Adult Book Group
The Names by Florence Knapp
Saturday, August 15
11:00am - 12:30pm
Carmichael
Carmichael Meeting RoomJoin us in the Carmichael Community Room as we discuss The Names by Florence Knapp. New group members are always welcome!
Adults are invited to join us in the Carmichael Library community room for beverages and good conversation every 3rd Saturday of the month. This month we will be discussing The Names by Florence Knapp.
New members are always welcome!
Description: Cora’s hesitation to name her son triggers three alternate paths over thirty-five years, revealing the lasting impact of domestic abuse and the complexities of family in her search for autonomy and healing.
Limited copies will be available for checkout at the Carmichael Library information desk starting 7/18/2026 or holds can be placed through the catalog.
Place Holds: Print | eBook | eAudiobook | Link+ | Link+ Large Print | Link+ CD Audio
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Carmichael Library.
AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |
Carmichael
Phone: 916-264-2920
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Fri, Aug 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Fri, Aug 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Fri, Aug 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
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This program is for parents and caregivers with babies up to 18 months.
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Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
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This program is for parents and caregivers with babies under 2.
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Practice speaking English in a friendly, small group led by a trained facilitator. All levels are welcome, including Beginners.
Fri, Aug 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Sat, Aug 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Sat, Aug 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Sat, Aug 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Isleton
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Arcade
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Central
Design and create in the Makerspace!
PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW 3D PRINT REQUESTS UNTIL WE WORK THROUGH OUR BACKLOG.
Sat, Aug 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
North Natomas - North Natomas Meeting Room
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
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Sat, Aug 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Colonial Heights - Colonial Heights Meeting Room
Disfruta de cuentos, canciones, rimas y movimientos en español y en inglés.
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement in Spanish and English.
Sat, Aug 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central - Central Library Kid's Place (Lower Level)
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Sat, Aug 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Ella K. McClatchy
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Sat, Aug 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Virtual - Virtual Room 1
Read classic books slowly and meet to discuss the scheduled reading along the way.
Sat, Aug 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Fair Oaks - Fair Oaks Meeting Room
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Sat, Aug 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Rio Linda
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Sat, Aug 22, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Arcade - Arcade Meeting Room
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Sat, Aug 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sylvan Oaks - Sylvan Oaks Meeting Room
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Sat, Aug 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Discover engaging activities, enjoy light refreshments, and meet good company.
Sat, Aug 22, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
North Highlands - Antelope
Meet 1-on-1 with library staff to discuss your tech needs.
Sat, Aug 22, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Virtual
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Sat, Aug 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Join us while we explore different STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities and projects.
Sat, Aug 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Orangevale - Orangevale Library Jane Wise Meeting Room
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Sat, Aug 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Natomas - North Natomas Meeting Room
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Sat, Aug 22, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
South Natomas - South Natomas Meeting Room
Meet other teens, and hang out in a space dedicated to you.
Sat, Aug 22, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Central - Central Library Kid's Place (Lower Level)
Disfruta de cuentos, canciones, rimas y movimientos en español y en inglés.
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement in Spanish and English.
Sat, Aug 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arden - Dimick - Arden-Dimick Meeting Room
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Sat, Aug 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sylvan Oaks - Sylvan Oaks Meeting Room
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Mon, Aug 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Offsite
Join us at the Hagginwood Community Center for Explore and Learn, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together
Tue, Aug 25, 9:30am - 11:00am
Offsite
Join us at the South Sacramento Family Resource Center for Explore and Learn, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together.
Tue, Aug 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Southgate
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Tue, Aug 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Southgate - Southgate Meeting Room
Discover engaging activities, enjoy light refreshments, and meet good company.
Tue, Aug 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Walnut Grove - Walnut Grove Meeting Room
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Tue, Aug 25, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Arcade
PLEASE NOTE: STARTING 7/28, WE WON'T BE ACCEPTING NEW 3D PRINT DROP-OFFS UNTIL WE WORK THROUGH OUR BACKLOG.
Tue, Aug 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Arcade - Arcade Meeting Room
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Tue, Aug 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rancho Cordova - Rancho Cordova Meeting Room
Disfruta de cuentos, canciones, rimas y movimientos en español y en inglés.
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement in Spanish and English.
Tue, Aug 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Fair Oaks - Fair Oaks Meeting Room
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Tue, Aug 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Franklin
Baby Storytime is designed to support early learning through shared singing, movement, book sharing, and bonding.
This program is for parents and caregivers with babies up to 18 months.
Tue, Aug 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Colonial Heights - Colonial Heights Meeting Room
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Tue, Aug 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central - Central Library Kid's Place (Lower Level)
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Tue, Aug 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Orangevale - Orangevale Library Jane Wise Meeting Room
Join us for Explore and Learn, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together.
Tue, Aug 25, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Del Paso Heights
Disfruta de cuentos, canciones, rimas y movimientos en español y en inglés.
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement in Spanish and English.
Tue, Aug 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ella K. McClatchy - McClatchy Library Meeting Room
Join us for Explore and Learn, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together.
Tue, Aug 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Natomas - North Natomas Meeting Room
Join us for Explore and Learn Playgroup, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together.
Tue, Aug 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Arden - Dimick - Arden-Dimick Meeting Room
Join us at the Arden-Dimick Library for a yoga series, featuring beginner friendly poses, breath work and other tools to help soothe nervous systems.
Tue, Aug 25, 2:30pm - 5:45pm
Central
Design and create in the Makerspace!
PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW 3D PRINT REQUESTS UNTIL WE WORK THROUGH OUR BACKLOG.
Tue, Aug 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
North Highlands - Antelope - North Highlands-Antelope Meeting Room
Practice speaking English in a small group with a trained facilitator. Topics of discussion include everyday life, local things to do, hobbies and more. Open to all levels. No registration required.
Wed, Aug 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Valley Hi - North Laguna - Valley Hi-North Laguna Meeting Room
Join us for Explore and Learn, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together.
Wed, Aug 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Belle Cooledge - Belle Cooledge Meeting Room
Join us for Explore and Learn Playgroup, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together.
Wed, Aug 26, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Arcade
PLEASE NOTE: STARTING 7/28, WE WON'T BE ACCEPTING NEW 3D PRINT DROP-OFFS UNTIL WE WORK THROUGH OUR BACKLOG.
Wed, Aug 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Arden - Dimick - Arden-Dimick Meeting Room
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Wed, Aug 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rancho Cordova - Rancho Cordova Meeting Room
Join us for Explore and Learn, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together.
Wed, Aug 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Fair Oaks - Fair Oaks Meeting Room
Join us for Explore and Learn, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together.
