June and July 2013 Events from the Rancho Cordova Library

ADULT
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
The Rancho Cordova 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.

RHYTHMIC POETRY: WRITE POETRY WITH POET BOB STANLEY @RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY(RECURRING)
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Other dates: 6/20/2013, 6/27/2013
6:00 PM
Write metric and rhythmic poetry with poet Bob Stanley three Thursdays in a row: June 13, June 20 and June 27. Free poetry writing workshop. Adults and Teens Welcome. This is writing for fun! For beginners and practiced poets!

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

SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
GLITTER DOUGH AND GLOWING SLIME @ RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
Saturday, June 15, 2013
3:00 PM
In this workshop, children will make their own glitter dough and glowing slime to take home. The workshop will open with a slimy story and a lively overview of the tools we use to measure flour and water. Next, children will follow recipes to concoct their own ooey gooeys.

Part of Summer Reading Program:
*** READING IS SO DELICIOUS! ***
Sign up for Summer Reading!

TEEN
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
SAKURAMENTO ANIME SOCIETY @ RANCHO CORDOVA BRANCH LIBRARY(RECURRING)
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Other dates:  6/23/2013, 6/30/2013, 7/7/2013, 7/14/2013, 7/21/2013, 7/28/2013, 8/4/2013, 8/11/2013, 8/18/2013, 8/25/2013, 9/1/2013, 9/8/2013, 9/15/2013, 9/22/2013, 9/29/2013, 10/6/2013, 10/13/2013, 10/20/2013, 10/27/2013, 11/3/2013, 11/10/2013, 11/17/2013, 11/24/2013, 12/1/2013, 12/8/2013, 12/15/2013, 12/22/2013, 12/29/2013
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.

This is event is free and all are welcome!

BOOK CLUB
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
RANCHO CORDOVA MYSTERY LOVERS BOOK CLUB(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
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!
2013 books
Jan. 15: Final Appeal by Lisa Scottoline; Feb. 19: False Mermaid by Erin Hart; Mar. 19: False Accusations by Alan Jacobson; Apr. 16: 1222 by Anne Holt; May 21: The Queen of Patpong by Timothy Hallinan; Je. 18: The Two Deaths of Daniel Hayes by Marcus Sakey; Jl. 16: A Trace of Smoke by Rebecca Cantrell; Aug. 20: Behold a Pale Horse by Peter Tremayne; Sept. 17: Iron House by John Hart; Oct. 15: Treason at Lisson Grove by Anne Perry; Nov. 19: The Spider's Web by Margaret Coel; Dec. 17: Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier.



SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
HOMEWORK ZONE @ RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY(RECURRING)
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Other dates: 6/25/2013, 6/26/2013
3:30 PM
Drop-in homework help for school-age students is available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Volunteer homework coaches will be available to assist students in grades 1-8 with homework assignments.

EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
STORYTIME @ RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY(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
10:30 AM
Build early literacy skills with fun rhymes, stories, songs and more!

SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
KIDS' CHESS CLUB @ RANCHO CORDOVA BRANCH LIBRARY(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, 1/15/2014
4:00 PM
Come play chess! Play, watch, and learn, for all skill levels.
No chess February or March 2013. Starts again THIRD WEDNESDAY EVERY MONTH, April through December 2013, and 3rd Wednesday of January 2014.

ADULT
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
CALLING ALL SCREEN WRITERS AND FILMMAKERS TO THE RANCHO CORDOVA BRANCH LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Other dates:  7/17/2013
6:00 PM
We have started a group of interested adults to help each other as we all create short videos. Come with ideas or scripts. More members are always welcome. No equipment needed. We will help bring films to fruition.

(IN-HOUSE)
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
RANCHO CORDOVA BRANCH FRIENDS GROUP MEETING
Friday, June 21, 2013
9:30 AM
The Rancho Cordovas Branch Friends' Group is holding its quarterly meeting. Join a dedicated group of caring individuals committed to helping the library and community. We do fundraising, help with programs and promote use of the library. All welcome. Visitors can observe meetings to decide if they want to join. Enter through the side path to the community room. We hold meetings before library open hours. Light refreshments served.

SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
VEGGIE STAMPS @ RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
Friday, June 21, 2013
3:30 PM
Get inspired by the shapes and textures of fruits and vegetables! We will be dipping cut fruits and veggies into paint and stamping them onto paper to create works of art!

