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Latest Additions to Library Library Locations and Phones News & Events   Special Exhibit: Beth King: Paintings on Canvas     Contact: Library   858-581-9934   weblibrary@sandiego.gov     Visual Arts Exhibit: Beth King: Paintings on Canvas - More than two dozen paintings by Beth King, an artist whose works are rarely seen in public venues but who is highly respected in art circles, will be featured in a solo exhibition opening Sunday, November 29, 2009 at the Pacific Beach/Taylor Branch Library. The Pacific Beach Branch Library houses the flagship gallery for the San Diego Public Library system. The exhibition, titled "Beth King: Paintings on Canvas," will run through February 15, 2010. Note: A reception for King will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on November 29. The exhibition and reception are open to the public and free of charge. Library and gallery hours are Mondays and Wednesdays, 12:30 to 8:00 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Fridays, 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; and Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m. For more information, the public can call the library at 858-581-9934. Read the full press release for more details (PDF). See more about the Visual Arts Program       Special Exhibit: Leaves of Gold     Contact: Library   619-236-5800   weblibrary@sandiego.gov     Wangenheim Room Exhibit: Leaves of Gold: Illuminated Manuscripts and Medieval Book of Hours - A new exhibit, Leaves of Gold: an Exhibit of Illuminated Manuscripts is now in the Central Library's Wangenheim Room. This free exhibit is open to the public from August 10 through December 10, 2009. The Wangenheim Room is open to the public from Monday through Saturday, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Hidden in the collections of the Wangenheim Room is unexpected treasure — a rich trove of beautiful medieval and Renaissance miniature paintings and flashes of gold on vellum leaves that have rarely been on public display. See the full press release (PDF:198K). See more about the Wangenheim Room       Special Exhibit: Nature as Trophy     Contact: Library   858-581-9934   weblibrary@sandiego.gov     Visual Arts Exhibit: Nature as Trophy - A new exhibit, Nature as Trophy, is now showing at the Earl & Birdie Taylor/Pacific Beach Branch Library. This free exhibit is open to the public from September 13 through November 22, 2009. For open hours at the branch, see our Library Location information. A reception for the artist, Jeff Irwin, was held at the branch on Sunday, September 13, from 1 to 4 p.m. An artist talk was held at 1 p.m., at the exhibit location, on Saturday, October 17, 2009. This is an exhibition of recent works by nationally known ceramic artist Jeff Irwin. It features major wall-mounted and pedestal pieces from Irwin's "White Works Series." It also includes a selection of works whose images are fired onto grids of ceramic tiles. See more about the Visual Arts Program       Special Free eBook: Invisible China: A Journey Through Ethnic Borderlands     Contact: Library   619-236-5800   weblibrary@sandiego.gov     Note: This free eBook will be available only from November 1, 2009 until November 30, 2009. Invisible China: A Journey Through Ethnic Borderlands, by Colin Legerton and Jacob Rawson, Chicago Review Press, 2009. Hailed as a “spectacular achievement” by Publishers Weekly, in this eloquent and eye-opening adventure narrative, authors Colin Legerton and Jacob Rawson, two Americans fluent in Mandarin Chinese, Korean, and Uyghur, throw away the guidebook and bring a hitherto unexplored side of China to light. They journey over 14,000 miles by bus and train to the farthest reaches of China to meet the minority peoples who dwell there, talking to farmers in their fields, monks in their monasteries, fishermen on their skiffs, and herders on the steppe. As they uncover surprising facts about China’s hidden minorities and their complex position in Chinese society, they discover the social ramifications of inconsistent government policies--and some deep human truths as well. The November eBook of the Month is provided through the generous support of Chicago Review Press. See Free eBook of the Month       Special: Featured Database of the Month: Books & Authors     Contact: Library   619-236-5800   weblibrary@sandiego.gov     Note: This featured database of the month is available to users in our Libraries, and from home with a Library Card and PIN. Use the links to access the list of databases, and select Books & Authors Books & Authors (Gale) - This database provides readers and book lovers with great book information, reviews, and more. Find out what to read next. Now, even better, with