Greetings, East County families:
We are well into the swing of things for autumn at the library – we’re hoping the weather will turn cooler, and of course we’re looking forward to Halloween at the end of the month. In the meantime, please come and check out books, music, movies and magazines. We have materials in Spanish and Arabic, as well as English. There’s something for everyone at our libraries.
What’s going on for youth and families in October:
Greetings, East County families:
We are well into the swing of things for autumn at the library – we’re hoping the weather will turn cooler, and of course we’re looking forward to Halloween at the end of the month. In the meantime, please come and check out books, music, movies and magazines. We have materials in Spanish and Arabic, as well as English. There’s something for everyone at our libraries.
What’s going on for youth and families in October:
New! Selfie-made Sundays, Sundays at 1 p.m. Use your imagination to make a project with the art supplies we provide. Then if you like, share a snapshot of your creation with us on our social media pages.
Students for Students Homework Center, Mondays and Thursdays, 4:30 – 6 p.m. High school students help kids grades K- 6 with their homework.
Let’s Speak Spanish Story Crafternoon, Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. After-school bilingual story time and crafts with Miss Blanca. For kids of all ages.
Let’s Speak Arabic Story Crafternoon, Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. After-school bilingual story time and crafts with Miss Zina. For kids of all ages.
El Cajon Exploratorium, Saturdays at 1 p.m. Explore art through fun, hands-on activities! Projects can be messy-please dress accordingly. For ages 4 & up.
Some special programs:
Cuban Dance Party, Saturday, Oct. 8 at 1 p.m. Enjoy professional dance from Silfredo La O Vigo – everyone is welcome. This is in honor of the One Book/One San Diego selection for 2016, “Waiting for Snow in Havana” by Carlos Eire.
El Cajon Halloween Party, Saturday, Oct. 29 at 1 p.m. Dress in your Halloween best and join us for games and crafts! Costume contest at 1:30 p.m. For kids and families.
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 adult programs in Oct.:
Silver Sneakers Yoga, Mondays at 1 p.m. Gentle yoga in a friendly environment.
ESL/English Classes, Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. For information or to register call Grossmont Adult School at 619-401-9750.
Creative Crafters, Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 12 p.m. Tin punch and decorate an Illuminary for Fall. We provide the materials, you bring the creativity!
Child Support Services, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 1 – 6 p.m. Assistance with questions, applications, orders and stipulations.
Senior Mobile Technology Lab, Monday, Oct. 24 at 1 p.m. Adults 60+ are invited to a workshop and one-on-one tutoring sessions to learn about Facebook, Twitter, email and Skype.
Special programs:
LEARN Tutor Training, Saturday, Oct. 1 at 10 a.m. Become trained in helping adults read and write. You can change someone’s life!
East County Rose Society Exhibit, Sunday, Oct. 2, 12 – 5 p.m. Learn tips and techniques for growing beautiful roses, and enjoy some magnificent specimens.
Cuban Traditional Dance, Saturday, Oct. 8 at 1 p.m. Silfredo La O Vigo, a professional dancer in the afro-Cuban and Haitian tradition, has appeared with the Cuban National Folkloric Company and Danza Contemporanea de Cuba. All are welcome. This is part of the One Book/One San Diego celebration.
Check Your Mood, Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 2 p.m. The County of San Diego and its community partners offer free, individual screenings to assess your mental well-being.
See you around the stacks!
Hildie
