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June and July 2013 Events at the Carmichael Library

The Carmichael Library will be hosting the following events between mid-June and the end of July, 2013.

Carmichael Library, 5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael

For more information, visit www.saclibrary.com or call the Sacramento Public Library at 916 264 2720.

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TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTION
CARMICHAEL LIBRARY
ONE-ON-ONE COMPUTER HELP - WEDNESDAYS 1-5 PM (ONGOING EVENT)
Wednesdays through December 04, 2013
All Day
Questions about how to use your computer? We can help you with basic functions, email, and using the Internet. Bring you own computer or practice with ours. Half-hour and one-hour sessions are available and an appointment is required. Sign up at the information desk at the Carmichael Library. If no appointments are scheduled on the help session dates, the service will be available on a first-come, fifst-served basis.

EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
CARMICHAEL LIBRARY
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME @ CARMICHAEL LIBRARY(RECURRING)
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Other dates:6/13/2013, 6/20/2013, 6/27/2013, 7/11/2013, 7/18/2013, 7/25/2013, 8/1/2013, 8/8/2013, 8/15/2013

10:15 AM
Join Miss Angela for stories, songs, and a craft.


EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
CARMICHAEL LIBRARY
TODDLER STORYTIME @ CARMICHAEL LIBRAY(RECURRING)
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Other dates: 6 /20/2013, 6/27/2013, 7/11/2013, 7/18/2013, 7/25/2013, 8/1/2013, 8/8/2013, 8/15/2013

11:15 AM
Join Miss Angela for stories, songs, and just plain fun!


EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
CARMICHAEL LIBRARY
STAY AND PLAY @ CARMICHAEL LIBRARY(RECURRING)
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Other dates: 6/20/2013, 6/27/2013, 7/11/2013, 7/18/2013, 7/25/2013, 8/1/2013, 8/8/2013, 8/15/2013, 8/22/2013, 8/29/2013, 9/5/2013, 9/12/2013, 9/19/2013, 9/26/2013, 10/3/2013

11:45 AM
Parents and caregivers are invited to bring in their babies, toddlers, and other children to "stay and play". We will put out toys for the children to play with while their parents socialize.

TEEN
CARMICHAEL LIBRARY
SPECIAL MOVIE MATINEE @ CARMICHAEL LIBRARY(RECURRING)
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Other dates:  6/20/2013, 7/11/2013, 7/18/2013, 7/25/2013, 8/1/2013, 8/8/2013, 8/15/2013, 8/22/2013, 8/29/2013, 9/5/2013, 9/12/2013, 9/19/2013, 9/26/2013, 10/3/2013, 10/17/2013, 10/24/2013, 10/31/2013, 11/7/2013, 11/14/2013, 11/21/2013, 12/5/2013, 12/12/2013, 12/19/2013, 1/2/2014, 1/9/2014, 1/16/2014, 1/23/2014, 1/30/2014, 2/6/2014, 2/13/2014, 2/20/2014, 2/27/2014, 3/6/2014, 3/13/2014, 3/20/2014, 3/27/2014, 4/3/2014, 4/10/2014, 4/17/2014, 4/24/2014

3:00 PM
Bring your friends and enjoy a movie @ Carmichael Library - Free! Visit Carmichael Library for a list of up-coming movie titles


(IN-HOUSE)
ALL
FURLOUGH DAY
Friday, June 14, 2013
All Day
All Sacramento Public Library Branches Closed Due to Furlough

BOOK CLUB
CARMICHAEL LIBRARY
CARMICHAEL LIBRARY BOOK CLUB(RECURRING)
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Other dates:  7/20/2013, 8/17/2013, 9/21/2013, 10/19/2013, 11/16/2013, 12/21/2013, 1/18/2014, 2/15/2014, 3/15/2014, 4/19/2014, 5/17/2014, 6/21/2014, 7/19/2014, 8/16/2014, 9/20/2014, 10/18/2014, 11/15/2014, 12/20/2014, 1/17/2015, 2/21/2015, 3/21/2015, 4/18/2015, 5/16/2015, 6/20/2015, 7/18/2015, 8/15/2015, 9/19/2015, 10/17/2015, 11/21/2015, 12/19/2015, 1/16/2016

10:00 AM
Please bring a snack and your opinions to share as we discuss the book. This month's title is Home by Marilynne Robinson.

