Current and Upcoming Events

May Events!

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Children's Events

Baby and Me Yoga
Monday, May 4 & 18 @ 11:00AM
An hour of guided yoga for adults, and babies to 12 months. Please bring your own yoga mat and towel.

Baby Lap Sit Storytime
Friday, May 1 & 15 @ 11:00 AM
We hope you will be able to bring the baby for this story time geared for the little one and their parent too! On the first and third FRIDAYS of each month!!

Grandparents and Books
Tuesdays @ 10:30 AM
Bring the kids on Tuesdays for a great storytime with Grandma Betsy!

Preschool Storytime with Donna
Thursdays @ 10:30 PM
Every Thursday brings a storytime for the little ones!

Cardiff Reef Readers book club (grades 3-5)
Thursday, May 21 @ 4:30PM
The book club meets in the community room to discuss Jean Craighead George's Julie of the Wolves.

Movie Matinee for Kids
Fridays @ 3:00 PM

Every Friday brings a different kids movie!

Spanish Bilingual Storytime

Friday, May 1 & 15 @ 1:00PM

French Bilingual Storytime
Saturday, May 9 & 23 @ 3:00 PM

GERMAN story time *new*

Friday, May 29 @ 10:30AM

Jetzt gibt es eine neue Deutsche Storytime!

Und es wird auf der zweiten und vierten Freitag im Monat!

Family Events

Mariachi Magic Show w. Rafael and Katia

Saturday, May 9 @ 10:30AM

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo on Nuevo de Mayo with a fun-filled magic show with lots of audience participation!

Come Play Wii
Saturday, May 16 & 30 @ 1:30PM
Saturdays at 1:30 (when the community room is not being used) we'll set up the Wii for gaming fun! We have multiple games, and may even set it up at other times on Saturday if space and staff are available. So feel free to ask for Wii!

Family Storytime
Saturday, May 16, 23, & 30 @ 10:30AM
Bring the little one's on down for storytime fun!

Silk Screening with Dale McLeaod
Thursday, May 7 @ 3:00PM
This event is curently full.

Adult's Events

First Wednesday Series presents:

Peggy Watson and David Beldock
This singer/songwriter duo is keeping the folk dream alive!

Wednesday, May 6 @ 6:30PM

Beginning Meditation Classes - Conquering our Inner Enemies
Tuesday Evenings @ 7:00PM
In this series, we will learn practical methods to transform our mind and overcome our negativity once and for all! Each class includes guided meditation, teachings, and discussion.

Silver Age Yoga for Seniors
Wednesdays @ 3:00 PM
A gentle yoga session every week!

Container Gardening for Spring and Summer

Saturday, May 9 @ 10:00AM

Container Gardening for Spring and Summer with Karen Fleck from the San Diego Master Gardeners Association.

Spanish Conversation/Hablemos Español

Monday, May 11 @ 4:00 PM

Come join us in practicing Spanish! Please bring a dictionary -or check out one from the library- and feel free to bring a friend! ¡¡Venga con nosotros a practicar para hablar el Español!!

National Multiple Sclerosis Society Women's Support Group

Wednesday, May 20 @ 6:00PM

Women with MS share experinces while learning from one another.

Meditation Talk for Seniors w. Dr. Gabriel Weiss
Saturday, May 23 at 1:30 PM
Dr. Gabriel Weiss will be speaking as part of our recognition of Older Adults Month.

Thriving through Cancer Support Group
Wednesday, May 27 @ 6:30PM

IMAGES OF AMERICA: A photo history of Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Book Launch and Talk
Saturday, May 30 @ 11:30AM
Author Wehtahnah Tucker is a local writer and business owner who has gathered photographs and stories from the generous citizens of Cardiff. Co-author Gus Bujkovsky is a native San Diegan, a self-proclaimed historical preservationist and has been involved with the Encinitas Historical Society for several years. Both are dedicated to keeping the history, surroundings and the indomitable spirit of Cardiff alive.

ALSO:

We will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observation of Memorial Day

FRIDAY May 29 is FINE FREE FRIDAY!

Any overdue items that are returned any time that day will have their fines waived.

