James Hubbell Art dedication and reception at the Alpine Library.

April 13, 2024

UPCOMING EVENTS

Teen Read and Art Contest
Apr
15

Teen Read and Art Contest

Pick up your free copy of Peak by Roland Smith at the library or read it on the Libby app. Make a work of art inspired by the book, and submit your art by April 10-12th. Have your art displayed on April 15. The top two pieces win a $50 Visa gift card!

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Mindfulness Practice
Jan
11

Mindfulness Practice

Mindfulness Practice Group Sat., Jan. 11, 18, & 25, 10:30-11:30 a.m. UCSD Certified teacher Laurie Hallihan will provide a safe space for meditation, meaningful sharing & connection. Whether you already have a mindfulness practice, and would like to experience a group setting, or you have never meditated before, this practice group is here to support you.

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Winterfest
Dec
10

Winterfest

Alpine Library Winterfest

Tuesday December 10 4-5PM

Join us for Holiday Music, cocoa and cookies, Elf Bowling, Crafts and more!

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Holiday Book Sale
Dec
7

Holiday Book Sale

ALPINE LIBRARY BOOKSTORE: Buy One, Get One Free! Take care of your stocking stuffers and help support the Alpine Library Friends Association! Tax deductible, multi-media AND we have gift certificates!

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Oasis at the Library…Critical Documents
Oct
5

Oasis at the Library…Critical Documents

What critical documents should we have on file as we age? We will discuss five critical documents everyone will want to consider having completed and on file in case of an unexpected event or emergency. A handout accompanies this course.

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Summer Concerts at the Alpine Library
Aug
13

Summer Concerts at the Alpine Library

The San Diego Chamber Music Society: Bruce Dorcy, horn & Beverly Reese Dorcy, piano

From Beethoven to Broadway is a light-hearted look at some of Bruce and Beverly’s most requested pieces from over 20 years of horn-piano concerts. There is something here for everyone to enjoy!

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Summer Concerts at the Alpine Library
Jul
2

Summer Concerts at the Alpine Library

Vocalist/percussionist Leonard Patton and pianist Branda Greggio play a duo set of jazz that stretches from the deep traditions to modern explorations including reimagined pop and rock songs. Leonard is one of the most acclaimed musicians in the Southern California scene and Brenda is a rising jazz star with many awards for her playing and compositions.

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James Hubbell Window Art
Apr
13

James Hubbell Window Art

Join us as we celebrate a newly installed stained art glass piece by artist James Hubbell at Alpine Library at 1:pm on Saturday April 13th. Donated by the Virginia Lambert family and Alpine Library Friends Association, the new art piece, titled “Rebirth,” complements the naturalesque architecture of the Alpine branch while showcasing the beauty of Hubbell designs.

Hosted by ALFA, the art reception will include music by The Caprice Strings, light refreshments, and a film screening of “James Hubbell: Between Heaven and Earth.”

Hope to see you there…

Alpine Library Friends Association

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Kumeyaay Cosmology and Watercolor Craft
Mar
15

Kumeyaay Cosmology and Watercolor Craft

Jennifer Stone, Assistant Curator at the Baron Cultural Center & Museum, will share a story about ‘emuu (bighorn sheep), teach children about Kumeyaay constellations, and lead them in a watercolor craft. Program is limited to 20 participants, ages 5 & up. Register at ddcl.org/alpine

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Teen Read and Art Contest
Mar
7
to Apr 19

Teen Read and Art Contest

Pick up a free copy of So B. It by Sarah Weeks at the library. Read the book and make a work of art inspired by the book. Have your art displayed at an art show for the whole community on April 23. The top two pieces, one from middle school and one from high school will each be awarded a $100.00 Visa gift card! Submit your art by April 19-20.

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San Diego Museum Month
Feb
1
to Feb 29

San Diego Museum Month

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Enjoy half- price museum admission at more than 60 museums in the San Diego area during the month of February! Pick up your discount pass at the library.

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Community Book Collection Day 1
Sep
9

Community Book Collection Day 1

Help our Alpine Library and Alpine Library Friends Association (ALFA) by donating books, DVD’s and CD’s to ALFA. All donations are tax deductible.

Collections will take place at the Alpine Library on September 9, 2023 from 8am-12pm.

Just drive up and we will collect the items (you don’t even have to get out of your car).

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Blue Creek Duo
Jul
15

Blue Creek Duo

Will Jaffe's (Dobro, Guitar, Banjo & Vocals) mastery on stringed instruments has brought joy to audiences for nearly 50 years. Susan Thoen (Bass & Vocals) studied classical mu-sic, bluegrass, and honky tonk, and uses all this to bring out the best tone, tempo and feel of every tune. Together, they bring it all to the party!

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ODDVoX Duo
Jun
17

ODDVoX Duo

Guitarist/Vocalist, Jimmy Lewis, and Drummer/Vocalist, Rick Favale provide a unique acoustic, yet powerful, sound and perform songs by legendary artists such as Led Zeppelin, Ray Charles, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Otis Redding, Bob Dylan, Neil Diamond, Cream and more! They perform all over San Diego.

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The Alpine community welcomed a commissioned stained glass window donated by the Lambert Family and Alpine Library Friends Association and installed by Hubbell & Hubbell architects.

The April 13, 2024, event included informational displays by the Ilan-Lael foundation, catering by the Alpine Coffee Roasters, music by the Caprice Strings, guest attendance by Pre-Teen and Miss Alpine and Miss Mountain Empire, and included a film screening of James Hubbell: Between Heaven and Earth by Marianne Gerdes.

Speakers included architect and son of James, Drew Hubbell, stained glass artist and instructor, Cindy Mushet-Shriver, ALFA president Angela McMahill, San Diego County Library director Migell Acosta, and former ALFA president Christine Connell, who introduced family members of the late Virginia Lambert.