Wed, Aug 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Sylvan Oaks - Sylvan Oaks Meeting Room
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Wed, Aug 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Southgate
Join us for Explore and Learn, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together.
Wed, Aug 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
South Natomas - South Natomas Meeting Room
Join us for Explore and Learn, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together.
Wed, Aug 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Robbie Waters Pocket - Greenhaven - Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Meeting Room
Join us for a 10-week series of the low-impact, gentle martial art known as Tai Chi. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
This event is full
Wed, Aug 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rio Linda
Join us for Explore and Learn, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together.
Wed, Aug 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Orangevale - Orangevale Library Jane Wise Meeting Room
Join us for this 4-week series for older adults which includes breathwork, yoga, guided meditation, and sound healing. Bring your favorite Yoga mat/blocks/blankets as supplies are limited.
Wed, Aug 26, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Arden - Dimick - Arden-Dimick Meeting Room
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Wed, Aug 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rio Linda
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month for games, crafts, hanging out with other teens, and of course, books!
Wed, Aug 26, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Del Paso Heights
Join us while we explore different STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities and projects.
Wed, Aug 26, 2:30pm - 5:45pm
Central
Design and create in the Makerspace!
PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW 3D PRINT REQUESTS UNTIL WE WORK THROUGH OUR BACKLOG.
Wed, Aug 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Galt - Marian O. Lawrence
Practice speaking English in a friendly, small group led by a trained facilitator. All levels are welcome, including Beginners.
Wed, Aug 26, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile
The Outreach Library will be at Heartland's South Sacramento Clinic! Visit us to get a library card, use our free Wi-Fi service, borrow books, and more.
Wed, Aug 26, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central - Central Library 2nd Floor
Chess Club is a welcoming space for chess players of all levels to get together and play chess in person.
Wed, Aug 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southgate - Southgate Meeting Room
Practice speaking English in a friendly, small group led by a trained facilitator. All levels are welcome, including Beginners.
Wed, Aug 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Highlands - Antelope - North Highlands-Antelope Meeting Room
Join us for Explore and Learn, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together.
Wed, Aug 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Franklin
Do you want a say in what the library does for teens? Want to earn volunteer credit or gain leadership skills? Join the Teen Advisory Board to do all of that and make new friends at the same time.
Wed, Aug 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arden - Dimick - Arden-Dimick Meeting Room
Teens are invited to join us as we discuss popular young adult books.
Wed, Aug 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
North Natomas - North Natomas Meeting Room
The North Natomas Library is reading True Biz by Sara Novic.
Thu, Aug 27, 10:00am - 11:30am
Robbie Waters Pocket - Greenhaven
Join us for Explore and Learn, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together.
Thu, Aug 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Rancho Cordova - Rancho Cordova Meeting Room
Friends of the Library hosted meeting to discuss volunteer activities, including donation sorting and book sales, among other items. The meeting is open to the public and all are welcome to join.
Thu, Aug 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
North Highlands - Antelope - North Highlands-Antelope Meeting Room
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Thu, Aug 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Elk Grove Regional Park
Join us at the Elk Grove Regional Park for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Thu, Aug 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Southgate - Southgate Meeting Room
Are you in need of housing or assistance? Housing and resource navigators are available at Southgate Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Thu, Aug 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite
Join us at the Pannell Meadowview Community Center for Baby Explore and Learn. Meet other parents and caregivers in your community while enjoying fun learning activities with your baby.
Thu, Aug 27, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Arcade
PLEASE NOTE: STARTING 7/28, WE WON'T BE ACCEPTING NEW 3D PRINT DROP-OFFS UNTIL WE WORK THROUGH OUR BACKLOG.
Thu, Aug 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Orangevale - Orangevale Library Jane Wise Meeting Room
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Thu, Aug 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Fair Oaks - Fair Oaks Meeting Room
Baby Storytime is designed to support early learning through shared singing, movement, book sharing, and bonding.
This program is for parents and caregivers with babies up to 18 months.
Cancelled
Thu, Aug 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
McKinley
We meet on the grass in front of the library entrance. Participants are encouraged to bring blankets for sitting on the ground.
Thu, Aug 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Offsite
Join us at the Pannell Meadowview Community Center for Explore and Learn, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together.
Thu, Aug 27, 11:00am - 1:00pm
North Highlands - Antelope
Meet 1-on-1 with library staff to discuss your tech needs.
Thu, Aug 27, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Virtual
Practice speaking English in a friendly, small group with a trained facilitator. All levels welcome. Register with this link: https://forms.office.com/r/r44EHAD3KM. Or, email literacy@saclibrary.org.
Thu, Aug 27, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Belle Cooledge - Belle Cooledge Meeting Room
Meet other teens, and hang out in a space dedicated to you.
Thu, Aug 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fair Oaks - Fair Oaks Meeting Room
Discover engaging activities, enjoy light refreshments, and meet good company.
Thu, Aug 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Martin Luther King, Jr. Meeting Room
Manga, crafts and games for teens
Thu, Aug 27, 2:30pm - 5:45pm
Central
Design and create in the Makerspace!
PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW 3D PRINT REQUESTS UNTIL WE WORK THROUGH OUR BACKLOG.
Thu, Aug 27, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Valley Hi - North Laguna - Valley Hi-North Laguna Meeting Room
Discover engaging activities, enjoy light refreshments, and meet good company.
Thu, Aug 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Galt - Marian O. Lawrence
Join us while we explore different STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities and projects.
Thu, Aug 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sylvan Oaks - Sylvan Oaks Meeting Room
Calling all pre-teens! Join us in the Sylvan Oaks Community Room to hang out, snack, play games, craft, or watch anime.
Every month is a new activity designed for ages 9-12.
Thu, Aug 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Sacramento - Hagginwood
Discover engaging activities, enjoy light refreshments, and meet good company.
Thu, Aug 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual
Practice speaking English in a friendly, small group with a trained facilitator. All levels welcome. Register with this link: https://forms.office.com/r/r44EHAD3KM. Or, email literacy@saclibrary.org.
Thu, Aug 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Offsite
River Bend Park - 2300 Rod Beaudry Dr, Sac 95827
This event is full
Fri, Aug 28, 9:30am - 11:00am
Offsite
Join us at the George Sim Community Center for Explore and Learn, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together.
Fri, Aug 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Belle Cooledge - Belle Cooledge Meeting Room
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Fri, Aug 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Morse Community Park
Join us at Morse Community Park (5540 Bellaterra Drive) for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Fri, Aug 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Galt - Marian O. Lawrence
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Fri, Aug 28, 10:00am - 8:00pm
North Highlands - Antelope - North Highlands-Antelope Meeting Room
Set-up for Friends book-sale.
