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.

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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.

1½ Price Sale in the Friends Bookshop!

Adult Crafts: Watercolor Painting10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Adults

2 3Labor Day Holiday

All Library facilities closed

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

5Baby Lapsit10:30–11:30 a.m. Pre-walkers

6Escondido Writers Group3:00–6:00 p.m. Adults

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

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9 10Rhymes & Reading Storytime11:00–11:30 a.m. Ages 4–5

Baby Storytime at SDCDM11:00–11:30 a.m. Pre-walkers–3 years

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

11Virtual Reality @ the Library5:00–6:30 p.m. Ages 13+

2nd Tuesday Book ClubAutumn: A Novel by Ali Smith 5:30–6:45 p.m. Adults

12Baby Lapsit10:30–11:00 a.m. Pre-walkers

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

13Toddler Tales10:30–11:00 a.m. Walkers–3 years

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

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

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

14R.E.A.D. Book ClubNewsprints by Ru Xu 3:30–4:30 p.m. Ages 9–12

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16 17Rhymes & Reading Storytime11:00–11:30 a.m. Ages 4–5

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

San Diego Comic-Con Adult Graphic Novel Book Club6:00–7:30 p.m. Adults

18P.J. Storytime6:00–6:30 p.m. Ages 5–12

19Baby Lapsit10:30–11:00 a.m. Pre-walkers

20Toddler Tales10:30–11:00 a.m. Walkers–3 years

What Would You March For?5:00–6:00 p.m. All Ages

21Staff Training Day

All Library facilities closed

22Rincón Literario Bilingual Book ClubThings We Lost in the Fire / Las cosas que perdimos en el fuego by Mariana Enriquez 10:30–11:45 a.m. Adults

23 24Baby Storytime at SDCDM11:00–11:30 a.m. Pre-walkers–3 years

Rhymes & Reading Storytime11:00–11:30 a.m. Ages 4–5

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

25Burritos & Book ClubJackaby by William Ritter 4:00–5:30 p.m. Ages 13–18

Virtual Reality @ the Library5:00–6:30 p.m. Ages 13+

26Baby Lapsit10:30–11:00 a.m. Pre-walkers

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

27Toddler Tales10:30–11:00 a.m. Walkers–3 years

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

28½ Price Sale in the Friends Bookshop!

29½ Price Sale in the Friends Bookshop!

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Watercolor PaintingSaturday, September 1 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. • Turrentine Room

Create your very own masterpiece with crayon technique.

Escondido Writers GroupTuesday September 4, 1:00–4:00 p.m. & Thursday September 6, 3:00–6:00 p.m. Turrentine Room

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

Tuesday, September 11 • 5:30–6:45 p.m. Turrentine Room

Autumn: A Novel by Ali Smith. Reserve a copy from the Library’s catalog!

Bilingual Book ClubSaturday, September 22 • 10:30–11:45 a.m.Turrentine Room

Things We Lost in the Fire / Las cosas que perdimos en el fuego by Mariana Enriquez. Reserve a copy from the Library’s catalog!

What Would You March For?Thursday, September 20 5:00–6:00 p.m. • Turrentine Room

Join to create a protest sign that you would be proud to carry. All craft materials will be provided. Simply bring yourself, your ideals, and your artistic side.

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All Ages

Tuesdays, September 11 & 25 5:00–6:30 p.m. Collaboration Corner (1st Floor) Ages 13+

Step into virtual worlds using the Library’s Oculus Rift Virtual Reality equipment! Interact with unusual creatures and explore familiar and otherworldly landscapes.

Ages 13+

MONDAYS

Rhymes & Reading StorytimeSeptember 10, 17, & 24 • 11:00–11:30 a.m. Turrentine Room • Ages 4–5

Stories and activities to help preschoolers prepare for kindergarten. Seating is limited to 30 children. Come early to secure a spot!

Knights Realm Chess ClubSeptember 10, 17, & 24 • 3:30–5:30 p.m. Turrentine Room • Ages 6–12

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

Baby Storytime at San Diego Children's Discovery MuseumSeptember 10 & 24 • 11:00–11:30 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.

TUESDAYSP.J. StorytimeSeptember 18 • 6:00–6:30 p.m. Turrentine Room • Ages 5–12

Wear your P.J.s and bring your favorite stuffed animal to one of these evening storytimes at the Library

WEDNESDAYS

Baby LapsitSeptember 5, 12, 19, & 26 10:30–11:00 a.m. Turrentine Room • Pre-walkers

Babies from birth to walking and their parents/caregivers enjoy great books, lively songs and rhymes. Seating is limited to 15 babies. Come early to secure a spot!

Paws For ReadingSeptember 12 & 26 • 3:30–4:30 p.m. Turrentine Room • Ages 5–12

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

THURSDAYS

Toddler TalesSeptember 6, 13, 20, & 27 10:30–11:00 a.m. Turrentine Room • Walkers–3 years

Toddlers and their parents/caregivers enjoy interactive stories and action songs. Seating is limited to 30 children. Come early for a spot!

Read to a DragonSeptember 13 & 27 • 2:30–4:00 p.m. Turrentine Room • Ages 5–12

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

FRIDAYS

R.E.A.D. Book ClubSeptember 14 • 3:30–4:30 p.m. Turrentine Room • Ages 9–12

The Read, Eat, and Discuss Book Club will explore Newsprints by Ru Xu. Circulating copies of the book will be available for checkout and can be obtained at the Youth Services desk, while supplies last. To reserve a copy, visit the Library’s catalog at www.escondidolibrary.org. Registration is not required, but please arrive early as space and supplies may be limited.

Teen

Thursday, September 13 • 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.

Tuesday, September 25 • 4:00–5:30 p.m. Turrentine Room • Ages 13–18

This month's book club selection is Jackaby by William Ritter. Grab a copy in the Teen Area, then join us to discuss the book, explore similar titles, get a free book and enjoy some tasty burritos.

Attend our kickoff events for 1000 Books Before Kindergarten!Baby Lapsit (September 5) & Toddler Tales (September 6)

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