LIBRARY UPDATE
As you may already know, in line with County health guidelines to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, all public libraries (including the La Jolla/Riford Library) have been closed since March 16, 2020 until further notice. Here is the most recent update to library services (as of July 23, 2020):
• Items Checked-Out before closure : Due dates have been extended to Aug. 31, 2020.
• Items Checked-Out after closure: have a 30-day loan period.
• Library Accounts: Expiration dates between February 17 – June 29, 2020 are extended to June 30, 2020
• Questions: Library staff can answer phone calls on weekdays from 9am – 5pm. The La Jolla/Riford Library’s phone number is (858) 552-1657. You can also email your questions to weblibrary@sandiego.gov
• Bookdrops are closed until further notice
Also, here is a link to Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Library Closure.
**VIRTUAL** Middle School Book Club and Teen Book Club Meetings!
**THESE ARE VIRTUAL PROGRAMS - LINKS TO MEETING ROOMS WILL BE EMAILED TO PARTICIPANTS**
For more information, see the Events calendar.
New to the club? Email Youth Services Librarian Dana Sanchez at SanchezDM@sandiego.gov
Summer Reading Program 2020: Prize Bag Pickups!
Summer may be over but it's not too late to participate in the Summer Reading Program!
Today is the last day to register but you can log your books and pick up your prize bags until September 30th!
To register, log your books, or for more information, please visit SanDiego.gov/SummerReading.
VIRTUAL PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES
The doors may be closed in our buildings, but our San Diego Public Library librarians are working hard to bring storytimes, crafts, science activities, and more to those staying at home. Join our SDPL vIRTUAL HUB FACEBOOK GROUP to gain access to a variety of programs or follow us on the La Jolla/Riford Library's Instagram AND Facebook pageS.
VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING Schedule:
Monday
- 10 a.m. Preschool Storytime (Ages 0-5)
- 4 p.m. Teen Book Talks (Teens)
Tuesday
- 10 a.m. Children's Yoga (Ages 0-5)
- 2 p.m. Art of Cartooning (Ages 6-11)
- 4 p.m. Adult Create! (Adult)
Wednesday
- 10 a.m. Baby Storytime (Ages 0-5)
- 4 p.m. Teen Create! (Teen)
- 5 p.m. Read More with Trevor (Adult)
Thursday
- 10 a.m. Special Guest Performers (Ages 0-5)
- 4 p.m. Adult Book Talks (Adult)
Friday
- 10 a.m. Bilingual Storytime (Ages 0-5)
Saturday
- 10 a.m. Saturday STEM Stories with Emily (Ages 6-11)
Sunday
- 10 a.m. Children's Create! (Ages 6-11)
* Scheduling subject to change, adjustments made depending on the situation.
ELECTRONIC RESOURCES
Looking for new ways to keep your mind occupied while you’re at home? Enjoy hours of discovery and exploration in our eLibrary databases! We’ve got a range of educational opportunities for our youngest patrons to our oldest, all you need is your library card number and password. Don’t have a library card? We’ve got you covered! Get temporary access to many of our eLibrary databased by signing up at https://www.sandiego.gov/librarycard and be sure to write down your temporary ID and password. Here are just a few of our free electronic resources:
• Cloud Library – Borrow a wide array of eBooks and eAudiobooks.
• Brainfuse Help Now – Provides homework assistance and live tutoring for students in elementary school, middle school, high school, college, and even adult education.
• Testing & Education Resources Center – Practice for the ACT, SAT, GMAT, or GED tests.
• Gale Courses – Sign up for a variety of online classes
• Rosetta Stone – Learn or practice a new language.
To see the full range of databases we have available, visit: https://sandiego.gov/elibrary
Educational Apps for Kids
Learn from home by downloading any of these fun, engaging apps for children of all ages on your cell phone or tablet!
Click here for a complete list of educational apps, which are also included on the library's iPad station known as the Krayon Kiosk.