Fri, Aug 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rancho Cordova - Rancho Cordova Meeting Room
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Fri, Aug 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Sylvan Oaks - Sylvan Oaks Meeting Room
Baby Storytime is designed to support early learning through shared singing, movement, book sharing, and bonding.
This program is for parents and caregivers with babies up to 18 months.
Fri, Aug 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
South Natomas - South Natomas Meeting Room
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Fri, Aug 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Southgate - Southgate Meeting Room
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Rescheduled
Fri, Aug 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
New date Wednesday, August 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Robbie Waters Pocket - Greenhaven
Join us for a 10-week series of the low-impact, gentle martial art known as Tai Chi. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Fri, Aug 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Colonial Heights
Join us for Explore and Learn, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together.
Fri, Aug 28, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central
Meet 1-on-1 with library staff to discuss your tech needs.
Fri, Aug 28, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Arden - Dimick - Arden-Dimick Meeting Room
Baby Storytime is designed to support early learning through shared singing, movement, book sharing, and bonding.
This program is for parents and caregivers with babies under 2.
Fri, Aug 28, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Sylvan Oaks - Sylvan Oaks Study Room B
Meet 1-on-1 with library staff to discuss your tech needs.
Fri, Aug 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Robbie Waters Pocket - Greenhaven - Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Meeting Room
Beginning knitters are welcome to join in on the fun!
Fri, Aug 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Practice speaking English in a friendly, small group with a trained facilitator. All levels welcome. Register with this link: https://forms.office.com/r/r44EHAD3KM. Or, email literacy@saclibrary.org.
Fri, Aug 28, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Nonie Wetzel Courtland
Join us each month on the 4th Friday at 1:30pm for lively discussions about diverse titles, authors, topics, and content. New participants are always welcome!
Fri, Aug 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southgate
Meet 1-on-1 with library staff to discuss your tech needs.
Fri, Aug 28, 2:30pm - 5:45pm
Central
Design and create in the Makerspace!
PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW 3D PRINT REQUESTS UNTIL WE WORK THROUGH OUR BACKLOG.
Fri, Aug 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Galt - Marian O. Lawrence
Practice speaking English in a friendly, small group led by a trained facilitator. All levels are welcome, including Beginners.
Fri, Aug 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Arden - Dimick - Arden-Dimick Meeting Room
The Friends of the Arden-Dimick Library are hosting a children's book giveaway with board books, story books, chapter books, and easy readers. Each participant can choose two free books to keep.
Fri, Aug 28, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
New venue
Stop in to watch a movie with friends, old & new!
Fri, Aug 28, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central - Central Library Kid's Place (Lower Level)
Families and children are welcome to join us at Central Library in Kids' Place for crafts, toys and a fun family movie!
Cancelled
Fri, Aug 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Carmichael
Practice speaking English in a friendly, small group led by a trained facilitator. All levels are welcome, including Beginners.
Cancelled
Fri, Aug 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
McKinley
Free art supplies will be available in the library from 4:00-5:30 p.m. every Friday, June-August. You can make something new or bring a project to work on!
Fri, Aug 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Fair Oaks
Celebrate the end of summer (but not reading!) with a performance by Ohana Dance Group.
Fri, Aug 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Martin Luther King, Jr. Meeting Room
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Sat, Aug 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Robbie Waters Pocket - Greenhaven - Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Meeting Room
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Sat, Aug 29, 10:00am - 3:30pm
North Highlands - Antelope - North Highlands-Antelope Meeting Room
Shop gently used and donated books and materials at the Friends of the Library Book Sale.
Sat, Aug 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Franklin
Join us for Explore and Learn, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together.
Sat, Aug 29, 10:00am - 5:45pm
Central
Design and create in the Makerspace!
PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW 3D PRINT REQUESTS UNTIL WE WORK THROUGH OUR BACKLOG.
Sat, Aug 29, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Arcade
PLEASE NOTE: STARTING 7/28, WE WON'T BE ACCEPTING NEW 3D PRINT DROP-OFFS UNTIL WE WORK THROUGH OUR BACKLOG.
Sat, Aug 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
North Natomas - North Natomas Meeting Room
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Sat, Aug 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Arden - Dimick - Arden-Dimick Meeting Room
Join the Arden-Dimick Library for a discussion about the selected book of the month.
Sat, Aug 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Colonial Heights - Colonial Heights Meeting Room
Disfruta de cuentos, canciones, rimas y movimientos en español y en inglés.
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement in Spanish and English.
Sat, Aug 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central - Central Library Kid's Place (Lower Level)
Baby Storytime is designed to support early learning through shared singing, movement, book sharing, and bonding.
Sat, Aug 29, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Arcade - Arcade Meeting Room
Join us for an introduction to drawing, led by Brush of Creativity! All skill levels are welcome, no experience necessary.
This event is full
Sat, Aug 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southgate - Southgate Meeting Room
Wild Things animal rescue provides a fun, exciting, and educational show featuring live animals.
Sat, Aug 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Robbie Waters Pocket - Greenhaven - Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Meeting Room
Learn the art of Japanese Ikebana through the traditional principles and timeless techniques of the Ikenobo School.
This event is full
Sat, Aug 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Valley Hi - North Laguna - Valley Hi-North Laguna Meeting Room
Enjoy exciting experiments and experiences with Mad Science. Spin, Pop, Boom!
Sat, Aug 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Franklin - Franklin Meeting Room
Join us for a special program to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Dav Pilkey's Dog Man graphic novel series.
Sat, Aug 29, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Central - Central Library Kid's Place (Lower Level)
Disfruta de cuentos, canciones, rimas y movimientos en español y en inglés.
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement in Spanish and English.
Sat, Aug 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sylvan Oaks - Sylvan Oaks Meeting Room
This bilingual program will be presented in English and Spanish.
Mon, Aug 31, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Offsite
Join us at the Hagginwood Community Center for Explore and Learn, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together
Tue, Sep 01, 9:30am - 11:00am
Offsite
Join us at the South Sacramento Family Resource Center for Explore and Learn, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together.
Tue, Sep 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Southgate
Are you in need of housing or assistance? Housing and resource navigators are available at Southgate Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Tue, Sep 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Southgate - Southgate Meeting Room
Discover engaging activities, enjoy light refreshments, and meet good company.
Tue, Sep 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Walnut Grove - Walnut Grove Meeting Room
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Tue, Sep 01, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Arcade
PLEASE NOTE: STARTING 7/28, WE WON'T BE ACCEPTING NEW 3D PRINT DROP-OFFS UNTIL WE WORK THROUGH OUR BACKLOG.
