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Dear Library supporter,
As many of us stop to consider our New Years resolutions, spending less, saving more, helping others, staying fit and learning something new top the list. The Library is making it easy to accomplish all this and more in 2012 with free classes and services, including information on saving for retirement or college, job search workshops, music and art classes, and hundreds of fun children's programs. Take a look at the events below and stop by your branch library today to get started on a successful 2012.
Here's wishing you a happy, healthy and reading-filled new year!
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Library Hours
  All City Library locations will be closed January 1 and 2 for New Years. For details on library hours, please see the complete Holiday Hours schedule.
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Discovering Your Library:
Wangenheim Rare Books Room
 The elegant Wangenheim Rare Books Room, on the Central Library's third floor, contains a collection of rare books, manuscripts and artifacts illustrating the development of books in all its aspects - paper making, book binding, book illustration, and the history of printing. It spans more than 4,000 years.
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Free eBooks
at the Library
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New Library Creates Local Jobs
 A recent Union-Tribune article reports that the New Central Library project is one of the few major infrastructure projects under way in San Diego, with more than 100 construction workers on the site at any given time. Learn more about how the project is benefiting the community now and for decades to come.
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See the Progress
Construction for the New Central Library continues on time and on budget, with construction already beginning on the final floor. Stay up-to-date on the progress of this
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Stay Connected
The Library and Foundation are always looking to stay connected with patrons and supporters. Be sure to follow the Foundation on Facebook for the latest Library
news and fun events.
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Shop to Support Your Library
Good news for online users, now you can support your library simply by shopping online or performing internet searches, with no cost to you. Select the San Diego Public Library on Good Search and Good Shop and let the giving begin! |
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Issues Impacting
Your Library
Stay up-to-date on news and issues impacting the Library with the free Friends Advocacy Network e-newsletter. Receive updates about Library issues and help deliver the library's message. To join, select "Friends Advocacy Network" here. |
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Friends of the Library
Book Sales
The Friends of the Library
hold regular book sales to support their local library.
January 7
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. San Carlos Branch
January 6, 7, 10
Library hours 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. North Clairemont Branch
January 21
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Mission Hills Branch
January 21
8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
University Heights, Lower Level
Weekly Sales Friday, Sunday Wednesday, Saturday Tuesday, Saturday Daily Sales
During Library hours: Balboa, Allied Gardens/Benjamin, Carmel Mountain Ranch, Carmel Valley, City Heights, Clairemont, College-Rollando, Kensington- Normal Heights, La Jolla, Logan Heights, Malcolm X/Valencia Park, Mira Mesa, Mission Valley, North Clairemont, North Univ. Comm., North Park, Oak Park, Ocean Beach, Otay Mesa, Paradise Hills, Pt. Loma, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Peñasquitos, San Ysidro, Scripps Miramar Ranch, Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa, Skyline Hills, Tierrasanta, Univ. Community and University Heights.
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Brought to you by: San Diego, CA 92101
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 Remembering Library Hero
John McAllister
It is with deep regret we announce John McAllister, President of the Friends of the San Diego Public Library, passed away on December 2. John was a longtime Library supporter and advocate, serving as President of the Friends of the San Diego Public Library since 2009. Recently, John helped head successful community-wide efforts to maintain public funding to the Library system. For more information, or to make a gift to the Library in John's memory, please visit here.
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 Libraries Change Lives:
Volunteer Spotlight
With more than 30 years experience in human resources and career coaching, Dr. Sanchez is volunteering to help Library patrons successfully navigate the difficult job market. Read more.
Everybody has a story, what's yours?
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 Drought-Tolerant Gardening
Originally developed for drought-afflicted areas, the principles of drought-tolerant gardening today have an ever broadening appeal. With water now considered an expensive and limited resource, all landscaping projects can benefit from this alternative. The plants have a wide variety of looks - almost any landscaping style can be achieved.
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Introduction to Humanistic Judaism
"Israel and Zionism" is the 9th class in kahal Am's stimulating 10-part series on the History and Philosophy of Humanistic Judaism. Even if you have not attended previous classes you may join this class because each class subject can stand alone. The class includes a video lecture by Rabbi Sherwin T. Wine followed by a question and answer session.
Time: 10 a.m.
