We're moving!

This blog will be changing web-address!

The Cardiff-by-the-Sea library's blog can now be found at:
http://www.cardiffbythesealibrary.blogspot.com/


AND,

we are proud to announce our new KIDS blog, found at: http://cardiffbythesealibrarykids.blogspot.com/


and our new TEEN blog, located at:
http://cardiffbythesealibraryteens.blogspot.com/


We are VERY excited, and we hope you enjoy these new Blogs!!

IMAGES OF AMERICA: Book launch / Book talk

On Saturday, May 30 at 11:30AM, author Wehtahnah Tucker will be visiting us to discuss her book Images of America: A photo history of Cardiff-by-the-Sea. She is a local writer and business owner who in the process of creating this book has gathered photographs and stories from the generous citizens of Cardiff. Co-author Gus Bujkovsky is a native San Diegan, a self-proclaimed historical preservationist and has been involved with the Encinitas Historical Society for several years. Both are dedicated to keeping the history, surroundings and the indomitable spirit of Cardiff alive!

(click picture for link to sdcl.org web calendar)

TWILIGHT !

Come to the Library TONIGHT, April 3rd for a special after-hours showing of the movie TWILIGHT!

We are hosting a special one-time showing of this hit movie based upon the popular Stephenie Meyer book of the same name.

The event begins at 5:30 PM in the community room and is scheduled to go until 8:30 PM.

This is a free event! But it is on a first come first served basis, with a sign-up sheet accessible at the Cardiff Library's front desk, or via phone at 760-753-4027.

There will also be some snacks and drinks provided, and maybe some prizes too!!

Happy birthday to us!

Last Saturday we at the Cardiff branch library celebrated 95 years of Cardiff-by-the-Sea having its own library! We at the branch are very proud to do the work we do, and to be a part of this community. So, while acknowledgment and fanfare are always nice, what perhaps made us most happy on that day was to see all the smiling faces who took part in our happily successful Friends of the Library book sale, or enjoyed the special performance by magician extraordinaire, the Amazing Dana! Having you all here for our special events is more than just a survival thing; of course we are happy to have people come through our doors, and to have "our numbers up". But what really makes us happy to be here is to see a young person be absolutely excited to come to a library! To see a child walk through the doors and scoot right over to the "treasure chest" where they know that waiting inside is a special gift for them, is like a gift for us (if you don't know about our treasure chest, it's simple: children who read ten books -or have ten books read to them- and log those books on a special sheet that we provide, can pick a book from inside the chest to keep). It's a special thing indeed to have a book of one's own. even if that thrill lasts only a few moments, that positive association reinforces the practice of reading. Believe me it does, I get to see it first hand, everyday! Between incentives such as this and our storytimes we have a good group of families who come in here regularly. It is to those families that we are especially appreciative. It is to you that we say "Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your lives!"

To sum up the point of this ramble, thank you everyone, whether you came in last saturday or not, for making it a joy to serve this community. Thank you for promoting literacy. Thank you for reading. And thank you for helping to validate our purpose!

The Amazing Dana and a
special assisstant perform.

Would-be assisstants volunteer

for the next trick.

Scholarship

That's right! Honoring a tradition of community involvement and support, the Friends of the Cardiff Library are offering four $1,000 scholarships to eligible high school seniors who plan to attend college this fall.

Any interested parties should stop by the library and inquire at either the circulation desk or the Friends of the Library Book Nook. As stated on the Friends' website there are guidelines to applying. They include the following:

· Applicants must reside in zip codes 92007 or 92024.
· Be nearing completion of their senior year of high school with the intent of attending college the following fall.
· Applicants must submit a biography, not to exceed 500 words, including but not limited to their reason for attending college, hobbies, extra-curricular activities, contributions to the community and their aspirations.
· In addition to the essay, applicants must submit two letters of recommendation, and proof of residency in zip codes 92007 or 92024.
· Send the original application and supporting material to :
Scholarship Committee
Friends of the Cardiff-by-the-Library
P.O. Box 657
Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA 92007
· The application packet must be received no later than May 1, 2009.
Winners will be notified on or before June 1, 2009.

Information can also be found at the Friends' wesite:

http://www.friendscardifflibrary.org

GOOD LUCK!!

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New Stuff

Please see our Current and Upcoming Events page for the latest events for this new year!