New Moon Movie Party
Thursday, April 1
4-7:30pm
Come watch New Moon on our 16-foot movie screen. Trivia contest, prizes, and cupcakes!
Pre-Teen/Teen Writing Club
Friday, April 9
3-4:30pm
A new creative writing group, by teens, for teens. Sign up in advance at the library reference desk.
Beatniks & Berets: Teen Poetry Cafe
Monday, April 12
5:30-7pm
Beatnik-themed event where you can read and listen to poetry with your friends. Dress the part, sign up at the reference desk, enjoy free coffee and pastries.
Game On!
Tuesday, April 13
3:45-5PM
Play video games on a 16-ft movie screen. Super Mario Bros Wii, Super Smash Bros Brawl, Rock Band 2, Street Fighter IV, Mario Kart and more.
Pizzamania Book Club
Thursday, April 15
3:30-4:30pm
Eat some pizza and chat about great books! Registration required. Sign up and check out a copy of the current book at the reference desk. This month's book is Stoneheart by Charlie Fletcher.
"Lowering the Cost of College" seminar
Saturday, April 17
10:30-11:30am
Learn strategies to lower your out-of-pocket cost for college. Includes presentation and question-and-answer session. For you and your parents.
Other Events You Might Enjoy
Family Chess Club
Tuesdays, April 6 & 20
Play and learn with chess enthusiast Oscar Afsahi. All levels and ages welcome! Chess sets will be available or bring your own.
Concert: Marie Haddad & Charlie Imes
Thursday, April 8
6pm
Marie is a true San Diego favorite whose music has been described as "somewhere between Kate Bush and Leonard Cohen." (www.mariehaddad.com). Charlie Imes, a San Diego Music Award 2009 nominee for best Americana/County album, is as comfortable as your favorite T-shirt and shorts. More information at EncinitasConcerts.com.
Concert: "Three Blind Knights"
Saturday, April 10
10am
The Hutchins Consort string octet will play this new composition by Frederick Charlton. More information at HutchinsConsort.org.
The Poetry Bomb Couch Surfing Across America Tour of Words 2010
Saturday, April 10
2pm
Poet and actor S. A. Griffin will launch "the poetry bomb" as part of a National Poetry Month celebration. The library will be the first stop on a national tour featuring a former U.S. military practice bomb, now converted into a beautiful object filled with poetry from around the world.
Each audience member will be invited to read one poem of their own creation, two minutes or less, and to contribute their poem to the Poetry Bomb. Mr. Griffin will also be reading some of his work. A question-and-answer session will follow. More information on Facebook here.
Concert: Singchronicity
Sunday, April 11
2pm
One of San Diego’s premier a cappella vocal groups. More information at Singchronicity.com.
Words Aloud: Open Mic at the Library
Tuesday, April 20
5:30-7:45pm
New monthly open mic night program for writers. Bring up to four minutes of your best prose: fiction, memoir, personal narrative, creative nonfiction, fragments and snippets, and join this friendly and diverse group of writers and readers. All ages and genres of prose are welcome. Sign ups start at 5:30 and we turn off the mic by 7:45; readers are chosen at random. The event is cosponsored by The Encinitas Library and San Diego Writers, Ink.
Lecture: Cooking with All Things Trader Joe's
Thursday, April 21
6:30pm
Author Deana Gunn shares quick recipes anyone can do. More information at CookingWithTraderJoes.com.
Encinitas Fresh- Open Mic
Thursday, April 22
6pm
Another new open mic night program, for performers to gain exposure and to showcase their talent. If you're a musical artist, stand-up comedian, or poet, then you must be heard. Email to sign up at encinitasfresh@gmail.com and show Encinitas what you got.
Concert: Folk Inspirations
Sunday, April 25
2pm
Take a journey to distant lands with a concert inspired by folk music from Europe and Asia. Returning from a trip to Italy, composer-in-residence Matthew Tommasini brings us a new work flavored with a wild folk dance called the pizzica. Part of the Connections Chamber Music Series.
Family Loteria
Wednesday, April 28
3:30-4:30pm
Play Mexican bingo in celebration of Dia de los Niños / Día de los Libros (Day of the Child / Day of the Book). Prizes and free refreshments; books will be given away!
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Teen Events for March 2010
Pre-Teen/Teen Writing Club
Friday, March 12
3-4:30pm
New monthly club, for teens by teens. For anyone ages 11-14 who is interested in creative writing. Must sign up in advance, call the library to register.
Pizzamania Book Club
Thursday, March 18
3:30-4:30pm
Eat some pizza and chat about great books! Sign up and check out a copy of the current book at the library reference desk. This month's book is "The Secret of Zoom" by Lynne Jonell.