more current releases and new books. Check it out. See Featured Database of the Month       Special: Native American Heritage Month     Contact: Library   619-236-5800   weblibrary@sandiego.gov     Special: Native American Heritage Month - In 1990, President George H. W. Bush approved a joint resolution designating November 1990 "National American Indian Heritage Month." Similar proclamations, under variants on the name (including "Native American Heritage Month" and "National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month") have been issued each year since 1994. See this link, click the image, or click the link below for more information from the Smithsonian Institution. See more about Native American Heritage Month     Friday November 20, 2009 Go To Top 9:30 AM  -  5:00 PM Central Library Book Sales     Contact: Central Friends of the Library   619-236-5836        Central Library Book Sales - The Central Library's book sales are run by the Friends of the Central Library every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hours are: Friday - 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday - 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.; and, Sunday - 1 - 5 p.m. There are special book items, videos, maps, etc. Prices, unless noted on the items, are: hardbacks $1, large paperback $1, small pocketbooks $.50 or 3 for $1, records and audio cassettes $1, CDs and videos $2. Central Friends (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation) will be happy to receive your tax-deductible donations of new and used books, records, tapes, CDs, etc. to help maintain the Book Sales. Note: Donations may be taken to Central Library during the Book Sale hours only. For special arrangements to pick-up donations, contact Central Friends at 619-236-5836 (machine), or 619-463-4333, or call the Central Library at 619-236-5800. As part of its support for the San Diego Public Library, The City of San Diego has joined all of the Friends' groups in a dollar-for-dollar "Matching Fund" program, to double the amount of your donations. We are grateful for the support. For more information on all our book sales, see our Book Sales Web page.     Location: Central Library Saturday November 21, 2009 Go To Top 9:30 AM Knitting Made Easy     Contact: Library   858-573-1396        This is a very relaxed group of people who meet every Saturday to knit and chat. Want to learn to knit? Someone can teach you. Do you have a neat trick to teach? You'll find eager students here! Stay until noon, or just an hour, you choose.     Location: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa   9:30 AM  -  10:30 AM Beginning Yoga for Adults     Contact: Library   858-538-8159        Please bring comfortable clothing and be prepared to remove your shoes. Please bring a towel or yoga mat. No registration required.     Location: Rancho Peñasquitos   9:30 AM  -  12:30 PM Citizenship Classes     Contact: Library   858-538-8165        Citizenship classes conducted by Miramar College are held in the Meeting Room every Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Begin anytime; pre-registration not required. Teacher: Lien Kheo     Location: Mira Mesa   9:30 AM  -  1:00 PM Metastock Group Meeting     Contact: Library   858-573-1384        Join in for investment and finance information.     Location: Tierrasanta

9:30 AM  -  4:00 PM Central Library Book Sales     Contact: Central Friends of the Library   619-236-5836        Central Library Book Sales - The Central Library's book sales are run by the Friends of the Central Library every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hours are: Friday - 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday - 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.; and, Sunday - 1 - 5 p.m. There are special book items, videos, maps, etc. Prices, unless noted on the items, are: hardbacks $1, large paperback $1, small pocketbooks $.50 or 3 for $1, records and audio cassettes $1, CDs and videos $2. Central Friends (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation) will be happy to receive your tax-deductible donations of new and used books, records, tapes, CDs, etc. to help maintain the Book Sales. Note: Donations may be taken to Central Library during the Book Sale hours only. For special arrangements to pick-up donations, contact Central Friends at 619-236-5836 (machine), or 619-463-4333, or call the Central Library at 619-236-5800. As part of its support for the San Diego Public Library, The City of San Diego has joined all of the Friends' groups in a dollar-for-dollar "Matching Fund" program, to double the amount of your donations. We are grateful for the support. For more information on all our book sales, see our Book Sales Web page.     