March 2015 Events at the Franklin Library
Franklin Library, 10055 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Thursday: 10 a.m. - 8 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.
March 3, Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime @ Franklin (Early Childhood (0-5))
Talk sing read write and play with us! Preschoolers ages 3 - 5 years and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Julia for 30 minutes of fun songs rhymes stories and fingerplays all designed to build early literacy skills. A play-time with age-appropriate educational toys follows this program. This is a free program hosted by the .
March 3, Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone @ Franklin (Family/All Ages)
Drop-in homework help for school-age and high school students is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Volunteer homework coaches will be available to assist students in grades K-12 with homework assignments.
March 3, Tuesday, 5:00 p.m.
Volunteer Orientation @ Franklin (Teen)
Want to help out at Franklin Library? Teens are required to undergo training before volunteering at the library. Trainings are held on the second Tuesday of every month. Please remember to visit our Volunteer page and fill out an application: http://www.saclibrary.org/FAQ/Volunteer/. Thank you for your volunteer service!
March 3, Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.
Basic Computer Internet e-Mail and Technology Help (Technology Instruction)
If you have a basic computer/internet/e-mail question or questions about your e-device (tablets smartphones e-Readers) feel free to drop-in for a one-on-one session. Appointments can be made at the service desk. If no appointments are made sessions will be first come first served. Bring your device if possible and your questions! Hope to see you there!
March 4, Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.
Toddler Storytime @ Franklin (Early Childhood (0-5))
Talk sing read write and play with us! Toddlers ages 18 months – 3 years and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Julia for 30 minutes of fun songs rhymes stories and fingerplays all designed to build early literacy skills. A play-time with age-appropriate educational toys follows this program.
March 4, Wednesday, 11:00 a.m.
Baby Storytime @ Franklin (Early Childhood (0-5))
Bond with your baby and make new friends! Babies ages birth – 24 months and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Julia for this fun storytime full of songs rhymes fingerplays and stories designed just for babies’ early literacy development! This is a free program hosted by the .
March 4, Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting @ Franklin (Teen)
Join the Teen Advisory Board (TAB). Through TAB teens learn and develop leadership and teamwork skills goal setting and management select book titles and other materials earn community service hours and have fun. This free teen program is hosted by the .
March 5, Thursday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone @ Franklin (Family/All Ages)
Drop-in homework help for school-age and high school students is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Volunteer homework coaches will be available to assist students in grades K-12 with homework assignments.
March 5, Thursday, 5:30 p.m.
Family Movie Night @ Franklin (Family/All Ages)
Join us for a free movie and popcorn for all ages! This program is hosted by .
March 7, Saturday, 11:00 a.m.
Read to a Dog @ Franklin (School Age (6-12))
Boost school-age reading ability by reading to a specially trained therapy dog! Dogs are accompanied by their trained adult volunteers. Bring a favorite book or select one from the library’s collection and enjoy reading to a furry friend. This free program is hosted by the and is open to the public.
March 10, Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime @ Franklin (Early Childhood (0-5))
Talk sing read write and play with us! Preschoolers ages 3 - 5 years and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Julia for 30 minutes of fun songs rhymes stories and fingerplays all designed to build early literacy skills. A play-time with age-appropriate educational toys follows this program. This is a free program hosted by the .
March 10, Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone @ Franklin (Family/All Ages)
Drop-in homework help for school-age and high school students is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Volunteer homework coaches will be available to assist students in grades K-12 with homework assignments.
March 10, Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.
Teen Movie @ Franklin (Teen)
Enjoy a movie at the library. Seating is limited! This free movie program is for teens only and is hosted by .
March 10, Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.
Basic Computer Internet e-Mail and Technology Help (Technology Instruction)
If you have a basic computer/internet/e-mail question or questions about your e-device (tablets smartphones e-Readers) feel free to drop-in for a one-on-one session. Appointments can be made at the service desk. If no appointments are made sessions will be first come first served. Bring your device if possible and your questions! Hope to see you there!
March 11, Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.
Toddler Storytime @ Franklin (Early Childhood (0-5))
Talk sing read write and play with us! Toddlers ages 18 months – 3 years and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Julia for 30 minutes of fun songs rhymes stories and fingerplays all designed to build early literacy skills. A play-time with age-appropriate educational toys follows this program.
March 11, Wednesday, 11:00 a.m.
Baby Storytime @ Franklin (Early Childhood (0-5))
Bond with your baby and make new friends! Babies ages birth – 24 months and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Julia for this fun storytime full of songs rhymes fingerplays and stories designed just for babies’ early literacy development! This is a free program hosted by the .
March 11, Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.
Libraries are for Making... @ Franklin (Teen)
Celebrate Teen Tech Week by making something in the library at this free program hosted by the . All materials and instructions are provided!
March 12, Thursday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone @ Franklin (Family/All Ages)
Drop-in homework help for school-age and high school students is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Volunteer homework coaches will be available to assist students in grades K-12 with homework assignments.
March 12, Thursday, 5:30 p.m.
Family Movie Night @ Franklin (Family/All Ages)
Join us for a free movie and popcorn for all ages! This program is hosted by .
March 14, Saturday, 10:00 a.m.
Lego Block Party @ Franklin (Family/All Ages)
Come build with us! Join our Lego Block Party! You bring your imagination and creativity and we’ll supply lots and lots of Duplo and Lego blocks to build with. This is a free program hosted by the the second and fourth Saturday of each month.
March 17, Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime @ Franklin (Early Childhood (0-5))
Talk sing read write and play with us! Preschoolers ages 3 - 5 years and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Julia for 30 minutes of fun songs rhymes stories and fingerplays all designed to build early literacy skills. A play-time with age-appropriate educational toys follows this program. This is a free program hosted by the .
March 17, Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone @ Franklin (Family/All Ages)
Drop-in homework help for school-age and high school students is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Volunteer homework coaches will be available to assist students in grades K-12 with homework assignments.
March 17, Tuesday, 4:00 p.m.
Trap a Leprechaun @ Franklin (School Age (6-12))
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by making a trap to catch tricky leprechauns! We’ll use coins Lucky Charms glitter and recycled materials to build one-of-a-kind leprechaun traps in this free craft program hosted by the .
March 17, Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.
Basic Computer Internet e-Mail and Technology Help (Technology Instruction)
If you have a basic computer/internet/e-mail question or questions about your e-device (tablets smartphones e-Readers) feel free to drop-in for a one-on-one session. Appointments can be made at the service desk. If no appointments are made sessions will be first come first served. Bring your device if possible and your questions! Hope to see you there!
March 18, Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.
Toddler Storytime @ Franklin (Early Childhood (0-5))
Talk sing read write and play with us! Toddlers ages 18 months – 3 years and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Julia for 30 minutes of fun songs rhymes stories and fingerplays all designed to build early literacy skills. A play-time with age-appropriate educational toys follows this program.
March 18, Wednesday, 11:00 a.m.
Baby Storytime @ Franklin (Early Childhood (0-5))
Bond with your baby and make new friends! Babies ages birth – 24 months and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Julia for this fun storytime full of songs rhymes fingerplays and stories designed just for babies’ early literacy development! This is a free program hosted by the .
March 18, Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.
Watercolors @ Franklin (Teen)
Learn to paint with watercolors at this free program for teens hosted by the . Materials and instructions provided by library staff.
March 19, Thursday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone @ Franklin (Family/All Ages)
Drop-in homework help for school-age and high school students is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Volunteer homework coaches will be available to assist students in grades K-12 with homework assignments.
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