August 2015 Events at the Franklin Library

Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Thursday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Friday: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

August 1, Saturday, 11:00 a.m.
Read to a Dog @ Franklin (School Age (6-12))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Boost school-age reading ability by reading to a specially trained therapy dog! Dogs are accompanied by their trained adult volunteers. Bring a favorite book or select one from the library’s collection and enjoy reading to a furry friend. This is a free program hosted by the Franklin Community Library.

August 1, Saturday, 11:00 a.m.
Read to a Dog @ Franklin (School Age (6-12))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Boost school-age reading ability by reading to a specially trained therapy dog! Dogs are accompanied by their trained adult volunteers. Bring a favorite book or select one from the library’s collection and enjoy reading to a furry friend. This free program is hosted by the Franklin Community Library and is open to the public.

August 1, Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
Sing  Dance  and Create with Art Beast @ Franklin A Summer Reading Challenge Pro (Early Childhood (0-5))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Babies  toddlers  and families are invited to explore process-oriented art activities like finger painting and sensory activities that are age appropriate and fun! Enjoy a short storytime that includes songs  a book  and movement activities  then enjoy art activities designed to get you and your child engaged with each other as well as the teacher and the other children. Come join us for a fun & messy experience! This is a free program hosted by Franklin Community Library.

August 4, Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime @ Franklin (Early Childhood (0-5))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Talk  sing  read  write  and play with us! Preschoolers ages 3 - 5 years and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Julia for 30 minutes of fun songs  rhymes  stories  and fingerplays  all designed to build early literacy skills. A play-time with age-appropriate  educational toys follows this program. This is a free program hosted by the Franklin Community Library.

August 4, Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone @ Franklin (Family/All Ages)
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Drop-in homework help for school-age and high school students is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Volunteer homework coaches will be available to assist students in grades K-12 with homework assignments.

August 4, Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.
Basic Computer  Internet  e-Mail and Technology Help (Technology Instruction)
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
If you have a basic computer/internet/e-mail question  or questions about your e-device (tablets  smartphones  e-Readers)  feel free to drop-in for a one-on-one session. Appointments can be made at the service desk. If no appointments are made  sessions will be first come  first served. Bring your device  if possible  and your questions! Hope to see you there!

August 5, Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.
Toddler Storytime @ Franklin (Early Childhood (0-5))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Talk  sing  read  write  and play with us! Toddlers ages 18 months – 3 years and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Julia for 30 minutes of fun songs  rhymes  stories  and fingerplays  all designed to build early literacy skills. A play-time with age-appropriate  educational toys follows this program.

August 5, Wednesday, 11:00 a.m.
Baby Storytime @ Franklin (Early Childhood (0-5))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Bond with your baby and make new friends! Babies ages birth – 24 months and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Julia for this fun storytime full of songs  rhymes  fingerplays  and stories  designed just for babies’ early literacy development! This is a free program hosted by the Franklin Community Library.

August 6, Thursday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone @ Franklin (Family/All Ages)
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Drop-in homework help for school-age and high school students is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Volunteer homework coaches will be available to assist students in grades K-12 with homework assignments.

August 6, Thursday, 5:30 p.m.
Family Movie Night @ Franklin: The Wizard of Oz (Family/All Ages)
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Join us for a free movie and popcorn for all ages! This week: The Wizard of Oz (1939)  rated G  101 minutes. This program is hosted by Franklin Community Library.

August 8, Saturday, 10:00 a.m.
Lego Block Party @ Franklin (Family/All Ages)
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Come build with us! Join our Lego Block Party! You bring your imagination and creativity  and we’ll supply lots and lots of Duplo and Lego blocks to build with. This is a free program hosted by the Franklin Community Library the second and fourth Saturday of each month.

