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Special Lecture: Weird and Wonderful San Diego History
Join us on Wednesday, September 4, at 2 p.m. to hear local author and San Diego Press Club award-winning journalist Jack Innis present three stories from his book San Diego Legends: a Kumeyaay First People's tale, the William Randolph Hearst murder mystery, and the legend of La Loma, about the lone survivor of an 18th-century shipwreck who was raised by our community. This program is provided through Oasis and is sponsored by the Scripps Ranch Friends of the Library (SRFOL).
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Smoot Contest at the Book Sale
We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in the Smoot contest. We had nine participants, and although two were very close, there were no exact guesses. As a result, we awarded consolation prizes.
A special mention goes to the contestant with the most accurate guess—a sophomore at MIT who had the unique opportunity to chat with Oliver Reed Smoot, from the MIT class of 1962, after whom the Smoot measurement is named.
Once again, thank you to all participants for making the contest a success. We look forward to seeing you at future events!
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“The Pleasure of Your Company” concert series, sponsored by SRFOL, opens the new season with the Peter Sprague Trio on Sunday, September 8, at 2:30 p.m. Featuring Peter on guitar, Danny Green on piano, and Justin Grinnell on acoustic bass, the group will explore music from various genres, including jazz, Brazilian, pop, and blues. No charge; donations appreciated.
If you want to sponsor a concert for the 2024/2025 season, please email concert@srfol.org.
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They are here! Take a look at the One Book, One San Diego selections for 2024. They're ready for readers to place holds for library pickup!
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Programs sponsored by SRFOL are highlighted. For complete details and updates, check our website.
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Family Arts Project: Family Band ala Picasso: Thursday, September 5, 4–5:15 pm; kids and teens.
- 3D Printing with EcoLogik: Saturday, September 7. 3–4:30 pm; ages 9–15. Registration required.
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Art Smarts: Wednesday, September 18, 4–5 pm; ages 5–17.
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Family Arts Project: Rolled Paper Intertwined Sculpture: Thursday, September 19, 4 pm; kids and teens.
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Mini Movers and Music: Mondays, September 9 and 23, 11:30 am–12:15 pm; ages 0–5.
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Pajama Signing Story Time: Tuesday, September 10, 6–6:30 pm.
- Storytime for preschoolers: Wednesdays and alternate Thursdays, 10 - 10:30 am
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Craft programs with Toshwerks: Wednesdays, September 11 and 25, 4–5 pm; ages 8+. Registration required.
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Camera Traps with EcoLogik: Thursday, September 12, 4 pm; ages 9-15. Registration required.
- Chess Club: Saturday, September 14 and 28, 11 am–1 pm.
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Kamishibai StoryBox Theatre: Tuesday, September 24, 6 pm; all ages.
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Biodiversity Snapshot with EcoLogik: Thursday, September 26, 4 pm; ages 9–15. Registration required.
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Biologgers with EcoLogik: Saturday, September 28, 3–4:30 pm; ages 9-15. Registration required.
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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, September 14 from 10 am to 2 pm.
While you are here, pick up some duck food to feed our resident ducks at Evans Pond.
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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.
Village Quilters: second Saturday of the month from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm.
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Aging Successfully Lecture Series: September 13 and 20, 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.
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Mediocre Writers Society Open Mic Event
The Mediocre Writers Society invites you to share your creative writing at our open mic event. Read your poetry, personal narrative, flash fiction, or any other work you've written to our encouraging audience!
Register to participate, or simply come and enjoy the show—no registration required! Each registered participant will have up to 5 minutes to share their original work. Family-friendly content only. Snacks provided, sponsored by SRFOL.
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Girls Who Code Fall Session
Join us on Monday, September 9, from 6 to 7 pm for open-house style kickoff event for our Fall Session of Girls Who Code Club to register your student or find out more about our club and what we have planned for this session.
Grades 3-12 are welcome.
Registration Required at 9/9 Open House event or onsite to participate in Fall session. Access to a laptop/chromebook/iPad is essential for this series. Please contact Melissa Barbour (MBarbour@sandiego.gov) with questions & concerns including if you want to join the club but do not have a device to use. Our Fall Session will meet the following Mondays: 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, and 11/18.
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Magazines
Come and check out magazines from our library.
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The Book Discussion Group has returned to in-person meetings! This month the group is reading Rules for Visiting by Jessica Frances Kane. Join the discussion on Thursday, September 26, from 12:00–1:30 pm in the library’s Seminar Room. Participants are welcome to bring their lunches. Copies of this book are available at the circulation desk. | |
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August was romance awareness month but anytime is a good time to curl up with a good romance novel. Here are the picks put together by the College Rolando library staff.
Robert Surratt, Manager of Access Services, Central Library, recommends: DJ Screw: A Life in Slow Revolution by Lance Scott Walker. Robert Earl Davis Jr., better known as DJ Screw, was a pioneering Houston disc jockey active throughout the 1990s until his untimely death in November 2000.
DJ Screw: A Life in Slow Revolution gives readers a look at the elusive DJ’s life and successes, from selling tapes hand-to-hand locally to his lasting impact on the broader hip hop community. To read Robert's full review, check out the August 11, 2024 issue of The San Diego Union-Tribune.
Check out the book here:
“DJ Screw: A Life in Slow Revolution” by Lance Scott Walker
Check out these read-alikes:
“The Autobiography of Gucci Mane” by Gucci Mane
“Do Remember: The Golden Era of NYC Hip-Hop Mixtapes” by Evan Auerbach
“Mix Tape: The Art of Cassette Culture” by Thurston Moore (editor)
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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New eResource alert! Explore a digital collection of picture books in over 65 languages. LOTE4Kids (Languages Other Than English) is good for children and adults looking for content in a native language or those learning a new language. You can access LOTE4Kids through our eLibrary tab or an app for Android and Apple devices.
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