We hope everyone is staying cool and enjoying a terrific summer.
Our Summer Reading Program June 1 – Aug. 31 is well under way. Have you registered yet? Don’t delay, register today and start reading and earning some terrific prizes including a free book! Enjoy your summer!
Aug. 12 school begins! Best of luck to everyone parents, teachers & students. Have a terrific year. Happy Reading!
Cool Zone
Benjamin Library is a participating Cool Zone. Visit any of the participating locations during normal business hours and refresh.
August programs at the library…
Summer Reading Closing Program
Zovargo Animal Encounters
Monday, Aug. 5 @ 3 p.m.
Come and learn about the animals and then enjoy a yummy ice cream treat to celebrate summer.
American Red Cross Blood Drive Mobile will be at Allied Gardens Benjamin Branch Library in the parking lot.
Friday, Aug. 9 from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Please consider a donation for this much needed resource.
Visit these helpful sites for more information about donating.
Red Cross App: redcrossblood.org/blood-donor-app.html
Donor eligibility: redcrossblood.org/…/eligibility-criteria…
Rapid Pass: redcrossblood.org/…/manage…/rapidpass.html
Storytime at the Allied Community Garden
Saturday, Aug. 10 @ 10:30 a.m.
Meet us the garden for a fun story-time all about bugs!
San Diego Oasis
Do You Own Your Stuff or Does Your Stuff OWN You?
Saturday, Aug. 24 @ 1 p.m.
Learn insights into the impact of clutter with practical takeaways and humor infused knowledge to help you with the downsizing process. Come and bring a friend.
Memoir Writing Workshop-Reminiscence, Recollections and the Pen
Thursdays Aug. 15 – Sept. 19 @ noon
A fun interactive six-week course. Do you have a story inside you that you’ve always wanted to tell? Join us for a memoir workshop that will guide you on your writing journey. This is an introduction to the elements of good storytelling that will inspire you to begin to write your own story.
Space is limited. Register on line https://rb.gy/3v6m8q for the entire six week course.
Children’s Book Discussion Grades 4th-6th
Wednesday, Aug. 21 @ 3 p.m.
Title: Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
Join us for a lively discussion of this beloved Newberry Medal winner. Snacks will be available.
Outdoor Toddler Storytime
Wednesdays Aug. 14 & 28 @ 10:30 a.m.
Outdoor Preschool Storytime
Thursdays Aug. 8 & 22 @10:30 a.m.
Pajama Signing Storytime
Mondays Aug. 12, 19, & 26 @ 6 p.m. in the Community Room(Babies-Preschool)
Adult Book Discussion w/Dave
Title: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
Tuesday, Aug. 20 @ 1 p.m.
Title: The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood
Tuesday, Aug. 27 @ 6:30 p.m
Lego Club
Tuesdays @ 2:30 p.m.
Drop-In Saturday Craft
Saturdays @ 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Coming in September…
Employment Information Session
Presented by City of San Diego/ Personnel Department
Monday, Sept. 16 @ 12:30 p.m.
Considering a career with the City of San Diego but not sure where to start. The Employment Information Office session will include information about classified job applications, insight into the interviews, tips on submitting a strong application and more.
Editor’s note: This article was written by Branch Manager Ann Gomez.
Image courtesy of sandiego.gov/public-library/locations/allied-gardens-benjamin-library
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