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April 2014 Events at the Arden-Dimick Library

Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento Sunday & Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Wednesday & 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.

 

TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTION
ARDEN-DIMICK LIBRARY
ONE-ON-ONE TECHNOLOGY HELP @ ARDEN-DIMICK (RECURRING)
Tuesday, April 01, 2014
Other dates: Tuesdays 4/8/2014, 4/15/2014, 4/22/2014, 4/29/2014

12:00 PM
Have a computer issue? Can’t figure out how to get your laptop onto the wifi? Want to learn to get Zinio magazines or Overdrive e-books on to your tablet, phone or other device? Come get one-on-one tech help at the Arden-Dimick branch of the library. Sign up at the Service Desk in the library to make a half-hour appointment.

ADULT
ARDEN-DIMICK LIBRARY
KNITTING, NATTERING (& CROCHETING!) AT ARDEN-DIMICK (RECURRING)
Tuesday, April 01, 2014
Other dates: Tuesdays 4/15/2014, 4/22/2014, 4/29/2014

1:30 PM
Do you have knitting projects you need to finish? Do you enjoy a little conversation with your knitting? Join our knitting group, learn some new tricks, and share your knowledge with others. We welcome all ages and skill levels.

EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
ARDEN-DIMICK LIBRARY
TODDLER STORYTIME @ ARDEN-DIMICK (RECURRING)
Wednesday, April 02, 2014
Other dates: Wednesday 4/9/2014

11:15 AM
Listen, sing, play, create and have FUN at our Toddler storytime program! Each week features either a craft activity or "stay and play" time featuring developmentally appropriate toys and sensory materials. Don't miss it!

ADULT
ARDEN-DIMICK LIBRARY
AARP FREE TAX HELP AT ARDEN-DIMICK LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Wednesday, April 02, 2014
Other dates: Wednesday 4/9/2014

1:00 PM
AARP volunteers will provide free help filing your tax return. Preference is given to seniors and to low- and moderate-income filers. Reservations are required. Call 211 to register.

EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
ARDEN-DIMICK LIBRARY
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME @ ARDEN-DIMICK (RECURRING)
Thursday, April 03, 2014
Other dates: Thursdays 4/10/2014, 4/17/2014

10:00 AM
Listen, sing, play, create and have FUN at our Preschool storytime program! Each week features either a craft activity or "stay and play" time featuring developmentally appropriate toys and sensory materials. Don't miss it!

TEEN
ARDEN-DIMICK LIBRARY
TEEN HANGOUT @ ARDEN-DIMICK (RECURRING)
Thursday, April 03, 2014
3:00 PM
Come hang out at the library for the short school day. Video games, board games, crafts and snacks available. Drop on by for a half hour or the whole time!

ADULT
ARDEN-DIMICK LIBRARY
WATERWISE GARDENING FOR NOW AND THE FUTURE
Thursday, April 03, 2014
6:30 PM
Learn what you can do to maintain your yard, have a vegetable garden and still be a good water citizen. Sacramento gets only about 20 inches of rain in a good year, and this year is not looking good. Lisa Christensen shares strategies to help your plants survive now and for you to better cope with the capricious whims of mother nature in the future. Lisa has her Garden/Landscape Certificate, and is a compost nut and water miser.

TEEN
ARDEN-DIMICK LIBRARY
MINECRAFT NIGHT @ ARDEN-DIMICK (RECURRING)
Friday, April 04, 2014
6:15 PM
Come play minecraft at the library. Bring your own account login information and laptop, or use our facilities. World building fun time!

TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTION
ARDEN-DIMICK LIBRARY
EREADER HELP BY APPOINTMENT @ ARDEN-DIMICK  (RECURRING)
Saturday, April 05, 2014
Other dates: Saturdays 4/12/2014, 4/19/2014, 4/26/2014

11:00 AM
Want to read free books on your tablet or eReader? Learn how to download ebooks from the library's website during a one-on-one appointment. Sign up at the Arden-Dimick library.

TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTION
ARDEN-DIMICK LIBRARY
TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANT AT ARDEN-DIMICK (RECURRING)
Saturday, April 05, 2014
Other dates: Saturdays 4/12/2014, 4/19/2014, 4/26/2014

2:00 PM
A teen Technology Assistant is available to help with your computer questions. If you have a computer problem or difficulty, our volunteer will do his best to troubleshoot it with you.

FAMILY/ALL AGES
ARDEN-DIMICK LIBRARY
SENSORY STORYTIME @ ARDEN-DIMICK (RECURRING)
Saturday, April 12, 2014
11:00 AM
Join us for a special Storytime for kids with Autism and/or sensory disorders, featuring songs, stories, sensory activities and interactive materials. There will lots of fun and time to socialize as well. Behaviors and/or noise are no problem, and siblings are welcome. We have developed this program for those children who may have difficulty in traditional Storytime and the presenter is also the parent of a child with autism. See you there!

ADULT
ARDEN-DIMICK LIBRARY
YOGA AT ARDEN-DIMICK LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Saturday, April 19, 2014
1:00 PM
Yoga is increasingly popular for its physical and mental benefits. Come to the library for a free yoga lesson and experience its grounding, calming effects, while increasing your strength, flexibility and balance. All skill levels, beginner to advanced, are welcome. Please wear loose clothing and bring a yoga mat.
Instructor Joan Howell has been teaching yoga for 20 years.

FAMILY/ALL AGES
ARDEN-DIMICK LIBRARY
MUSIC, DANCE AND SING ALONG WITH CHARLIE HOPE @ ARDEN-DIMICK
Thursday, April 24, 2014
4:00 PM
Join us for a great Dia de los Ninos program featuring musician Charlie Hope! Charlie offers a fresh approach to children's music that is melodic, interactive and singable. Her CDs have won Independent Music Awards and Juno Awards, and we are thrilled to have her perform for the first time at Arden-Dimick. See you there!

FAMILY/ALL AGES
ARDEN-DIMICK LIBRARY
AUTISM-FRIENDLY FAMILY FLICKS! @ ARDEN-DIMICK
Friday, April 25, 2014
9:00 AM
Welcome to a special movie for families with kids on the autism spectrum! We'll be showing a popular kids' film but the lights will be slightly up, the sound will be less loud, and we'll have some GFCF snacks to munch on. Noise and/or behaviors are never a problem! For the film name and more information, please email Janet at jwininger@saclibrary.org.

ADULT
ARDEN-DIMICK LIBRARY
AUTHOR VISIT - ZACH WEINERSMITH
Friday, April 25, 2014
5:30 PM
Come meet Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal and SMBC-Theater author and creator Zach Weinersmith. Mr. Weinersmith is the author of one of the web's most popular comic and several books including Save Yourself Mammal, The Most Dangerous Game and Trial of the Clone. Come here this enterprising creator talk about Comics, his humor and his experience as a creator on the internet. This is an Alt+Library Program

FAMILY/ALL AGES
ARDEN-DIMICK LIBRARY
WEDNESDAY MOVIE MADNESS @ ARDEN-DIMICK (RECURRING)
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
6:00 PM
Join us for a fabulous feature film, never rated more than PG, in our winter/spring movie series. We'll provide everything (including refreshments)...YOU come and enjoy the movie. Lots of great family fun at the library!! For movie title(s), please call 264-2920.





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