The Library Corner

By Avonelle D. Box

The library is springing forth with showers of new programs for youth and adult entertainment, educational and informational. Any of the librarians will be glad to help with more information on any of these programs.

The preschoolers storytime and craft programs with volunteer Julie Fuller from 11 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays have these springtime themes:

April 5 - Humorous Tales

April 12 - Bunny Stories

April 19 - Cars and Trucks

April 26 - Poems and Rhymes

The Bilingual (Spanish/English) Story time programs on Tuesdays and Saturdays have been cancelled until further notice.The Grandparents and Books volunteer Donna Shelton is reading stories to children from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursdays. "Kids Crafts" will feature a special craft program for elementary-age children at 3:30 p.m. on April 12.

The RTAG Teen Advisory Group meets monthly. If you are a teen, bring a friend and your ideas to the library at 3 p.m. on April 5. Refrestments will be served. "Homework Helpers" are available at the library from 4 to 5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. "The Glass Key" by Dashiell Hammettt will be reviewed at the Adult Book Club meeting on at 6:30 p.m. on April 18. A newly formed Spanish Adult Book Club will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. on April 4. The first selection to be reviewed is "La Herejia" by Romain Sardou.

Computers

The library offers three different computer opportunities to assist you:

Computer classes from 10:15 to11 a.m. on Mondays. RSVP if you plan to attend. The "Computer Guy" will be at the library from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursdays to help you tackle your computer problems.

A Spanish language basic computer class is being offered on four Thursday sessions from 6 to 7 p.m. (April 6, 13, 20 and 27). Space is limited, so sign up in advance.

Noches de Familia

The San Diego County Library and the Friends of the Ramona Library continue their sponsorship of the "Noches De Familia," a Spanish language program to continue from 6 to 7:30 p.m. every other Thursday until May 18 The topic for the April programs:

April 6 - "Family Nutrition" presented by Joanna Yanez, NCHS

April 20 - "Adult Education" presented by Marta Canas, SER Incorporated.

Children will be entertained with stories, crafts and videos. Refreshments and an opportunity drawing are included in the festivities.

The Friends' mini-book sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p. m. on April 15 in the Community Room. Hardbacks are $1 and paperbacks are 25 cents. There also are tapes and videos. A collector's table, containing first editions, art and unusual books that sell for $5.

New Library

The question is often raised, "When will we get our new Library?" As previously discussed, the Proposition 14 monies were disbursed before Ramona's application was awarded. Governor Swartzenegger has approved $600 million in bonds to be placed on the June 6 ballot to provide needed funds for the continuation of replacing and/or repairing California libraries. Look for the complete information to be made available in the near future and be ready to knowledgeably vote for our new library.

Essay Contest Deadline

April 29 is the last day to submit your essay for the annual contest, "My Favorite Library Experience." Applications are available at the library for students through 12th grade and adults to enter their 500-word or less entry.

For information, call the library (760) 738-2434 or Blake Chism at (760) 510-0250.