April Events at RD

Programs for Adults

1st Tuesday at Rancho San Diego.

Jan Tubiolo from the Water Conservation Garden

at Cuyamaca College

gives a free presentation about water-wise gardening

and the resources the Garden

offers to the community.
Tuesday, April 1, 6:30 p.m.

Spanish Conversation Club for Adults.

Do you know a little Spanish, but have a hard time

holding a conversation?

This free beginner’s Spanish club can help you

brush up on your skills.

Wednesday, April 2 and 16th, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

(1st and 3rd Wednesdays)

Writers’ Club.

Please contact Rita Micklish at (619) 670-6858

for more information.

Thursdays, April 3, and April 17,

10 a.m.-noon & 6:30-8 p.m.

(1st & 3rd Thursdays)

East County Travel Club.

“Snapshots Across America,”

Tuesday, April 8, 5:30 p.m. (2nd Tuesdays)

Silver Age Bowling on the Wii.

Here is your chance to bowl through

the video game system called the Wii!

Join Ann Martin, from the School of Nursing

at San Diego State University,

and her students as they guide you through

the Wii bowling game!

For mature adults over the age of 55.

Wednesday, April 16, 1 - 3 p.m.

Author Visit with Daniel Reveles:

Come hear Daniel Reveles, author of Guacamole dip

: from Baja-- tales of love, faith-- and magic,

Saturday, April 12, at 1 p.m.

Lectura Adventura.

A Spanish language reading club for adults.

Tuesday, April 15, 5 p.m. (3rd Tuesdays)

Mystery Book Club.

No Lesser Plea, by Robert Tanenbaum.

Tuesday, April 29, 5:30 p.m. (Last Tuesdays)

Fridays for Seniors.

Crafts with Stephanie Inouye: Spring Project.

Friday, April 11, 11 a.m.-noon

Free One-Hour Computer Classes.

Saturday Mornings at 9:00 a.m.

Please call the library at

(619) 660-5370 to register.

Introduction to Email:

Sign up for a free email account and learn how

to get mail online.

Saturday, April 5, 9:00 a.m.

Introduction to Word:

Learn about word processing in this two-part class.

Please bring a floppy disk or USB flash drive with you.

Saturday, April 12 and Saturday, April 19, 9:00 a.m.

Using the Library Catalog:

Learn how to search the library catalog, reserve

and renew your books, and

manage your account.

Please bring your library card with you.

Saturday, April 26, 9:00 a.m.


Family Programs – All Ages

Bilingual Storytime for Dìa de los Niños.

Stories are told by Linda Whiteside.

Thursday, April 3, 10:30 a.m.

Poetry Contest and Anniversary Celebration.

Awards for the winners of the annual poetry contest

will be announced.

Also enjoy poetry readings and refreshments.

Saturday, April 26, 2 p.m.

Bilingual Magic Show.

Rafael Magic comes to the library in celebration

of Dìa de los Niños.

Monday, April 28, 11 a.m.

Children’s Programs

Stories with Grandma Carmel.

Entertaining storytelling with stories

personally selected

by our Grandparent Storyteller.

Mondays, 10 a.m.-noon

Toddler Storytimes.

Stories, songs, and playtime just for toddlers

and their parents!

Tuesdays, 10:15-10:45 a.m.

Preschool Storytimes.

Featuring stories and songs for preschoolers.

Tuesdays, 11:15-11:45 a.m.

Afternoon Stories (Grades K-5).

Join us for stories and an occasional craft.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2:30-3 p.m.

Special Craft Days: April 3 & 17!

Bilingual Storytimes.

Storytime in Spanish and English,

followed by a fun craft!
Every Thursday,10:30-11:30 a.m.

Special program on Thursday, April 3

with Linda Whiteside.

Paws to Read.

Children read to therapy dog Sonny,

a golden retriever,

to gain confidence and practice reading aloud.

Mondays, April 7 & 21, 4-6 p.m.

Teen Programs

Homework Helper Center-Tutoring.

Tutoring for middle school students in all subjects.

Some textbooks are available.

Monday-Wednesday, 3:30- 4:30 p.m.

Teen Advisory Group (TAG).

Help plan programs and participate in

community projects.

Mondays, April 7 & 21, 4 p.m.

Teen Book Club.

Participants read and discuss books

while munching on snacks.

Mondays, April 7 & 21, 5 p.m.

Book choice for April is “Stuck In Neutral”

by Terry Trueman.

Special Video Game Day.

Sign up to play a variety of Playstation 2 games.

Tuesday, April 29, 3:30-5 p.m.

Sign ups are required with

the Youth Services Librarian!

Anime/Manga Club.

Each week we discuss topics in Anime/Manga,

watch old and new episodes of Anime,

and practice drawing characters.

Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m.

Chess Club.

Play in the tournament or just practice

with your friends.

Thursdays, 3:30-5 p.m.

Axis & Allies Club.

Take either side and guide your country

to victory in this board game

based on World War II. Now also featuring D-Day!

Fridays, April 11, 18, & 25, 3:30-4:45 p.m.

See you at the library!