{"id":230924,"date":"2019-02-08T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-02-08T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdnews.com\/robotics-event-san-carlos-library\/"},"modified":"2019-02-08T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2019-02-08T08:00:00","slug":"robotics-event-san-carlos-library","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/robotics-event-san-carlos-library\/","title":{"rendered":"Robotics event San Carlos Library"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>por David Ege<\/p>\n<p>The annual Robotics Showcase Extravaganza is back on Feb. 23, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Join us in the library\u2019s lower parking lot for the robotics showcase, where teams from Dailard Elementary, Cajon Park Junior High, Patrick Henry High School, and the San Carlos neighborhood will display their robotic creations. Between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., stop by the Winer Family Community Room &amp; Art Gallery to make your own interactive robotic craft.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Free Oasis program: <\/strong>Professor Blaine Davies returns to the library on Feb. 15 at 2 p.m. to give a talk titled \u201cThe Mexican War.\u201d In this Oasis presentation, Davies explores the causes, the battles and the aftermath of the Mexican War, including the local Battle of San Pasqual, the biggest clash of the Mexican War fought in California.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Charla del autor: <\/strong>On Friday, Feb. 22, 2-3 p.m., join us as local author Wanjiru Warama discusses her book, \u201cEntangled in America.\u201d Warama enlightens the reader to the struggles and vulnerabilities faced by an immigrant woman trying to find employment and learn how to financially support herself,\u00a0while also learning how to fit in and acclimate herself to a shockingly new culture.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watercolor art exhibit and reception: <\/strong>Feb. 4-28, check out returning artist Tina Fries-Miller\u2019s new selection of watercolors in the <strong>Winer Family Community Room &amp; Art Gallery. The artist reception will be held on Feb. 16, noon-2 p.m. Refreshments will be served.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Put a little pep in your life. <\/strong>Join People Enjoying Poetry (PEP) on Feb. 9, 1-3 p.m. for the first quarterly poetry open mic. Share your own work or read someone else&#8217;s poetry. We&#8217;ll collaborate to create a collection of poetry and the group will offer feedback at the poet&#8217;s request.<\/p>\n<p><strong>All things Seuss: <\/strong>Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! We are celebrating Dr. Seuss\u2019 birthday (March 2) a few days early on Feb. 27, 2:30-3:30 p.m. We will celebrate by reading his first book, \u201cAnd to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street.\u201d We will also learn interesting facts about the famous author, sing songs, and play Dr. Seuss bingo. Ages 4-10.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Challenge Island \u2013 African Animal Safari: <\/strong>Challenge Island returns to the San Carlos Branch Library on Feb. 27, 4-5:15 p.m. Children ages 8-12 will use creativity, critical thinking and social skills to learn about the savannah, wetland, and jungle habitats of Kenya.\u00a0They will then design and create an adventurous safari course and ride. This popular science and engineering-based program fills up quickly, so please register early by calling 619-527-3430.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Fechas para recordar:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Feb. 14, 12:30-2 p.m.: Library Book Club<\/p>\n<p>Feb. 18: CLOSED-Presidents Day<\/p>\n<p>Feb. 20, 4-5:30 p.m.: San Carlos Friends of the Library monthly meeting.<\/p>\n<p>Mar. 1, 1:30-3:30 p.m.: Friends of the Library only, Used Book Pre-Sale. Join SCFOL during the sale.<\/p>\n<p>Mar. 2, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.: SCFOL Monthly Used Book Sale<\/p>\n<p>Mar. 6, 6:30-8 p.m.: San Carlos Area Council Meeting. Members of the community are invited to attend.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u2014David Ege is managing librarian of the San Carlos Branch Library.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By David Ege The annual Robotics Showcase Extravaganza is back on Feb. 23, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Join us in the library\u2019s lower parking lot for the robotics showcase, where teams from Dailard Elementary, Cajon Park Junior High, Patrick Henry High School, and the San Carlos neighborhood will display their robotic creations. 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