🌱 Patch AM: How should Elk Grove reinvent its old Main Street library building?

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In today's newsletter:

• How should Elk Grove reinvent its old Main Street library building?
• Is your Elk Grove Bank of America branch on the closure list?
• Know the smartest ways to share crime tips in Elk Grove.

Also on today's calendar: Coast Guard Auxiliary Offers the "Boat America Safety Class".

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 100 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 101, low: 68.
• Friday: Partly sunny and not as hot, with a high of 93 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• What is happening in Elk Grove this week, August 25, 2026 (elkgrovelagunanews.com) — Elk Grove is asking residents to help decide the future of the former Historic Main Street library building as the new library prepares to open this fall. You can attend "Beyond Books" workshops at District56 in early and mid-September or share ideas through an online survey that will shape recommendations to the City Council next year.
   

• Bank of America Branch Closures Now Surge Before Year Ends (franknez.com) — Two Bank of America branches in Elk Grove, on Bruceville Road and Elk Grove Boulevard, are slated to close as part of a nationwide consolidation. The article links these shutdowns to a slower, more digital-focused economy, which could mean longer trips for residents—especially seniors—who still rely on in-person banking.
   

• Elk Grove Police Daily Watch Summary, August 20-23, 2026 (elkgrovelagunanews.com) — Elk Grove residents are reminded how to access the Police Department's daily watch summaries, check custody status through Sacramento County, and view broader crime data via online tools. The department encourages community members to text non-urgent crime tips through TipSoft while still using regular phone lines for emergencies and anonymous calls.
   

📸 Around Elk Grove

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Saturday September 12
• Coast Guard Auxiliary Offers the "Boat America Safety Class" →
  Park Delta Bay, 922 W Brannan Island Rd, Isleton
  7:45 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday August 26
• Flag Football, Girls VR @ Laguna Creek,Mesa Verde
  Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
  4:30 pm
Thursday August 27
• Volleyball, Girls FS @ Natomas
  Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
  5:00 pm
• Volleyball, Girls VR @ Natomas
  Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
  6:30 pm
Friday August 28
• Football (11 person) JV @ Natomas
  Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
  5:00 pm
• Football (11 person) VR @ Natomas
  Hiram Johnson 3301 Fong Ranch Road, Sacramento, California, 95834
  7:15 pm
Saturday August 29
• Forejour - Foreigner & Journey Tribute Band: Forejour at Miner's Leap Winery →
  Miner's Leap Winery, 54250 S River Rd, Clarksburg
  6:30 pm
Monday August 31
• Volleyball, Girls FS @ Elk Grove
  Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
  4:30 pm
• Volleyball, Girls JV @ Elk Grove
  Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
  5:30 pm
• Volleyball, Girls VR @ Elk Grove
  Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
  6:30 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Flag Football, Girls VR @ Rosemont
  Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Flag Football, Girls VR @ Kennedy/Sacramento
  Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Commercial Storefront Glass Repair vs. Replacement: Pro Glass & Mirror Troubleshooting Guide —Justin Jones Read on Patch

• In picture order: Meet Taco, Pepper and Bean my fosters from the EG animal shelter.
  They are tentatively scheduled for spay/neutering on September 1. They get along with my 14 yo cat. They play well together and will cry for their… (Nextdoor Laguna Meridian)
• A homeless neighborhood cat recently gave birth to 6 kittens.
  We tried putting them in a box with a blanket to keep them safe, but unfortunately, mom cat didn't like that and started moving/scattering the… (Nextdoor Sterling Meadows)

• Smart & Final posted a job opening for Part Time Retail Associate - 722 Elk Grove in Elk Grove. Apply here.
• Chipotle Mexican Grill posted a job opening for Crew Member in Elk Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elk Grove here.

🗞 Nearby News

Galt

• Galt officials take action during recent city meetings (kttn.com)

Sacramento

• New Gold Runner bus connects Redding to Sacramento with twice-daily service (krcrtv.com)
• Jag Nagendra Named to Sacramento's 2026 Top 60 List (southasianherald.com)
• East Sacramento apartment complex poised to clear another hurdle as backlash fizzles (abridged.org)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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