October 2013 events at the Elk Grove Library

Elk Grove Library, 8900 Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove

Sunday & Monday: Closed; Tuesday & Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Thursday: 10 a.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.    

EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
BABY STORYTIME! (RECURRING)
Tuesday, October 01, 2013
Other dates: 10/8/2013, 10/15/2013, 10/22/2013, 10/29/2013
12:00 PM
Looking for a fun, fabulous and educational program for you and your baby? Join library staff for an interactive experience focused on babies from birth through 18 months! This program encourages early literacy development through movement, songs and shared reading. Additional parking is available south of the library at Journey Church, which is located at 9645 Elk Grove-Florin Road.

EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
TODDLER STORYTIME @ ELK GROVE! (RECURRING)
Wednesday, October 02, 2013
Other dates: Wednesdays--10/9/2013, 10/16/2013, 10/23/2013, 10/30/2013
10:00 AM
Toddlers and their caregivers will enjoy fun songs, stories, and fingerplays! Additional parking can be found south of the library at Journey Church, located at 9645 Elk Grove Florin Road.


FAMILY/ALL AGES
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
NEVERMORE: THE RAVEN HALLOWEEN BANNER @ ELK GROVE
Wednesday, October 02, 2013
3:30 PM
Join us to learn about Edgar Allan Poe’s work The Raven, then create a raven-inspired Halloween banner! This event is part of One Book Sacramento: the works of Edgar Allan Poe.
Additional parking is available south of the library at Journey Church, which is located at 9645 Elk Grove-Florin Road.

BOOK CLUB
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
ELK GROVE LIBRARY BOOK
Wednesday, October 02, 2013
6:00 PM
Join our book club at the Elk Grove Library. This month we will be discussing The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Go to the 2nd floor information desk to pick up your copy. Newcomers are welcome. Copies of the following month's book will be available at the meeting.


EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME @ ELK GROVE! (RECURRING)
Thursday, October 03, 2013
11:00 AM
Children are invited to enjoy stories, music and more! Additional parking is available south of the library at Journey Church, located at 9645 Elk Grove Florin Rd.


TEEN
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
KENDAMA (RECURRING)
Thursday, October 03, 2013
3:30 PM
Join other "dama" enthusiasts for the monthly ken-sesh (sessions) to showcase, or learn new tricks with this popular Japanese skill toy.


ADULT
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
STITCH 'N CHAT (RECURRING)
Friday, October 04, 2013
Other dates: Fridays--10/11/2013, 10/18/2013, 10/25/2013
1:00 PM
Do you love to knit or crochet? Or would you like to learn? Do you like sharing tips,tricks, and techniques? Need UFO (UnFinished Object)support? Then this is the group for you.


SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
READ TO A DOG!---ELK GROVE (RECURRING)
Friday, October 04, 2013
2:00 PM
Looking for a fun way to boost reading skills while making new friends? Then join us for our Read to a Dog program! Kids are invited to bring their own books or borrow one from our fabulous collection, then read aloud to a furry friend. Sign up inside the library for 10-15 minute sessions. Additional parking is available south of the library at Journey Church, located at 9645 Elk Grove Florin Rd.

ADULT
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
SHOP ON UNDERSTANDING THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT @ ELK GROVE
Saturday, October 05, 2013
10:00 AM
Certified Educators from UC Davis Center for Reducing Health Disparities will explain and answer questions about Covered California, the California arm of The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010. Find out about the range of health care coverage that will make it easier for individuals and small businesses to purchase quality health coverage.

TEEN
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
ONE BOOK SACRAMENTO: POE-RIGAMI!
Tuesday, October 08, 2013
3:30 PM
Make origami inspired by Poe’s spooky tales—ravens, hearts, cats, etc. This event is part of One Book Sacramento: the works of Edgar Allan Poe.


FAMILY/ALL AGES
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
WILD THINGS---ANIMALS FROM AROUND THE WORLD @ ELK GROVE
Wednesday, October 09, 2013
3:30 PM
Have you veer wanted to see wild animals up close? Here is your chance! Join us at the Elk grove Library for an unbelievably fantastic program with Wild Things! Additional parking is available south of the library at Journey Church, which is located at 9645 Elk Grove-Florin Road.

TEEN
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
SAT/ACT COMBO PRACTICE TEST
Saturday, October 12, 2013
10:00 AM
The 3.5 hour combo practice test helps students decide which test is right for them. Students receive feedback that compares their performance on each of the analogous test sections of the two exams—for example, SAT math section vs. ACT math section. This is a perfect opportunity to experience both tests. Results will be given on Thursday, October 17th at 6:00 p.m.

TEEN
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
MINECRAFT (RECURRING)
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
3:30 PM
Come play Minecraft, an open world adventure/building game. You will gather resources to survive the monsters that come out at night, and roam around a fully-realized world, gathering materials to build the best creation you can imagine.

ADULT
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
ONE BOOK SACRAMENTO: THE MYSTERY OF EDGAR ALLAN POE @ ELK GROVE LIBRARY
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
6:00 PM
Join us for a film screening of The Mystery of Edgar Allan Poe, a History Channel biography (run time of 50 minutes). This event is part of One Book Sacramento: the works of Edgar Allan Poe.

 

EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME @ ELK GROVE! (RECURRING)
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Other dates: 10/24/2013, 10/31/2013
11:00 AM
Children are invited to enjoy stories, music and more! Additional parking is available south of the library at Journey Church, located at 9645 Elk Grove Florin Rd.


ADULT
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
FRIENDS OF ELK GROVE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING (RECURRING)
Thursday, October 17, 2013
1:00 PM
The Friends of Elk Grove Library would like to welcome the public to their monthly board meetings. Please come and see what the Friends are doing for the library.


TEEN
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
MANGA CLUB
Thursday, October 17, 2013
3:30 PM
Description to come.

TEEN
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
SUGAR SKULLS
Friday, October 18, 2013
3:30 PM
Decorate skulls made from sugar in celebration of the Mexican holiday, El Dia de los Muertos, The Day of the Dead.



ADULT
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
FALL BOOK SALE –

FRIENDS MEMBERS ONLY: Thursday, October 24, 2013. 5:00 PM

GENERAL BOOK SALE: Friday, 3:00 PM

Saturday, October 26, 2013, 9:00 AM
Friends of the Elk Grove Library presents its Fall Book Sale. Choose from hundreds of titles:
MYSTERY • ADVENTURE • ROMANCE • SCI-FI • BIOGRAPHIES • HISTORY • GEOGRAPHY • TRAVEL • PHILOSPHY • HEALTH • MANY CHILDREN’S BOOKS. Also available: DVDs, CD’s, Audio Books and Large Print Books. Hardbacks $1. Paperbacks $.50. Most Children/Teen books $.25


FAMILY/ALL AGES
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
SCARED SILLY WITH ARTWORKS @ ELK GROVE
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
3:30 PM
Join us for lots of Halloween fun, food and crafts with ArtWorks! Additional parking can be found south of the library at Journey Church, located at 9645 Elk Grove Florin Road.