Location: Central Library   9:45 AM Preschool Storytime     Contact: Library   858-581-9637        Join us with your young children for stories. Held in the Community Room.     Location: North Univ Community   10:00 AM  -  12:30 PM Tai Chi Class     Contact: Library   619-424-0474        Tai Chi class held every Saturday.     Location: Otay Mesa-Nestor   10:00 AM  -  12:30 PM Yoga and Meditation Workshop     Contact: Library   619-424-0474        Yoga and Meditation Workshop by The Art of Living.     Location: Otay Mesa-Nestor   10:00 AM  -  2:00 PM Get your Wii on!     Contact: Library   619-527-3461        Get your Wii on at the Paradise Hills Branch Library! Come play games on the Nintendo Wii. There's lot's of fun to be had.     Location: Paradise Hills   11:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Fun Times with Books & Crafts     Contact: Library   858-583-8165        Storytime and crafts for children ages 3-7.     Location: Mira Mesa   12:00 PM  -  12:45 PM Digame un Cuento - Bilingual Storytime     Contact: Library   858-552-1655        Bilingual Storytime     Location: University Community   1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Chess Club     Contact: Library    858-552-1657        New Program! Free game play, lessons, solving puzzles and tournaments. Top nationally ranked high school student as coach. Held in the La Jolla Seminar Room.     Location: La Jolla/Riford   3:00 PM  -  5:00 PM San Diego Space Society Meeting     Contact: Library   858-573-1396        Open to all.     Location: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa   4:00 PM Author Talk: Steve Chapple: A Life of Adventure Writing     Contact: Library    858-552-1657   weblibrary@sandiego.gov     Author Talk: Steve Chapple: A Life of Adventure Writing - Sponsored by the Friends of the La Jolla/Riford Branch Library, local author Steve Chapple will be speaking and showing videos and slides from his current series in the new Reader's Digest: "Reefs at Risk," "Eye on the Hurricane," "American Serengeti," and more. This event will be held in the La Jolla/Riford Branch Library Seminar Room. See more information about the Friends         Location: La Jolla/Riford   6:30 PM Friends of the Mission Hills-Hillcrest Branch Library Book Sale     Contact: Library   619-692-4910        Support your local library by picking up some great finds at our book sale.     Location: Mission Hills Sunday November 22, 2009 Go To Top 1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Chess Club     Contact: Library   858-552-1668        This is a free program that is held in the Community room of the Carmel Valley Branch Library on Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. It is open to all players of all levels, but please bring your own Chess board. Reservations are not required.     Location: Carmel Valley

1:00 PM  -  5:00 PM Central Library Book Sales     Contact: Central Friends of the Library   619-236-5836        Central Library Book Sales - The Central Library's book sales are run by the Friends of the Central Library every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hours are: Friday - 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday - 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.; and, Sunday - 1 - 5 p.m. There are special book items, videos, maps, etc. Prices, unless noted on the items, are: hardbacks $1, large paperback $1, small pocketbooks $.50 or 3 for $1, records and audio cassettes $1, CDs and videos $2. Central Friends (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation) will be happy to receive your tax-deductible donations of new and used books, records, tapes, CDs, etc. to help maintain the Book Sales. Note: Donations may be taken to Central Library during the Book Sale hours only. For special arrangements to pick-up donations, contact Central Friends at 619-236-5836 (machine), or 619-463-4333, or call the Central Library at 619-236-5800. As part of its support for the San Diego Public Library, The City of San Diego has joined all of the Friends' groups in a dollar-for-dollar "Matching Fund" program, to double the amount of your donations. We are grateful for the support. For more information on all our book sales, see our Book Sales Web page.     Location: Central Library   2:00 PM Music on the Mesa presents: Tasha Smith, Harpist Extraordinaire     Contact: Library   858-573-1396        Music on the Mesa presents: Tasha Smith, Harpist Extraordinaire Raised in San Diego, Tasha has traveled all over the world. Tasha started playing the violin at the tender age of 3 ½, and then she received her first harp at the age of 9!! . After getting a bachelor's degree from San Diego State University in 2005, Tasha moved to Paris to study harp with Isabelle Perrin at the Ecole Normale de Musique de Paris.     