Battle of the Books
Fiction vs. Nonfiction
Let your voice be heard!
What happens when your favorite fiction and nonfiction series face off against on another? Con Winnie-the-Pooh hold his own against the Eyewitness books? Are the Berenstain Bears any match for the Magic Tree House Fact Trackers? You decide.
Here's how it works. Through a series of votes, we will narrow the list of sixteen fiction and nonfiction nominees to one grand champion. Visit the library throughout... Continue Reading >
These presentations are part of the library’s Summer Reading Program*, which includes fun events, great reads, and a chance to win books and other prizes. Sign up here, starting June 1. Family-friendly shows will take place on Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. all summer long, and last approximately 45 minutes.
Joe Gandelman, the
Ventriloquist
Wednesday, June 19, 2:30-3:15
Join us for this entertaining program for all ages. Joe’s show features a big cast of characters and comedy from beginning to... 
Want a quick reference for the youth weekly recurring activities and one time special events over the next 3 months? Click Summer Reading Program 2019 Tri-fold to download and print.
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The companion 2018, "One Book" chosen for kids is "Blue Sky, White Stars." It is a picture book written by Sarvinder Naberhaus and illustrated by New York Times bestselling and Caldecott-honor winning artist Kadir Nelson. "Deceptively simple verses pair with richly evocative images of American history, landscape, and people."
One Book, One San Diego is our region's premiere literary program, presented in partnership between KPBS and over 80 public libraries, service organizations and educational institutions. Now in its 12th year, the purpose is... 