This section focuses on family-friendly events that are sponsored by county departments including the Library, Museum, Regional Parks, Special Districts and more.
Tiffany Haddish to read new children’s book at Highland Library
The San Bernardino County Library is pleased to announce that actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish will visit the Sam J. Racadio Highland Branch Library and Environmental Learning Center on Friday, Jan. 19 at 4 p.m. Haddish will read and promote her new picture book entitled, “Layla, The Last Black Unicorn.” This heartwarming story inspires readers to embrace their uniqueness and overcome life’s obstacles. The event will also include a special kids craft.
“We are thrilled to have Tiffany Haddish join us for a special storytime to encourage our youngest readers to develop a love for books,” said County Librarian Melanie Orosco. “We are also grateful to have Ms. Haddish share her beautiful work with us.”
In addition to participating in the storytime, attendees are also encouraged to check out five items during the event to be entered into an opportunity drawing to take home a signed copy of “Layla, the Last Black Unicorn.” If customers do not have a library card, they can obtain one by starting the process at https://www.sbclib.org and clicking on “Get a Library Card.” Customers who do not win a signed copy can also borrow a copy of Haddish’s book with their library card.
The Highland Branch Library is located at 7863 Central Ave., in Highland.
In support of the Vision2Read literacy campaign as well as San Bernardino County’s Opportunity Campaign, this program aims to improve literacy rates among children between the ages of 0 to 17 by inspiring an excitement to read, providing achievement goals and encouraging a reading routine.
The San Bernardino County Library system is a dynamic network of 32 branch libraries that serves a diverse population over a vast geographic area. The County Library system strives to provide equal access to information, technology, programs and services for all people who call San Bernardino County home.
The library plays a key role in the achievement of the Countywide Vision by contributing to the educational, cultural and historical development of our county community.
For more information about the San Bernardino County Library system, please visit https://www.sbclib.org/ or call (909) 387-2220.
Join the fun at Regional Parks events this winter season
Saddle up: Old West Days is coming to county museums
Step back in time to the days of the great American West! Round up the family and join us for Old West Days, a family-friendly event taking place at both the San Bernardino County Museum and Victor Valley Museum. Uncover the history of America’s western frontier, a unique landscape of converging cultures.
Old West Days at the San Bernardino County Museum is a two-day event that runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20 and Sunday, Jan. 21 with card games, live music, frontier arts & crafts, historic demonstrations, tasty treats and more. Museum galleries will be open during the event and regular admission applies.
Old West Days at the Victor Valley Museum is a one-day event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27 with card games, live music, frontier arts & crafts, historic demonstrations, tasty treats and more. Museum galleries will be open during the event and regular admission applies.
The San Bernardino County Museum is located at 2024 Orange Tree Lane, at the California Street exit from Interstate 10 in Redlands. The museum is open Tuesdays through Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Victor Valley Museum is located at 11873 Apple Valley Road, Apple Valley. The museum is open Wednesdays through Sundays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. General admission is $10 (adult), $8 (military or senior), $7 (student), and $5 (child ages 6 to 12). Children five and under and museum members are admitted free. Parking is free. The museums are accessible to persons with disabilities. For more information, visit museum.sbcounty.gov/events.
The San Bernardino County Museum’s exhibits of regional, cultural and natural history and the museum’s other exciting events and programs reflect the effort by the Board of Supervisors to achieve the Countywide Vision by celebrating arts, culture, and education in the county, creating quality of life for residents and visitors.
Volunteer open house event coming to San Bernardino County Museum
Interested in helping the team at the San Bernardino County Museum (SBCM) and Victor Valley Museum (VVM)? Join us for an upcoming Volunteer Open House event on Tuesday, Jan. 30, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the San Bernardino County Museum in Redlands.
Come meet our amazing museum team and discover more about our growing organization. We warmly welcome friends and groups, so please bring them along!
SBCM and VVM host a range of volunteer opportunities year-round, giving you the chance to share your talents and join a vibrant community of like-minded people.
If you are unable to attend the in-person open house, the museum will host a virtual volunteer open house event on Saturday, Feb. 3 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Please visit their website for more information.
The San Bernardino County Museum is located at 2024 Orange Tree Lane, at the California Street exit from Interstate 10 in Redlands. The museum is open Tuesdays through Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. General admission is $10 (adult), $8 (military or senior), $7 (student), and $5 (child ages 6 to 12). Children five and under are admitted free. Museum Association members receive a 50% discount. Parking is free and the museum is accessible to persons with disabilities.
The San Bernardino County Museum’s exhibits of regional, cultural and natural history and the museum’s other exciting events and programs reflect the effort by the Board of Supervisors to achieve the Countywide Vision by celebrating arts, culture, and education in the county, creating quality of life for residents and visitors.
Find your furry companion at the Winter Whiskers Pet Adoption Event
Discover the joy of a furry companion, and let their love melt away the winter chills when you adopt from the Devore and Big Bear Animal Shelters during our Winter Whiskers Adoption Event from Jan 19 – 26.
All pets come spayed/neutered, microchipped, and receive most vaccines.
Additional County Update News – January 18, 2024
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- County announces new Animal Care chief
- Ontario International Airport passenger volume exceeding pre-pandemic levels for the second consecutive year
- Public Health first in the state with maternal, child, and adolescent health data dashboards
- C.A.S.E. and Sheriff’s Department host symposium to raise awareness on human trafficking
- Mobile Crisis Response for Behavioral Health now available 24/7/365
- Museum’s Power of the Press: Black Voice News @ 50 exhibit talk pays homage to the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
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