August 8, Saturday, 12:00 p.m.
Read With a Friend @ Franklin A Summer Reading Challenge Program (School Age (6-12))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Did you know the library has Friends  just like you? They love the library and reading stories together! Boost reading ability by reading to/with a Friend of the Franklin Community Library  enjoy some snacks and games together  and earn points and a badge toward the Summer Reading Challenge! This free program is hosted by the Friends of the Franklin Community Library. ************************

August 8, Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
Knitting Book Discussion @ Franklin (Adult)
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
SPECIAL TIME IN MAY! STARTING AT 3:45! Join Ms. Cat the second Saturday of each month to discuss knitting books  share a new pattern and meet up with other knitters.  Each month we’ll share a book related to knitting: patterns  fiction or essays. Reading or knitting from the books is not required to be part of the discussion  so bring your current project and join the fun. Talk to Ms. Cat if you want to learn to knit  too! 

August 11, Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime @ Franklin (Early Childhood (0-5))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Talk  sing  read  write  and play with us! Preschoolers ages 3 - 5 years and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Julia for 30 minutes of fun songs  rhymes  stories  and fingerplays  all designed to build early literacy skills. A play-time with age-appropriate  educational toys follows this program. This is a free program hosted by the Franklin Community Library.

August 11, Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone @ Franklin (Family/All Ages)
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Drop-in homework help for school-age and high school students is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Volunteer homework coaches will be available to assist students in grades K-12 with homework assignments.

August 11, Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.
Basic Computer  Internet  e-Mail and Technology Help (Technology Instruction)
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
If you have a basic computer/internet/e-mail question  or questions about your e-device (tablets  smartphones  e-Readers)  feel free to drop-in for a one-on-one session. Appointments can be made at the service desk. If no appointments are made  sessions will be first come  first served. Bring your device  if possible  and your questions! Hope to see you there!

August 12, Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.
Toddler Storytime @ Franklin (Early Childhood (0-5))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Talk  sing  read  write  and play with us! Toddlers ages 18 months – 3 years and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Julia for 30 minutes of fun songs  rhymes  stories  and fingerplays  all designed to build early literacy skills. A play-time with age-appropriate  educational toys follows this program.

August 12, Wednesday, 11:00 a.m.
Baby Storytime @ Franklin (Early Childhood (0-5))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Bond with your baby and make new friends! Babies ages birth – 24 months and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Julia for this fun storytime full of songs  rhymes  fingerplays  and stories  designed just for babies’ early literacy development! This is a free program hosted by the Franklin Community Library.

August 12, Wednesday, 3:00 p.m.
DIY Music Makers with Art Beast @ Franklin A Summer Reading Challenge Program (School Age (6-12))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Join Art Beast to assemble and decorate your very own durable tambourine that is a real musical instrument! We will use paint and other decorative embellishments to make a beautiful  personalized tambourine that you can keep! A lively picture book about the joys of music will be shared as well as dancing to some music to get everyone in a music-making mood. This is a free program hosted by the Franklin Community Library.

August 13, Thursday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone @ Franklin (Family/All Ages)
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Drop-in homework help for school-age and high school students is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Volunteer homework coaches will be available to assist students in grades K-12 with homework assignments.

August 13, Thursday, 5:30 p.m.
Family Movie Night @ Franklin: The Princess and the Frog (Family/All Ages)
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Join us for a free movie and popcorn for all ages! This week: The Princess and the Frog (2009)  rated G  97 minutes. This program is hosted by Franklin Community Library.

August 18, Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime @ Franklin (Early Childhood (0-5))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Talk  sing  read  write  and play with us! Preschoolers ages 3 - 5 years and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Julia for 30 minutes of fun songs  rhymes  stories  and fingerplays  all designed to build early literacy skills. A play-time with age-appropriate  educational toys follows this program. This is a free program hosted by the Franklin Community Library.

August 18, Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone @ Franklin (Family/All Ages)
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Drop-in homework help for school-age and high school students is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Volunteer homework coaches will be available to assist students in grades K-12 with homework assignments.

August 18, Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.
Book Journeys @ Franklin (Book Club)
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Enjoy a good book with great company! There will be a book chosen by the group each month and the discussion title will be available at the meeting.

