November 2015 Events at the Fair Oaks Library

Fair Oaks Library, 11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Sunday & Monday: Closed; Tuesday & Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Thursday: 10 a.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.

November 3, Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.
Baby Lapsit Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Please join us for a special storytime for babies 0-18 months and their caregivers, filled with songs, action rhymes, fingerplays and books. Stick around for baby stay and play at the end of storytime.

November 3, Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.
Toddler Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Please join us for a special storytime for toddlers (18 months to about 36 months old) and their caregivers, filled with songs, action rhymes, books, and movement. Stick around for a toddler/preschool craft afterwards.

November 3, Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.
Preschool Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Enjoy weekly storytime fun with us -- join us for stories, movement, and songs! For ages 3-5 years. Come 30 minutes beforehand for a preschool/toddler craft.

November 3, Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone (School Age (6-12))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Want help with your homework? Elementary, middle and high school students are welcome to meet with our volunteer homework coach, who is available to assist students with their homework.

November 4, Wednesday, 6:45 p.m.
Read to a Dog! (School Age (6-12))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Bring your child to the library to read aloud to a quiet, friendly dog. Each dog is attended by an adult volunteer, and both are trained and licensed by Therapy Dogs, Inc. Children who read to the dogs can earn a book of their choice from our collection of books provided by the Friends of the Fair Oaks Library. And for our December program, we are encouraging participants to come in their pajamas!

November 7, Saturday, 10:00 a.m.
Teddy Bear Tea (Family/All Ages)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
The Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District and the Fair Oaks Library are proud to bring you another installment of the “Teddy Bear Tea Party.” Bring your favorite teddy bear and join us at the Fair Oaks Library for “tea” and cookies, storytime and a “beary” special craft project. Space is limited. Register starting October 1st. Registration is required.

November 7, Saturday, 2:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m. or 3:30 p.m.
Job Coach (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Come and meet one-on-one with a volunteer job coach who will help you look for jobs, create an effective resume and more! Each appointment lasts for approximately 30 minutes. Participants are encouraged to make a reservation online. Registration is required.

November 10, Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.
Baby Lapsit Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Please join us for a special storytime for babies 0-18 months and their caregivers, filled with songs, action rhymes, fingerplays and books. Stick around for baby stay and play at the end of storytime.

November 10, Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.
Toddler Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Please join us for a special storytime for toddlers (18 months to about 36 months old) and their caregivers, filled with songs, action rhymes, books, and movement. Stick around for a toddler/preschool craft afterwards.

November 10, Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.
Preschool Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Enjoy weekly storytime fun with us -- join us for stories, movement, and songs! For ages 3-5 years. Come 30 minutes beforehand for a preschool/toddler craft.

November 10, Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone (School Age (6-12))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Want help with your homework? Elementary, middle and high school students are welcome to meet with our volunteer homework coach, who is available to assist students with their homework.

November 12, Thursday, 4:00 p.m.
Tween Book Club (School Age (6-12))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Like to read? Are you about 9-12 years old? Join the Tween Book Club at Fair Oaks Library. We meet every second Thursday* of the month, and we talk about books, eat snacks and have a trivia contest with prizes. *Please note that in October, we will be meeting on Friday 10/10, since all branches are closed Thursday 10/9.

November 12, Thursday, 4:00 p.m.
Teen Advisory Board (Teen)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Want to have a say in what the Fair Oaks Library does for teens? Want to earn volunteer credit for school? Then hang out with us, eat some snacks and help us plan programs and events! We’ll be meeting in the Teen Area, so see ya there!

November 14, Saturday, 1:00 p.m.
Fair Oaks Book Discussion Group
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Join us for a discussion of this month’s book, Raven Black by Ann Cleeves. New members are always welcome!

November 14, Saturday, 2:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m. or 3:30 p.m.
Job Coach (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Come and meet one-on-one with a volunteer job coach who will help you look for jobs, create an effective resume and more! Each appointment lasts for approximately 30 minutes. Participants are encouraged to make a reservation online. Registration is required.

November 14, Saturday, 5:00 p.m.
Harry Potter Night (Teen)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Join us while we watch Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, eat Harry Potter themed snacks and craft our way through this magical night in preparation for next month’s Yule Ball. Cosplay highly encouraged! Registration is required.

November 17, Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.
Baby Lapsit Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Please join us for a special storytime for babies 0-18 months and their caregivers, filled with songs, action rhymes, fingerplays and books. Stick around for baby stay and play at the end of storytime.

November 17, Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.
Toddler Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Please join us for a special storytime for toddlers (18 months to about 36 months old) and their caregivers, filled with songs, action rhymes, books, and movement. Stick around for a toddler/preschool craft afterwards.

November 17, Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.
Preschool Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Enjoy weekly storytime fun with us -- join us for stories, movement, and songs! For ages 3-5 years. Come 30 minutes beforehand for a preschool/toddler craft.

November 17, Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone (School Age (6-12))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Want help with your homework? Elementary, middle and high school students are welcome to meet with our volunteer homework coach, who is available to assist students with their homework.

November 18, Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.
LEGO Fun! (School Age (6-12))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Kids, come spend the afternoon playing with Legos! Plenty of Legos await you. We will display your creations in the library after the program! For ages 5 and up; no registration required.

November 20, Friday, 4:00 p.m.
Fall Fest (School Age (6-12))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
This event for school-aged children and their families! There will be four craft stations that incorporate elements of nature into the craft such as apples, leaves and pinecones alongside other fun fall activities. Apple Cider and snacks will be served.

November 21, Saturday, 2:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m. or 3:30 p.m.
Job Coach (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Come and meet one-on-one with a volunteer job coach who will help you look for jobs, create an effective resume and more! Each appointment lasts for approximately 30 minutes. Participants are encouraged to make a reservation online. Registration is required.

November 24, Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.
Toddler Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Please join us for a special storytime for toddlers (18 months to about 36 months old) and their caregivers, filled with songs, action rhymes, books, and movement. Stick around for a toddler/preschool craft afterwards.

November 24, Tuesday, 1:00 p.m.
Congressman Bera’s Constituent Services Library Office Hours (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Since September 2013, Congressman Bera’s district office has held Library Office Hours at various libraries in the 7th Congressional District over 30 times. As a result, we have been able to help many constituents resolve problems or get information needed from federal agencies, such as Social Security, the IRS, and the VA. This is open to the public.

November 24, Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone (School Age (6-12))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Want help with your homework? Elementary, middle and high school students are welcome to meet with our volunteer homework coach, who is available to assist students with their homework.

November 25, Wednesday, 6:00 p.m.
Knit and Crochet Circle (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Now twice a month! Enjoy a bit of conversation and companionship at the Fair Oaks Library Crochet and Knitting Circle! All ages and skill levels are welcome; this is not an instructional class but some assistance will be available. Please bring your own hooks, needles, yarn and a project to work on. If you need a project, we can provide you with ideas and patterns to make newborn baby hats.

November 28, Saturday, 2:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m. or 3:30 p.m.
Job Coach (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Come and meet one-on-one with a volunteer job coach who will help you look for jobs, create an effective resume and more! Each appointment lasts for approximately 30 minutes. Participants are encouraged to make a reservation online. Registration is required.