August 2015 Events at the Fair Oaks Library

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.

August 1, Saturday, 10:00 a.m.
Radical Home Ec - Become a Couponing Expert @ Fair Oaks (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Learn how to become a couponing expert with an organizer of the Fun & Frugal Friends in the Sacramento Area Meet Up. Do you LOVE to save MONEY! Do you use coupons for food  hair cuts  dining out... Are you trying to simplify your life to focus on what is important? Do you LOVE to hunt down cool bargains at thrift stores  flea markets and yard sales? Do you love to get a good deal on a fun outing for yourself and your family? Do you LOVE to share where you get your bargains and meet other people with the same lifestyle goals? Join us at the Fair Oaks Library!
Registration is Required

August 1, Saturday, 10:00 a.m.
Penney the Clown @ Fair Oaks Library (Family/All Ages)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Come get some rhythm with Penney the Clown! Learn about different kinds of musical beats in a fun way.  <I>This program is part of the Summer Reading Challenge.</I>

August 1, Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
Job Coach @ Fair Oaks (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Come and meet one-on-one with a volunteer job coach who will help you look for jobs  create an effective resume  and more! Each appointment lasts for approximately 30 minutes. Participants are encouraged to make a reservation online.
Registration is Required

August 1, Saturday, 2:30 p.m.
Job Coach @ Fair Oaks (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Come and meet one-on-one with a volunteer job coach who will help you look for jobs  create an effective resume  and more! Each appointment lasts for approximately 30 minutes. Participants are encouraged to make a reservation online.
Registration is Required

August 1, Saturday, 3:00 p.m.
Job Coach @ Fair Oaks (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Come and meet one-on-one with a volunteer job coach who will help you look for jobs  create an effective resume  and more! Each appointment lasts for approximately 30 minutes. Participants are encouraged to make a reservation online.
Registration is Required

August 1, Saturday, 3:30 p.m.
Job Coach @ Fair Oaks (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Come and meet one-on-one with a volunteer job coach who will help you look for jobs  create an effective resume  and more! Each appointment lasts for approximately 30 minutes. Participants are encouraged to make a reservation online.
Registration is Required

August 4, Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.
Baby Lapsit Storytime @ Fair Oaks (Early Childhood (0-5))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
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.

August 4, Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.
Toddler Storytime @ Fair Oaks (Early Childhood (0-5))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Come join us for books  singing  and stories every Tuesday morning at 10:30. This program is appropriate for children who are 18 months to 3 years old.

August 4, Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.
Preschool Storytime @ Fair Oaks (Early Childhood (0-5))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Enjoy weekly storytime fun with us -- join us for stories and songs! For ages 3-5 years.

August 4, Tuesday, 5:00 p.m.
Musical Robot @ Fair Oaks Library (Family/All Ages)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Musical Robot is a music duo that combines dancing  learning and non-stop fun with original music  stories  a ukulele and a drum! Armed with catchy tunes rife with participation opportunities  this dynamic duo is a good rockin' time. <I>This program is part of the Summer Reading Challenge.</I>

August 5, Wednesday, 6:45 p.m.
Read to a Dog! @ Fair Oaks (School Age (6-12))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
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!

August 6, Thursday, 4:00 p.m.
eReader Help @ Fair Oaks (Technology Instruction)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Assistance is available every Thursday evening between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to learn how to download eBooks to any eReader. No appointment is necessary.

August 8, Saturday, 10:00 a.m.
The Poodlums @ Fair Oaks Library (Family/All Ages)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
The Poodlums focus on the ability of rhythm and music to optimize learning. The program is ideal for ages 0 - 6  focusing on numbers/counting; following directions; importance of reading; movement; imagination and creativity. The program in interactive and includes English  Spanish and sign language components.  <I>This is a Summer Reading Program event.</I>

August 8, Saturday, 1:00 p.m.
Fair Oaks Book Discussion Group @ Fair Oaks (Book Club)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Join us for a discussion of this month's book  "The Last Runaway" by Tracie Chevalier. New members are always welcome!

August 8, Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
Job Coach @ Fair Oaks (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Come and meet one-on-one with a volunteer job coach who will help you look for jobs  create an effective resume  and more! Each appointment lasts for approximately 30 minutes. Participants are encouraged to make a reservation online.
Registration is Required

August 8, Saturday, 2:30 p.m.
Job Coach @ Fair Oaks (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Come and meet one-on-one with a volunteer job coach who will help you look for jobs  create an effective resume  and more! Each appointment lasts for approximately 30 minutes. Participants are encouraged to make a reservation online.
Registration is Required

August 8, Saturday, 3:00 p.m.
Job Coach @ Fair Oaks (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Come and meet one-on-one with a volunteer job coach who will help you look for jobs  create an effective resume  and more! Each appointment lasts for approximately 30 minutes. Participants are encouraged to make a reservation online.
Registration is Required

August 8, Saturday, 3:30 p.m.
Job Coach @ Fair Oaks (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Come and meet one-on-one with a volunteer job coach who will help you look for jobs  create an effective resume  and more! Each appointment lasts for approximately 30 minutes. Participants are encouraged to make a reservation online.
Registration is Required

August 11, Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.
Baby Lapsit Storytime @ Fair Oaks (Early Childhood (0-5))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
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.

