Crest Library

The California State Library and National Park Service present a summer learning series: Historically Extraordinary. The three-part virtual series includes:

-Noon, Thursday, July 11: Historic Injustice
-Noon, Tuesday, July 23: Historic Resistance
-Noon, Thursday, August 8: Historic Diversity

Register for events at libraryca.libcal.com/calendar

July Books of the Month are coming out with a bang! Find selections to download all month long without holds at sdcl.overdrive.com/collection/1239077.

Download selections using your digital SDCL card:

- Picture: Hot Dog
- Chapter: The Penderwicks
- Nonfiction: Kid Olympians
- Teen/Young Adult: The Girl from the Sea
- Adult: Leg

Our Read, White and Blue collection is ready for you!

Visit https://sdcl.overdrive.com/collection/1569482 to find everything to know about our independence throughout July.

Looking to beat the heat, stay cool at San Diego Library branches. Find all 95 County Cool Zones by calling 2-1-1 or visiting coolzones.org where you’ll find a cool map created and managed by Live Well San Diego, part of San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency.

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In observance of Independence Day, all San Diego County offices, family resource centers, libraries and animal shelters will be closed to the public Thursday, July 4.

countynewscenter.com/county-offices-to-close-for-fourth-of-july-holiday/

Come join us for Preschool Storytime Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Listen to exciting stories, sing-along to fun songs and play with our sensory toys.

Designed for kids 2-5, their families and caregivers.

We're bringing veterans services to you. The County's Office of Military and Veteran Affairs will be at the Lakeside County Library, 12428 Woodside Ave. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25.

Look for the mobile office. Call 1-866-726-8831 for more info.

San Diego County Library builds a sense of belonging through its LGBTQ+ programs and services. Find programs, booklists and staff picks for Pride at sdcl.org.

Read or listen to your favorite digital selections by downloading directly from our Libby collection at sdcl.overdrive.com/collection/1562633.

Time to shine, its summertime! Find the best fiction, beach reads, and travel books to help you relax or find a new place to explore.

Download selections from Libby using the following links:
- Summer Fiction: sdcl.overdrive.com/1561863
- Beach Reads: sdcl.overdrive.com/1562177
- Travel Adventures: sdcl.overdrive.com/1561302

All San Diego County Library branches will be closed on Wednesday, June 19. For your digital library needs, we are always open online at sdcl.org.

Las Bibliotecas del Condado de San Diego estarán cerradas el miércoles 19 de junio. Siempre estamos abiertos en línea. Visítanos en sdcl.org

This Saturday enjoy a special performance by the uber talented ventriloquist Marc Griffiths of Britain's Got Talent fame at the Crest Library at 1:30PM. *All Ages* And Register for the Summer Learning Challenge!

Join us for Summer at your Library at the Crest branch with a special ventriloquist show by the talented Marc Griffiths! All ages welcome. Saturday, June 15th @ 1:30 pm

Únete a nosotros a ver el espectáculo especial del talentoso Marc Griffiths y celebra con nosotros el Verano en tu Biblioteca. ¡Para todas las edades!

County Cool Zones Open as Temperatures Heat Up The County of San Diego opened its annual Cool Zones program Saturday, just as the region is expecting to face its first potential summer-like temperatures this week.

In observance of Juneteenth, all San Diego County offices, family resource centers, libraries and animal shelters will be closed to the public Wednesday, June 19.

For your digital library needs, we are always open online at sdcl.org.

https://www.countynewscenter.com/county-offices-to-close-for-juneteenth-2/

Congratulations to the San Diego County Library for becoming the first public library in California to be Certified Sustainable! As the largest public library to complete the Sustainable Library Certification Program see how they've ensured that their services are accessible everyone living in this diverse community.

County Supervisors Approve Appointment of New Chief Administrative Officer The County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to appoint Ebony Shelton as the new Chief Administrative Officer. Shelton is the first Afro-Latina in County history to serve in the role. She will start her new position June 14.

Looking for a FREE event with tons of fun and resources for the family? Join us at the on Saturday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Snapdragon Stadium. Enjoy interactive booths, family resources, costume characters, stage performances & more!

Get your free tickets at https://NHABlockParty2024.eventbrite.com. Powered by Neighborhood House Association.

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JFS is excited to partner with San Diego County Library once again to offer free citizenship classes. Our 10-week summer course includes textbooks and supplies, internet access, and tablets also available. We’ll help you prepare for the naturalization interview, find a high-quality, low-cost legal service provider who can provide legal consultation, and file your application for naturalization if eligible.

Classes begin on June 18, 2024, at El Cajon Branch Library, Spring Valley Library, San Marcos Library, and Imperial Beach Library—choose the location that works best for you! Enroll now by contacting Rudy Flores-Clennell, Citizenship Instructor, at [email protected] or by calling (619) 753-1630.

Help us spread the word about this valuable resource by liking and sharing our post!

Are you signed up and ready to be a part of the action... the Climate Action? 🤭🌎 On June 8, we're teaming up with California Volunteers and California Climate Action Corps - also San Diego County Parks Society - to host one mega volunteer event at two popular County parks in the communities of Del Mar and Lakeside.

Sign up for a variety of inclusive activities to improve and beautify San Dieguito and Lindo Lake County Parks: CACommunityActionDay.com

We are prepping for summer break and released a few options to get your relaxation started! View eBooks of the Month, available all month long without holds, at sdcl.overdrive.com/collection.1239077.

During June, the following options are available:

- Picture: The Truth About My Unbelievable Summer
- Chapter: Rick
- Nonfiction: Who Would Win? Extreme Animal Rumble
- Teen/Young Adult: I Wish You All the Best
- Adult: Boyfriend Material

Join us for another Zero Waste San Diego FixIt Clinic!
🗓️ Saturday, June 15, 10 AM - 1 PM

Bring one broken household item—electronics, appliances, computers, toys, bicycles, clothes, and more—for assessment and possible repair. Repair Coach Volunteers provide guidance to help you take apart and troubleshoot your item.

Walk-ins are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information visit https://sdfixitclinic.org.

All SDCL Branches will be closed Monday, May 27. Visit sdcl.org for access to our digital library.

las bibliotecas del condado de san diego están cerradas el lunes 27 de mayo. Siempre estamos abiertos en línea en sdcl.org.

Join us for a special Juneteenth songwriting event on Saturday, July 13 at 1 pm!

Alliance San Diego will lead this creative songwriting workshop, celebrating Juneteenth and exploring our human identity, dignity, and personal experiences, set to music.

Register at: https://sdcl.bibliocommons.com/events/662abf3865c40592cbfe0e69