Location: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa   2:00 PM Sunday Afternoon at the Movies: Film Series     Contact: Library   619-236-5800   weblibrary@sandiego.gov     Join us for a special Sunday afternoon film. Our "Sunday Afternoon at the Movies" series includes great films, classics, and special films. They are shown each week at the Central Library in the 3rd Floor Auditorium. There is no cost for the film showings. See the link for more information about today's film showing. Details about today's film         Location: Central Library   2:00 PM  -  2:30 PM Storytime     Contact: Library   619-424-0474        Join us every other Sunday in the Children's Area for Storytime.     Location: Otay Mesa-Nestor   3:00 PM Author Talk: Mike Torrey: Stone Offerings     Contact: Library    858-552-1657   weblibrary@sandiego.gov     Author Talk: Mike Torrey: Stone Offerings - Sponsored by the Friends of the La Jolla/Riford Branch Library, Mike Torrey talks about his book, "Stone Offerings," about Machu Picchu's Terraces of Enlightenment. Come experience the beauty and wonder of Machu Picchu by viewing Mr. Torrey's amazing photographs. This event will be held in the La Jolla/Riford Branch Library Seminar Room. See more information about the Friends         Location: La Jolla/Riford Monday November 23, 2009 Go To Top Thanksgiving Week Notice     Contact: Library   619-236-5800   weblibrary@sandiego.gov     Holiday Week Notice: All libraries will be open today for their regular hours. See the regular Library Hours here. See the complete press release on our Web site for all the Thanksgiving Week schedule and details. See our Legal Holidays       1:00 PM  -  2:00 PM Yoga for Seniors     Contact: Library   858-552-1668        This is a free program for seniors only that is held in the Community Room of the Carmel Valley Branch Library. Instructors are from Silver Age Yoga. Every class utilizes chairs but please bring your own exercise mat if desired. No reservations required     Location: Carmel Valley   4:00 PM Bilingual Spanish/English Toddler Art & Music Class     Contact: Library   858-573-5007        2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 4:00 pm.     Location: Mission Valley   4:00 PM  -  6:00 PM Homework Help     Contact: Library   858-538-8159        Homework Help for all grades by volunteer tutors on a drop-in basis in the Children’s Area. For children and teens.     Location: Rancho Peñasquitos   4:30 PM Farsi Storytime     Contact: Library   858-581-9637        Join us with your children for stories read in Farsi. Held in the Community Room.     Location: North Univ Community   5:00 PM  -  7:00 PM Tutoring     Contact: Library   858-538-8181        The Korean-American Student Association of RB High School will be providing tutoring for elementary and middle school students in the subjects of Math and English.     Location: Carmel Mountain Ranch   6:00 PM Concert     Contact: Library   619-533-3902        Come by and check out the sounds of Le Jazz Hot and local musician and librarian Jean Stewart's Band.     Location: College-Rolando

6:00 PM Kid's Night with Hopscotch Tiny Tots     Contact: Library   858-573-1396        Circle Time with music and songs; craft, and storytime!     Location: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa   6:00 PM Movie Night at the Library!     Contact: Library   858-573-5007        Grab the family and head on in as the Mission Valley Branch Library holds a Family Movie Night.     Location: Mission Valley   6:00 PM  -  7:30 PM Chess Club     Contact: Library   858-538-8165        Chess playing every Monday.Ages 8 and up.     Location: Mira Mesa   6:00 PM  -  7:45 PM Hatha Yoga for Beginners     Contact: Library   619-424-0474        Hatha Yoga, also called Hatha Vidya,is a particular system of Yoga introduced by Yogi Swatmarama, a sage of 15th century India. Hatha Yoga is what most people in the West associate with the word "yoga," and is practiced for mental and physical health throughout the West. This class is open to all ages, and there is no sign-up required. Held in the Seminar Room.     Location: Otay Mesa-Nestor   6:00 PM  -  8:00 PM NAMI San Diego Mental Health Support Group for Spanish Speakers     Contact: Library   619-424-0474        NAMI San Diego Mental Health Support Group for Spanish Speakers meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays.     