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San Diego in Comic Books Across the Decades

Metropolis… Gotham City… New York City – these are the familiar settings of endless comic books! Chris Ryall (Origins of Marvel Comics, Mighty Marvel Calendar Book, publisher, Syzygy/Image) is here to provide ample visuals and backstories that make the case for San Diego being discussed with the same reverence, thanks to the city’s many appearances in comics over the years.

Chris Ryall is a comic-industry historian and the former President, Publisher, and CCO of IDW Publishing, and executive producer on Netflix’s Locke & Key. He is currently the co-founder of Image Comics imprint Syzygy, a freelance writer/editor/packager, and co-creator of Paramount Studio’s in-development series, The Bullpen.

Join us on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 from 4:00pm - 5:00pm for this Author talk. The event will be held in the Community Room at our library.

2025 Is Coming Soon

Many of you are Annual Members of the Scripps Ranch Friends of the Library. Our memberships expire December 31^st, but don’t wait for the end of the year. Anyone who joins or renews an annual membership on or after October first will have their membership run through the end of 2025. If you are not a currently a member, this is a great deal: three free months of membership. IF you are a member now this gives you the choice of when to renew. We have six levels of annual membership—from $5 to $100, but all give you a free book when you spend more than $5.00 at Grace’s Book Nook, and priority entrance to our book sales. All membership dollars go to supporting our library. If you really want to show your support and not have to renew annually, just become a Life Member with a contribution of $250 or more. Membership forms are available in the entrance to the library and in Grace’s Book Nook or use our form at https://www.srfol.org/join.htm to join online.

Music Program

“The Pleasure of Your Company” concert series, sponsored by the Scripps Ranch Friends of the Library (SRFOL) welcomes back pianist Dmitry Kirichenko on Sunday, October 20, at 2:30 pm performing a concert of classical favorites. No charge; donations appreciated. Masks recommended.

Call for Volunteers

Help us keep up the tradition of delightful Sunday afternoon concerts at the Scripps Miramar Ranch Library! We can use a few more enthusiastic volunteers to help with various aspects of our music program—including assisting at concerts. Email publicity@srfol.org, or call (858) 663-8828 for more information.

Join Southern California author Rachell Abalos for a special Storytime event where she’ll read her book Our Nipa Hut: A Story in the Philippines and share a nipa hut craft. Bookmarks and bookplates will be given away to attendees. Registration not required. Craft supplies will be distributed on a first-come-first-served basis. Books will be available for purchase on-site for the author to sign/personalize.

Programs for Children

Programs sponsored by SRFOL are highlighted. For complete details and updates, check our website.

Pajama Signing Story Time: Tuesday, October 8, 6–6:30 pm.
Chess Club: Saturday, October 12 and 26, 11 am–1 pm.
Kamishibai StoryBox Theatre: Tuesday, October 22, 6 pm; all ages.
Storytime: Every Wednesday and the 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 10 am; toddlers and preschoolers.
Special Storytime and Craft with Author Rachell Abalos: Saturday, October 5, 10 am. Join Southern California author Rachell Abalos for a special storytime event where she’ll read her book Our Nipa Hut: A Story in the Philippines and share a nipa hut craft. Books available for purchase on-site for author to sign/personalize.
Mediocre Writers Society: "Monsters, Haunted Houses, and Spooky Stories, Oh My!": Tuesday, October 15, 4 pm (elementary school level), and 5:30 pm (middle school), Tuesday, October 22, 4 pm (high school and adults).
Special Author Storytime with Pulitzer Prize Winner Viet Thanh Nguyen: Friday, October 18, 10 am; exclusive storytime event with Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Viet Thanh Nguyen with an acclaimed beautiful picture book, Simone, an unforgettable story. Books available for purchase on-site for author to sign/personalize.
In-N-Out Cover to Cover Reading Program: October 5 to November 16; ages 4–12 are invited read 5 books and receive a free hamburger/cheeseburger from In-N-Out! Details at [https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/cover-to-cover].

Grace's Book Nook

Visit Grace’s Book Nook, the volunteer-run used bookstore in our library, for everyday bargains on great books. Your tax-deductible donations of "gently used" books can be brought to the library’s circulation desk. A staff member or volunteer can also assist in transferring your boxes or bags of books into the library. At this time, we are especially seeking donations of adult fiction. What an easy way to support our library!

Pop-up book sale is on Saturday, October 12 from 10 am to 2 pm.

While you are here, pick up some duck food to feed our resident ducks at Evans Pond.

Programs for Adults

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.

Village Quilters: second Saturday of the month from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm.

Author Talk: Thomas Wing

Tuesday October 1 from 4 pm to 5 pm

Author Talk: Richard Lederer

Tuesday October 8 from 4 pm to 5 pm

Aging Successfully Lecture Series: October 11 and 25, 10 am to 11:30 am.

Scripps Mesa Garden Club: September 24, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.

Piano Class: Fridays from 1 pm to 3 pm.

Author Talk Thomas Wing

Author Thomas Wing will discuss the origins of his novel Against All Enemies, the publishing process, and his journey as a writer. Followed by a Q&A session.

Tuesday October 1 from 4 pm to 5 pm

American History for Everyone

Union-Tribune language columnist Richard Lederer will share an inclusive and diverse history of our great nation, including the contributions of women and Brown, Black, and indigenous Americans.

Richard Lederer is the author of more than 60 books about language, history, and humor, including his best-selling Anguished English series and his current titles, A Feast of Words and American History for Everyone. He is a founding co-host of “A Way With Words,” broadcast on KPBS. Dr. Lederer has been named International Punster of the Year and Toastmasters International's Golden Gavel winner.

Tuesday October 8 from 4 pm to 5 pm.

Magazines

Come and check out magazines from our library.

Book Discussion group

The Book Discussion Group has returned to in-person meetings! This month the group is reading Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng. Join the discussion on Thursday, October 23, from 12:00–1:30 pm in the library’s Seminar Room. New Members welcome! Copies of this book are available at the circulation desk.

Book Recommendations

This month's recommendation comes from Steven Torres-Roman, Librarian II, Central Library. Steven recommends: The Nice House on the Lake, Volumes 1 and 2, by James Tynion IV and Álvaro Martínez Bueno. "Walter may seem a little off, but he’s bright and has a good heart. He invites ten of his closest friends to a magnificent house, an architectural wonder, on an expanse of beautiful, isolated wilderness. And then … the world ends ... “The Nice House on the Lake” is a creepy, quiet, post-apocalyptic story of love, friendship, obsession, power, and trust, and is a must-read comic for horror fans." To read Steven's full review, check out the September 8, 2024 issue of The San Diego Union-Tribune.

Check out the reviewed books here:

The Nice House on the Lake, Volume One: https://sandiego.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S161C1659207

The Nice House on the Lake, Volume Two:

https://sandiego.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S161C1725992

Check out the playlist books here:

Uzumaki, by Junji Ito

https://sandiego.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S161C1544380

Y: The Last Man, Volume 1 - Unmanned, by Brian K. Vaughan and Pia Guerra https://sandiego.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S161C1066699

The Department of Truth, Volume 1 – The End of the World, by James Tynion IV and Martin Simmonds

https://sandiego.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S161C1562845

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