On the patio. Thursdays, June 25-July 30, 6:15 PM San Diego Archaeological Center. Hands-on family program with artifacts. Thursday, July 18, 1 PM Busy Bunnies Preschool Storytime. Stories and craft. Fridays, June Summer Reading Program: Edible Book Contest. Bring your entry 5-19, 11 AM to be displayed and judged at this delicous contest that combines creativity, wit and your love of reading. All entries must be “book Preschool Movies. Fridays, June 26, July 3, August 7-28, 11 AM themed” and made of edible materials. Prizes will be awarded by age Father’s Day Gift Craft. Surprise your father, grandfather or favorite groups: 6 and under, 7-12 years old, teen and adult. Anyone up for uncle with a gift specially made by you. Wednesday, June 17, 4 PM some War and Peas? Tuesday, August 4, 3 PM Summer Reading Club: June Teens Sparkles the Clown! Saturday, June 20, 2 PM Oil Pastels Wild Wonders Craft: Mobile Page 32 Tuesday, June 23, 2 PM Wednesday, June 24, 2 PM Tuesday, June 30, 2 PM Teen Videogame Night. Wii and other games, free play. Wednesday, July 8, 6 PM More... “Express Yourself!” Teen Book Discussion Group. Sign up at children’s desk; pick up free books after June 1. Meetings every other week. Some Mondays, 4 PM June 22 I, Juan de Pareja by Elizabeth B. de Trevino July 6 Pieces of Georgia by Jen Bryant July 20 Lemonade Mouth by Mark Peter Hughes Aug. 3 Shiva’s Fire by Suzanne Fisher Staples Aug. 17 Under the Baseball Moon by John H. Ritter Half Price Book Sale. Friends bookstore. Friday, June 26, all day Chinese Brush Painting. Paint with bamboo brushes on rice paper, and learn to grind the ink. Limited to 30, sign-up required. Sunday, June 28, 1:30 PM Cake Decorating Demonstration. Rosanne Zinniger will demonstrate the basic techniques while filling and frosting a cake. Thursday, July 9, 6 PM Ace of Cakes Contest. Bake and decorate a cake and bring it to be judged. Lots of prizes. Sunday, July 19, 1:30 PM Parenting Class. Series of five classes in Spanish for parents. Beginning Wednesday, July 22, 6 PM Genealogy Basics. Get started with researching your family. Attend both sessions. Saturday, July 25, 10 AM Introduction to the Home Orchard. Sample some fruit and learn about growing it from the California Rare Fruit Growers. Saturday, July 25, 2 PM Jewelry Making. Learn to make a beaded bracelet. 20 people per session. Must be over 18. Saturday, August 8, 10 AM Teen Summer Reading Club. Thursdays, 2:30 PM July 2 Writing Workshop: Janie Lancaster July 9 Craft: tapestries from recycled materials with Casa de Arte July 16 Flamenco Arana performs and teaches you flamenco July 23 Acting class with Rancho Buena High School Drama Club July 30 U Share! Your talents, art, poetry. Closing party & prizes. Save the Date! Friday-Sunday, October 16-18, 2009 Tri-City Anime Club. Anime, art and snacks. Friday, June 5, July 3 & August 7, 3:30 PM (1st Fridays) Adults First Wednesday Book Discussion. 1st Wednesdays, 2-3 PM June 3 Zookeeper’s Wife by Diane Ackerman July 1 Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear August 5 Loving Frank by Nancy Horan Food for Thought. Gentle Yoga with Yoga; reserve a box lunch by calling (760) 726-1340, ext. 1531; $3.50 suggested donation for lunch for seniors (60+) and $5 for others. A partnership with the library, Aging & Independence Services and the City of Vista. Thursday, June 4, 11 AM First Sunday Concert. Musical program sponsored by Friends of the Library. Sunday, June 7, 1:30 PM Photography Class. Photographer Lisa Huber will teach you how to