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The Book Club selection for February is The Fallen by T. Jefferson Parker.

Copies are available for checkout at the circulation desk.

Book discussion takes place on Saturday, February 11th, at 10 a.m. in Seminar Room B. No registration or membership required.

 

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Our Friends' Book Sale room is open every Tuesday from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Saturday from Noon to 2:00 p.m.

Donations are welcome and can be dropped off at the front counter.

Preschool Story Time takes place every Friday at 10 a.m. in the children's area.

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Zumba Gold/Low Impact Fitness will be held on the 1st and 3d Saturday at 9:30 in the community room. No reservation required.

Aryn's Family Yoga: Hatha Yoga for Adults will be held on the 2nd & 4th Saturday at 9:30 in the community room. No reservation required. Just bring a yoga mat or towel and wear comfortable clothing.

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Check out our Science Program every Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. Sign up with Caroline Nasif at 619-251-1076.

Photo credit: Armin Kuhlman

The Holidays at the Library

The Friends enjoyed a Holiday Party, and the Library was decorated and ready for Santa!

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Photo gallery of the Library

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Friends at City Council Meeting

Friends News

Monday, September 19, was declared "Friends of the College-Rolando Library Day" by the San Diego City Council.

The Friends were represented by Armin & Rhea Kuhlman, E.T. Perry, Marie Grace, Rosary Nepi, Hollis Johnson, branch librarian, Sara King and City Library Director, Deborah Barrow.

Initiated by Councilmember Marti Emerald, the proclamation was presented to acknowledge the group's efforts towards fundraising, volunteer support, programming support and book sales.

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Weekly/Monthly Programs

For event details, see our C-R Happenings Newsletter (PDF)

TUESDAYS

Reading and Homework Help
Every 2nd and 3rd Tuesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAYS

Science Program
1:00 p.m. REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Contact Caroline Nasif (619)251-1076

FRIDAYS

Preschool Storytime
10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Free Kids Yoga
Every 1st and 3rd Friday at 10:30 a.m.

SATURDAYS

Free Yoga Classes
Every 2nd and 4th Saturday at 9:30 a.m.

Book Discussion Group
(Book Club Reading List) 2nd Saturday of the month at 10:00 a.m.

Zumba Gold
Latin-inspired cardio dance
Every 1st and 3rd Saturday at 9:45 a.m.

Arts and Crafts with Cheryl
Every 2nd and 4th Saturday at 12:00 p.m. Sign-up is required.

Special Events

Read about this month's SPECIAL EVENTS at College Rolando Library in our C-R Happenings Newsletter (PDF).