Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library

Classes start Jan 13th! There is still time to sign up. January is Financial Wellness Month. SDPL offers online classes through education.gale.com. Sign up now! The start date is Jan 13th. https://tinyurl.com/y5q7jdd5 SDPL library card required to register.... Personal Finance and Investments courses offered: - Personal Finance - Where Does All My Money Go? - Keys to Successful Money Management - Introduction to Stock Options - Stocks, Bonds, and Investing: Oh, My! - Real Estate Investing Image may contain: phone and text

What is your dream? We have a Martin Luther King Jr inspired craft, as well as a paper plate snail, and a craft-stick frame for pick up this week. Call from the parking lot (619-533-3970) and let us know how many you'd like (while supplies last). Next week Monday (1/18) we will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr Day.

Prizes are READY! Take a look at some of the goodies we have available for you to pick up! Have you finished logging your 5 books or your 5 hours worth of reading? It's easy and can be done online! sandiego.gov/WinterReading

Enjoy Ms. Kristen reading "The Story of Snow" by Mark Cassino

It's the SDPL Library Shop's First-Ever Virtual January Clearance Sale: All Shop Holiday Items 50% Off! https://www.libraryshopsd.org/shop/50-off-holiday-sale/57 The best thing about a January visit to the Library Shop is the chance to peruse the bargains on our infamous sale table rolled outside our entrance. Since we're still closed to walk-ins, we've posted the contents of that table online for you to browse. ... Just enter coupon code HoHoHo at checkout to get the same 50% off discount without even leaving your home! The sale ends on January 31st. See more

Need to get your finances in order? January is Financial Wellness Month. Here is a list of books on Personal Finance that might be of interest. Sorted by most recently published. You can place holds and pick up at any SDPL branch providing contactless pick-up service. Need help placing a hold? Give us a call @ 619-533-3970 and we're happy to assist!... https://sandiego.bibliocommons.com/v2/search

Ahoy! Me little landlubbers! Here's a quick how-to video of the Pirate puppet that's in the Halloween craft kit we're handing out this week (while supplies last). You'll need to have glue on hand, but the rest of the supplies are in the kit, matey! Or maybe you have the supplies at home to a make your own Captain Jack Sparrow?

Benjamin Branch Book Cover Our area supervisor, Kelly, got all dressed down for this classic cover! :) Who's going to be first to name the title?

Why do mummies have trouble keeping friends? They are so wrapped up in themselves! Maybe a little "personal growth" is in order? This is what we have on that topic currently available at Benjamin, in e-book, paper, and audio formats: https://tinyurl.com/yxtzp69h... Place a hold online, or call us and we're happy to help. 619-533-3970.

In-N-Out Burger is sponsoring their 'Cover to Cover' reading reward program right now. Children 4-12 will receive an award of one free hamburger or cheeseburger for every five books read, up to three awards! You can register at www.sandiego.gov/covertocover and log books until Nov 14th. To redeem your prize, call the library when you arrive and our staff will prepare your award certificates. 619-533-3970... Wondering where Allied Garden's closest In-N-Out is? 2005 Camino Del Este, San Diego, CA 92108

Our Climate, Our Future Public Forums Listing Do you want to see more opportunities to reduce your energy use? Would you consider taking public transit or bicycling to work? Do you have a fresh idea on climate action the City of San Diego should consider? The City of San Diego wants to hear from YOU as the City prepares to update its landmark Climate Action Plan. ... Join a virtual community forum in Council District 7 to share your viewpoints and priorities. Join a virtual forum in your neighborhood on Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 6-7:30 p.m. https://www.sandiego.gov//climate-action-pl/forums-listing Participants will receive a Zoom link upon registration: sandiego.gov/sustainabil/climate-action-plan/forums-listing District 7 https://www.sandiego.gov//climate-action-pl/forums-listing

STEM Storytime with Ms. Emily balancing an apple on her head! Can you balance an apple while you listen?

Why wouldn't the skeleton cross the road? It didn't have the guts! Do you have the guts for horror films? I'm a bit of a wimp in that dept, but here's what's currently available for same day pick up at our branch:... https://tinyurl.com/y43zs874

Arts and Culture Funding Opportunity Special CARES funding is now available for BIPOC arts and culture organizations countywide! Relief funds are available for general operating support. Learn more and apply by Nov. 13! http://bit.ly/2SUTaha

If you have noticed that recyclable collections seem to be a day late, here's the reason: Due to #COVID19 impacts, recycling collections may be delayed. Recyclables will be collected one day following your normally scheduled collection day. Visit http://bit.ly/2Fo5GTb to see a map of the impacted areas. https://twitter.com/CityofSanDie/status/1316061261080166407

Ready to channel your inner lion in Yoga Storytime with Ms Aryn?!? Purrr...

Our virtual Homework Help was featured on CBS 8 - San Diego News! https://www.sandiego.gov/public-libra/kidsandteens/homework

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Join Ms Emily for "One Little Monster" by Mark Gonyea.