Storytimes at Sunrise Mall

Storytimes at the Sunrise Mall
Now through February, take a break from shopping with storyteller Janet Wininger.

December 10, 2014

Join us this winter for a fun Family Storytime at Sunrise Mall, next to the movie theaters. We’ll have stories, songs, felt boards, games, crafts, stay & play and more.

Please scroll down to see the special events at the Story Stop in December and January, including appearances by the musical group The Poodlums and Sensory Storytimes for those on the autism spectrum.

Location:
Sunrise Mall
6041 Sunrise Mall, Citrus Heights

Schedule of Sunrise Mall Storytimes.

Family Storytimes @ Sunrise Mall Story Stop (family/all ages)
Thursdays, 11 a.m.
December: 4, 11, 18
January: 8, 15, 22, 29
February: 5, 12, 19, 26

The storytimes are led by Janet Wininger, a youth services librarian at the Sylvan Oaks Library. They will run through February 2015 while the Sylvan Oaks Community Room is being renovated.

“It’s an opportunity for Sacramento Public Library to introduce our early childhood programs and services to families who are not current library users, and expand our reach into the wider community” said Christie Hamm, manager of Youth and Community Services at Sacramento Public Library.

The Poodlums
Music with the Poodlums @ Sunrise Mall Story Stop
Third Wednesday of the month, 4 p.m.
Dec. 17, Jan. 21
Join us for a fantastic performance by Anne and Jason of the Poodlums. The duo headlined the Summer Reading Kickoff at the Central Library in June.

Sensory Storytimes
Sensory Storytime @ Sunrise Mall Story Stop (family/all ages)
Third Saturday of the month, 10:30 a.m.
Dec. 20, Jan. 17
Wininger will also offer special storytimes for kids with autism and/or sensory disorders featuring books, music, fidget toys, crafts and more. The mother of a young adult son with autism, Wininger founded the library’s Sensory Storytimes in 2011. Noise and/or behaviors are not a problem. For more information, contact Janet at jwininger@saclibrary.org or call 916 264-2920.

Please note: Visitors may also sign up and receive a library card, though the Mall location does not offer any materials for check-out.