(pre-existing fines will be unaffected)

Food Drive 2009 *What had begun as a holiday food drive has been extended indefinitely. This is a direct result of the profound increase in demand on all food banks. PLEASE contribute whatever you can!*
Until further notice, we're hosting a Food Drive, so please, please, please bring in non-perishable foods to benefit the North County Community Services.(http://www.northcountycommunityservices.org/)

APRIL EVENTS!

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Children's Events

Baby Lap Sit Storytime
Friday, April 3 & 17 @ 11:00 AM
There has been a change of plans! Due to unavoidable circumstances, Baby Lap Sit storytime has been moved to the first and third FRIDAYS of each month!! We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
We hope you will be able to bring the baby for this story time geared for the little one and their parent too!

Grandparents and Books
Tuesdays @ 10:30 AM
Bring the kids on Tuesdays for a great storytime with Grandma Betsy!

Preschool Storytime with Donna
Thursdays @ 10:30 PM
Every Thursday brings a storytime for the little ones!

PAWS TO READ with Hunter
Thursday, April 2 @ 6:00PM
Kids read to a trained therapy dog.

Cardiff Reef Readers book club (grades 3-5)
Thursday, April 16 @ 4:30PM
The book club meets in the community room to discuss Esme Raji Codell's Sahara Special.

Movie Matinee for Kids
Fridays @ 3:00 PM
Every Friday brings a different kids movie!

Spanish/English Bilingual Storytime
Friday, April 3 & 17 @ 1:00 PM
There has been a change of plans! Due to unavoidable circumstances, Spanish/English Bilingual Storytime has been moved to the first and third FRIDAYS of each month!! We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Boys and Girls, 2-5, who are interested in sharpening their Spanish and English skills are invited to come sing and read at this bilingual storytime!

French Bilingual Storytime
Saturday, April 11 @ 3:00 PM

Come Play Wii
Saturday, April 4, 18 & 25 @ 1:00PM
Ages 8-18 are invited to come on down to the library and try thier hand at assorted games.

Family Events

Family Storytime with Miss Laurie

Saturday, April 11 @ 10:30AM

Bring the little one's on down for storytime fun!

Hop Into Spring with the Easter Bunny!

Saturday, April 4 @ 10:30AM - 12:00PM

Magic Show, Face Painting, Baloons and Treats!!

THE EMERALD FOREST presented by Wild Wonders

Saturday, April 18 @ 10:30AM

Visit with the mysterious rainforest dwellers of South America including the Macaw, Kinkajou, Boa Constrictor, Coatimundi, Iguana, Armadillo, or even the Horned Frog!

ANIMAL HEAD Stick Piñata Craft Program

Saturday, April 25 @ 10:00AM

Maribel Siman-Delucca (from the Back from Tomboctou Gallery, and our very successful Dia de los Muertos Sugar Skulls program) presents this program of simplified piñata making for children! (all ages welcome)

Adult's Events

First Wednesday Series presents:

FRED BENEDETTI & GEORGE SVOBODA -flamenco guitarists

Wednesday, April 1st @ 6:30PM

Baby and Me Yoga

Monday, April 6 & 20 @ 11:00AM

An hour of guided yoga for adults, and babies to 12 months. Please bring your own yoga mat and towel.

Beginning Meditation Classes - Conquering our Inner Enemies

Tuesday Evenings @ 7:00PM, beginning April 7

In this series, we will learn practical methods to transform our mind and overcome our negativity once and for all! Each class includes guided meditation, teachings, and discussion.

Silver Age Yoga for Seniors

Wednesdays @ 3:00 PM

A gentle yoga session every week!

Save Water! Beautify Your Garden! 30 great drought tolerant plants for your gardenSaturday, April 11 @ 1:00PMLearn about drought tolerant plants in this free lecture given by lanscape designer Doug Kalal. The lecture will include a power point presentation, sample plants, and a take home shopping list. For a preview of the plants to be covered, go to http://www.sdgreatgardens.com.

Spanish Conversation/Hablemos Español Monday, April 13 & 27@ 4:00 PM Come join us in practicing Spanish! Please bring a dictionary -or check out one from the library- and feel free to bring a friend! ¡¡Venga con nosotros a practicar para hablar el Español!!

