December 2013 Events at the Sylvan Oaks Library

Sylvan Oaks Library, 6700 Auburn Blvd., Citrus Heights

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.

 

EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
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CANCELED -- BABY YOGA & TODDLER STORYTIME (RECURRING)
Tuesday, December 03, 2013
Other dates:12/3/2013
10:15 AM
Tuesday storytimes are canceled for this week. We will resume the regular Tuesday storytime schedule next week. Please check the events calendar for storytimes at other branches.

SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
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HOMEWORK ZONE @ SYLVAN OAKS (RECURRING)
Tuesday, December 03, 2013
Other dates: 12/5/2013, 12/10/2013, 12/12/2013, 12/17/2013, 12/19/2013
3:30 PM
Free Homework Help! Are you struggling with a school assignment? Get free homework coaching in the Homework Zone at Sylvan Oaks Library. We offer free homework assistance in all subjects on a drop-in basis for grades 1 - 8. Come to the Homework Zone to build your confidence and get better grades! The Homework Zone tables are located in the Children's Area.

ADULT
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JOB COACH @ SYLVAN OAKS (RECURRING)
Tuesday, December 03, 2013
Other dates: Tuesdays 12/10/2013, 12/17/2013, 12/31/2013
4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Looking for a job? Need help? Come meet one-on-one with a trained job coach who will help you spruce up your resume, build better job searching techniques, learn how to ace the interview, and more! Sign up for a 4:30-5:30pm appointment online or at the Service Desk. Walk-ins are welcome when there are no prior reservations.

FAMILY/ALL AGES
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FAMILY GAME NIGHT @ SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Tuesday, December 03, 2013
Other dates: Tuesdays 12/10/2013, 12/17/2013, 12/31/2013
5:00 PM
Every Tuesday evening, we put family games out in the Children's Area at Sylvan Oaks Library. Playing board games is fun, quality time that helps young children build early literacy skills while strengthening the reading skills of the older children. Take a night off from your regular schedule! Come learn and play at the library!


EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
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PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, SONGS AND CRAFTS @ SYLVAN OAKS (RECURRING)
Wednesday, December 04, 2013
Other dates: 12/11/2013, 12/18/2013
10:15 AM
Come join your friends for stories, singing, and craft time with Poppy at Sylvan Oaks Library! Each week we start out with Storytime and finish the morning off with a fun and easy craft to take home.

TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTION
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COMPUTER/EREADER HELP--SYLVAN OAKS (RECURRING)
Wednesday, December 04, 2013
Other dates: Wednesdays 12/11/2013, 12/18/2013
2:00 PM
One-on-one computer or e-Reader help is available at Sylvan Oaks Library Wednesdays from 2pm-3pm. Bring your device with you, if possible. Sign up at the service desk or stop by for the next available appointment.

SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
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TWEEN BOOK CLUB @ SYLVAN OAKS (RECURRING)
Thursday, December 05, 2013
4:00 PM
Tween Book Club

ADULT
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SYLVAN OAKS FRIENDS DECEMBER BOOKSALE
Saturday, December 07, 2013
All Day
Sylvan Friends December Booksale

TEEN
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
CANCELED -- TEEN VOLUNTEER TRAINING @ SYLVAN OAKS (RECURRING)
Saturday, December 07, 2013
11:00 AM
The next Teen Volunteer Training will be on Saturday, January 4, at 11:00 a.m.

EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
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BABY YOGA AND STORYTIME @ SYLVAN OAKS (RECURRING)
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Other dates: 12/17/2013, 12/31/2013
10:15 AM
Come dressed to move as we do gentle exercises with mothers and babies aged birth to 12 months. Please bring a towel and a willingness to move with your baby. Yoga mats optional, but encouraged. The yoga session will be followed by a brief story and a few songs/fingerplays.

EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
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TODDLER STORYTIME @ SYLVAN OAKS (RECURRING)
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Other dates: 12/17/2013, 12/31/2013
11:00 AM
Children ages 12 months to 3 years will share songs, fingerplays, stories and fun.

SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
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KIDS CAN COOK WITH CA FOOD LITERACY @ SYLVAN OAKS (RECURRING)
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
4:00 PM
Sylvan Oaks Library and the California Food Literacy have teamed up to offer cooking classes for kids every second Tuesday of the month. Come join other culinary-curious kids to learn about nutrition, food preparation, and listen to a story.

FAMILY/ALL AGES
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PETER AND THE WOLF @ SYLVAN OAKS
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
3:30 PM
Follow Peter on his Journey accompanied by the majestic score of Sergei Prokofiev. 'Peter and the Wolf' is artfully performed by The Fratello Marionettes, and is a perfect way to introduce children to classical music.


SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
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KIDART @ SYLVAN OAKS (RECURRING)
Thursday, December 12, 2013
3:30 PM
School-age children ages 5-12 will make an art project in an hour or less. All materials provided. For details about this month's project, ask our helpful Sylvan Oaks staff.

ADULT
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COFFEE, DONUTS, AND A MOVIE @ SYLVAN OAKS (RECURRING)
Friday, December 13, 2013
1:30 PM
Come enjoy this month's classic feature, along with a cup of coffee and a fresh donut.

BOOK CLUB
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SYLVAN OAKS BOOK CLUB
Saturday, December 14, 2013
9:45 AM
The book club at Sylvan Oaks Library meets monthly and reads a variety of fiction. Please join us!

FAMILY/ALL AGES
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COOKIE EXCHANGE @ SYLVAN OAKS
Saturday, December 14, 2013
2:00 PM
Bring a batch of your favorite cookies and the recipe to exchange with like-minded bakers of all ages. Recipes will be shared with all participants. Free program.

TEEN
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DEAD AUTHORS CLUB @ SYLVAN OAKS
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
4:00 PM
Ever heard of Dead Poets Society? Well, we're the Dead Authors Club. Teens will read classic literary works by renowned authors and meet to discuss them with other teens over snacks. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of every month. December and January = classic literature. Get a list of suggested reads at the Service Desk. This club is open to readers from 9th-12th grades.

SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
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KID SCIENTISTS @ SYLVAN OAKS (RECURRING)
Thursday, December 19, 2013
3:30 PM
Are you a kid who loves science experiments? Come to Sylvan Oaks Library and join the Kid Scientists! Each month we'll make some hypotheses, conduct a group experiment, talk about what happens and why, and more. Don't miss it! This is a program that is best suited for children in elementary school.

TEEN
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LAST-MINUTE GIFTS @ SYLVAN OAKS (RECURRING)
Friday, December 20, 2013
Other dates: 12/27/2013
4:00 PM
Come to the library for holiday gift-making and seasonal ideas. Spa products, cozy cocoa sets, and paper ornaments can be made. Materials available with countless more inspirations for your crafty holiday.