Words Take Wing
featuring author Renée Watson
Tuesday, February 24
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join Sacramento Public Library and UC Davis School of Education for Words Take Wing: Honoring Diversity in Children's Literature with author Renée Watson.
Renée Watson is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, and winner of the 2026 Newbery Medal for her novel All the Blues in the Sky. Over the past decade she has authored twenty books for young readers, which have collectively sold more than a million copies. She received a Coretta Scott King Award and a Newbery Honor for her novel Piecing Me Together and high praise for 1619 Project: Born on the Water, co-written with Nikole Hannah-Jones. Her debut adult novel, skin & bones, was published in May 2024. Watson is on the Council of Writers for the National Writing Project and is a member of the Academy of American Poets’ Education Advisory Council. She splits her time between Portland, Oregon and New York City.
Books will be available for sale courtesy of our bookseller partner A Seat at the Table Books, and the author will sign copies immediately following their remarks.
ASL interpretation will be provided.
AGE GROUP: | Teens | Kids | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Reading | Authors & Speakers |
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Phone: 916-264-2920
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Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal.
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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 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Nonie Wetzel Courtland
Join us at Nonie Wetzel Courtland library for Chair Based Yoga with Coach Sara Swafford. Saturday August 1st at 10 am!
Cancelled
Sat, Aug 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Galt - Marian O. Lawrence
Animals at the Library!
Sat, Aug 01, 10:00am - 5:45pm
Central
Create your concept with advanced tools to create music, designs, and 3D objects.
Sat, Aug 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.
Cancelled
Sat, Aug 01, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Arden - Dimick
A socializing style program intended for older adults.
Sat, Aug 01, 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 01, 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 01, 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 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
McKinley
Everyone, especially those with young children ages 0-5, can enjoy a free paleta (popsicle) while listening to live music in English and Spanish.
Sat, Aug 01, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Rio Linda
Learn to cook a new recipe in this hands on, engaging demonstration presented by the Health Education Council.
Sat, Aug 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fair Oaks - Fair Oaks Meeting Room
The Fair Oaks Library is discussing Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space by Adam Higginbotham
Sat, Aug 01, 11:00am - 12:30pm
North Highlands - Antelope - North Highlands-Antelope Meeting Room
Join us to connect with your community!
This event is full
Sat, Aug 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Robbie Waters Pocket - Greenhaven - Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Meeting Room
The Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library is reading The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Kiran Desai.
Sat, Aug 01, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Orangevale
Learn more about genealogy with our volunteers from the Root Cellar Genealogical Society
Sat, Aug 01, 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, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southgate - Southgate Meeting Room
Join us while we explore different STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities and projects.
Sat, Aug 01, 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
This event is full
Sat, Aug 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Sacramento - Hagginwood
Get ready for a session of hands-on exploration of sound and music! Activities include instrument exploration, take-home sound bracelets, wind tunnel with bell scarves, and draw the beat!
Sat, Aug 01, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Robbie Waters Pocket - Greenhaven - Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven 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.
Sat, Aug 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Carmichael - Carmichael Meeting Room
This month's activity: Origami
Sat, Aug 01, 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, Aug 01, 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.
Mon, Aug 03, 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 04, 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 04, 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, Aug 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Southgate - Southgate Meeting Room
Discover engaging activities, enjoy light refreshments, and meet good company.
Cancelled
Tue, Aug 04, 10:00am - 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, Aug 04, 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 04, 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, Aug 04, 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 04, 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 04, 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 04, 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 04, 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 04, 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 04, 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 04, 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 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Arcade - Arcade Meeting Room
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal. Stay afterward for a craft activity.
Tue, Aug 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Carmichael - Carmichael Meeting Room
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal.
Tue, Aug 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Fair Oaks - Fair Oaks Meeting Room
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal.
Tue, Aug 04, 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 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
South Natomas - South Natomas Meeting Room
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal.
Tue, Aug 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Rancho Cordova - Rancho Cordova Meeting Room
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal.
Tue, Aug 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Colonial Heights - Colonial Heights Meeting Room
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal.
Tue, Aug 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Sylvan Oaks - Sylvan Oaks Meeting Room
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal.
Tue, Aug 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Southgate
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal.
Tue, Aug 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Del Paso Heights
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal.
Tue, Aug 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Rio Linda
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal.
