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'SENIOR DATING' WITH ANNIE ORY CANCELED
Posted April 30, 2008
Annie Ory's "Senior Dating" program at the San Marcos library has been canceled. The event was originally scheduled for Wednesday, May 21, at 2 p.m.
For more information:
Please call (760) 891-3000.
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LEMON GROVE LIBRARY PLANS MAY
“MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL @ YOUR LIBRARY” EVENTS
Posted April 29, 2008
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The Lemon Grove Branch of the San Diego County Library, 8073 Broadway, will hold a Multicultural Festival @ Your Library series in May for its adult customers. These free programs will include concerts, an author presentation, a genealogy class, a tango lesson, financial workshops, legal advice, and more. The month-long celebration features Adrienne Nims & Spirit Wind, Canadian violinist Min-Jeong Koh and classical guitarist Magdalena Loza-Flores. Refreshments for the three concerts will be served by Veronica Boudou Catering.
Classical guitarist Magdalena Loza-Flores will give a concert on Monday, May 5, at 12 noon. Born in Tijuana, Flores has played as a soloist and in ensembles throughout Mexico. She has also performed with the Canary Island's Performing Arts Company and with the dance-theatre company Mujeres en Ritual.
Korean-Canadian violinist/violist Min-Jeong Koh, currently garnering much attention across Canada, will perform Tuesday, May 6, at 6 p.m. The award-winning performer has played with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, and has been featured as the soloist with several other orchestras. Koh was named one of the Galaxie Rising Stars on the Canadian Broadcasting Network. The young performer is in San Diego for the coming year with the Cecilia String Quartet, named San Diego State University’s resident string quartet.
Local performer Adrienne Nims performs with her band Spirit Wind on Wednesday, May 7, at 6 p.m. Nims plays the saxophone and a variety of Asian and Indian flutes and other indigenous instruments, performing contemporary, Latin, classic jazz, middle eastern and Celtic music. She has recorded and performed throughout the world and has opened for such artists as Spyro Gyra, Joe Cocker and Boz Scaggs. Spirit Wind includes a percussionist, guitarist and keyboardist.
Other events rounding out the month are as follows: “Discover Your Roots,” genealogy class for beginners and intermediates with Susie Pentico, Wednesdays, May 7 and 21, at 6 p.m.
Financial Workshop series with Arthur Allium. Refreshments Served. Credit Repair. What is it? How does it work? What to do to fix issues correctly? Tuesday, May 13, 6 p.m.
First Time Buyers. Interested in buying a home in the next two to five years? Learn about available programs and options for those with low income. Tue, May 20, 6 p.m.
Understand Reverse Mortgages. What is the difference between an ARM, a fixed rate and a reverse mortgage? Is one better than the other? Tuesday, May 27, 6 p.m.
Author visit by Linda Yo, reading from her book, Asian Slim Secrets, Wednesday, May 21, 6 p.m.
Learn Argentine Tango with Florentino Guizar and Teresa Suarez! Tuesday, May 27, 5 p.m.
Oaks and Acorns. This intergenerational organization brings together children and seniors for an afternoon of high tea with harpist Leah Panos. Wednesday, May 28, 3 p.m.
Elder Law and Advocacy. Attorney Lois Kelly talks about litigation, scams and mortgages. Thursday, May 29, 11 a.m.
For more information:
Call the Lemon Grove Library at (619) 463-9819.
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GUSTAVO BULGACH AND KLEZMER JUICE
TO PERFORM AT POWAY LIBRARY IN JUNE
Posted April 21, 2008
The next scheduled performance in the 2008 World Music & Cultural Arts Series will feature Gustavo Bulgach and Klezmer Juice. The event will be held on June 29 at the Poway branch library.
This free event is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Poway Library in partnership with the San Diego Repertoire Theatre.
While many of us associate klezmer music with European immigration to the United States, Jews at the turn of the century were settling all parts of the Americas, and they and their descendants have a rich history in Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, and many other Latin American countries. Klezmer Juice bandleader and clarinet player Gustavo Bulgach was born and raised in one such community in Buenos Aires, Argentina. A part of the large and active Jewish community there, he learned klezmer music from his family at a young age. Bulgach, who now lives in Los Angeles, has traveled around the globe, finding that Klezmer music is the “soundtrack of the Diaspora.” While remaining true to klezmer’s Eastern European Jewish roots, Bulgach’s Latin background and hipster credentials have also led to a busy career performing with other internationally-acclaimed acts. He has also performed with Yusef Lateef, Adam Rudolph, Chris Botti and with the legendary Bernie Maupin.
For more information:
Please call (858) 694-2415.
