County Library invites residents to explore, connect and create during Session 4
The San Bernardino County Library invites residents of all ages to learn, explore, connect and create during Session 4, now underway at library branches throughout the county. Through Sept. 27, residents can take part in a wide variety of free programs, activities and learning opportunities for children, teens, adults and families.
From storytimes and early literacy activities for young learners to line dancing, astronomy programs and crossword activities for adults, Session 4 offers something for nearly every age and interest. Each program is designed to give residents an opportunity to discover a new skill or hobby, spend time with family and friends, meet others in their community and experience more of what their local library has to offer.
“Libraries are more than places to find great books,” said Library Programs Coordinator Elizabeth Williams. “Our branches are gathering places where people can learn, participate, build connections and have fun. Session 4 is a great opportunity for residents to explore everything their local library has to offer.”
Programs and schedules vary by branch and may include educational and recreational activities, cultural experiences, technology opportunities, literacy programs and activities the whole family can enjoy.
With 32 branches serving communities across San Bernardino County, residents have plenty of opportunities to find a program that sparks their interest.
“Whether you’re looking for a fun activity with the kids, an opportunity to meet your neighbors or simply a chance to try something new, your local library has a place for you,” Williams said.
Residents can view upcoming programs, dates and times by visiting Session Programs and Events – Library and selecting their local branch.
For more information about the San Bernardino County Library system, visit library.sbcounty.gov, call 909-387-2220 or follow us on Facebook or Instagram.
County Library unleashes a roaring good time with Get Wild About Reading
Things are about to get a little wild at the San Bernardino County Library as branches across the county invite residents to Get Wild About Reading this September, a monthlong celebration packed with opportunities to read, explore and earn some roar-some rewards along the way.
Designed to turn every library visit into an adventure, Get Wild About Reading encourages children and families to prowl the shelves, discover new stories and explore everything their local library has to offer. From special branch events to limited-time circulation incentives, there will be plenty of reasons to let your love of reading run wild this September.
Families attending a Get Wild About Reading event can join the fun while stocking up on their next great reads. Customers who check out 15 qualifying items during a participating event will receive a special circulation incentive and an entry for a chance to win the grand “jungle” prize. It’s one more reason to prowl the shelves, discover something new and let your love of reading run wild.
The excitement continues Sept. 12–25 with a separate, limited-time circulation incentive. Customers who check out 30 qualifying items at a participating County Library branch can earn a wild animal Squishmallow, while supplies last.
Customers will have six adorable designs to choose from: fox, capybara, red panda, giraffe, raccoon and mallard duck. Whether they’re feeling foxy, reaching for new reading heights like a giraffe or simply quacking open another great book, customers can make it their mane mission to return, check out more materials and collect all six.
“We’re always looking for creative ways to make reading exciting and encourage families to discover everything their local library has to offer,” said Program Coordinator Elizabeth Williams. “Get Wild About Reading gives our customers another fun reason to explore new books, participate in programs and make regular library visits part of their family routine.”
The September celebration is part of the County Library’s ongoing effort to make reading and learning engaging, accessible and fun for residents throughout San Bernardino County. With 32 branch libraries, customers can explore thousands of books and other materials while discovering free programs, resources and experiences for all ages.
Ready to take a walk on the wild side? The fun is roaming into select County Library branches, where families can pounce on special Get Wild About Reading events throughout September:
Yucca Valley Branch
57271 29 Palms Hwy., Yucca Valley
Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Wrightwood Branch
6011 Pine St., Wrightwood
Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026
1 – 3 p.m.
Barstow Branch
304 E. Buena Vista St., Barstow
Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026
2 – 4 p.m.
Muscoy Baker Family Learning Center
2818 Macy St., Muscoy
Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026
2 – 4 p.m.
Bloomington Branch
18028 Valley Blvd., Bloomington
Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026
3 – 5 p.m.
Lake Arrowhead Branch
27235 Highway 189, Blue Jay
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026
4 – 5:30 p.m.
Mentone Senior Center and Library
1331 Opal Ave., Mentone
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026
3 – 5 p.m.
Phelan Memorial Library
9800 Clovis Rd., Phelan
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026
3 – 5 p.m.
