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Want to See the Future Attend Research Expo

Engineers who think like artists, physicists who thinks like dancers, scientists who think like poets, and designers who think like Mother Nature: These are some of the researchers from the University of California, San Diego on display at a public event on Friday, April 12 that will extol and explore the virtues of interdisciplinary collaboration [...]

Fairy Godmothers, Proms and… Spring Cleaning

What does spring cleaning have to do with the prom Much less fairy godmothers The San Diego County Library is collecting gently-used formal gowns for teenage girls in need. So as you plow through your cluttered closet during spring cleaning, consider taking out those fancy dresses and donating them to a teenager who can’t afford [...]

Malibu Library Featured in Library Journal’s Top Architecture Picks of 2012

According to patrons, the Malibu Library feels significantly larger, lighter, and brighter since its renovation. The Library Journal publishes its comprehensive Year in Architecture list and the LPA-designed Malibu Library scores a coveted spot. Officially open to the public on Earth Day, April 22, 2012, the Malibu Library is a renovation success story in a [...]

Rancho San Diego and Vista Libraries Host ‘The Courage to Remember’ Holocaust Exhibit

December 24, 2012 The Rancho San Diego and Vista Branches of San Diego County Library are gearing up to host ├The Courage to Remember┠Holocaust exhibit early next year. Each branch will be hosting programming related to the exhibit. The Rancho San Diego Branch, 11555 Via Rancho San Diego, will host the exhibit from January [...]

Check Out a Free Pass to the New Children’s Museum at the County Library

December 12, 2012 San Diego County Library and The New Children’s Museum are partnering to provide free access to the New Children’s Museum. This innovative partnership allows families to check out a circulating membership card for the museum just as they would a book. For the 10-day period in which the family holds the card, [...]

County Library Releases Special Edition Library Cards

December 4, 2012 San Diego County Library (SDCL) was named 2012 Library of the Year by Gale Cengage and Library Journal. This national award is given out annually to a public library for excellence in customer service, leadership, and innovation. SDCL is celebrating this honor by issuing limited edition Library of the Year library cards. [...]

4S Ranch and El Cajon Libraries Host Middle Eastern Cooking Demonstrations

November 30, 2012 Middle Eastern cuisine is undeniably unique and reflects the cultural diversity of the region. Customers of all ages are invited to San Diego County Library branches this holiday season to learn some new Middle Eastern recipes. The 4S Ranch Library, 10433 Reserve Dr, is hosting a free Middle Eastern cooking demonstration on [...]

Naturalization Information Workshop at El Cajon Branch Library

November 27, 2012 On Saturday, December 8, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the El Cajon Branch of the San Diego County Library will hold a naturalization workshop. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early; reservations are not being taken for this workshop.

Check Out 5 to Win with San Diego County Library

November 16, 2012 Win big by checking out books, movies, and music at San Diego County Library! All ages are invited to participate in the library’s Winter Reading Challenge, which awards a drawing ticket for every five items checked out from November 18 through January 13. The Challenge is taking place at all County Library [...]

Angier Elementary Receives Target Library Makeover

 Principal Gergurich talks to students about the new library.  In The News  News 8 KFMB-TV’ The Angier Elementary community, along with Target, The Heart of America Foundation, Mission Continues and more than 200 volunteers, unveiled the school’s newly renovated library to Principal Andrew Gergurich, Supt. Bill Kowba and Assemblymember Toni Atkins, and Angier students, parents [...]

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