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
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