All events are free and open to the public. Programs are sponsored by Friends of the Escondido Public Library. Children’s program space and supplies may be limited. Groups of 10 or more should contact 760-839-5456 to make arrangements.

December 2019 Event Calendar239 South Kalmia Street, Escondido, CA 92025

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SUNDAY1:00–5:00 p.m.

MONDAY9:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

TUESDAY9:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY9:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

THURSDAY9:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

FRIDAY 9:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

SATURDAY9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

1 2Rhymes & Reading Storytime10:30–11:00 a.m. Ages 4–5

Escondido Writers Group1:00–4:00 p.m. Adults

Knights Realm Chess Club3:30–5:30 p.m. Ages 6–12

3Storytime at San Diego Children's Discovery Museum10:00–10:30 a.m. Pre-walkers–3 years

P.J. Storytime6:00–6:30 p.m. Ages 5–12

4Baby Lapsit10:30–11:30 a.m. Pre-walkers

Teen Advisory Board3:30–5:00 p.m. Ages 12–18

SDCC Adult Graphic Novel Book Club 26:30–8:00 p.m. Adults

5Toddler Tales10:30–11:30 a.m. Walkers–3 years

Holiday Tree Trimming Party3:30–4:30 p.m. Ages 4–12 & Families

6Inclusive Art Club4:00–5:00 p.m. All Ages

7Storybox Theatre: Kamishibai10:30–11:00 a.m. Ages 2–12

Festive Felts1:00–2:30 p.m. Adults

8 9Rhymes & Reading Storytime10:30–11:00 a.m. Ages 4–5

Knights Realm Chess Club3:30–5:30 p.m. Ages 6–12

BeYOUtiful Nail Art4:00–6:00 p.m. Ages 11–18

102nd Tuesday Book ClubArtemis by Andy Weir 5:30–6:45 p.m. Adults

11Baby Lapsit10:30–11:30 a.m. Pre-walkers

Paws For Reading3:30–4:30 p.m. Ages 5–12

12Toddler Tales10:30–11:30 a.m. Walkers–3 years

Library Board of Trustees Meeting2:00–4:00 p.m. City Hall

Read to a Dragon2:30–4:00 p.m. Ages 5–12

Safe Space Escondido4:15–5:45 p.m. Ages 12–18

13 142nd Saturday Concert Series Presents: Ekaterina Bessmeltseva & Hugo Noguei3:00–4:30 p.m. All Ages

15 16Rhymes & Reading Storytime10:30–11:00 a.m. Ages 4–5

Knights Realm Chess Club3:30–5:30 p.m. Ages 6–12

17Storytime at San Diego Children's Discovery Museum10:00–10:30 a.m. Pre-walkers–3 years

Escondido Writers Group1:00–4:00 p.m. Adults

P.J. Storytime6:00–6:30 p.m. Ages 5–12

18 19Animanga Kurabu3:30–6:00 p.m. Ages 13–18

20Inclusive Art Club4:00–5:00 p.m. All Ages

21Rincón Literario Bilingual Book ClubThe Savage Detectives / Los detectives salvajes by Roberto Bolaño 10:30–11:45 a.m. Adults

Fan Favorite FilmHobbs & Shaw (PG-13) 3:30–5:30 p.m. All Ages

22 23 24Christmas Eve Hours9:30 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.

25Christmas Day

All Library Facilities Closed

26 27 28FilmTastic FunTimeReady Player One (PG-13) 2:00–4:30 p.m. Ages 13–18

29 30 31Happy Noon Year's Eve Party!10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. All Ages

Early Closure for New Years5:00 p.m.

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MONDAYSRhymes & Reading StorytimeDecember 2, 9, & 16 10:30–11:00 a.m. Ages 4–5

Stories and activities to help preschoolers prepare for kindergarten. Seating is limited, arrive early for a spot!

Knights Realm Chess ClubDecember 2, 9, & 16 3:30–5:30 p.m. Ages 6–12

Learn to play or challenge your friends. All levels welcome!

TUESDAYSStorytime at San Diego Children's Discovery MuseumDecember 3 & 17 10:00–10:30 a.m. Pre-walkers–3 years

Join the Escondido Public Library Youth Staff at the SDCDM for a Baby Storytime! Start their love of reading early. The Museum is located at 320 North Broadway.

P.J. StorytimeDecember 3 & 17 6:00–6:30 p.m. Ages 5–12

Wear your P.J.s and bring your favorite stuffed animal to this evening storytime.

