Friends of the Library| The Capistrano Dispatch

San Juan Capistrano Library Bookstore Reopens

Staff report It was March 2020 when the San Juan Capistrano Friends of the Library bookstore had to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After…

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Friends of the Library Hold Socially Distanced Book Sale Events

Staff report Outdoor book sale days will be hosted by the Friends of the Library on Nov. 21 and Nov. 28 at the San Juan…

Friday Night Film at the Library

The SJC Friends of the Library host a movie event on the first Friday of each month. For Aug. 2, the movie will be The…

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Friends of the Library: Annual Day of Knitting Brings in Record Participation at San Juan Library

By Rhonda DeHaan On June 1, the San Juan Capistrano Library held its biggest-ever World Wide Knit and Crochet Day. Not only did a record number…

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Friends of the Library: SJC Library Provides Connection for the Community

By Rhonda DeHaan The San Juan Capistrano Library is not only a place to connect with information, it provides a variety of programs and activities…

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Friends of the Library: Library Encourages Young Readers

By Rhonda DeHaan Young readers are invited to the San Juan Capistrano Library to vote on their favorite books. Millions of children have participated in…

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Friends of the Library: Have you Hugged Your Library Lately?

By Rhonda DeHaan February is Library Lovers’ Month, so be sure to stop by the San Juan Capistrano Library to discover all there is to…

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Branching Out: Make More Than Just Your Brain Healthy by Visiting the Library

Staff at the San Juan Capistrano Library are excited about their grant from the California State Library and the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library…

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Branching Out: Pacific Animal Productions, Harry Potter Day Coming to the Library in July

Guest Opinion: Branching Out by San Juan Capistrano Library Staff and the Friends of the Library Check out these special programs for kids that are…

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Branching Out: Library Offers New Online Learning Website

By San Juan Capistrano Library Staff and the Friends of the Library February is Library Lovers’ Month, a month-long celebration of libraries of all…

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Holiday Festivities Return to San Juan Capistrano This Weekend

Friday, December 1 Student Art Holiday Sale 5-8 p.m. Celebrate the 38th Annual Student Art Holiday Sale at Saddleback College by shopping through a wide…

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Branching Out: Our Library Provides Much to be Thankful For

The library’s educational series continues this month with two upcoming lectures By San Juan Capistrano Library Staff and the Friends of the Library The San…

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Then & Now: The Glory Days of Walnut Grove

By Rhonda deHaan Downtown San Juan Capistrano has been evolving over the last 240 years, with structures constructed, some demolished, and more planned and built….