Location: Otay Mesa-Nestor   6:30 PM Free Film Series: Film Forum     A variety of great films are shown each week at the Central Library in the 3rd Floor Auditorium. Many of the films are are independently produced and foreign releases that do not have a wide distribution. See the link below for more information and details about today's film showing. Details about today's film         Location: Central Library   6:30 PM Teen/Tween & Parent Book Group: Life As We Knew It     Contact: Library   858-581-9637        Discussion of Life As We Knew It and The Dead and the Gone by Susan Beth Pfeffer will take place Wednesday, 11/23 at 6:30 p.m. Books available at the circulation desk. Please call to sign up. Select here to see related items for the title The Dead and Gone in our Library Catalog.     Location: North Univ Community   6:30 PM  -  7:00 PM Preschool Evening Storytime     Contact: Library   858-573-1390        For children 3 to 5 years old.     Location: Balboa   6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Pajama Storytime with Anne     Contact: Library   858-581-9934        Come join us for Pajama Storytime with Anne in the Children's Area. Recommended for children ages 2 through 5.     Location: Pacific Beach/Taylor   6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Reading and Homework Help     Contact: Library   619-533-3902        Held every Monday in the Children's Area.     Location: College-Rolando   6:30 PM  -  7:45 PM Tierrasanta Village     Contact: Library   858-573-1384        Independant living planning in the Tierrasanta community.     Location: Tierrasanta   6:45 PM Preschool “Pajama” Story Time     Contact: Library   858-581-9935        Stories, songs, and fun for ages 3-5.     Location: Clairemont

6:45 PM  -  7:30 PM Thanksgiving Storytime     Contact: Library   858-581-9935        Join Miss Fran for this fun story time. All ages welcome.     Location: Clairemont Tuesday November 24, 2009 Go To Top Thanksgiving Week Notice     Contact: Library   619-236-5800   weblibrary@sandiego.gov     Holiday Week Notice: All libraries will be open today for their regular hours. See the regular Library Hours here. See the complete press release on our Web site for all the Thanksgiving Week schedule and details. See our Legal Holidays       9:30 AM Basic Computer Class     Contact: Library   858-538-8163        Computer literacy volunteers will tutor some hands-on learning exercises. This free class is for beginner computer users. Sign-up at the Information Desk.     Location: Rancho Bernardo   9:30 AM Pre-school Storytime     Contact: Library   858-538-8159        Stories, songs, and fun with storyteller Miss Marilyn McPhie. For children ages 3-5 in the Community Room. No registration required.     Location: Rancho Peñasquitos   10:00 AM  -  10:00 AM Children's Storytime     Contact: Library   619-533-3972        Join us every Tuesday for Storytime located in the Children’s Area.     Location: North Park   10:00 AM Infant/Toddler Storytime     Contact: Library   858-552-1668        For Children ages 0 to 2. Older siblings are also welcome. Registration not required     Location: Carmel Valley   10:00 AM Old-fashioned Storytime with Grandma Patti     Contact: Library   858-573-1396        Join us for Storytime.     Location: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa   10:00 AM Preschool Storytime     Contact: Library   858-581-9637        Join us with your young children for stories. Held in the Community Room.     Location: North Univ Community   10:00 AM Storytime with Miss Pat     Contact: Library   619-527-3461        Join us for Storytime at 10 and 10:30!     Location: Paradise Hills   10:00 AM Storytime with Mr. Mark     Contact: Library   619-531-1539        Double the Storytime fun at 10:00 & 10:45 am! Join Mr.Mark for storytime filled with books, activities, music, and much more!     Location: Point Loma/Hervey   10:00 AM  -  10:30 AM Preschool Storytime     Contact: Library   619-533-3902        Held in the Children's Area.     Location: College-Rolando   10:00 AM  -  10:45 AM Preschool Story Time     Contact: Library   858-538-8181        This first story time of the month includes a craft activity.     Location: Carmel Mountain Ranch

10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Internet Tutoring     Contact: Library   858-538-8159        Internet tutoring for adults available on a drop-in basis.     Location: Rancho Peñasquitos   10:30 AM Baby Signs Storytime     Contact: Library   858-581-9935        Baby sign language with storyteller Jennifer Duncan. For children ages 0-2. No registration required.     Location: Clairemont   10:30 AM Basic Computer Class     Contact: Library   858-538-8163        Computer literacy volunteers will tutor some hands-on learning exercises. This free class is for beginner computer users. Sign-up at the Information Desk.     Location: Rancho Bernardo   10:30 AM Mommy & Me     Contact: Library   858-581-9931        Preschool activities. Space is limited—Free tickets required. Contact the Library.     