ADULT
CARMICHAEL LIBRARY
AWAKE AT THE WHISK @ CARMICHAEL LIBRARY(RECURRING)
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Other dates:6/29/2013, 8/17/2013

2:00 PM
Interested in buying local food - Amber Stott from the California Food Literacy Center will share practical tips about how she lives ‘la vida locavore’to ensure that more than 80% of what she eats is sourced locally. Learn about the resources available and the exciting changes taking place in our local food movement. This is a Summer Reading Program

SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
CARMICHAEL LIBRARY
READ TO A DOG @ CARMICHAEL LIBRARY(RECURRING)
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Other dates: 6/18/2013, 6/25/2013, 7/2/2013, 7/9/2013, 7/16/2013, 7/23/2013, 7/30/2013, 8/6/2013, 8/13/2013, 8/20/2013, 8/27/2013, 9/3/2013, 9/10/2013, 9/17/2013, 9/24/2013, 10/1/2013, 10/8/2013, 10/15/2013, 10/22/2013, 10/29/2013, 11/5/2013, 11/12/2013, 11/19/2013, 11/26/2013

3:30 PM
Specially trained therapy dogs are waiting for children to come read to them. For kids ages 5 to 10 years old that are reading. Earn credit for the time spent reading and earn a book too!


TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTION
CARMICHAEL LIBRARY
ONE-ON-ONE COMPUTER HELP(RECURRING)
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Other dates: 6/26/2013, 7/3/2013, 7/10/2013, 7/17/2013, 7/24/2013, 7/31/2013, 8/7/2013, 8/14/2013, 8/21/2013, 8/28/2013, 9/4/2013, 9/11/2013, 9/18/2013, 9/25/2013, 10/2/2013, 10/9/2013, 10/16/2013, 10/23/2013, 10/30/2013, 11/6/2013, 11/13/2013, 11/20/2013, 11/27/2013, 12/4/2013

1:00 PM
Questions about how to use your computer? We can help you with basic funtions, email, and using the Internet. Bring you own computer or practice with ours. Half-hour and one hour sessions are available and an appointment is required. Sign up at the information desk at the Carmichael Library. If no appoints are scheduled on the help-session dates, the service will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
CARMICHAEL LIBRARY
ORIGAMI @ CARMICHAEL LIBRARY(RECURRING)
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Other dates: 6/19/2013, 6/26/2013, 7/3/2013, 7/10/2013, 7/17/2013, 7/24/2013, 7/31/2013, 8/7/2013

2:00 PM
Join us for the traditional Japanese art of paper folding. Materials will be provided. Don't forget to sign up for Summer Reading while you're here!

ADULT
CARMICHAEL LIBRARY
KNITWITS @ CARMICHAEL LIBRARY(RECURRING)
Friday, June 21, 2013
Other dates: 6/28/2013, 7/5/2013, 7/12/2013, 7/19/2013, 7/26/2013, 8/2/2013, 8/9/2013, 8/16/2013, 8/23/2013, 8/30/2013, 9/6/2013, 9/13/2013, 9/20/2013, 9/27/2013, 10/4/2013, 10/11/2013, 10/18/2013, 10/25/2013, 11/1/2013, 11/8/2013, 11/15/2013, 11/22/2013, 11/29/2013, 12/6/2013, 12/13/2013, 12/20/2013, 12/27/2013, 1/3/2014, 1/10/2014, 1/17/2014, 1/24/2014, 1/31/2014, 2/7/2014, 2/14/2014, 2/21/2014, 2/28/2014, 3/7/2014, 3/14/2014, 3/21/2014, 3/28/2014

11:00 AM
Do you knit? Crochet? Do needlework? Want to learn? Are you and expert who can help others? Bring a project to work on and a snack to share as we learn together!

TEEN
CARMICHAEL LIBRARY
MANGA CAFE (RECURRING)
Friday, June 21, 2013
Other dates: 7/19/2013, 8/16/2013, 9/20/2013, 10/18/2013, 11/15/2013, 12/20/2013

4:00 PM
Calling all manga/anime enthusiasts. Come hang out and discuss your likes. Food, crafts and fun!


