From our Bookstore
– One of Top 11 Best Selling in San Diego
This store supports the San Diego Public Library — particularly this branch — and helps to fund its programs, equipment, and resources. If you’re looking to make a donation, the store accepts books, media, magazines, or puzzles.
At the Library
– Sep 9 Dances with Words
Saturday, September 9 at 2:30 pm
Richard Lederer Dances with Words
– Sep 11 Community Book Club
Monday, September 11 at 1:00 pm
The library has six books on hold for Brushstrokes and Bookworms attendees.
BRUSHSTROKES & BOOKWORMS-Aug & Sep 2023
– Sep 11 Legacies of the Past
Monday, September 11 at 6:30 pm
– Sep 16 Kids! Poetry Annual Workshop
Saturday, September 16 at 11:00 am
Kids! San Diego Poetry Workshop
– Sep 16 Terra-Cotta Herb Garden
Saturday, September 16 at 2:00 pm
– Sep 23 Frida Kahlo’s Art
Saturday, September 23 at 2:30 pm
– Sep 26 Flute Duet Concert
Tuesday, September 26 at 12:00 pm
– Sep 28 Let’s Play Lotería
Thursday, September 28 at 3:30 pm
From the Librarian
Hi,
Thank you for your interest in events at the Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Branch Library! I hope you will be able to attend one or more of our programs in September:
ADULTS
Friday, 9/1, 3:30 PM: Watch the movie Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Popcorn will be provided.
Saturday, 9/9, 2:30 PM: Dances with Words. Richard Lederer and Bill Shipper present a musical and comedic celebration of the English language. Dr. Lederer is the language columnist for the San Diego Union-Tribune and the author of over 60 books.
Monday, 9/11, 6:00 PM: Gay Men’s Book Club. Discuss the book The Town of Babylon.
Monday, 9/11, 6:30 PM: Legacies of the Past: San Diego History. Linda Canada from San Diego Oasis has drawn upon local archives and private photograph collections to create a program that she hopes will surprise you, and maybe even astound you!
Monday, 9/18, 1:00 PM: Brushstrokes & Bookworms: A Community Book Club for Art-Loving Readers. At this second meeting of a new book club, discuss The Art Forger. Contact Elsie Arredondo to register (858-454-1231 or admin@enaartgroup.com).
Saturday, 9/23, 2:30 PM: Frida Kahlo’s Art. Gwenyth Mapes (Professor of Humanities at Grossmont College) will discuss Kahlo’s life and art in this illustrated presentation from San Diego Oasis.
Tuesday, 9/26, noon: Concert. One or more faculty members from the music education organization Villa Musica will perform.
Wednesday, 9/27, 3:00 PM. Mystery Book Club. Discuss the mystery novel Mycroft Holmes.
Friday, 9/29, 3:30 PM. Watch the movie Bullet Train. Popcorn will be provided.
ALL AGES
Every Tuesday, 5:00-7:00 PM: Tinker Tuesdays. Kids and adults can have fun with technology, including 3D printers, a laser cutter, and a die cutting machine.
Every Thursday, 3:30-5:00 PM: Board Game Afternoon. Kids and adults can play chess and many other games. On 9/28, there will be a special program: play Lotería in celebration of Nuestra Cultura Month.
Friday, 9/15, 3:30 PM: Watch the movie Finding Nemo. Popcorn will be provided.
Saturday, 9/16, 2:00 PM: Do-It-Yourself Terra-Cotta Herb Garden. Join us and local artists Toshwerks for a fun, hands-on DIY crafty project for ages 8 through adult. Register athttps://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/do-it-yourself-terracotta-herb-garden-craft-program-toshwerks or with library staff.
KIDS
Special
Saturday, 9/16, 11:00 AM: Kids! San Diego Poetry Workshop. Kids ages 6 to 12 will be guided in writing their own poem. Sign up at https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/kids-san-diego-poetry-workshop or with library staff.
Saturday, 9/30, 2:30 PM: Emergency Preparedness for Kids. Kids and their families learn how to prepare for disasters, such as wildfires, power outages, and extreme heat, while coloring a puzzle and making a memory game
Weekly
Every Saturday, 10:00 AM: Dance Pants Bash! Kids and families can dance along to the music.
Every Monday, 3:30-5:00 PM: LEGO Time. Kids can get creative with LEGO.
Every Wednesday, 10:00 AM: Preschool Storytime. Kids up to age 5 can listen to stories, sing along to songs, and complete a simple craft.
Every Thursday, 10:00 AM: Baby Sign Storytime with Monta Briant. Parents and babies learn how to use ASL signs for early communication through stories, songs, and other fun activities.
Best regards,
Steve
Branch News
– A Century of the Mission Hills Library
It’s hard to miss the beautiful building at the corner of Washington and Front Streets that houses the Mission Hills – Hillcrest/Knox Branch Library. But the origin of a Mission Hills community library started in one room of the Ulysses S. Grant Elementary School in 1921. Later moves relocated the branch library, eventually to the building at Washington and Hawk Streets.
Future Programs
– Oct 2 Brain Health & Dementia
– Oct 2 Banned Books Bingo
– Oct 28 Bird Migration
Branch Calendar
September 2023 Calendar of Events
Please click here to look at the most up-to-date calendar for the branch including all the meetings in the Community Room.
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