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.
SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
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MARSHMALLOW BALLISTICS @ RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
Thursday, August 01, 2013
3:30 PM
Build your own catapult, and launch marshmallows at the unsuspecting tower of cups in the distance.
Part of Summer Reading Program:
*** READING IS SO DELICIOUS! ***
Sign up for Summer Reading!
ADULT
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GARDEN CLUB OF RANCHO CORDOVA BRANCH LIBRARY(RECURRING)
Friday, August 02, 2013
1:00 PM
Learn what you can be doing in your garden now, take an armchair garden tour, or share tips and information with other gardeners. Special guest gardeners at many of our meetings!
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ADULT
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VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION AT THE RANCHO CORDOVA BRANCH (RECURRING)
Friday, August 02, 2013
4:00 PM
Learn to be a library Volunteer. Primarily, we need volunteers to shelve books. Thank you for thinking of the library.
ADULT
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SAKURAMENTO ANIME SOCIETY @ RANCHO CORDOVA BRANCH LIBRARY(RECURRING)
Every Sunday, August 04, 2013
Other dates: 8/11/2013, 8/18/2013, 8/25/2013.
3:00 PM
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. This is event is free and all adults are welcome!
ADULT
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JOB COACH @ RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Every Tuesday, August 06, 2013
Other dates: 8/13/2013, 8/20/2013, 8/27/2013.
10:00 AM
Get one-on-one help finding, applying to, and interviewing for your next job! For questions or to schedule an appointment, contact the Job Coach at jobnowsac@gmail.com
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SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
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HOMEWORK ZONE @ RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Tuesdays & Wednesdays, August 06, 2013
Other dates: 8/7/2013, 8/13/2013, 8/14/2013, 8/20/2013, 8/21/2013, 8/27/2013, 8/28/2013.
3:30 PM
Drop-in homework help for school-age students is available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Volunteer homework coaches will be available to assist students in grades 1-8 with homework assignments.
SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
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READ TO A DOG @ RANCHO CORDOVA BRANCH LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Tuesday, August 06, 2013
6:30 PM
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!
ADULT
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RANCHO CORDOVA QUARTERLY BRANCH FRIENDS MEETING(RECURRING)
Friday, August 09, 2013
3:00 PM
Join a group of individuals interested in helping the Rancho Cordova Branch serve the community. Everyone welcome. This group does fundraising through gift sales and special programs. Light refreshments served. You are welcome to observe before you join!
Become an advocate for the library in the community.
ADULT
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HOW TO DECIDE ABOUT STARTING A BUSINESS - RANCHO CORDOVA BRANCH LIBRARY
Saturday, August 10, 2013
9:00 AM
Before you invest time and money starting a business, attend this free workshop to decide if starting a business is right for you. Registration is required at sacramento.score.org. Presented by Mr. Frank Cuzzo of Sacramento Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE). This is SCORE'S BUSINESS 101 class.
FAMILY/ALL AGES
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HONEY IS SO DELICIOUS WITH UNCLE JER'S BEE SHOW @ RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
Saturday, August 10, 2013
3:00 PM
40% of the world's food supply is pollinated by honey bees. Bees pollinate oranges, cherries, pumpkins, almonds and many other delicious fruits and vegetables. The program includes live bees, slide show and honey tasting. Plus puppets, Henrietta the New Bee and Beatrice the Older Sister Bee explore the many jobs of a worker bee. A Summer Reading Program.
ADULT
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FRIENDS GROUP MAILING WORK COMMITTEE MEETING AT RANCHO CORDOVA BRANCH (RECURRING)
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
10:00 AM
Help these Friends' members do a major mailing to all Friends members.
Join this convivial group and do work to benefit the library and community! Meets the second Tuesday each month through Dec. 2013.
ADULT
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AUX AMIS DE LA BIBLIOTEQUE MEETING AT THE RANCHO CORDOVA BRANCH LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
2:00 PM
Practice speaking and reading basic French. Refresh your language skills! Not for beginners. Use the French you once learned or already know. Native French speakers and those who enjoy speaking French are welcome! This is not a class.
Join a friendly group to practice speaking French.
SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
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KENDAMA @ RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
5:00 PM
Become a "dama" enthusiast! Learn new tricks, showcase your skills, and have fun with this popular Japanese skill toy! Beginners are welcome!
Part of Summer Reading Program:
*** READING IS SO DELICIOUS! ***
Sign up for Summer Reading!
