March 2014 Events at the Arden-Dimick Library

Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento

Sunday & Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Wednesday & Thursday: 10 a.m. - 8 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.

TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTION
ARDEN-DIMICK LIBRARY
EREADER HELP BY APPOINTMENT @ ARDEN-DIMICK  (RECURRING)
Saturday, March 01, 2014
Other dates: Saturdays 3/8/2014, 3/15/2014, 3/29/2014
11:00 AM
Want to read free books on your tablet or eReader? Learn how to download ebooks from the library's website during a one-on-one appointment. Sign up at the Arden-Dimick library.

TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTION
ARDEN-DIMICK LIBRARY
TECHNOLOGY DOCENT (RECURRING)
Saturday, March 01, 2014
Other dates: Saturdays 3/8/2014, 3/15/2014, 3/22/2014, 3/29/2014
2:00 PM
A teen Technology Docent is available to help with your computer questions. If you have a computer problem or difficulty, our volunteer will do his best to troubleshoot it with you.

TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTION
ARDEN-DIMICK LIBRARY
ONE-ON-ONE TECHNOLOGY HELP @ ARDEN-DIMICK (RECURRING)
Tuesday, March 04, 2014
Other dates: Tuesdays 3/11/2014, 3/18/2014, 3/25/2014
12:00 PM
Have a computer issue? Can’t figure out how to get your laptop onto the wifi? Want to learn to get Zinio magazines or Overdrive e-books on to your tablet, phone or other device? Come get one-on-one tech help at the Arden-Dimick branch of the library. Sign up at the Service Desk in the library to make a half-hour appointment.

EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
ARDEN-DIMICK LIBRARY
TODDLER STORYTIME @ ARDEN-DIMICK (RECURRING)
Wednesday, March 05, 2014
Other dates: Wednesdays 3/12/2014, 3/19/2014, 3/26/2014
11:15 AM
Listen, sing, play, create and have FUN at our Toddler storytime program! Each week features either a craft activity or "stay and play" time featuring developmentally appropriate toys and sensory materials. Don't miss it!

ADULT
ARDEN-DIMICK LIBRARY
AARP FREE TAX HELP AT ARDEN-DIMICK LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Wednesday, March 05, 2014
Other dates: Wednesdays 3/12/2014, 3/19/2014, 3/26/2014
1:00 PM
AARP volunteers will provide free help filing your tax return. Preference is given to seniors and to low- and moderate-income filers. Reservations are required. Call 211 to register.

EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
ARDEN-DIMICK LIBRARY
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME @ ARDEN-DIMICK (RECURRING)
Thursday, March 06, 2014
Other dates: Thursdays 3/13/2014, 3/20/2014, 3/27/2014
10:00 AM
Listen, sing, play, create and have FUN at our Preschool storytime program! Each week features either a craft activity or "stay and play" time featuring developmentally appropriate toys and sensory materials. Don't miss it!

TEEN
ARDEN-DIMICK LIBRARY
TEEN HANGOUT @ ARDEN-DIMICK (RECURRING)
Thursday, March 06, 2014
3:00 PM
Come hang out at the library for the short school day. Video games, board games, crafts and snacks available. Drop on by for a half hour or the whole time!

ADULT
ARDEN-DIMICK LIBRARY
ONE-ON-ONE JOB COACH ASSISTANCE @ ARDEN-DIMICK (RECURRING)
Thursday, March 06, 2014
Other dates: Thursdays 3/13/2014, 3/20/2014, 3/27/2014
5:30 PM
We have a volunteer ready to help individuals with job searching and using our database, JobNow, which offers live help fixing resumes and provides links to job websites. Our Job Coach is available every Thursday between 5:30 and 7:30 pm. Sign up for a one-hour appointment at the Service Desk in the library.

TEEN
ARDEN-DIMICK LIBRARY
MINECRAFT NIGHT @ ARDEN-DIMICK (RECURRING)
Friday, March 07, 2014
6:15 PM
Come play minecraft at the library. Bring your own account login information and laptop, or use our facilities. World building fun time!

FAMILY/ALL AGES
ARDEN-DIMICK LIBRARY
SECOND SATURDAY SENSORY STORYTIME @ ARDEN-DIMICK (RECURRING)
Saturday, March 08, 2014
11:00 AM
Join us for a special Storytime for kids with Autism and/or sensory disorders, featuring songs, stories, sensory activities and interactive materials. Targeted for a DEVELOPMENTAL AGE of 2 YEARS TO 6 YEARS OLD, there will lots of fun and time to socialize as well. Behaviors and/or noise are no problem, and siblings are welcome. We have developed this program for those children who may have difficulty in traditional Storytime and the presenter is also the parent of a child with autism. See you there!

ADULT
ARDEN-DIMICK LIBRARY
ARDEN-DIMICK BRANCH FRIENDS BOARD MEETING @ ARDEN-DIMICK  (RECURRING)
Thursday, March 13, 2014
7:00 PM
Arden-Dimick Friends of the Sacramento Public Library raise money for materials, programming, and furnishings for the Arden-Dimick Branch Library. They also represent the branch at community events and advocate for the library. The Arden-Dimick Friends welcome members of the public to attend our bimonthly meetings.

ADULT
ARDEN-DIMICK LIBRARY
YOGA AT ARDEN-DIMICK LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Saturday, March 15, 2014
1:00 PM
Yoga is increasingly popular for its physical and mental benefits. Come to the library for a free yoga lesson and experience its grounding, calming effects, while increasing your strength, flexibility and balance. All skill levels, beginner to advanced, are welcome. Please wear loose clothing and bring a yoga mat.
Instructor Joan Howell has been teaching yoga for 20 years.

SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
ARDEN-DIMICK LIBRARY
IT'S A POPCORN PARTY WITH CALIFORNIA FOOD LITERACY CENTER @ ARDEN-DIMICK (RECURRING)
Thursday, March 20, 2014
4:00 PM
Kids love popcorn! They also love to watch it pop. Kids will learn about this fun whole grain snack, and then create their own popcorn party. They’ll make 3 healthy popcorn toppings to taste (spicy Southwest, chocolate cinnamon, and lemon dill) while reading Corn is Maize with fun facts from The Popcorn Book.

TEEN
ARDEN-DIMICK LIBRARY
AUTHOR VISIT WITH CHRIS L. TERRY
Friday, March 21, 2014
4:30 PM
Come hear young adult author Chris L. Terry give a talk and reading from his book Zero Fade. Zero Fade tells the story of Kevin Phifer, a seventh grader just trying to make it through the school year. Zero Fade is a hit YA novel and made many of the 'best of the year' lists of 2013.

BOOK CLUB
ARDEN-DIMICK LIBRARY
ARDEN-DIMICK OPEN BOOK CLUB (RECURRING)
Sunday, March 23, 2014
2:00 PM
Join the Arden-Dimick Open Book Club for our humor series. This is a free event that is open to all. We'll be discussing books that make us laugh! This month we'll be discussing 700 Sundays, by Billy Crystal.

FAMILY/ALL AGES
ARDEN-DIMICK LIBRARY
WEDNESDAY MOVIE MADNESS @ ARDEN-DIMICK (RECURRING)
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Other dates:3/26/2014, 4/30/2014
6:00 PM
Join us for a fabulous feature film, never rated more than PG, in our winter/spring movie series. We'll provide everything (including refreshments)...YOU come and enjoy the movie. Lots of great family fun at the library!! For movie title(s), please call 264-2920.