October Schedule at Your Library
Hello all,
This Saturday! Story time is back! Alongside the Young Ambassador Program of the National Museum of the American Latino of the Smithsonian Institution, we will be reading the books: Please, Pass the Tamales and My Sister's Quinceañera. Be sure to stay until the end for a fun activity and a special treat! Starting at 12:30pm.
🗓️:Saturday, October 10, 2026
đź•’:12:30pm-1:30pm
đź“Ť: San Juan Community Library
Sign up for our last beginner Sumi-e Workshop this year with artist Alejandra Nanishi! Learn the principles of ink drawing using a contemporary approach to capture the beauty of nature. The workshop is this Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 11:00 am-1:00 pm and has a cost of $25 per person which includes the price of the class as well as all the materials. There is only a limited number of spaces available for the workshop, so remember to secure your spot beforehand! Open to all, ages 13+.
To register: Please email us at info@yourlibrarysanjuan.org and include your name and contact number.
The library will be closed on this upcoming Monday, October 12, 2026 in honor of DĂa de la Raza (Columbus Day). Any books due this day will now be due on Tuesday, October 13. No fines will be collected. Even when the library is closed, remember you can always check out our collection of eBooks and audiobooks on Libby or stream movies and television shows for free on Kanopy.
Autumnal activities are kicking off at San Juan Community Library with a new crochet workshop! On Saturday, October 24, 2026 we will be welcoming certified artisan Yoely Delgado (of @madebyyoe) to host a new workshop perfect for crochet lovers and beginners. As it is the spooky season, Yoely will be teaching how to crochet a small ghost, wonderful for decoration and fun during this season!
The workshop will be on Saturday, October 24 from 12:30pm-2:30pm and has a price of $30 which includes the cost of the class and all the materials. Remember to sign up in advance! Spaces are limited. To sign up: Send an email to info@yourlibrarysanjuan.org with your name and a contact number.
Save the date! Our beloved Day of the Character event will be on Saturday, October 31 this year! You can expect: storytime, facepainting for children, $5 bag sale, and we'll have our friends at SparkLabs back for one last STEAM activity. More details to come!
🗓️:Saturday, October 31, 2026
đź•’: 11:00am-2:30pm
đź“Ť: San Juan Community Library
Our annual community meeting will be on Thursday, November 5, 2025 at 5:00pm. As customary, copies of the 2025 Annual Report will be available, and we will host the election of our 2026-2027 board members.
Wishing you all a lovely week from our library family to yours.