Hesperia Branch
9650 7th Ave., Hesperia
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Running Springs Branch
2677 Whispering Pines Dr., Running Springs
Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Adelanto Branch
11497 Bartlett Ave., Adelanto
Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026
2 – 4 p.m.
Chino Hills James S. Thalman Branch
14020 City Center Dr., Chino Hills
Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026
3 – 6 p.m.
Fontana Lewis Library and Technology Center
8437 Sierra Ave., Fontana
Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026
4 – 7 p.m.
Chino Branch
13180 Central Ave., Chino
Monday, Sept. 28, 2026
4 – 6 p.m.
Loma Linda Branch
25581 Barton Rd., Loma Linda
Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026
3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Grand Terrace Branch
22795 Barton Rd., Grand Terrace
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026
3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Highland Sam J. Racadio Library and Environmental Learning Center
7863 Central Ave., Highland
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026
4 – 6 p.m.
This September, let your imagination roar, take a walk on the wild side of reading and discover where your next library adventure will take you.
For more information about the San Bernardino County Library system, visit library.sbcounty.gov, call 909-387-2220 or follow us on Facebook or Instagram.
Yucaipa Regional Park wraps up swim season with Doggie Poolooza
Regional Parks is excited to bring back the special end of summer swim event, Doggie Poolooza, at Yucaipa Regional Park for small dogs on Saturday, Sept. 12 (small dogs) and Sunday, Sept. 13 (large dogs), from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This event allows smaller and larger dogs to enjoy the pool on separate days for their safety. To enter the swim complex, dogs must be at least 6 months old and have a current license and up-to-date vaccinations. Small dogs are considered 24 inches or shorter and large dogs are considered 25 inches or taller.
Owners will be asked for proof of current dog vaccination records upon check in. Park admission is $15 per vehicle and admission to the swim complex is $5 per person and $1 per dog.
Park admission is free for those camping; however, the pool fee will still apply for swim complex entry.
Regional Parks are open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. through Sept. 18. Yucaipa Regional Park is located at 33900 Oak Glen Road in Yucaipa.
For more park and camping information, visit parks.sbcounty.gov and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for parks news and events updates.
Annual 59th Calico Days celebrates Calico’s silver mining traditions
as well as a pie-eating contest and 1800s-period costume contest.
The family-friendly event will feature an 1880s costume contest, reenactment skits, pie-eating contest, live music and traditional Calico competitions, including a Miner’s Triathlon and Bucket Brigade on Saturday, Sept. 26, followed by the Burro Run Sunday, Sept. 27.
The Miner’s Triathlon challenges competitors in rock pulling, muckraking and tug-of-war, while the Burro Run sends contestants and their burros racing through stations across town. During the Bucket Brigade, teams race to pass buckets of water and fill their barrel first.
Guests can enjoy Calico’s restaurants, shops and attractions, including Maggie Mine, Mystery Shack and the Odessa Railroad. Calico is pet-friendly, and leashed pets are welcome.
Calico Days celebrates the town’s silver mining history and the spirit of the 1880s. At its peak, Calico was home to about 1,200 residents and produced millions of dollars in silver and borax. In 1966, Knott’s Berry Farm founder Walter Knott donated Calico to San Bernardino County, where it is now managed by the Regional Parks Department.
Event details
Sept. 26–27 | 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Adults: $15 | Children ages 4–11: $10 | Ages 3 and under: Free
Tickets
Skip the line and pre-pay at https://bit.ly/4p02crx.
For event details and the daily schedule, visit parks.sbcounty.gov/calico-days. For attraction and ghost tour information, visit calicoattractions.com.
Camping, cabins and bunkhouses are available at Calico Ghost Town. Book a reservation today! Campers will receive four (4) free tickets to the event.
Calico Ghost Town is located at 36600 Ghost Town Road in Yermo, off Interstate 15, about 10 miles north of Barstow.
For more park and camping information, visit parks.sbcounty.gov and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for parks news and events updates. Follow Calico Ghost Town on Facebook to see more of Calico’s annual event photos and videos.
Community cleanup and bulk item drop-off event in Trona
San Bernardino County Land Use Services’ Code Enforcement Division and Public Works’ Solid Waste Division will host a free community cleanup and bulky item disposal event for residents of unincorporated Trona. Residents are encouraged to participate and help keep the community clean and beautiful. Business and commercial waste cannot be accepted.