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Teen Council Informational Session
Calling all dedicated, reliable teens. Looking for a way to help shape your library and community, while gaining valuable leadership skills for your college applications? Come learn more about the Valencia Park/Malcolm X Branch Library's Teen Council! Find out what a Teen Council is, the types of activities it does and how you can join.
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The World's Greatest Buildings 
Determining the very quality of our environments, architecture helps us meet our personal and communal needs. Guests will enjoy this visual presentations spanning domestic space making to the evolution of the skyscraper. Examples by Thomas Jefferson, Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Kahn and others will be highlighted
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 Artist Talk: Michael Wheelden
Artist Michael Wheelden will discuss his exhibit "Panted Desert," currently on display at the Pacific Beach/Taylor Branch Library. The long-awaited exhibit brings a new twist to the subject that Wheelden has been exploring for decades: the vernacular residential architecture common to the region's older neighborhoods.
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Yuko Maruyama Jazz Trio
Trained in Japan as a classical pianist, Yuko earned a master's degree in jazz studies from USC. In her compositions and performance she often incorporates Latin rhythms, clever harmony and melodic structure, while maintaining the traditional flavors of jazz.
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Cello and Bass Duo
Enjoy this special performance by Bassist Jory Herman and Cellist Chia-Ling Chien of the San Diego Symphony. The duo will play a variety of classical and contemporary pieces.
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American Guitar Favorites
Guitarists Arthur Golden and Chan Jenuine will get your feet tapping and hands clapping in this high-energy performance of American blues, ragtime and contemporary songs arranged for finger-picking.
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Job Search Workout
Career Counselor Doug Elliot has over 24 years of experience helping San Diegans with their career planning and job search needs. Adults are invited to this dynamic two-session workshop (January 18 and 25) to strengthen their job search skills and exercise their work plan.
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Children's Author Talk: Lily Birmingham 
The Adventures of Fearless Girls, written by Lily Birmingham, is based on Birmingham's childhood in Taiwan and tells fun stories of elementary school kids that are full of Chinese cultural content and universal children's experiences.
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Signing Story Time 
Author Monta Bryant will lead parents and their young babies in this fun and dynamic signing story time. These classes help encourage bonding and communication by children that are ready, but can't quite bridge the gap to full speech.
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Aging and Exercise 
Learn how exercise can help you stay healthy and independent as you age. Exercise Physiologist Russell Rowe will teach adults over 50 how to exercise safely, stay motivated and maintain good nutrition. Sample exercises will be provided to help get you started!
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Celebrate Year of the Dragon 
Occupying the fifth position in the Chinese Zodiac, the Dragon is the mightiest of the signs, symbolizing dominance and ambition. Children of all ages will enjoy this fun, hand-on presentation about the Chinese New Year and Dragon sign with Priscilla Echeverria of the San Diego Chinese Historical Museum.
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 Opera Insights: Salome
Dr. Ron Shaheen, a former staff lecturer with San Diego Opera, presents this informative and engaging presentation integrating historical and cultural background, music analysis, plot synopsis, and CD and DVD selections about Richard Strauss' Salome.
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Health Info Online: Alternative to Google
When faced with a recent medical diagnosis, the amount of available information online can often be overwhelming. Join Kathy Quinn, Library Director of the Dr. William C. Herrick Community Health Care Library, for this informative talk on how to find reliable, accurate and authoritative health information on the Internet.
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Computers and Internet 101 
Basic computer skills are now an important tool to getting a job, staying connecting with friends and family, and keeping up-to-date on the latest health and wellness information. Gain basic skills such as navigating web sites, printing and using email at this free workshop. Contact the Library to register.
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Rare Book Talk and Appraisal 
Head to the attic and garage and finally learn whether or not those old books you have are valuable. Craig Marshall will discuss what makes a book valuable and give one free appraisal.
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 California Consort
The 2012 Winter/Spring Concert Series will begin with a performance by the California Consort, San Diego's classical powerhouse. Music lovers will delight in this rare performance of both Schubert's famous "Trout" Quintet from 1819 and Johann Nepomuk Hummel's lesser-known Piano Quintet.
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Q&A with the San Diego Police 
Come and meet Officer Mercado, a local Community Relations Officer from the San Diego Police Department. Officer Mercado will provide public safety tips, neighborhood news and answer questions and concerns.
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Did you get a new eBook reader for the holidays? The Library has you covered with: 