Location: North Clairemont   10:30 AM Preschool Story Time     Contact: Library   619-692-4910        Join us for Preschool storytime, held weekly.     Location: Mission Hills   10:30 AM Preschool Storytime     Contact: Library   619-533-3970        Join us for Preschool Storytime.     Location: Allied Gardens/Benjamin   10:30 AM Spanish Storytime     Contact: Library   858-573-1396        Join us for Storytime en Español.     Location: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa   10:30 AM Storytime with Pocahontas     Contact: Library   858-538-8163        featuring Mary Beach as Pocahontas.     Location: Rancho Bernardo   10:30 AM Toddler Time     Contact: Library   858-573-5007        Children are invited to our baby-toddler time for stories, songs, and fun. For infants and children up to 2 years of age.     Location: Mission Valley   10:30 AM  -  11:00 AM Preschool Storytime     Contact: Library   858-581-9934        Join us for the weekly Preschool Storytime in the Youth Area.     Location: Pacific Beach/Taylor   10:30 AM  -  11:00 AM Pre-School Storytime     Contact: Library   858-573-1384        Stories, songs and rhymes for young children.     Location: Tierrasanta   11:00 AM Preschool Storytime     Contact: Library   858-552-1668        For Children ages 3 to 5 only. Registration not required.     Location: Carmel Valley

11:00 AM  -  11:40 AM Storytime     Contact: Library   858-583-8165        Books and songs with piano.     Location: Mira Mesa   11:00 AM  -  11:45 AM Storytime and Crafts     Contact: Library   858-552-1655        Storytime and Crafts.     Location: University Community   1:30 PM  -  3:00 PM Navajo Adult School Mystery Class     Contact: Library   619-533-3970        Join us for Navajo Adult Mystery Class.     Location: Allied Gardens/Benjamin   2:00 PM Reading to Honey Bear     Contact: Library   619-531-1539        New time! Reading to Honey Bear is a program for children that lets them read books to Honey Bear, the therapy dog. Dr. Catherine Rodriguez and Honey Bear provide a unique way to entice children to read.     Location: Point Loma/Hervey   2:00 PM  -  5:00 PM Citizenship Classes     Contact: Library   858-538-8165        Citizenship classes conducted by Miramar College are held in the Meeting Room every Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Begin anytime; pre-registration not required. Teacher: Lien Kheo     Location: Mira Mesa   4:00 PM  -  5:00 PM Tales to Tails     Contact: Library   858-538-8159        Grades 1-6. This monthly program sponsored by the San Diego Humane Society helps children improve their reading skills by reading to animals in a fun and relaxing environment. The animals will include guinea pigs, rabbits, rats, and sometimes dogs and cats. Program occurs on the 4th Tuesday of every month. No registration required.     Location: Rancho Peñasquitos   4:30 PM Drop-in Tutoring     Contact: Library   858-538-8181        Professional tutor available on a first-come, first-served basis and is meant to provide brief assistance with homework.     Location: Carmel Mountain Ranch Wednesday November 25, 2009 Go To Top Special Hours: Thanksgiving Week     Contact: Library   619-236-5800   weblibrary@sandiego.gov     Special Hours: Libraries Wednesday, November 25 - All libraries will be OPEN from 9:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Reminder: All City of San Diego Public Libraries will be closed on Thursday, November 26, 2009, for Thanksgiving Day, a legal holiday for the City of San Diego. All book drops will be open for your convenience in returning materials. See the complete press release on our Web site for all the Thanksgiving Week schedule and details. See our Legal Holidays       1:00 PM Chess Club     Contact: Library   858-581-9934        Chess Club - Play chess and meet your neighbors. We convene on the patio, weather permitting, or at the study tables.     Location: Pacific Beach/Taylor Thursday November 26, 2009 Go To Top Closed: All Libraries: Thanksgiving Holiday     Contact: Library   619-236-5800   weblibrary@sandiego.gov     Libraries Closed: Thanksgiving Holiday - All City of San Diego Public Libraries will be closed on Thursday, November 26, 2009, for the Thanksgiving Day holiday. All book drops will be open for your convenience in returning materials. The Library's Web site, Library Catalog, eBook Collection, eAudiobook and eVideo Collections, Digital Library, and Articles & Databases are available to users and patrons during the holiday and 24/7. Our "Virtual Branch" Library is never closed. See the complete holiday schedule and details in our press release (PDF) See our Legal Holidays     Friday November 27, 2009 Go To Top Special Hours: Thanksgiving Week     Contact: Library   619-236-5800   weblibrary@sandiego.gov     Special Thanksgiving