Franklin Library, 10055 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; 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.
March 1, Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Talk, sing, read, write and play with us! Preschoolers ages 3 - 5 years and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Julia for 30 minutes of fun songs, rhymes, stories and fingerplays, all designed to build early literacy skills. A play-time with age-appropriate, educational toys follows this program. This is a free program hosted by the Franklin Community Library.
March 1, Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.
One-on-One Tech Help
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Do you need help using the internet? Would you like to learn how to navigate your eReader? Do you need to learn new skills in programs such as Microsoft Office? You can schedule a one-on-one session with our technology assistant. Make sure to stop by the front desk and ask for an appointment. This is a free program hosted by Franklin Community Library.
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March 2, Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.
Toddler Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Talk, sing, read, write and play with us! Toddlers ages 18 months – 3 years and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Julia for 30 minutes of fun songs, rhymes, stories and fingerplays, all designed to build early literacy skills. A play-time with age-appropriate, educational toys follows this free program hosted by Franklin Community Library.
March 2, Wednesday, 11:00 a.m.
Baby Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Bond with your baby and make new friends! Babies ages birth – 24 months and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Julia for this fun storytime full of songs, rhymes, fingerplays and stories, designed just for babies’ early literacy development! This is a free program hosted by the Franklin Community Library.
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March 3, Thursday, 5:30 p.m.
Family Movie Night (Family/All Ages)
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Join us for a free movie and popcorn for all ages! This program is hosted by Franklin Community Library.
March 5, Saturday, 11:00 a.m.
Read to a Dog (School Age (6-12))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Boost beginning reading ability by reading to a specially trained therapy dog! Dogs are accompanied by their trained adult volunteers. Bring a favorite book or select one from the library’s collection and enjoy reading to a furry friend. This is a free program hosted by the Franklin Community Library.
March 8, Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Talk, sing, read, write and play with us! Preschoolers ages 3 - 5 years and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Julia for 30 minutes of fun songs, rhymes, stories and fingerplays, all designed to build early literacy skills. A play-time with age-appropriate, educational toys follows this program. This is a free program hosted by the Franklin Community Library.
March 8, Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.
One-on-One Tech Help
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Do you need help using the internet? Would you like to learn how to navigate your eReader? Do you need to learn new skills in programs such as Microsoft Office? You can schedule a one-on-one session with our technology assistant. Make sure to stop by the front desk and ask for an appointment. This is a free program hosted by Franklin Community Library.
March 9, Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.
Toddler Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Talk, sing, read, write and play with us! Toddlers ages 18 months – 3 years and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Julia for 30 minutes of fun songs, rhymes, stories and fingerplays, all designed to build early literacy skills. A play-time with age-appropriate, educational toys follows this free program hosted by Franklin Community Library.
March 9, Wednesday, 11:00 a.m.
Baby Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Bond with your baby and make new friends! Babies ages birth – 24 months and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Julia for this fun storytime full of songs, rhymes, fingerplays and stories, designed just for babies’ early literacy development! This is a free program hosted by the Franklin Community Library.
March 10, Thursday, 4:00 p.m.
Yoga for Kids (School Age (6-12))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Come explore yoga and meditation with the library! Using yoga handbooks for kids and beginners and guided meditation, children ages 6-12 will learn some basic yoga poses, breathing, meditation techniques, and other components of yoga. This program will focus on the exercise and de-stress aspects of yoga, and participants are recommended to come in clothes they can move and stretch in (not jeans). Please note: Participants will be required to sign a Release of Responsibility form at the beginning of the program. This is a free program hosted by the Franklin Community Library.
March 12, Saturday, 10:00 a.m.
Lego Block Party (Family/All Ages)
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Come build with us! Join our Lego Block Party! You bring your imagination and creativity, and we’ll supply lots and lots of Duplo and Lego blocks to build with. This is a free program hosted by the Franklin Community Library the second and fourth Saturday of each month.
March 12, Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
Knitting Book Discussion (Adult)
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Every Second Saturday we meet to talk about knitting books. This month the topic is Baby Knitting! Do you like to knit for babies? Tiny hats, booties and itty bitty sweaters – they’re all sweet and fun! Ms. Cat will share pattern books as we talk about knitting for babies. Bring your current knitting project!
March 15, Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Talk, sing, read, write and play with us! Preschoolers ages 3 - 5 years and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Julia for 30 minutes of fun songs, rhymes, stories and fingerplays, all designed to build early literacy skills. A play-time with age-appropriate, educational toys follows this program. This is a free program hosted by the Franklin Community Library.
March 15, Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.
