La Mesa Library Happenings: August 22-27

La Mesa Library Happenings: August 22-27

 

Monday, August 22

 

Stories with Ms. Esther at 2:30 pm
Children of all ages can enjoy stories read by Ms. Esther.

 

Lego Builder Club at 4:00 pm

For 4 to 14 year olds. 

 

Wednesday, August 24

Chess Club at 3:00 pm
Come watch or play a game of chess.

Read To Your Breed at 3:30 pm
Children practice reading to Sunny, a therapy dog, to gain skills and confidence in reading. Register at the reference desk.

Knitting Club at 6:00 pm
Chat while you knit (or crochet) with other knitters.

Thursday, August 25

Preschool Storytime at 10:30 am
3-5 years olds enjoy songs, stories, rhymes and more. A simple craft follows.

Afternoon Craft at 3:30 pm
Crafting fun for 5-8 year olds.

Teen Advisory Group at 4:00 pm
For 6th-12th graders.

Friday, August 26

Toddler Storytime at 10:30 am
Stories, songs, rhymes, and more for toddlers ages 1-3 years old. Playtime and coloring following the storytime.

Fine Free Friday
Return overdue items with no penalty (does NOT include ILL, Link+ or Circuit items)

Saturday, August 27

 Introductory Computer Class at 8:45-9:30 am (Registration required.)
Learn beginning computer skills. Contact the library to register.

 

La Mesa Library Happenings: August 15-20

La Mesa Library Happenings: August 15-20

 

Monday, August 15

 

Stories with Ms. Esther at 2:30 pm
Children of all ages can enjoy stories read by Ms. Esther.

 

Tween book club at 4:00 pm

3rd-6th graders

 

Wednesday, August 17

Adult Book Club at 11:30 am
Discuss this month’s selection.

Chess Club at 3:00 pm
Come watch or play a game of chess.

Knitting Club at 6:00 pm
Chat while you knit (or crochet) with other knitters.

Thursday, August 18

Preschool Storytime at 10:30 am
3-5 years olds enjoy songs, stories, rhymes and more. A simple craft follows.

Afternoon Craft at 3:30 pm
Crafting fun for 5-8 year olds.

Teen Book Club at 4:00 pm
Discuss this month’s title and have refreshments. 6th-12th graders.

Friday, August 19

Toddler Storytime at 10:30 am
Stories, songs, rhymes, and more for toddlers ages 1-3 years old. Playtime and coloring following the storytime.

Saturday, August 20

Introductory Computer Class at 8:45-9:30 am (Registration required.)
Learn beginning computer skills. Contact the library to register.

End of Summer Concert at 2:oo pm
The Equinox String quartet will perform in the library.

La Mesa Library Happenings: August 9-13

La Mesa Library Happenings: August 9-13

 

Tuesday, August 9

Bilingual Storytime at 3:30 pm
The whole family is invited to a bilingual storytime.

Wednesday, August 10

Chess Club at 3:00 pm
Come watch or play a game of chess.

Read To Your Breed at 3:30 pm
Children practice reading to Sunny, a therapy dog, to gain skills and confidence in reading. Register at the reference desk.

Coffee and Books at 5:00 pm
Hear book reviews and have refreshments.

Knitting Club at 6:00 pm
Chat while you knit (or crochet) with other knitters.

Thursday, August 11

Preschool Storytime at 10:30 am
3-5 years olds enjoy songs, stories, rhymes and more. A simple craft follows.

Afternoon Craft at 3:30 pm
Crafting fun for 5-8 year olds.

Teen Win Lose or Draw at 4:00 pm
Play a live action version based on pictionary (6th-12th graders). Winning team members get a prize!

Friday, August 12

Toddler Storytime at 10:30 am
Stories, songs, rhymes, and more for toddlers ages 1-3 years old. Playtime and coloring following the storytime.

Saturday, August 13

Introductory Computer Class at 8:45-9:30 am (Registration required.)
Learn beginning computer skills. Contact the library to register.

La Mesa Library Happenings: August 2-6

La Mesa Library Happenings: August 2-6

 

Tuesday, August 2

Tween Tuesday at 3:30 pm
3rd-6th graders Henna program. Registration and permission slip required at the reference desk.

Wednesday, August 3

Wild Wednesday at 10:30 am
Wildlife Company and Grand Prize Raffle. Fun for all ages.

Chess Club at 3:00 pm
Come watch or play a game of chess.

Knitting Club at 6:00 pm
Chat while you knit (or crochet) with other knitters.

