Arts & Entertainment
Libraries offer tax prep help
The Mission Valley Branch Library is hosting a weekly tax clinic on Tuesdays through April 9 from 1-7 p.m., with...
A ‘Familiar’ tale
Iowa-born playwright/actor Danai Gurira, daughter of Zimbabweans, presents her latest play, “Familiar,” at the Old Globe through March 3.
Resolve to donate used books this year
Every year, library staff can tell that many patrons have resolved to tidy up their homes because a flood of...
La Mesa’s most popular books in 2018
Wondering which books were the most popular among La Mesa residents this year? We’ve got the scoop.
Finding Scrooge at Cygnet
What is it about the Christmas season that brings out the grouch in some people?
Floating a good idea
If you are a regular library user, you may have noticed a change over the past year: some of the...
Books to complement holiday meals
Here are other books with a food theme to make your holiday eating more thoughtful and literary.
A lovely, ‘Wicked’ time
“Wicked,” which opened on Oct. 31, runs through Nov. 25 at the Civic Theater, 1100 Third Ave. Production dates and...
Breaking tradition
There’s something to be said — especially in this time of major upheaval — for breaking down old and decrepit...
Get involved with the Friends of the Library
If you have visited the Mission Valley Branch Library, you have probably encountered the carts of books, DVDs and audiobooks...