La Mesa Library

10/30/2026

Exciting news for San Diego families!
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library launches in San Diego County on November 1, with the Dr. Seuss Foundation as the Local Program Partner!

Through this free book-gifting program, eligible children from birth to age five can receive a new, age-appropriate book delivered directly to their home every month, at no cost to families.
Help us spread the word! Visit imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability/ to check eligibility and register.

10/30/2026

🎃 Get into the Halloween spirit—one page at a time! 👻

Whether you’re looking for spooky stories, creepy mysteries, supernatural thrills, or a few chills and frights, our Halloween Libby book list has something for every kind of reader. 📚🕷️

Curl up, turn down the lights, and let the reading begin! Find your next hauntingly good read on Libby. 🕯️📖

Libby: https://ow.ly/cruq50ZTaX6

10/29/2026

A little teamwork goes a long way! Help keep La Mesa beautiful at the La Mesa Parks and Recreation Department's Park Appreciation Day.

🗓 Saturday, November 14
⏰ 8 AM-Noon
📍 MacArthur Park, 5080 Memorial Dr., La Mesa
✅ Meet and check in at the Community Garden

Roll up your sleeves for hedge trimming, w**d and tumblew**d removal, or litter cleanup. Volunteers of all ages are welcome!

Bring gloves and tools if you have them!

Choose your project and sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A4BAFA82EA7F94-66680453-lamesa

10/28/2026

Attention voters! You don't have to wait until Election Day to vote. Visit any vote center today!

Use the online map to find nearby vote centers and estimated wait times: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/b3cb0808081a40808324b9ae9be37e49/

10/27/2026

With rain expected this week, residents can pick up free sand and sandbags at the Public Works Operations Center.

Public Works Operations Center
8152 Commercial Street
Facility Hours:
Monday–Thursday: 6 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Alternate Fridays: 6 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Sandbags are available to incorporated La Mesa residents on a first-come, first-served basis. Residents may receive up to 10 bags per household. Please bring your own shovel and proof of residency, such as a driver’s license or utility bill.

For other sand and sandbag locations, visit www.alertsandiego.org/en-us/recovery/sandbags.html.

10/26/2026

👻 Ready for a story that stays with you long after you turn the last page?

From eerie encounters and ghostly mysteries to unsettling tales that send a shiver down your spine, our latest Libby book list is filled with haunting stories perfect for your next read. 📚🕯️

Dim the lights, get cozy, and prepare to be haunted—in the best way. Find your next chilling read on Libby!

Libby: https://ow.ly/TIn150ZTb3Y

10/25/2026

👕👖🧸♻️Swap your gently used clothes and toys for free and pick up some new-to-you pieces. Please ensure donations are free of odors, stains, or rips.

Sunday, November 8
10 AM - 1 PM
La Mesa Library
8074 Allison Avenue

Register in advance so staff can prepare the materials needed. Visit I Love a Clean San Diego at https://www.cleansd.org/events/city-of-la-mesa-clothing-and-toy-swap-2/

10/24/2026

LinkedIn Learning is now live for SDCL customers! Visit sdcl.org for more information and get started on learning a new skill today. 🤓🧠💡📚🖥️🎃

10/23/2026

Don’t toss those pumpkins after Halloween; smash them! 🎃💥
Join the County of San Diego Parks and Recreation for Pumpkin Smash, a free, family-friendly event at Lakeside Community Center!

📅 Sunday, November 1 | 12:30-3:30 p.m.
📍 9841 Vine St., Lakeside, CA

Bring your jack-o'-lanterns for some smashing fun while helping divert organic waste from local landfills. We'll provide the bats and hammers, plus plenty of activities for all ages.

Enjoy:
🎃 Pumpkin smashing
🌱 Seed planting activities
♻️ Halloween costume donation opportunities
🌿 Free compost for your garden (while supplies last)
🎮 Games and family-friendly activities

After the event, pumpkins will be composted or repurposed, giving them a second life and supporting local sustainability efforts.

Planning to take home compost? Please bring your own shovel and container.

The event is free, but registration is encouraged:
cleansd.org/tag/pumpkin/

Hosted by the County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation in partnership with I Love A Clean San Diego .

10/23/2026

Happy National Friends of Libraries Week to Friends of the La Mesa Library! Our Friends provide so much support, advocacy, and joy to our library. We could not offer the same variety of programs or reach all of the corners of the community without our Friends' tireless support. Thank you for being a Friend!

How do libraries benefit from Friends groups? They benefit by the expansion of their resources to serve the public. Friends extend a library’s capacity through dollar gifts, volunteer and program support, and through advocacy.

The Friends of the La Mesa Library is a group of people from the La Mesa area who believes that a modern, effective library is essential to our community. Formed in February 1969, the Friends have since incorporated as a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization whose stated purpose is to promote, preserve, and support library services and patron needs through education of and communication with local libraries and the community.

Are you a Friend yet? Join us in our mission to support the La Mesa Library by visiting lamesalibrary.org/membership.