Thursday, August 4

Preschool Storytime at 10:30 am
3-5 years olds enjoy songs, stories, rhymes and more. A simple craft follows.

Afternoon Craft at 3:30 pm
Crafting fun for 5-8 year olds.

Teen party at 4:00 pm
Advanced registration required (6th-12th graders)

Friday, August 5

Toddler Storytime at 10:30 am
Stories, songs, rhymes, and more for toddlers ages 1-3 years old. Playtime and coloring following the storytime.

Saturday, August 6

Introductory Computer Class at 8:45-9:30 am (Registration required.)
Learn beginning computer skills. Contact the library to register.

La Mesa Library Happenings: July 25-30

La Mesa Library Happenings: July 25-30

Monday, July 25

Stories with Ms. Esther at 2:30 pm
Children of all ages can enjoy stories read by Ms. Esther.

Lego Builder Club at 4:00 pm
For ages 4-14, build based on the month’s theme.

Tuesday, July 26

Tween Tuesday at 3:30 pm
3rd-6th button making. Registration is required at the reference desk.

Bilingual Storytime at 3:30 pm
The whole family is invited to a bilingual storytime.

Adult Origami Class at 6:00 pm
An origami teacher will show you the basics. Advance sign-up required.

Wednesday, July 27

Wild Wednesday at 10:30 am
Egyptian dancers. Fun for all ages.

Chess Club at 3:00 pm
Come watch or play a game of chess.

Read To Your Breed at 3:30 pm
Children practice reading to Sunny, a therapy dog, to gain skills and confidence in reading. Register at the reference desk.

Knitting Club at 6:00 pm
Chat while you knit (or crochet) with other knitters.

Thursday, July 28

Preschool Storytime at 10:30 am
3-5 years olds enjoy songs, stories, rhymes and more. A simple craft follows.

Afternoon Craft at 3:30 pm
Crafting fun for 5-8 year olds.

Teen henna tattoos at 4:00 pm
Advanced registration and permission slip required (6th-12th graders)

Friday, July 29

Fine Free Friday
Return overdue items with no penalty (does not include ILL, Circuit or Link+ items)

Toddler Storytime at 10:30 am
Stories, songs, rhymes, and more for toddlers ages 1-3 years old. Playtime and coloring following the storytime.

Saturday, July 30

Introductory Computer Class at 8:45-9:30 am (Registration required.)
Learn beginning computer skills. Contact the library to register.

La Mesa Library Happenings: July 18-23

La Mesa Library Happenings: July 18-23

Monday, July 18

Stories with Ms. Esther at 2:30 pm
Children of all ages can enjoy stories read by Ms. Esther.

Tuesday, July 19

Tween Tuesday at 3:30 pm
3rd-6th graders book club meeting. Registration is required at the reference desk.

Wednesday, July 20

Wild Wednesday at 10:30 am
Magician Craig Stone. Fun for all ages.

Adult Book Club at 11:30
Discuss this month’s selection and pick up the book for August.

Chess Club at 3:00 pm
Come watch or play a game of chess.

Knitting Club at 6:00 pm
Chat while you knit (or crochet) with other knitters.

Thursday, July 21

Preschool Storytime at 10:30 am
3-5 years olds enjoy songs, stories, rhymes and more. A simple craft follows.

Afternoon Craft at 3:30 pm
Crafting fun for 5-8 year olds.

Teen live clue at 4:00 pm
Advanced registration required (6th-12th graders)

Author Night at 6:30 pm
Author Bette Pegas presents a slideshow and discusses her book, Chasing a Dream in the Galapagos.

Friday, July 22

Toddler Storytime at 10:30 am
Stories, songs, rhymes, and more for toddlers ages 1-3 years old. Playtime and coloring following the storytime.

Saturday, July 23

Introductory Computer Class at 8:45-9:30 am (Registration required.)
Learn beginning computer skills. Contact the library to register.

Bookfair and Author Night at Barnes and Noble Grossmont, 4-8 pm
Pick up a voucher at the library, present it at Barnes and Noble when you make your purchases and a portion of the sale goes to support the La Mesa Library. Meet author Lynn Sheen and hear about her new book, The Last Time I Saw Paris. (To print the voucher at home, click here)

La Mesa Library Happenings: July 11-16

La Mesa Library Happenings: July 11-16

Monday, July 11

Stories with Ms. Esther at 2:30 pm
Children of all ages can enjoy stories read by Ms. Esther.

Tuesday, July 12

Bilingual Storytime at 3:30 pm
The whole family is invited to a bilingual storytime.

