http://www.sdcl.org/ San Diego County Library News! en-us 27 Jul 2009 16:00:00 PST 29 Jul 2009 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.sdcl.org/news.html#2010-01-28 The Cardiff-by-the-Sea Branch of the San Diego County Library, 2081 Newcastle Av, has changed its open hours temporarily to accommodate interior renovation. For the next two to three weeks, the following will be the library's hours: Monday - Friday, 11:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Friends Bookstore's hours will also coincide with the temporary open hours of the library. For further details call the library at (760) 753-4027. Mon, 1 Feb 2010 17:30 PST http://www.sdcl.org/news.html#2010-01-28 http://www.sdcl.org/news.html#2009-12-17 San Diego County Library Director José Aponte was named California Library Association (CLA) Member of the Year in November at the annual CLA conference in Pasadena. The award was given for "exemplary leadership, dedication and commitment to the vision of the California Library Association." Aponte has been a CLA member for 19 years. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:30 PST http://www.sdcl.org/news.html#2009-12-17 http://www.sdcl.org/news.html#2009-11-12 More than a thousand homeowners, most in the process of foreclosure or facing the prospect of it, have turned to the San Diego County Library to seek help with their plight. The County Library has partnered with the Housing Opportunities Collaborative (HOC) for the past year to provide free counseling to the public at a monthly series of Home Clinics. The next clinic will be held at the Mountain Empire High School, 3305 Buckman Springs Rd, in Pine Valley, on Saturday, November 21 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Staff from the Campo, Descanso, Jacumba, Pine Valley and Potrero libraries will assist. Registration is required; please visit sdcl.org for details. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:30 PST http://www.sdcl.org/news.html#2009-11-12 http://www.sdcl.org/news.html#2009-11-09 The Encinitas Branch Library, 540 Cornish Drive, will host a "Nerdfighter Gathering" on Sunday, November 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. The popular event for teens will feature Hank Green, co-creator (with his brother, Young Adult author John Green) of the Nerdfighters. Whether the topic of the day is the renaissance of young adult literature or the power of online communities, Hank Green is known as a wildly entertaining professional blogger. The event is free of charge and open to the public. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:30 PST http://www.sdcl.org/news.html#2009-11-09 http://www.sdcl.org/news.html#2009-10-26 Beginning November 9, the Encinitas Library will host The Job Café, a free ongoing program in support of community job seekers. The Job Café, Professional Job Seekers Network, will meet on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month from 9:30-11:00 a.m. at the Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Hosted by professional career consultant and job coach Simona Cherlin, The Job Café provides networking opportunities as well as advice on a wealth of other techniques for success. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:30 PST http://www.sdcl.org/news.html#2009-10-26 http://www.sdcl.org/news.html#2009-10-21 County leaders, colleagues and community residents will gather Saturday, November 7 to celebrate the memory of popular Lincoln Acres library worker José Luis Rodriguez, who was slain in 2007 in a crime spree that remains unsolved. The second annual "Celebration of Life" for Rodriguez will be held from noon to 3 p.m. at the library at 2725 Granger Avenue in Lincoln Acres. The public is invited to the free event. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:30 PST http://www.sdcl.org/news.html#2009-10-21 http://www.sdcl.org/news.html#2009-10-05 The San Diego County Library is motoring forward with a dedication ceremony for its new North County Bookmobile on Thursday, October 15, at 11 a.m., at its regularly scheduled stop in the parking lot of the Foothill Oak Elementary School, 1370 Oak Drive, in Vista. County Supervisor Bill Horn will officiate along with County Library Director José Aponte. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:30 PST http://www.sdcl.org/news.html#2009-10-05 http://www.sdcl.org/news.html#2009-09-29b The San Diego County Library will host its first book festival, Page One: Celebration of the Written Word, from Friday, October 16, through Sunday, October 18, in five library sites system-wide. The festival will feature nationally-known, best selling authors such as Joseph Wambaugh, Victor Villaseñor, Susan Vreeland, Jesse Kellerman, David Brin, Richard Lederer and Byrd Baylor, as well as moe than 60 other published authors, such as Sue Ann Jaffarian, Denise Hamilton, Steve Gray, Rafael Lopez, Laura Preble and Kathi Diamant. The weekend-long event will include author talks, panel presentations covering a variety of book genres, receptions and book signings in the Bonita-Sunnyside, Encinitas, Poway and Vista libraries, as well as the County Administration Center. The event is free of charge and the public is invited. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:30 PST http://www.sdcl.org/news.html#2009-09-29b http://www.sdcl.org/news.html#2009-09-29a Area teens will read for the fun of it as the San Diego County Library celebrates Teen Read Week, October 18 - 24. The County Library joins thousands of other libraries, schools and bookstores across the country who are encouraging teens to celebrate this year's theme, "Read Beyond Reality @ Your Library." All 33 library branches will host events following the theme. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:30 PST http://www.sdcl.org/news.html#2009-09-29a http://www.sdcl.org/news.html#2009-09-28b The San Diego County Library will host workshops in a number of its branches to commemorate National Financial Planning Week, October 5-11. The week, established by the national Financial Planning Association, has a goal of helping increase financial literacy in the nation and teaching individuals to make more educated and responsible financial decisions. Topics of the free presentations range from "Raising Financially Responsible Children" to "Financial Fire Drill." Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:30 PST http://www.sdcl.org/news.html#2009-09-28b http://www.sdcl.org/news.html#2009-09-28a The Poway Branch of the San Diego County Library, 13137 Poway Rd, will host a panel presentation and information fair on the topic, "Surviving Hard Times," Tuesday, October 6, from 1-2:30 p.m. A variety of experts will speak on the subjects of foreclosure, bankruptcy, trends in the job market, emergency planning and stress management. Career counselor Janet McAfee will facilitate the panel discussion. The event is free of charge and open to the public. The audience will have an opportunity to ask questions of the panelists, as well as visit the information fair, where other agencies and organizations will be on hand to provide information on the topics discussed. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:30 PST http://www.sdcl.org/news.html#2009-09-28a http://www.sdcl.org/news.html#2009-09-21 The Fallbrook Branch of the San Diego County Library will hold a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, September 30, at 10 a.m., on the property of the current facility at the corner of West Alvarado Street and South Mission Road. Fifth District County Supervisor Bill Horn and County Library Director José Aponte will be on hand to officially break ground, along with the Friends of the Fallbrook Library and officials from the design-build team. Starting Tuesday, Sept. 22, the Fallbrook Library will be open in its temporary location at 113 South Main Avenue. Hours will be expanded at the temporary site as follows: Monday, Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Friday, Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.; and Sunday, 12 noon - 5 p.m. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:00 PST http://www.sdcl.org/news.html#2009-09-21 http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/Portal/News/Sep09/090909petfooddrive.html Local critters in need could be getting a care package soon, courtesy of the San Diego County Library's pet food drive. The summer program yielded 2009 pounds of dry cat and dog food; 1,042 cans of dog and cat food; 31 pounds of food for other animals, including rats, birds, rabbits and hamsters; 101 pounds of dog treats; and 83 other pet items including shampoo, collars and carriers. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:00 PST http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/Portal/News/Sep09/090909petfooddrive.html http://www.sdcl.org/news.html#2009-09-15 Free seasonal flu shots (for adults 18 years and older) will be offered at the Community Flu Shot Clinic and Meet the Pharmacist Event being held Friday, Sept. 25 at the Martin Luther King Community Center. The community center is located at 6401 Skyline Drive, San Diego, 92114. The clinic will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Note: The Pandemic H1N1 Vaccine will not be offered at this event. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:00 PST http://www.sdcl.org/news.html#2009-09-15 http://www.sdcl.org/news.html#2009-09-08 The San Diego County Library got a boost with a little help from its Friends. The Friends of the Solana Beach Library donated $20,000 to the County Library to be used to purchase books and other materials. To enhance the buying power, the County Library's Matching Funds Program will double the donation. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:00 PST http://www.sdcl.org/news.html#2009-09-08 http://www.sdcl.org/news.html#2009-08-31 The El Cajon Branch of the San Diego County Library, 201 E. Douglas Av, will launch a new series of public programs called "Second Saturdays at El Cajon," with popular singer-songwriter Mary Dolan kicking off the first event on Saturday, September 12, at 2:30 p.m. The series, which is free of charge, is set for the second Saturday of each month, at the same time, and will feature an eclectic blend of dynamic performers, as well as informative and entertaining presentations. For more information about the El Cajon Library's events, check the online calendar at www.sdcl.org or call the branch at (619) 588-3718. Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:00 PST http://www.sdcl.org/news.html#2009-08-31 http://www.sdcl.org/news.html#2009-08-26 The Spring Valley Branch of the San Diego County Library, 836 Kempton Street, will host its fourth annual fiesta in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month on Saturday, September 19, from noon - 3 p.m. The fiesta will feature a visit by best selling author Victor Villaseñor and guest speaker Lucky "Two Tears" Morales. Another highlight of the event will be a low rider car exhibit from Amigos Car Club, artwork on display by Salvador Barajas, along with entertainment, a community information fair, refreshments, children's activities, prizes, and much more. The event is free of charge and the public is invited. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:00 PST http://www.sdcl.org/news.html#2009-08-26 http://www.calhum.org/myplace/nationalCity/nationalCity_index.htm Teens at the Lincoln Acres Library participated in a state-wide photography project to document their community. Check out their photos! Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:00 PST http://www.sdcl.org/news.html#2009-08-24 http://www.sdcl.org/news.html#2009-08-20 San Diego County Library customers can now use the automated Telephone Renewal System to renew items, verify late fees, and verify checked-out items by name or barcode. This service is available for customers to utilize during and after business hours. To use the system, dial (858) 694-2414 or (858) 514-4765, then choose Option 1, Option 2 and Option 1. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:00 PST http://www.sdcl.org/news.html#2009-08-20 http://www.sdcl.org/news.html#2009-08-10b Meet San Diego's premier women's soccer team, the SeaLions, at the Spring Valley Library. The team will talk with the audience and read a story on Thursday, September 3 in two sessions: 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. For more information, please call the library at (619) 463-3006. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:00 PST http://www.sdcl.org/news.html#2009-08-10b http://www.sdcl.org/news.html#2009-08-10a To give customers quicker access to the library's music CDs, the loan period will change to 7 days, effective September 1. Please return or renew materials by the due date on your receipt. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:00 PST http://www.sdcl.org/news.html#2009-08-10a http://www.sdcl.org/news.html#2009-07-27 L.E.A.R.N., the San Diego County Library's adult literacy services, in partnership with the Laubach Literacy Council, will host English as a Second Language (ESL) Tutor Trainings for volunteers interested in helping immigrants from around the globe learn to speak English. The two-part training will be held on consecutive Saturdays, August 22 and 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the community room of the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Rd. Attendance at both sessions is required. No experience is required and volunteer tutors are needed immediately. Opportunities are available in library branches and other sites countywide. For more information or to register, please contact Dr. Charles Ross at (619) 442-1481 or e-mail intgallery@aol.com; or Arlene Atkinson at (619) 441-8863 or e-mail Arlene@rfatkinson.com. Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:00 PST http://www.sdcl.org/news.html#2009-07-27 http://www.sdcl.org/news.html#2009-07-20 The Library Friends of San Diego County (LFSDC) have launched their annual County-wide essay contest, which will run through Saturday, September 12. The 2009 theme is "Libraries - For Readers Only?" Age divisions in the contest are Adults, Teens and Children. Entries must be 500 words or less, typed and printed, preferably double-spaced and single-sided. Prizes in each division are as follows: First Place: $100; Second Place: $50; and Third Place: $25. Entry forms are available at the 33 County Library branches and two mobile libraries, as well as the Library's web site. Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:00 PST http://www.sdcl.org/news.html#2009-07-20 http://www.serve.gov/ Serve.gov is an online resource for finding volunteer opportunities in your community, as well as creating your own. Please visit the Serve.gov web site for details. Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:00 PST http://www.serve.gov/ http://www.sdcl.org/news.html#2009-07-09 The San Diego County Library reached a milestone in June by surpassing the eight million mark in annual materials circulation for the first time in its 96-year existence. A total of 8,311,125 items were checked out between July 1, 2008 and June 30, 2009. The new figure shows a 25% leap over last year's 6.6 million. A comparison of June, 2009, circulation against the previous June shows a 36% jump, making this June by far the busiest month in San Diego County Library history. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:00 PST http://www.sdcl.org/news.html#2009-07-09 http://www.sdcl.org/news.html#2009-07-07 The San Diego County Library has been awarded a prestigious The Big Read Grant of $20,000 to host a county-wide reading of John Steinbeck's "The Grapes of Wrath" between February 1 and March 13, 2010. The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment of the Arts in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and Arts Midwest designed to encourage reading for pleasure and enlightenment. The program brings communities together to read, discuss and celebrate one of 30 selections from U.S. and world literature. A portion of the grant funds will be used to purchase multiple copies of the book to supplement the library collection. The library will offer the reading program system-wide to the more than one million residents of its service area, along with a wide variety of accompanying events for all ages, including movie screenings, music performances, photo exhibits, housing and employment clinics, book discussion sessions, a commemoration of John Steinbeck's birthday, and more. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:00 PST http://www.sdcl.org/news.html#2009-07-07 http://www.sdcl.org/news.html#2009-06-08 The San Diego County Library will launch its annual Summer Reading Clubs and Programs in June at its 33 branches and two mobile libraries. Children, teens, adults, and even babies, can spend the summer reading (and being read to) for pleasure and prizes. Participants can read books, magazines, graphic novels or even listen to audio books. Children and adults can "Be Creative @ Your Library" and for teens, the theme is "Express Yourself @ Your Library!" The program at most branches will begin in mid-June and continue until early August. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:00 PST http://www.sdcl.org/news.html#2009-06-08