TEEN
CARMICHAEL LIBRARY
CANDY SUSHI @ CARMICHAEL LIBRARY(RECURRING)
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Other dates:  7/27/2013, 8/24/2013, 9/28/2013, 11/23/2013, 12/28/2013, 1/25/2014, 2/22/2014, 3/22/2014, 4/26/2014, 5/24/2014, 6/28/2014, 7/26/2014, 8/23/2014, 9/27/2014, 11/22/2014, 12/27/2014, 1/24/2015, 2/28/2015, 3/28/2015, 4/25/2015, 5/23/2015, 6/27/2015, 7/25/2015, 8/22/2015, 9/26/2015, 10/24/2015, 11/28/2015, 12/26/2015, 1/23/2016, 2/27/2016

2:00 PM
Make Candy Sushi at Carmichael Library and sign up for our Summer Reading program

FAMILY/ALL AGES
CARMICHAEL LIBRARY
CARMICHAEL FAMILY GAME DAY(RECURRING)
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Other dates: 7/28/2013, 8/25/2013, 9/22/2013, 10/27/2013, 11/24/2013, 12/22/2013, 1/26/2014, 2/23/2014, 3/23/2014, 4/27/2014, 5/25/2014, 6/22/2014, 7/27/2014, 8/24/2014, 9/28/2014, 10/26/2014, 11/23/2014

2:00 PM
Drop in and play some board, card on the fourth Sunday of the month. All sorts of games for all ages. We supply the games, you supply the fun! You're welcome to bring a snack with you.

BOOK CLUB
CARMICHAEL LIBRARY
SCI-FI BOOK CLUB(RECURRING)
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Other dates:  7/23/2013, 8/27/2013, 9/24/2013, 10/22/2013, 11/26/2013, 12/17/2013, 1/28/2014, 2/25/2014, 3/25/2014, 4/22/2014, 5/27/2014, 6/24/2014, 7/22/2014, 8/26/2014, 9/23/2014, 10/28/2014, 11/25/2014, 12/23/2014, 1/27/2015, 2/24/2015, 3/24/2015, 4/28/2015, 5/26/2015, 6/23/2015, 7/28/2015, 8/25/2015

6:30 PM
Sci-Fi book club will explore the exciting and diverse field of science fiction and fantasy : from aliens and spaceships to dragons and wizards. Please bring a snack to share and join us. This month's book is Gardens of the moon by Steven Erikson.

FAMILY/ALL AGES
CARMICHAEL LIBRARY
SPECIAL MOVIE MATINEE @ CARMICHAEL LIBRARY(RECURRING)
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Other dates:3/28/2013, 6/27/2013

3:00 PM
Bring your friends and enjoy a movie @ Carmichael Library - Free! Visit Carmichael Library for a list of up-coming movie titles


TEEN
CARMICHAEL LIBRARY
CARMICHAEL TEEN BOOK CLUB(RECURRING)
Friday, June 28, 2013
Other dates:  7/26/2013, 8/23/2013, 9/27/2013, 10/25/2013, 11/22/2013, 12/27/2013, 1/24/2014, 2/28/2014, 3/28/2014, 4/25/2014, 5/23/2014, 6/27/2014, 7/25/2014, 8/22/2014, 9/26/2014, 10/24/2014, 11/28/2014, 12/26/2014, 1/23/2015, 2/27/2015, 3/27/2015, 4/24/2015, 5/22/2015, 6/26/2015, 7/24/2015, 8/28/2015, 9/25/2015, 10/23/2015, 11/27/2015, 12/25/2015, 1/22/2016, 2/26/2016

3:30 PM
Love to read. Join other teens discussing their favorite books. Pick one of our suggestions or read your own choice. Please bring a snack and share your insights. Theme for June is Germany.

ADULT
CARMICHAEL LIBRARY
CARMICHAEL LIBRARY KINDLE USERS GROUP(RECURRING)
Tuesday, July 02, 2013
Other dates: 8/6/2013, 9/3/2013, 10/1/2013, 11/5/2013, 12/3/2013, 1/7/2014, 2/4/2014, 3/4/2014, 4/1/2014, 5/6/2014, 6/3/2014, 7/1/2014, 8/5/2014, 9/2/2014, 10/7/2014, 11/4/2014, 12/2/2014, 1/6/2015, 2/3/2015, 3/3/2015, 4/7/2015, 5/5/2015, 6/2/2015, 7/7/2015, 8/4/2015, 9/1/2015, 10/6/2015, 11/3/2015, 12/1/2015, 1/5/2016, 2/2/2016, 3/1/2016, 4/5/2016, 5/3/2016

6:30 PM
Do you have a Kindle? Considering getting a Kindle? Have problems with a Kindle? Are you a Kindle Guru? Come join the Carmichael Library Kindle Users Group! We help each other with tips and share our experiences with ebooks in order to make our Kindle our friend.

