Escondido Public Library

239 South Kalmia Street Escondido, CA 92025

760.839.4684 www.escondidolibrary.org

Escondido Public Library April 2019 Event Calendar

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SUNDAY1:00–5:00 p.m.

MONDAY9:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

TUESDAY9:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY9:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

THURSDAY9:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

FRIDAY 9:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

SATURDAY9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

1Baby Storytime at SDCDM10:00–10:30 a.m. Pre-walkers–3 years

Rhymes & Reading Storytime11:00–11:30 a.m. Ages 4–5

Knights Realm Chess Club3:30–5:30 p.m. Ages 6–12

2Sci-Fun Science Club3:30–4:30 p.m. Ages 8–12

Escondido Writers Group1:00–4:00 p.m. Adults

Virtual Reality @ the Library5:00–6:30 p.m. Ages 13+

P.J. Storytime6:00–6:30 p.m. Ages 5–12

3Baby Lapsit10:30–11:30 a.m. Pre-walkers

Teen Advisory Board3:30–5:00 p.m. Ages 12–18

San Diego Comic-Con Adult Graphic Novel Book Club6:30–8:00 p.m. Adults

4Toddler Tales10:30–11:30 a.m. Walkers–3 years

5Inclusive Art Club4:00–5:00 p.m. All Ages

6Enchantment Under the Sea Murder Mystery11:00 a.m.– 1:00 p.m. or 3:00–5:00 p.m. Ages 11–18

7 8Baby Storytime at SDCDM10:00–10:30 a.m. Pre-walkers–3 years




2nd Tuesday Book ClubBefore We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate 5:30–6:45 p.m. Adults


Paws For Reading3:30-4:30 p.m. Ages 5–12


Library Board of Trustees Meeting2:00–4:00 p.m.

Read to a Dragon2:30–4:00 p.m. Ages 5–12

Safe Space Escondido4:15–5:45 p.m. Ages 12–18

12 132nd Saturday Concert Series Presents: Opera Exposed!3:00–4:30 p.m. All Ages

14 15Baby Storytime at SDCDM10:00–10:30 a.m. Pre-walkers–3 years



San Diego Comic-Con Adult Graphic Novel Book Club6:00–7:30 p.m. Adults



P.J. Storytime6:00–6:30 p.m. Ages 5–12


Escondido Writers Group1:00–4:00 p.m. Adults

TeenTastic FunTime4:00–6:00 p.m. Ages 12–18


19Inclusive Art Club4:00–5:00 p.m. All Ages

20Rincón Literario Bilingual Book ClubEleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine / Eleanor Oliphant está perfectamente by Gail Honeyman 10:30–12:00 p.m. Adults

21Easter

All Library Facilities Closed






Paws For Reading3:30-4:30 p.m. Ages 5–12


Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros3:30–4:30 p.m. Ages 5–12

26½ Price Sale in the Friends Bookshop!

27½ Price Sale in the Friends Bookshop!

28Succulent Swap2:00–4:00 p.m. Adults






239 South Kalmia Street Escondido, CA 92025

760.839.4684 www.escondidolibrary.org

Escondido Public Library April 2019 Event Calendar

All events are free and open to the public. Programs are sponsored by Friends of the Escondido Public Library. Children’s program space and supplies may be limited. Groups of 10 or more should contact 760-839-5456 to make arrangements.

MONDAYSRhymes & Reading StorytimeApril 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 11:00–11:30 a.m. • Ages 4–5Stories and activities to help preschoolers prepare for kindergarten. Seating is limited, arrive early for a spot!

Knights Realm Chess ClubApril 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 3:30–5:30 p.m. • Ages 6–12Learn to play or challenge your friends. All levels welcome!

Baby Storytime at San Diego Children's Discovery MuseumApril 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 10:00–10:30 a.m. Pre-walkers–3 yearsJoin the Escondido Public Library Youth Staff at the SDCDM for a Baby Storytime! Start their love of reading early. The Museum is located at 320 North Broadway.

TUESDAYS

P.J. StorytimeApril 2 & 16 • 6:00–6:30 p.m. Ages 5–12Wear your P.J.s and bring your favorite stuffed animal to this evening storytime.