Event details are as follows:
Date: Saturday, Sept. 12
Time: 8 a.m. to noon
Locations:
- Primary location: Corner of D Street and Trona Road, Trona
- Old Recreation Hall parking lot, 83164 Telescope St., Trona
- Trails Drive-In parking lot 84520 Trona Road, Trona,
Accepted items:
- Household trash
- Bulky items
- Green waste
- Up to nine tires per load, including rims
- Electronics such as TVs, monitors, VCRs, stereos and cellphones (collected by the Urban Conservation Corps)
Not accepted:
- Concrete
- Hazardous waste such as batteries, motor oil, antifreeze, gasoline, pesticides, fertilizers, fluorescent lights, pool chemicals, paint products and medication
For hazardous waste disposal information, call 800-645-9228 or 909-382-5401. Compost will also be available to community members. Those interested should bring their own containers. Participants should secure and cover loads before traveling, unload their own items, and be aware that oversized or difficult loads may be turned away.
For questions, contact Deleon Luna, staff analyst with Land Use Services’ Code Enforcement Division, at 909-383-2133.
Glen Helen and Yucaipa swim complexes open Labor Day weekend
There’s still time to enjoy the swim complexes at Glen Helen and Yucaipa Regional Parks before the season ends. Glen Helen features a lagoon-style pool, a rodeo-themed splash pad and a snack bar serving hot dogs, hamburgers, fries, chips, ice cream and more (view the menu and prices). The Yucaipa beach-style pool features waterslides and nearby pedal boat rentals.
The swim complexes are open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 5-7. Park and swim facility admission fees are separate. Park admission is $10 per vehicle Monday through Friday, $15 per vehicle Saturday and Sunday and $20 per vehicle on holidays and holiday weekends.
Swim ticket prices (now include waterslide access)
- Weekends (non-holidays): $15 per person
- Holidays and holiday weekends: $20 per person
- Children under age 3 are free
- Family four-pack (not available for purchase on holidays and special events): $55
Waterslide height requirement
- Must be at least 48 inches tall to ride the slides.
Swim admission is first come, first served. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early in the day because the swim complexes may reach capacity. Once all the wristbands are sold for the day, no new visitors will be allowed inside. Swimmers who have wristbands may exit and re-enter the complex throughout the day until the pool closes at 4 p.m.
For a more complete pool schedule or FAQs, visit parks.sbcounty.gov/swim-schedules. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news and events.
Splash into summer fun at Lake Gregory through Labor Day weekend
Lake Gregory Regional Park is open daily through Labor Day weekend. Grab your friends and family and spend the day swimming, racing down waterslides, bouncing across our inflatable waterpark, cruising the lake and enjoying delicious food with mountain views.
Lake swimming hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Beach Access Passes
- General Access Beach Pass: $17 per day and includes park entry plus access to the beach and splash pad.
- All-Access Beach Pass: $32 per day and includes park entry plus access to the beach, splash pad, waterslides and inflatable waterpark.
Lake Gregory has 84 surface acres for swimming, water sports and other summer recreation. Tag your summer crew and we’ll see you at the lake!
Lake Gregory is managed by San Bernardino County Regional Parks and operated by The Lake Gregory Company, which offers year-round events and activities.
Lake Gregory is located at 24171 Lake Dr. in Crestline. For more information about Lake Gregory, visit www.lakegregory.com or follow them on Facebook.
Recovery, resilience and hope take center stage this September
September is shaping up to be a powerful month of connection, education and community engagement as San Bernardino County Behavioral Health recognizes National Recovery Month and Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month.
Throughout September, the department will host and participate in a wide range of events, trainings and outreach activities designed to celebrate recovery, strengthen suicide prevention efforts and connect residents with resources and support.
“We are excited to bring communities together throughout September to celebrate recovery, promote hope and equip residents with tools that can help save lives,” said Josh Dugas, San Bernardino County Behavioral Health acting director. “We invite residents, community partners and local leaders to join us, participate and help spread the word.”
Featured September events
Recovery Happens
Date and time: Saturday, Sept. 12 | 2–6 p.m.
Join members of the recovery, treatment and prevention communities, along with advocates, providers and supporters, for a celebration of resilience, connection and hope. This annual event is an opportunity to build community, celebrate progress and experience the transformative power of recovery.