Teen Jeopardy
Monday, March 22
3:30-4:30pm
Test your wits by playing the library’s version of the popular T.V. game show "Jeopardy". Prizes and snacks! (Note: the real Jeopardy game show is having online tryouts for the Teen edition on March 2. Click here for details).
Other Events You Might Enjoy
Family Chess Club
Tuesdays, March 2 & 16
6-7:30pm
Play and learn with chess enthusiast Oscar Afsahi. All levels and ages welcome! Chess sets will be available or bring your own.
Party Like It's 1939!
Saturday, March 6
1-3pm
In honor of the Big Read, the library is holding many events relating to the 1930s and the Great Depression era. At this event, we'll have an afternoon of old-fashioned entertainment such as families might have enjoyed during the 1930’s. Several board games, including Monopoly (introduced by Parker Bros. in 1935) and jigsaw puzzles will be available to play, plus prizes, free refreshments and a Three Stooges mini movie marathon!
Concert: Damaru
Sunday, March 7
2pm
Free concert from local band Damaru, that mixes African and middle-eastern rhythms with an incredibly energetic and danceable groove.
Concert: Veronica May
Thursday, March 11
6pm
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! A scratch-and-slap acoustic virtuoso who needs to be seen to be believed, Veronica May astonishes audiences with what she can do with a guitar all the while with soulful and heartfelt songs and a killer voice.
Concert: Hutchins Consort's "Musica de los Californios Part II"
Saturday, March 13
10am
This month's show by the Hutchins Consort focuses on California's heritage, through the eyes of its composers and cultural traditions. Consuela Velazquez’ enduring lullaby, Besame Mucho; Stravinsky’s Pulcinella Suite; a Mingus composition’ Surfer Music; and a whole lot more!
Words Aloud- Open Mic at the Encinitas Library
Tuesday, March 16
5:30-7:45pm
Bring up to four minutes of your best prose: fiction, memoir, personal narrative, creative nonfiction, fragments and snippets, and join this friendly and diverse group of writers and readers. All ages and genres of prose are welcome so be mindful that children might be present when making your selection of what to read. Sign ups start at 5:30 and we turn off the mic by 7:45; readers are chosen at random. The event is cosponsored by The Encinitas Library and San Diego Writers, Ink.
Friday, March 12
3-4:30pm
New monthly club, for teens by teens. For anyone ages 11-14 who is interested in creative writing. Must sign up in advance, call the library to register.
Pizzamania Book Club
Thursday, March 18
3:30-4:30pm
Eat some pizza and chat about great books! Sign up and check out a copy of the current book at the library reference desk. This month's book is "The Secret of Zoom" by Lynne Jonell.
Teen Jeopardy
Monday, March 22
3:30-4:30pm
Test your wits by playing the library’s version of the popular T.V. game show "Jeopardy". Prizes and snacks! (Note: the real Jeopardy game show is having online tryouts for the Teen edition on March 2. Click here for details).
Other Events You Might Enjoy
Family Chess Club
Tuesdays, March 2 & 16
6-7:30pm
Play and learn with chess enthusiast Oscar Afsahi. All levels and ages welcome! Chess sets will be available or bring your own.
Party Like It's 1939!
Saturday, March 6
1-3pm
In honor of the Big Read, the library is holding many events relating to the 1930s and the Great Depression era. At this event, we'll have an afternoon of old-fashioned entertainment such as families might have enjoyed during the 1930’s. Several board games, including Monopoly (introduced by Parker Bros. in 1935) and jigsaw puzzles will be available to play, plus prizes, free refreshments and a Three Stooges mini movie marathon!
Concert: Damaru
Sunday, March 7
2pm
Free concert from local band Damaru, that mixes African and middle-eastern rhythms with an incredibly energetic and danceable groove.
Concert: Veronica May
Thursday, March 11
6pm
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! A scratch-and-slap acoustic virtuoso who needs to be seen to be believed, Veronica May astonishes audiences with what she can do with a guitar all the while with soulful and heartfelt songs and a killer voice.
Concert: Hutchins Consort's "Musica de los Californios Part II"
Saturday, March 13
10am
This month's show by the Hutchins Consort focuses on California's heritage, through the eyes of its composers and cultural traditions. Consuela Velazquez’ enduring lullaby, Besame Mucho; Stravinsky’s Pulcinella Suite; a Mingus composition’ Surfer Music; and a whole lot more!
Words Aloud- Open Mic at the Encinitas Library
Tuesday, March 16
5:30-7:45pm
Bring up to four minutes of your best prose: fiction, memoir, personal narrative, creative nonfiction, fragments and snippets, and join this friendly and diverse group of writers and readers. All ages and genres of prose are welcome so be mindful that children might be present when making your selection of what to read. Sign ups start at 5:30 and we turn off the mic by 7:45; readers are chosen at random. The event is cosponsored by The Encinitas Library and San Diego Writers, Ink.
