April 2015 Events at the Carmichael Library

Carmichael Library, 5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael

Sunday: Noon - 5 p.m.; Monday: Closed; Tuesday & Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Thursday: 10 a.m. - 6 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.

April 1, Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.
April Fool Fun! (School Age (6-12))
Carmichael Library
5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael
Come for a fun time of Sixty Second Challenges! Attempt these fun challenges using house-hold items. Finish each challenge in sixty seconds and move on to the next one!Games for all ages!

April 1, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.
History Book Club (Book Club)
Carmichael Library
5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael
The Carmichael Library History Book Club meets monthly to discuss a non-fiction or historical fiction book. Help us decide which is truer: fact or fiction! Please bring a snack to share and join us as we dive into history books. This month’s title is The Riddle of the Labyrinth: the Quest to Crack an Ancient Code by Margalit Fox.

April 2, Thursday, 10:15 a.m.
Preschool Storytime @ Carmichael Library (Early Childhood (0-5))
Carmichael Library
5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael
Join Miss Kathy for stories songs and a craft.

April 2, Thursday, 11:15 a.m.
Toddler Storytime @ Carmichael Library (Early Childhood (0-5))
Carmichael Library
5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael
Join Miss Kathy for stories songs and just plain fun!

April 2, Thursday, 11:45 a.m.
Stay and Play @ Carmichael Library (Early Childhood (0-5))
Carmichael Library
5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael
Parents and caregivers are invited to bring in their babies toddlers and other children to “stay and play”. We will put out toys for the children to play with while their parents socialize.

April 2, Thursday, 3:00 p.m.
Movie Matinee @ Carmichael Library (Family/All Ages)
Carmichael Library
5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael
Bring your friends and enjoy a movie @ Carmichael Library - Free! Visit Carmichael Library for a list of up-coming movie titles

April 3, Friday, 9:00 a.m.
Intro. to Microsoft Word - (12 hrs) Apr 3 8 10 15 22 24 -Carmichael -Oasis (Technology Instruction)
Carmichael Library
5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael
In this course you will learn valuable word processing skills like creating saving and retrieving documents; inserting and deleting text; formatting text; and using cut copy and paste. Before you take this course you should have some experience with the computer and the Windows operating system. Class consists of six two-hour sessions. You must be willing to commit to ALL six sessions! Classes will start on Friday April 3 @ 9 am. Following classes are Wednesday April 8 @ 9 am Friday April 10 @ 9 am Wednesday April 15 @ 9 am Wednesday April 22 @ 9 am and Friday April 24 @ 9 am. Registration is required. This is an OASIS Connections class.
Registration is Required

April 3, Friday, 11:00 a.m.
Knitwits @ Carmichael Library (Adult)
Carmichael Library
5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael
Do you knit? Crochet? Do needlework? Want to learn? Are you and expert who can help others? Bring a project to work on and a snack to share as we learn together!

April 7, Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.
Read to a Dog (School Age (6-12))
Carmichael Library
5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael
Specially trained therapy dogs are waiting for children to come read to them. For kids ages 5 to 10 years old that are reading. Earn credit for the time spent reading and earn a book too!

April 7, Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.
Follow-up ACT session @ Carmichael Library (Teen)
Carmichael Library
5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael
Follow-up session with test results and valuable test-taking tips for students who have taken the ACT Mock Exam given on Saturday 03/28/2015. Parents are encouraged to attend. Sponsored by Kaplan Test Prep

April 8, Wednesday, 4:15 p.m.
Chess Club at Carmichael Library (Family/All Ages)
Carmichael Library
5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael
Do you want to learn to play chess? Do you already know how to play? All skill levels are welcome to join us at our Chess Club! We will have an instructor to teach beginners. All supplies will be provided. Bring a snack if you like.

April 9, Thursday, 10:15 a.m.
Preschool Storytime @ Carmichael Library (Early Childhood (0-5))
Carmichael Library
5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael
Join Miss Kathy for stories songs and a craft.