Tue, Sep 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Arcade - Arcade Meeting Room
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Tue, Sep 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rancho Cordova - Rancho Cordova Meeting Room
Disfruta de cuentos, canciones, rimas y movimientos en español y en inglés.
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement in Spanish and English.
Tue, Sep 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Colonial Heights - Colonial Heights Meeting Room
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Tue, Sep 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central - Central Library Kid's Place (Lower Level)
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Tue, Sep 01, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Bookmobile
The Library's Mobile Services team will be at the Sam & Bonnie Pannell Community Center. Visit us to get a library card, borrow books, movies and more!
Tue, Sep 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Orangevale
Join us for Explore and Learn, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together.
Tue, Sep 01, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ella K. McClatchy - McClatchy Library Meeting Room
Join us for Explore and Learn, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together.
Tue, Sep 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Robbie Waters Pocket - Greenhaven - Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Meeting Room
Play games and meet new people!
Tue, Sep 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Natomas - North Natomas Meeting Room
Join us for Explore and Learn Playgroup, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together.
Tue, Sep 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Arden - Dimick - Arden-Dimick Meeting Room
Join us at the Arden-Dimick Library for a yoga series, featuring beginner friendly poses, breath work and other tools to help soothe nervous systems.
Tue, Sep 01, 2:30pm - 5:45pm
Central
Design and create in the Makerspace!
PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW 3D PRINT REQUESTS UNTIL WE WORK THROUGH OUR BACKLOG.
Tue, Sep 01, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Franklin
Students in kindergarten through eighth grade can get help on their homework.
Tue, Sep 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Natomas - South Natomas Meeting Room
The South Natomas Library Book Group is reading Mrs. Christie at the Mystery Guild Library by Amanda Chapman for the month of September.
Tue, Sep 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
North Highlands - Antelope - North Highlands-Antelope Meeting Room
Practice speaking English in a small group with a trained facilitator. Topics of discussion include everyday life, local things to do, hobbies and more. Open to all levels. No registration required.
Wed, Sep 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Belle Cooledge - Belle Cooledge Meeting Room
Join us for Explore and Learn Playgroup, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together.
Wed, Sep 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bookmobile
Mobile Services brings the library to you. Visit us at one of our stops in your area to get a library card, use our free Wi-Fi service, borrow books, movies, and more.
Wed, Sep 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Arden - Dimick - Arden-Dimick Meeting Room
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Wed, Sep 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rancho Cordova - Rancho Cordova Meeting Room
Join us for Explore and Learn, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together.
Wed, Sep 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Sylvan Oaks - Sylvan Oaks Meeting Room
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Wed, Sep 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Southgate
Join us for Explore and Learn, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together.
Wed, Sep 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Valley Hi - North Laguna - Valley Hi-North Laguna Meeting Room
Join us for Explore and Learn, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together.
Wed, Sep 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
South Natomas - South Natomas Meeting Room
Join us for Explore and Learn, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together.
Wed, Sep 02, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Arden - Dimick - Arden-Dimick Meeting Room
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Wed, Sep 02, 2:30pm - 5:45pm
Central
Design and create in the Makerspace!
PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW 3D PRINT REQUESTS UNTIL WE WORK THROUGH OUR BACKLOG.
Wed, Sep 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Galt - Marian O. Lawrence
Practice speaking English in a friendly, small group led by a trained facilitator. All levels are welcome, including Beginners.
Wed, Sep 02, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central - Central Library 2nd Floor
Chess Club is a welcoming space for chess players of all levels to get together and play chess in person.
Wed, Sep 02, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Franklin
Students in kindergarten through eighth grade can get help on their homework.
Wed, Sep 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southgate - Southgate Meeting Room
Practice speaking English in a friendly, small group led by a trained facilitator. All levels are welcome, including Beginners.
Wed, Sep 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Highlands - Antelope - North Highlands-Antelope Meeting Room
Join us for Explore and Learn, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together.
Wed, Sep 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Colonial Heights - Colonial Heights Meeting Room
Discover engaging activities, enjoy light refreshments, and meet good company.
Thu, Sep 03, 10:00am - 11:30am
Robbie Waters Pocket - Greenhaven
Join us for Explore and Learn, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together.
Thu, Sep 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
North Highlands - Antelope - North Highlands-Antelope Meeting Room
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Thu, Sep 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Southgate - Southgate Meeting Room
Are you in need of housing or assistance? Housing and resource navigators are available at Southgate Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Thu, Sep 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite
Join us at the Pannell Meadowview Community Center for Baby Explore and Learn. Meet other parents and caregivers in your community while enjoying fun learning activities with your baby.
Thu, Sep 03, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Arcade
PLEASE NOTE: STARTING 7/28, WE WON'T BE ACCEPTING NEW 3D PRINT DROP-OFFS UNTIL WE WORK THROUGH OUR BACKLOG.
Thu, Sep 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Fair Oaks - Fair Oaks Meeting Room
Baby Storytime is designed to support early learning through shared singing, movement, book sharing, and bonding.
This program is for parents and caregivers with babies up to 18 months.
Cancelled
Thu, Sep 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
McKinley
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Thu, Sep 03, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Arden - Dimick - Arden-Dimick Meeting Room
Join art instructor, Deidre Trudeau, as she walks through the process of creating a painting to take home.
This event is full
Thu, Sep 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Offsite
Join us at the Pannell Meadowview Community Center for Explore and Learn, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together.
Thu, Sep 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Orangevale - Orangevale Library Jane Wise Meeting Room
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Thu, Sep 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
Offsite
During Carmichael Library's closure, join us at Carmichael Park for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Thu, Sep 03, 10:45am - 11:45am
Bookmobile
The Library's Mobile Services team will be at the Hart Senior Center! Visit us to get a library card, borrow books, movies, and more.
Thu, Sep 03, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Rancho Cordova - Rancho Cordova Meeting Room
Join us for our Adult Space: Games program to enjoy good company, refreshments, and games! We'll have card games and board games at the event for everyone to join in and use.
Thu, Sep 03, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Virtual
Practice speaking English in a friendly, small group with a trained facilitator. All levels welcome. Register with this link: https://forms.office.com/r/r44EHAD3KM. Or, email literacy@saclibrary.org.
Thu, Sep 03, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Belle Cooledge - Belle Cooledge Meeting Room
Meet other teens, and hang out in a space dedicated to you.
Thu, Sep 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Orangevale - Orangevale Library Jane Wise Meeting Room
Enjoy this computer game on our own library server! Participants should be aged 6 - 17; registration is encouraged.
