It’s pretty hard to believe that 2017 will soon be upon us. We hope some of your resolutions for next year have to do with using the library more! If you’ve got preschool-aged kids in your family, you might want to participate in the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program. You get a colorful log, prizes along the way, and a great way to foster a love of reading in your little ones. We’ve got something for people of all ages, and all interests.
Special programs in December:
It’s pretty hard to believe that 2017 will soon be upon us. We hope some of your resolutions for next year have to do with using the library more! If you’ve got preschool-aged kids in your family, you might want to participate in the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program. You get a colorful log, prizes along the way, and a great way to foster a love of reading in your little ones. We’ve got something for people of all ages, and all interests.
Special programs in December:
El Cajon Family Holiday Party, Saturday, Dec. 10 at 1:00 p.m. Join us to decorate cookies, and enjoy the Santee Community Chorus performing favorites. For kids and families.
Peter Sprague Holiday Concert, Sunday, Dec. 18 at 2:00 p.m. World-renowned guitarist Peter Sprague brings his wonderful musicianship to El Cajon.
Winter Crafternoons, Monday through Thursday 4:30 p.m. A story and a craft geared toward kids aged 5-10.
New! Selfie-made Sundays, Sundays at 1 p.m. Create art with the supplies we provide. Then if you like, share a snapshot of your creation with us on our social media pages.
Ongoing programs:
Understanding Your Child’s Behavior, Mondays at 6 p.m. Workshops feature small group learning, incentives for parents, and developmental assessments.
Little Listeners Story Time, Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Stories, songs and play for ages 3 and under.
Teen Anime Club, Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Watch anime with friendly fellow fans. Ages 12-18.
As the end of the year approaches, the El Cajon library staff joins me in wishing all of you a happy 2017, and best wishes for this festive season. Maybe one of those resolutions is to get your high school diploma! We still have some spaces left in our Career Online High School program — earn a diploma online, free, with eight possible career tracks. Go to www.sdcl.org/cohs to find out more. You must be 19 or older.
Here’s a sampling of our special programs in December:
Santee Community Chorus Holiday Concert, Saturday, Dec. 10 at 2:00 p.m. Enjoy old favorites and new tunes; all are welcome!
Age Well San Diego, Monday, Dec. 12, 3 – 5 p.m. Join us for an interactive discussion and light refreshments as we create a vision for an age-friendly community.
Peter Sprague Holiday Concert, Sunday, Dec. 18 at 2:00 p.m. World-renowned guitarist Peter Sprague brings his wonderful musicianship to El Cajon, sponsored by the Friends of the El Cajon Library.
Creative Crafters, Tuesdays at 12 p.m. Dec. 6 (cookies in a jar); Dec. 13 (mod podge ornament); and Dec. 20 ( electric snowman ornament).
New! Color Me Calm, Saturdays at 2 p.m. A weekly gathering for adults to enjoy good company, refreshments, and the therapeutic benefits of coloring. Sponsored by the Friends of the El Cajon Library.
Ongoing programs:
Senior Mobile Technology Lab, Monday, Dec. 12 at 1 p.m. Adults 60+ are invited to a workshop and one-one-one tutoring sessions to learn about Facebook, Twitter, email and Skype. Please call 619-471-2713 to register and attend.
Veterans’ Services, Monday, Dec. 12, 9:30 – 1 p.m. Get assistance with claims preparation; appeals; public assistance; medical care; and filing for benefits.
Chess Club, Tuesdays, 4-6 p.m and Saturdays, 1-3 p.m. Enjoy this ancient game and hone your talent. All ages and skill levels welcome.
Health & Human Services Agency, Thursdays from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Referrals for housing, mental health and emergency services.
Please note: We will be closed on Sunday, Dec. 25 and Monday, Dec. 26.
