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We’re back! Join us in person and virtually for The San Diego Union-Tribune’s 7th Annual Festival of Books on August 19 presented by the University of San Diego. The Festival of Books, hosted on the University of San Diego campus, is a free event for book lovers of all ages. Enjoy workshops, activities, photo booths, live entertainment, discussions with award-winning authors and more! Which books will be the 2023 One Book, One San Diego selections? Join us for the BIG announcement at the Festival of Books at 10 a.m. Following the announcement, visit the One Book booth to pick-up your very own copy of the adult, teen, or children's selection. General admission is free. Registration is strongly encouraged. Tickets and suggestion donations are required for the panel sessions. Selected panels will have a small fee. The San Diego Council on Literacy is the festival's nonprofit beneficiary. Find the session schedule and reserve tickets here. Parking on USD campus is complimentary for Festival of Books. Follow The San Diego Festival of Books Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

San Diego surf art, house music, and indie rock? Why wouldn't you go? Come enjoy the sun at the GoSurf Local Lineup 3.0 event! Join us on Saturday, July 22 at 4:00 p.m. (PDT) at our location 2995 Commercial Street, San Diego, CA 92113. Experience the best of local San Diego surf culture with our lineup of talented indie rock bands, house Dj's, surf artists, and surf brands. Don't miss out on the chance to meet the surf community out of the water. The music, art, food, and people will be something you won't want to miss!

As a photographer in the 1960s, Major Morris (1921-2016) captured scenes of inner-city life and protest marches. After the Civil Rights era, he earned a master’s degree from Harvard University and became an educator, training teachers in diversity and cultural sensitivity and working as a university affirmative action officer. Join us for the closing reception for this moving exhibit. This event is recommended for adults, children are welcome!

Get ready for an incredible puppet musical from Noteworthy Puppets starring The Three Little Pigs! This entertaining show is perfect for ages 3+. This program is one of several offered as part of Mission Valley Library's summer reading program. What is the summer reading program? It's a chance for everyone--babies through adults--to come to the library for fun programs, great reads (plus movies and music), and the chance to win books and other prizes! Contact us with questions or visit sandiegolibrary.org for more info. Thanks to the Friends of the Mission Valley Library for their financial support.

Do electronics and bananas go together? Absolutely! Using Makey Makey circuit boards, students will create fun circuits that incorporate everyday items like bananas, gummy bears, aluminum foil or bouncy balls. Students will then use their new circuitry skills to make games, music or art. This is an in-person workshop. Registration opens on July 14, 2023, click here to join.

Come learn about how the Mission Valley Friends of the Library support our mission! This meeting is both in-person and on Zoom. If you would like a Zoom link so that you can participate, please email MissionValleyFriends@gmail.com. Audience: This event is recommended for adults. Children are welcome! For more information: sandiego.librarymarket.com

Get ready for some incredible kids’ rock music with Ralph's World, perfect for preschool and elementary-aged kids! This show is one of several offered as part of Mission Valley Library's summer reading program. What is the summer reading program? It's a chance for everyone--babies through adults--to come to the library for fun programs, great reads (plus movies and music), and the chance to win books and other prizes! Contact us with questions or visit sandiegolibrary.org for more info. Thanks to the Friends of the Mission Valley Library for their financial support.

Escondido has adopted a controversial new policy on homelessness. It rejects a “housing first” model and takes a "public safety first" approach.

Miss Marae and her partner Mr. Chili Lime will play lighthearted and fun songs for your toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary aged kids. Bounce, giggle, and clap along to beat! This program will take place in lieu of our typical Dance Pants program. Audience: Children For more information visit: sandiego.librarymarket.com

Jump into the world of animals with Zovargo, and discover how every little thing we do makes a difference for our world! During this interactive program you will learn how we can help to save and speak up for those animals that don't have a voice of their own. This show is one of several offered as part of Mission Valley Library's summer reading program. What is the summer reading program? It's a chance for everyone--babies through adults--to come to the library for fun programs, great reads (plus movies and music), and the chance to win books and other prizes! Thanks to the Friends of the Mission Valley Library for their financial support. Audience: Children Contact us with questions or visit sandiegolibrary.org for more info.