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In April, the library offers programs for all ages

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“Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons..”

—From the Desiderata by Max Ehrmann

In April, the library offers programs for all ages.

Youth

Homework Club:

Tutoring and assistance with Ramona teachers and library staff on Monday through Thursday from 4 to 5 p.m. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, Homework Club is followed by Bilingual Spanish/English storytime.

Preschool Storytime:

It’s a fun story hour with crafts on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. April 1 is bilingual.

Grandparents and Books:

Join us for that great childhood treat of having a grandparent reading stories aloud from a child’s favorite book each Thursday at 11 a.m.

Bilingual Italian/English Story and Craft Time:

A special touch of Italian children’s stories interwoven with English and a related craft activity on Saturday, April 25, at 12:30 p.m.

Bilingual Spanish/English Storytime:

Come and enjoy stories, songs and crafts in English and Spanish on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Teens

Wii Gaming:

Enjoy a round of Teen Wii gaming on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month, April 11 and 25, from 1 to 3 p.m.

Families

El Dio da los Ninos:

Come join us for the celebration of this special Children’s Day on Thursday, April 30, from 3 to 5 p.m. Sparkles the Clown will be here face painting and Salvador Torres with his fun music, plus a puppet show, book giveaway, Lateria and a visit from San Diego County Migrant Education.

Family Crafts:

Join in weekly craft “make and take” session each Friday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. It’s fun for everyone in the family.

Adults

Adult Literacy Tutoring (ESL):

Instructions in reading and writing in English. Call 738-2434 for an appointment.

• Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

• Wednesdays at 9 a.m.

• Thursdays at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.

Bilingual Spanish Computer Helpers:

Computer instruction in Spanish for beginners on Thursdays at 5 p.m. Call 738-2434 for an appointment.

Computer Helpers:

Computer instruction for beginners on Thursdays at 5 p.m. Call 738-2434 for an appointment.

Friends of the Ramona Library Book Sale

This month’s book sale will be on Saturday, April 18, in the Community Room from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is the April Mothers’ Day Sale, because gift books purchased will be gift wrapped for you by our friendly Friends of the Ramona Library. There are volumes of gently used fiction, non-fiction, reference books, children’s books, cookbooks, ets, CDs and Videos at fantastically low prices — hardbacks ($1) and paperback (25 cents). The Collector’s Table is a great attraction with its first editions and special interest subjects at just $5, and don’t miss that artist’s collection, priced individually. Come meet your friends and neighbors and browse through the volumes. All proceeds benefit library progams.

Ramona Library is in the San Diego County Complex at 1406 Montecito Road (entry off 16th Street). It is open at 9:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays until 6 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays until 8 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays until 5 p.m.

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