Location: Miller Park Amphitheater, 17002 Arrow Blvd., Fontana
RSVP: eventcreate.com/e/recovery-happens
Sound of Recovery
Date and time: Thursday, Sept. 24 | 7–9 p.m. reception with food and more music after the concert.
Celebrate the strength of recovery, help reduce stigma around substance use and mental health, and connect with local resources and support. Whether you are in recovery, supporting someone you care about, or passionate about wellness, this event offers a meaningful space to connect, reflect and be inspired.
Location: San Bernardino Valley College, 701 S. Mt. Vernon Ave., San Bernardino
RSVP: eventcreate.com/e/soundofrecovery
Resilient and Real Summit
Date and time: Wednesday, Sept. 30 | 9 a.m.–noon
Connect with educators, school leaders and behavioral health partners for a day of meaningful conversation, shared learning and practical support. Explore strategies to strengthen resilience, promote mental wellness and create more supportive school environments for students and staff. Participants will gain valuable perspectives, discover behavioral health resources and leave with tools to help foster a stronger culture of care across school communities.
Location: San Bernardino International Airport, 105 N. Leland Norton Way, San Bernardino
RSVP: eventcreate.com/e/resilient-and-real-summit
Suicide prevention trainings across the county
As part of Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, Behavioral Health will offer suicide prevention trainings throughout San Bernardino County, with both in-person and virtual options to make participation more accessible. Trainings will also be available in Spanish, helping more community members gain practical tools to recognize warning signs, offer support and connect individuals to help.
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
Learn Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR), a suicide prevention training designed to help participants recognize warning signs, ask the right questions and connect someone in crisis with appropriate resources.
Location: Ontario
Date and time: Thursday, Sept. 10 | Noon
Register: QPR Training (Generations Ahead) – DBH Internet Website
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
Learn Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR), a suicide prevention training designed to help participants recognize warning signs, ask the right questions and connect someone in crisis with appropriate resources.
Location: Rancho Cucamonga
Date and time: Tuesday, Sept. 15 | 2:30 p.m.
Register: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/04FprN53Ld
safeTALK
safeTALK is a suicide alertness training that helps participants recognize when someone may be thinking about suicide and connect them with resources and support.
Location: San Bernardino
Date and time: Wednesday, Sept. 16 | 8:30 a.m.
Register: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/gk3E9N5z5Q
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
ASIST is an interactive suicide intervention training that helps participants recognize when someone may be at risk of suicide and develop skills to provide immediate support and connect them with additional resources.
Location: San Bernardino
Date and time: Monday–Tuesday, Sept. 21–22 | 8 a.m.
Register: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/dT6awUtu7g
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
Learn Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR), a suicide prevention training designed to help participants recognize warning signs, ask the right questions and connect someone in crisis with appropriate resources.
Location: Redlands
Date and time: Monday, Sept. 28 | 9:30 a.m.
Register: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/04FprN53Ld
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
Learn Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR), a suicide prevention training designed to help participants recognize warning signs, ask the right questions and connect someone in crisis with appropriate resources.
Location: Ontario
Date and time: Wednesday, Sept. 30 | 9:30 a.m.
Register: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/04FprN53Ld
Residents, families, community organizations and partners are encouraged to participate, share these opportunities and help spread messages of recovery, hope, connection and prevention throughout San Bernardino County.
For more information about September activities, visit sbcounty.gov/dbh or follow us on Instagram, Facebook or X.
Additional County Update News – September 3, 2026
- Be rain ready: Is your family prepared?
- Board Actions, Sept. 1
- County welcomes Lauren Howland as public information officer
- First 5 San Bernardino appoints Cindy Faulkner as executive director
- Arrowhead Regional Medical Center receives reverification from the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma
- National Preparedness Month
- County Library invests in refreshed spaces at Rialto, Montclair and Yucaipa branches
- Sign up for your next adventure with a County Library card
- Animal Care is seeking short-term pet foster families to support upcoming Wings of Rescue flight
- SBC Through Your Eyes: Bluff Lake Reserve
- Submit your photos and videos of the county’s destinations, nature and cityscapes
- San Bernardino County history: Sheriff’s Rodeo
- Pet of the Week: Matisse