March 2014 Events at the Carmichael Library

Carmichael Library, 5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael

Sunday: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.; Monday: Closed; Tuesday & Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Thursday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Friday: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

For details, telephone the Sacramento Public Library at (916) 264-2920 or visit www.saclibrary.org.

BOOK CLUB
CARMICHAEL LIBRARY
COFFEE AND CRIME BOOK CLUB (ONGOING EVENT)
Saturday, July 27, 2013 - Saturday, July 25, 2015
All Day
How about a good mystery with a cup of Joe (or tea)? Bring a snack to share as we become judge and jury for each case.

TEEN
CARMICHAEL LIBRARY
FREE ACT TEST @ CARMICHAEL
Saturday, March 01, 2014
12:00 PM
Prepare for college admission by practicing with the ACT Practice test under real test conditions. Kaplan Test Prep staff will administer the ACT Practice Test on SATURDAY afternoon beginning at 12:00 pm. Space is limited. Enroll Today. Be sure to attend the follow-up session on Wednesday evening, 3/12/14 at 6:00 pm for test results and valuable test-taking tips. This test is open to all high school students

SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
CARMICHAEL LIBRARY
READ TO A DOG @ CARMICHAEL LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Tuesday, March 04, 2014
Other dates: Tuesdays 3/11/2014, 3/18/2014, 3/25/2014
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!

ADULT
CARMICHAEL LIBRARY
JOB COACH (RECURRING)
Tuesday, March 04, 2014
Other dates: Tuesdays 3/11/2014, 3/18/2014, 3/25/2014
5:30 PM

Our Job Coach will help you look for jobs, get an email address, and create and upload a resume. Appointments are required and can be made at the Service Desk at the Carmichael Library.
Sessions may be scheduled for 1 hour. Please bring a current resume on a flash drive and your laptop if you have one to get started. If you do not have a flash drive, please bring a hard copy of your current resume.

ADULT
CARMICHAEL LIBRARY
CARMICHAEL LIBRARY KINDLE USERS GROUP (RECURRING)
Tuesday, March 04, 2014
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.

FAMILY/ALL AGES
CARMICHAEL LIBRARY
CHESS CLUB AT CARMICHAEL (RECURRING)
Wednesday, March 05, 2014
4:15 PM
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 meet the first Wednesday of each month from 4:15-5:15 and we will have an instructor to teach beginners. All supplies will be provided. Bring a snack if you like.

TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTION
CARMICHAEL LIBRARY
ONE-ON-ONE COMPUTER HELP @ CARMICHAEL LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Wednesday, March 05, 2014
Other dates: Wednesdays 3/12/2014, 3/19/2014, 3/26/2014
5:00 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.

BOOK CLUB
CARMICHAEL LIBRARY
HISTORY BOOK CLUB (RECURRING)
Wednesday, March 05, 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.

EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
CARMICHAEL LIBRARY
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME @ CARMICHAEL LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Thursday, March 06, 2014
Other dates: Thursdays 3/13/2014, 3/20/2014, 3/27/2014
10:15 AM
Join Miss Angela for stories, songs, and a craft.

EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
CARMICHAEL LIBRARY
TODDLER STORYTIME @ CARMICHAEL LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Thursday, March 06, 2014
Other dates: Thursdays 3/13/2014, 3/20/2014, 3/27/2014
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, March 06, 2014
Other dates: Thursdays 3/13/2014, 3/20/2014, 3/27/2014
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, March 06, 2014
Other dates: Thursdays 3/13/2014, 3/20/2014, 3/27/2014
3:00 PM
Bring your friends and enjoy a movie @ Carmichael Library - Free! Visit Carmichael Library for a list of up-coming movie titles


ADULT
CARMICHAEL LIBRARY
KNITWITS @ CARMICHAEL LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Friday, March 07, 2014
Other dates: Fridays 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!

BOOK CLUB
CARMICHAEL LIBRARY
CARMICHAEL SECOND SATURDAY AUDIO BOOK CLUB (RECURRING)
Saturday, March 08, 2014
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.

SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
CARMICHAEL LIBRARY
"HANSEL AND GRETEL" PUPPET SHOW (RECURRING)
Saturday, March 08, 2014
2:00 PM
Come and see Puppet Art Theater's performance of this classic tale! Hansel and Gretel are left alone in the forest to fend for themselves. It is there that they discover a house made of Gingerbread. Little did they know the house belongs to a Wicked Old Witch. Will Hansel and Gretel escape the Witch and find their way home? Find out in “Hansel and Gretel!”

TEEN
CARMICHAEL LIBRARY
YU-GI-OH TOURNAMENT @ CARMICHAEL LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
3:30 PM
Join other Yu-Gi-Oh enthusiasts for a card tournament. Bring your own deck or a willingness to learn. Beginners welcome. Prizes.

TEEN
CARMICHAEL LIBRARY
FREE ACT TEST STRATEGIES @ CARMICHAEL
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
6:00 PM
Follow-up session with test results and valuable test-taking tips for students who have taken the Mock ACT test given on Saturday 03/01/2013. Parents are encouraged to attend this follow-up session.

SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
CARMICHAEL LIBRARY
AFTER SCHOOL BOOK CLUB @ CARMICHAEL LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Friday, March 14, 2014
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 "How to Train your Dragon," by Cressida Cowell.

BOOK CLUB
CARMICHAEL LIBRARY
CARMICHAEL LIBRARY BOOK CLUB (RECURRING)
Saturday, March 15, 2014
10:00 AM
Please bring a snack and your opinions to share as we discuss the book.

TEEN
CARMICHAEL LIBRARY
COLLEGE ESSAY WRITING WORKSHOP AT CARMICHAEL LIBRARY
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
5:30 PM
In this workshop, students begin by writing a practice essay
under timed, test like conditions. They get advice to help
them recognize what essay graders are looking for, as well as
strategies on writing effective essays. Students will receive their
graded essays by mail the following week.

TEEN
CARMICHAEL LIBRARY
MANGA CAFE (RECURRING)
Friday, March 21, 2014
4:00 PM
Calling all manga/anime enthusiasts. Come hang out and discuss your likes. Food, crafts and fun!

BOOK CLUB
CARMICHAEL LIBRARY
COFFEE AND CRIME BOOK CLUB (RECURRING)
Saturday, March 22, 2014
10:00 AM
How about a good mystery with a cup of Joe (or tea)? Bring a snack to share as we become judge and jury for each case.

FAMILY/ALL AGES
CARMICHAEL LIBRARY
CARMICHAEL FAMILY GAME DAY (RECURRING)
Sunday, March 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, March 25, 2014
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.

TEEN
CARMICHAEL LIBRARY
YU-GI-OH TOURNAMENT @ CARMICHAEL LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
3:30 PM
Join other Yu-Gi-Oh enthusiasts for a card tournament. Bring your own deck or a willingness to learn. Beginners welcome. Prizes

TEEN
CARMICHAEL LIBRARY
CARMICHAEL TEEN BOOK CLUB (RECURRING)
Friday, March 28, 2014
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.