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Smith was 25 in 2000 when she published her critically acclaimed first novel. Now 50, her latest collection of essays, Dead and Alive, reflects on middle age, climate change and generational gaps.

Did you know that one blood donation can save up to three lives? Or that someone in the United States needs blood every two seconds? You can help save a life by donating blood at your library. Sign up online at redcrossblood.org, using the sponsor code MVLIBRARY. Audience: Adult Location: Community Room

For the second consecutive year, San Diego State University is proud to host the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer (MSABC) Walk. The walk will be held on Sunday, Oct. 19 at SDSU Mission Valley’s river park and Snapdragon Stadium. Last October, thousands of participants, including survivors, thrivers, caregivers, families and supporters, came together as part of the annual walk. If interested in joining this year’s walk, register to either form an SDSU team or join an existing team: Visit the Making Strides Walk webpage Sign Up Click either the “Join a Team” or the “Form a Team” link. Create an Account, Log In If this is your first event with the American Cancer Society, select “create an account.” If you have participated in a past event, log in using your previous username and password. Complete the registration details SDSU-branded MSABC Shirts on Sale: Additional opportunities to connect ahead of the Oct. 19 walk are planned and will be shared with our campus community. SDSU branded MSABC T-shirts are also for sale in the SDSU Bookstore and online through shopaztecs.com. For each SDSU Breast Cancer Awareness T-Shirt sold until Oct. 31, 2025, 10% of each shirt sold will be donated to the American Cancer Society. Visit: https://secure.acsevents.org/site/SPageServer?fr_id=110849&pagename=strides_company&company_id=269163 The American Cancer Society on Instagram and Facebook

Afraid to sneak into a British embassy? MI6's new dark web portal Silent Courier lets you share secrets online.

Hundreds of mourners bearing bright bouquets and clutching each other in grief gathered at a funeral in Sydney on Thursday for a 10-year-old girl who was gunned down in an antisemitic massacre during a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach.

The federal shutdown will affect people across the United States. NPR's network of member stations explains what will be impacted and where.

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! You can register online here. Audience: Recommended for kids ages 8+. Mission Valley Library on Facebook

For the first time on record, renewable energy generated more electricity for the planet than coal, a new report says.

The Trump administration Thursday proposed two rules targeting hospitals that treat transgender children and youth using Medicare and Medicaid as the lever. The move would affect trans youth who have private insurance, too.

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