BOOK CLUB
CARMICHAEL LIBRARY
HISTORY BOOK CLUB(RECURRING)
Wednesday, July 03, 2013
Other dates:  8/7/2013, 9/4/2013, 10/2/2013, 11/6/2013, 12/4/2013, 1/1/2014, 2/5/2014, 3/5/2014, 4/2/2014

6:30 PM
The Carmichael Library History Book Club meets monthly to discuss a non-fiction or historical fiction book. Help us decide which is truer: fact or fiction! Please bring a snack to share and join us as we dive into history books. This month's title is Augustus: the life of Rome's first emperor by Anthony Everitt.

(IN-HOUSE)
ALL
CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY
Thursday, July 04, 2013
All Day
All Sacramento Public Library Branches Closed For the Holiday

(IN-HOUSE)
ALL
ALL SACRAMENTO PUBLIC LIBRARY LOCATIONS CLOSED TODAY.
Friday, July 05, 2013
All Day
All Sacramento Public Library locations closed because all staff is furloughed today.

ADULT
CARMICHAEL LIBRARY
MURDER MOST FOWL @ CARMICHAEL LIBRARY(RECURRING)
Tuesday, July 09, 2013
Other dates:7/30/2013, 8/13/2013

6:00 PM
Everyone loves a good mystery story. Often the two are combined. The panel (which includes local mystery writers and good cooks) will discuss books in which food is integral to the story and some hints to writers who want to write their own food-related mystery. This is a Summer Reading Program.

SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
CARMICHAEL LIBRARY
AFTER SCHOOL BOOK CLUB @ CARMICHAEL LIBRARY(RECURRING)
Friday, July 12, 2013
Other dates:  8/9/2013, 9/13/2013, 10/11/2013, 11/8/2013, 12/13/2013, 1/10/2014, 2/14/2014, 3/14/2014, 4/11/2014, 5/9/2014, 6/13/2014, 7/11/2014, 8/8/2014, 9/12/2014, 10/10/2014, 11/14/2014, 12/12/2014, 1/9/2015, 2/13/2015, 3/13/2015, 4/10/2015, 5/8/2015, 6/12/2015, 7/10/2015, 8/14/2015, 9/11/2015, 10/9/2015, 11/13/2015, 12/11/2015, 1/8/2016, 2/12/2016, 3/11/2016, 4/8/2016, 5/13/2016

4:00 PM
Join us on the Second Friday of every month to talk about the book, play trivia games, and have fun! This month we will be reading "The One and Only Ivan," by Katherine Applegate.

BOOK CLUB
CARMICHAEL LIBRARY
CARMICHAEL SECOND SATURDAY AUDIO BOOK CLUB(RECURRING)
Saturday, July 13, 2013
Other dates:  8/10/2013, 9/14/2013, 10/12/2013, 11/9/2013, 12/14/2013, 1/11/2014, 2/8/2014, 3/8/2014, 4/12/2014, 5/10/2014, 6/14/2014, 7/12/2014, 8/9/2014, 9/13/2014, 10/11/2014, 11/8/2014, 12/13/2014, 1/10/2015, 2/14/2015, 3/14/2015, 4/11/2015, 5/9/2015, 6/13/2015, 7/11/2015, 8/8/2015, 9/12/2015, 10/10/2015, 11/14/2015, 12/12/2015, 1/9/2016

10:00 AM
Is this a good book? Is this a good audio book? Bring a snack and your perceptions to share as we discuss the story. This month's title is Measure of a Man written and read by Sidney Poitier.

ADULT
CARMICHAEL LIBRARY
TOO MANY TOMATOES!!! CARMICHAEL SUMMER READING ADULT PROGRAM
Saturday, July 20, 2013
1:00 PM
If your garden is over flowing with tomatoes, or if you just can’t resist a good farmer’s market—this is the workshop for you. Learn some fresh new recipes in this cooking demo. All of our dishes will feature delicious local tomatoes. Samples and recipes provided!



TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTION
CARMICHAEL LIBRARY
INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT EXCEL – 6 TWO-HOUR SESSIONS
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
9:00 AM
This course teaches Microsoft Excel basics. Excel is a spreadsheet program that helps you manage mathematical information. It is frequently used in today’s workplace. Once you begin to understand the basics, you will find it is an easy and fun application to use. For example, you can use Excel to budget your personal finances and keep track of your investments. You can also use Excel to follow loan repayments, compare different mortgages, create invoices and more. Prior experience with the computer is required. Class consists of six two-hour sessions. You must be willing to commit to ALL six sessions! Classes will start on Wednesday July 24 @ 9 am. Following classes are Friday July 26 @ 9 am, Wednesday July 31 @ 9 am, Friday August 2 @ 9 am, Wednesday August 7 @ 9 am and Friday August 9 @ 9 am. Registration is required. This is an OASIS Connections class.

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