September 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.

September 1, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
Read to a Dog (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.

September 2, Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.
Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
Build early literacy skills with fun rhymes, stories, songs and more!

September 4, Friday, 1:00 p.m.
Garden Club of Rancho Cordova Branch Library (Adult)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
Learn what you can be doing in your garden now or share tips and information with other gardeners. Special guest gardeners at some meetings! We may plan field trips. Sponsored by the Rancho Cordova Branch Friends' Group. June 5 and July 3 we will show DVDs related to gardening and/or food-related topics with discussion. Aug. 7 presenter Roger Steel does a program on the art of bonsai. Sept. 4 we have a specialist on backyard composting.

September 5, 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.

September 5, Saturday, 11:15 a.m.
 Medical Decisions When They Count Most--POLST @Rancho Library (Adult)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
This program helps adults of all ages prepare for medical decisions about care near the end of life providing information on advance health care directives ideas for talking with family members and choosing a healthcare decision-maker. Information is included about a California law that helps patients and their doctors discuss and document treatment choices in a Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment(POLST). Program presented by The Sacramento Area POLST Coalition

September 6, 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.

September 8, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
Board Meeting of the Library Friends' Group (Adult)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
This is the System Friends' Board Meeting.

September 9, Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.
Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
Build early literacy skills with fun rhymes, stories, songs and more!

September 9, Wednesday, 11:00 a.m.
Garden Time for Children (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.

September 10, Thursday, 3:30 p.m.
Kids' Snacks Program by the Food Literacy Center (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.

September 12, Saturday, 1:00 p.m.
Intermediate Collage with Claudia Maher (Adult)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
Do collage art with Claudia Maher. Register for this free class. Reserved for first 15 people who register. Registration is required.

September 12, Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
Technology & E-Reader Help
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
Need help using your computer, mobile or eReader devices? Need help with email, Microsoft Word or just using the internet? Come in and meet with our Technology Assistant!

September 13, Sunday, 3:00 p.m.
Sakuramento Anime Society (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.

September 15, Tuesday, 3:00 p.m.
Rancho Cordova Library Mystery Lovers 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 book that will be discussed in August is Bootlegger's Daughter by Margaret Maron.

September 16, Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.
Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
Build early literacy skills with fun rhymes, stories, songs and more!

September 16, Wednesday, 4:00 p.m.
Kids' Chess Club (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!

September 17, 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.

September 18, 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!

September 19, Saturday, 1:00 p.m.
Capitol Crimes Sisters in Crime (Adult)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
Mystery authors and fans gather to hear speakers and read and discuss mystery books.

September 19, Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
Technology & E-Reader Help
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
Need help using your computer, mobile or eReader devices? Need help with email, Microsoft Word or just using the internet? Come in and meet with our Technology Assistant!

September 20, 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.

September 22, Tuesday, 2:00 p.m.
Job Coach (Adult)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
Job Coach, by appointment only, for resume and job search help. To schedule an appointment contact our volunteer by email at jobcoachRAN@gmail.com. Frequently available other days and times. Be sure and schedule appointment before coming. The coach is not on site unless an appointment has been made.

September 22, 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.

September 23, Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.
Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
Build early literacy skills with fun rhymes, stories, songs and more!

September 23, Wednesday, 11:00 a.m.
Garden Time for Children (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.

September 25, 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!

September 26, Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
Technology & E-Reader Help
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
Need help using your computer, mobile or eReader devices? Need help with email, Microsoft Word or just using the internet? Come in and meet with our Technology Assistant!

September 26, Saturday, 3:00 p.m.
Spanish Conversation Circle for Adults
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. NO CLASSES in NOVEMBER or DECEMBER due to the Holidays! Sponsored by the Rancho Cordova Branch Friends' Group and meetup.com

September 27, Sunday, 3:00 p.m.
Sakuramento Anime Society (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.

September 29, Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.
Life Turned Upside Down: Dementia and Caregiving (Adult)
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
What is the difference between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia? Is it possible to get rid of dementia? Is it possible to prevent Alzheimer’s disease? What are symptoms of someone suffering from Alzheimer’s disease? These and other topics pertaining to Alzheimer’s will be discussed.

September 30, Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.
Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
Build early literacy skills with fun rhymes, stories, songs and more!