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Due to changes in how San Diego Children's Discovery Museum is issuing free admission passes, effective May 1, 2019, San Diego Children's Discovery Museum Passes will no longer be available for checkout from Escondido Public Library. Holds placed before that time will be honored, but no new holds will be able to be placed after May 1.

Other ways to save include:

- $1 Admission for EBT/WIC/SNAP or CalFresh cardholders and all their dependents

- Free Admission for Military and veteran families Memorial Day through Labor Day

- $5 Admission for Preschool & Elementary Educators and their families

Visit sdcdm.org/ways-save to see if you qualify for other discounts and free opportunities to visit.

Learning Express Library offers practice tests and study guides for a wide range of entrance and occupational exams, helps you prepare for your career with job searching and workplace skill improvement, as well as providing tutorials on computer usage and software. To get started with Learning Express Library, click the image above select "Learning Express Library" from the list, and enter your library card number!

The Center Children's Chorus, an endorsed vocal music education program of the California Center for the Arts, will perform music from North and South America sharing the art of singing through many cultures on Saturday, April 27th from 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. in the Turrentine Room.

Check out the Friends of the Library half price sale at the Friend's Book Shop Friday, April 26 - Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

New Book Alerts

New Book Alerts shows you many of the Library's new titles! Click a book cover below to get started! To browse subject categories, click New Book Alerts

Upcoming Events

50% Off Sale

When: Friday, April 26, 2019 - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where: Our Shop - Friends Bookstore

50% off almost everything in the Friends of the Library Bookshop

50% Off Sale

When: Saturday, April 27, 2019 - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where: Our Shop - Friends Bookstore

50% off almost everything in the Friends of the Library Bookshop

Death Cafe

When: Saturday, April 27, 2019 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Turrentine Room

Hosted by registered hospice nurse Erica Smalley, anyone is welcome to this free event. It’s for ages 18+, families, friends, and coworkers. Bring an open mind, an open heart, and your curiosity. Space is limited and RSVP is recommended at escondidolibrary.org/register or 760.230.3039

Escondido Choral Arts Center Children’s Chorus: Songs of the Americas

When: Saturday, April 27, 2019 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Turrentine Room

The Center Children's Chorus, an endorsed vocal music education program of the California Center for the Arts,will perform music from North and South America sharing the art of singing through many cultures.