January 2016 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.


January 1, 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.


January 2, Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
Author Brian Ward Presents New Book 48 000 Colombians Can’t Be Wrong (Adult)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
Meet local author Brian Ward as he discusses his newly-published book 48 000 000 Colombians Can’t Be Wrong: Finding Love In The Land of Shakira Gabriel Garcia Marquez Fernando Botero and Sofia Vergara. This is a TRUE adventure story of a 37-yr old socially awkward American man who decided to find a girlfriend in Colombia. He hops on a flight to Colombia’s capital and then adventure certainly began! Join the author at the Rancho Cordova Library and learn more! Light refreshments will be served.


January 2, 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!






January 3, 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.


January 5, 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.


January 6, 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 stories, songs and more! No Storytime in April, August or December. For ages 0-5 and their grownups.


January 6, Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone @ Rancho Cordova Library (School Age (6-12))
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
FREE HOMEWORK HELP! Don’t settle for a low grade because of homework! Get free homework coaching in the Homework Zone at your local library. * Free homework assistance for grades 1 through 8. * Help with all subjects on a drop-in basis. * Build your confidence and get better grades.


January 6, 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. ONLY 24 SPOTS AVAILABLE FIRST-COME FIRST-SERVED.


January 7, Thursday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone @ Rancho Cordova Library (School Age (6-12))
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
FREE HOMEWORK HELP! Don’t settle for a low grade because of homework! Get free homework coaching in the Homework Zone at your local library. * Free homework assistance for grades 1 through 8. * Help with all subjects on a drop-in basis. * Build your confidence and get better grades.

January 8, Friday, 8:00 a.m.
Zumba classes @Rancho Library (Family/All Ages)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
Join us for a free 1-hour of Zumba every Friday morning. No registration necessary but Physical Liability Waivers are required. This form will be provided at the start of class.


January 9, 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!


January 10, 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.


January 13, 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 stories, songs and more! No Storytime in April, August or December. For ages 0-5 and their grownups.


January 13, Wednesday, 11:00 a.m.
Yisrael Farm Presents Garden Fun for Kids! @ Rancho Cordova Library (Family/All Ages)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
Get your hands dirty and have lots of fun in the garden! Learn what to grow and help plant; cultivate vegetables and join in the harvest. Save your seeds to keep organic farming flourishing in our community! Learn all about urban organic farming. Sponsored by the Friends of the Rancho Cordova Library.

January 13, Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone @ Rancho Cordova Library (School Age (6-12))
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
FREE HOMEWORK HELP! Don’t settle for a low grade because of homework! Get free homework coaching in the Homework Zone at your local library. * Free homework assistance for grades 1 through 8. * Help with all subjects on a drop-in basis. * Build your confidence and get better grades.

January 14, Thursday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone @ Rancho Cordova Library (School Age (6-12))
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
FREE HOMEWORK HELP! Don’t settle for a low grade because of homework! Get free homework coaching in the Homework Zone at your local library. * Free homework assistance for grades 1 through 8. * Help with all subjects on a drop-in basis. * Build your confidence and get better grades.

January 15, Friday, 8:00 a.m.
Zumba classes @Rancho Library (Family/All Ages)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
Join us for a free 1-hour of Zumba every Friday morning. No registration necessary but Physical Liability Waivers are required. This form will be provided at the start of class.

January 15, 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!


January 16, 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.


January 16, 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!


January 17, 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.


January 19, 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.


January 20, 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 stories, songs and more! No Storytime in April, August or December. For ages 0-5 and their grownups.




January 20, Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone @ Rancho Cordova Library (School Age (6-12))
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
FREE HOMEWORK HELP! Don’t settle for a low grade because of homework! Get free homework coaching in the Homework Zone at your local library. * Free homework assistance for grades 1 through 8. * Help with all subjects on a drop-in basis. * Build your confidence and get better grades.

January 20, 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!

January 21, Thursday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone @ Rancho Cordova Library (School Age (6-12))
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
FREE HOMEWORK HELP! Don’t settle for a low grade because of homework! Get free homework coaching in the Homework Zone at your local library. * Free homework assistance for grades 1 through 8. * Help with all subjects on a drop-in basis. * Build your confidence and get better grades.

January 21, 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.

January 22, Friday, 8:00 a.m.
Zumba classes @Rancho Library (Family/All Ages)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
Join us for a free 1-hour of Zumba every Friday morning. No registration necessary but Physical Liability Waivers are required. This form will be provided at the start of class.



January 22, 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!


January 23, 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!


January 23, Saturday, 3:00 p.m.
Spanish Conversation Circle for Adults at Rancho Cordova Branch 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. NO CLASSES in NOVEMBER or DECEMBER due to the Holidays!


January 24, 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.


January 26, Tuesday, 2:00 p.m.
Job Coach at Rancho Cordova Library (Adult)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
Job Coach By appointment only for resume & job search help Schedule an appointment contact our volunteer by email at jobcoachRAN@gmail.com. Frequently available other days and times. Be sure and schedule appointment before coming. The coach is not on site unless an appointment has been made.


January 26, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
BRECA Steering Committee Meeting @ Rancho Cordova Library (Adult)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
Monthly community meeting for the Butterfield Riviera East Community Association


January 27, 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 stories, songs and more! No Storytime in April, August or December. For ages 0-5 and their grownups.


January 27, Wednesday, 11:00 a.m.
Yisrael Farm Presents Garden Fun for Kids! @ Rancho Cordova Library (Family/All Ages)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
Get your hands dirty and have lots of fun in the garden! Learn what to grow and help plant; cultivate vegetables and join in the harvest. Save your seeds to keep organic farming flourishing in our community! Learn all about urban organic farming. Sponsored by the Friends of the Rancho Cordova Library.


January 27, Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone @ Rancho Cordova Library (School Age (6-12))
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
FREE HOMEWORK HELP! Don’t settle for a low grade because of homework! Get free homework coaching in the Homework Zone at your local library. * Free homework assistance for grades 1 through 8. * Help with all subjects on a drop-in basis. * Build your confidence and get better grades.


January 28, Thursday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone @ Rancho Cordova Library (School Age (6-12))
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
FREE HOMEWORK HELP! Don’t settle for a low grade because of homework! Get free homework coaching in the Homework Zone at your local library. * Free homework assistance for grades 1 through 8. * Help with all subjects on a drop-in basis. * Build your confidence and get better grades.


January 29, Friday, 8:00 a.m.
Zumba classes @Rancho Library (Family/All Ages)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
Join us for a free 1-hour of Zumba every Friday morning. No registration necessary but Physical Liability Waivers are required. This form will be provided at the start of class.


January 29, Friday, 10:00 a.m.
Opening of the Veterans’ Station of Rancho Cordova Branch (Adult)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
Grand Opening-tentative date


January 30, 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!


January 31, 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.