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January 2014 Events at the Rancho Cordova Library

Rancho Cordova Library, 9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento

Sunday & 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.

 

SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
HOMEWORK ZONE @ RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Thursday, January 02, 2014
Other dates: Thursdays 1/9/2014, 1/16/2014, 1/23/2014, 1/30/2014

3:30 PM
Drop-in homework help for school-age students is available on Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Volunteer homework coaches will be available to assist students in grades 1-8 with homework assignments.


SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
KENDAMA @ RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Thursday, January 02, 2014
5:00 PM
Become a "dama" enthusiast! Learn new tricks, showcase your skills, and have fun with this popular Japanese skill toy! Bring your own kendama or use one of ours. Beginners are welcome!

ADULT
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
GARDEN CLUB OF RANCHO CORDOVA BRANCH LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Friday, January 03, 2014
1:00 PM
Learn what you can be doing in your garden now, and share tips and information with other gardeners. Special guest gardeners do presentations at many of our meetings!

ADULT
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION AT THE RANCHO CORDOVA BRANCH (RECURRING)
Friday, January 03, 2014
4:00 PM
Learn to be a library Volunteer. Primarily, we need volunteers to shelve books. Thank you for thinking of the library.

ADULT
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
COFFEE, TEA AND CONVERSATION FOR SENIORS AT RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Saturday, January 04, 2014
10:00 AM
Share what your favorite books are, your favorite memories: let the conversation flow! Light refreshments will be served. First Saturday every month.

SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
JUGGLING SHOW @ RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
Saturday, January 04, 2014
3:30 PM
Izzi Tooinsky is a storytelling juggler who will relate the tale of Dr. Ivan Readinlotz and the Man Eating Pizza. In a search for freedom and adventure, Dr. Readinlotz has to confront many culinary monsters. The monsters teach Ivan about the cookies of wisdom, the soup of intelligence and the crackers of humor, as well as some cool juggling tricks.

ADULT
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
SAKURAMENTO ANIME SOCIETY @ RANCHO CORDOVA BRANCH (RECURRING)
Sunday, January 05, 2014
Other dates: Sundays 1/12/2014, 1/19/2014, 1/26/2014

3:00 PM
Attend the Sakuramento Anime society weekly event and watch old and new Anime and Anime Music Videos (AMVs). Come play CCGs, practice your art skills and make AMVs. All adults welcome.

ADULT
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
JOB COACH @ RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Tuesday, January 07, 2014
2:00 PM
Schedule an appointment for one-on-one help finding, applying to, and interviewing for your next job! Need help with your resume? We can help you. For questions or to schedule an appointment, contact the Job Coach at jobnowsac@gmail.com. Please schedule only through email. There is no online registration except by direct email to the Job Coach. Thank you.

SCHOOL AGE (6-12)

RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
HOMEWORK ZONE @ RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Tuesday, January 07, 2014
Other dates: Tuesdays 1/14/2014, 1/21/2014, 1/28/2014

3:30 PM
Drop-in homework help for school-age students is available on Tuesdays from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Volunteer homework coaches will be available to assist students in grades 1-8 with homework assignments.


SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
READ TO A DOG @ RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Tuesday, January 07, 2014
6:30 PM
Bring your own book or read one of ours to a furry pal from the Lend-a-Heart Association. A fun way to practice your reading!

EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
STORYTIME @ RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Wednesday, January 08, 2014
Other dates: Wednesdays 1/15/2014, 1/22/2014, 1/29/2014

10:30 AM
Build early literacy skills with fun rhymes, stories, songs and more!

SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
HOMEWORK ZONE @ RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Wednesday, January 08, 2014
Other dates: Wednesdays 1/15/2014, 1/22/2014, 1/29/2014

3:30 PM
Drop-in homework help for school-age students is available on Wednesdays from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Volunteer homework coaches will be available to assist students in grades 1-8 with homework assignments.

ADULT
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
HOW TO GET A STATE JOB
Wednesday, January 08, 2014
6:00 PM
Looking for a career change? Are you interested in working for the State? Learn from former long term state employee Michelle Allen on how to get a state job. She will help demystify the process by helping you identify the exams and the jobs right for you, and will cover the application and exam process,and how to turn a "job" into a career in State Civil Service.

SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
KIDS' SNACKS PROGRAM @ RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Thursday, January 09, 2014
3:30 PM
The Junior League of Sacramento's After School Snack Program provides activities that promote the health and well-being of children and youth in our communities. This program provides students with a tasty nutritional boost and encourages participation in supervised snack preparation using local and seasonal produce. We provide activities that are safe, fun and filled with learning opportunities. Co-sponsored by Sacramento Public Library. Free program for school age children ages 6 - 12 years old.

ADULT
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
COVERED CALIFORNIA-WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR YOU?-RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
Saturday, January 11, 2014
2:00 PM
Most Americans who are presently uninsured or under-insured will soon have access to affordable health care. Starting in 2014, Covered California will begin offering a range of health care coverage that will make it easier for individuals and small businesses to purchase quality health care coverage. Find out what the new law means for you in this informational workshop. Presented by the UC Davis Center for Reducing Health Disparities.


ADULT
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
SYSTEM FRIENDS RENEWAL MEMBERSHIP MAILINGS (RECURRING)
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
10:00 AM
System Friends Renewal Membership Mailings.

SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
KIDS' CHESS CLUB @ RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
4:00 PM
Come play chess! Play, watch, and learn, for all skill levels. THIRD WEDNESDAY EVERY MONTH

ADULT
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
SYSTEM FRIENDS' MAILING COMMITTEE MEETING @RANCHO CORDOVA BRANCH (RECURRING)
Thursday, January 16, 2014
9:30 AM
Join a dedicated group of members from many different Friends' Groups of Sacramento Public library to do mailings to all members and to do planning to increase membership. All welcome to attend.

ADULT
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
SYSTEM FRIENDS MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING (RECURRING)
Thursday, January 16, 2014
1:30 PM
System Friends Membership Committee Meeting. Group can enter 1/2 hour earlier but software not allowing it.
Meeting REALLY astarts 1 pm.

ADULT
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
RANCHO CORDOVA THIRD THURSDAYS WRITING GROUP AND LITERARY READINGS (RECURRING)
Thursday, January 16, 2014
6:00 PM
Rancho Cordova Library Adult Writing Group-
- If you are just starting to write, want feedback on your writing, or need a helpful push to write more, this group is for you! We will provide gentle advice in a supportive writing environment.


ADULT
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
JOIN QUARTERLY BRANCH FRIENDS' GROUP MEETING @ RANCHO CORDOVA
Friday, January 17, 2014
9:30 AM
Join a committed group of individuals working to promote library service and help raise funds for purchasing more materials and programs for the library. Light refreshments served. All adults welcome to observe whether a member or not.

BOOK CLUB
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
RANCHO CORDOVA MYSTERY LOVERS BOOK CLUB (RECURRING)
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
3:00 PM
Whodunit? Find out when you join other mystery book lovers for discussion of the current club read and other favorites, the third Tuesday every month, 3-4 pm. Also enjoy the occasional mystery author visit or movie. This book club is not for the faint of heart!

ADULT
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
COVERED CALIFORNIA-WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR YOU?-RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
6:00 PM
Most Americans who are presently uninsured or under-insured will soon have access to affordable health care. Starting in 2014, Covered California will begin offering a range of health care coverage that will make it easier for individuals and small businesses to purchase quality health care coverage. Find out what the new law means for you in this informational workshop. Presented by the UC Davis Center for Reducing Health Disparities.


FAMILY/ALL AGES
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
LEGO MANIA! @ RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Friday, January 24, 2014
3:30 PM
Build cool things with LEGOs - racers, space ships, bridges, inventions, whatever you choose. Our LEGOs, your creativity!

FAMILY/ALL AGES
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
POPCORN PARTY @ RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
Saturday, January 25, 2014
1:00 PM
Kids love popcorn! They also love to watch it pop. Kids will learn about this fun whole grain snack, and then create their own popcorn party. They'll make 3 healthy popcorn toppings to taste while reading 'Corn is Maize' with fun facts from 'The Popcorn Book'.

ADULT
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
SPANISH CONVERSATION CIRCLE FOR ADULTS AT RANCHO CORDOVA BRANCH LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Saturday, January 25, 2014
3:00 PM
Join a friendly group of adults to practice your conversational Spanish. We all help each other learn. All knowledge-levels welcome, including beginners.

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