August 11, Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.
Toddler Storytime @ Fair Oaks (Early Childhood (0-5))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Come join us for books  singing  and stories every Tuesday morning at 10:30. This program is appropriate for children who are 18 months to 3 years old.

August 11, Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.
Preschool Storytime @ Fair Oaks (Early Childhood (0-5))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Enjoy weekly storytime fun with us -- join us for stories and songs! For ages 3-5 years.

August 11, Tuesday, 1:00 p.m.
Congressman Bera's Constituent Services Library Office Hours @ Fair Oaks (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Since September 2013  Congressman Bera’s district office has held Library Office Hours at various libraries in the 7th Congressional District over 30 times.  As a result  we have been able to help many constituents resolve problems or get information needed from federal agencies  such as Social Security  the IRS  and the VA. This is open to the public.

August 12, Wednesday, 6:00 p.m.
Knit and Crochet Circle @ Fair Oaks (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
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. 

August 13, Thursday, 4:00 p.m.
Tween Book Club @ Fair Oaks (School Age (6-12))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
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.  *Please note that in October  we will be meeting on Friday 10/10  since all branches are closed Thursday 10/9.

August 13, Thursday, 4:00 p.m.
eReader Help @ Fair Oaks (Technology Instruction)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Assistance is available every Thursday evening between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to learn how to download eBooks to any eReader. No appointment is necessary.

August 14, Friday, 5:30 p.m.
Dance to the Rhythm: Two-Step Dance  @ Fair Oaks (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Learn a new style of dance each month as part of our Summer Reading Challenge. Take a lesson  and stay for some great music and dancing after hours at the library.  <i>This program is a part of the Summer Reading Challenge.</i> Sponsored by the Friends of the Fair Oaks Library.

August 15, Saturday, 10:00 a.m.
Sandwich Songs with the Food Literacy Center @ Fair Oaks (Family/All Ages)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Who loves sandwiches? In this lesson kids will learn how to make a classic sandwich through song: peanut butter and jelly. We’ll make our own sandwiches using sunflower seed butter and fresh fruit. We’ll read The Very Quiet Cricket by Eric Carle. <I>This is a Summer Reading Challenge event.</I>

August 15, Saturday, 11:00 a.m.
3D Printing Design @ Fair Oaks  (Technology Instruction)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Learn the software required to make 3D printed objects!
Registration is Required

August 15, Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
Job Coach @ Fair Oaks (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Come and meet one-on-one with a volunteer job coach who will help you look for jobs  create an effective resume  and more! Each appointment lasts for approximately 30 minutes. Participants are encouraged to make a reservation online.
Registration is Required

August 15, Saturday, 2:30 p.m.
Job Coach @ Fair Oaks (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Come and meet one-on-one with a volunteer job coach who will help you look for jobs  create an effective resume  and more! Each appointment lasts for approximately 30 minutes. Participants are encouraged to make a reservation online.
Registration is Required

August 15, Saturday, 3:00 p.m.
Job Coach @ Fair Oaks (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Come and meet one-on-one with a volunteer job coach who will help you look for jobs  create an effective resume  and more! Each appointment lasts for approximately 30 minutes. Participants are encouraged to make a reservation online.
Registration is Required

August 15, Saturday, 3:00 p.m.
It's Your World: Teens & Adults Painting Happy@ Fair Oaks (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Join us for an afternoon of painting along with your favorite public television art instructor. We will discover the world of happy trees  happy accidents  and happy little clouds as we learn to paint with oils.  This programm is for Teens and Adults.
Registration is Required

August 15, Saturday, 3:30 p.m.
Job Coach @ Fair Oaks (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Come and meet one-on-one with a volunteer job coach who will help you look for jobs  create an effective resume  and more! Each appointment lasts for approximately 30 minutes. Participants are encouraged to make a reservation online.
Registration is Required

August 18, Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.
Baby Lapsit Storytime @ Fair Oaks (Early Childhood (0-5))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
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.

August 18, Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.
Toddler Storytime @ Fair Oaks (Early Childhood (0-5))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Come join us for books  singing  and stories every Tuesday morning at 10:30. This program is appropriate for children who are 18 months to 3 years old.

August 18, Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.
Preschool Storytime @ Fair Oaks (Early Childhood (0-5))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Enjoy weekly storytime fun with us -- join us for stories and songs! For ages 3-5 years.

August 18, Tuesday, 4:00 p.m.
Children's Persian Book Club @ Fair Oaks (School Age (6-12))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Join us for a children's book discussion of Farsi titles. 

