July 2014 Events at the Fair Oaks Library

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.

EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
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PRESCHOOL STORYTIME @ FAIR OAKS (RECURRING)
Tuesday, July 01, 2014
Other dates: Tuesdays 7/8/2014, 7/15/2014, 7/22/2014, 7/29/2014
11:30 AM
Enjoy weekly storytime fun with us -- join us for stories and songs!
For ages 3-5 years.

EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
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BABY LAPSIT STORYTIME @ FAIR OAKS (RECURRING)
Tuesday, July 01, 2014
Other dates: Tuesdays 7/8/2014, 7/15/2014, 7/29/2014
2:00 PM
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.

EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
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TODDLER STORYTIME @ FAIR OAKS (RECURRING)
Wednesday, July 02, 2014
Other dates: Wednesdays 7/9/2014, 7/16/2014, 7/23/2014, 7/30/2014
11:30 AM
Enjoy weekly storytime fun with us -- join us for stories and songs!
For ages 18 months - 3 years.

SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
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READ TO A DOG! @ FAIR OAKS (RECURRING)
Wednesday, July 02, 2014
6:45 PM
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!

FAMILY/ALL AGES
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KID ART @ FAIR OAKS (RECURRING)
Thursday, July 03, 2014
3:30 PM
Come to the library for a Shrinky-Dink craft program!
This is a Summer Reading Program event.

TEEN
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TEEN BOOK CLUB @ FAIR OAKS (RECURRING)
Thursday, July 03, 2014
3:30 PM
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.

EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
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BABY LAPSIT STORYTIME @ FAIR OAKS (RECURRING)
Saturday, July 05, 2014
Other dates: Saturdays 7/12/2014, 7/19/2014, 7/26/2014
10:00 AM
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.

ADULT
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RADICAL HOME EC: TRAINING YOUR DOG @ FAIR OAKS (RECURRING)
Saturday, July 05, 2014
11:00 AM
As part of our Radical Home Ec Series, we will hear from a dog training specialist from the SSPCA with 28 years of experience working in canine behavior and training! Join us for a great event, learn about positive reinforcement training, and see the trainer in action with one of the shelter dogs available for adoption. This is an adult program.  This is a Summer Reading Program event.

TEEN
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TEEN WRITING CLUB @ FAIR OAKS (RECURRING)
Tuesday, July 08, 2014
3:30 PM
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.

ADULT
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KNIT AND CROCHET CIRCLE @ FAIR OAKS (RECURRING)
Wednesday, July 09, 2014
Other dates: Wednesday  7/23/2014
6:00 PM
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.

SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
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TWEEN BOOK CLUB @ FAIR OAKS (RECURRING)
Thursday, July 10, 2014
4:00 PM
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.  This is a Summer Reading Program event.

BOOK CLUB
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FAIR OAKS BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP @ FAIR OAKS (RECURRING)
Saturday, July 12, 2014
1:00 PM
Join us for a discussion of this month's book, "The Story of Edgar Sawtelle" by David Wroblewski. New members are always welcome!

FAMILY/ALL AGES
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HAWK TALK WITH JAY SHEETS @ FAIR OAKS LIBRARY
Saturday, July 12, 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.
This is a Summer Reading Program event.

ADULT
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PERSIAN BOOK CLUB @ FAIR OAKS (RECURRING)
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
6:30 PM
Come for a discussion in Farsi of books regarding Persian culture, history, literature, and other topics. Titles change every month.

SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
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LEGO FUN! @ FAIR OAKS (RECURRING)
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
3:30 PM
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.

ADULT
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WHAT THE CRAFT?! @ FAIR OAKS (RECURRING)
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
6:00 PM
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!

TEEN
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TEEN ADVISORY BOARD @FAIR OAKS (RECURRING)
Thursday, July 17, 2014
4:30 PM
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.

TEEN
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TEEN MAKERS @ FAIR OAKS (RECURRING)
Friday, July 18, 2014
3:00 PM
Learn to solder and create your own Maker badge, DIY electronics, and more with our maker projects!
Must be 13-19 years old in order to participate.
This is a Summer Reading Program event.

EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
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BILINGUAL SPANISH STORYTIME @ FAIR OAKS (RECURRING)
Saturday, July 19, 2014
10:30 AM
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.

EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
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BUSY BEE DOGS @ FAIR OAKS
Saturday, July 19, 2014
11:00 AM
Colorful props, silly dog comedy and amazing stunts in every show! The Busy Bee Dogs are known for their originality and one-of-a-kind, down home, friendly performances. Join us outside of the library for this fun program!
This is a Summer Reading Program event.

ADULT
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CONGRESSMAN BERA’S CONSTITUENT SERVICES LIBRARY OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
1:00 PM
Congressman Bera’s library office hours are available to help constiuents with various issues and concerns. Casework staff can help constituents with a range of issues including Social Security, VA, and the IRS.

TEEN
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TEENS CREATE: GRASS PETS @ FAIR OAKS (RECURRING)
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Other dates:7/24/2014, 8/28/2014
2:00 PM
Did you ever want a pet that you never had to feed, or pick up after? Create your own grass pet! All you need to do is water this little guy, and occasionally groom its beautiful green locks.   This is a Summer Reading Program event.

TEEN
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STEAMPUNK TEENS @ FAIR OAKS
Friday, July 25, 2014
3:30 PM
Make Steampunk jewelry and other great projects at the Fair Oaks Library!
Must be 13-18 in order to participate.
This is a Summer Reading Program event.

FAMILY/ALL AGES
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MEET MINI HORSES @ FAIR OAKS
Saturday, July 26, 2014
2:00 PM
We are so excited to welcome Greg and LaVonne Crimmins to the library, along with their two miniature horses! Come meet the sweet mini horses and learn all about them at this wonderful library program.
This is a Summer Reading Program event.