Week Hours: San Diego Public Library locations, Friday, November 27 - Only these libraries will be open 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.: • Central Library, 820 E St., 619-236-5800 • Valencia Park/Malcolm X Branch Library, 5148 Market St., 619-527-3405 Only these libraries will be open 12:30 to 5:30 p.m.: • Carmel Valley - 3919 Townsgate Drive, 858-552-1668 • City Heights/Weingart - 3795 Fairmount Avenue, 619-641-6100 • Mission Valley - 2123 Fenton Parkway, 858-573-5700 • Otay Mesa-Nestor - 3003 Coronado Avenue, 619-424-0474 • Pacific Beach/Taylor - 4275 Cass Street, 858-581-9934 • Rancho Bernardo - 17110 Bernardo Center Drive, 858-538-8163 • San Carlos - 7265 Jackson Drive, 619-572-3430 Any San Diego Public Library location not listed in this schedule will be closed the entire four-day holiday period (Thursday through Sunday). All libraries will resume normal schedules on Monday, November 30, 2009. Note: The Central Library Book Sale will *not* be held today, or this weekend. See the complete press release on our Web site for all the Thanksgiving Week schedule and details. See our Legal Holidays       9:30 AM  -  5:00 PM Cancelled: Central Library Book Sales     Contact: Central Friends of the Library   619-236-5836        Cancelled Central Library Book Sales - The Central Library's book sales are run by the Friends of the Central Library every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hours are: Friday - 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday - 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.; and, Sunday - 1 - 5 p.m. There are special book items, videos, maps, etc. Prices, unless noted on the items, are: hardbacks $1, large paperback $1, small pocketbooks $.50 or 3 for $1, records and audio cassettes $1, CDs and videos $2. Central Friends (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation) will be happy to receive your tax-deductible donations of new and used books, records, tapes, CDs, etc. to help maintain the Book Sales. Note: Donations may be taken to Central Library during the Book Sale hours only. For special arrangements to pick-up donations, contact Central Friends at 619-236-5836 (machine), or 619-463-4333, or call the Central Library at 619-236-5800. As part of its support for the San Diego Public Library, The City of San Diego has joined all of the Friends' groups in a dollar-for-dollar "Matching Fund" program, to double the amount of your donations. We are grateful for the support. For more information on all our book sales, see our Book Sales Web page.     Location: Central Library

Saturday November 28, 2009 Go To Top Special Hours: Thanksgiving Week     Contact: Library   619-236-5800   weblibrary@sandiego.gov     Special Thanksgiving Week Hours: San Diego Public Library locations, Saturday, November 28 - Only these libraries will be open 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.: • Central Library, 820 E St., 619-236-5800 • Valencia Park/Malcolm X Branch Library, 5148 Market St., 619-527-3405 Only these libraries will be open 9:30 to 2:30 p.m.: • Carmel Valley - 3919 Townsgate Drive, 858-552-1668 • City Heights/Weingart - 3795 Fairmount Avenue, 619-641-6100 • Mission Valley - 2123 Fenton Parkway, 858-573-5700 • Otay Mesa-Nestor - 3003 Coronado Avenue, 619-424-0474 • Pacific Beach/Taylor - 4275 Cass Street, 858-581-9934 • Rancho Bernardo - 17110 Bernardo Center Drive, 858-538-8163 • San Carlos - 7265 Jackson Drive, 619-572-3430 Any San Diego Public Library location not listed in this schedule will be closed the entire four-day holiday period (Thursday through Sunday). All libraries will resume normal schedules on Monday, November 30, 2009. Note: The Central Library Book Sale will *not* be held today, or this weekend. See the complete press release on our Web site for all the Thanksgiving Week schedule and details. See our Legal Holidays       9:30 AM  -  4:00 PM Cancelled: Central Library Book Sales     Contact: Central Friends of the Library   619-236-5836        Cancelled Central Library Book Sales - The Central Library's book sales are run by the Friends of the Central Library every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hours are: Friday - 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday - 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.; and, Sunday - 1 - 5 p.m. There are special book items, videos, maps, etc. Prices, unless noted on the items, are: hardbacks $1, large paperback $1, small pocketbooks $.50 or 3 for $1, records and audio cassettes $1, CDs and videos $2. Central Friends (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation) will be happy to receive your tax-deductible donations of new and used books, records, tapes, CDs, etc. to help maintain the Book Sales. Note: Donations may be taken to Central Library during the Book Sale hours only. For special arrangements to pick-up donations, contact Central Friends at 619-236-5836 (machine), or 619-463-4333, or call the Central Library at 619-236-5800. As part of its support for the San Diego Public Library, The City of San Diego has joined all of the Friends' groups in a dollar-for-dollar "Matching Fund" program, to double the amount of your donations. We are grateful for the support. For more information on all our book sales, see our Book Sales Web page.     