As 2017 concluded, historians began recording their perspectives of the year\u2019s watershed moments. Watch for a plethora of political tomes. Annually, the Merriam-Webster English dictionary adds about 1,000 new words.<\/p>\n
Many words originate from technological advances, others from the world\u2019s tenuous social and political atmosphere. Examples of 2017\u2019s new or repurposed words include \u201cimbroglio,\u201d a public scandal; \u201chornswoggle\u201d as a verb means to bamboozle and as a noun it means a hoax; \u201cabandonware\u201d describes equipment that is too old to service (can you say, \u201cMy first cell phone?\u201d); \u201cSeussian\u201d relates to Dr. Seuss stories or characters; a \u201cbunny\u201d is an easy basketball shot; a \u201cconlang\u201d is an invented language like Star Trek\u2019s Klingon; and everyone\u2019s favorite, the repugnant \u201cphotobomber!\u201d<\/p>\n
In 2017, advances were made toward the realization of a new San Carlos Branch Library with design tweaking, and site remediation. Your continued support in 2018, through San Carlos Friends of the Library (SCFOL) memberships and donations, monthly used books sale purchases, and program attendance, will all contribute to reaching our goal.<\/p>\n Artistas<\/strong><\/p>\n The SewMates\u2019 quilts will be on display until Feb. 1, in the Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery. Barbara Dixson, Sarah Esch, Gloria Henderson, Peggy Howe, Florence Kopf, Betty Leal, LaVera Oberle, Wanda Pasek, Jackie Renger, Barbra Shepard , Madeleine Strozier, Clairon Tade, Bobbi Tusinski, and Judy Wilson are all participating with handmade quilts depicting the theme, \u201cNature and Wildlife.\u201dFeb. 6\u2013March 1, Zandy Gilmaher will display her works painted with rich oils, fluid watercolors and bold ink. Gilmaher\u2019s show of oils, \u201cEarth, Air, Fire,\u201d includes the \u201cDragon Series,\u201d which was inspired by the South Pasadena Float in the 2005 Rose Bowl Parade.\u00a0 In this painting of the float, Gilmaher\u2019s self-portrait is in the audience wearing her alma mater SDSU sweatshirt. February\u2019s show will also include selections from Gilmaher\u2019s \u201cDance of Life,\u201d and \u201cCalifornia Spring\u201d series. A reception for Gilmaher will be held on Saturday, Feb. 17, noon\u20132 p.m., in the San Carlos Branch Art Gallery.<\/p>\n Books for your reading list<\/strong><\/p>\n Jan. 26, 2\u20133 p.m., join author Philip Pryde as he discusses the history and biodiversity of San Diego County. Did you know that due to the area\u2019s many ecological zones, from tide pools on the western shore to a portion of America\u2019s driest desert on its eastern edge, San Diego has more bird species (516) than any other U.S. county? Pryde\u2019s engaging slide show will acquaint you with the many ways that San Diego County is one of the most fascinating and unique regions in the United States. Pryde is the author of \u201cSan Diego, an Introduction to Region,\u201d <\/em>now in its fifth edition.<\/p>\n Feb. 8, 12:30\u20132 p.m., the Library Book Club is discussing \u201cDevil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America\u201d by Eric Larson. This is a non-fiction book written in a novelistic style. Larson is a gifted storyteller, who draws us into the magical times of the 1893 World\u2019s Fair, the brainchild of Daniel H. Burnham. The fair attracted historical figures like Thomas Edison, Buffalo Bill, Theodore Dreiser, and Susan B. Anthony; it also attracted serial killer Henry H. Holmes, a young doctor who, in a malign parody of the White City, built his torture palace, \u201cWorld\u2019s Fair Hotel,” just west of the fairgrounds.<\/p>\n Free speaker and OASIS programs<\/strong><\/p>\n Jan. 19, 2\u20133 p.m.: \u201cOld Town to New Town.\u201d Join us as the San Diego History Center discusses the transformation of early San Diego from a small Mexican pueblo to the second largest city in California. This presentation explores the geographical shift from Old Town to New Town \u2014 as well as the cultural and economic implications of the move.<\/p>\n OASIS: Feb. 16, 2\u20133:30 p.m., \u201cFall Prevention & Home Safety\u201d will be <\/em>presented by Scripps\u2019 injury prevention expert, Paige Colburn Hargis. Falls are the leading cause of injury for seniors. Hargis will supply information on how to make your home environment safer from falls.<\/p>\n Youth special events<\/strong><\/p>\n Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2:30\u20133:30p.m., <\/strong>learn about \u201cIncredible Insects.\u201d<\/strong> Explore the world of insects with entomologist Bill the Bug Guy! He will share his wealth of knowledge about insects with an amazing slideshow. Afterwards, look through a microscope to see specimens up close. Your view of bugs will never be the same! Ages 4 and up.<\/p>\n Book Surprise, for ages 12 and under, continues during January. Visit our branch and find great kids\u2019 books all wrapped up and ready to be borrowed. Check out the wrapped book; wait to unwrap it until you are home, then open your surprise and enjoy!<\/p>\n Challenge Island: \u201cSlower Coaster,\u201d Wednesday, Jan. 31, 4\u20135:15 p.m. Kids ages 8\u201312 will create a roller coaster for a marble that moves slowly on a track. During their test run, they will figure out how to slow down their coaster, applying the concepts of friction, slope, and zigzag. Registration is required; call 619-527-3430.<\/p>\n Fun weekly events for youth<\/strong><\/p>\n Ages 3\u20138 on Tuesdays at 4 p.m. enjoy yoga and storytime. Youth under age 18 can enhance their chess skills on second and fourth Tuesdays from 5\u20137p.m. Wednesdays, \u201cAfter School Special\u201d for ages 4\u20139 starts at 2:30 p.m. Thursdays, ages 3\u20138 paint and glue to their own whims at Process Art at 4 p.m. Friday is pre-school storytime and art from 10\u201310:45 a.m.<\/p>\n 1,000 Books before Kindergarten is a citywide literacy program for pre-readers, ages 5 and under. Register online at sandiego.gov\/1000Books<\/a>.<\/p>\n Fechas para recordar<\/strong><\/p>\n Feb. 2, 1:30\u20133:30 p.m.: Friends of the Library only, Used-Book Pre-sale. Join SCFOL at the sale<\/p>\n Feb. 3, 9:30 a.m.\u20133 p.m.: SCFOL Monthly Used Book Sale<\/p>\n Feb. 13: Mardi gras<\/p>\n Feb. 14: Valentine\u2019s Day and Ash Wednesday<\/p>\n Feb. 16\u201319: No school for San Diego Unified<\/p>\n Feb. 19: Libraries CLOSED for President\u2019s Day<\/p>\n![\"News](\"https:\/\/missiontimescourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Philip-Pryde.jpg\")
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