April 2015 Events at the Rancho Cordova Library

Rancho Cordova Library, 9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento

Sunday & 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, 10:30 a.m.
Music Show: Alan Candee @ Rancho Cordova Library (Early Childhood (0-5))
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
Young children will enjoy singing and laughing with folk songs storytelling and original tunes. Program sponsored by the Friends of the Rancho Cordova Library.

April 1, Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone @ Rancho Cordova Library (School Age (6-12))
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
Drop-in homework help for school-age students is available on Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Volunteer homework coaches will be available to assist students in grades 1-8 with homework assignments.

April 2, Thursday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone @ Rancho Cordova Library (School Age (6-12))
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
Drop-in homework help for school-age students is available on Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Volunteer homework coaches will be available to assist students in grades 1-8 with homework assignments.

April 2, Thursday, 5:00 p.m.
Kendama @ Rancho Cordova Library (School Age (6-12))
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
Become a “dama” enthusiast! Learn new tricks showcase your skills and have fun with this popular Japanese skill toy! Bring your own kendama or use one of ours. Beginners are welcome! Sponsored by the Friends of the Rancho Cordova Library.

April 3, Friday, 1:00 p.m.
Garden Club of Rancho Cordova Branch Library (Adult)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
Learn what you can be doing in your garden now take an armchair garden tour or share tips and information with other gardeners. No Meeting in July 2014 due to Holiday Closure. Special guest gardeners at many of our meetings! We may plan field trips to gardens as well. Sponsored by the Rancho Cordova Branch Friends’ Group.

April 4, Saturday, 10:00 a.m.
Coffee Tea and Conversation For Seniors at Rancho Cordova Library (Adult)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
Make new friends or meet up with old friends. Chat with others from the community while enjoying coffee tea and refreshments. First Saturday of every month. Sponsored by the Rancho Cordova Branch Friends’ Group. Seniors count from age 55+ on.

April 4, Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
Technology & E-Reader Help @ Rancho Cordova Library (Technology Instruction)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
Need help using your computer mobile or eReader devices? Need help with email Microsoft Word or just using the internet? Come in and meet with our Technology Assistant!

April 4, Saturday, 3:00 p.m.
Craft Time: Painting with Puffs @ Rancho Cordova Library (Early Childhood (0-5))
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
We’ll be painting with puffs to create different shapes and textures.

April 5, Sunday, 3:00 p.m.
Sakuramento Anime Society @ Rancho Cordova Branch (Adult)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
Attend the Sakuramento Anime society weekly event and watch old and new Anime and Anime Music Videos (AMVs). Come play CCGs practice your art skills and make AMVs. All adults welcome. NOT HELD Sunday March 23 2014 due to Maintenance Work Scheduled.

April 7, Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone @ Rancho Cordova Library (School Age (6-12))
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
Drop-in homework help for school-age students is available on Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Volunteer homework coaches will be available to assist students in grades 1-8 with homework assignments.

April 7, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
Read to a Dog @ Rancho Cordova Library (School Age (6-12))
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
Bring your own book or read one of ours to a furry pal from the Lend-a-Heart Association. A fun way to practice your reading! When the library is a Voting Polling place every June and November the program will be held inside the library instead.

April 8, Wednesday, 11:00 a.m.
Garden Time for Children @ Rancho Cordova Library (Early Childhood (0-5))
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
Garden fun! Join us for garden play!

April 8, Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone @ Rancho Cordova Library (School Age (6-12))
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
Drop-in homework help for school-age students is available on Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Volunteer homework coaches will be available to assist students in grades 1-8 with homework assignments.

April 9, Thursday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone @ Rancho Cordova Library (School Age (6-12))
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
Drop-in homework help for school-age students is available on Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Volunteer homework coaches will be available to assist students in grades 1-8 with homework assignments.

April 9, Thursday, 3:30 p.m.
Kids’ Snacks Program @ Rancho Cordova Library (School Age (6-12))
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
Join us to learn how to prepare a healthy snack. Yes! You get to eat it! Second Thursday every month. Free program for school age children ages 6 - 18 years old.

April 11, Saturday, 1:00 p.m.
Collage Art Program with Claudia Maher @Rancho (Teen)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
Join us to create your own magnificent Collage under the guidance of artist Claudia Maher. She is experienced in many techniques. Do bring your own collection of pieces you may want to incorporate such as photos small memorabilia earrings and pieces of jewelry fabric dried flowers cards letters...The library will also provide material including magazines scissors glue and paper canvas and plywood. Registration is Required. The class is limited to the first 15 who sign up. Teens and adults welcome.
Registration is Required

April 12, Sunday, 3:00 p.m.
Sakuramento Anime Society @ Rancho Cordova Branch (Adult)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
Attend the Sakuramento Anime society weekly event and watch old and new Anime and Anime Music Videos (AMVs). Come play CCGs practice your art skills and make AMVs. All adults welcome. NOT HELD Sunday March 23 2014 due to Maintenance Work Scheduled.

April 14, Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone @ Rancho Cordova Library (School Age (6-12))
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
Drop-in homework help for school-age students is available on Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Volunteer homework coaches will be available to assist students in grades 1-8 with homework assignments.

April 15, Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone @ Rancho Cordova Library (School Age (6-12))
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
Drop-in homework help for school-age students is available on Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Volunteer homework coaches will be available to assist students in grades 1-8 with homework assignments.

