February 2015 Events @ 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.

February 3, Tuesday, 2:00 p.m.
Job Coach @Rancho Cordova Library (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

February 3, Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone @ Rancho Cordova Library (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.

February 3, 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.

February 4, Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.
Storytime @ Rancho Cordova Library (Early Childhood (0-5))
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
Build early literacy skills with fun rhymes stories songs and more!

February 4, Wednesday, 12:30 p.m.
AARP Does Taxes For Seniors And Low Income at Rancho Cordova Library (Adult)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
AARP does free Income Tax Preparation for Seniors and Low Income Patrons. Must sign up for appointments by calling 211. Each person must bring last year’s tax return ID and social security cards for all members on the form and all documentation for current year tax preparation. Appointments are given for SENIORS (over 60 yr.) and LOW INCOME. Sponsored by AARP.

February 4, Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone @ Rancho Cordova Library (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.

February 5, Thursday, 10:00 a.m.
AARP does free Tax Preparation at Rancho Cordova Library (Adult)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
AARP does free Income Tax Preparation for Seniors and Low Income Patrons. Must sign up for appointments by calling 211. Each person must bring last year’s tax return ID and social security cards for all members on the form and all documentation for current year tax preparation. Appointments are given for SENIORS (over 60 yr.) and LOW INCOME. Sponsored by AARP.

February 5, Thursday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone @ Rancho Cordova Library (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.

February 5, Thursday, 5:00 p.m.
Kendama @ Rancho Cordova Library (School Age (6-12))
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
Become a “dama” enthusiast! Learn new tricks showcase your skills and have fun with this popular Japanese skill toy! Bring your own kendama or use one of ours. Beginners are welcome! Sponsored by the Friends of the Rancho Cordova Library.

February 6, 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 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.

February 6, Friday, 4:00 p.m.
Volunteer Orientation at the Rancho Cordova Branch (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.

February 10, Tuesday, 2:00 p.m.
Job Coach @Rancho Cordova Library (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

February 10, Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone @ Rancho Cordova Library (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.

February 11, Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.
Storytime @ Rancho Cordova Library (Early Childhood (0-5))
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
Build early literacy skills with fun rhymes stories songs and more!

February 11, Wednesday, 12:30 p.m.
AARP Does Taxes For Seniors And Low Income at Rancho Cordova Library (Adult)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
AARP does free Income Tax Preparation for Seniors and Low Income Patrons. Must sign up for appointments by calling 211. Each person must bring last year’s tax return ID and social security cards for all members on the form and all documentation for current year tax preparation. Appointments are given for SENIORS (over 60 yr.) and LOW INCOME. Sponsored by AARP.

February 11, Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone @ Rancho Cordova Library (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.

February 12, Thursday, 10:00 a.m.
AARP Does Taxes For Seniors And Low Income at Rancho Cordova Library (Adult)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
AARP does free Income Tax Preparation for Seniors and Low Income Patrons. Must sign up for appointments by calling 211. Each person must bring last year’s tax return ID and social security cards for all members on the form and all documentation for current year tax preparation. Appointments are given for SENIORS (over 60 yr.) and LOW INCOME. Sponsored by AARP.

February 12, Thursday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone @ Rancho Cordova Library (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.

February 13, Friday, 1:00 p.m.
The Branch Friends Big Friday & Saturday Book Sale (Adult)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
The Branch Friends have a big Friday and Saturday Book Sale. This sale begins on Friday from 1-5pm and runs on Saturday from 10am-3pm.

February 13, Friday, 4:00 p.m.
Craft Time: Valentines! @ Rancho Cordova Library (Family/All Ages)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
Celebrate Valentine’s Day by crafting some fabulous valentines!

February 14, Saturday, 9:00 a.m.
The Junior League Does Upkeep On The Library Garden (Adult)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
Help the Junior League keep the children’s training garden in good shape.

February 14, Saturday, 10:00 a.m.
Friends’ BIG Valentines Day BOOK SALE at the Rancho Cordova Library (Family/All Ages)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
Do you love books? This Big Book Sale with Books and Media for all ages runs all day Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. Clean-up help is welcome from 1 pm to 4 pm! Most items priced at one dollar. Some beautiful coffee table books at special prices. Many books for children! Big range of items. Happy Valentines Day!

February 15, Sunday, 10:00 a.m.
Clean Up after Friends’ Big Winter Book Sale at Rancho Cordova Branch (Family/All Ages)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
Today Sunday from 10 am to 1 pm is final clean up after the big Book Sale the day before.

February 17, Tuesday, 2:00 p.m.
Job Coach @Rancho Cordova Library (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

February 17, 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.

February 17, Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone @ Rancho Cordova Library (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.

February 18, Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.
Storytime @ Rancho Cordova Library (Early Childhood (0-5))
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
Build early literacy skills with fun rhymes stories songs and more!

February 18, Wednesday, 12:30 p.m.
AARP Does Taxes For Seniors And Low Income at Rancho Cordova Library (Adult)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
AARP does free Income Tax Preparation for Seniors and Low Income Patrons. Must sign up for appointments by calling 211. Each person must bring last year’s tax return ID and social security cards for all members on the form and all documentation for current year tax preparation. Appointments are given for SENIORS (over 60 yr.) and LOW INCOME. Sponsored by AARP.

February 18, Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone @ Rancho Cordova Library (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.

February 18, 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!

February 19, Thursday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone @ Rancho Cordova Library (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.

February 19, Thursday, 4:00 p.m.
Paper Fans @ Rancho Cordova Library (School Age (6-12))
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
Let’s celebrate Chinese New Year! We will read ‘The Runaway Wok’ featuring a young Chinese boy who encounters a strange and mischievous character. After a reading and short discussion of this story the children will decorate their very own paper fan with watercolors and markers. Program presented by Art Beast. Program sponsored by the Friends of the Rancho Cordova Library.

February 19, 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.

February 20, 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!

February 24, Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone @ Rancho Cordova Library (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.

February 25, Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.
Storytime @ Rancho Cordova Library (Early Childhood (0-5))
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
Build early literacy skills with fun rhymes stories songs and more!

February 25, Wednesday, 12:30 p.m.
AARP Does Taxes For Seniors And Low Income at Rancho Cordova Library (Adult)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
AARP does free Income Tax Preparation for Seniors and Low Income Patrons. Must sign up for appointments by calling 211. Each person must bring last year’s tax return ID and social security cards for all members on the form and all documentation for current year tax preparation. Appointments are given for SENIORS (over 60 yr.) and LOW INCOME. Sponsored by AARP.

February 25, Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone @ Rancho Cordova Library (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.

February 26, Thursday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone @ Rancho Cordova Library (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.

February 26, Thursday, 4:00 p.m.
Anansi the Spider-Trickster Tale Fun @ Rancho Cordova Library (School Age (6-12))
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom blvd., Sacramento
Let’s celebrate Black History Month! Anansi is a trickster character from African folklore who likes to play lots of tricks on his friends and enemies. After we share a story about this mischievous character that sometimes appears as a man and sometimes as spider we will make our own art inspired by Anansi to take home and retell his funny adventures to family and friends. Program presented by Art Beast. Program sponsored by the Friends of the Rancho Cordova Library.

February 28, 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