The library is great place to start enjoying museums

February is packed with en­gaging programs and activities for all ages at the library, and beyond! Every February in San Diego is Museum Month. Enjoy half-price museum admission at more than 60 museums in the San Diego area! The library col­laborates with the San Diego Museum Council to distribute passes to all in the community. Pick up your discount pass at the library starting January 24. Begin using the pass February 1.

On Saturday, February 8, from 2-3 p.m., experience US History Through Folk & Rock Music: Songs of Protest (1960- 1990). Relive the powerful his­tory of protest music through an engaging audio/visual presen­tation featuring a live perfor­mance by Desert Crossing. The dynamic duo, Michael J. Dwyer and Rose Darrough, specialize in vocal harmonies across a va­riety of music genres. You’ll hear iconic songs from legendary art­ists like Bob Dylan, Barry Mc­Guire, Neil Young, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, and REM.

On Saturday, February 15, from 10:30 a.m. – noon, join us for a Local Author Showcase and celebrate our community’s literary talent. Meet four local authors as they share their sto­ries and insights. The guest au­thors are:

Carlette Anderson – My Al­pine and Our Alpine: History of Alpine

Jo Eager – Healthy by Choice, Not by Chance: Physically, Men­tally, Spiritually

Laura L. Engel – You’ll Forget This Ever Happened: Secrets, Shame, and Adoption in the 1960s

Cary Lowe – Becoming Amer­ican: A Political Memoir and On Two Legs and Three Wheels

On Saturday, February 22, from 2-3 p.m., discover the art of quilling in our Paper Quilling Workshop for teens and adults. Learn how to roll, pinch, and shape strips of paper into deco­rative designs in this hands-on workshop. You’ll create a beau­tiful paper flower using these techniques. Registration is re­quired for this event, and you can sign up at sdcl.org/alpine.

Join us for these special sto­rytimes in February! On Thurs­day, February 13, at 10:30 a.m., enjoy Bilingual Storytime with songs, books, and rhymes in both English and Spanish. Then, on Thursday, February 27, at 10:30 a.m., don’t miss Storybox Theatre, a unique sto­rytelling experience using the traditional Japanese art of Ka­mishibai to bring international folktales to life. Both events are fun and interactive for children of all ages!

All library programs are free and open to the public. For more information, open the attached events calendar or connect with us online at sdcl.org/alpine and facebook.com/AlpineLibrary. Thank you to the Alpine Library Friends Association for their generous support!

See you at the library!

Susan del Castillo is Librarian II/ Branch Manager