http://www.sdcl.org/ San Diego County Library in the News en-us 15 Dec 2010 16:00:00 PST 15 Dec 2010 13:00:00 PST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Weblog Editor 2.0 polly.cipparrone@sdcounty.ca.gov (Polly Cipparrone) polly.cipparrone@sdcounty.ca.gov (Polly Cipparrone) 100 40 http://www.sdcl.org/ http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/library/media/logo.gif http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/may/29/rita-cloud-library-legend/ Rita Cloud's garden is as large as a tennis court, but it's laid out to resemble a miniature Africa. Wed, 29 May 2013 17:30 PST http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/may/29/rita-cloud-library-legend/ http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/may/07/padres-denorfia-hit-el-cajon-library/ San Diego Padres outfielder Chris Denorfia is having a stellar season at the plate thus far, with a batting average that's been hovering in the .300 range. But it was Denorfia who was the hit at the San Diego Public Library's El Cajon Branch on Tuesday morning. Tue, 07 May 2013 17:30 PST http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/may/07/padres-denorfia-hit-el-cajon-library/ http://www.countynewscenter.com/news/new-chromebooks-help-library-goers-all-ages-connect The days of people going to public libraries to check out a book or two are almost nostalgic at this point. Nowadays, libraries are not only bastions of books; they've blossomed into community hubs with access to modern technologies. Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:30 PST http://www.countynewscenter.com/news/new-chromebooks-help-library-goers-all-ages-connect http://www.countynewscenter.com/news/grand-opening-little-library-could%E2%80%A6 At only 854 square feet, the Lincoln Acres Library was the smallest of all the County's library branches. But that didn't stop this library from keeping up with the big boys. Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:30 PST http://www.countynewscenter.com/news/grand-opening-little-library-could%E2%80%A6 http://www.countynewscenter.com/news/library-career-workshops-aim-help-south-county-job-seekers With competition still fierce in the job market, job seekers probably wished they could summon a "Jedi mind trick" and magically convince employers they are the best person for the job. Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:30 PST http://www.countynewscenter.com/news/library-career-workshops-aim-help-south-county-job-seekers http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/jan/07/chromebooks-available-use-libraries/ The San Diego County Library recently received 48 Google Chromebooks through a grant offered through the California State Library and the Califa Library Group, a nonprofit membership cooperative that has been serving libraries since 2004. Mon, 07 Jan 2013 17:30 PST http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/jan/07/chromebooks-available-use-libraries/ http://www.alpinecommunitynetwork.com/2012/07/chief-brad-rushing-of-alpine-fire-takes-1st-place-at-the-firehouse-cook-off-at-alpine-library/ Over a dozen First Responders gathered to share food and camaraderie at the Second Annual Firehouse Cook-off, a team effort by the Imperial Beach and Alpine Branches of San Diego County Library, PLUS three local Fire Departments. Tue, 24 Jul 2012 17:30 PST http://www.alpinecommunitynetwork.com/2012/07/chief-brad-rushing-of-alpine-fire-takes-1st-place-at-the-firehouse-cook-off-at-alpine-library/ http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/sdcounty/region-san-diego-county-libraries-flourish-despite-cuts-hiring-freeze/article_63df10eb-1883-563c-af28-914a714a9fcb.html Despite staff freezes and sharp budget cuts, the San Diego County Library system has flourished in recent years. Mon, 25 Jun 2012 17:30 PST http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/sdcounty/region-san-diego-county-libraries-flourish-despite-cuts-hiring-freeze/article_63df10eb-1883-563c-af28-914a714a9fcb.html http://countynewscenter.com/news/asteroid-angela-helps-science-take Meet Asteroid Angela and her "booger slime." Together, they're getting kids - and especially girls - excited about science. Wed, 20 Jun 2012 17:30 PST http://countynewscenter.com/news/asteroid-angela-helps-science-take http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/jun/04/lemon-grove-library-hosting-nick-hundley-padres/ San Diego Padres catcher Nick Hundley is expected to read several books to kids at the Lemon Grove Library starting at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 5 as part of a donation event by the Padres with Ashford University. Mon, 04 Jun 