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HIGHLIGHTS
Beyond our regular storytimes, Tinker Tuesdays, Dance Pants, LEGO, book clubs, adult craft lab, and concert, please take note of the following special events:
Kids
- Saturday, 10/3-11/14, In-N-Out Cover to Cover Reading Club. Kids ages 4-12 can earn free In-N-Out burgers by reading books. Sign up at the library or here.
- Saturday, 10/3, 10:00-11:00 AM, A Book and a Ballerina Storytime. Kids in pre-K through 5th grade can enjoy a story and dancing with a ballerina from City Ballet of San Diego.
- Wednesday, 10/7, 4:00-5:00 PM, Dolphin Doctor: On the Front Lines of Marine Mammal Medicine. Kids will become scientists by learning about marine mammal anatomy, leading the steps during a veterinarian health exam, and participating in real-world research to monitor marine mammal health. Note: This event may already be full.
- Saturday, 10/17, 3:30-5:00 PM, Pumpkin Painting. Kids ages 4-17 can get ready for Halloween by painting their own pumpkin. All supplies provided. Note: This event may already be full.
- Tuesday, 10/20, 5:00-7:00 PM, Tote Bag Design: A Tinker Tuesday Event. Kids ages 8-17 can design their own Halloween-themed tote bag. All supplies provided. Limited space is available.
- Tuesday, 10/27, 4:00-5:00 PM, Kids Book Club and Craft. Kids ages 8-12 are invited to our new book club to discuss the novel Savvy. Sign up and get a free copy of the book in the Children’s Area. Snacks and all craft supplies will be provided.
Adults
- Friday, 10/2, 3:00-5:00 PM, The Craft Lab: Halloween Special Adult Arts & Crafts. Make Halloween-themed crafts using makerspace equipment.
- Saturday, 10/3, 2:30-3:30 PM, Author Talk: Chasing Shadows by A.C. Adams. The writing team known as A.C. Adams will discuss their new mystery novel, based on real events.
- Saturday, 10/10, 2:30-3:30 PM, Author Talk: The Zoo Lady: How Belle Benchley Built the San Diego Zoo by Sandra Bonura. Learn how zoo director Belle Benchley made the San Diego Zoo world famous.
- Saturday, 10/24, 2:30-4:00 PM, Philosophical Self-Portrait. Philosophy professor Bruce McGraw will help you understand your own positions on the major areas of philosophy.
- Tuesday, 10/27, noon-1:00 PM, Concert by Orel Rodriguez. Enjoy classical guitar music.
We hope you’ll be able to make it to one or more events this month!