One-on-One Tech Help
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Do you need help using the internet? Would you like to learn how to navigate your eReader? Do you need to learn new skills in programs such as Microsoft Office? You can schedule a one-on-one session with our technology assistant. Make sure to stop by the front desk and ask for an appointment. This is a free program hosted by Franklin Community Library.
March 16, Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.
Toddler Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Talk, sing, read, write and play with us! Toddlers ages 18 months – 3 years and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Julia for 30 minutes of fun songs, rhymes, stories and fingerplays, all designed to build early literacy skills. A play-time with age-appropriate, educational toys follows this free program hosted by Franklin Community Library.
March 16, Wednesday, 11:00 a.m.
Baby Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Bond with your baby and make new friends! Babies ages birth – 24 months and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Julia for this fun storytime full of songs, rhymes, fingerplays and stories, designed just for babies’ early literacy development! This is a free program hosted by the Franklin Community Library.
March 17, Thursday, 4:00 p.m.
Kids Craft: Make-and-Take (School Age (6-12))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
March is National Craft Month! This program will feature several crafts for kids to “make and take” home, and paint and collage materials. Get creative with the library at this free program hosted by the Franklin Community Library.
March 19, Saturday, 11:00 a.m.
Get Creative! Crafting for Adults and Teens (Adult)
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Each month the library team will have a fun, colorful, new or old craft for you to come explore. Come for a few hours or a few minutes, but stop in to try your hand at creating something colorful! March’s craft is tissue paper! We’ll make flowers and color collages and whatever else you’d like to create.
March 19, Saturday, 11:00 a.m.
Family Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Talk, sing, read, write and play with us! Children ages 0-5 years and their families are invited to join Ms. Julia for 30 minutes of fun songs, rhymes, stories and fingerplays, all designed to build early literacy skills. Family storytimes on Saturdays rotate between multiple library branches throughout the month. To help manage crowds, families are requested to attend only one storytime per week throughout the Sacramento Public Library system. This is a free program hosted by the Franklin Community Library.
March 22, Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Talk, sing, read, write and play with us! Preschoolers ages 3 - 5 years and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Julia for 30 minutes of fun songs, rhymes, stories and fingerplays, all designed to build early literacy skills. A play-time with age-appropriate, educational toys follows this program. This is a free program hosted by the Franklin Community Library.
March 23, Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.
Toddler Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Talk, sing, read, write and play with us! Toddlers ages 18 months – 3 years and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Julia for 30 minutes of fun songs, rhymes, stories and fingerplays, all designed to build early literacy skills. A play-time with age-appropriate, educational toys follows this free program hosted by Franklin Community Library.
March 23, Wednesday, 11:00 a.m.
Baby Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Bond with your baby and make new friends! Babies ages birth – 24 months and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Julia for this fun storytime full of songs, rhymes, fingerplays and stories, designed just for babies’ early literacy development! This is a free program hosted by the Franklin Community Library.
March 26, Saturday, 10:00 a.m.
Lego Block Party (Family/All Ages)
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Come build with us! Join our Lego Block Party! You bring your imagination and creativity, and we’ll supply lots and lots of Duplo and Lego blocks to build with. This is a free program hosted by the Franklin Community Library the second and fourth Saturday of each month.
March 26, Saturday, 1:00 p.m.
The Genealogy Lady (Adult)
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
This is a free program, hosted by the Franklin Community Library, providing one-on-one genealogy instruction and information. Each session is with Deborah Sweeney, the “Genealogy Lady”. Appointments, which can be made at the branch, are preferred but walk-up patrons are also welcome if time allows.
March 29, Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Talk, sing, read, write and play with us! Preschoolers ages 3 - 5 years and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Julia for 30 minutes of fun songs, rhymes, stories and fingerplays, all designed to build early literacy skills. A play-time with age-appropriate, educational toys follows this program. This is a free program hosted by the Franklin Community Library.
March 29, Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.
One-on-One Tech Help
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Do you need help using the internet? Would you like to learn how to navigate your eReader? Do you need to learn new skills in programs such as Microsoft Office? You can schedule a one-on-one session with our technology assistant. Make sure to stop by the front desk and ask for an appointment. This is a free program hosted by Franklin Community Library.
March 30, Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.
Toddler Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Talk, sing, read, write and play with us! Toddlers ages 18 months – 3 years and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Julia for 30 minutes of fun songs, rhymes, stories and fingerplays, all designed to build early literacy skills. A play-time with age-appropriate, educational toys follows this free program hosted by Franklin Community Library.
March 30, Wednesday, 11:00 a.m.
Baby Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Bond with your baby and make new friends! Babies ages birth – 24 months and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Julia for this fun storytime full of songs, rhymes, fingerplays and stories, designed just for babies’ early literacy development! This is a free program hosted by the Franklin Community Library.