May 2015 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.

May 1, Friday, 1:00 p.m.
Garden Club of Rancho Cordova Branch Library (Adult)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
May first our speaker is Karen Wilhelm of the California Water District. She will focus on California water conservation programs and the watering schedule for these mandates. She will cover irrigation suggestions for vegetable gardens. Sponsored by the Rancho Cordova Branch Friends’ Group.

May 2, Saturday, 10:00 a.m.
Coffee Tea and Conversation For Seniors at Rancho Cordova Library (Adult)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
Make new friends or meet up with old friends. Chat with others from the community while enjoying coffee tea and refreshments. First Saturday of every month. Sponsored by the Rancho Cordova Branch Friends’ Group. Seniors count from age 55+ on.

May 2, Saturday, 11:15 a.m.
Meet Robert Pacholik Author of Night Flares: Six Tales of the Vietnam War: (Adult)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
Come meet a wonderful local author! Robert Pacholik served two tours as a combat photographer in the Vietnam War 1968-1969. He is a former Sacramento Bee reporter and recent adjunct professor of American History and the U.S. Presidency. His book Night Flares: Six Tales of the Vietnam War is a hybrid short-story collection that includes six full length stories together with Prelude a detailed look at a Soldier’s Tour of Duty and Aftermath a detailed timeline of the entire Vietnam War 1964-1975. The writing is exceptional; you are THERE experiencing and feeling along with the characters. All are welcome. Copies will be available for sale. It is Noteworthy this book is a Bronze Medal Award winner of the Military Writers Society of America.

May 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. NOT HELD Sunday March 23 2014 due to Maintenance Work Scheduled.

May 5, 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.

May 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.

May 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 fun rhymes stories songs and more!

May 6, 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.

May 7, 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.

May 7, 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.

May 9, Saturday, 3:00 p.m.
Fairy Magic Show & Balloon Twisting @ Rancho Cordova Library (Early Childhood (0-5))
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
Join us for a magic show and balloon twisting presented by a fairy! The show weaves together a story that kids can follow and lots of magical things happen along the way. Program presented by Happily Ever Laughter. Program sponsored by the Friends of the Rancho Cordova Library.

May 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. NOT HELD Sunday March 23 2014 due to Maintenance Work Scheduled.

May 12, 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.

May 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 fun rhymes stories songs and more!

May 13, Wednesday, 11:00 a.m.
Garden Time for Children @ Rancho Cordova Library (Early Childhood (0-5))
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
Garden fun! Join us for garden play right after Storytime on the second and fourth Wednesday every month.

May 13, 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.

May 14, 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.

May 14, Thursday, 3:30 p.m.
Kids’ Snacks Program by the Food Literacy Center@ Rancho Cordova Library (School Age (6-12))
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
The Food Literacy Center will teach kids to prepare a healthy snack they get to eat! Second Thursday every month. Free program for school age children ages 6 - 18 years old.

May 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!

May 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.

May 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. NOT HELD Sunday March 23 2014 due to Maintenance Work Scheduled.

May 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. 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.

May 19, 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.

May 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 fun rhymes stories songs and more!

May 20, 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.

May 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!

May 21, 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.

May 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.

May 22, Friday, 3:30 p.m.
LEGO Mania! @ Rancho Cordova 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!

May 23, Saturday, 1:00 p.m.
Art New Media Program with Claudia Maher @Rancho (Teen)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
Join artist Claudia Maher for 2 classes learning Art New Media. Create one piece of art using these techniques over the two Saturday classes. Do bring special materials meaningful to you to incorporate in your art. These could be photos letters jewelry dried flowers--use your imagination! This class is limited to the first 15 teens and adults who sign up. Free class. The Library will supply most of the art material needed.
Registration is Required

May 23, 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

May 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. NOT HELD Sunday March 23 2014 due to Maintenance Work Scheduled.

May 26, Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.
BRECA (Adult)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
Butterfield Riviera East Community Association monthly meeting. This neighborhood Association meets monthly to solve neighborhood problems network with community members and work for 5the general good of the community. These meetings are co-sponsored by the Rancho Cordova Branch Library.

May 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 fun rhymes stories songs and more!

May 27, Wednesday, 11:00 a.m.
Garden Time for Children @ Rancho Cordova Library (Early Childhood (0-5))
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
Garden fun! Join us for garden play right after Storytime on the second and fourth Wednesday every month.

May 28, Thursday, 4:00 p.m.
Hot Wheels @ Rancho Cordova Library (School Age (6-12))
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
Let’s build a Hot Wheels race track! We’ve got the pieces now we need YOU to build jumps add curves and see how fast we can race cars.

May 29, Friday, 4:00 p.m.
Ohana Dance Group @ Rancho Cordova Library (School Age (6-12))
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
Let’s celebrate Asian Pacific American History Month! The Ohana Dance Group’s focus is on Hawaiian music and dance. The group offers an interactive program where the children will use a variety of Hawaiian implements (sea shells coconut halves & sticks)to keep the rhythm used in the songs. Ohana dancers will include a demonstration of a few dances & kids are invited to join in the dancing. Sponsored by the Friends of the Rancho Cordova Library.

May 30, Saturday, 1:00 p.m.
Art New Media Program with Claudia Maher @Rancho (Teen)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
Join artist Claudia Maher for 2 classes learning Art New Media. Create one piece of art using these techniques over the two Saturday classes. Do bring special materials meaningful to you to incorporate in your art. These could be photos letters jewelry dried flowers--use your imagination! This class is limited to the first 15 teens and adults who sign up. Free class. The Library will supply most of the art material needed.
Registration is Required

May 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. NOT HELD Sunday March 23 2014 due to Maintenance Work Scheduled.