This event is full
Thu, Sep 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Martin Luther King, Jr. Meeting Room
Manga, crafts and games for teens
Thu, Sep 03, 2:30pm - 5:45pm
Central
Design and create in the Makerspace!
PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW 3D PRINT REQUESTS UNTIL WE WORK THROUGH OUR BACKLOG.
Thu, Sep 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Valley Hi - North Laguna - Valley Hi-North Laguna Meeting Room
Discover engaging activities, enjoy light refreshments, and meet good company.
Thu, Sep 03, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Franklin
Students in kindergarten through eighth grade can get help on their homework.
Thu, Sep 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sylvan Oaks
Teens 13-18 can join us for a monthly screening of classic and contemporary anime. Meet other teens, make a craft based on a fandom, and have a snack. This event is free!
Thu, Sep 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arcade - Arcade Meeting Room
Join us the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month for a fun art project! All supplies will be provided. Designed for ages 8 and older. Registration recommended but not required.
Registration opens Thursday, August 27 2026 at 4:00pm
Thu, Sep 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual
Practice speaking English in a friendly, small group with a trained facilitator. All levels welcome. Register with this link: https://forms.office.com/r/r44EHAD3KM. Or, email literacy@saclibrary.org.
Fri, Sep 04, 9:30am - 11:00am
Offsite
Join us at the George Sim Community Center for Explore and Learn, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together.
Fri, Sep 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Belle Cooledge - Belle Cooledge Meeting Room
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Fri, Sep 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Franklin
Join us for Explore and Learn, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together.
Fri, Sep 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Galt - Marian O. Lawrence
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Fri, Sep 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
North Highlands - Antelope - North Highlands-Antelope Meeting Room
TBA
Fri, Sep 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rancho Cordova - Rancho Cordova Meeting Room
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Fri, Sep 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Sylvan Oaks - Sylvan Oaks Meeting Room
Baby Storytime is designed to support early learning through shared singing, movement, book sharing, and bonding.
This program is for parents and caregivers with babies up to 18 months.
Fri, Sep 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Southgate - Southgate Meeting Room
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Fri, Sep 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
South Natomas - South Natomas Meeting Room
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Fri, Sep 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Colonial Heights
Join us for Explore and Learn, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together.
Fri, Sep 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rio Linda
Join us for Explore and Learn, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together.
Fri, Sep 04, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central
Meet 1-on-1 with library staff to discuss your tech needs.
Fri, Sep 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Natomas - North Natomas Meeting Room
Learn and socialize at the library!
Fri, Sep 04, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Arden - Dimick - Arden-Dimick Meeting Room
Baby Storytime is designed to support early learning through shared singing, movement, book sharing, and bonding.
This program is for parents and caregivers with babies under 2.
Fri, Sep 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Robbie Waters Pocket - Greenhaven - Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Meeting Room
Beginning knitters are welcome to join in on the fun!
Fri, Sep 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Practice speaking English in a friendly, small group with a trained facilitator. All levels welcome. Register with this link: https://forms.office.com/r/r44EHAD3KM. Or, email literacy@saclibrary.org.
Fri, Sep 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southgate
Meet 1-on-1 with library staff to discuss your tech needs.
Fri, Sep 04, 2:30pm - 5:45pm
Central
Design and create in the Makerspace!
PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW 3D PRINT REQUESTS UNTIL WE WORK THROUGH OUR BACKLOG.
Fri, Sep 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Galt - Marian O. Lawrence
Practice speaking English in a friendly, small group led by a trained facilitator. All levels are welcome, including Beginners.
Fri, Sep 04, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
North Highlands - Antelope - North Highlands-Antelope Meeting Room
Explore both new and familiar artistic skills! Featured projects and materials vary, based on volunteer input. All are welcome whether you're feeling artsy or just want to pass the time with friends.
Fri, Sep 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
North Natomas - North Natomas Meeting Room
Kick off your school year by getting to know your library!
Fri, Sep 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arden - Dimick - Arden-Dimick Meeting Room
Join us to discuss anime and manga with other anime fans, play video games, enjoy anime-themed crafts and activities, and have a new special activity every month.
Fri, Sep 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central
Practice speaking English in a friendly, small group led by a trained facilitator. All levels are welcome, including Beginners.
Fri, Sep 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Valley Hi - North Laguna - Valley Hi-North Laguna Meeting Room
Practice speaking English in a friendly, small group led by a trained facilitator. All levels are welcome, including Beginners.
Fri, Sep 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Walnut Grove - Walnut Grove Meeting Room
The Walnut Grove Library is reading Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury.
Fri, Sep 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Martin Luther King, Jr. Meeting Room
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Sat, Sep 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Robbie Waters Pocket - Greenhaven - Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Meeting Room
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Sat, Sep 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Nonie Wetzel Courtland
Join us on the first Saturday of the month! Modified (chair assisted) Yoga led by Coach Sara. This program is supported by the Friends of the Nonie Wetzel Courtland Library.
Sat, Sep 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Franklin
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Sat, Sep 05, 10:00am - 5:45pm
Central
Design and create in the Makerspace!
PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW 3D PRINT REQUESTS UNTIL WE WORK THROUGH OUR BACKLOG.
Sat, Sep 05, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Arcade
PLEASE NOTE: STARTING 7/28, WE WON'T BE ACCEPTING NEW 3D PRINT DROP-OFFS UNTIL WE WORK THROUGH OUR BACKLOG.
Sat, Sep 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
North Natomas - North Natomas Meeting Room
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Sat, Sep 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Colonial Heights - Colonial Heights Meeting Room
Disfruta de cuentos, canciones, rimas y movimientos en español y en inglés.
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement in Spanish and English.
Sat, Sep 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Arden - Dimick - Arden-Dimick Meeting Room
A socializing style program intended for older adults.
Sat, Sep 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central - Central Library Kid's Place (Lower Level)
Baby Storytime is designed to support early learning through shared singing, movement, book sharing, and bonding.
Sat, Sep 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rancho Cordova - Rancho Cordova Meeting Room
Join us for vocabulary-driven stories and activities designed for children using or learning to use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).
Sat, Sep 05, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Sylvan Oaks - Sylvan Oaks Meeting Room
Shop gently used and donated books and materials at the Friends of the Library Book Sale.
Sat, Sep 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fair Oaks - Fair Oaks Meeting Room
The Fair Oaks Library is discussing We Survived the Night by Julian Brave NoiseCat.
Sat, Sep 05, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
North Highlands - Antelope
Meet 1-on-1 with library staff to discuss your tech needs.
Sat, Sep 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Robbie Waters Pocket - Greenhaven - Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Meeting Room
The Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library is reading The Book of Guilt by Catherine Chidgey.