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MEET HELEN F. JAMES AT
SPRING VALLEY LIBRARY
Posted April 21, 2008
Helen F. James, author of "S is for S'mores: A Camping Alphabet" and "E is for Enchantment: A New Mexico Alphabet," will read from her books, answer questions, and sign autographs at the Spring Valley Library on Wednesday, May 14th at 3p.m. The books will be available for purchase at a special price of $10 (including tax).
For more information:
Please call (619) 463-3006.
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COUNTY LIBRARY PRESENTS
DIA DE LOS NINOS PROGRAMS
Posted April 21, 2008
All branches of the San Diego County Library will host a month-long celebration of children, families and reading, El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros, throughout April. This national event culminates on April 30, "Children's Day/Book Day," and recognizes the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
The series will include a variety of bilingual (English-Spanish) and English language puppet shows, stories, crafts and programs with an international flavor.
A collaboration of the Association for Library Service for Children (ALSC) and the National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish Speaking (REFORMA), the annual event is partially funded is through grants from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation, with sponsorship by Target.
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For more information:
Please call (858) 694-3833.
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SDCL RECEIVES ACT OF CARING AWARD
Posted April 21, 2008
The San Diego County Library received an Acts of Caring Award from NACo (the National Association of Counties) for its L.E.A.R.N./Laubach ESL program. The ceremony on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. on April 10 recognized 17 of the nation’s top volunteer programs. The County Library’s adult literacy program partners with the Laubach Literacy Council to conduct English as a Second Language tutoring sessions in its library branches.
From left: José Aponte, Director, San Diego County Library; Hon. Colleen Landkamer, NACo Immediate Past President, Commissioner, Blue Earth County, MN; Nancy Saint John, Public Information Officer, SDCL; Preston V. Lee, Director of Industry Relations, Freddie Mac.
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CUSTOMER APPRECIATION OPEN HOUSE
Posted April 16, 2008
SDCL's next Customer Appreciation Open House will be held Friday, April 18, at the Encinitas Community Library, 540 Cornish Drive, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Stop by and say hello to Library Director José Aponte, learn about the many wonderful services of the San Diego County Library system, and share your suggestions. Refreshments will be served.
For more information, please call (858) 694-2415.
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LIBRARY HAPPY HOUR AT BRANCHES
FRIDAY, APRIL 25, ALL DAY
Posted April 16, 2008
Return your books, CDs, DVDs or any other overdue materials (including inter-library loan and Circuit books) on fourth (or last) Fridays, and we'll get rid of the fines for those items!
For more information, please call (858) 694-2415.
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VALLEY CENTER AND BORREGO SPRINGS
BRANCHES EXPAND HOURS
Posted April 14, 2008
Effective May 5th, 2008, two SDCL branches will be expanding hours:
• Valley Center will be open 6 days, adding hours on Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Borrego Springs will remain open until 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, instead of closing at 4 p.m.
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FREE INTERNET CLASSES
TAUGHT IN ARABIC
AT THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY LIBRARY
Posted Mar 31, 2008
The San Diego County Library announces new "Gateway" class sessions starting in April 2008. The Gateway program offers beginner-level and intermediate Internet classes taught in Arabic. Courses will be held at the Casa de Oro, El Cajon, and Rancho San Diego branch libraries.
Beginner-level courses run April 7th through May 9th.
Intermediate courses run June 2nd through June 27th.
Additional course information and learning resources can be found on the SDCL Gateway information page.
For more information:
Call (619) 469-2151 or (619) 312-5716
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LOCAL AUTHOR GEORGEANNE IRVINE
TO DISCUSS 'THE KATRINA DOLPHINS'
AT ENCINITAS LIBRARY
Posted Mar 31, 2008
San Diego native Georgeanne Irvine has devoted her life to wildlife conservation. For the past 30 years, she has worked for the San Diego Zoo, where she currently acts as communications manager. In her spare time Irvine has written over 20 children's books as well as hundreds of newspaper and magazine articles about animals.
Her most recent accomplishment, "The Katrina Dolphins: One Way Ticket to Paradise," is a 170-page coffee table book that chronicles the rescue of eight Marine Life Oceanarium (Gulfport, Mississippi) dolphins after their habitat is destroyed by Hurricane Katrina and they are swept out to the open ocean.
Irvine will share their remarkable story at the Encinitas Community Library, Wednesday, April 30, at 6:30pm.
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For more information:
Call (760) 753-7376
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EL DÍA DE LOS NIÑOS /
EL DÍA DE LOS LIBROS
Posted Mar 31, 2008
El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), known as Día, is a celebration of children, families, and reading that culminates every year on April 30. The celebration emphasizes the importance of advocating literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
The San Diego County Library will celebrate Día with a variety of events throughout April. Please check the Calendar of Events or contact your local branch for special programs happening at your library.
