June and July 2013 Events at the Fair Oaks Library

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

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

EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
FAIR OAKS LIBRARY
BABY LAPSIT STORYTIME @ FAIR OAKS(RECURRING)
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Other dates:  6/20/2013, 6/27/2013, 7/11/2013, 7/18/2013, 7/25/2013
10:30 AM
Please join us for a special storytime for babies 0-18 months and their caregivers. (The same storytime is repeated at 11:00 AM.)


EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
FAIR OAKS LIBRARY
BABY LAPSIT STORYTIME @ FAIR OAKS(RECURRING)
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Other dates:  6/20/2013, 6/27/2013, 7/11/2013, 7/18/2013, 7/25/2013
11:00 AM
Please join us for a special storytime for babies 0-18 months and their caregivers. (This storytime is repeated from 10:30 AM.)


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

ADULT
FAIR OAKS LIBRARY
FRIENDS BOOK SALE @ FAIR OAKS LIBRARY(RECURRING)
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Other dates: 6/18/2013
All Day
Find treasures among the gently used selection of books, magazines, and more. All proceeds from the sale benefit library programs and our Lucky Day collection. Sale hours are:

Saturday: 10:00-5:00 (Preview sale begins at 9:00 for Friends members - sign up today!)
Tuesday: 10:00-8:00

EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
FAIR OAKS LIBRARY
SING-ALONG CLUB WITH MR. COOPER @ FAIR OAKS(RECURRING)
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Other dates:  7/9/2013, 7/23/2013, 8/20/2013
11:30 AM
Join us for a special 30-minute music program for preschoolers. Ken Cooper brings his guitar and shares songs about weather, letters, counting, seasons, and more. We'll even freeze dance!

ADULT
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CANCELLED FOR JUNE: PERSIAN BOOK CLUB @ FAIR OAKS(RECURRING)
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Other dates:  7/16/2013, 8/20/2013, 9/17/2013, 10/15/2013, 11/19/2013, 12/17/2013
6:30 PM
Come for a discussion in Farsi of books regarding Persian culture, history, literature, and other topics. Titles change every month.

EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
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TODDLER STORYTIME @ FAIR OAKS
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
11:30 AM
Enjoy weekly storytime fun with us -- join us for stories and songs!
For ages 18 months - 3 years.

SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
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LEGO BUILDING @ FAIR OAKS(RECURRING)
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Other dates:  7/17/2013, 8/21/2013, 9/18/2013, 10/16/2013, 11/20/2013, 12/18/2013
3:30 PM
Kids, come spend the afternoon playing with Legos! Plenty of Legos await you. We will display your creations in the library after the program! For ages 5 and up; no registration required.

ADULT
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TALK TO A JOB COACH @ FAIR OAKS(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
5:30 PM
Drop in for one-on-one help finding, applying for and interviewing for your next job! Our coach has lots of experience on both sides of the interview table and can help you with a successful job hunting experience.

SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
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ARTBEAST: GLITTER DOUGH AND GLOWING SLIME @ FAIR OAKS
Thursday, June 20, 2013
4:00 PM
In this workshop, children will make their own glitter dough and glowing slime to take home! This is a Summer Reading Program event.

ADULT
FAIR OAKS LIBRARY
SILVER SCREEN SENIOR MOVIE CLUB @ FAIR OAKS(RECURRING)
Friday, June 21, 2013
Other dates: 7/19/2013, 8/16/2013
2:00 PM
Seniors, join us for classic favorites of the silver screen and popcorn! The third Friday of each month, June through August, we will show a classic film from the golden age of Hollywood. Door prize after the movie - one person will win the DVD! This is a Summer Reading Program event.

About this month's film: A princess (Audrey Hepburn) travels incognito in Rome to experience a "normal life." A reporter (Gregory Peck) discovers her ruse, but falls in love with her before his exclusive story about the princess’ double life goes to press.

EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
FAIR OAKS LIBRARY
PRESCHOOL READ AND PLAY @ FAIR OAKS(RECURRING)
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Other dates:  7/13/2013, 7/27/2013, 8/24/2013
10:30 AM
Preschool kids, bring your grown-up and join us for some fun songs and stories, and stay to play afterwards! This is a Summer Reading Program event.

EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
FAIR OAKS LIBRARY
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME @ FAIR OAKS(RECURRING)
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Other dates: 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
11:30 AM
Enjoy weekly storytime fun with us -- join us for stories and songs!
For ages 3-5 years.

ADULT
FAIR OAKS LIBRARY
AWAKE AT THE WHISK @ FAIR OAKS
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
6:30 PM
Did you know that only 2% of the food that’s grown locally is consumed locally? Buying local can help improve our planet, economy and health. Learn practical tips about how to live ‘la vida locavore’ to ensure that more than 80% of what you eat is sourced locally. Learn about the resources available and about the exciting changes taking place in our local food movement! Presented by the California Food Literacy Center. This is a Summer Reading Program event.

EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
FAIR OAKS LIBRARY
TODDLER STORYTIME @ FAIR OAKS(RECURRING)
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Other dates: 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
11:30 AM
Enjoy weekly storytime fun with us -- join us for stories and songs!
For ages 18 months - 3 years.

ADULT
FAIR OAKS LIBRARY
KNIT AND CROCHET CIRCLE @ FAIR OAKS(RECURRING)
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Other dates: 7/24/2013, 8/28/2013, 9/25/2013, 10/23/2013, 11/27/2013, 12/25/2013
6:00 PM
Now twice a month! Enjoy a bit of conversation and companionship at the Fair Oaks Library Crochet and Knitting Circle! All ages and skill levels are welcome; this is not an instructional class but some assistance will be available.

Please bring your own hooks, needles, yarn, and a project to work on. If you need a project, we can provide you with ideas and patterns to make newborn baby hats.

SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
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LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD WITH PUPPET ART THEATHER @ FAIR OAKS
Thursday, June 27, 2013
4:00 PM
A nutty version of the classic fairy tale done Puppet Art Theater style. Join Little Red, Fifi and Grandma as they try to keep the wolf from eating them and their pepperoni pizza! This is a Summer Reading Program event.

TEEN
FAIR OAKS LIBRARY
TEEN MOVIE @ FAIR OAKS
Friday, June 28, 2013
3:00 PM
Follow the journey of Bilbo Baggins, on an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Door prize following the movie - one person will win the DVD! This is a Summer Reading Program event. *Note: film is 169 minutes and will start promptly at 3:00 PM!

This film is rated PG-13.



SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
FAIR OAKS LIBRARY
CHESS CLUB @ FAIR OAKS
Saturday, June 29, 2013
10:00 AM
Do you want to learn to play chess? Do you already know how to play? All skill levels are welcome to join us at our Chess Club! We will have a certified instructor to teach beginners. All supplies will be provided.

FAMILY/ALL AGES
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UNCLE JER'S TRAVELING BEE SHOW @ FAIR OAKS
Saturday, June 29, 2013
2:00 PM
Join us for Uncle Jer's Traveling Bee Show, a Summer Reading Program event!

SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
FAIR OAKS LIBRARY
READ TO A DOG! @ FAIR OAKS(RECURRING)
Wednesday, July 03, 2013
Other dates: 8/7/2013, 9/4/2013, 10/2/2013, 11/6/2013, 12/4/2013, 2/5/2014, 3/5/2014, 4/2/2014, 5/7/2014, 6/4/2014, 7/2/2014
6:45 PM
Bring your child to the library to read aloud to a quiet, friendly dog. Each dog is attended by an adult volunteer, and both are trained and licensed by Therapy Dogs, Inc. Children who read to the dogs can earn a book of their choice from our collection of books provided by the Friends of the Fair Oaks Library. And for our December program, we are encouraging participants to come in their pajamas!


(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
FAIR OAKS LIBRARY
KNIT AND CROCHET CIRCLE @ FAIR OAKS(RECURRING)
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Other dates: 8/14/2013, 9/11/2013, 10/9/2013, 11/13/2013, 12/11/2013
6:00 PM
Now twice a month! Enjoy a bit of conversation and companionship at the Fair Oaks Library Crochet and Knitting Circle! All ages and skill levels are welcome; this is not an instructional class but some assistance will be available.