use your camera, what to do with the pics once they’re on your computer, and how to take good photos of your kids and loved ones. Thursday, June 11, 1:30 PM Hydroponic Gardening. Learn about soil-free gardening. Saturday, June 13, 1 PM Let’s Face It. Learn to make cloth dolls from local designers Doug and Barb Keeling. Saturday, June 20, 10:30 AM More about Hummingbirds. Our local expert, Denise, brings more information on the little birds including her video on the hummingbird migration and banding project. Craft included. Sat, June 27, 1 PM Fourth Wednesday Book Discussion. 4 Wednesdays, 6 PM June 24 Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson July 22 Skeletons at the Feast by Chris Bohjalian August 26 The Help by Kathryn Stockett th San Diego County Library Book Festival Author events in various libraries. Free of charge! Check for information at www.sdcl.org Page 33 Carol Casares, President of the Friends of the Lincoln Acres Library (front left), was honored as a Volunteer of the Year at an April ceremony at the County Board of Supervisors. OverDrive Discover Treasures Friends of the Library Bookstores © Alpine Branch WF 10-5; Sat Sun 10-4 Bonita-Sunnyside Branch MTW Th 2-5; F 1-4; 1st & 3rd Sat 1-4. Cardiff-by-the-Sea Branch T W Th F Sat 10-5. Descanso Branch W & Sat 10-1 El Cajon Branch T W 10-5; Th 12-7:30; S 10-4; Sun 1-4 Encinitas Branch M-Sat 10-4 Fallbrook Branch M T W Th F Sat 10-4 Julian Branch W Th F S 11-3 La Mesa M - Sun 1-4 Lemon Grove TWTh 1-5; Sat 10-4 Poway Branch T W Th 10-7; F S 10-4; Sun 1-4 Rancho San Diego Branch T W Th F 10-4; Sat 1-4 Rancho Santa Fe Branch M - Sat 10-4 San Marcos Branch M T 10-4 W 10-7 Th F Sat 10-4 Sun 1-4 Santee Branch M 12-7; Tu W Th F 12-4; Sat 10-4 Solana Beach Branch M - Sat 10-4 Valley Center Branch T W Th F S Open during library hours. Vista Branch MTh 9:30-8; T W 9:30-6; FS 9:30-4; Sun 1-4 leading digital media services • Enjoy a downloaded book title free of charge! • Audiobooks are available round the clock • More than 200 titles, fiction and nonfiction • Using the guided tour is quick and easy • Check out up to 10 titles at a time for 21 days JobNow --- Live online job assistance • Live interview coaching, with interview tips & resources • Resume lab with sample templates • Resume analysis within 24 hours by a JobNow expert • Help writing cover letters • Career resource library Adult Literacy Tutor Training Dates: El Cajon Branch, 201 E. Douglas July: Tuesday, July 21, 5:30 – 8 PM (Part 1) Wednesday, July 22, 5:30 – 8 PM (Part 2) August: Saturday, August 15, 10 AM – 4 PM (Parts 1 & 2) Vista Branch, 700 Eucalyptus Av June: Monday, June 15, 5:30 – 8 PM (Part 1) Wednesday, June 17, 5:30 – 8 PM (Part 2) August: Monday, August 24, 5:30 – 8 PM (Part 1) Wednesday, August, 26 5:30 – 8 PM (Part 2) HOLIDAY CLOSURES Powered by Brainfuse.com Page 34 Adult Literacy Tutors and ESL Tutors Needed Make a Difference in Your Community Saturday, July 4 - Independence Day FREE Gateway Computer Classes Taught in Arabic @ Five Library Branches Casa de Oro T/TH, 8-9:30 a.m. June 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25 & 30 El Cajon T/TH, 8-9:20 a.m. June 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25 & 30 Rancho San Diego M/W, 6-7:30 p.m. June 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24 & 29 La Mesa F/SAT, 5-7 p.m. June 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 & 27 Spring Valley W/TH, 6-7:30 p.m. June 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 & 25 Please pre-register with Safa