Tue, Aug 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Valley Hi - North Laguna - Valley Hi-North Laguna Meeting Room
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal.
Tue, Aug 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
North Highlands - Antelope - North Highlands-Antelope Meeting Room
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal.
Tue, Aug 04, 12:30pm - 5:45pm
Central
Create your concept with advanced tools to create music, designs, and 3D objects.
Tue, Aug 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Robbie Waters Pocket - Greenhaven - Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Meeting Room
Play games and meet new people!
Tue, Aug 04, 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 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Natomas - South Natomas Meeting Room
The South Natomas Library Book Group is reading To the Moon and Back by Eliana Ramage for the month of August.
Tue, Aug 04, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Bookmobile
The Library's Mobile Services team will be at the Sam & Bonnie Pannell Community Center for National Night Out. Visit us to get a library card, borrow books, movies and more.
Tue, Aug 04, 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 05, 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 05, 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 05, 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, Aug 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.
Cancelled
Wed, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Arden - Dimick
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Wed, Aug 05, 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 05, 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 05, 10:30am - 11:15am
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 05, 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 05, 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 05, 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 05, 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 05, 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.
Cancelled
Wed, Aug 05, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Arden - Dimick
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Wed, Aug 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Arcade - Arcade Meeting Room
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal. Stay afterward for a craft activity.
Wed, Aug 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Carmichael - Carmichael Meeting Room
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal.
Wed, Aug 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Fair Oaks - Fair Oaks Meeting Room
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal.
Wed, Aug 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
South Natomas - South Natomas Meeting Room
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal.
Wed, Aug 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Rancho Cordova - Rancho Cordova Meeting Room
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal.
Wed, Aug 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Colonial Heights - Colonial Heights Meeting Room
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal.
Wed, Aug 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Sylvan Oaks - Sylvan Oaks Meeting Room
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal.
Wed, Aug 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Southgate
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal.
Wed, Aug 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Del Paso Heights
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal.
Wed, Aug 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Rio Linda
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal.
Wed, Aug 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Valley Hi - North Laguna - Valley Hi-North Laguna Meeting Room
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal.
Wed, Aug 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
North Highlands - Antelope - North Highlands-Antelope Meeting Room
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal.
Wed, Aug 05, 12:30pm - 5:45pm
Central
Create your concept with advanced tools to create music, designs, and 3D objects.
Wed, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Fair Oaks
Job research assistance and interview coaching will be provided by PRIDE Industries at no cost.
Wed, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Carmichael - Carmichael Meeting Room
Meet other parents and caregivers in your community while enjoying fun learning activities with your baby.
Wed, Aug 05, 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 05, 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 05, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Arcade - Arcade Meeting Room
We turn up the lights and turn down the sound for an experience that is built to welcome all individuals to the movies.
Wed, Aug 05, 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 05, 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 05, 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 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Franklin
Join us for a special STEAM presentation by the Sacramento Children's Museum.
Wed, Aug 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Colonial Heights - Colonial Heights Meeting Room
Discover engaging activities, enjoy light refreshments, and meet good company.
Thu, Aug 06, 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 06, 10:00am - 10:50am
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 06, 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 06, 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.
Thu, Aug 06, 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 06, 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 06, 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 06, 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 06, 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 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
Carmichael
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Thu, Aug 06, 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 06, 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, Aug 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Arcade - Arcade Meeting Room
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal. Stay afterward for a craft activity.
Thu, Aug 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Carmichael - Carmichael Meeting Room
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal.
Thu, Aug 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Fair Oaks - Fair Oaks Meeting Room
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal.
Thu, Aug 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
South Natomas - South Natomas Meeting Room
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal.
Thu, Aug 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Rancho Cordova - Rancho Cordova Meeting Room
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal.
Thu, Aug 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Colonial Heights - Colonial Heights Meeting Room
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal.
Thu, Aug 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Sylvan Oaks - Sylvan Oaks Meeting Room
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal.
Thu, Aug 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Southgate
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal.
Thu, Aug 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Del Paso Heights
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal.
Thu, Aug 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Rio Linda
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal.
Thu, Aug 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Valley Hi - North Laguna - Valley Hi-North Laguna Meeting Room
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal.
Thu, Aug 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
North Highlands - Antelope - North Highlands-Antelope Meeting Room
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal.
