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Ramona Community Library is at 1275 Main St., with the parking in the rear. It opens at 9:30 a.m. Mondays through Saturdays and closes Mondays and Wednesdays at 6 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays at 5 p.m.

Among activities are:

YOUTH

It’s Book Time with Ronald McDonald: Special guest Ronald McDonald will read with the children and delight everyone with magic and puppetry and fun on Thursday, Aug. 18, at 1 p.m.

Baby Lapsit Storytime: On Monday, Aug 22, at 11:30 a.m. for parents and 6- to 18-month-old babies.

Preschool Storytime: Wednesdays at 11 a.m. Attendees make crafts at 11:30 a.m.

Toddler Storytime: Stories are read from a selection of favorite children’s books every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.

TEENS

Chess Club: Meets on Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m.

Girl Scouts: Scouts help with library projects on Thursdays at 2:30 p.m.

Teen Online Book Club: The book is “Iron King.”

FAMILIES

Pajama Storytime: Every Tuesday at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome.

Yoga: Bring your mat to participate in Hatha Yoga instruction. All ages welcome. Every Friday at 11 a.m.

Family Crafts: Create arts and crafts every Friday at 3 p.m. Everyone is included.

ADULTS

Adult Book Club: Double the fun with review of two books, “Rappaccini’s Daughter by Nathaniel Hawthorne and “The Tell Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe. On Monday, Aug, 22, at 1 p.m.

National Latino Research Center: Group meeting on Mondays at 5 p.m.

Tai Chi for 60+: Instructor led Tai Chi classes for adults in the Auerbach Family Community Room on Thursdays at 9 a.m.

Diabetes Workshops: A workshop on this health issue on Thursday Aug. 18, at 10 a.m.

Bilingual Spanish Computer Helpers: Instruction for beginners on Thursdays at 6 p.m. Call 760-788-5270 for appointment.

Computer Helpers: Instructions for beginners on Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. Call 760-788-5270 for an appointment.

GENERAL

Friends of the Ramona Library Board: The board meeting is Wednesday, Aug. 17, at 2 p.m. in the Auerbach Family Community room. All volunteers are welcome.

Friends Bookstore: Bookstore hours are Mondays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The next book sale is Saturday, Aug. 20.

The Friendly Waves Newsletter is available in the bookstore or it can be emailed to members.

San Diego County Library is accepting donations to the county’s matching funds program. When a customer requests a donation go to this program, the funds will be matched by the county for up to $200,000. For more information, talk to a library employee.

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