Sci-Fun Science ClubApril 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2019 3:30–4:30 p.m. Mathes Center • Ages 8–12In this five-week science program hosted by Dr. Yaz Bilimiora, kids can learn about science and try out different cool experiments. Registration is required and limited to 20 participants: escondidolibrary.org/register

WEDNESDAYS

Baby LapsitApril 3, 10, 17, & 24 10:30–11:30 a.m. Pre-walkersBabies from birth to walking and their parents/caregivers enjoy great books, lively songs, and rhymes. Seating is limited, arrive early for a spot!

Paws For ReadingApril 10 & 24 • 3:30–4:30 p.m. Ages 5–12Read aloud to certified Love on a Leash pet therapy dogs for fun or to help improve reading skills. Pre-registration is required: escondidolibrary.org/register

THURSDAYS

Toddler TalesApril 4, 11, 18, & 25 10:30–11:30 a.m. Walkers–3 yearsToddlers and their parents/caregivers enjoy interactive bilingual stories and action songs. Seating is limited, arrive early for a spot!

Read to a DragonApril 11 • 2:30–4:00 p.m. Ages 5–12Read aloud to bearded dragons for fun or to help improve reading skills. Pre-registration is required: escondidolibrary.org/register

Día De Los Niños, Día De Los Libros CelebrationApril 25, 2019 •3:30–4:30 p.m. Ages 5–12Celebrate Children’s Day, Book Day and the joy of reading with bilingual stories and songs from Mexico and around the world, traditional tissue paper flower bouquet and paper bag puppet crafts. Participating children may receive a free book (while supplies last). Registration is not required, but plan to arrive early as supplies may be limited.

FRIDAYS

InclusIve Art clubApril 5 & 19 4:00–5:00 • All AgesChildren of all ages and abilities enjoy stories and create art from favorite picture books.

Children All events take place in the Turrentine Room unless otherwise stated.

Escondido Writers GroupWednesday, April 17 1:00–4:00 p.m. • Board RoomWriters of all genres are invited to read their work and receive group critiques in a friendly and comfortable environment.

2nd Tuesday Book ClubTuesday, April 12 • 5:30–6:45 p.m. Board RoomBefore We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate. Reserve a copy from the Library’s catalog!

Rincon LiterarioBilingual Book ClubSaturday, April 23 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. • Turrentine RoomEleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine / Eleanor Oliphant está perfectamente by Gail Honeyman. Reserve a copy from the Library’s catalog!

Spring Succulent SwapSunday, April 28 2:00–4:00 p.m. • Turrentine RoomBring small clippings of your favorite succulents to pot, trade, and share with fellow plant lovers. Small containers and dirt will be supplied.

Adults

2nd Saturday Concert Series PresentsOpera Exposed!Saturday, April 9 • 3:00–4:30 p.m. Turrentine RoomYoung, aspiring opera singers from local San Diego universities perform selections from Puccini, Mozart, Rossini, and others.

All Ages

TeenTEEN ADVISORY BOARDWednesday, April 3 • 3:30–5:00 p.m. Turrentine Room • Ages 12–18Earn community service hours by getting involved at the library. Make new friends, participate in special events, and assist with planning amazing stuff for teens.

Wednesday, April 17 • 4:00–6:00 p.m. Turrentine Room • Ages 12–18Bring your friends to this monthly teen event and enjoy a safe place to hang out, have fun, and make some new friends.

Enchantment Under the Sea Murder MysterySaturday, April 611:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. or 3:00–5:00 p.m. Turrentine Room • Ages 11–18You are cordially invited to the Enchantment Under the Sea Prom. Enjoy refreshments, dancing and music.... until someone is murdered! Working with a partner, you will follow the clues and interview the possible suspects. The first team to solve the mystery will go home winners and receive an awesome prize! Spaces available for each session are limited, so reserve your spot by going to escondidolibrary.org/register

Thursday, April 11 • 4:15–5:45 p.m. Turrentine Room • Ages 12–17Meet up with other LGBT+ and Allied youth in a safe and friendly space to be yourself, meet new people and participate in craft activities. All facilitators are volunteers for the North County LGBTQ Resource Center’s Project Youth.

Tuesdays, April 2, 16, & 30 • 5:00–6:30 p.m. Collaboration Corner (1st Floor)Step into virtual worlds using the Library’s Oculus Rift Virtual Reality equipment! Interact with unusual creatures and explore familiar and otherworldly landscapes.

Ages 13+

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