Location: Central Library Sunday November 29, 2009 Go To Top Special Hours: Thanksgiving Week     Contact: Library   619-236-5800   weblibrary@sandiego.gov     Special Thanksgiving Week Hours: San Diego Public Library locations, Sunday, November 29 - Only these libraries will be open 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.: • Central Library, 820 E St., 619-236-5800 • Carmel Valley - 3919 Townsgate Drive, 858-552-1668 • City Heights/Weingart - 3795 Fairmount Avenue, 619-641-6100 • Mission Valley - 2123 Fenton Parkway, 858-573-5700 • Otay Mesa-Nestor - 3003 Coronado Avenue, 619-424-0474 • Pacific Beach/Taylor - 4275 Cass Street, 858-581-9934 • Rancho Bernardo - 17110 Bernardo Center Drive, 858-538-8163 • San Carlos - 7265 Jackson Drive, 619-572-3430 • Valencia Park/Malcolm X Branch Library, 5148 Market St., 619-527-3405 Any San Diego Public Library location not listed in this schedule will be closed the entire four-day holiday period (Thursday through Sunday). All libraries will resume normal schedules on Monday, November 30, 2009. Note: The Central Library Book Sale will *not* be held today, or this weekend. See the complete press release on our Web site for all the Thanksgiving Week schedule and details. See our Legal Holidays       1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Basic Computer Assistance     Contact: Library   619-424-0474        Held every Sunday.     Location: Otay Mesa-Nestor   1:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Special Exhibit Reception: Beth King: Paintings on Canvas     Contact: Library   858-581-9934   weblibrary@sandiego.gov     Visual Arts Exhibit: Beth King: Paintings on Canvas - More than two dozen paintings by Beth King, an artist whose works are rarely seen in public venues but who is highly respected in art circles, will be featured in a solo exhibition opening Sunday, November 29, 2009 at the Pacific Beach/Taylor Branch Library. The Pacific Beach Branch Library houses the flagship gallery for the San Diego Public Library system. The exhibition, titled "Beth King: Paintings on Canvas," will run through February 15, 2010. Note: A reception for King will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on November 29. The exhibition and reception are open to the public and free of charge. Library and gallery hours are Mondays and Wednesdays, 12:30 to 8:00 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Fridays, 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; and Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m. For more information, the public can call the library at 858-581-9934. Read the full press release for more details (PDF). See more about the Visual Arts Program       1:00 PM  -  5:00 PM Cancelled: Central Library Book Sales     Contact: Central Friends of the Library   619-236-5836        Cancelled Central Library Book Sales - The Central Library's book sales are run by the Friends of the Central Library every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hours are: Friday - 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday - 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.; and, Sunday - 1 - 5 p.m. There are special book items, videos, maps, etc. Prices, unless noted on the items, are: hardbacks $1, large paperback $1, small pocketbooks $.50 or 3 for $1, records and audio cassettes $1, CDs and videos $2. Central Friends (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation) will be happy to receive your tax-deductible donations of new and used books, records, tapes, CDs, etc. to help maintain the Book Sales. Note: Donations may be taken to Central Library during the Book Sale hours only. For special arrangements to pick-up donations, contact Central Friends at 619-236-5836 (machine), or 619-463-4333, or call the Central Library at 619-236-5800. As part of its support for the San Diego Public Library, The City of San Diego has joined all of the Friends' groups in a dollar-for-dollar "Matching Fund" program, to double the amount of your donations. We are grateful for the support. For more information on all our book sales, see our Book Sales Web page.     Location: Central Library

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