Escondido Public Library
239 South Kalmia Street Escondido, CA 92025 760.839.4684
February 2019 Event Calendar @escondidolibrary SUNDAY
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MONDAY
1:00–5:00 p.m.
9:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
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WEDNESDAY
9:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
9:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
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FRIDAY
9:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
SATURDAY
9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
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Inclusive Art Club 4:00–5:00 p.m. All Ages
Lunar New Year Celebration: Bohua Youth Group Musicians 3:00–4:00 p.m. All Ages
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Baby Storytime at SDCDM 10:00–10:30 a.m. Pre-walkers–3 years
Escondido Writers Group 1:00–4:00 p.m. Adults
Baby Lapsit 10:30–11:30 a.m. Pre-walkers
Toddler Tales 10:30–11:30 a.m. Walkers–3 years
Rhymes & Reading Storytime 11:00–11:30 a.m. Ages 4–5
Virtual Reality @ the Library 5:00–6:30 p.m. Ages 13+
Knights Realm Chess Club 3:30–5:30 p.m. Ages 6–12
P.J. Storytime 6:00–6:30 p.m. Ages 5–12
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Baby Storytime at SDCDM 10:00–10:30 a.m. Pre-walkers–3 years
2 Tuesday Book Club The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood 5:30–6:45 p.m. Adults
Baby Lapsit 10:30–11:30 a.m. Pre-walkers
Toddler Tales 10:30–11:30 a.m. Walkers–3 years
Paws For Reading 3:30-4:30 p.m. Ages 5–12
Library Board of Trustees Meeting 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Inclusive Art Club 4:00–5:00 p.m. All Ages
2nd Saturday Concert Series Presents: Lindsay White 3:00–4:30 p.m. All Ages
Teen Advisory Board 3:30–5:00 p.m. Ages 12–18
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Read to a Dragon 2:30–4:00 p.m. Ages 5–12
Knights Realm Chess Club 3:30–5:30 p.m. Ages 6–12
Safe Space Escondido 4:15–5:45 p.m. Ages 12–18
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Presidents Day
Escondido Writers Group 1:00–4:00 p.m. Adults
Baby Lapsit 10:30–11:30 a.m. Pre-walkers
Toddler Tales 10:30–11:30 a.m. Walkers–3 years
½ Price Sale in the Friends Bookshop!
½ Price Sale in the Friends Bookshop!
TeenTasticFunTime 4:00–6:00 p.m. Ages 12–18
San Diego Comic-Con Adult Graphic Novel Book Club 6:00–7:30 p.m.
All Library Facilities Closed
Virtual Reality @ the Library 5:00–6:30 p.m. Ages 13+
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P.J. Storytime 6:00–6:30 p.m. Ages 5–12
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Rhymes & Reading Storytime 11:00–11:30 a.m. Ages 4–5
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Baby Lapsit 10:30–11:30 a.m. Pre-walkers
A Seuss-eriffic Reader's Theater 3:30–4:30 p.m. All Ages
Paws For Reading 3:30-4:30 p.m. Ages 5–12
Rincón Literario Bilingual Book Club All This I Will Give to You/Todo esto te daré by Dolores Redondo 10:30–12:00 p.m. Adults
Love Your Heart Free Blood Pressure Screening Thursday, February 14 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Outside portico
All events are free and open to the public. Programs are sponsored by Friends of the Escondido Public Library.
Children’s program space and supplies may be limited. Groups of 10 or more should contact 760.839.5456 to make arrangements.
Escondido Public Library
239 South Kalmia Street Escondido, CA 92025 760.839.4684
February 2019 Event Calendar Children MONDAYS
All events take place in the Turrentine Room unless otherwise stated.
TUESDAYS
Rhymes & Reading P.J. Storytime February 5 & 19 Storytime February 4, 11, & 25 11:00–11:30 a.m. Ages 4–5
Stories and activities to help preschoolers prepare for kindergarten. Seating is limited, arrive early for a spot!
