Author Archive
KPBS and San Diego Public Library are proud to present The Sandcastle Girls by New York Times bestselling novelist Chris Bohjalian.
The Sandcastle Girls is a multi-generational tale that spans nearly 100 years. It is initially set in Syria during World War I and focuses on the Armenian Genocide. “These days it is very important for me to tell people that I am the grandson of two Middle Eastern immigrants,” Bohjalian said. “We are a nation of refugees and immigrants.... Continue Reading >
July, 2017 Thank you for supporting City investments in your Library Dear Library Advocate, Now that the new City fiscal year 2018 budget is in place, we wanted to thank you for being an effective Library advocate. You make a real difference by attending public hearings and contacting the Mayor and Councilmembers to let them know how critical Library services are to you and your community. These efforts pay dividends. In a lean budget year for San Diego, this budget... Continue Reading >
Read books and win prizes in the 94th Annual Summer Reading Program! Open to children, teens and adults, the program runs from June 15 through August 15. This year's theme is Reading by Design. Click on 2017 Summer Reading Program for additional information about reading goals, prizes, and how to register. Registration began on June 15. Ask our staff for help if you need assistance registering or finding a book.
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Temporary branch closure:
The branch will be CLOSED between Monday, June 12 and Friday, June 23 for the completion of the installation of the new radio frequency identification (RFID) system at the San Carlos Branch Library.
The branch will REOPEN on Saturday, June 24.
During the closure:
There will be NO programs or patron use of library materials at the San Carlos Branch between June 12-23.
You may continue to return your materials to our branch using the outside drop slots... Continue Reading >
City-wide winners of the 20th Annual "Writing for Literacy Essay Contest" were announced April 27, at the Balboa Park Club. Pershing Middle School student, Caroline Beail was one of the four City-wide 8th grade winners. Beail chose To Kill a Mockingbird, as the one book she would save if all other books in the world were to be destroyed. In 2013, as a fourth grader at Dailard Elementary, Beail was also a City-wide winner in that division. She appears here... Continue Reading >