August 18, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
Persian Book Club @ Fair Oaks (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Join us for a discussion in Farsi of books regarding Persian culture  history  literature  and other topics.  Titles change every month. 

August 19, Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.
LEGO Fun! @ Fair Oaks (School Age (6-12))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
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.

August 19, Wednesday, 6:00 p.m.
What the Craft?! @ Fair Oaks (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
This month's craft: Coffee Bean Candle Project with Twine/Burlap/Glass/Votive Candle & Cinnamon Stick Crafters bring your own glass votive  medium vase or glass plate to wrap in jute/twine. We will provide coffee beans  some sea shells & cinnamon sticks. 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!

August 20, Thursday, 3:30 p.m.
Teen Writers' Club @ Fair Oaks (Teen)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Are you an aspiring playwright? Creating comics? Writing the next great American novel? Teen writers can gather at the Fair Oaks Library to share their writing  trade tips  and talk about new ideas.

August 20, Thursday, 4:00 p.m.
eReader Help @ Fair Oaks (Technology Instruction)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Assistance is available every Thursday evening between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to learn how to download eBooks to any eReader. No appointment is necessary.

August 20, Thursday, 4:30 p.m.
Teen Advisory Board @Fair Oaks (Teen)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
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.

August 22, Saturday, 10:00 a.m.
Summer Celebration @ Fair Oaks (Family/All Ages)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Come join us for a morning of fun with face painting  outdoor games  cool treats and more! 

August 22, Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
Job Coach @ Fair Oaks (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Come and meet one-on-one with a volunteer job coach who will help you look for jobs  create an effective resume  and more! Each appointment lasts for approximately 30 minutes. Participants are encouraged to make a reservation online.
Registration is Required

August 22, Saturday, 2:30 p.m.
Job Coach @ Fair Oaks (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Come and meet one-on-one with a volunteer job coach who will help you look for jobs  create an effective resume  and more! Each appointment lasts for approximately 30 minutes. Participants are encouraged to make a reservation online.
Registration is Required

August 22, Saturday, 3:00 p.m.
Job Coach @ Fair Oaks (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Come and meet one-on-one with a volunteer job coach who will help you look for jobs  create an effective resume  and more! Each appointment lasts for approximately 30 minutes. Participants are encouraged to make a reservation online.
Registration is Required

August 22, Saturday, 3:30 p.m.
Job Coach @ Fair Oaks (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Come and meet one-on-one with a volunteer job coach who will help you look for jobs  create an effective resume  and more! Each appointment lasts for approximately 30 minutes. Participants are encouraged to make a reservation online.
Registration is Required

August 25, Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.
Baby Lapsit Storytime @ Fair Oaks (Early Childhood (0-5))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
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.

August 25, Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.
Toddler Storytime @ Fair Oaks (Early Childhood (0-5))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Come join us for books  singing  and stories every Tuesday morning at 10:30. This program is appropriate for children who are 18 months to 3 years old.

August 25, Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.
Preschool Storytime @ Fair Oaks (Early Childhood (0-5))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Enjoy weekly storytime fun with us -- join us for stories and songs! For ages 3-5 years.

August 26, Wednesday, 6:00 p.m.
Knit and Crochet Circle @ Fair Oaks (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
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. 

August 27, Thursday, 3:30 p.m.
Steampunk Jewelry @ Fair Oaks (Teen)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Steampunk jewelry melds mechanical parts with old world aesthetics giving the jewelry an antique look with a futuristic flair. Hang out with us today and make your own unisex steampunk vacuum tube necklace.    This program is part of our "Read to the Rhythm" Summer Reading Challenge! 

August 27, Thursday, 4:00 p.m.
eReader Help @ Fair Oaks (Technology Instruction)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Assistance is available every Thursday evening between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to learn how to download eBooks to any eReader. No appointment is necessary.

August 29, Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
Job Coach @ Fair Oaks (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Come and meet one-on-one with a volunteer job coach who will help you look for jobs  create an effective resume  and more! Each appointment lasts for approximately 30 minutes. Participants are encouraged to make a reservation online.
Registration is Required

August 29, Saturday, 2:30 p.m.
Job Coach @ Fair Oaks (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Come and meet one-on-one with a volunteer job coach who will help you look for jobs  create an effective resume  and more! Each appointment lasts for approximately 30 minutes. Participants are encouraged to make a reservation online.
Registration is Required

August 29, Saturday, 3:00 p.m.
Job Coach @ Fair Oaks (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Come and meet one-on-one with a volunteer job coach who will help you look for jobs  create an effective resume  and more! Each appointment lasts for approximately 30 minutes. Participants are encouraged to make a reservation online.
Registration is Required

August 29, Saturday, 3:30 p.m.
Job Coach @ Fair Oaks (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Come and meet one-on-one with a volunteer job coach who will help you look for jobs  create an effective resume  and more! Each appointment lasts for approximately 30 minutes. Participants are encouraged to make a reservation online.
Registration is Required