Dear fellow East County people:
In my neighborhood recently, some moisture seemed to drop from the sky – I think it’s called ‘rain.’ We hadn’t seen any in a while, and it was most welcome. Let’s hope for more, in this sixth year of the drought. Of course we’ve got plenty of books and resources on drought-tolerant landscaping, making your home energy-efficient, and generally enjoying life in an arid climate.
Dear fellow East County people:
In my neighborhood recently, some moisture seemed to drop from the sky – I think it’s called ‘rain.’ We hadn’t seen any in a while, and it was most welcome. Let’s hope for more, in this sixth year of the drought. Of course we’ve got plenty of books and resources on drought-tolerant landscaping, making your home energy-efficient, and generally enjoying life in an arid climate.
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 November:
Annual Holiday Celebration Auction, Friday, November 4 at 5:30 p.m. Support the Friends of the El Cajon Library, get some holiday shopping done early, and have a darned good time. Silent auction starts at 5:30, and the live auction starts at 6:45.
LEARN Tutor Training, Saturday, November 5 at 10 a.m. Teach an adult to read and/or write, and change someone’s life.
DACA Legal Assistance Assessment, Thursday, November 17 at 5 p.m. Find out if you are eligible for DACA or to renew DACA and make an appointment for future sessions.
REACH Information Table, Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Learn about free classes on caring for a family member experiencing memory loss. Call 619-779-5535 for more information.
New! Color Me Calm, Saturdays at 2 p.m. This is 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, November 14 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.
Child Support Services, Tuesday, November 15, 1 – 6 pm. Assistance with questions, applications, orders and stipulations.
Legal Research Help, Mondays, November 7 and 21, at 10 a.m. Assistance with questions about family, immigration, consumer, housing, employment and business law.
English Conversation Café, Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Practice your English conversation skills in a friendly environment.
East County Writers, Fridays, November 4 and 18 at 10 a.m. San Diego Writers, Ink, offers a one-hour drop-in group for writers, or people who want to write.
Citizenship Classes, Saturdays at 10 a.m. Practice for the citizenship exam and interview.
Happy Halloween, Veterans’ Day and soon, Thanksgiving. This year has whipped by at the speed of light, it seems, and I can hardly believe that the holidays are almost upon us. Soon we’ll be making New Year resolutions…but not yet.
Don’t forget about our fabulous annual Halloween party this Saturday!
Special programs:
El Cajon Halloween Party, Saturday, October 29 at 1 p.m. Dress in your Halloween best and join us for games and crafts! Costume contest at 1:30 PM. For kids and families.
One Book/One San Diego for Kids: Reading Fun with Girl Scouts on Saturday, November 12 at 1 p.m. Story time and crafts around “The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore” by William Joyce. The first 50 participants get a free copy of this book, and a special patch. Register at www.kpbs.org/girlscouts.
DACA Legal Assistance Assessment, Thursday, November 17 at 5 p.m. Find out if you are eligible for DACA or to renew DACA and make an appointment for future sessions.
New! Selfie-made Sundays, Sundays at 1 pm. 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.
Ongoing programs (note that some will be on break during Thanksgiving Week – please call the library to check):
Students for Students Crafternoon, Mondays and Thursdays, 4:30 – 6 p.m. Join our library volunteers for stories, songs and a craft.
Understanding Your Child’s Behavior, Mondays at 6 pm. Workshops feature small group learning, incentives for parents, and developmental assessments.
Baby Story Time, Fridays at 10 a.m. Stories, songs and play for caregivers and babies 0-18 months.
Action Teen Advisory Council, Sunday, November 6 at 2 p.m. If you’re between 14 and 17 and want to help out at the library, attend this friendly meeting.
Please note: We will be closed in honor of Veterans’ Day on Friday, November 11, and in observance of Thanksgiving on Thursday and Friday, November 24 and 25.
We are thankful to work in a vibrant, fascinating community with so many great families.
Regards,
Hildie
