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Health & Fitness

May 2014 Events at the Franklin Library

Franklin Library, 10055 Franklin High Rd., 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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FAMILY/ALL AGES
FRANKLIN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
HOMEWORK COACHING @ FRANKLIN (RECURRING)
Thursday, May 01, 2014
Other dates: 5/6/2014, 5/8/2014, 5/13/2014, 5/15/2014, 5/20/2014, 5/22/2014

3:30 PM
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.

FAMILY/ALL AGES
FRANKLIN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT @ FRANKLIN (RECURRING)
Thursday, May 01, 2014
Other dates: Tuesday 5/8/2014

5:30 PM
Visit the Franklin Library for a family movie and popcorn.

FAMILY/ALL AGES
FRANKLIN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
LEGO BLOCK PARTY @ FRANKLIN (RECURRING)
Saturday, May 03, 2014
Other dates: Saturday 5/31/2014

10:00 AM
It’s a Lego Block Party! We supply lots and lots of Lego and Duplo blocks – you supply your imagination. Come build with us!

TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTION
FRANKLIN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
BASIC COMPUTER, INTERNET, E-MAIL AND TECHNOLOGY HELP @ FRANKLIN (RECURRING)
Tuesday, May 06, 2014
Other dates: Tuesdays 5/13/2014, 5/20/2014, 5/27/2014

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!

FAMILY/ALL AGES
FRANKLIN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
FRANKLIN FRIENDS BOOK SALE AND FOOD DRIVE
Saturday, May 10, 2014
10:00 AM
Book sale and food drive: Bring two non-perishable food items for a free adult book. Bring one perishable food item for a children’s book. Limit 1 free book for food donation per patron. Donations benefit the Elk Grove Food Bank. Sponsored by the Friends of Franklin Community Library.

EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
FRANKLIN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
BUBBLES AND CHALK DRAWINGS @ FRANKLIN
Saturday, May 10, 2014
11:00 AM
Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to come make a mess – with bubbles and chalk! We’ll explore blowing bubbles with lots of different materials and use our imaginations to make lots of creative chalk drawings. Weather permitting, this event will be outside the library so wear play clothes and sunscreen!

TEEN
FRANKLIN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION @ FRANKLIN (RECURRING)
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
5:00 PM
All interested volunteers must fill out the volunteer application located at www.saclibrary.org as well as attend an orientation.

SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
FRANKLIN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
BUILD IT! BOX AND DUCT TAPE CONSTRUCTION @ FRANKLIN
Saturday, May 17, 2014
2:00 PM
Ever wanted to build something great? What can you build just using cardboard boxes and duct tape? Use every skill you have – imagination, creativity, problem-solving and teamwork. You’ll work with a group to create something unique. Finished projects will remain in the library for everyone to admire, play with and enjoy.

ADULT
FRANKLIN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
BOOK JOURNEYS @ FRANKLIN (RECURRING)
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
6:00 PM
Enjoy a good book with great company! There will be a book chosen by the group each month and the discussion title will be available at the meeting.

TEEN
FRANKLIN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
PIZZA- EXPLORE HEALTHY EATING @ FRANKLIN
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
3:30 PM
Learn the art of making pizza in this hands-on program! This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin Community Library. Participation is limited to the first 15 teens who register at www.saclibrary.org. Although the program begins promptly at 3:30, you are welcome to arrive a few minutes earlier if you like!

SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
FRANKLIN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
YOGA FOR KIDS @ FRANKLIN (RECURRING)
Saturday, May 31, 2014
2:00 PM
Children between the ages 6-10 are invited to join 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.

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