April 9, Thursday, 11:15 a.m.
Toddler Storytime @ Carmichael Library (Early Childhood (0-5))
Carmichael Library
5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael
Join Miss Kathy for stories songs and just plain fun!

April 9, Thursday, 11:45 a.m.
Stay and Play @ Carmichael Library (Early Childhood (0-5))
Carmichael Library
5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael
Parents and caregivers are invited to bring in their babies toddlers and other children to “stay and play”. We will put out toys for the children to play with while their parents socialize.

April 9, Thursday, 3:00 p.m.
Movie Matinee @ Carmichael Library (Family/All Ages)
Carmichael Library
5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael
Bring your friends and enjoy a movie @ Carmichael Library - Free! Visit Carmichael Library for a list of up-coming movie titles

April 10, Friday, 11:00 a.m.
Knitwits @ Carmichael Library (Adult)
Carmichael Library
5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael
Do you knit? Crochet? Do needlework? Want to learn? Are you and expert who can help others? Bring a project to work on and a snack to share as we learn together!

April 10, Friday, 4:00 p.m.
After School Book Club @ Carmichael Library (School Age (6-12))
Carmichael Library
5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael
Join us on the Second Friday of every month to talk about the book play trivia games and have fun!

April 11, Saturday, 10:00 a.m.
Carmichael Second Saturday Audio Book Club (Book Club)
Carmichael Library
5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael
Is this a good book? Is this a good audio book? Bring a snack and your perceptions to share as we discuss the story. This month’s title is The Man with the Golden Gun by Ian Fleming. Read by Kenneth Branagh.

April 11, Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
Dia de los Ninos - Caterpillar Puppets (School Age (6-12))
Carmichael Library
5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael
Caterpillar Puppets presents: Los Tres Cabritos Traviesos — a folk tale about a Troll and some hungry Billy goats (Can you say “Hola Sven!”). Silly and fun for both bi-lingual and mono-lingual kids of all ages.

April 14, Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.
Read to a Dog (School Age (6-12))
Carmichael Library
5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael
Specially trained therapy dogs are waiting for children to come read to them. For kids ages 5 to 10 years old that are reading. Earn credit for the time spent reading and earn a book too!

April 16, Thursday, 10:15 a.m.
Preschool Storytime @ Carmichael Library (Early Childhood (0-5))
Carmichael Library
5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael
Join Miss Kathy for stories songs and a craft.

April 16, Thursday, 11:15 a.m.
Toddler Storytime @ Carmichael Library (Early Childhood (0-5))
Carmichael Library
5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael
Join Miss Kathy for stories songs and just plain fun!

April 16, Thursday, 11:45 a.m.
Stay and Play @ Carmichael Library (Early Childhood (0-5))
Carmichael Library
5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael
Parents and caregivers are invited to bring in their babies toddlers and other children to “stay and play”. We will put out toys for the children to play with while their parents socialize.

April 16, Thursday, 3:00 p.m.
Movie Matinee @ Carmichael Library (Family/All Ages)
Carmichael Library
5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael
Bring your friends and enjoy a movie @ Carmichael Library - Free! Visit Carmichael Library for a list of up-coming movie titles

April 17, Friday, 11:00 a.m.
Knitwits @ Carmichael Library (Adult)
Carmichael Library
5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael
Do you knit? Crochet? Do needlework? Want to learn? Are you and expert who can help others? Bring a project to work on and a snack to share as we learn together!

April 17, Friday, 3:30 p.m.
Carmichael Manga Cafe (Teen)
Carmichael Library
5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael
Calling all manga/anime enthusiasts. Come hang out and discuss your likes. Food crafts and fun!

April 18, Saturday, 10:00 a.m.
Carmichael Library Book Club (Book Club)
Carmichael Library
5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael
Please bring a snack and your opinions to share as we discuss the book. This month’s title is The Zhivago Affair: the Kremlin the CIA and the Battle Over a Forbidden Book by Peter Finn

April 21, Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.
Read to a Dog (School Age (6-12))
Carmichael Library
5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael
Specially trained therapy dogs are waiting for children to come read to them. For kids ages 5 to 10 years old that are reading. Earn credit for the time spent reading and earn a book too!

