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With Veteran's Day just around the corner this would be the perfect time to check out one of our inspiring books about the brave men and women who joined the armed forces to keep America safe. Just place a hold on any one of these great titles and they will be delivered to your local pick up branch. Happy Veteran's Day to all and to our wonderful Veterans, we say "Thank You!"

You can honor all of our Veterans by making this heartfelt "Thank You" poster!

What a beautiful selection of Thanksgiving books we have here at the Balboa Branch Library. If you see titles you'd love to read, we'd be happy to send them your way! Just place a hold on any book and have them delivered to your local pick up branch.

Are you looking for easy and creative table decorations for your Thanksgiving table? Visit us virtually November 18th @ 6:00 p.m. to learn this fun craft with Ms. Chris. Supplies needed: 22"x 22" cloth material, new roll of toilet paper, stick from your yard, berry pick, ribbon, cotton balls, small amount of colored construction paper.

Welcome November!

Please join Miss Helene, the Youth Services Librarian at the Balboa Branch Library with the San Diego Public Library, on Monday, November 9th at 10:00am for a virtual online storytime reading of "Is There Really a Human Race?" written by Jamie Lee Curtis and illustrated by Laura Cornell. Shared with permission from publisher Joanna Cotler Books, an Imprint of HarperCollins. "While thinking about life as a race, a child wonders whether it is most important to finish first or to have fun along the way."

Sit back and relax while Ms. Ann reads the delightful story, One Minute written by Somin Anh and published by Chroncile Books.

Listen to a terrific story read by Ms. Terri. Tonight she will be reading, Splat the Cat and the Cat in the Moon based on the creation of Rob Scotton and published by Harper an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. Enjoy!

Join Ms. Parween on November 18th @ 3:30 as she instructs a virtual class on how to make a Papier Mache Clay Decorative Bowl. Supplies needed: newspaper or newsprint, flour, salt, large bowl, small bowl, medium size microwavable bowl and plastic wrap. This class is a great way to be creative and have fun!

Do you love to write and you're a kid? Check out this information!! https://sandiegowritersfestival.com/kidswrite/ https://www.facebook.com//rpp.214271447/3580135982016649/

We've got a new program with Mad Science coming up this Thursday, November 5 at 10 a.m. Welcome to the Jangalatake a virtual science trip to the tropics with Mad Science! Registration is still open, so save your spot today: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com//mad-science-sdpl-janga

Ms. Nenette teaches us how to make a fluffy ghost. No need to be scared of these little cuties. Wishing everyone a Happy Halloween!

The Balboa Library Staff would like to wish you a Happy Halloween!