ADULT
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CALLING ALL SCREEN WRITERS AND FILMMAKERS TO THE RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
6:30 PM
We have started a group of interested adults to help each other as we all create short videos. Come with ideas or scripts. More members are always welcome. No equipment needed. We will help bring films to fruition.
ADULT
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RANCHO CORDOVA THIRD THURSDAYS WRITING GROUP AND LITERARY READINGS (RECURRING)
Thursday, August 15, 2013
6:00 PM
Rancho Cordova Library Adult WRITING GROUP and LITERARY READINGS
- We have an adult Writing Group at Rancho Cordova Library.
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.
We will do Critiquing of writing and sponsor LITERARY READINGS.
The First workshop in September will involve critiquing. Occasionally, there will be READINGS.
For critiquing, wel ask you to bring something you have written to share with others, to help you improve your writing or just get more confident in your creative abilities! We want writers of poetry, short stories or short prose essays.
This event is Co-Sponsored with the Sacramento Region Community Foundation, the Sacramento Poetry Center and the Rancho Cordova Library Friends Group.
Bob Stanley of the SACRAMENTO POETRY CENTER WILL BE IN CHARGE OF SCHEDULING THE READINGS.
FAMILY/ALL AGES
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5 MINUTE MUSICALS @ RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
Friday, August 16, 2013
3:30 PM
In this highly interactive and energetic song circle, kids will learn and invent moves to accompany the classic songs of childhood. Using imagination, live music, and group energy, we never know just who may come to visit: a hip hopping itsy bitsy spider? an alphabet singing opera star? Come help us decide! A Summer Reading Program.
ADULT
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SMOOTHIE SENSATIONS @ RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
Saturday, August 17, 2013
2:00 PM
Learn to make quick and fun fruit smoothies to beat the summer heat! This adult program is part of our Summer Reading Program.
BOOK CLUB
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RANCHO CORDOVA MYSTERY LOVERS BOOK CLUB(RECURRING)
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
3:00 PM
Whodunit? Find out when you join other mystery book lovers for discussion of the current club read and other favorites, the third Tuesday every month, 3-4 pm. Also enjoy the occasional mystery author visit or movie. This book club is not for the faint of heart!
Aug. 20 book: “Behold a Pale Horse” by Peter Tremayne
SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
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KIDS' CHESS CLUB @ RANCHO CORDOVA BRANCH LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
4:00 PM
Come play chess! Play, watch, and learn, for all skill levels.
TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTION
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JOB SEARCHING ONLINE: FREE CLASS @ RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Friday, August 23, 2013
10:00 AM
This free Oasis class will help you look for a new or part-time job. In today’s world, the Internet is an important resource in the search for work. In this class, you will learn to search for jobs online, post your resume and communicate with prospective employers. Before taking this class you will need some basic computer experience. This course is limited to 8 adults. You need to register for this free class. You may register online, or by calling the library at 916-264-2920, or by signing up at the library service desk. This class is held while the library is closed, so please enter through the staff Entrance. This is part of the JobNow series. Thank You.
FAMILY/ALL AGES
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LEGO MANIA! @ RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY(RECURRING)
Friday, August 23, 2013
3:30 PM
Build cool things with LEGOs - racers, space ships, bridges, inventions, whatever you choose. Our LEGOs, your creativity! A Summer Reading Program.
ADULT
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SPANISH CONVERSATION CIRCLE FOR ADULTS AT THE RANCHO CORDOVA BRANCH LIBRARY(RECURRING)
Saturday, August 24, 2013
3:00 PM
Join a friendly group of adults to practice your conversational Spanish. We all help each other learn. All knowledge-levels welcome,
including beginners. NO CLASSES in MAY due to a FURLOUGH and none in NOVEMBER or DECEMBER due to the Holidays!
ADULT
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
CALLING ALL SCREEN WRITERS AND FILMMAKERS TO THE RANCHO CORDOVA BRANCH LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
6 PM to 8 PM
We have started a group for interested adults to help each other as we all create short videos. Come join us. Bring your ideas or scripts. No equipment needed. We will help bring films to fruition.
SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
GUACAMOLE @ RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY
Friday, August 30, 2013
3:30 PM
Have you ever made your own guacamole? It's so fun to smash the avocado! We talk about healthy fats like the kind in avocados. We learn fun facts about avocados. We learn to use a recipe. Each child goes home with a guacamole recipe. We'll read Dr. Seuss's 'Green Eggs & Ham'. A Summer Reading Program.