Monday, January 25, 2010
February 2010 Events for Teens
Pizzamania Book Club
Thursday, February 18
3:30-4:30pm
Eat some pizza and chat about great books! Sign up and check out a copy of the current book at the reference desk. This month's book is The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart.
Choco-Fest
Monday, February 22
3:30-5pm
February is National Chocolate Lovers' Month, and we're going to celebrate in style. Chocolate games, chocolate contests, chocolate snacks, chocolate chocolate. Oreo stacking, Hershey Kiss unwrapping, chocolate banana splits, and more.
Other Library Events You Might Enjoy
The Big Read Film Festival
February 2, 13, 16, & 27
Times vary- Call the Library
For this year's Big Read, the library has selected John Steinbeck's classic tale of poverty, fear and struggle The Grapes of Wrath. During the month of February, the library will be showing a series of films on similar themes, or with stories set in the same, Depression Era time period. Call the library for titles.
Family Chess Club
Tuesdays, February 2 and 16
6-7:30pm
Come alone, or with friends and family to play and learn chess. Chess sets will be provided, or bring your own.
Concert: Bishop John W. Haynes & Change
Sunday, February 7
2pm
Bishop John W. Haynes & Change is group of powerful musicians and singers from the Reformation Church Inc., of San Diego. This San Diego based family gospel group (three sisters, niece and spouses) seeks to bring a distinct yet traditional sound with a hint of rhythm and soul that rocks any house and raises the roof.
Concert: Michael Tiernan
Thursday, February 11
6pm
A unique brand of acoustic guitar-centric blending of folk, rock, pop, soul, and bluegrass, makes you think while he entertains you. More info at TiernanTunes.com and EncinitasConcerts.com
Concert: Strings in the Mornin'
Saturday, February 13
10am
Hear the Hutchins Consort play an amazing Bach concerto on violin.
Lecture: The Only Thing Worth Dying For
Wednesday, February 17
6:30pm
Author and journalist Eric Blehm talks about his new book, The Only Thing Worth Dying For, which tells the harrowing true story of eleven Green Berets who fought alongside the future leader of Afghanistan to topple the Taliban and bring hope to a nation during the first campaign of the War on Terror.
Concert: Michael Ganey and the Songs of the Dust Bowl Era
Wednesday, February 24
6:30-7:30pm
In honor of the library's Big Read selection, The Grapes of Wrath, local musician Michael Ganey will perform a number of songs by folk musicians of the Dust Bowl era.
Thursday, February 18
3:30-4:30pm
Eat some pizza and chat about great books! Sign up and check out a copy of the current book at the reference desk. This month's book is The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart.
Choco-Fest
Monday, February 22
3:30-5pm
February is National Chocolate Lovers' Month, and we're going to celebrate in style. Chocolate games, chocolate contests, chocolate snacks, chocolate chocolate. Oreo stacking, Hershey Kiss unwrapping, chocolate banana splits, and more.
Other Library Events You Might Enjoy
The Big Read Film Festival
February 2, 13, 16, & 27
Times vary- Call the Library
For this year's Big Read, the library has selected John Steinbeck's classic tale of poverty, fear and struggle The Grapes of Wrath. During the month of February, the library will be showing a series of films on similar themes, or with stories set in the same, Depression Era time period. Call the library for titles.
Family Chess Club
Tuesdays, February 2 and 16
6-7:30pm
Come alone, or with friends and family to play and learn chess. Chess sets will be provided, or bring your own.
Concert: Bishop John W. Haynes & Change
Sunday, February 7
2pm
Bishop John W. Haynes & Change is group of powerful musicians and singers from the Reformation Church Inc., of San Diego. This San Diego based family gospel group (three sisters, niece and spouses) seeks to bring a distinct yet traditional sound with a hint of rhythm and soul that rocks any house and raises the roof.
Concert: Michael Tiernan
Thursday, February 11
6pm
A unique brand of acoustic guitar-centric blending of folk, rock, pop, soul, and bluegrass, makes you think while he entertains you. More info at TiernanTunes.com and EncinitasConcerts.com
Concert: Strings in the Mornin'
Saturday, February 13
10am
Hear the Hutchins Consort play an amazing Bach concerto on violin.
Lecture: The Only Thing Worth Dying For
Wednesday, February 17
6:30pm
Author and journalist Eric Blehm talks about his new book, The Only Thing Worth Dying For, which tells the harrowing true story of eleven Green Berets who fought alongside the future leader of Afghanistan to topple the Taliban and bring hope to a nation during the first campaign of the War on Terror.
Concert: Michael Ganey and the Songs of the Dust Bowl Era
Wednesday, February 24
6:30-7:30pm
In honor of the library's Big Read selection, The Grapes of Wrath, local musician Michael Ganey will perform a number of songs by folk musicians of the Dust Bowl era.
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