When: Friday, October 19, 2012 - 9:00 AM
Where: Turrentine Room

Meet the Buyers featuring Matchmaking for Businesses with Special Guest Assemblyman Martin Garrick: Move your business forward - Learn how to sell products and services to agencies and large corporations from the buyers and experts!

When: Saturday, October 20, 2012 - 2:30 PM
Where: Pioneer Room

Are you ready to discover your family’s history? Escondido Public Library will host a free Genealogy Workshop on Saturday, October 20, 2012 from 2:30 – 4:00 PM. The workshop will be held in the Pioneer Room, the city’s archive for local history and genealogy resources, which is located in the Mathes Community Center at 247 South Kalmia Street. This workshop is designed for adults who want to discover their family history and learn about research resources and techniques. Intermediate genealogy enthusiasts are also welcome to attend as well.

The workshop, taught by Ginger Kullman, a lifelong Escondido resident and genealogy expert, features an introduction to genealogy resources and free handouts. Workshop attendees will also receive an introduction to Ancenstry.com, the world’s largest online family history resource. The Escondido Public Library subscribes to Ancestry.com and makes this popular genealogy database available for free public use in the library.

Reservations are required as space may be limited. Contact Ginger Kullman at 760-745-6633 to RSVP. This program is sponsored by the Pioneer Room Friends, Escondido Library’s support group interested in preserving and advancing Escondido’s rich local history and resources.

When: Monday, October 22, 2012 - 11:00 AM
Where: Turrentine Room

Join Miss Merrily Cox as she shares songs, stories and fingerplays for pre-readers.

When: Monday, October 22, 2012 - 3:30 PM
Where: Children's Room

A hands-on learning experience for kids ages 6-12 with the goal of having fun, gaining knowledge and enjoying true sportsmanship. Learn to Win or Play for Fun!

When: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 - 6:00 PM
Where: Turrentine Room

In this workshop, we will discuss symbolism and use what we’ve learned to create a family symbol to represent your most important values to share with your children at home. Presented by Natalie Mason - Literacy & Lifelong Learning Department Specialist.

When: Wednesday, October 24, 2012 - 11:00 AM
Where: Children's Storytime

A baby storytime to help you learn the 6 steps of early literacy.
Raising Readers one book at a time!

When: Wednesday, October 24, 2012 - 11:30 AM
Where: Turrentine Room

Kelly Cunningham, Senior Fellow with The National University System Institute for Policy Research, will present a post-recession outlook for the San Diego region and North County in particular. As the former chief economist and research director for the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, he has an established reputation and expertise in understanding San Diego’s regional economy.

When: Wednesday, October 24, 2012 - 3:30 PM
Where: Children's Room

Children ages 5-12 can read to "Murphy" an English Westie "Honey," a golden retriever, "Samantha" a spaniel or "Hank" an English Bull Mastiff. They are all certified pet therapy dogs, here to help your child improve their reading skills. Pre-Registration is required, call 760 839-5456 to register.

When: Wednesday, October 24, 2012 - 4:00 PM
Where: Turrentine Room

Just in time for Halloween...come discuss Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake. Scary!

When: Saturday, October 27, 2012 - 3:30 PM
Where: Board Room

Selected title: El cementerio de Praga/ The Prague Cemetery by Umberto Eco. Monthly bilingual book discussion facilitated by Miriam Ruvinskis.