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September 2013 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.   

ADULT
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
SAKURAMENTO ANIME SOCIETY @ RANCHO CORDOVA BRANCH LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Sunday, September 01, 2013
Other dates: 9/8/2013, 9/15/2013, 9/22/2013, 9/29/2013

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 adults are welcome!



SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
READ TO A DOG @ RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Tuesday, September 03, 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!

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EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
STORYTIME @ RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Wednesday, September 04, 2013
Other dates: 9/11/2013, 9/18/2013, 9/25/2013

10:30 AM
Build early literacy skills with fun rhymes, stories, songs and more! For ages 0-5 and their grownups.



SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
HOMEWORK ZONE @ RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Wednesday, September 04, 2013
Other dates: 9/11/2013, 9/18/2013, 9/25/2013

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.

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ADULT
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
GARDEN CLUB OF RANCHO CORDOVA BRANCH LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Friday, September 06, 2013
1:00 PM
Learn what you can be doing in your garden now, take an armchair garden tour, or share tips and information with other gardeners. Special guest gardeners at many of our meetings!


ADULT
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION AT THE RANCHO CORDOVA BRANCH (RECURRING)
Friday, September 06, 2013
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, September 07, 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.



FAMILY/ALL AGES
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
HEALTHY HABITS - READING FOOD LABELS, DIET AND EXERCISE
Saturday, September 07, 2013
2:00 PM
Is that really healthy? Learn what to look for and what to avoid when reading food label of ingredients. You will also learn about healthy snacks to prepare and simple exercises that can improve your health and outlook.


ADULT
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
FRIENDS GROUP MAILING WORK COMMITTEE MEETING AT RANCHO CORDOVA BRANCH (RECURRING)
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
10:00 AM
Help these Friends' members do a major mailing to all Friends members.
Join this convivial group and do work to benefit the library and community! Meets the second Tuesday each month through Dec. 2013.



ADULT
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
AUX AMIS DE LA BIBLIOTEQUE MEETING AT THE RANCHO CORDOVA BRANCH LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
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.


ADULT
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
CALLING ALL SCREEN WRITERS AND FILMMAKERS TO THE RANCHO CORDOVA BRANCH LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
6:00 PM
We have started a group for interested adults to help each other as we all create short videos. Come join us. Bring your ideas or scripts. No equipment needed. We will help bring films to fruition.


SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
KENDAMA @ RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
Thursday, September 12, 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!


TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTION
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
LEARN TO USE THE LIBRARY CATALOG AND DATABASES @ RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Friday, September 13, 2013
9:30 AM
Learn how to use the library catalog and access the library free databases, highlighting three. Free class.



TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTION
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
E-READER HELP @ RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Saturday, September 14, 2013
2:00 PM
Want to learn how to use your e-reader with the Library? Register for 20 minutes of individualized help with your Nook, Kindle, iPad and more. Bring your e-reader and library card. Please register by emailing ranbranch@saclibrary.org or call the Library Switchboard at 916-264-2920 and ask to be transferred to the Rancho Cordova Branch to be registered. Only 3 patrons can be helped in that one hour.


BOOK CLUB
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
RANCHO CORDOVA MYSTERY LOVERS BOOK CLUB (RECURRING)
Tuesday, September 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
Sept. 17: Iron House by John Hart.


SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
HOMEWORK ZONE @ RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Other dates:9/24/2013

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
KIDS' CHESS CLUB @ RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
4:00 PM
Come play chess! Play, watch, and learn, for all skill levels.
THIRD WEDNESDAY EVERY MONTH, April through December 2013, and January 2014.


ADULT
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
SYSTEM FRIENDS MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING (RECURRING)
Thursday, September 19, 2013
1:00 PM
System Friends Membership Committee Meeting



ADULT
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
RANCHO CORDOVA THIRD THURSDAYS WRITING GROUP AND LITERARY READINGS (RECURRING)
Thursday, September 19, 2013
6:00 PM
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. The First workshop in September will involve critiquing. For critiquing, we’ll 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 readings.



(IN-HOUSE)
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
RANCHO CORDOVA BRANCH FRIENDS' GROUP MEETING (RECURRING)
Friday, September 20, 2013
9:30 AM
Join the Rancho Cordova Branch Friends' Group. We are 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
BUSY BEE DOGS @ RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
Friday, September 20, 2013
4:00 PM
Colorful props, silly dog comedy and amazing stunts in every show! The Busy Bee Dogs are known for their originality and one-of-a-kind, down home, friendly performances. The dogs have memorized the show and automatically shuffle out of the tent one at a time, in pairs, and often all four at once, when they recognize the music -- you have to see it to "bee-lieve" it! Program made possible by the Friends of the Rancho Cordova Library.



ADULT
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
CAPITOL CRIMES SISTERS IN CRIME @ RANCHO CORDOVA BRANCH LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Saturday, September 21, 2013
1:00 PM
Mystery authors and fans gather to hear speakers and read and discuss mystery books.



SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
DECORATE YOUR NOTEBOOK @ RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
4:00 PM
Bring your own notebook or take one of ours to decorate with glitter, paper, markers and more!



ADULT
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
HOW TO DECIDE ABOUT STARTING A BUSINESS--RANCHO CORDOVA BRANCH LIBRARY
Thursday, September 26, 2013
10:00 AM
Before you invest time and money starting a business, attend this free workshop to decide if starting a business is right for you. Presented by Frank Cuzzo of Sacramento Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE). REGISTRATION is required at sacramento.score.org. This is SCORE Class 101.



ADULT
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
JOB SEARCHING ONLINE: FREE CLASS @ RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Friday, September 27, 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
LEGO MANIA! @ RANCHO CORDOVA BRANCH LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Friday, September 27, 2013
3:30 PM
Build cool things with LEGOs - racers, space ships, bridges, inventions, whatever you choose. Our LEGOs, your creativity!


ADULT
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
HOW TO GET MORE CUSTOMERS --RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY PROGRAM
Saturday, September 28, 2013
10:00 AM
Find out what you can do to influence more dollars in your direction. We will cover a multitude of new directions for you to consider. We will be sharing and exploring with all attendees - ideas and considerations that you may have heard before but never fully understood how you could benefit. REGISTRATION is required at sacramento.score.org. Presented by the Sacramento Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE). This is SCORE Class 301. Runs 3 hours.



ADULT
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
SPANISH CONVERSATION CIRCLE FOR ADULTS AT THE RANCHO CORDOVA BRANCH LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Saturday, September 28, 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!

 





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