Parking Lot Expansion Update | |
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The first phase of the library parking lot expansion project is now complete and the upper lot has reopened, providing some nearby access to the library. The lower lot is closed with no access from the overflow parking area on Meanley Drive.
Parking Map and directions are here.
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Library Closed on July 1, 2024 | |
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All San Diego Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, July 1, 2024, for Staff Training. San Diego Central Library will remain open. Libraries will resume regular hours on Tuesday, July 2, 2024.
All locations will also be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024, for Independence Day.
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June Concert
The violin and guitar duet Alyze Drelling and Robert Wetzel delighted the audience with their wonderful performance of works inspired by Nicolo Paganini.
“The Pleasure of Your Company” concert series, sponsored by SRFOL, is on a summer hiatus and will resume in September.
If you want to sponsor a concert for the 2024/2025 season, please email concert@srfol.org.
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Summer Reading Program
Readers of all ages—kids, teens, and adults—are invited to participate in the ever popular Summer Reading Program! Complete a combination of 10 books, hours, or activities to start claiming prizes. Log in your reading to be entered into a grand prize raffle. Sponsored in part by SRFOL.
Sign up at https://sandiego.beanstack.org/reader365
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Programs sponsored by SRFOL are highlighted. For complete details and updates, check our website.
- Lego Builders Club: Tuesdays, 3 pm.
- Storytime: Every Wednesday.
- Chess Club: Saturdays, July 6 and 20, 11 am – 1 pm; ages 6-12.
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Insect Inspectors: Saturday, July 6; grades K – 4. Registration required.
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Mini Movers and Music: Mondays, July 8 and 22, 11:30 am, ages 0-5.
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Pajama Signing Story Time: Tuesday, July 9, 6 pm.
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Craft programs with Toshwerks: Wednesdays, July 10 and 31, 4 pm; ages 8+. Registration required.
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Flower Pounding with ArtReach: Thursday, July 11, 4 pm; ages 8+. Registration required.
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Beginning Robotics: Tribot: Saturday, July 13, 3 pm; ages 7-12. Registration required.
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Girls Who Code: Laser Cutter Workshop: Monday, July 15, 5:30 pm. Registration required.
- Beginning Rocketry Workshop: Wednesday – Friday, July 17 – 19 or 24 – 26, 3 pm, ages 8-12. Registration required.
- Art Smarts: Wednesday, July 17, 4 pm; ages 5-17.
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Animal Encounter with Zovargo: Thursday, July 18, 3 pm; ages 5+. Registration required.
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Beginning Sewing Workshop: Zipper Pouch: Saturday, July 20, 3 pm; ages 12+. Registration required.
- Kamishibai StoryBox Theatre: Tuesday, July 23, 6 pm; all ages.
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Balloon Animal Workshop: Thursday, July 25, 4 pm; ages 8+. Registration required.
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Animal Encounter with Zovargo: Saturday, July 27, 3 pm; ages 5+. Registration required.
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Grace's Book Nook
Visit Grace’s Book Nook, the volunteer-run used bookstore in our library, open Monday through Saturday, for great bargains on gently used and nearly new books, magazines, DVDs, CDs, and more.
While you are here, pick up some duck feed to feed our resident ducks at Evans pond.
Your tax-deductible donations of “gently used” books are always welcome and can be brought to the library’s circulation desk. Or, a staff member or volunteer can assist in transferring your boxes or bags of books into the library. At this time we are especially seeking donations of fiction for adults. What an easy way to support our library!
This month’s 2nd Saturday pop-up book sale is on July 13, 10 am – 2 pm. Also, mark your calendar for the next semiannual mega book sale on Saturday, August 24!
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Mindful Meditation: Mondays at 1 pm. Sponsored by SRFOL.
Fun and Games for Seniors: Tuesdays from 12:30 to 3 pm and Thursdays from 10 am
to 12 pm.
Knitting Group: Tuesdays from 12 – 2:30 pm.
Garden Share: second Saturday of the month from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm.
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Asian Brush Painting Class: July 2, 11:30 am to 2:30 pm.
The Power of Plant Based Nutrition: July 10, 2 pm to 3 pm.
City of San Diego Employment Information Session: July 11, 2 pm to 3 pm.
Aging Successfully Lecture Series: July 12 and 19, 10 am to 11:30 am.
Author Talk: Janie Kim, July 16, 5 pm to 6 pm.
Health and Wellness: Toxic Free Living: July 16, 6 pm to 7 pm.
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Mediocre Writer's Society
Students, do you want to write but fear your writing isn't good enough? Come write your worst to find your best at our personal narrative workshop where you'll learn more about the writing process, find a community of writers like you, and write about a favorite neighborhood spot.
Snacks will be provided, sponsored by the Scripps Ranch Friends of the Library.
Workshop held on July 22. Registration required. Elementary Schoolers @ 3:30 pm, Middle Schoolers @ 5:00 pm, and High Schoolers @ 6:30 pm
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Programs at other branches | |
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Together with @sdbikecoalition, SDPL is offering FREE bike classes for cyclists of all ages. Learn how to be a better biker (or skater, or rider, or...) by taking part in these interactive On-Bike Rodeo workshops! Participants will learn how to avoid obstacles, falls, and crashes during these free events.
Bring a helmet (or request one 4 days before the program starts) and a bike, scooter, skateboard or skates to take part!
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San Diego Public Library has partnered with the San Diego Unified School District to help end summer hunger. Free summer lunch will be provided for youth aged 0-18 at select libraries, parks, recreation centers, and other community sites; some locations will also serve breakfast. Click here for more details. | | |
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Magazines
Come and check out magazines from our library.
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Virtual meeting on Wednesday, July 24, 6:30 pm, to discuss The Dark Side: The Inside Story of How the War on Terror Turned into a War on American Ideals by Jane Mayer. Email [srfol@yahoo.com] for details and a Zoom invitation. | |
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Amanda Schoppmeyer, Library Assistant III, La Jolla / Riford Library recommends: Lock Every Door by Riley Sager.
“Lock Every Door” is an exciting page-turner that takes place at the mysterious Bartholomew building in Manhattan, an edifice full of secrets and surprises ... This book, full of twists and turns, has an ending that you’ll never see coming. Perfect for fans of “Only Murders in the Building” on Hulu!" To read Amanda's full review, check out the June 16, 2024 issue of The San Diego Union-Tribune.
Check out the book here:
“Lock Every Door,” by Riley Sager
https://sandiego.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S161C569480
Check out these read-alikes:
“The Turn of the Key,” by Ruth Ware
https://sandiego.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S161C573216
“The Housemaid,” by Freida McFadd
https://sandiego.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S161C1706505
“One Night Gone,” by Tara Laskowski
https://sandiego.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S161C1250735
“The New Couple in 5B,” by Lisa Unger
https://sandiego.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S161C1775751
Recommended Reads is an ongoing partnership with The San Diego Union-Tribune. Every other week, Behind the Desk goes in-depth on the books we recommend. Read the Sunday Paper to see our most recent reviews or view our past archive on the SDPL website: sandiego.gov/sdplreviews
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Volunteers take a moment for a photo-op at the recent festive (and scrumptious) "Hats Off to Volunteers" Appreciation Luncheon sponsored by SRFOL. If you are interested in volunteering, please click here to view available opportunities. | |
10301 Scripps Lake Drive
San Diego, CA 92131
858–538–8158
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