Sat, Sep 05, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Orangevale
Learn more about genealogy with our volunteers from the Root Cellar Genealogical Society
Sat, Sep 05, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
North Highlands - Antelope - North Highlands-Antelope Meeting Room
Join us on the first Saturday of each month for our gaming social program for adults.
We'll provide the games and refreshments; you bring the conversation and the fun.
Sat, Sep 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Arcade - Arcade Meeting Room
Kick off spooky season early with fun crafts and games! Costumes encouraged but not required. This program is aimed at elementary-aged kids, but everyone is welcome.
Sat, Sep 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southgate - Southgate Meeting Room
Join us for a fun hour of drumming and dancing with Fenix Drum and Dance Company.
Sat, Sep 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Rio Linda
Spend the afternoon playing and building with LEGO® bricks! Bring your creativity, and we'll provide the LEGO® bricks.
Sat, Sep 05, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Orangevale
Need help with your family history? Root Cellar volunteers are ready to help with free individual 30 minute sessions at the Orangevale Library. Reserve your session at www.saclibrary.org/events
Sat, Sep 05, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Orangevale - Orangevale Study Room A
Need help with your family history? Root Cellar volunteers are ready to help with free individual 30 minute sessions at the Orangevale Library. Reserve your session at www.saclibrary.org/events
Sat, Sep 05, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Central - Central Library Kid's Place (Lower Level)
Disfruta de cuentos, canciones, rimas y movimientos en español y en inglés.
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement in Spanish and English.
Tue, Sep 08, 9:30am - 11:00am
Offsite
Join us at the South Sacramento Family Resource Center for Explore and Learn, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together.
Tue, Sep 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Southgate
Are you in need of housing or assistance? Housing and resource navigators are available at Southgate Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Tue, Sep 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Southgate - Southgate Meeting Room
Discover engaging activities, enjoy light refreshments, and meet good company.
Tue, Sep 08, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Arcade
PLEASE NOTE: STARTING 7/28, WE WON'T BE ACCEPTING NEW 3D PRINT DROP-OFFS UNTIL WE WORK THROUGH OUR BACKLOG.
Tue, Sep 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rancho Cordova - Rancho Cordova Meeting Room
Disfruta de cuentos, canciones, rimas y movimientos en español y en inglés.
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement in Spanish and English.
Tue, Sep 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Arcade - Arcade Meeting Room
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Tue, Sep 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Colonial Heights - Colonial Heights Meeting Room
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Tue, Sep 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central - Central Library Kid's Place (Lower Level)
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Tue, Sep 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Franklin
Join Erika Bartow from Good Vibes Yoga for a series on mindfulness and connection.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 1 2026 at 10:30am
Tue, Sep 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Orangevale
Join us for Explore and Learn, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together.
Tue, Sep 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ella K. McClatchy - McClatchy Library Meeting Room
Join us for Explore and Learn, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together.
Tue, Sep 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Natomas - North Natomas Meeting Room
Join us for Explore and Learn Playgroup, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together.
Tue, Sep 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Arden - Dimick - Arden-Dimick Meeting Room
Join us at the Arden-Dimick Library for a yoga series, featuring beginner friendly poses, breath work and other tools to help soothe nervous systems.
Tue, Sep 08, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Franklin
Students in kindergarten through eighth grade can get help on their homework.
Tue, Sep 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
North Highlands - Antelope - North Highlands-Antelope Meeting Room
Practice speaking English in a small group with a trained facilitator. Topics of discussion include everyday life, local things to do, hobbies and more. Open to all levels. No registration required.
Wed, Sep 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Belle Cooledge - Belle Cooledge Meeting Room
Join us for Explore and Learn Playgroup, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together.
Wed, Sep 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Arden - Dimick - Arden-Dimick Meeting Room
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Wed, Sep 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rancho Cordova - Rancho Cordova Meeting Room
Join us for Explore and Learn, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together.
Wed, Sep 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Sylvan Oaks - Sylvan Oaks Meeting Room
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Wed, Sep 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Southgate
Join us for Explore and Learn, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together.
Wed, Sep 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Valley Hi - North Laguna - Valley Hi-North Laguna Meeting Room
Join us for Explore and Learn, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together.
Wed, Sep 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
South Natomas - South Natomas Meeting Room
Join us for Explore and Learn, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together.
Wed, Sep 09, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Arden - Dimick - Arden-Dimick Meeting Room
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Wed, Sep 09, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
North Highlands - Antelope - North Highlands-Antelope Meeting Room
Discover engaging activities, enjoy light refreshments and meet new people.
Wed, Sep 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rio Linda
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month for games, crafts, hanging out with other teens, and of course, books!
Wed, Sep 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Galt - Marian O. Lawrence
Practice speaking English in a friendly, small group led by a trained facilitator. All levels are welcome, including Beginners.
Wed, Sep 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Nonie Wetzel Courtland
Join us while we explore different STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities and projects. Every 2nd Wednesday of the month.
Wed, Sep 09, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central - Central Library 2nd Floor
Chess Club is a welcoming space for chess players of all levels to get together and play chess in person.
Wed, Sep 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Franklin
Meet other teens, and hang out in a space dedicated to you.
Wed, Sep 09, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Franklin
Students in kindergarten through eighth grade can get help on their homework.
Wed, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southgate - Southgate Meeting Room
Practice speaking English in a friendly, small group led by a trained facilitator. All levels are welcome, including Beginners.
Wed, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Highlands - Antelope - North Highlands-Antelope Meeting Room
Join us for Explore and Learn, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together.
Wed, Sep 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Orangevale - Orangevale Library Jane Wise Meeting Room
Do you want a say in what the library does for teens? Want to earn volunteer credit or gain leadership skills? Join the Teen Advisory Board to do all of that and make new friends at the same time.
Wed, Sep 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Offsite
Calling all young adult readers (and those still young at heart!). The Library AF book group meets the second Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Sacramento LGBT Center (2031 K St).
Cancelled
Thu, Sep 10, 10:00am - 11:30am
Robbie Waters Pocket - Greenhaven
Join us for Explore and Learn, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together.
Cancelled
Thu, Sep 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
North Highlands - Antelope
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Thu, Sep 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Southgate - Southgate Meeting Room
Are you in need of housing or assistance? Housing and resource navigators are available at Southgate Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Cancelled
Thu, Sep 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite
Join us at the Pannell Meadowview Community Center for Baby Explore and Learn. Meet other parents and caregivers in your community while enjoying fun learning activities with your baby.