August 18, Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.
Basic Computer  Internet  e-Mail and Technology Help (Technology Instruction)
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
If you have a basic computer/internet/e-mail question  or questions about your e-device (tablets  smartphones  e-Readers)  feel free to drop-in for a one-on-one session. Appointments can be made at the service desk. If no appointments are made  sessions will be first come  first served. Bring your device  if possible  and your questions! Hope to see you there!

August 19, Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.
Toddler Storytime @ Franklin (Early Childhood (0-5))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Talk  sing  read  write  and play with us! Toddlers ages 18 months – 3 years and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Julia for 30 minutes of fun songs  rhymes  stories  and fingerplays  all designed to build early literacy skills. A play-time with age-appropriate  educational toys follows this program.

August 19, Wednesday, 11:00 a.m.
Baby Storytime @ Franklin (Early Childhood (0-5))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Bond with your baby and make new friends! Babies ages birth – 24 months and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Julia for this fun storytime full of songs  rhymes  fingerplays  and stories  designed just for babies’ early literacy development! This is a free program hosted by the Franklin Community Library.

August 20, Thursday, 3:00 p.m.
Fruit and Veggie Orchestra @ Franklin A Summer Reading Challenge Program  (School Age (6-12))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Join us for a special summer reading program with the Food Literacy Center! What are the different parts of the orchestra? Kid “conductors” will learn about different kinds of instruments and how to make an “ensemble.” Then we’ll learn how to make an “ensemble” of fruits and veggies! We’ll also read Giraffe’s Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae and listen to songs by Mister Cooper. This is a free program hosted by the Franklin Community Library

August 20, Thursday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone @ Franklin (Family/All Ages)
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Drop-in homework help for school-age and high school students is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Volunteer homework coaches will be available to assist students in grades K-12 with homework assignments.

August 22, Saturday, 10:00 a.m.
Lego Block Party @ Franklin (Family/All Ages)
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Come build with us! Join our Lego Block Party! You bring your imagination and creativity  and we’ll supply lots and lots of Duplo and Lego blocks to build with. This is a free program hosted by the Franklin Community Library the second and fourth Saturday of each month.

August 25, Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime @ Franklin (Early Childhood (0-5))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Talk  sing  read  write  and play with us! Preschoolers ages 3 - 5 years and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Julia for 30 minutes of fun songs  rhymes  stories  and fingerplays  all designed to build early literacy skills. A play-time with age-appropriate  educational toys follows this program. This is a free program hosted by the Franklin Community Library.

August 25, Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone @ Franklin (Family/All Ages)
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Drop-in homework help for school-age and high school students is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Volunteer homework coaches will be available to assist students in grades K-12 with homework assignments.

August 25, Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.
Basic Computer  Internet  e-Mail and Technology Help (Technology Instruction)
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
If you have a basic computer/internet/e-mail question  or questions about your e-device (tablets  smartphones  e-Readers)  feel free to drop-in for a one-on-one session. Appointments can be made at the service desk. If no appointments are made  sessions will be first come  first served. Bring your device  if possible  and your questions! Hope to see you there!

August 26, Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.
Toddler Storytime @ Franklin (Early Childhood (0-5))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Talk  sing  read  write  and play with us! Toddlers ages 18 months – 3 years and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Julia for 30 minutes of fun songs  rhymes  stories  and fingerplays  all designed to build early literacy skills. A play-time with age-appropriate  educational toys follows this program.

August 26, Wednesday, 11:00 a.m.
Baby Storytime @ Franklin (Early Childhood (0-5))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Bond with your baby and make new friends! Babies ages birth – 24 months and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Julia for this fun storytime full of songs  rhymes  fingerplays  and stories  designed just for babies’ early literacy development! This is a free program hosted by the Franklin Community Library.

August 27, Thursday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone @ Franklin (Family/All Ages)
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Drop-in homework help for school-age and high school students is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Volunteer homework coaches will be available to assist students in grades K-12 with homework assignments.