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THURSDAYS
FRIDAYS
Baby Lapsit
Toddler Tales
Inclusive Art Club
February 6, 13, 20, & 27
6:00–6:30 p.m. Ages 5–12
10:30–11:30 a.m. Pre-walkers
Wear your P.J.s and bring your favorite stuffed animal to this evening storytime.
Knights Realm Chess Club
WEDNESDAYS
Babies from birth to walking and their parents/caregivers enjoy great books, lively songs, and rhymes. Seating is limited, arrive early for a spot!
Paws For Reading
February 7, 14, 21, & 28 10:30–11:30 a.m. Walkers–3 years Toddlers and their parents/caregivers enjoy interactive bilingual stories and action songs. Seating is limited, arrive early for a spot!
February 4, 11, & 25 3:30–5:30 p.m. Ages 6–12
February 14 2:30–4:00 p.m. Ages 5–12
Learn to play or challenge your friends. All levels welcome!
Read aloud to certified Love on a Leash pet therapy dogs for fun or to help improve reading skills. Preregistration is required: escondidolibrary.org/ register
Read aloud to bearded dragons for fun or to help improve reading skills. Preregistration is required: escondidolibrary.org/ register
February 4, 11, & 25 10:00–10:30 a.m. Pre-walkers–3 years
TEEN ADVISORY BOARD Wednesday, February 6 • 3:30–5:00 p.m. Turrentine Room • Ages 12–18
Earn community service hours by getting involved at the library. Make new friends, participate in special events, and assist with planning amazing stuff for teens.
Thursday, February 14 • 4:15–5:45 p.m. Turrentine Room • Ages 12–17 Meet up with other LGBT+ and Allied youth in a safe and friendly space to be yourself, meet new people and participate in craft activities. All facilitators are volunteers for the North County LGBTQ Resource Center’s Project Youth.
Wednesday, February 20 • 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Turrentine Room • Ages 12–18
Bring your friends to this monthly teen event and enjoy a safe place to hang out, have fun, and make some new friends.
A Seuss-eriffic Reader's Theater February 28 3:30–4:30 p.m. All Ages
Join the Escondido Public Library Youth Staff at the SDCDM for a Baby Storytime! Start their love of reading early. The Museum is located at 320 North Broadway.
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Children of all ages and abilities enjoy stories and create art from favorite picture books.
Read to a Dragon
February 13 & 27 3:30–4:30 p.m. Ages 5–12
Baby Storytime at San Diego Children's Discovery Museum
February 1 & 15 4:00–5:00 p.m. All Ages
Wish Dr. Seuss a happy birthday with a storytime featuring whimsical tales, silly songs, and positively Seuss-ical crafts!
Adults
All Ages
Escondido Writers Group Lunar New Year Celebration: Tuesday, February 5 & 19 1:00–4:00 p.m. • Board Room
Bohua Youth Group Musicians
Saturday, February 2 • 3:00–4:00 p.m. Writers of all genres are invited to read Turrentine Room their work and receive group critiques in a The Bohua Youth Group actively assists friendly and comfortable environment. in building and growing the close knit community of Chinese cultural nd appreciation. Their mission is to spread awareness of Chinese culture and music Tuesday, February 12 • 5:30–6:45 p.m. and inspiring others by strengthening Board Room the bridge between Western and The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood. Chinese cultures. Reserve a copy from the Library’s catalog!
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Tuesday Book Club
Rincon Literario Bilingual Book Club
Saturday, February 23 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. • Turrentine Room
2nd Saturday Concert Series Presents Lindsay White
Saturday, February 19 • 3:00–4:30 p.m. Turrentine Room
All This I Will Give to You/Todo esto te daré by Dolores Redondo. Reserve a copy from You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll call your therapist. An award-winning musician the Library’s catalog! who has opened for notable acts like David Crosby, The Lone Bellow, and Steve Poltz, White has earned recognition from Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Kerrville Folk Festival, Guitar World, and American Songwriter Magazine.
Ages 13+
Tuesdays, February 5 & 19 5:00–6:30 p.m. Collaboration Corner (1st Floor) Step into virtual worlds using the Library’s Oculus Rift Virtual Reality equipment! Interact with unusual creatures and explore familiar and otherworldly landscapes.
