December 2014 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.

December 2, Tuesday, 2:00 p.m.
Other dates: 12/9/2014, 12/16/2014, 12/23/2014, 12/30/2014
Job Coach @Rancho Cordova Library(Recurring) (Adult)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
A volunteer is ready to help individuals one-on-one with job searching using our library job search resources and updating resumes. Please schedule an appointment by contacting the Job Coach at JobCoachRAN@gmail.com

December 2, Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.
Other dates: 12/9/2014, 12/16/2014, 12/23/2014, 12/30/2014
3:30 PM
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.
Homework Zone @ Rancho Cordova Library(Recurring) (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.

December 2, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
Read to a Dog @ Rancho Cordova Library(Recurring) (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.

December 3, Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.
Other dates: 12/10/2014, 12/17/2014, 12/31/2014
Homework Zone @ Rancho Cordova Library(Recurring) (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.

December 4, Thursday, 3:30 p.m.
Other dates: 12/11/2014, 12/18/2014
Homework Zone @ Rancho Cordova Library(Recurring) (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.

December 5, Friday, 1:00 p.m.
Garden Club of Rancho Cordova Branch Library(Recurring) (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.

December 5, Friday, 4:00 p.m.
Volunteer Orientation at the Rancho Cordova Branch(Recurring) (Adult)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
Learn to be a library Volunteer. This is a Summer Reading Program in June and August. Primarily we need volunteers to shelve books. Thank you for thinking of the library. Please note: NO MEETING JULY 4 2014 Library CLOSED.

December 13, Saturday, 9:00 a.m.
The Junior League Does Upkeep On The Library Garden(Recurring) (Adult)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
Help the Junior League keep the children’s training garden in good shape.

December 16, Tuesday, 3:00 p.m.
Rancho Cordova Library Mystery Lovers Book Club(Recurring) (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.

December 17, Wednesday, 4:00 p.m.
Kids’ Chess Club @ Rancho Cordova Library(Recurring) (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!

December 17, Wednesday, 6:00 p.m.
English Language Conversation(Recurring) (Adult)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
Conversation Group for English learners. If you love diversity come join our group! Let’s practice English conversation together familiarize ourselves with different cultures and meet new friends from different parts of the WORLD. Anyone from any country who speaks English or learning English as a second language can join this Group.

December 18, Thursday, 6:00 p.m.
Rancho Cordova Third Thursdays Writing Group and Literary READINGS(Recurring) (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.

December 19, Friday, 10:00 a.m.
Rancho Cordova Branch Friends’ Meeting third Friday every month(Recurring) (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!