Thu, Aug 06, 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 06, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
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, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Highlands - Antelope - North Highlands-Antelope Meeting Room
Explore chemical reactions in the fun-filled process of making slime.
Thu, Aug 06, 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.
Thu, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Galt - Marian O. Lawrence
Join us while we explore different STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities and projects.
Thu, Aug 06, 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, Aug 06, 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 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Belle Cooledge - Belle Cooledge Meeting Room
West Coast Falconry brings the ancient art and history of falconry to the library with live birds of prey and expert insights into how people and raptors have partnered for thousands of years.
Thu, Aug 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Carmichael - Carmichael 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, Aug 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Franklin
Want to earn volunteer hours, build leadership skills, meet and collaborate with fellow teens in the community to develop programming/events and so much more? Then join Franklin's Teen Advisory Board!
Thu, Aug 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sylvan Oaks - Sylvan Oaks Meeting Room
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, Aug 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Sacramento - Hagginwood
Discover engaging activities, enjoy light refreshments, and meet good company.
Thu, Aug 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Ella K. McClatchy - McClatchy Library Meeting Room
Learn the basics of embroidery to update your tote bag with a DIY flair!
This event is full
Thu, Aug 06, 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, Aug 07, 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 07, 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 07, 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 07, 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.
Rescheduled
Fri, Aug 07, 10:00am - 6:00pm
New date Friday, August 07, 2:30pm - 6:00pm
Arcade
PLEASE NOTE: STARTING 7/28, WE WON'T BE ACCEPTING NEW 3D PRINT DROP-OFFS UNTIL WE WORK THROUGH OUR BACKLOG.
Fri, Aug 07, 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 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
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 07, 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 07, 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 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
New date Wednesday, August 05, 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 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Arcade
Learn to use the website Tinkercad to design a simple 3D bookmark. Then print it on our Bambu 3D printers. Free registration is required.
Fri, Aug 07, 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 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central
Meet 1-on-1 with library staff to discuss your tech needs.
Cancelled
Fri, Aug 07, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Arden - Dimick
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 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Arcade - Arcade Meeting Room
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal. Stay afterward for a craft activity.
Fri, Aug 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Carmichael - Carmichael Meeting Room
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal.
Fri, Aug 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Fair Oaks - Fair Oaks Meeting Room
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal.
Fri, Aug 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
South Natomas - South Natomas Meeting Room
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal.
Fri, Aug 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Rancho Cordova - Rancho Cordova Meeting Room
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal.
Fri, Aug 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Colonial Heights - Colonial Heights Meeting Room
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal.
Fri, Aug 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Sylvan Oaks - Sylvan Oaks Meeting Room
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal.
Fri, Aug 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Southgate
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal.
Fri, Aug 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Del Paso Heights
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal.
Fri, Aug 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Rio Linda
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal.
Fri, Aug 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Valley Hi - North Laguna - Valley Hi-North Laguna Meeting Room
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal.
Fri, Aug 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
North Highlands - Antelope - North Highlands-Antelope Meeting Room
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal.
Fri, Aug 07, 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 07, 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 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southgate
Meet 1-on-1 with library staff to discuss your tech needs.
Fri, Aug 07, 2:30pm - 5:45pm
Central
Create your concept with advanced tools to create music, designs, and 3D objects.
Fri, Aug 07, 2:30pm - 6:00pm
Arcade
PLEASE NOTE: STARTING 7/28, WE WON'T BE ACCEPTING NEW 3D PRINT DROP-OFFS UNTIL WE WORK THROUGH OUR BACKLOG.
Fri, Aug 07, 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 07, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
North Highlands - Antelope - North Highlands-Antelope Meeting Room
One person?s trash is another?s infinite possibility! Explore the use of recycled & repurposed materials with an emphasis on DIY ethics & aesthetics in this special summer series.
Fri, Aug 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Carmichael - Carmichael Meeting Room
Practice speaking English in a friendly, small group led by a trained facilitator. All levels are welcome, including Beginners.
Cancelled
Fri, Aug 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arden - Dimick
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, Aug 07, 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, Aug 07, 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, Aug 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Sacramento - Hagginwood
Join us while we explore different STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities and projects.
Cancelled
Fri, Aug 07, 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 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Walnut Grove - Walnut Grove Meeting Room
The Walnut Grove Library is reading Theo of Golden by Allen Levi.