Arabo at (619) 469-2151 or (619) 312-5716. See www.sdcl.org for details. Books-by-Mail The rich collection of the San Diego County Library is as close as your mailbox. For the homebound, adults and children with disabilities and others who qualify. Toll-free: 1-866-279-9629 E-mail: books.bymail@sdcounty.ca.gov Web: www.sdcl.org/booksbymail.html Join our Volunteer Corps and Help Your Library! If you can commit one day a week for 2-4 hours, please contact these libraries. The County of San Diego requires a free background check of all new volunteers. • Borrego Springs Library (760) 767-5761. Shelve books Tuesdays through Saturdays. • Crest Library (619) 442-7083. Shelve books and assist with library programs. • Descanso Library (619) 445-5279. 1) Join another volunteer in watering, weeding and applying mulch to library landscaping. 2) Help with children’s craft programs on Fridays at 3:30 p.m. • Lemon Grove Library (619) 463-9819. Shelving assistance; help the public use library’s computerized resources. • Poway Library (858) 513-2900. 1) Adult volunteers needed one or more mornings per week to be trained to assist with shelving books and finding items to fill requests. Includes bending, reaching, and pushing a full book cart. Hours can be any day Monday - Saturday. 2) Students 16 and up to shelve and/or clean books in the afternoon, evenings or weekends. • Ramona Library (760) 738-2434. Homework Helpers Volunteer. Help children complete their homework Mondays and/or Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m. • San Marcos Library (760) 891-3000. Volunteers to lead children's and teens book clubs and craft programs. • Spring Valley Library (619) 463-3006. Help with various library activities. 2009 Essay Contest “Libraries - For Readers Only?” Sponsored by the Library Friends of San Diego County. Pick up an entry form in your County Library branch or at www.sdcl.org. Contest runs July 17–September 12. ● Essays must be 500 words or less ● Must be typed and printed, preferably double-spaced, single-sided ● 3 divisions: Adults, Teens, Children ● Prizes in each division: 1st, $100; 2nd, $50, 3rd, $25 ● Winners announced October 23 Send entries to: Dick Wayman, Ramona Library, 1406 Montecito Rd, Ramona CA 92065. For more information, please e-mail LFSDCessay@yahoo.com Join your Friends of the Library! Library Friends are volunteers who support our branches in many ways: - Sponsor programs and events - Promote library funding and activities - Educate the community about library services - Encourage contributions and donations to the library - Work toward passage of laws affecting libraries Contact your library branch today! Page 35 FREE Web Research Resources For You! www.sdcl.org/refdb2.html Just sign on with your San Diego County Library card. Adult Literacy Services Toll free: 1(888) 466-0668 MW 10-8; TTh 10-5:30; FS 10-5 learnstaff@sdcounty.ca.gov Books by Mail Services Toll free: 1(866) 279-9629 MTWThF 8-4 books.bymail@sdcounty.ca.gov East Co. Mobile Library Office: (619) 660-6329 Schedule: http://www.sdcl.org/locations_MOBILE.html MTWThFS North Co. Mobile Library Office: (760) 643-5125 Schedule: http://www.sdcl.org/locations_MOBILE.html TWThFS ********************************************************************* 4S Ranch Branch (858) 673-4697 10433 Reserve Drive, San Diego 92127 MTh 9:30-6 TW 9:30-8 FS 9:30-5 Alpine Branch (619) 445-4221 2130 Arnold Way, Alpine 91901 TTh 9:30-8 W 9:30-6 FS 9:30-5 Bonita-Sunnyside Branch (619) 475-4642 4375 Bonita Road, Bonita 91902 MT 9:30-8 WTh 