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Would you like a free evening gown for your high school prom? The South Chula Vista Library, 389 Orange Ave, will host its annual Princess Project prom dress giveaway event on Saturday, April 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. High school girls in grades 9 through 12 can select a new or gently used gown from a wide variety of styles, sizes and colors. Appointments can be made at http://www.princessprojectsd.org/get-a-dress/. Those with appointments can arrive between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Walk-ins may select their gowns between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Teens must bring a valid high school ID, and are eligible for one dress and accessory each. The library will continue to accept donations of gowns and accessories through April 20.

The Princess Project promotes self-confidence and individual beauty by providing free prom dresses and accessories to high school teens who cannot otherwise afford them. With the motto, “providing dreams for young girls, one dress at a time,” the organization has brought free gowns to more than 20,000 teens since it began in 2002. This annual effort is made possible through volunteer, donor and community support.

Make sure to get your tickets for the upcoming annual Bon Appétit Food & Wine Celebration, hosted by our Library Foundation, Sat, Apr 29, 5-9 pm, at the Otay Ranch Town Center's Food Pavilion. Tickets are $45, at any library branch or at the door. Guests must be 21 or older. Proceeds benefit the Library's services and programs.

Visit your local library branch soon for the following free programs and events:
Civic Center Branch, 365 F St, (619) 691-5069
Stress Relief Coloring, adults, Fridays, 12-2 pm
Yoga Mondays, 5-6 pm
Spanish Storytime, Mon, 5 pm
Toddler Tuesday Storytime, 11 am
English Conversation Cafe, Tues, 6-7 pm, adults 18+; for non-native English speakers -- practice your English in a relaxed setting
Crafternight, Tues, Apr 18, 6 pm, adults & teens; Bird Tree out of book pages
S.T.E.A.M. event: Earth Day Water Filtration Challenge, Wed, April 19, 4:30-6 pm
Computer Help Hour, Sat, Apr 22; Word Documents; volunteer available to help all ages.

South Chula Vista Branch, 389 Orange Av, (619) 585-5755
Celebrate Earth Day, Tues, Apr 18, 5-6 pm; listen to a reading of Dr. Seuss' The Lorax and plant some seeds
"Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead", Thurs, Apr 20, 4 pm (Kids & Teens); Can exercise make brains work better?
English Conversation Classes (Adults), Thurs, 5-6:30 pm; for intermediate-advanced level English learners
Baby Bookworms Storytime, Tues, 11:15 am
Ready to Read Storytime, Wed, 11:15 am
Tai Chi for Seniors, Tues/Thurs, 11 am-noon
Resume Writing Workshop, Mondays, 9-10 am

Otay Ranch Branch, Otay Ranch Town Ctr, #409, (619) 397-5740
S.T.E.A.M. Saturdays, 11:15 am, ages 6+; this month's theme: the Environment
Crochet for a Cause, Wed, 5-6 pm; learn to crochet hats for premature babies. All caps donated to Miracle Babies.
Hub Art Studio, Thursdays, 5 pm, kids age 5+; enjoy a new weekly craft
Little Owls' Evening Storytime, ages 0-3, Mon, 5 pm
Teen Academy, Mon, Apr 17, see free resources for high school assignments; prepare for SAT, ACT, AP tests, etc.
Tech Tutor, Mon-Thurs, 11 am - 2 pm; need help on the computer? Our volunteer can help you --- also with printing.

For more information about the Chula Vista Library and its many free services, please see our website at www.chulavistalibrary.com