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San Diego Public Library celebrates the contributions refugees from San Diego and throughout the world have madewhether it be delicious food, fashion or a scientific discovery! We're calling on students K-12 to participate in a poster contest that recognizes and celebrates the ways that refugees contribute to our local communities. PIck up poster paper, crayons and markers at our library and any other SDPL location offering services. Later, a grand prize winner will be selected and will get an art set and sketchbook! For the full rules: sandiego.librarymarket.com//world-refugee-experience-poste

In the year 1940 the world stood on the threshold of many if not most of the astounding advances in the field of medicine. Since then three generations of physicians and scientists have performed surgery on infants still in the womb, restored vision and hearing to the blind and deaf, eliminated through drugs and vaccines diseases that killed tens of millions of children every year and made organ transplants routine. Join us as we describe these and many other medical marvels that were once in the realm of science fiction. Register for this Thursday's FREE lecture with San Diego Oasis at: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com//lectures-library-your-

Watchdog journalism shines a light on the dirt that companies, boardrooms and officials try to hide. For our next Media Literacy program, "How Watchdog Journalism Shapes your Life," learn more about this important facet of journalism. It's happening May 20 at 6 p.m. Registration is open: bit.ly/newsliteracy

The largest volcanic eruption in North American history took place on May 18, 1980, when Mt. St. Helens exploded and sent its upper thousand feet flying over the Washington state countryside. This slide presentation, most of it original photos taken by the speaker, will take you back to the time of the eruption and the consequences that followed. Join this FREE Zoom lecture with San Diego Oasis on Wednesday, May 19 from 6 - 7 p.m. Registration at: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com//lectures-library-Explo

Bob's got another podcast out. Hear all about this year's How-To Festival San Diego event from lead organizer and Rancho Peñasquitos Library branch manager Adrianne. Tune in: buzzsprout.com/1729115/8472183

Author Talk on Education PBS Books, in partnership with the ASALH: Association for the Study of African American Life and History, presents their author Jarvis Givens, and scholars Cornel West and Brandon Terry discussing the history of Black education in the United States inspired by Givens’ new book "Fugitive Pedagogy: Carter G. Woodson and the Art of Black Teaching." Join this Facebook Live event today at 8pm ET.

Take a virtual trip to Kokowanda Bay this Thursday, February 11 with Ruth and Emilia for an upcoming concert! This is your last chance to join in on their singing, dancing and having some fun onscreen, so don't miss out. Register at: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com//kokowanda-bay-ruth-and

In anticipation of the Decameron Project going live this upcoming Monday, we're going Behind the Desk and delving into the story that started it allThe Decameron! Written during the time the infamous Black Death swept through Italy in the 14th century, it contains 100 stories-in-a-story and features folks from all walks of life. What is The Decameron Project? In 2020, we called out for short stories loosely centered around the pandemic and many authors submitted. A judging panel of folks from San Diego Public Library, Write out Loud, La Jolla Historical Society and San Diego Writers, Ink. selected 100 to be published, printed and even some to be performed later this month! Learn more about it here: sandiego.gov/public-library/decameron-project

The Amazing Dana will be going live tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. on the SDPL Virtual Hub! facebook.com/groups/sdplvirtual

We've got a lot going on this month! Whether it is our Black History Month programming, performers on the SDPL Virtual Hub or our partnership with San Diego Children's Discovery Museum to bring your free activity kits, these goodies are all free and we welcome all our patrons to participate. Interested in the programs Emily mentioned? Sign up now! Reconciling 1619 and 1776 in American History: The Debate over the Soul of a Nation | Thursday, February 25 | 6:30 p.m.... Register Here: crowdcast.io/e/pdpw9qos/register Youth Author Event: The NY Times 1619 Project and Why Slavery Matters | Friday, February 26, 2021 | 4:00 p.m. Register Here: sandiego.librarymarket.com//youth-author-event-ny-times-16 Ruth & Emilia Virtual Concerts at SDPL | Thursday, February 11 | 3:30 p.m. Register Here: sandiego.librarymarket.com/ev/kokowanda-bay-ruth-and-emilia For more about what we're doing for Black History Month: sandiego.gov/SDPLblackhistory Which libraries are handing out activity kits and commemorative cards? Check if your local library is listed for in-person or pickup services: sandiego.gov/pickupservice

Join the San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum for their next FREE family-fun Roots event on Thursday, February 11 at 4 p.m.! Also, learn how to get one of their limited edition Roots: Thailand kits while supplies last. #sdcdm

We've got a winner! Take a look at Sahithi's design for our commemorative Black History Month Library card. These cards are AVAILABLE now! Read more about it: sandiego.gov/sdplblackhistory Want to sign up for a new library card? This design is now available for folks getting new library cards or wanting to replace their current one at any of our 25 libraries offering limited in-person or contactless pickup services. Supplies are limited to what is on hand.