Please bring your own hooks, needles, yarn, and a project to work on. If you need a project, we can provide you with ideas and patterns to make newborn baby hats.

SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
FAIR OAKS LIBRARY
PLANTS WE EAT @ FAIR OAKS
Thursday, July 11, 2013
4:00 PM
Did you know that eggplants are fruit? Learn why in this hands-on class! Students discover the parts of plants that we eat, and they learn by coloring, plus a hands-on exploration of fruits and vegetables that they touch, smell, and even taste! We will also read The Lorax. Presented by the California Food Literacy Center. This is a Summer Reading Program event.

TEEN
FAIR OAKS LIBRARY
TEEN CRAFT: SHRINKY DINKS @ FAIR OAKS
Friday, July 12, 2013
4:00 PM
Join us for a classic craft that never goes out of style - shrink drawings or tracings to 1/3 their original size! This is a Summer Reading Program event.

BOOK CLUB
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FAIR OAKS BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP @ FAIR OAKS(RECURRING)
Saturday, July 13, 2013
Other dates:  8/17/2013, 9/14/2013, 10/12/2013, 11/9/2013, 12/14/2013
1:00 PM
Join us for a discussion of this month's book, "Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe" by Fannie Flagg. New members are always welcome! **We will be screening the film at 2:00 PM!**


BOOK CLUB
FAIR OAKS LIBRARY
BOOK CLUB MOVIE @ FAIR OAKS(RECURRING)
Saturday, July 13, 2013
2:00 PM
Join us for a free screening of the hit film based on our discussion group book of the month, "Julie and Julie: My Year of Cooking Dangerously," starring Meryl Streep and Amy Adams. (Book discussion begins at 1:00 PM - new members are always welcome!)

SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
FAIR OAKS LIBRARY
CHESS CLUB @ FAIR OAKS
Saturday, July 20, 2013
10:00 AM
Do you want to learn to play chess? Do you already know how to play? All skill levels are welcome to join us at our Chess Club! We will have a certified instructor to teach beginners. All supplies will be provided.

FAMILY/ALL AGES
FAIR OAKS LIBRARY
WILD THINGS: ANIMALS OF THE WORLD @ FAIR OAKS
Saturday, July 20, 2013
2:00 PM
There is an amazing diversity of life on Earth. Meet animal ambassadors from 5 continents and hear their personal stories. Learn about these animals that inhabit the corners of the earth. We will be visited by an African Vervet Monkey, Kangaroo, and other animals! This is a Summer Reading Program event.

ADULT
FAIR OAKS LIBRARY
ARTWORKS: MURDER MOST FOWL @ FAIR OAKS LIBRARY
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
6:30 PM
Everyone loves a good food and a good mystery story, and often the two are combined. A panel, which will include 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 event.

SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
FAIR OAKS LIBRARY
FARMING @ FAIR OAKS
Thursday, July 25, 2013
4:00 PM
Do you know that the food we eat comes from a farm? We'll learn about the different types of farms we see in California. Kids learn what pesticides are and how they work on a farm, and we'll talk about organic farmers. We'll learn through science experiments, including taste tests and games, and we will read Beetle McGrady Eats Bugs by Megan MacDonald. Presented by the California Food Literacy Center. This is a Summer Reading Program event.

TEEN
FAIR OAKS LIBRARY
HENNA TATTOOING @ FAIR OAKS
Friday, July 26, 2013
3:00 PM
Join us for Henna Tattooing, a Summer Reading Program event.
(We are screening a Bollywood film beginning at 4 PM, in conjunction with this program.)

TEEN
FAIR OAKS LIBRARY
BOLLYWOOD FILM @ FAIR OAKS LIBRARY
Friday, July 26, 2013
4:00 PM
Join us for the screening of a Bollywood film, a Summer Reading Program event. (This film will be shown following the 3:00 Henna Tattooing program.)

ADULT
FAIR OAKS LIBRARY
ARTWORKS: RECIPES AND REMEMBRANCES @ FAIR OAKS
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
6:30 PM
Bring your favorite food memories, old file box stuffed with hand-written, food-stained index cards, or family cookbook swollen with faded newspaper clippings and we’ll show you how to turn them into a handmade family cookbook! This is a Summer Reading Program event