Thu, Sep 10, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Arcade
PLEASE NOTE: STARTING 7/28, WE WON'T BE ACCEPTING NEW 3D PRINT DROP-OFFS UNTIL WE WORK THROUGH OUR BACKLOG.
Cancelled
Thu, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Fair Oaks
Baby Storytime is designed to support early learning through shared singing, movement, book sharing, and bonding.
This program is for parents and caregivers with babies up to 18 months.
Cancelled
Thu, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
McKinley
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Cancelled
Thu, Sep 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Offsite
Join us at the Pannell Meadowview Community Center for Explore and Learn, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together.
Cancelled
Thu, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Orangevale
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Thu, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
Offsite
During Carmichael Library's closure, join us at Carmichael Park for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Cancelled
Thu, Sep 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm
North Highlands - Antelope
Meet 1-on-1 with library staff to discuss your tech needs.
Thu, Sep 10, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Virtual
Practice speaking English in a friendly, small group with a trained facilitator. All levels welcome. Register with this link: https://forms.office.com/r/r44EHAD3KM. Or, email literacy@saclibrary.org.
Thu, Sep 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Belle Cooledge - Belle Cooledge Meeting Room
Meet other teens, and hang out in a space dedicated to you.
Thu, Sep 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Martin Luther King, Jr. Meeting Room
Manga, crafts and games for teens
Thu, Sep 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Fair Oaks - Fair Oaks Meeting Room
Come study, hang out, meet other teens in a space dedicated to you. Snacks provided, bring a friend!
Thu, Sep 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Valley Hi - North Laguna - Valley Hi-North Laguna Meeting Room
Discover engaging activities, enjoy light refreshments, and meet good company.
Thu, Sep 10, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Robbie Waters Pocket - Greenhaven - Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Meeting Room
Learn about Color Theory with professional artist Jennifer Peart.
Thu, Sep 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Natomas
Meet other teens and hang out in a space dedicated to you.
Thu, Sep 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Arcade - Arcade Meeting Room
Kids are invited to practice their skills by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog (and their handler). Attendees may bring a book to read or choose one at the Library.
Thu, Sep 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Arden - Dimick - Arden-Dimick Meeting Room
Join us every second Thursday at 3:30 pm to explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM).
This program is designed for school aged children, ages 5-12.
Thu, Sep 10, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Franklin
Students in kindergarten through eighth grade can get help on their homework.
Thu, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Highlands - Antelope - North Highlands-Antelope Meeting Room
Make your own marble maze with an assortment of recycled materials. Free admission.
Thu, Sep 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central - Central Library 2nd Floor
Bring a fiber art project you are currently working on or find a new activity to explore!
Thu, Sep 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual
Practice speaking English in a friendly, small group with a trained facilitator. All levels welcome. Register with this link: https://forms.office.com/r/r44EHAD3KM. Or, email literacy@saclibrary.org.
Fri, Sep 11, 9:30am - 11:00am
Offsite
Join us at the George Sim Community Center for Explore and Learn, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together.
Fri, Sep 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Belle Cooledge - Belle Cooledge Meeting Room
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Fri, Sep 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Franklin
Join us for Explore and Learn, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together.
Fri, Sep 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Galt - Marian O. Lawrence
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Fri, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rancho Cordova - Rancho Cordova Meeting Room
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Fri, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Sylvan Oaks - Sylvan Oaks Meeting Room
Baby Storytime is designed to support early learning through shared singing, movement, book sharing, and bonding.
This program is for parents and caregivers with babies up to 18 months.
Fri, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Southgate - Southgate Meeting Room
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Fri, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
South Natomas
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Fri, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Colonial Heights
Join us for Explore and Learn, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together.
Fri, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
North Natomas - North Natomas Meeting Room
Experience the joy of creating art, experimenting with science, or completing a craft in a welcoming space designed for teens (16+) and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Fri, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rio Linda
Join us for Explore and Learn, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together.
Fri, Sep 11, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central
Meet 1-on-1 with library staff to discuss your tech needs.
Fri, Sep 11, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Arden - Dimick - Arden-Dimick Meeting Room
Baby Storytime is designed to support early learning through shared singing, movement, book sharing, and bonding.
This program is for parents and caregivers with babies under 2.
Fri, Sep 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Robbie Waters Pocket - Greenhaven - Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Meeting Room
Beginning knitters are welcome to join in on the fun!
Fri, Sep 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Practice speaking English in a friendly, small group with a trained facilitator. All levels welcome. Register with this link: https://forms.office.com/r/r44EHAD3KM. Or, email literacy@saclibrary.org.
Fri, Sep 11, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Sylvan Oaks - Sylvan Oaks Meeting Room
Join us every second Friday at 1:30 p.m. for a classic movie. Refreshments provided by the Friends of Sylvan Oaks Library.
Fri, Sep 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southgate
Meet 1-on-1 with library staff to discuss your tech needs.
Fri, Sep 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Galt - Marian O. Lawrence
Practice speaking English in a friendly, small group led by a trained facilitator. All levels are welcome, including Beginners.
Fri, Sep 11, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
North Highlands - Antelope - North Highlands-Antelope Meeting Room
Help with general support tasks & projects, while getting to know & use your local library!
Fri, Sep 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Orangevale - Orangevale Library Jane Wise Meeting Room
Kids are invited to practice their skills by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog (and their handler). Attendees may bring a book to read or choose one at the Library.
Fri, Sep 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Fair Oaks - Fair Oaks Meeting Room
Join us while we explore different STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities and projects.
Fri, Sep 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Valley Hi - North Laguna - Valley Hi-North Laguna Meeting Room
Practice speaking English in a friendly, small group led by a trained facilitator. All levels are welcome, including Beginners.
Fri, Sep 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Isleton
Meet other teens and hang out in a space dedicated for you!
Fri, Sep 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Franklin
Do you want a say in what the library does for teens? Want to earn volunteer credit or gain leadership skills? Join the Teen Advisory Board to do all of that and make new friends at the same time.
Fri, Sep 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Martin Luther King, Jr. Meeting Room
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Sat, Sep 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Robbie Waters Pocket - Greenhaven - Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Meeting Room
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Sat, Sep 12, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Orangevale - Orangevale Library Jane Wise Meeting Room
Use your imagination and all kinds of mixed media to create a free-style art journal. Both inexperienced and lack of talent are welcome!
Sat, Sep 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Isleton
Join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month for Adult Book Group discussion! We read a new book each month, grab a copy at the Isleton Library!
Sat, Sep 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Franklin
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Sat, Sep 12, 10:00am - 11:30am
Sylvan Oaks - Sylvan Oaks Meeting Room
The Sylvan Oaks Library is reading The Correspondent.
