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Here are some things to know about getting the vaccine from the reaction you might have to precautions you still need to take.

#Toreros, Downtown San Diego is a work of art! #LifeInSanDiego @bella.n.chloe

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Losing weight to improve your health is the first step. Maintaining your healthy weight is equally as important. Certified health coach Kim Smith shares 10 healthy tips to help lose unwanted weight and keep it off. #HealthyWeightWeek

Together we've traveled through time to revisit the past Decade in Review, which brings us to the current day... and future! 2021 2021 marks a monument...al year for #SDMA programs and events with the biennial return of the Museum's longest running program, Young Art, the 40th Year of Art Alive , new, never-before-seen exhibitions including"Everything You See Could Be A Lie: Photorealistic Drawings by Ana de Alvear," and much more! The #SanDiegoMuseumofArt’s biennial student exhibition Young Art has the extraordinary distinction of being the longest running program in the history of the Museum: Young Art 2021 is the 46th celebration over a span of 90 years. Young Art is a juried exhibition that features the finest examples of artwork created by Kindergarten through 12th grade students in #SanDiegoCounty. Art Alive returns in 2021 for its milestone 40th anniversary year. The Museumwillbloomagain in a kaleidoscope of color,complete with new programs.Fragrant florals created by talented designers inspired by masterpieces of the collection offer a fantastic feast for the eyes in the galleries for this long weekend of fun activities and brilliant color. Art Alive provides essential support for the Museum’s exhibitions, education, and programs throughout the year. We look forward to celebrating this milestone year of Art Alive with you! Ana de Alvear is a multidisciplinary, Madrid-based artist known for her hyper-realistic drawn works of art. Opening June 2021. To submit student art to Young Art 2021: https://www.sdmart.org/young-art/ For more information on Art Alive 2021: https://www.sdmart.org/artalive2021/ Featured: Elizabeth Vega, Grade 5, Hilltop Drive Elementary, O'Keeffe Inspired Chalk Pastel Adobe, Drawing, Young Art 2019. Beth O'Reilly AIFD, Rotunda Designer for Art Alive 2021 Ana de Alvear. "In the forced vortex - Black," 2015-2016. Color pencil on paper, 275 5/8 x 118 1/8 inches. Courtesy of the artist. #callforart #callforartists #youngart #highschoolart #middleschoolart #elementaryart #kindergartenart #youngartists #SDMAyourWay #artAlive #ArtAlive2021 #SanDiego #BalboaPark #anadealvear

We at the Sullivan Family Baseball Research Center would like to acknowledge the late, great Henry Louis Aaron, AKA Hank Aaron and his vast contributions to the... game of baseball and beyond. The BRC has long collected materials detailing his life and storied career. You can find these titles and more by visiting our catalog at www.SanDiegoLibrary.org. #RIPHankAaron #TheSullivanFamilyBaseballResearchCenter #SABR #TedWilliamsSABR See more

Attention High Schoolers! Scholarship Information to check out!

Have you ever wondered why artists use the genre of still life in the first place? Find out some of the reasons why in the latest SDMA Tutorial on still... lifes and get inspired to make your own with guidance from Museum Educator Ms. Sheena Dowling! Recommended Age Range: School aged kids, beginners, or families You will need: -3 objects -Paper -Pencil -Coloring tool- crayon, marker, colored pencil (optional) Share your creations using #SDMAstillLifeChallenge for a chance to get featured! #SDMA #SDMAyourWay #SDMAtutorial #VirtualSDMA #SDMAatPlay #tutorial #arttutorial #stilllife #howtodraw #drawingtutorial #drawing101 #sketchart #sketchbook #sketcheveryday #sketchbookart #drawdaily #museumeducation #arteducation

Are you feeling overwhelmed with your homework? Brainfuse can help! Use your library card to connect with a FREE online tutor. #brainfuse #helpnow #whatlibrariesdo #BrainfuseCommunity #onlinelearning, #distancelearninghelp #homeworkhelp

Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights is just around the corner! Join Ms. Ratna for a special bilingual storytime in Hindi and English as we celebrate Diwali, w...hich is on November 14th this year! Ms. Ratna is reading Deepak's Diwali, written by Divya Karwal and illustrated by Doreen Lang. It's about a boy named Deepak and how his Diwali is going to be. You can also request the book on our online catalog here: https://sandiego.bibliocommons.com/item/show/417697161 Special thanks to Mantralingua Limited for allowing Ms. Ratna to share Deepak's Diwali with us! See more

Southeast San Diego Map Colored pencil, marker on paper By: Isauro Amigable Inocencio, Jr. We got a lot of submissions this past week! Take a look at this en...try from Inocencio of Chula Vista Public Library. As part of our 2020 #OneBookOneSanDiego programming, submissions have the chance to win cash prizes, thanks to the generosity of the Friends of the San Diego Public Library. There's not much time left! We're accepting submissions from residents of San Diego County. Young or old, amateur or professional, all are welcome to participate! Visit our #OneBook website for complete rules and submission guidelines: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/onebook#undefined

Pride cards still available at the Linda Vista Library!

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Celebrating Autumn at the Linda Vista Library Curbside Pickup! Open Monday thru Saturday from 9:30am to 5:30pm. Closed between 1-2pm for cleaning.