Peaceful Parenting Program: Creating Healthy Family Relationships from the Beginning

Mondays, April 13, 20, 27 & May 4, 11, 18 @ 6:ooPM

Learn skills effective in parenting children from birth through five years of age. Learn about developmental stages, communication techniques and alternative discipline techniques while participating in classes taught by trained parent educators. Please RSVP to the Cardiff branch library to sign up for the entire 6 week session. This course is free, but space is limited so please contact the branch in advance!

National Multiple Sclerosis Society Women's Support Group Wednesday, April 15 @ 6:00PM Women with MS share experinces while learning from one another.

ALSO:

Portraying in Oil, a special 4 session Oil Painting course with Mona Mills

Saturday, April 18, 25 & May 2, 9

This FREE painting series includes four sessions and free materials! It is limited to twelve participants so please sign up for the four sessions by calling the Cardiff branch (760-753-4027).

And Finally:

Food Drive 2009
*What had begun as a holiday food drive has been extended indefinitely. This is a direct result of the profound increase in demand on all food banks. PLEASE contribute whatever you can!*

Until further notice, we're hosting a Food Drive, so please, please, please bring in non-perishable foods to benefit the North County Community Services.(http://www.northcountycommunityservices.org/)

MARCH EVENTS!

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Baby Lap Sit Storytime
Friday, March 6, & 20, 2009 @ 11:00 AM
There has been a change of plans! Due to unavoidable circumstances, Baby Lap Sit storytime has been moved to the first and third FRIDAYS of each month!! We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We hope you will be able to bring the baby for this story time geared for the little one and their parent too!

Baby & Me Yoga
Monday, March 2 & 16, 2009 @ 11:00 AM
An hour of guided yoga for adults, and babies to 12 months. Please bring your own yoga mat and towel.

Learning to Meditate Workshop
Tuesday, March 17 & 24 @ 7:00 PM
Introductory instructions on meditation and how to incorporate a daily practice into our busy lives.

Spanish Conversation/Hablemos Español
Monday, March 9 & 23 @ 4:00 PM
Come join us in practicing Spanish! Please bring a dictionary -or check out one from the library- and feel free to bring a friend!¡¡Venga con nosotros a practicar para hablar el Español!!

Grandparents and Books
Tuesdays @ 10:30 AM
Bring the kids on Tuesdays for a great storytime with Grandma Betsy!

Yoga for Seniors Wednesdays
Wednesdays @ 3:00 PM
A gentle yoga session every week!

Preschool Storytime with Donna
Thursdays @ 10:30 PM
Every Thursday brings a storytime for the little ones!

Spanish/English Bilingual Storytime
Friday, March 20 @ 1:00 PM
There has been a change of plans! Due to unavoidable circumstances, Spanish/English Bilingual Storytime has been moved to the first and third FRIDAYS of each month!! We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Boys and Girls, 2-5, who are interested in sharpening their Spanish and English skills are invited to come sing and read at this bilingual storytime!

Afterschool Children's Movie Series
Fridays @ 3:00 PM
Every Friday brings a different kids movie!

Abby's Awesome Storytime and Craft
Saturday, March 7 & 21 @ 10:30 AM
Saturday brings a storytime and a new craft of the week! (various presenters)

Wii Gaming
Saturday, March 28 @ 1:30 PM

Come on down for Wii gaming! Among our titles are: Mario Party 8, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Playground, and Excite Truck (with steering wheel controls)!

Worm Composting with Pam Ciampi

Saturday, March 28 @ 1:00PM

Come on down and watch worms do their thing.

And keep an eye out for:

Reef Readers Book Club (3rd-5th grade) Thursday, March 19th 4:30 PM

Also:

Food Drive 2009

*What had begun as a holiday food drive has been extended indefinitely. This is a direct result of the profound increase in demand on all food banks. PLEASE contribute whatever you can!*
Until further notice, we're hosting a Food Drive, so please, please, please bring in non-perishable foods to benefit the North County Community Services.
(http://www.northcountycommunityservices.org/)