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.
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SUGAR SKULLS @ SYLVAN OAKS (RECURRING)
Friday, November 01, 2013
4:00 PM
Celebrate Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead by making decorative skulls out of sugar, royal icing, and sequins. Learn about the colorful cultural history of the holiday. Keep what you make!
BOOK CLUB
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SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY BOOK CLUB
Saturday, November 02, 2013
9:45 AM
The book club at Sylvan Oaks Library meets monthly and reads a variety of fiction. Please join us!
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TEEN VOLUNTEER TRAINING @ SYLVAN OAKS (RECURRING)
Saturday, November 02, 2013
11:00 AM
Want to help out at Sylvan Oaks Library? Let us show you the ropes! Teens between the ages 13-17 are required to undergo training before volunteering at the library. Trainings are held on the first Saturday of every month. Those attending the training will get 2 logged volunteer hours. We request no less than a 6-week commitment of at least one hour per week, not to exceed 2 hours a day, Tuesday-Saturday. Please remember to visit our Volunteer page and fill out an application: http://www.saclibrary.org/FAQ/Volunteer/. Thank you for your volunteer service!
TEEN
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ACT PRACTICE TEST @ SYLVAN OAKS
Saturday, November 02, 2013
12:30 PM
A fully-proctored practice ACT (approx. 3.5 hours) will show students what to expect in a test-like environment. Students will receive a comprehensive analysis of their performance on the test, detailing individual strengths and weaknesses. Test results/feedback will be presented on Thursday, November 14 at 6:00 p.m. Presented by Kaplan. Free program. Registration required.
EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
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CANCELED -- BABY YOGA & TODDLER STORYTIME (RECURRING)
Tuesday, November 05, 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, November 05, 2013
Other dates: 11/7/2013, 11/12/2013, 11/14/2013, 11/19/2013, 11/21/2013, 11/26/2013
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, November 05, 2013
Other dates: Tuesdays 11/12/2013, 11/19/2013, 11/26/2013
4:30 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, November 05, 2013
Other dates: Tuesdays 11/12/2013, 11/19/2013, 11/26/2013
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!
ADULT
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
JOB COACH @ SYLVAN OAKS (RECURRING)
Tuesday, November 05, 2013
Other dates: Tuesdays 11/12/2013, 11/19/2013, 11/26/2013
5:30 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 5:30-6:30pm appointment online or at the Service Desk. Walk-ins are welcome when there are no prior reservations.
EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, SONGS AND CRAFTS @ SYLVAN OAKS (RECURRING)
Wednesday, November 06, 2013
Other dates: Wednesdays 11/13/2013, 11/20/2013, 11/27/2013
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, November 06, 2013
Other dates: Wednesdays 11/13/2013, 11/20/2013, 11/27/2013
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, November 07, 2013
4:00 PM
Tween Book CLub
ADULT
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COFFEE, DONUTS, AND A MOVIE @ SYLVAN OAKS (RECURRING)
Friday, November 08, 2013
1:30 PM
Come enjoy this month's classic feature, along with a cup of coffee and a fresh donut.
EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
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LOCAL AUTHOR STORYTIME @ SYLVAN OAKS
Saturday, November 09, 2013
10:30 AM
Local author Amy Cox will be visiting the library to share her recently published book, Odetta, the Octopus Teacher, in a fun preschool storytime and craft event. You won't want to miss this!
EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
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BABY YOGA AND STORYTIME @ SYLVAN OAKS (RECURRING)
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Other dates: 11/19/2013, 11/26/2013
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, November 12, 2013
Other dates: 11/19/2013, 11/26/2013
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, November 12, 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.
SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
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HAWK TALK WITH JAY SHEETS @ SYLVAN OAKS
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
3:30 PM
Come learn all about raptors with local birder and hawk expert, Jay Sheets! Participants will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with a hawk, ask questions, and learn all sorts of bird facts.
SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
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KIDART @ SYLVAN OAKS (RECURRING)
Thursday, November 14, 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.
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ACT TEST RESULTS @ SYLVAN OAKS
Thursday, November 14, 2013
6:00 PM
Receive the results from the ACT test taken on November 2. Students will receive a comprehensive analysis of their perfomance on the test, detailing individual strengths and weaknesses.
TEEN
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JOURNAL WORKSHOP
Friday, November 15, 2013
4:00 PM
Make a personal journal of your own design. Learn different writing and art techniques to fill the pages. Find a creative path of expression you may not have explored before.
SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
KID SCIENTISTS @ SYLVAN OAKS (RECURRING)
Thursday, November 21, 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.
ADULT
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SIT & STITCH @ SYLVAN OAKS (RECURRING)
Friday, November 22, 2013
1:00 PM
Do you knit? Crochet? Do needlework? Want to learn? Do you have fiber-crafting skills to share with beginners? Bring a project to work on as we learn together!
TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTION
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BASIC TECH CLASSES (RECURRING)
Saturday, November 23, 2013
10:00 AM
Come join this class and learn the very basics of computer use. This beginner class will help patrons learn how to use the mouse, navigate their computer, and more. This class is intended to help people with very limited to no computer skills. Stay tuned for future classes that involve more advanced lessons.
TEEN
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TEEN ADVISORY BOARD @ SYLVAN OAKS (RECURRING)
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
5:00 PM
Interested in community service, leadership opportunities, and fun? TAB is all about teens creating their own service projects -- whether that means organizing fun programs for teens or other community outreach projects. Join us for an informal meeting as we plan out our future ventures. Participants get credit for one hour of volunteering. Bonus: TAB looks *great* on your college applications.
TEEN
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TEEN OPEN MIC AND PIZZA PARTY @ SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Other dates:10/29/2013, 11/26/2013
6:00 PM
Calling all Teens! Bring something to share -- a poem, song, dance, or other performance piece -- and listen to others as we all eat pizza, drink sodas, and have a good time. Bring your friends!