Tween Tuesday at 3:30 pm
3rd-6th graders learn the art of Japanese storytelling, Kamishibai. Registration is required at the reference desk.

Wednesday, July 13

Wild Wednesday at 10:30 am
Movie day. Fun for all ages.

Chess Club at 3:00 pm
Come watch or play a game of chess.

Read To Your Breed at 3:30 pm
Children practice reading to Sunny, a therapy dog, to gain skills and confidence in reading. Register at the reference desk.

Coffee and Books at 5:00 pm
Hear book reviews and have refreshments.

Knitting Club at 6:00 pm
Chat while you knit (or crochet) with other knitters.

Thursday, July 14

Preschool Storytime at 10:30 am
3-5 years olds enjoy songs, stories, rhymes and more. A simple craft follows.

Afternoon Craft at 3:30 pm
Crafting fun for 5-8 year olds.

Teen book club at 4:00 pm
Advanced registration required (6th-12th graders)

Friday, July 15

Toddler Storytime at 10:30 am
Stories, songs, rhymes, and more for toddlers ages 1-3 years old. Playtime and coloring following the storytime.

Saturday, July 16

Introductory Computer Class at 8:45-9:30 am (Registration required.)
Learn beginning computer skills. Contact the library to register.

Travel on a Budget at 10:30 am
A professional travel agent will give you tips on traveling for less.

La Mesa Library Happenings: July 4-9

La Mesa Library Happenings: July 4-9

Monday, July 4

Library Closed
All San Diego County Branches will be closed on Monday, July 4 in observation of Independence Day.

Tuesday, July 5

Tween Tuesday at 3:30 pm
3rd-6th graders make a travel scrapbook. Registration is required at the reference desk.

Wednesday, July 6

Wild Wednesday at 10:30 am
Make a travel survival kit. Fun for all ages.

Chess Club at 3:00 pm
Come watch or play a game of chess.

Knitting Club at 6:00 pm
Chat while you knit (or crochet) with other knitters.

Thursday, July 7

Preschool Storytime at 10:30 am
3-5 years olds enjoy songs, stories, rhymes and more. A simple craft follows.

Afternoon Craft at 3:30 pm
Crafting fun for 5-8 year olds.

Teen movie day at 4:00 pm
Advanced registration required (6th-12th graders)

Friday, July 8

Toddler Storytime at 10:30 am
Stories, songs, rhymes, and more for toddlers ages 1-3 years old. Playtime and coloring following the storytime.

Saturday, July 9

Introductory Computer Class at 8:45-9:30 am (Registration required.)
Learn beginning computer skills. Contact the library to register.

Henna for Adults at 10:30 am
Learn to create semi-permanent henna tattoos in this class. Pre-registration is required. Adults 18 and over only.

Save The Date–July 23

Coming up on Saturday, July 23, from 4 to 8pm, the Barnes & Noble at Grossmont Center will be hosting a bookfair to support the La Mesa Library.

At 6 pm, local author Lynn Sheene will be present to sign and discuss her new novel “The Last Time I Saw Paris.”

Present a voucher to donate a portion of your purchase to benefit the La Mesa Branch Library. Vouchers will be available at the library, or print yours at home.

La Mesa Library Flyer and voucher

The Barnes & Noble is located at 5500 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa, CA

La Mesa Library Happenings: June 27-July 2

La Mesa Library Happenings: June 27-July 2

Monday, June 27

Stories with Ms. Esther at 2:30 pm
Children of all ages can enjoy stories read by Ms. Esther.

LEGO Builder Club at 4:00
For ages 4-14, build based on the month’s theme.

Tuesday, June 28

Bilingual Storytime at 3:30 pm
The whole family is invited to a bilingual storytime.

Tween Tuesday at 3:30 pm
3rd-6th graders learn origami. Registration is required at the reference desk.

Wednesday, June 29

Wild Wednesday at 10:30 am
Activities from around the world. Fun for all ages.

Chess Club at 3:00 pm
Come watch or play a game of chess.

Knitting Club at 6:00 pm
Chat while you knit (or crochet) with other knitters.

Thursday, June 30

Preschool Storytime at 10:30 am
3-5 years olds enjoy songs, stories, rhymes and more. A simple craft follows.

Afternoon Craft at 3:30 pm
Crafting fun for 5-8 year olds.

Friday, July 1

Toddler Storytime at 10:30 am
Stories, songs, rhymes, and more for toddlers ages 1-3 years old. Playtime and coloring following the storytime.

Saturday, July 2
Introductory Computer Class at 8:45-9:30 am (Registration required.)
Learn beginning computer skills. Contact the library to register.