Community Corner
August 2015 Events at the Rancho Cordova Library
August 2015 Events at the Rancho Cordova Library
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.
August 1, 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.
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August 1, 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!
August 1, Saturday, 3:00 p.m.
Musical Safari with Juan Sanchez @ Rancho Cordova Library (School Age (6-12))
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
Juan presents an interactive show for the whole family. The program will have you dancing clapping laughing and singing along with Juan's bilingual tunes about animals. It's a musical safari and everyone is invited! Sponsored by the Friends of the Rancho Cordova Library. Part of the Summer Reading Challenge - READ TO THE RHYTHM! Sign up today!
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August 2, 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.
August 4, 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. Part of the Summer Reading Program - Read to the Rhythm! Sign up today!
August 5, 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. Sponsored by the Friends of the Rancho Cordova Library. Part of the Summer Reading Challenge - READ TO THE RHYTHM! Sign up today!
August 5, Wednesday, 5:00 p.m.
Minecraft @ Rancho Cordova Library (School Age (6-12))
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
Come play Minecraft at the library! Minecraft is an open world building/adventure game. Bring your own account and equipment or play with ours. Ages 6-19 welcome any and all experience levels. REGISTRATION AT THE INFORMATION DESK. Part of the Summer Reading Challenge - READ TO THE RHYTHM! Sign up today!
Registration is Required
August 7, 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 or share tips and information with other gardeners. Special guest gardeners at some meetings! We may plan field trips. Sponsored by the Rancho Cordova Branch Friends' Group. June 5 and July 3 we will show DVDs related to gardening and/or food-related topics with discussion. Aug. 7 presenter Roger Steel does a program on the art of bonsai. Sept. 4 we have a specialist on backyard composting.
August 8, Saturday, 11:00 a.m.
Musical Robot @ Rancho Cordova Library (Family/All Ages)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
Musical Robot two chums with a ukulele and a drum use songs storytelling and out of this world dance moves to provide an opportunity for kids to engage in fun and frolic. Equipped with catchy tunes and a contagious sense of wonder and enthusiasm Musical Robot always brings the fun. Program is best suited to kids ages 2 - 8. Sponsored by the Friends of the Rancho Cordova Library. Part of the Summer Reading Challenge - READ TO THE RHYTHM! Sign up today!
August 8, 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!
August 9, 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.
August 12, 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 right after Storytime on the second and fourth Wednesday every month. Part of the Summer Reading Program - Read to the Rhythm! Sign up today!
August 13, Thursday, 3:30 p.m.
Kids' Snacks Program by the Food Literacy Center@ Rancho Cordova Library (School Age (6-12))
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
The Food Literacy Center will teach kids to prepare a healthy snack they get to eat! Second Thursday every month. Free program for school age children ages 6 - 18 years old.
August 14, Friday, 4:00 p.m.
Hums Strums & Worldwide Drums @ Rancho Cordova Library (Family/All Ages)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
Encouraging kids to Read to the Rhythm Bonnie Lockhart features sing-along move-along play-along songs and music games from around the world. Drawing on her repertoire of international folk music as well as her own original songs for children Bonnie involves kids in the fun and the power of communal music making. This is an interactive program. Sponsored by the Friends of the Rancho Cordova Library. Part of the Summer Reading Challenge - READ TO THE RHYTHM! Sign up today!
August 15, Saturday, 1:00 p.m.
Capitol Crimes Sisters in Crime @ Rancho Cordova Library (Adult)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
Mystery authors and fans gather to hear speakers and read and discuss mystery books.
August 15, 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!
August 16, 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.
August 18, 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.
August 19, Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.
Puppet Show with Tony Borders @ Rancho Cordova Library (Early Childhood (0-5))
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
Peter Pan's Pirate Adventure! Peter Pan and Wendy are on a soaring adventure with music pirates a singing crocodile and a magical treasure chest. Its a charming musical and visual adventure. Sponsored by the Friends of the Rancho Cordova Library. Part of the Summer Reading Challenge - READ TO THE RHYTHM! Sign up today!
August 19, 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! Part of the Summer Reading Program - Read to the Rhythm! Sign up today!
August 20, 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.
August 21, 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!
August 21, Friday, 4:00 p.m.
Music Show: The Hoots @ Rancho Cordova Library (Family/All Ages)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
The Hoots are an award-winning band from Davis that plays music rooted in folk Americana and rock. They write record and perform catchy original music with themes that kids can relate to but in a form that all ages can appreciate and enjoy. The Hoots mix up their shows with well-known crowd favorites from the 50s to the present and encourage audience participation through singing clapping stomping and playing along with the percussion instruments brought to the performance. Sponsored by the Friends of the Rancho Cordova Library. Part of the Summer Reading Challenge - READ TO THE RHYTHM! Sign up today!
August 22, 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!
August 22, 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
August 23, 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.
August 25, 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.
August 26, 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 right after Storytime on the second and fourth Wednesday every month. Part of the Summer Reading Program - Read to the Rhythm! Sign up today!
August 28, 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! Part of the Summer Reading Program - Read to the Rhythm! Sign up today!
August 29, Saturday, 11:00 a.m.
Circus Arts with Owen Baker-Flynn @ Rancho Cordova Library (School Age (6-12))
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
Owen's presentation includes juggling magic goofy stuff inspired silliness balancing and possible accordion playing. Sponsored by the Friends of the Rancho Cordova Library. Part of the Summer Reading Challenge - READ TO THE RHYTHM! Sign up today!
August 29, Saturday, 12:00 p.m.
Ice Cream Social for everyone @ Rancho Cordova Library (Family/All Ages)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
Celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Challenge with a cool treat! Free ice cream with toppings. Sponsored by the Friends of the Rancho Cordova Library.
August 29, 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!
August 30, 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.