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Taiwanese voted in a recall election Saturday to determine whether to oust about one-fifth of their lawmakers, a vote that could potentially reshape the power balance in the self-ruled island's legislature.

Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros is an annual global celebration that honors children and books. This year, Mission Valley Library will host a Día party focused on international fairy tales. Enjoy crafts, games, and face-painting! This program is recommended for babies through age 9. We encourage fairy tale costume attire! No registration is required. In addition, the San Diego State University Language Lab will offer speech and language resources for families. Special thanks to the Friends of the Mission Valley Library for financial support. Audience: Recommended for kids ages 0-9. Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/once-upon-library-celebrate-dia-fairy-tales-around-world-444727

Join us for two talks this Friday. At 1 p.m. "The Mingei International Museum" with Kristi Ehrig-Burgess, Lead Library and Archives Specialist. Learn about The Frances Hamilton White Art Reference Library at Mingei International Museum. A unique a public/private space adjacent to the exhibition galleries. Join us for an overview of the library’s five year transformation from hidden gem to accessible resource. At 2:30 p.m. "Fentanyl Project" with Steve Breen, Inewsource. Fentanyl is driving overdose deaths in San Diego and beyond. Steve Breen explores the problem and its human toll. Join us this and every Friday for fun, informative, inspired talks. Our 30th year. Come early for a good seat. Parking permits required lot 1B Visit: https://www.miracosta.edu/community/life.html

Learn how scientists track snakes in the wild using radio signals! Engage in hands-on activities using radio transmitters and receivers to track and record data (such as GPS coordinates, temperature) and use that data to learn about the local wildlife and habitat. Registration is required. Audience: Recommended for kids ages 8+. Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/animal-tracker-learn-how-track-snakes-using-radio-telemetry-430617

Interested in learning robotics and computer programming? Then this class is for you! Participants will learn to program the Micro:bit microcontroller, a fun hand-held computer used to make robots! In addition to being small and portable, Micro:bits interact with each other, allowing students to write programs with friends during this fun, educational, and physically active class, led by The League of Amazing Programmers. Registration is required! Audience: Recommended for kids ages 9-14. Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/introduction-robotics-using-microbits-429813

Get ready for a great discussion featuring a book targeted to middle schoolers. Plus enjoy snacks! A FREE copy of the selected book will be offered on a first-come, first served basis to those who plan to attend the club. This month we will discuss the book Hoot, by Carl Hiaasen. Audience: This program is recommended for tweens and teens ages 12-14 Location: Homeschool Resource Center Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/teen-book-club-409883

Enjoy a multicultural book and related craft focused on themes of diversity and inclusion, geared for kids ages 3-6 and their families. Registration is required. If you would like to come, but the registration list is already full, we will accept walk-ins based on availability of materials. Audience: Recommended for kids ages 3-6. Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/cultural-storytime-and-craft-427080

Please join us on Friday for "Stripper Energy" with Beth Accomando KPBS Arts & Culture Reporter. "Stripper Energy," a new six-part video podcast by KPBS, reveals a little-known San Diego civil rights story of dancers who fought back against corruption and abuses of power for decades from the unlikely stage of a strip club. At 2:30 p.m. "Luther and Olive Gage, Carlsbad Pioneers" presented by Jo Ellen Guthrie, Author. With Olive’s money and Luther’s proficiency in flower cultivation, this couple helped develop not only splendid flora but transformed Carlsbad into the city it is today. Parking passes required, come early for a good seat. LIFE members support student Scholarships so join us! Visit: https://www.miracosta.edu/community/life.html

Learn how to weave with an expert textile artist from the San Diego Creative Weavers Guild! This class is targeted to homeschooling youth ages 8+. No prior experience required, and all materials will be provided. Registration is required! Audience: Recommended for kids ages 8+ Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/learn-weave-children-and-teens-ages-8-420348 San Diego Creative Weavers Guild on Instagram and Facebook

Whales are at risk of injury and death when they get entangled in fishing gear. The federal agency says there was a small drop in incidents from the previous year.