WEDNESDAYS

Baby LapsitDecember 4 & 11 10:30–11:30 a.m. Pre-walkers

Babies from birth to walking and their parents/caregivers enjoy great books, lively songs, and rhymes. Seating is limited, arrive early for a spot!

Paws For ReadingDecember 11 3:30–4:30 p.m. Ages 5–12

Read aloud to certified Love on a Leash pet therapy dogs for fun or to help improve reading skills. Pre-registration is required: escondidolibrary.org/register

THURSDAYS

Toddler TalesDecember 5 & 12 10:30–11:30 a.m. Walkers–3 years

Toddlers and their parents/caregivers enjoy interactive bilingual stories and action songs. Seating is limited, arrive early for a spot!

Holiday Tree Trimming PartyDecember 5 3:30–4:30 p.m. Ages 4–12 & Families

Children and their families are invited to create an ornament to hang on our tree and one to take home, and visit with Santa. Plan to arrive early as supplies may be limited.

Read to a DragonDecember 12 2:30–4:00 p.m. Ages 5–12

Read aloud to bearded dragons for fun or to help improve reading skills. Pre-registration is required: escondidolibrary.org/register

FRIDAYS

InclusIve Art clubDecember 6 & 20 4:00–5:00 • All Ages

Children of all ages and abilities enjoy stories and create art from favorite picture books.

SATURDAYSStorybox Theatre: KamishibaiDecember 7 10:30–11:00 a.m. Ages 2–12 years

Kamishibai is the Japanese art of live storytelling with painted pictures and written words. Join us for a riveting storytime with a professional actor from Write Out Loud and their storybook in a box.

Children All events take place in the Turrentine Room unless otherwise stated.

Escondido Writers GroupDecember 2 & 17 1:00–4:00 p.m. • Board Room

Writers of all genres are invited to read their work and receive group critiques in a friendly and comfortable environment.

Festive FeltsSaturday, December 71:00–2:30 p.m. Turrentine Room

Make your own festive winter decorations with felt and other craft materials! Choose a design to make from a lovely poinsettia wreath, rainbow star stocking, or California sun snowflake! Refreshments will also be provided.

2nd Tuesday Book ClubTuesday, December 10 5:30–6:45 p.m. Turrentine Room

Artemis by Andy Weir. Reserve a copy from the Library’s catalog!

Rincon Literario Bilingual Book ClubSaturday, December 21 10:30–11:45 a.m. Board Room

The Savage Detectives / Los detectives salvajes by Roberto Bolaño. Reserve a copy from the Library’s catalog!

Fan Favorite FilmSaturday, December 21 3:30–5:30 p.m. Turrentine Room

Rev your engine for Hobbs & Shaw (PG-13)! Can two badasses who work alone set their egos aside to save the world together? Children should be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

AdultsTeenTEEN ADVISORY BOARDWednesday, December 4 3:30–5:00 p.m. Turrentine Room • Ages 12–18

Earn community service hours by getting involved at the Library. Make new friends, participate in special events, and assist with planning amazing stuff for teens.

Thursday, December 12 4:15–5:45 p.m. Turrentine Room • Ages 12–18

Meet up with other LGBT+ and Allied youth in a safe and friendly space to be yourself, meet new people and participate in craft activities. All facilitators are volunteers for the North County LGBTQ Resource Center’s Project Youth.

BeYOUtiful Nail ArtMonday, December 9 4:00–6:00 p.m. Teen Area • Ages 11–18

Learn how to take your nails to the next level by exploring new techniques such as stamping, glitter, and ombre. Polish will be available to paint your nails before practicing the featured technique.

Animanga KurabuThursday, December 193:30–6:00 p.m. Turrentine Room • Ages 13–18

A little obsessed with anime and manga? Then this is the right kurabu (club) for you! Discuss your favorite manga, checkout what new manga and anime the Library has available, and spend some quality time watching a selection of anime.

Saturday, December 282:00–4:30 p.m. Turrentine Room • Ages 13–18

Sit back and relax with your friends, some snacks, and a movie. Now Showing: Ready Player One (PG-13).

2nd Saturday

Concert Series PresentsEkaterina Bessmeltseva & Hugo NogueiSaturday, December 14 3:00–4:30 p.m. Turrentine Room

Marvelous nineteenth century music originally written for classical guitar and piano.

Happy Noon Year's Eve Party!Tuesday, December 31 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Turrentine Room

Want to ring in the New Year with your young one without keeping the kids up past bedtime? The Youth Services Staff is hosting a Noon Year’s Eve party with your family in mind! This Child-friendly affair includes a celebratory ball drop at noon, crafts, and a photo booth to commemorate this special occasion!

All Ages