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VALLEY CENTER LIBRARY TO HOST 'GOLD RUSH DAYS'
Posted Mar 31, 2008
In the spirit of the Gold Rush Days, the Valley Center branch library and Valley Center Museum have partnered to present two special events featuring lively fiddle music, awesome exhibits and gold panning at the library:
Fiddle Girl (Thursday, April 10, 3:30 p.m)
Enjoy live fiddle music from the Fiddle Girl, and even try your hand at a square dance if the spirit moves you. Gold Rush exhibits will be on display both in the library and adjacent History Museum.
Pan for Gold (Thursday, April 17, 3:30 p.m.)
You can stake your claim at the library and pan for a gold nugget with gold panning experts Chester and Harriet Nowiski. Learn how gold miners found their fortune and grab a pan and do it yourself. Wear warm clothes because this program is outside.
For more information:
Call (760) 749-1305
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'KICKOFF DAY CELEBRATION'
FOR NEW RAMONA LIBRARY
Posted Mar 31, 2008
The Kickoff Day Celebration for the new Ramona library will take place at the site of the soon-to-be built library at 13th and Main on Saturday, April 19, from 2-4 p.m.
Enjoy music, folklorico dancers, puppet shows, face painting, booths, book give-aways, a booksale, costumed characters such as Smokey the Bear, a party jumbo jump, a book sale, and information booths about literacy, homework helpers and tutoring.
The Friends of the Library and the librarians will be providing information on how to be involved new library’s formation. Among those participating are Supervisor Dianne Jacob, the Kiwanis Club, Knights of Columbus, Boy Scouts and San Diego Chargers.
For more information:
Call (760) 738-2434
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TEEN AUTHOR TERRY TRUEMAN TO VISIT 4S RANCH LIBRARY
Posted Mar 31, 2008
Terry Trueman, author of teen favorites such as Cruise Control (2004), No Right Turn (2006), and Seven Days at the Hot Corner (2007), will visit the 4S Ranch branch library on Thursday, April 10, from 4-5 p.m. Bring your friends and come talk to this popular young adult author about his life and his books.
For more information:
Call (858) 673-4697
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BONITA-SUNNYSIDE LIBRARY
PRESENTS SAN DIEGO OPERA
PREVIEW LECTURE SERIES
Posted Mar 31, 2008
The Bonita-Sunnyside branch library presents the San Diego Opera Preview Lecture Series, featuring Nicolas Reveles, the Geisel Director of Education and Outreach at the San Diego Opera. Reveles will lecture on the following operas of the new season.
• “Aida,” by Giuseppe Verdi
(Tues., April 1, 7-8:30 p.m.)
• “The Pearl Fishers,” by Georges Bizet
(Wed., April 21, 7-8:30 p.m.)
The event will be held in the library's community room.
For a short description of each opera, please visit
www.sdopera.com.
For more information:
Call (619) 475-4642
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MICHAEL GANEY BRINGS
VARIETY OF MUSICAL STYLES
TO SDCL BRANCHES
Posted Mar 31, 2008
Musician Michael Ganey will perform at 6 branch libraries during the month of April. While Ganey's musical roots are grounded in blues and old-school rock and roll, he treats his audiences to soulful originals and cover favorites, performing a wide range of styles, from Dylan to Willie Nelson to Van Morrison.
Scheduled performances are as follows:
Lemon Grove Branch Library
Tuesday, April 8, 6 p.m.
La Mesa Branch Library
Friday, April 11, 3 p.m.
Descanso Branch Library
Saturday, April 12, 1 p.m.
Encinitas Branch Library
Sunday, April 13, 2 p.m.
4S Ranch Branch Library
Tuesday, April 15, 6 p.m.
Campo-Morena Branch Library
Saturday, April 26, 1 p.m.
For more information:
Contact branch library.
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'COMMUNITY READ' EVENT TO FEATURE 'RUN' BY ANN PATCHETT
Posted Mar 31, 2008
Through April 30, the Fallbrook Friends of the Library present the fifth annual Community Read, featuring the title "Run" by Ann Patchett. Patchett is the author of "Bel Canto," "Patron Saint of Liars," "Magician's Assistant" and more, as well as a recipient of the Orange Prize, PEN/Faulkner Award, Book Sense Book of the Year, Chicago Tribune's Heartland Prize and Nashville Public Library Literary Award.
The annual Friends author luncheon, featuring Patchett as the guest speaker, will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 24, at the Pala Mesa Resort. Reservations are required.
For more information:
Call (760) 728-2373
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