San Diego County Library

We have summer vibes for days! Sit by the pool and enjoy one of our summertime stories, available now with #LibbyApp at https://sdcl.overdrive.com/collection/1223131... #summer #summertime #beachreads #SDCL

Partner Spotlight The California Citizens Redistricting Commission (CRC) is looking for your input. Your input is vital to the success of the Commission. We need your Communities of Interest (COI) information to respect the boundaries of your communities during the redistricting process.... JULY 10th COI INPUT MEETING 10:00 AM 6:00 PM or upon closing of business Watch live: http://videossc.com/CRC/ Call-in number for public input: (877)853-5247 https://www.wedrawthelinesca.org/ https://www.wedrawthelinesca.org/july_10_coi_input_meeting https://drawmycacommunity.org/

Beyond race and class in the U.S., there is a powerful caste system that influences people’s lives and the nation’s fate. Beginning with slavery in 1619, Wilkerson details how caste would become the cornerstone of U.S. social, political, and economic policy. Check out the title with no wait: ... https://sdcl.overdrive.com/media/5257052 #bookofthemonth #caste #isabelwilkerson

This week’s Summer Learning Virtual Program is all about H2 OH! We’ll dive deep and meet some fantastic, finned friends with our wet and wild show, crafts, and special guests. Visit: http://sdcl.readsquared.com/missionspublic.aspx... #summer #summerlearning #SDCL

All San Diego County Library Branches will be closed tomorrow! See you soon. #SDCL

Happy Fourth of July from San Diego County Library! Enjoy one of our Red, White & Blue reads to celebrate Independence Day in style: https://sdcl.overdrive.com/collection/1223128... #fourthofjuly #independenceday #SDCL

No need to spend your days sweating in the kitchen! We have tons of cookbooks featuring chill recipes to taste your way through this hot, hot summer. https://sdcl.overdrive.com/collection/1215973... #SDCL #cooking #cookbooks #cookingathome #cookmypassion

Max always says goodnight to the moon before bed, but tonightthe moon is nowhere to be found! Black kitten Max goes on a quest to find it. Kathleen has more in this #BookShortThursday: https://my.nicheacademy.com/sdclbookshorts/course/25381... #kidsread #childrensbooks

A new website, a new logo, and a new computer system are coming to SDCL on July 14! Find out how this may affect you: sdcl.org/newchapter #SDCL #websitelaunch #newchapter

All County residents are encouraged to complete an online survey about Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS). Information collected from the survey will be used as a "report back" to the County Board of Supervisors identifying gaps and opportunities conveyed by the public about the PSPS program.

Remember, all San Diego County Library branches will be closed on Monday, July 5! #SDCL

Partner Spotlight - Want to become a more confident bike commuter? San Diego County Bicycle Coalition is hosting an #iCommuteSD program for a free Bike Commuting 202 class on Wed. 6/30 at 11 am. Learn about defensive maneuvers, how to carry gear on your bike, and ebike options. Register here: https://bit.ly/3y3KuYg

Photography is the perfect skill to learn while social distancing, this fall. Learn how to master your camera, for free with your SDCL card and with Lynda.com #Learn #Photography #SanDiego

Join I Love A Clean San Diego and the County of San Diego - Government for a VIRTUALLY hosted litter cleanup in Alpine this Saturday, October 24! We will collect trash from around the Alpine community to divert litter from the San Diego watershed!

Time to get spooked with Cassie! This week's Book Shorts is all about frightening, scary, chilling, age-appropriate stories for kids. https://my.nicheacademy.com/sdclbookshorts/course/15672 #bookshorts #getspooked #halloween #SanDiego #SDCL

Join us THIS FRIDAY, October 23rd at 1pm for a telebriefing focused on Rural Communities! -Halloween Guidance -COVID-19 testing -Flu shots... -Waste food prevention -Recovery and donation during COVID-19 Zoom link https://zoom.us/j/824793721 Or phone (669) 900-6833. ID: 824 793 721

Today is the day! SDCL and One Book, One San Diego Virtual Teen Event. This is the only One Book, One San Diego event that will include George Takei as well as the illustrator, writer and publisher of the 2020 selection. 10/22/20, 10:00 am Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/TCUESDCLFB... Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/TCUESDCLYT See more

Todas las sucursales de SDCL sirven como una ubicación oficial para la Entrega de Boletas de Voto-por-Correo para la Elección de 2020. Puede entregar su boleta de voto-por-correo firmada, sellada y fechada en cualquiera de nuestras sucursales. Los servicios de la biblioteca cambiarán temporalmente sus días para acomodar la votación mediante la Entrega de Boletas de Voto-por-Correo.

All SDCL branches are serving as an official Mail Ballot Drop Off location for the 2020 Election. Your signed, sealed, and dated mail ballot can be dropped off at any of our locations. To accommodate this, library services will temporarily change days.

Early voting has begun at the Registrar's office. We encourage older adults and people with underlying medical conditions to avoid crowded polling places by voting early. Wear your face mask and maintain social distance #VoteSaferSD #SDVOTE Learn more: https://www.sdvote.com/.../elections/in-person-voting.html

This week, we are celebrating the best friends there are - the Friends of the Library! The Friends of the Library are always there to support SDCL through book sales, fundraising, remodeling projects, and so much more. Thank you so much for all that you do. #friendsofthelibrary #friendsofthelibraryrock #sdcl

SDCL and One Book, One San Diego are proud to bring you our Virtual Teen Event for this year with KPBS. This is the only One Book, One San Diego event that will include George Takei as well as the illustrator, writer and publisher of the 2020 selection. 10/22/20, Thu., 10:00 am on KPBS Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/TCUESDCLFB Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/TCUESDCLYT ... Local students will be submitting questions for George Takei and the rest of the panel to answer. SDCL will post the recording on our website shortly after the live event.

Today is the deadline to register to vote. You must be registered to #vote if you want to cast a ballot in the Nov. 3 Presidential General Election. It only takes two minutes to register at sdvote.com #SDVOTE

Hard to believe because we are in San Diego but it is Fall! Get into the Fall mood with some seasonal magazines. Décor, food, trends and adventures await you at Libby. #Fall #magazine #SanDiego

Happy Book Shorts Friday! Today we are sharing Diverse Teen Graphic Novels presented by Irma ! Check out these great recommendations here: https://my.nicheacademy.com/sdclbookshorts/course/20267 #BookShortsFriday #SanDiego #BookRecommendation