December 2014 Events at the Fair Oaks Library

By Sacramento Public Library (Open Post)

Fair Oaks Library, 11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
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.

December 2, Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.
Other dates: 12/9/2014, 12/16/2014, 12/23/2014, 12/30/2014
Baby Lapsit Storytime @ Fair Oaks(Recurring) (Early Childhood (0-5))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Please join us for a special storytime for babies 0-18 months and their caregivers. Stick around for baby stay and play at the end of storytime.

December 2, Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.
Other dates: 12/9/2014, 12/16/2014, 12/23/2014, 12/30/2014
Toddler Storytime @ Fair Oaks(Recurring) (Early Childhood (0-5))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Come join us for books singing and stories every Tuesday morning at 10:30. This program is appropriate for children who are 18 months to 3 years old.

December 2, Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.
Other dates: 12/9/2014, 12/16/2014, 12/23/2014, 12/30/2014
Preschool Storytime @ Fair Oaks(Recurring) (Early Childhood (0-5))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Enjoy weekly storytime fun with us -- join us for stories and songs! For ages 3-5 years.

December 2, Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.
Other dates: 12/16/2014
Family Game Night @ Fair Oaks(Recurring) (Family/All Ages)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Enjoy playing board games? Visit the library for a fun family game night.

December 3, Wednesday, 6:45 p.m.
Read to a Dog! @ Fair Oaks(Recurring) (School Age (6-12))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Bring your child to the library to read aloud to a quiet friendly dog. Each dog is attended by an adult volunteer and both are trained and licensed by Therapy Dogs Inc. Children who read to the dogs can earn a book of their choice from our collection of books provided by the Friends of the Fair Oaks Library. And for our December program we are encouraging participants to come in their pajamas!

December 4, Thursday, 3:30 p.m.
Teen Book Club @ Fair Oaks(Recurring) (Teen)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Are you a voracious reader? A lover of fine fiction? Enjoy discussing recent reads with others? The Teen Book Club @ Fair Oaks meets the First Thursday of every month in the Teen Area at 3:30 to discuss our book of the month. Must be 13-17 to participate.

December 4, Thursday, 5:00 p.m.
SAT Follow-Up @ Fair Oaks (Teen)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Follow up with Kaplan and receive your test scores! Learn to score higher on the SAT using key Kaplan test-taking strategies. Students who took the Nov. 22 practice test will receive their scores and learn how to improve them
Registration is Required

December 6, Saturday, 11:00 a.m.
Radical Home Ec. @ Fair Oaks: Lucet and Kumihimo Cord-Making with Jennifer Tan(Recurring) (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
In this series of fun programs for adults we will learn about a topic create a project and walk away with the tools to continue making things at home! We meet the first Saturday of each month in the Community Room from 11 AM - 1 PM Learn the Medieval Scandinavian and Japanese cord-making arts of lucet double lucet and kumihimo. No experience necessary. You will be provided with tools to use during class. Please bring one ball of worsted weight yarn preferably multi-colored. Lucets will be available for optional purchase at the end of class. This program funded by the Friends of the Fair Oaks Library
Registration is Required

December 6, Saturday, 5:30 p.m.
Cookies with Santa @ Fair Oaks (Family/All Ages)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Join us for fun holiday crafts cookies and a chance to meet Santa! This event is presented in partnership with Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District. Pre-registration is required.
Registration is Required

December 9, Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.
Teen Writing Club @ Fair Oaks(Recurring) (Teen)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Are you an aspiring playwright? Creating comics? Writing the next great American novel? Each month on the second Tuesday teen writers can gather at the Fair Oaks Library to share their writing trade tips and talk about new ideas. You can also just drop by for some quality writing time. Must be 12-18 years old in order to participate.

December 9, Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.
The Hoots @ Fair Oaks(Recurring) (Family/All Ages)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
The Hoots play children’s oriented music rooted in folk Americana and rock. The songs with their catchy melodies and fun themes are familiar yet unique. It is music that kids love and their parents more than tolerate!

December 10, Wednesday, 6:00 p.m.
Knit and Crochet Circle @ Fair Oaks(Recurring) (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Now twice a month! Enjoy a bit of conversation and companionship at the Fair Oaks Library Crochet and Knitting Circle! All ages and skill levels are welcome; this is not an instructional class but some assistance will be available. Please bring your own hooks needles yarn and a project to work on. If you need a project we can provide you with ideas and patterns to make newborn baby hats.

December 11, Thursday, 4:00 p.m.
Tween Book Club @ Fair Oaks(Recurring) (School Age (6-12))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Like to read? Are you about 9-12 years old? Join the Tween Book Club at Fair Oaks Library. We meet every second Thursday* of the month and we talk about books eat snacks and have a trivia contest with prizes. *Please note that in October we will be meeting on Friday 10/10 since all branches are closed Thursday 10/9.

December 13, Saturday, 1:00 p.m.
Fair Oaks Book Discussion Group @ Fair Oaks(Recurring) (Book Club)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Join us for a discussion of this month’s book “The Snow Child” by Eowyn Ivey. New members are always welcome!

December 13, Saturday, 3:00 p.m.
Family Dance Party! @ Fair Oaks(Recurring) (Family/All Ages)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Put on your boogie shoes and dance the afternoon away with your whole family! We’ll provide the disco tunes and bubble machine!

December 16, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
Persian Book Club @ Fair Oaks(Recurring) (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Come for a discussion in Farsi of books regarding Persian culture history literature and other topics. Titles change every month.

December 17, Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.
LEGO Fun! @ Fair Oaks(Recurring) (School Age (6-12))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Kids come spend the afternoon playing with Legos! Plenty of Legos await you. We will display your creations in the library after the program! For ages 5 and up; no registration required.

December 17, Wednesday, 6:00 p.m.
What the Craft?! @ Fair Oaks: Holiday Crafts(Recurring) (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Feeling crafty and not sure what to do? Want to make something and don’t have supplies? Join us on the third Wednesday of each month as we raid our craft stash to get creative! Instructions for a different craft will be available each month but what you make is your decision!

December 18, Thursday, 4:30 p.m.
Teen Advisory Board @Fair Oaks(Recurring) (Teen)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Want to take over your library? Interested in community service leadership opportunities and fun? TAB is about teens creating their own library through service projects: organizing library programs for teens or others or serving other community organizations. Join us for an informal meeting (with food!)as we plan upcoming events. Participants get credit for two hours of volunteering. Bonus: TAB looks AMAZING on your college/scholarship applications.

December 19, Friday, 3:30 p.m.
Sci-Fri for Kids @ Fair Oaks(Recurring) (School Age (6-12))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Are you a kid who loves science experiments? Come to Fair Oaks Library for Sci-Fri with Mad Science! You’re sure to have a great time learn lots of new facts and have a chance to ask questions. Don’t miss it! <i>This is a program that is best suited for children in elementary school.</i>

December 19, Friday, 6:00 p.m.
Open Mic Night @ Fair Oaks(Recurring) (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Do you have a song poem or skill you want to share? We’ll provide the mic and amplifier and you provide the talent in a fun and encouraging environment. Be sure to register if you’d like to perform. This event is open to all ages.
Registration is Required

December 20, Saturday, 11:00 a.m.
Bilingual Spanish Storytime @ Fair Oaks(Recurring) (Early Childhood (0-5))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Caregivers and children are welcome to join us in the Children’s Area for Bilingual Spanish Storytime. There will be stories songs rhymes and more in Spanish and English. The target age range is 18 months-5 years but all children are welcome to attend.