Chula Vista Public Library

We are celebrating spooky season all week long! Tune in on Wednesday (October 28th) at 4 pm to watch veteran paranormal researcher and author, Nicole Strickland, results from her investigation of the South Chula Vista Library. Need something a little less scary? Catch our Not-So-Spooky Storytime featuring the CVPL staff! All of our programs will be available to watch on our Youtube channel (click the link in the bio). Paranormal Phenonmena at South Chula Vista Library with Nicole Stickland will be via Zoom at 4 pm. (more details to follow). #chulavistalibrary #chulavistapubliclibrary #spookyszn #hauntedlibrary #storytime #stemeducation #diadelosmuertos #dayofthedead #bilingualkids #chulavista

What do you get when you combine a few household items, a carved pumpkin, and safety goggles? Find out and watch Ms. Stacy demonstrate a little pumpkin science. You’ll need: - hydrogen peroxide - dish soap - a packet of yeast - warm water... - a small cup - a flask or plastic bottle - food coloring (optional) To watch the video with computer-generated captions, please go to: https://youtu.be/98hwEvUYh1U

Meet Frank. All he wants to do is dance, dance, dance! Join Ms. Stacy and Ms. Jackie as she reads Frank was a Monster Who Wanted to Dance by Keith Graves. Special thanks to Chronicle Books for permission to share this story. (No monsters were hurt during the filming of this story.) You can find the video on you YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/IIJ-OdG8y0g

17 more days until Election Day! Don't forget, you can drop off your mail ballot at any Chula Vista Library (Monday through Friday from 11-6 pm). #chulavistapubliclibrary #chulavistalibrary #storytime #bilingualeducation #stemeducation #mailballotdropoff #election2020 #vote

Join Ms. Jo for a reading of "Just What Mama Needs" written by Sharlee Mullins Glenn and illustrated by Amiko Hirao with permission from Harcourt Books Incorporated. To view the storytime follow the link to our storytime playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist

Join us for the classic rhyme of Five Little Pumpkins with our friend Pete the Cat. Today Ms. Jasmin will be reading "Pete the Cat: Five Little Pumpkins" by James Dean with permission from Harper Collins Publishers. To watch the storytime follow the link to our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/playlist

A reminder that our Passport Services will be closed on Monday October 12 due to the Columbus Day Federal Holiday. You can make a passport appointment for later in the week by visiting our website: https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departmen//services/passports Library Book Pickup services and Mask Distribution will still be available on Monday October 12 at our Otay Ranch Branch and Civic Center Branch from 11:00am-6:00pm.

CVPL is here to help you learn how to use Google tools to help grow your small business online! This virtual workshop will be held on Tuesday, October 13th at 3:00 pm. To register, please email Mara Cabrera at [email protected]. #chulavistapubliclibrary #chulavistalibrary #growwithgoogle #storytime #stemeducation #stem #smallbusiness #librariesdothat

Do you own a small business? Want to learn how to use Google tools to connect with clients online? This program is for you! Join us Tuesday, October 13 at 3:00 PM for a virtual workshop brought to you thanks to #GrowWithGoogle. Registration is required to access the link, please email Mara Cabrera at [email protected] to reserve your spot.

If you are looking for a career change or want to advance your skills, the Chula Vista Library’s digital resources can help! Need to pass the Civil Service exam or looking to brush up on basic skills? Take a look at Learning Express! Want to change job fields but not sure where to start? CareerOneStop can match your interests, values and skills to related careers. You can also compare outlooks of different fields to see what has a brighter future for opportunity. This video will walk you through the process of getting access to the resources. To watch the video with computer-generated captioning, please go to: https://youtu.be/2z4GqUfvFZA #CVPLatHOME

Our South Chula Vista Branch parking lot is now open as a COVID-19 drive-up testing site in Chula Vista. The site is open Sunday-Thursday from 12:30 to 8 p.m. Enter from Fourth Avenue. No appointments necessary. El día de hoy, los líderes anunciaron un nuevo sitio gratuito de pruebas para el COVID-19 en #ChulaVista. Ubicado en el estacionamiento de la biblioteca Sur en la calle Orange y Fourth Avenue. El sitio está abierto de domingo a jueves de 12:30 a 8:00 pm. Ingrese p...or la Cuarta Avenida. Cita no es requerida. City of Chula Vista Government

All three Library locations will serve as official Mail Ballot Drop-Off locations for the 2020 Presidential General Election from Tuesday October 6 through Tuesday November 3. Your signed, sealed and dated voted mail ballot envelope can be dropped off during these hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday On Election Day, Tuesday November 3, hours for dropping off voted mail ballots will be 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. ... Questions regarding the Mail Ballot Drop-Off program should be directed to the County of San Diego Registrar of Voters (858) 565-5800

Meet Oscar and his mischievous friend Billy. Billy is always misbehaving, but Oscar is the one who gets the blame! Find out why in this funny story by Tony Ross. You can watch the storytime here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist

Getting ready to apply for college in the middle of a pandemic? Check out our college prep tutorial that our teen volunteers have put together, and learn about the various resources our library has to offer. Watch that video and all of our programs on our Youtube channel (click the link in the bio to view and subscribe). #chulavistalibrary #chulavistapubliclibrary #collegeprep #jobresourcesatthelibrary #careerdevelopment #storytime #bilingualstorytime

Owen’s best friend is a blanket named Fuzzy. They play, eat, and nap together. But some think they shouldn’t be friends anymore, especially when he starts school. Will Owen let go of his best friend? Find out as Ms. Stacy reads Owen by Kevin Henkes (with permission from Greenwillow Books). After that, learn how to make your own Fuzzy with just a few items! To watch the video with computer-generated closed-captioning, click here: https://youtu.be/ti4deW-kvXc #CVPLatHOME #Storytime