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.
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EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
FRANKLIN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME @ FRANKLIN (RECURRING)
Tuesday, June 03, 2014
Other dates: Tuesdays 6/10/2014, 6/17/2014, 6/24/2014
10:00 AM
Preschoolers, aged 3-5, are invited to join us for 30 minutes of interactive play with parent or caregiver followed by stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts at 10:30. In order to keep Preschool Story & Play safe and enjoyable for all, we limit participation to the first 40 children.
TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTION
FRANKLIN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
BASIC COMPUTER, INTERNET, E-MAIL AND TECHNOLOGY HELP @ FRANKLIN (RECURRING)
Tuesday, June 03, 2014
Other dates: Tuesdays 6/10/2014, 6/17/2014, 6/24/2014
6:00 PM
If you have a basic computer/internet/e-mail question, or questions about your e-device (tablets, smartphones, e-Readers), free one-on-one sessions are available at Franklin Library. Appointments must be made at the service desk and will last 30 minutes each. 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!
EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
FRANKLIN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
TODDLER STORYTIME @ FRANKLIN (RECURRING)
Wednesday, June 04, 2014
Other dates: Wednesdays 6/11/2014, 6/18/2014, 6/25/2014
10:00 AM
Toddlers, age 0-2, and their caregivers are invited for 30 minutes of stories, songs, finger plays and flannel boards. In order to keep Toddler Storytime safe and enjoyable for all, we limit participation to the first 30 children. This program is repeated at 10:30 AM. Due to space limitations, caregivers and children may attend the 10:00 AM storytime or the 10:30 AM storytime but not both.
EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
FRANKLIN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
TODDLER STORYTIME @ FRANKLIN (RECURRING)
Wednesday, June 04, 2014
Other dates: Wednesdays 6/11/2014, 6/18/2014, 6/25/2014
10:30 AM
Toddlers, age 0-2, and their caregivers are invited for 30 minutes of stories, songs, finger plays and flannel boards. In order to keep Toddler Storytime safe and enjoyable for all, we limit participation to the first 30 children. Due to space limitations, caregivers and children may attend the 10:00 AM storytime or the 10:30 AM storytime but not both.
TEEN
FRANKLIN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
LEGO EDUCATION @ FRANKLIN (RECURRING)
Wednesday, June 04, 2014
3:30 PM
Indulge your inner architect in this fun, inventive program using Legos. A Summer Reading event.
FAMILY/ALL AGES
FRANKLIN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
LEGO BLOCK PARTY @ FRANKLIN (RECURRING)
Saturday, June 07, 2014
Other dates: Saturday 6/21/2014
10:00 AM
Come build with us! Join our Lego Block Party! You bring your imagination and creativity, we’ll supply lots and lots of Duplo and Lego blocks to build with. A Summer Reading event.
FAMILY/ALL AGES
FRANKLIN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
SUMMER READING KICK-OFF PARTY AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL @ FRANKLIN
Saturday, June 07, 2014
1:00 PM
Paws to Read this summer! Get into the spirit and sign up for our Summer Reading program at this fun, annual, community event. We’ll have games and crafts and of course, yummy ice cream! This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin Community Library. A Summer Reading event.
TEEN
FRANKLIN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
MINECRAFT FOR TEENS @ FRANKLIN (RECURRING)
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
3:30 PM
Come play Minecraft at the library! Minecraft is an open world adventure, building/adventure game. Registration is required. A Summer Reading event.
SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
FRANKLIN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
SUPER COOL SCIENCE CHEMISTRY WITH THE SCIENCE WIZARD @ FRANKLIN
Thursday, June 12, 2014
4:00 PM
Science is amazing! Join the Science Wizard and learn all about super cool chemistry - melting, oozing, smoking, bubbling, foaming and just plain amazing! A Summer Reading event.
EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
FRANKLIN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
YOU ANIMAL YOU! SINGALONG AND DANCE PARTY @ FRANKLIN
Saturday, June 14, 2014
11:00 AM
Pre-readers are invited to join us for a fun session of storytelling, music and dance with Ms. Leslie Stair. A Summer Reading event.
SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
FRANKLIN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
YOGA FOR KIDS @ FRANKLIN (RECURRING)
Saturday, June 14, 2014
2:00 PM
Children between the ages 6-10 are invited to join us in bringing books to life with yoga poses and sequences. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga or exercise mat if you have one. Please note that parents of all attendees must sign a release of liability prior to participation. A Summer Reading event.
TEEN
FRANKLIN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
ALL THINGS MANGA @ FRANKLIN (RECURRING)
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
3:30 PM
Do you love Manga? Join other likeminded teens for all things Manga! A Summer Reading event.
SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
FRANKLIN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
MOTORIZED MONKEYS WITH BRICKS 4 KIDZ @ FRANKLIN
Thursday, June 19, 2014
4:00 PM
Go ape with Bricks 4 Kidz! Come and build a motorized monkey out of all LEGO components, and then you can monkey around! Kids work in pairs. Registration is required and limited to the first 20 participants. A Summer Reading event.
SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
FRANKLIN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
HAWK TALK WITH JAY SHEETS @ FRANKLIN
Saturday, June 21, 2014
2:00 PM
Jay Sheets' program focuses on raptor conservation and what individuals can do to help birds of prey around the area. Jay includes three live raptors (hawks) and speaks about raptor conservation, identification, habitat and where these birds of prey can be found locally. A Summer Reading event.
TEEN
FRANKLIN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
TEEN MOVIE @ FRANKLIN
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
3:30 PM
Enjoy a teen movie at Franklin. Seating is limited. A Summer Reading event.
SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
FRANKLIN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE WITH NANCY SAHWNEY @ FRANKLIN
Thursday, June 26, 2014
4:00 PM
Imagine not being able to open a door or answer the phone or even pick up a pencil.
These are the kinds of challenges many people with disabilities face daily. Put a Canine Companion assistance dog in the picture, and everything changes. Join Nancy Sawhney and her assistance dog, Becky as they demonstrate all the wonderful ways in which she helps Nancy live her life to the fullest. A Summer Reading event.
TEEN
FRANKLIN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
NATIVE AMERICAN STORY NECKLACE @ FRANKLIN
Saturday, June 28, 2014
1:00 PM
One of the many rich crafts produced within the Native American culture is a "fetish," or story necklace, designed to illustrate history and legend with carved creatures representing spirits and animals. This program is for adults and teens! A Summer Reading event.