2012 17:30 PST http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/jun/04/lemon-grove-library-hosting-nick-hundley-padres/ http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/may/23/new-library-updated-school-in-lemon-grove/ The Lemon Grove school board authorized a joint-use agreement with the county library system Tuesday so that a branch library could be built on a middle school campus, which will be modernized as part of the project. Wed, 23 May 2012 17:30 PST http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/may/23/new-library-updated-school-in-lemon-grove/ http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/san-marcos/san-marcos-library-sleuths-trace-family-treasures/article_eeb69c74-f276-54d3-ad77-4996788f7e6d.html Dennis Poulson recovered pieces of his past this month, when a San Marcos library volunteer who found family documents stashed in a book tracked them back to his Lake San Marcos home. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:30 PST http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/san-marcos/san-marcos-library-sleuths-trace-family-treasures/article_eeb69c74-f276-54d3-ad77-4996788f7e6d.html http://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/al_focus/photos/fuzzy-faces Ramona Library staff show off their fuzzy faces in honor of "No Shave November." Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:30 PST http://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/al_focus/photos/fuzzy-faces http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/vista/vista-library-remodel-creates-new-spaces-for-users/article_486db589-4af5-53d9-839b-624b69f5202d.html Patrons of the Vista Branch Library have been watching the building transform over the last few months, with renovations including two additional study spaces, a new teen room, new carpet and fresh paint. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:30 PST http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/vista/vista-library-remodel-creates-new-spaces-for-users/article_486db589-4af5-53d9-839b-624b69f5202d.html http://www.ramonasentinel.com/2011/12/05/baker-voss-participate-in-%E2%80%98no-shave-november%E2%80%99-at-ramona-library/ Two staff members at the Ramona Branch of San Diego County Library looked a bit fuzzy last month in celebration of "No Shave November," an adaptation of an Australian tradition that has become popular worldwide. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:30 PST http://www.ramonasentinel.com/2011/12/05/baker-voss-participate-in-%E2%80%98no-shave-november%E2%80%99-at-ramona-library/ http://lemongrove.patch.com/articles/dual-school-library-projects-break-ground When students take their seats next fall, they'll find a world of cutting-edge knowledge waiting for them on the campus of the Lemon Grove School District's new magnet school. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:30 PST http://lemongrove.patch.com/articles/dual-school-library-projects-break-ground http://www.first5sandiego.org/newsletter/newsNov11.html#books There's a new hot-spot in town. It's an education center, museum, digital hub, community resource center, art space and provider of free and open access to information. This is all in one place, right through the doors of the San Diego County Library. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:30 PST http://www.first5sandiego.org/newsletter/newsNov11.html#books http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/sdcounty/article_004b6e9f-7d9a-5934-8887-84938aa3e3ba.html The new Fallbrook Library earned the coveted people's choice Orchid award and the San Dieguito River Park Joint Powers Authority received two Orchids in other categories Thursday night at an annual ceremony recognizing achievements in architecture. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:30 PST http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/sdcounty/article_004b6e9f-7d9a-5934-8887-84938aa3e3ba.html http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/oct/24/celebration-life-event-honors-slain-lincoln-acres-/ Four years have passed since the death of José Luis Rodríguez, a beloved student volunteer who had a knack for attracting neighborhood children to his after-school activities at the Lincoln Acres library. Wed, 26 Oct 2011 17:30 PST http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/oct/24/celebration-life-event-honors-slain-lincoln-acres-/ http://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/al_focus/photos/family-bibliophiles Antonia Reed and her family are featured on San Diego County Library's FY 2010-11 Annual Report released September 30. Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:30 PST http://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/al_focus/photos/family-bibliophiles http://thevillagenews.com/story/58913/ It won't be long until Old Glory will be flying proudly above the Fallbrook Library. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:30 PST http://thevillagenews.com/story/58913/ http://www.examiner.com/fiction-in-san-diego/3-days-and-counting-to-the-book-festival The third annual Book Festival sponsored by the San Diego County Library will be here in just a few days. Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:30 PST http://www.examiner.com/fiction-in-san-diego/3-days-and-counting-to-the-book-festival http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/ramona/article_63b88efc-cb00-520f-942b-6c607e5bd387.html The nonprofit U.S. Green Building Council recognized the new Ramona Community Library last week with one of its highest awards for environmental construction. Sun, 04 Sep 2011 17:30 PST http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/ramona/article_63b88efc-cb00-520f-942b-6c607e5bd387.html http://www.frontera.info/EdicionEnLinea/Notas/Noticias/28072011/531745.aspx Las bibliotecas del Condado de San Diego, rompieron un record, el pasado año fiscal, ya que se rentaron más de 12.4 millones de libros, películas y discos compactos, desde julio del 2010 hasta junio del 2011. Wed, 03 Aug 2011 17:30 PST http://www.frontera.info/EdicionEnLinea/Notas/Noticias/28072011/531745.aspx http://encinitas.patch.com/articles/a-library-for-little-ones If you are a parent in Encinitas, odds are you know who Patricia Williams is. The youth services librarian at the Encinitas branch is a regular presence at programs there and is the quintessential children's librarian. Thu, 14 Jul 2011 13:30 PST http://encinitas.patch.com/articles/a-library-for-little-ones http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPuIPLSaONg <i>KPBS San Diego Week</i>: Feature on the new Fallbrook Library (18:40 - 24:36) Thu, 14 Jul 2011 13:30 PST http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPuIPLSaONg http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/jan/11/new-fallbrook-library-opens-public-week/ <i>San Diego Union-Tribune</i>: Fallbrook's long-awaited new library opens this month, and residents will be breaking in the facility with a number of celebrations and events. Tue, 11 Jan 2011 13:30 PST http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/jan/11/new-fallbrook-library-opens-public-week/ http://www.sdcl.org/PDF/sdcl_valley-roadrunner-who-needs-libraries.pdf <i>Valley Roadrunner</i>: After listening to a talk show host rant that public libraries are obsolete and a waste of tax-payer money, I decided enough was enough. Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:30 PST http://www.sdcl.org/PDF/sdcl_valley-roadrunner-who-needs-libraries.pdf http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/11/22/assignment_america/main7080066.shtml <i>CBS News Assignment America</i>: There are thousands of great stories to choose from at the Lemon Grove Library near San Diego. But we came here for just this one. Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:30 PST http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/11/22/assignment_america/main7080066.shtml http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/oct/06/nonprofit-helps-three-brothers-create-a-home-for/ <i>San Diego Union-Tribune</i>: The lawn was dead. Windows were broken. Holes were punched in the walls and baseboards were missing. Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:30 PST http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/oct/06/nonprofit-helps-three-brothers-create-a-home-for/ http://web.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/sep/04/checking-in-with-the-countyaposs-top-librarian/ <i>San Diego Union-Tribune</i>: That guy thrumming a zydeco washboard in Rancho Santa Fe? Belting out a chain gang song in an Anaheim ballroom? Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:30 PST http://web.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/sep/04/checking-in-with-the-countyaposs-top-librarian/ http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/encinitas/article_2fe834aa-2195-52ca-b536-0ef3ac4fe50b.html <i>North County Times</i>: David Lopez, 13, Daniel Ellis, 14, Tevin Cunningham, 13, and an unidentified boy play the Wii video game "Super Smash Bros. Brawl" on a large-screen television during a tournament for youths at the Encinitas Library. Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:30 PSThttp://www.nctimes.com/news/local/encinitas/article_2fe834aa-2195-52ca-b536-0ef3ac4fe50b.html