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Join us on Free Second Sunday for our free family series, Play Day! Based on Maren Hassinger's sculpture, "Wallflower" (1975), use pantyhose, polyfill, and tissue paper to create charms that celebrate creativity and personal expression. These materials also connect Hassinger to her collaborator Senga Nengudi, whose work, "Water Composition I" (1969-70, 2020) will be featured in our upcoming exhibition "For Dear Life," opening on September 19. Art Activity: Create plush refrigerator magnets inspired by Maren Hassinger. Schedule: At 11 a.m., explore works from MCASD's permanent with a kid friendly tour. At 12:30 p.m., listen to stories, songs, and rhymes in Storytime with Librarian on the Go, Ms. Katia Graham From 11a.m. - 2 p.m., enjoy music by a DJ RatTrap, a cozy book nook, sketching with water, and book recommendations from the Librarian on the Go *Museum admission is free from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. for all visitors, with Play Day offerings happening between 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. No RSVPs are required for Play Day admission. Únete a nosotros el domingo 15 de septiembre para crear imanes de felpa para la nevera inspirados en Maren Hassinger. Basados en su escultura Alhelí (1975), utiliza pantimedias, polyfill y papel de seda para crear colgantes que celebren la creatividad y la expresión personal. Estos materiales también conectan a Hassinger con su colaboradora Senga Nengudi, cuya obra Composición de Agua I (1969-70, 2020) se presenta en nuestra próxima exposición For Dear Life, que se inaugura el 19 de septiembre. 11 a.m. - Explore el arte a través de un recorrido para niños por las esculturas de la colección permanente del museo. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Utiliza alambre, pantimedias y polyfill para crear tu propio imán de nevera inspirado en Maren Hassinger. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Disfruta de la música de DJ RatTrap, ponte cómodo con un libro en el rincón de los libros, dibuja con agua y recibe recomendaciones de libros del bibliotecario itinerante. 12:30 p.m. - Escucha cuentos, canciones y rimas en la Hora del Cuento con la Bibliotecaria itinerante, la Sra. Katia Graham. La entrada al museo es gratuita de 11 a.m. a 5 p.m., con ofertas del Día del Juego entre las 11 a.m. y las 2 p.m.

PEEC is a free program for teens, who are interested in art-making as an enrichment activity that goes beyond making crafts. The aim of the program is to provide a space for youth to create art, share stories, collaborate, explore, and identify new ways to use art in their lives. The Athenaeum offers facilities, resources, guidance, instruction, and support. The open studio program includes a rotation of multidisciplinary art instructors offering workshops in their respective fields, as well as curricular activities that involve the use of the Athenaeum library resources as a starting point for projects. Activities include drawing, painting, research, and introduction to various media. The program is free and teens can register. For additional information, please call (858) 454-5872 or email us at peec@ljathenaeum.org. The main venue for the program is the Athenaeum’s art studio at 1008 Wall Street, entrance on Girard Avenue.

PEEC is a free program for teens, who are interested in art-making as an enrichment activity that goes beyond making crafts. The aim of the program is to provide a space for youth to create art, share stories, collaborate, explore, and identify new ways to use art in their lives. The Athenaeum offers facilities, resources, guidance, instruction, and support. The open studio program includes a rotation of multidisciplinary art instructors offering workshops in their respective fields, as well as curricular activities that involve the use of the Athenaeum library resources as a starting point for projects. Activities include drawing, painting, research, and introduction to various media. The program is free and teens can register. For additional information, please call (858) 454-5872 or email us at peec@ljathenaeum.org. The main venue for the program is the Athenaeum’s art studio at 1008 Wall Street, entrance on Girard Avenue.

The bodies of four Israeli hostages are to be returned late Wednesday and more than 600 Palestinian prisoners and detainees freed during the last week of the current Gaza ceasefire deal.

Librarian on the Go is turning one! One! I would like to thank you all for the support by throwing you a party, librarian-style. Please join me on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 10 a.m. in the Balboa Park Ballroom. You can enjoy a professional hula performance, reading surprises, and snacks and refreshments. Wear your librarian luau best. I will reveal what the most common reference request of the year has been and share a bit about the LOTG journey as well. Free and family friendly. Please bring your friends! RSVP via the events page at www.librarianonthego.com

The Geneva Conventions recently marked their 75th anniversary, yet the rules of war are being widely violated. NPR's Greg Myre reports from two ongoing wars, Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas.

All God’s critters and their caretakers are invited to gather for a special blessing. This year’s partner organization is the San Diego Humane Society - please bring items from their Wish List to help our furry friends in need: • Non-refrigerated pet food • New pet supplies (collars, litter, pee pads, flea medication, beds, brushes, treats, toys, etc.) • New or gently used blankets, pillow cases, flat sheets, towels • New or gently used X-pens • Clean and gently used fur items • Cardboard box tops/trays • Newspaper San Diego Humane Society on Instagram / Facebook / TikTok

Play, learn, explore, and discover during Kindergarten Readiness Camp at San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum! Going to school the first time can seem a little scary, but we are here to show you that learning with friends can be fun! Kindergarten Readiness Camp is designed for children ages 4-6 years old who are getting ready to enter Pre-Kindergarten, Transitional Kindergarten, or Kindergarten. Ages: Entering Pre-Kindergarten, Transitional Kindergarten, or Kindergarten (4* - 6 years old) Dates: August 5 - 9, 2024 Hours: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Last day of registration: July 22, 2024

Nancy Leftenant-Colon, who became the first Black nurse in the U.S. Army Air Corps after President Harry S. Truman desegregated it in 1948, has died at age 104.

This November, access to reproductive and sexual health care is on the ballot! Anti-abortion extremists want a nationwide abortion ban, and they aren’t stopping there —they’re coming after IVF, emergency contraception, the right to travel for care, and even birth control. Planned Parenthood Action Fund of the Pacific Southwest is working tirelessly to flip the House of Representatives, prevent further attacks on reproductive freedom, keep California a refuge for people seeking care, and inform and empower voters to fight for reproductive health and rights. Join Planned Parenthood Action Fund of the Pacific Southwest and support this critical work at POLITICS, SEX & COCKTAILS! 5 p.m. ALL ACCESS: Honorary Committee & Elected Official Reception 7 p.m. After Party