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
– Oct 2 Brain Health & Dementia
Monday, October 2 at 2:00 pm
Brain Health revised
– Oct 2 Banned Books Bingo
Monday, October 2 at 6:30 pm
Banned Books Bingo flyer
– Oct 14 Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
Saturday, October 14 at 9:30 am
Solar Eclipse Viewing Party October 14th 2023 9 am
– Oct 23 Pumpkin Decorating
Monday, October 23 at 5:00 pm
– Oct 28 Art Reception: Christy Ross
Saturday, October 28 at 12:00 pm
– Oct 28 Bird Migration
Saturday, October 28 at 2:30 pm
Bird Migration– Oct 31 Songs of the Autumnal Season
Tuesday, October 31 at 12:00 pm
Nico Hueso Concert October 2023
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From the Librarian
Hi,
Thank you for your interest in the library’s free events! In addition to our regular recurring events (such as book clubs, storytimes, Tinker Tuesday, LEGO, and Dance Pants), we have the following special events planned for October:
Adults
10/2/23 (Monday), 2:00 PM: Brain Health & Dementia. This presentation by the Sharp Neurocognitive Research Center will explore dementia, caregiver burden, current research, and tips on maintaining brain health.
10/2/23 (Monday), 6:30 PM: Banned Books Bingo. It’s Banned Books Week! Love Bingo? Love Books? Play for prizes and learn more about the most frequently challenged books in the United States.
10/6/23 (Friday), 3:30 PM: Friday Flicks. Watch the classic movie To Kill a Mockingbird, which is based on the frequently challenged book by Harper Lee.
10/28/23 (Saturday), 2:30 PM: Bird Migration: Marvels, Myths, & Mysteries. Join Professor Philip Pryde for this fascinating exploration into bird behavior, and be entertained by the marvels of bird migration.
10/31/23 (Tuesday), noon: Concert. One or more faculty members from the nonprofit music education organization Villa Musica will perform.
All Ages
10/14/23 (Saturday), 9:30 AM: Solar Eclipse Viewing. Want to watch the solar eclipse but don’t have the special glasses? We’ll have 50 pairs of glasses to share to watch the eclipse outside the library.
Kids
10/20/23 (Friday), 3:30 PM: Friday Flicks. Celebrate Día de los Muertos a little early by watching the animated movie The Book of Life.
10/23/23 (Monday), 5:00 PM: Pumpkin Decorating. Kids can get ready for Halloween by decorating a pumpkin. Pumpkins and all supplies will be provided.
Space is limited, so please sign up online or with library staff.
Sign Up Here: Halloween Pumpkin Decorating
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
– Nov 18 A Pilgrim Odyssey
– Nov 25 From Olmecs to Aztecs
– Dec 9 Author Talk: Carl Mattina
Branch Calendar
Please click here to look at the most up-to-date calendar for the branch including all the meetings in the Community Room.
You may have to select this branch when the link opens up.