Part of Summer Reading Program:
*** READING IS SO DELICIOUS! ***
Sign up for Summer Reading!

ADULT
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
SPANISH CONVERSATION CIRCLE FOR ADULTS AT THE RANCHO CORDOVA BRANCH LIBRARY(RECURRING)
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Other dates: 7/27/2013, 8/24/2013, 9/28/2013, 10/26/2013
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. NO CLASSES in MAY due to a FURLOUGH and none in NOVEMBER or DECEMBER due to the Holidays!

ADULT
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
JOB SEARCHING ONLINE: FREE CLASS AT THE RANCHO CORDOVA BRANCH LIBRARY(RECURRING)
Friday, June 28, 2013
10:00 AM
This free Oasis class will help you look for a new or part-time job. In today’s world, the Internet is an important resource in the search for work. In this class, you will learn to search for jobs online, post your resume and communicate with prospective employers. Before taking this class you will need some basic computer experience. This course is limited to 8 adults. You need to register for this free class. You may register online, or by calling the library at 916-264-2920, or by signing up at the library service desk. This class is held while the library is closed, so please enter through the staff Entrance. This is part of the JobsNow series. Thank You.


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

Part of Summer Reading Program:
*** READING IS SO DELICIOUS! ***
Sign up for Summer Reading!

ADULT
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
ALL FRIENDS MEETING TO BE HELD AT RANCHO CORDOVA BRANCH
Saturday, June 29, 2013
10:00 AM
Meeting of all Branch Friends' presidents and Board Members.
Second meeting of the year.

SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
READ TO A DOG @ RANCHO CORDOVA BRANCH LIBRARY(RECURRING)
Tuesday, July 02, 2013
Other dates:  8/6/2013, 9/3/2013, 10/1/2013, 11/5/2013, 12/3/2013.
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!

(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
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
COFFEE, TEA AND CONVERSATION FOR SENIORS AT RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY(RECURRING)
Saturday, July 06, 2013
Other dates:  9/7/2013, 10/5/2013, 11/2/2013, 12/7/2013.
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 except August 3 2013, Furlough Day. Part of our Summer Reading Programs in JUNE and JULY!

SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
CUCUMBER, WATERMELON & MINT SALAD & RECIPE CARD CRAFT @ RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
Saturday, July 06, 2013
3:00 PM
Is this a fruit salad or a vegetable salad? Kids learn to identify the difference between fruits and vegetables while making this tasty salad. They learn how to use a recipe and explore new foods. Kids make a special recipe craft and take home a copy of the recipe. We'll read 'Food from Farms' by Nancy Dickman.

Part of Summer Reading Program:
*** READING IS SO DELICIOUS! ***
Sign up for Summer Reading!

(IN-HOUSE)
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL MAILING GROUP OF ALL FRIENDS GROUPS-RANCHO CORDOVA BRANCH(RECURRING)
Tuesday, July 09, 2013
10:00 AM
This is the Membership Renewal Mailing Group meeting for ALL FRIENDS GROUPS. Join a dedicated group who are stuffing envelopes to mail renewal notices of Friends' memberships.

ADULT
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
SACRAMENTO PUBLIC LIBRARY FRIENDS' BOARD MEETING HELD AT RANCHO CORDOVA(RECURRING)
Tuesday, July 09, 2013
Other dates: 11/12/2013
6:00 PM
The Friends of the Sacramento Public Library are holding their QUARTERLY Board Meetings at the Rancho Cordova branch:
Jan. 8 2013, April 9 2013; July 9 2013; and Nov. 12 2013.
ALL WELCOME TO ATTEND THIS OPEN MEETING. Join a dedicated, enthusiastic group working to promote and help the library fulfill its mission to serve our patrons.

ADULT
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
AUX AMIS DE LA BIBLIOTEQUE MEETING AT THE RANCHO CORDOVA BRANCH LIBRARY(RECURRING)
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Other dates: 8/14/2013, 9/11/2013, 10/9/2013, 11/13/2013, 12/11/2013, 1/8/2014
2:00 PM
Practice speaking and reading basic French. Refresh your language skills! Not for beginners. Use the French you once learned or already know. Native French speakers and those who enjoy speaking French are welcome! This is not a class.
Join a friendly group to practice speaking French.

SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
KENDAMA @ RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY(RECURRING)
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Other dates: 7/10/2013, 8/14/2013
5:00 PM
Become a "dama" enthusiast! Learn new tricks, showcase your skills, and have fun with this popular Japanese skill toy!

Beginners are welcome!

Part of Summer Reading Program:
*** READING IS SO DELICIOUS! ***
Sign up for Summer Reading!

ADULT
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
CALLING ALL SCREEN WRITERS AND FILMMAKERS TO THE RANCHO CORDOVA BRANCH LIBRARY(RECURRING)
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
6:30 PM
Join a recently organized group of interested adults to help each other as we all create short videos. Come with ideas or scripts. No equipment needed. We will help bring films to fruition.

(IN-HOUSE)
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
GARDEN CLUB OF RANCHO CORDOVA BRANCH LIBRARY
Friday, July 12, 2013
12:30 PM
Get together with other gardeners to discuss plants, planting and issues of the day.

SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
MARSHMALLOW STRUCTURES @ RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
Friday, July 12, 2013
3:30 PM
Construct yummy buildings using marshmallows and toothpicks!

Part of Summer Reading Program:
*** READING IS SO DELICIOUS! ***
Sign up for Summer Reading!

ADULT
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
PAINT A STILL LIFE OF FOOD @ RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
Saturday, July 13, 2013
2:00 PM
We provide the acrylic paint and wood to paint on and you provide the imagination. Paint still lives of food and flowers. Summer Reading Program for adults.

ADULT
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
SYSTEM FRIENDS' MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE MEETINGS @ RANCHO CORDOVA BRANCH(RECURRING)
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Other dates: 9/19/2013, 11/21/2013
8:30 AM
Join a dedicated group of members of Friends Groups from throughout the Library System to do mailings to members and creating plans for increasing our membership. New and creative ideas welcome!

ADULT
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
RANCHO CORDOVA THIRD THURSDAYS WRITING GROUP AND LITERARY READINGS(RECURRING)
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Other dates:  8/15/2013, 9/19/2013, 10/17/2013, 11/21/2013, 12/19/2013.
6:00 PM
Rancho Cordova Library Adult WRITING GROUP and LITERARY READINGS
- We have an adult Writing Group at Rancho Cordova Library.
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.

We will do Critiquing of writing and sponsor LITERARY READINGS.
The First workshop in September will involve critiquing. Occasionally, there will be READINGS.
For critiquing, wel ask you to bring something you have written to share with others, to help you improve your writing or just get more confident in your creative abilities! We want writers of poetry, short stories or short prose essays.
This event is Co-Sponsored with the Sacramento Region Community Foundation, the Sacramento Poetry Center and the Rancho Cordova Library Friends Group.
Bob Stanley of the SACRAMENTO POETRY CENTER WILL BE IN CHARGE OF SCHEDULING THE READINGS.

SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
MAGICAL MIND JOURNEY @ RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
Friday, July 19, 2013
3:30 PM
Jonathan Lopez presents a professional magic show using words, letters and books to reinforce the importance of reading over the summer. Each child will receive a word find game to take home.

Part of Summer Reading Program:
*** READING IS SO DELICIOUS! ***
Sign up for Summer Reading!

TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTION
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
JOB SEARCHING ONLINE: FREE CLASS @ RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY(RECURRING)
Friday, July 26, 2013
Other dates: 8/23/2013, 9/27/2013, 10/25/2013, 11/22/2013
10:00 AM
This free Oasis class will help you look for a new or part-time job. In today’s world, the Internet is an important resource in the search for work. In this class, you will learn to search for jobs online, post your resume and communicate with prospective employers. Before taking this class you will need some basic computer experience. This course is limited to 8 adults. You need to register for this free class. You may register online, or by calling the library at 916-264-2920, or by signing up at the library service desk. This class is held while the library is closed, so please enter through the staff Entrance. This is part of the JobNow series. Thank You.


FAMILY/ALL AGES
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
MY SANDWICH CAN SAVE THE WORLD! @ RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
4:00 PM
Participants learn about nutrition while making a sunflower butter and apple sandwich by following a recipe.

Part of the Summer Reading Program:
***Reading is So Delicious!***
Sign up for Summer Reading!