April 21, Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.
All about Organic Gardening @ Carmichael (Adult)
Carmichael Library
5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael
Join Randy Stannard at Carmichael to learn more about organic gardening in your own back yard.

April 22, Wednesday, 4:15 p.m.
Chess Club @ Carmichael Library (Family/All Ages)
Carmichael Library
5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael
Do you want to learn to play chess? Do you already know how to play? All skill levels are welcome to join us at our Chess Club! We will have an instructor to teach beginners. All supplies will be provided.

April 23, Thursday, 10:15 a.m.
Preschool Storytime @ Carmichael Library (Early Childhood (0-5))
Carmichael Library
5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael
Join Miss Kathy for stories songs and a craft.

April 23, Thursday, 11:15 a.m.
Toddler Storytime @ Carmichael Library (Early Childhood (0-5))
Carmichael Library
5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael
Join Miss Kathy for stories songs and just plain fun!

April 23, Thursday, 11:45 a.m.
Stay and Play @ Carmichael Library (Early Childhood (0-5))
Carmichael Library
5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael
Parents and caregivers are invited to bring in their babies toddlers and other children to “stay and play”. We will put out toys for the children to play with while their parents socialize.

April 23, Thursday, 3:00 p.m.
Movie Matinee @ Carmichael Library (Family/All Ages)
Carmichael Library
5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael
Bring your friends and enjoy a movie @ Carmichael Library - Free! Visit Carmichael Library for a list of up-coming movie titles

April 24, Friday, 3:30 p.m.
Carmichael Teen Book club (Teen)
Carmichael Library
5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael
Love to read. Join other teens discussing their favorite books. Pick one of our suggestions or read your own choice. Please bring a snack and share your insights.

April 25, Saturday, 10:00 a.m.
Coffee & Crime Book Club @ Carmichael Library (Book Club)
Carmichael Library
5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael
How about a good mystery with a cup of Joe (or tea)? Bring a snack to share as we become judge and jury for each case. This month’s title is The Man with a Load of Mischief by Martha Grimes.

April 25, Saturday, 12:00 p.m.
Free SAT Exam @ Carmichael (Teen)
Carmichael Library
5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael
Preparing for college? Take Kaplan’s free Mock SAT Exam. Open to all high school students. Registration required. Come back for the follow-up test strategies seminar on Wednesday night May 13 6 p.m. for your results and valuable test taking tips. Sponsored by Kaplan Test Prep
Registration is Required

April 28, Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.
Read to a Dog (School Age (6-12))
Carmichael Library
5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael
Specially trained therapy dogs are waiting for children to come read to them. For kids ages 5 to 10 years old that are reading. Earn credit for the time spent reading and earn a book too!

April 28, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
Sci-Fi Book Club (Book Club)
Carmichael Library
5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael
Sci-Fi book club will explore the exciting and diverse field of science fiction and fantasy : from aliens and spaceships to dragons and wizards. Please bring a snack to share and join us. This month’s title is The Dragonbone Chair by Tad Williams.

April 30, Thursday, 10:15 a.m.
Preschool Storytime @ Carmichael Library (Early Childhood (0-5))
Carmichael Library
5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael
Join Miss Kathy for stories songs and a craft.

April 30, Thursday, 11:15 a.m.
Toddler Storytime @ Carmichael Library (Early Childhood (0-5))
Carmichael Library
5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael
Join Miss Kathy for stories songs and just plain fun!

April 30, Thursday, 11:45 a.m.
Stay and Play @ Carmichael Library (Early Childhood (0-5))
Carmichael Library
5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael
Parents and caregivers are invited to bring in their babies toddlers and other children to “stay and play”. We will put out toys for the children to play with while their parents socialize.

April 30, Thursday, 3:00 p.m.
Movie Matinee @ Carmichael Library (Family/All Ages)
Carmichael Library
5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael
Bring your friends and enjoy a movie @ Carmichael Library - Free! Visit Carmichael Library for a list of up-coming movie titles