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Meet New York Times Bestselling Author & Illustrator Rachel Ignotofsky as she shares her newest nonfiction book for children What’s Inside a Bird’s Nest? at a series of story time events across the SDPL system. Perfect for young nature fans in grades K‑3, this title includes gorgeous images and interesting facts for bird enthusiasts! The Library Shop SD presents this story time series, which is FREE and open to all. A book signing will follow each presentation.March 13:10 a.m. at the City Heights/Weingart Branch Library2 p.m. at the Mission Valley Branch Library4 p.m. at the Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa LibraryMarch 14:11 a.m. at the Scripps Miramar Ranch LibraryAbout the Book: Want to learn more about the bird that chirps outside your window? Ignotofsky crafts a perfect read out loud with a touch of humor and compassion for our friends with wings in the sky! Find out more from the moment they hatch, to how they create their homes in this perfectly detailed and soon-to-be springtime favorite read! Rachel Ignotofsky’s beautiful, distinctive art style and engaging, informative text clearly answers any questions a child (or adult) could have about birds, eggs, and nests in this nonfiction picture book series.About the Author:Rachel Ignotofsky is the author and illustrator of many nonfiction books, including the New York Times bestseller Women in Science and The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth. Rachel grew up in New Jersey on a healthy diet of cartoons and pudding. After graduating from Tyler School of Art and Architecture, she began creating illustrations that make learning exciting. Rachel hopes this book will inspire kids to ask questions about their world and to explore science and nature! Stay Connected with Rachel Ignotofsky! Facebook | Instagram | X

It’s that moment where the heart experiences a refreshing transformation, that changes aspects of who we are, what we do and the life we lead. Once transformed, the heart can never go back to exactly what it was before. In a compilation of unique 21st century songs by American composers, international opera singer Tamara Haskin takes you on an inspiring musical journey from darkness to light, sorrow to happiness, death to life and earth to heaven. Songs by Ricky Ian Gordon, Richard Taylor, Judy Collins, Adam Guettel and others, will rejuvenate in you a new appreciation for the beauty of life.

The College of New Jersey is making room for native plants, and students are digging it.

Join us for a delicious night to remember. Enjoy a carefully curated 5-course dinner. Each course is artfully paired by our Executive Chef, Amin Boubaddi, with a different Ponte Wine. Our Winemaker, Arnaud Debons, will outline each wine and its unique qualities. Live music will also be featured throughout the evening. Cocktail or business attire is suggested. We will have a vegetarian menu available upon requestMenu |• Passed Canapés• Sparkling Rosé - pre-release!• Smoked salmon with dill, salmon caviar, red onion, and capers • Grilled polenta, fresh mozzarella, tomato, microbasil• Herbed ricotta on crostini topped with Crème Fraiche and chives First Course |• 2023 Pastorello - pre-release!• Seared scallops over spring pea and pesto risotto with micro greens and a passionfruit crème sauce Second Course |• 2023 Pas Doux - pre-release!• Beets with burrata, mandarin oranges, spicy greens, pistachio pesto, croutons, aged balsamic and poppy seed vinaigrette Entrée |• 2017 Meritage - exclusive library selection• Medallion of beef tenderloin and wild mushrooms over parsnip puree with demi-glace, gorgonzola, and microgreens Dessert |• 2022 Late Harvest • Dark and white chocolate mousse in a chocolate cup with cherry compote and a chocolate cigar

Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS App. If Al Gore is remembered for something other than losing an election, it will be his insistence on reminding the world about "inconvenient truths." Ian sits down with the former VP to talk about threats to democracy and the climate crisis.

Former President Donald Trump continues to ratchet up his rhetoric on the campaign trail, but if someone doesn't follow Trump all the time, decoding his meaning can get confusing. We're here to help.

NPR correspondent Brian Mann went trekking on Sao Miguel, one of the most remote islands in the North Atlantic. He found volcanic mountains, birdsong, solitude and lots of rain.

Premieres Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App / Encore Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. Gabon's Loango National Park is home to a group of western lowland gorillas that have become accustomed to biologists who have studied them for almost 20 years. This documentary presents an intimate look at a silverback and his family, and features a newborn baby gorilla, brave researchers, forest elephants, buffalos and the last remaining wild coastline in the African tropics.

The San Francisco-based AI juggernaut says it is re-evaluating its policies around "NSFW" content.

Sonic Youth's co-founder took her cues from a '60s girl-group but forges a new lane. NPR Music producer Lars Gotrich functions as your antidote to the algorithm in eight tracks to know this week.