April 15, Wednesday, 4:00 p.m.
Kids’ Chess Club @ Rancho Cordova Library (School Age (6-12))
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
Here’s a chance for school-age chess players of all skill levels to play against each other free. Beginning chess lessons provided. Challengers and visitors are welcome to gather around watch and learn from games in progress. Come any time between 4 and 6 p.m. sign in and find out how much fun chess can be!

April 16, Thursday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone @ Rancho Cordova Library (School Age (6-12))
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
Drop-in homework help for school-age students is available on Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Volunteer homework coaches will be available to assist students in grades 1-8 with homework assignments.

April 16, Thursday, 6:00 p.m.
Rancho Cordova Third Thursdays Writing Group and Literary READINGS (Adult)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
Rancho Cordova Library Adult Writing Group- - If you are just starting to write want feedback on your writing or need a helpful push to write more this group is for you! We will provide gentle advice in a supportive writing environment.

April 17, Friday, 10:00 a.m.
Rancho Cordova Branch Friends’ Meeting third Friday every month (Adult)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
Join a friendly group of library patrons who work to help fund library programs and services and act as boosters of the Library in the community. The Rancho Cordova Branch Friends’ Group meets every month the third Friday. Please enter through the side door through the patio to the Community Room. You are welcome to observe to decide if you would like to join the Friends. We are always looking for new members! October 17 enter through the Staff Door only!

April 19, Sunday, 3:00 p.m.
Sakuramento Anime Society @ Rancho Cordova Branch (Adult)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
Attend the Sakuramento Anime society weekly event and watch old and new Anime and Anime Music Videos (AMVs). Come play CCGs practice your art skills and make AMVs. All adults welcome. NOT HELD Sunday March 23 2014 due to Maintenance Work Scheduled.

April 21, Tuesday, 3:00 p.m.
Rancho Cordova Library Mystery Lovers Book Club (Book Club)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
This library book club is for lovers of mysteries. We are a friendly informal group that meets the third Tuesday of each month from 3 pm to 4:30 pm in our Community Room. Please join us for exciting discussions. The books that will be discussed are The Beast in View by Margaret Miller July 15; The Chill by Ross McDonald August 19; Deep Blue Good-by by John D. MacDonald Sept. 16; Last Bus To Woodstock by Colin Dexter Oct. 21; Shortest Way To Hades by Sarah Caudwell Nov. 18; and Killings At Badgers Drift by Caroline Graham Dec. 16th.

April 21, Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone @ Rancho Cordova Library (School Age (6-12))
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
Drop-in homework help for school-age students is available on Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Volunteer homework coaches will be available to assist students in grades 1-8 with homework assignments.

April 22, Wednesday, 11:00 a.m.
Garden Time for Children @ Rancho Cordova Library (Early Childhood (0-5))
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
Garden fun! Join us for garden play!

April 22, Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone @ Rancho Cordova Library (School Age (6-12))
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
Drop-in homework help for school-age students is available on Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Volunteer homework coaches will be available to assist students in grades 1-8 with homework assignments.

April 23, Thursday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone @ Rancho Cordova Library (School Age (6-12))
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
Drop-in homework help for school-age students is available on Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Volunteer homework coaches will be available to assist students in grades 1-8 with homework assignments.

April 24, Friday, 3:30 p.m.
LEGO Mania! @ Rancho Corodva Library (Family/All Ages)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
Build cool things with LEGOs - racers space ships bridges inventions whatever you choose. Our LEGOs your creativity!

April 25, Saturday, 3:00 p.m.
Spanish Conversation Circle for Adults @Rancho Cordova Library (Adult)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
Join a friendly group of adults to practice your conversational Spanish. We all help each other learn. All knowledge-levels welcome including beginners. and August 2014! NO CLASSES in NOVEMBER or DECEMBER due to the Holidays! Sponsored by the Rancho Cordova Branch Friends’ Group and meetup.com

April 26, Sunday, 3:00 p.m.
Sakuramento Anime Society @ Rancho Cordova Branch (Adult)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
Attend the Sakuramento Anime society weekly event and watch old and new Anime and Anime Music Videos (AMVs). Come play CCGs practice your art skills and make AMVs. All adults welcome. NOT HELD Sunday March 23 2014 due to Maintenance Work Scheduled.

April 28, Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone @ Rancho Cordova Library (School Age (6-12))
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
Drop-in homework help for school-age students is available on Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Volunteer homework coaches will be available to assist students in grades 1-8 with homework assignments.

April 28, Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.
BRECA (Adult)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
Butterfield Riviera East Community Association monthly meeting. This neighborhood Association meets monthly to solve neighborhood problems network with community members and work for 5the general good of the community. These meetings are co-sponsored by the Rancho Cordova Branch Library.

April 29, Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone @ Rancho Cordova Library (School Age (6-12))
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
Drop-in homework help for school-age students is available on Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Volunteer homework coaches will be available to assist students in grades 1-8 with homework assignments.

April 30, Thursday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone @ Rancho Cordova Library (School Age (6-12))
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
Drop-in homework help for school-age students is available on Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Volunteer homework coaches will be available to assist students in grades 1-8 with homework assignments.

April 30, Thursday, 4:00 p.m.
Make Oaxacan Inspired Animal Masks @ Rancho Cordova Library (School Age (6-12))
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
Let’s celebrate Dia de los Ninos! We’ll share a book then discuss animals we love and learn about the craftspeople of Oaxaca who carve animals from the wood of the Copal and festoon each in bright colors. Each child will create their own one-of-a-kind animal mask painting it with Oaxacan-inspired flair. Program presented by Art Beast. Sponsored by the Friends of the Rancho Cordova Library