9:30-6 FS 9:30-5 SUN 1-5 Borrego Springs Branch (760) 767-5761 587 Palm Canyon Dr, Suite 125, Borrego Springs 92004 TTh 9-6 W 12-8 FS 9-5 Campo-Morena Village Branch (619) 478-5945 31356 Highway 94, Campo 91906 TW 9-6 Th 12-8 F 9-5 S 9-4 Cardiff-by-the-Sea Branch (760) 753-4027 2081 Newcastle Avenue, Cardiff 92007 MT 9:30-6 WTh 9:30-8 FS 9:30-5 Casa de Oro Branch (619) 463-3236 9805 Campo Road #180, Spring Valley 91977 TTh 9:30-8 W 9:30-6 FS 9:30-5 Crest Branch (619) 442-7083 105 Juanita Lane, El Cajon 92021 T 12-8 WTh 9:30-6 F 9:30-5 S 9:30-3 Del Mar Branch (858) 755-1666 1309 Camino del Mar, Del Mar 92014 T 9:30-6 WTh 9:30-8 FS 9:30-5 SUN 1-5 Descanso Branch (619) 445-5279 9545 River Drive, Descanso 91916 TW 9-6 Th 12-8 F 9-5 S 9-4 El Cajon Branch (619) 588-3718 201 E. Douglas, El Cajon 92020 MTWTh 9:30-8 FS 9:30-5 SUN 1-5 Literacy Center at El Cajon Branch (888) 466-0668 MTWTh 9:30-8 FS 9:30-5 SUN 1-5 Encinitas Branch (760) 753-7376 540 Cornish Drive , Encinitas 92024 MTWTh 9:30-8 FS 9:30-5 SUN 1-5 Fallbrook Branch (760) 728-2373 124 S. Mission Road, Fallbrook 92028 MW 9:30-6 TTh 9:30-8 FS 9:30-5 SUN 1-5 Fletcher Hills Branch (619) 466-1132 576 Garfield Ave, El Cajon 92020 TTh 9:30-6 W 12-8 F 9:30-5 S 9:30-5 Imperial Beach Branch (619) 424-6981 810 Imperial Beach Blvd, Imperial Beach 91932 MW 9:30-8 TTh 9:30-6 FS 9:30-5 Jacumba Branch (619) 766-4608 44605 Old Hwy 80, Jacumba 91934 T 12-8 W Th 9-6 F 9-5 S 9-4 Julian Branch (760) 765-0370 1850 Highway 78, Julian 92036 T 9:30-8 W 7:30-6 Th 9:30-6 FS 9:30-5 La Mesa Branch (619) 469-2151 8074 Allison Avenue, La Mesa 91942 MTWTh 9:30-8 FS 9:30-5 SUN 1-5 Lakeside Branch (619) 443-1811 9839 Vine Street, Lakeside 92040 MTh 9:30-6 TW 9:30-8 FS 9:30-5 Lemon Grove Branch (619) 463-9819 8073 Broadway, Lemon Grove 91945 MTh 9:30-6 TW 9:30-8 FS 9:30-5 Lincoln Acres Branch (619) 475-9880 2725 Granger Avenue, National City 91950 T 12-8 WTh 9:30-6 F 9:30-5 S 9:30-3 Pine Valley Branch (619) 473-8022 28804 Old Hwy 80, Pine Valley 91962 T 12-8 WTh 9-6 F 9-5 S 9-4 Potrero Branch (619) 478-5978 24883 Potrero Valley Road, Potrero 91963 TTh 9-6 W 12-8 F 9-5 S 9-4 Poway Branch (858) 513-2900 13137 Poway Road, Poway 92064 MTWTh 9:30-8 FS 9:30-5 SUN 1-5 Ramona Branch (760) 738-2434 1406 Montecito Road, Ramona 92065 MW 9:30-6 TTh 9:30-8 FS 9:30-5 Rancho San Diego Branch (619) 660-5370 11555 Via Rancho San Diego, El Cajon 92019 MW 9:30-6 TTh 9:30-8 FS 9:30-5 SUN 1-5 Rancho Santa Fe Branch (858) 756-2512 17040 Avenida de Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe 92067 MTWThFS 9-5 San Marcos Branch (760) 891-3000 #2 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos 92069 MTWTh 9:30-8 FS 9:30-5 SUN 1-5 Santee Branch (619) 448-1863 9225 Carlton Hills Blvd #17, Santee 92071 MTWTh 9:30-8 FS 9:30-5 SUN 1-5 Solana Beach Branch (858) 755-1404 157 Stevens Avenue, Solana Beach 92075 When school in session: MTh 7:30-6 TW 7:30-8 F 7:30-5 S 9:30-5 When school not in session: MTh 9:30-6 TW 9:30-8 FS 9:30-5 School schedule available at circulation desk. Spring Valley Branch (619) 463-3006 836 Kempton Street, Spring Valley 91977 MT 9:30-8 WTh 9:30-6 FS 9:30-5 Valley Center Branch (760) 749-1305 29200 Cole Grade Road, Valley Center 92082 TWTh 9:30-8 MFS 9:30-5 Vista Branch (760) 643-5100 700 Eucalyptus Avenue, Vista 92084 MTWTh 9:30-8 FS 9:30-5 SUN 1-5 ********************************************************************** Administrative Offices (858) 694-2415 5555 Overland Avenue, #15, San Diego 92123 MTWThF 8-5 (Not a lending or reference library) www.sdcl.org