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Earl & Birdie Taylor Library

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The Friends of the Pacific Beach Library (FOPBL) exists to support the operation of the Pacific Beach/Taylor Branch Library. The Friends, through volunteer services, assists library patrons, hosts special events, operates a used book sale, and provides financial support for acquisitions and community activities.

Chartered under the auspices of the Friends of the San Diego Public Library, the Friends of the Pacific Beach Library is an official §501(c)(3) non-profit, educational organization. As such, donations made to the Friends are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law under Internal Revenue Service tax regulations.

The Friends of the Pacific Beach Library meet on the second Monday of the month at 4:00 p.m. in the Library's Meeting Room/Gallery. Meetings are held every month except July, August and December.

Please feel free to explore this web site to learn about the services provided by the Friends and by the Pacific Beach/Taylor Branch Library itself.

Important Announcement

PB Library CLOSED March 1 through April 7

The Pacific Beach/Taylor Branch Library will be temporarily CLOSED for recarpeting, effective Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. The library will re-open on Thursday, April 8 at 9:30 am. Both bookdrops will be locked during this period, so you are advised to return your materials at the nearby La Jolla/Riford Library, located at 7555 Draper Avenue. Items that have been placed on hold may also be picked up at the La Jolla Library. To speak with a member of the La Jolla Library staff, please call them at (858) 552-1657 during their normal hours of operation: Monday & Wednesday from Noon to 8:00 pm; Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; and Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. For more information, please visit www.sandiegolibrary.org.

Also, please note that during the time of closure, all regularly scheduled library events, including the March 10 Concert but with the exception of the PB Book Discussion Group, are cancelled. The Book Discussion Group will meet at an alternate location described in the list of Free Events below. For an at-home reminder of the library closure, please (==> Click Here <==) to view and print a flyer describing the temporary closure. Any changes in the recarpeting schedule will be posted on this website.

Under the CoversMonday, February 22 (6:30 - 7:30 pm) - AdultsThey say you can't judge a book by its cover... so get recommendations from readers who've ventured Under the Covers! Come prepared to briefly discuss a book that you've enjoyed; everyone else will do the same, so by the end of the night you'll gather an eclectic list of great titles to read.

Sign-A-Story Circle TimeTuesday, February 23 (10:30 am) - ChildrenMonta Briant, local mommy and author of Baby Sign Language Basics and Sign, Sing, and Play will sign stories and lead us in songs, fingerplays, and games and share tips on using sign language as an early communication tool with preverbal babies and toddlers. Sign-A-Story Circle Time meets on the 4th Tuesday of every month at 10:30 AM, and will replace the Pre-school Storytime which is normally held on that day and time.

Book Discussion GroupWednesday, March 3 (6:30 - 7:45 pm) - AdultsThe PB Book Discussion Group welcomes you to join us on the first Wednesday of every month. At March’s meeting we will discuss Outcasts United by Warren St. John. Copies are available for check-out at the PB Library’s Circulation Desk. April's selection will be People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks.Note: MARCH'S MEETING WILL BE HELD OFF-SITE, DUE TO THE LIBRARY'S TEMPORARY CLOSURE FOR RECARPETING. NEW LOCATION: 4944 Cass in unit 210 (Community Room in the high-rise condo). The room is to the right of the elevator (follow the blue carpet to the last unit). Parking is available on Wilber and Bayard.

Concert: Guitar ExtravaganzaWednesday, March 10 (7:00 - 8:00 pm) - AdultsThe Library Music Series presents a concert on the second Wednesday of each month. Unfortunately, due to the temporary closure of the Pacific Beach/Taylor Branch Library for recarpeting, the Guitar Extravaganza originally scheduled for March 10 has been cancelled. (==> Click Here <==) to visit the Friends of the Pacific Beach Library Concert Webpage for details about the Free Concert Series, including a schedule for the 2009-2010 concert season.

Pacific Beach / Taylor Branch Library
4275 Cass Street
San Diego, CA 92109