Allied Gardens Benjamin Branch Library continues with busy summer slate

We hope everyone is staying cool and enjoying a terrific summer.

Our Summer Reading Program June 1 – Aug. 31 is well under way. Have you registered yet? Don’t delay, register today and start reading and earning some terrific prizes including a free book! Enjoy your summer!

Aug. 12 school begins! Best of luck to everyone parents, teachers & students. Have a terrific year. Happy Reading!

Cool Zone

Benjamin Library is a participating Cool Zone. Visit any of the participating locations during normal business hours and refresh.

August programs at the library…

Summer Reading Closing Program

Zovargo Animal Encounters

Monday, Aug. 5 @ 3 p.m.

Come and learn about the animals and then enjoy a yummy ice cream treat to celebrate summer.

American Red Cross Blood Drive Mobile will be at Allied Gardens Benjamin Branch Library in the parking lot.

Friday, Aug. 9 from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Please consider a donation for this much needed resource.

Visit these helpful sites for more information about donating.

Red Cross App: redcrossblood.org/blood-donor-app.html

Donor eligibility: redcrossblood.org/…/eligibility-criteria…

Rapid Pass: redcrossblood.org/…/manage…/rapidpass.html

Storytime at the Allied Community Garden

Saturday, Aug. 10 @ 10:30 a.m.

Meet us the garden for a fun story-time all about bugs!

San Diego Oasis

Do You Own Your Stuff or Does Your Stuff OWN You?

Saturday, Aug. 24 @ 1 p.m.

Learn insights into the impact of clutter with practical takeaways and humor infused knowledge to help you with the downsizing process. Come and bring a friend.

Memoir Writing Workshop-Reminiscence, Recollections and the Pen

Thursdays Aug. 15 – Sept. 19 @ noon

A fun interactive six-week course. Do you have a story inside you that you’ve always wanted to tell? Join us for a memoir workshop that will guide you on your writing journey. This is an introduction to the elements of good storytelling that will inspire you to begin to write your own story.

Space is limited. Register on line https://rb.gy/3v6m8q for the entire six week course.

Children’s Book Discussion Grades 4^th-6^th

Wednesday, Aug. 21 @ 3 p.m.

Title: Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo

Join us for a lively discussion of this beloved Newberry Medal winner. Snacks will be available.

Outdoor Toddler Storytime

Wednesdays Aug. 14 & 28 @ 10:30 a.m.

Outdoor Preschool Storytime

Thursdays Aug. 8 & 22 @10:30 a.m.

Pajama Signing Storytime

Mondays Aug. 12, 19, & 26 @ 6 p.m. in the Community Room(Babies-Preschool)

Adult Book Discussion w/Dave

Title: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab

Tuesday, Aug. 20 @ 1 p.m.

Title: The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood

Tuesday, Aug. 27 @ 6:30 p.m

Lego Club

Tuesdays @ 2:30 p.m.

Drop-In Saturday Craft

Saturdays @ 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Coming in September…

Employment Information Session

Presented by City of San Diego/ Personnel Department

Monday, Sept. 16 @ 12:30 p.m.

Considering a career with the City of San Diego but not sure where to start. The Employment Information Office session will include information about classified job applications, insight into the interviews, tips on submitting a strong application and more.

Editor’s note: This article was written by Branch Manager Ann Gomez.

Image courtesy of sandiego.gov/public-library/locations/allied-gardens-benjamin-library