Sat, Sep 12, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Arcade
PLEASE NOTE: STARTING 7/28, WE WON'T BE ACCEPTING NEW 3D PRINT DROP-OFFS UNTIL WE WORK THROUGH OUR BACKLOG.
Cancelled
Sat, Sep 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm
North Highlands - Antelope
A monthly session to learn basic computer skills. Perfect for beginners looking to build confidence with everyday technology.
Sat, Sep 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
North Natomas - North Natomas Meeting Room
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Sat, Sep 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Colonial Heights - Colonial Heights Meeting Room
Disfruta de cuentos, canciones, rimas y movimientos en español y en inglés.
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement in Spanish and English.
Sat, Sep 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central - Central Library Kid's Place (Lower Level)
Baby Storytime is designed to support early learning through shared singing, movement, book sharing, and bonding.
Sat, Sep 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Ella K. McClatchy
Read classic books slowly and meet to discuss the scheduled reading along the way.
Sat, Sep 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Virtual - Virtual Room 1
Read classic books slowly and meet to discuss the scheduled reading along the way.
Sat, Sep 12, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Arcade - Arcade Meeting Room
Join us to make a beautiful beaded necklace. All supplies will be provided. This program is open to ages 16 and up and free registration is required.
Sat, Sep 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fair Oaks - Fair Oaks Meeting Room
Discover engaging activities, enjoy light refreshments, and meet good company.
Sat, Sep 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Valley Hi - North Laguna - Valley Hi-North Laguna Meeting Room
Join us while we explore culture and art through creative activities, projects, and presentations inspired by our diverse Sacramento communities.
Sat, Sep 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rio Linda
Join us for a discussion of all things books (tv, and movies...)
Sat, Sep 12, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Franklin
Teens are invited to join us for a series of free workshops aimed to bolster important life skills (i.e. personal finance, health, safety) needed for Life After High School. Each session is different.
Sat, Sep 12, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Virtual - Virtual Room 1
The "Between the Covers" romance book group invites romance readers to join us to discuss a delightfully diverse collection of romance novels on the second Saturday of the month at 1 p.m.
Sat, Sep 12, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
North Highlands - Antelope - North Highlands-Antelope Meeting Room
Anniversary
Cancelled
Sat, Sep 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
North Highlands - Antelope
Meet up with fellow readers in a relaxed, welcoming setting. All reading is good reading, and all books are welcome!
Sat, Sep 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southgate - Southgate Meeting Room
Interactive natural history and facts about the birds of prey living in and around the Pacific Flyway.
Sat, Sep 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Arden - Dimick - Arden-Dimick Meeting Room
Come enjoy games, crafts and conversation in American Sign Language.
Sat, Sep 12, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Sylvan Oaks - Sylvan Oaks Meeting Room
Explore different art mediums and practices at the library!
Sat, Sep 12, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
North Natomas - North Natomas Meeting Room
Join us on the 2nd Saturday for LEGO® brick building. We'll provide the LEGO® bricks. You provide the creativity.
Sat, Sep 12, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Central - Central Library Kid's Place (Lower Level)
Disfruta de cuentos, canciones, rimas y movimientos en español y en inglés.
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement in Spanish and English.
Sat, Sep 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Arcade - Arcade Meeting Room
Drop-in volunteer hours! On the second and fourth Saturday of every month, teen participants will work on a variety of projects to support the library.
Sat, Sep 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Virtual Room 1
Do you want a say in what the library does for teens? Want to earn volunteer credit or gain leadership skills? Join the Teen Advisory Board to do all of that and make new friends at the same time.
Sat, Sep 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rancho Cordova - Rancho Cordova Meeting Room
Practice speaking English in a friendly, small group led by a trained facilitator. All levels are welcome, including Beginners.
Mon, Sep 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Offsite
Join us at the Hagginwood Community Center for Explore and Learn, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together
Tue, Sep 15, 9:30am - 11:00am
Offsite
Join us at the South Sacramento Family Resource Center for Explore and Learn, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together.
Tue, Sep 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Southgate
Are you in need of housing or assistance? Housing and resource navigators are available at Southgate Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Tue, Sep 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Southgate - Southgate Meeting Room
Discover engaging activities, enjoy light refreshments, and meet good company.
Tue, Sep 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bookmobile
The library's Mobile Services team will be at El Hogar Mariposa! Visit us to get a library card, borrow books, movies, and more.
Tue, Sep 15, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Arcade
PLEASE NOTE: STARTING 7/28, WE WON'T BE ACCEPTING NEW 3D PRINT DROP-OFFS UNTIL WE WORK THROUGH OUR BACKLOG.
Tue, Sep 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rancho Cordova - Rancho Cordova Meeting Room
Disfruta de cuentos, canciones, rimas y movimientos en español y en inglés.
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement in Spanish and English.
Tue, Sep 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Arcade - Arcade Meeting Room
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Tue, Sep 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Colonial Heights - Colonial Heights Meeting Room
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Tue, Sep 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Central - Central Library Kid's Place (Lower Level)
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Tue, Sep 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Franklin - Franklin Meeting Room
Join Erika Bartow from Good Vibes Yoga for this series on mindfulness and connection.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 8 2026 at 11:30am
Tue, Sep 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Orangevale
Join us for Explore and Learn, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together.
Tue, Sep 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ella K. McClatchy - McClatchy Library Meeting Room
Join us for Explore and Learn, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together.
Tue, Sep 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Robbie Waters Pocket - Greenhaven - Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Meeting Room
Play games and meet new people!
Tue, Sep 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Natomas - North Natomas Meeting Room
Join us for Explore and Learn Playgroup, a program with fun learning activities for young children and their caregivers to meet others and play together.
Tue, Sep 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Arden - Dimick - Arden-Dimick Meeting Room
Join us at the Arden-Dimick Library for a yoga series, featuring beginner friendly poses, breath work and other tools to help soothe nervous systems.
Tue, Sep 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Rancho Cordova - Rancho Cordova Meeting Room
The Rancho Cordova Library is reading The Secret Lives of Murderers' Wives by Elizabeth Arnott.
Tue, Sep 15, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Franklin
Students in kindergarten through eighth grade can get help on their homework.
Tue, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Natomas - North Natomas Meeting Room
Do you want a say in what the library does for teens? Want to earn volunteer credit or gain leadership skills? Join the Teen Advisory Board to do all of that and make new friends at the same time.
Tue, Sep 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
North Highlands - Antelope - North Highlands-Antelope Meeting Room
Practice speaking English in a small group with a trained facilitator. Topics of discussion include everyday life, local things to do, hobbies and more. Open to all levels. No registration required.