October 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.

October 3, Saturday, 11:00 a.m.
Radical Home Ec (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
In this series of fun programs for adults we will learn about a topic, create a project and walk away with the tools to continue making things at home! We meet the first Saturday of each month in the Community Room from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Registration is required.

October 3, Saturday, 2:00 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.

October 3, Saturday, 2:30 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.

October 3, Saturday, 3:00 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.

October 3, Saturday, 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.

October 6, 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. Stick around for baby stay and play at the end of storytime.

October 6, Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.
Family Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Come join us for books, singing and stories every Tuesday morning at 10:30. This program is appropriate for children who are 18 months to about 6 years old along with their caregivers.

October 6, 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.

October 7, 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!

October 8, 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.

October 8, 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!

October 10, Saturday, 10:00 a.m.
Drip Drop Grow Crops! with Food Literacy Center (Family/All Ages)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Water is in everything. Kids will play a game to learn how much water it takes to grow different food. Kids will make a recipe using water efficient foods and learn what drought means. We’ll read The Seven Silly Eaters by Mary Ann Hoberman.

October 10, 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 The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins. New members are always welcome!

October 10, Saturday, 2:00 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.

October 10, Saturday, 2:30 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.

October 10, Saturday, 3:00 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.

October 10, Saturday, 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.

October 13, 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. Stick around for baby stay and play at the end of storytime.

October 13, Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.
Family Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Come join us for books, singing and stories every Tuesday morning at 10:30. This program is appropriate for children who are 18 months to about 6 years old along with their caregivers.

October 13, 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.

October 14, 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.

October 15, Thursday, 4:00 p.m.
Teen Writers' Club (Teen)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Are you an aspiring playwright? Creating comics? Writing the next great American novel? Teen writers can gather at the Fair Oaks Library to share their writing, trade tips and talk about new ideas. Meet us in the Teen Area Library!

October 17, Saturday, 9:00 a.m.
BOOK SALE! (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
**Presale for Friends members 9:00-10:00** Support Fair Oaks Library with your purchase. All monies collected are used to fund programs and purchase materials for the Fair Oaks Library. Please support these essential fund-raising activities. Hosted by the Friends of Fair Oaks Library - join today!

October 17, Saturday, 2:00 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.

October 17, Saturday, 2:30 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.

October 17, Saturday, 3:00 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.

October 17, Saturday, 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.

October 17, Saturday, 5:30 p.m.
Afterhours Concert with Drum Sum (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Join us for a free performance from Drum Sum!

October 20, Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.
BOOK SALE! (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Support Fair Oaks Library with your purchase. All monies collected are used to fund programs and purchase materials for the Fair Oaks Library. Please support these essential fund-raising activities. Hosted by the Friends of Fair Oaks Library - join today!

October 20, 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.

October 22, Thursday, 4:00 p.m.
Teen Book Club (Teen)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Every month we'll pick a novel or a non-fiction title to read and discuss. Join us for some good book conversations, yummy snacks and meet new friends. Interested? Then come join us in the Teen Area Library! This month's title is TBD. Program rated for TEENS.

October 24, Saturday, 2:00 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.

October 24, Saturday, 2:30 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.

October 24, Saturday, 3:00 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.

October 24, Saturday, 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.

October 27, 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. Stick around for baby stay and play at the end of storytime.

October 27, Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.
Family Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Come join us for books, singing and stories every Tuesday morning at 10:30. This program is appropriate for children who are 18 months to about 6 years old along with their caregivers.

October 27, 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.

October 28, 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.

October 31, Saturday, 2:00 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.

October 31, Saturday, 2:30 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.

October 31, Saturday, 3:00 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.

October 31, Saturday, 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.