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Children of all ages will enjoy this creative and engaging presentation, at the Rancho Peñasquitos Branch Library, by a professional storyteller about the life and colonial times of the first president of the United States, George Washington.   

Rosalind Cottingham, personal chef and owner of Something's Cooking, will host this special event at the Logan Heights Branch Library, in celebration of Black History Month.

This family-friendly performance at the Carmel Valley Branch Library will explore the life and music of Samuel Barber, one of America's greatest composers of art songs, with narration by Joanne Regenhardt, songs by soprano Janelle DeStefano, and piano by James Frimmer.     

A showing of the documentary “The Lemon Grove Incident,” with a talk by Professor John Valdez of Palomar College at the Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Branch Library.

Children ages seven and up will let their imaginations soar as they take part in this hands-on drawing and painting class at the Kensington-Normal Heights Branch Library.

Children and teens can make home-made Valentine's Day cards or decorate cookies for their special someone at this crafts session at the La Jolla/Riford Branch Library.

Whether you're an urban farmer, a regular at the farmers market or savor the flavors of fresh, local cuisine, join Farmstead Chef's award-winning authors Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko as they share simple tips for homegrown and homemade cooking at the Pacific Beach/Taylor Branch Library.

Dr. Ron Shaheen, a former staff lecturer with the San Diego Opera, presents this informative and engaging presentation at the Central Library.

How much do you really know about your family? Gain valuable knowledge about your family and yourself during this free seminar at the University Community Branch Library.

Whether you are looking to connect with family or friends, help your business increase its social media presence or want to know more about what your children are doing online, this free workshop at the North University Community Branch Library will walk you through the basics of the online social media website, Facebook. 

Meet local author Brenda J. Tolbert and hear a reading of her work at this free event at the Mountain View/Beckwourth Branch Library. Attendees will receive a copy of the book while supplies last.  

From the primitive nudist colony of the 1935 Exposition to today's glorious Butterfly Garden, explore the changing face of one of Balboa Park's uniquely beautiful gardens in this free presentation at the Point Loma/Hervey Branch Library.

Dr. María de la Luz Reyes, editor of Words Were All We Had: Becoming Biliterate Against All Odds, will discuss this collection of personal narratives by a generation of Latino scholars whose early schooling was marked by attempts to stifle their native bilingualism.

Join the 2012 featured authors Zohreh Ghahremani, Alan Brennert and Luis Alberto Urrea at this special community kickoff celebration at the Joe and Vi Jacobs Center, featuring author presentations, panel discussions, cultural performances and more.