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In a powerful tribute to Memorial Day and Armed Forces Day, the Chula Vista Public Library will screen an award-winning film, “Patriot Guard Riders: Soldier Down - Kickstands Up,” on Saturday, May 21, at 1 p.m.

Shown at the Civic Center Branch Library, 365 F Street, the 73-minute film takes viewers on a solemn ride to funerals of soldiers killed in action. The Patriot Guards are a 250,000-strong volunteer motorcycle group that originally formed to protect grieving families from harassment by a hate group or protesters. At the invitation of the family, the riders escort a fallen soldier from airfield to grave, and form a protective shield of honor and respect.

“Patriot Guard Riders” has garnered awards at a variety of film festivals, and reveals an unlikely but strong bond between the riders and the grieving families, as well as with the military. Director Ellen Frick examines the usually untold legacy of war - the families of fallen soldiers. The film also explores group members’ capacity for healing from the ravages of war, where strong bonds help veterans recover from PTSD and other mental health problems.

Supported in part by the Veterans Connect @ the Library grant project, there is no charge. For further information, please call the library at (619) 691-5069.

Featured Events in the coming week:
Civic Center Branch, 365 F St, (619) 691-5069
- Kids' Crafternoon, "May Flowers" paper craft, ages 9+, Tues, May 17, 4:30 pm
- Scratch Coding for Kids, Wed, May 18, 5-7 pm
- CSI S.T.E.A.M., ages 5+, Wed, May 19, 4:30-6 pm
- Open Mic Night & Poetry Slam, Fri, May 20, 6-8 pm (after hours). Showcase your talent!
- Piano Concert: Montserrat Rodriguez Corral, "Love Letters of Famous Composers," Sun, May 22, 3 pm

South Chula Vista Branch, 389 Orange Av, (619) 585-5755
- Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead After-School Craft for Kids & Teens, Thurs, May 19, 4 pm
- Understanding Your Credit Report, Wed, May 18, 5:30 pm; Financial Wellness Wednesdays by SD County Credit Union.
- Author Talk: Roger Conlee, "Dare the Devil," Mon, May 16, 6 pm. Book sale and signing.
- Manga Monday Madness, Mon, May 16, 4-5 pm. Manga Maniacs, tweens & teens, talk, share and maybe even draw Manga.
- Spring Sprout Storytime, Tues, May 17, 10:30-11:30 am. Special garden stories for preschoolers.
Otay Ranch Branch, Otay Ranch Town Center, 2015 Birch Rd, #409, (619) 397-5740:
- Congresswoman Susan Davis office hours, The Hub, Thurs, May 19, 2-4 pm; for appointments, please call (619) 280-5353.
- Instructable Tuesdays: May 17, 5 pm, ages 5+. Celebrate spring with a craft. (Reservations required.)
- U+ Yoga with Mark Houghton, every Thurs, 5 pm. All levels welcome.
- Buckle Up & Drive! Mon, May 16, 5 pm. Taking the written driver's exam soon? Take our prep class and ace the exam!
- Splash into Spring, Wed, May 18, 11:15 am
- Read, Think, Build Lab, Sat, May 21, 12-2 pm, ages 6+. S.T.E.A.M. event by My Village Camps.
All Library programs are FREE and OPEN to the public. For more information on our programs, and to see our Calendar of Events, click on: http://www.chulavistalibrary.com to see our Events Calendar, or pick up a printed copy in any library branch.