September 2015 Events at the Franklin Library

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.

September 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.

September 1, Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone (Family/All Ages)
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Drop-in homework help for school-age and high school students is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Volunteer homework coaches will be available to assist students in grades K-12 with homework assignments.

September 1, Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.
Basic Computer, Internet, e-Mail and Technology Help
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
If you have a basic computer/internet/e-mail question or questions about your e-device (tablets, smartphones, e-Readers)  feel free to drop-in for a one-on-one session. Appointments can be made at the service desk. If no appointments are made sessions will be first-come first-served. Bring your device if possible and your questions! Hope to see you there!

September 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 program.

September 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.

September 3, Thursday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone (Family/All Ages)
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Drop-in homework help for school-age and high school students is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Volunteer homework coaches will be available to assist students in grades K-12 with homework assignments.

September 3, Thursday, 5:30 p.m.
Family Movie Night : Robin Hood (Family/All Ages)
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Join us for a free movie and popcorn for all ages! This week: Disney's Robin Hood (1973)  rated G  83 minutes. This program is hosted by Franklin Community Library.

September 5, Saturday, 11:00 a.m.
Read to a Dog (School Age (6-12))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Boost school-age 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.

September 5, Saturday, 11:00 a.m.
Read to a Dog (School Age (6-12))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Boost school-age 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 free program is hosted by the Franklin Community Library and is open to the public.

September 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.

September 8, Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone (Family/All Ages)
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Drop-in homework help for school-age and high school students is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Volunteer homework coaches will be available to assist students in grades K-12 with homework assignments.

September 8, Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.
Basic Computer, Internet, e-Mail and Technology Help
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
If you have a basic computer/internet/e-mail question or questions about your e-device (tablets, smartphones, e-Readers)  feel free to drop-in for a one-on-one session. Appointments can be made at the service desk. If no appointments are made sessions will be first-come first-served. Bring your device if possible and your questions! Hope to see you there!

September 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 program.

September 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.

September 10, Thursday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone (Family/All Ages)
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Drop-in homework help for school-age and high school students is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Volunteer homework coaches will be available to assist students in grades K-12 with homework assignments.

September 10, Thursday, 5:30 p.m.
Family Movie Night : Matilda (Family/All Ages)
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Join us for a free movie and popcorn for all ages! This week: Matilda (1996)  rated PG  98 minutes. This program is hosted by Franklin Community Library.

September 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.

September 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.

September 15, Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone (Family/All Ages)
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Drop-in homework help for school-age and high school students is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Volunteer homework coaches will be available to assist students in grades K-12 with homework assignments.

September 15, Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.
Basic Computer, Internet, e-Mail and Technology Help
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
If you have a basic computer/internet/e-mail question  or questions about your e-device (tablets, smartphones, e-Readers) feel free to drop-in for a one-on-one session. Appointments can be made at the service desk. If no appointments are made sessions will be first-come first-served. Bring your device if possible and your questions! Hope to see you there!

September 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 program.

September 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.

September 17, Thursday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone (Family/All Ages)
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Drop-in homework help for school-age and high school students is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Volunteer homework coaches will be available to assist students in grades K-12 with homework assignments.

September 19, Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
Genealogy Tips and Tricks (Adult)
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Looking for your great-great grandmother?  Trying to figure out where Great Uncle Jerome’s parents were born? Join Franklin Community Library’s very own Genealogy coach, Deborah Sweeney, to learn about how to track down your ancestors and find your roots.

September 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.

September 22, Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone  (Family/All Ages)
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Drop-in homework help for school-age and high school students is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Volunteer homework coaches will be available to assist students in grades K-12 with homework assignments.

September 22, Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.
Basic Computer, Internet, e-Mail and Technology Help
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
If you have a basic computer/internet/e-mail question  or questions about your e-device (tablets, smartphones, e-Readers)  feel free to drop-in for a one-on-one session. Appointments can be made at the service desk. If no appointments are made sessions will be first-come first-served. Bring your device if possible and your questions! Hope to see you there!

September 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 program.

September 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.

September 24, Thursday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone (Family/All Ages)
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Drop-in homework help for school-age and high school students is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Volunteer homework coaches will be available to assist students in grades K-12 with homework assignments.

September 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.

September 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.

September 29, Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone (Family/All Ages)
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Drop-in homework help for school-age and high school students is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Volunteer homework coaches will be available to assist students in grades K-12 with homework assignments.

September 29, Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.
Basic Computer, Internet, e-Mail and Technology Help
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
If you have a basic computer/internet/e-mail question  or questions about your e-device (tablets, smartphones, e-Readers)  feel free to drop-in for a one-on-one session. Appointments can be made at the service desk. If no appointments are made sessions will be first-come first-served. Bring your device  if possible  and your questions! Hope to see you there!

September 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 program.

September 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.