Events at the Fair Oaks Library January 1-14, 2015

Fair Oaks Library, 11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
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.
For details, telephone the Sacramento Public Library at (916) 264-2920 or visit www.saclibrary.org.

January 3, Saturday, 11:00 a.m.
Radical Home Ec. @ Fair Oaks: DIY Painted Glassware (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
In this series of fun programs for adults we will learn about a topic create a project and walk away with the tools to continue making things at home. We meet the first Saturday of each month in the Community Room from 11 AM - 1 PM. This program funded by the Friends of the Fair Oaks Library
Registration is Required
January 3, 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
January 3, 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
January 3, 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
January 3, 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
January 6, 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.

January 6, 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.

January 6, 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.

January 7, 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.

January 8, Thursday, 3:30 p.m.
Teen Book Club @ Fair Oaks (Teen)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Are you a voracious reader? A lover of fine fiction? Enjoy discussing recent reads with others? The Teen Book Club @ Fair Oaks meets the First Thursday of every month in the Teen Area at 3:30 to discuss our book of the month. Must be 13-17 to participate.

January 8, 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.

January 8, 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.

January 9, Friday, 6:00 p.m.
Open Mic Night @ Fair Oaks (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Do you have a song poem or skill you want to share? We’ll provide the mic and amplifier and you provide the talent in a fun and encouraging environment. Be sure to register if you’d like to perform. This event is open to all ages.
Registration is Required
January 10, 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 Snow Child” by Eowyn Ivey. New members are always welcome.

January 10, 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
January 10, 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
January 10, 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
January 10, 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
January 13, 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.

January 13, 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.

January 13, 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.

January 13, Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.
Teen Writing 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? Each month on the second Tuesday teen writers can gather at the Fair Oaks Library to share their writing trade tips and talk about new ideas. You can also just drop by for some quality writing time. Must be 12-18 years old in order to participate.

January 14, 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.

January 14, Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.
Meditation for Stress Reduction and Well Being @ Fair Oaks (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
The scientific community has recently been exploring the use of meditation as a healing modality. Join Dr. Andrew Vidich PHD author educator consultant and international speaker as he discusses the extraordinary effect of meditation to reduce stress-related responses improve concentration and enhance clarity of thought and mental equilibrium. He will also present a simple yet powerful meditation technique that can enrich one’s life personally professionally and spiritually.