Sat, Aug 08, 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 08, 10:00am - 11:30am
Sylvan Oaks - Sylvan Oaks Meeting Room
Join us for a friendly chat over one book selected for each month.
Sat, Aug 08, 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, Aug 08, 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 08, 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, Aug 08, 10:00am - 5:45pm
Central
Create your concept with advanced tools to create music, designs, and 3D objects.
Sat, Aug 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.
Sat, Aug 08, 10:30am - 12:00pm
North Highlands - Antelope - North Highlands-Antelope Meeting Room
A monthly session to learn basic computer skills. Perfect for beginners looking to build confidence with everyday technology.
Sat, Aug 08, 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 08, 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 08, 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 08, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Ella K. McClatchy
Read classic books slowly and meet to discuss the scheduled reading along the way.
Sat, Aug 08, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Virtual - Virtual Room 1
Read classic books slowly and meet to discuss the scheduled reading along the way.
Sat, Aug 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fair Oaks - Fair Oaks Meeting Room
Discover engaging activities, enjoy light refreshments, and meet good company.
Sat, Aug 08, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Arcade - Arcade Meeting Room
Join us for a simple embroidery project with Tabitha March of Original Threadster! All skill levels are welcome, no experience necessary.
This event is full
Sat, Aug 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Del Paso Heights
Discover engaging activities, enjoy light refreshments, and meet good company.
Sat, Aug 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Carmichael - Carmichael Meeting Room
You will learn about owls from a wildlife expert and get a chance to meet live owls!
Sat, Aug 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rio Linda
Join us for a discussion of all things books (tv, and movies...)
Sat, Aug 08, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
North Highlands - Antelope
Meet 1-on-1 with library staff to discuss your tech needs.
Sat, Aug 08, 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, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rancho Cordova - Rancho Cordova Meeting Room
Join us while we explore different STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities and projects on the second Saturday of the month at 2 p.m.
Sat, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
North Highlands - Antelope - North Highlands-Antelope Meeting Room
Meet up with fellow readers in a relaxed, welcoming setting. All reading is good reading, and all books are welcome!
Sat, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southgate - Southgate Meeting Room
Join us while we explore different STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities and projects.
Sat, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Colonial Heights - Colonial Heights Meeting Room
Join us for a fun hour of drumming and dancing with Fenix Drum and Dance Company.
Sat, Aug 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Arden - Dimick - Arden-Dimick Meeting Room
Come enjoy games, crafts and conversation in American Sign Language.
Sat, Aug 08, 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, Aug 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Sylvan Oaks - Sylvan Oaks Meeting Room
Second Saturdays are for creating art!
Sat, Aug 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Franklin
Spend a fun-filled afternoon with us while we create something amazing during our Crafternoon program.
Sat, Aug 08, 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 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Carmichael - Carmichael 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.
Mon, Aug 10, 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 11, 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 11, 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, Aug 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Southgate - Southgate Meeting Room
Discover engaging activities, enjoy light refreshments, and meet good company.
Tue, Aug 11, 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 11, 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 11, 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 11, 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 11, 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 11, 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 11, 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 11, 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 11, 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 11, 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 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Fair Oaks - Fair Oaks Meeting Room
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal.
Tue, Aug 11, 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 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Southgate
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal.
Tue, Aug 11, 12:30pm - 5:45pm
Central
Create your concept with advanced tools to create music, designs, and 3D objects.
Tue, Aug 11, 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 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Carmichael - Carmichael Meeting Room
Are you bird curious? Join us in welcoming author Aaron Haiman as he talks about how important the Delta is for sustainability and biodiversity in our area.
Tue, Aug 11, 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 12, 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 12, 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 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
Wed, Aug 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Arden - Dimick
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Wed, Aug 12, 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 12, 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 12, 10:30am - 11:15am
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 12, 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 12, 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 12, 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 12, 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 12, 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.
Cancelled
Wed, Aug 12, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Arden - Dimick
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Wed, Aug 12, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
North Highlands - Antelope - North Highlands-Antelope Meeting Room
Recharge your devices at the North Highlands-Antelope Library.
Wed, Aug 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Fair Oaks - Fair Oaks Meeting Room
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal.
Wed, Aug 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Southgate
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal.
Wed, Aug 12, 12:30pm - 5:45pm
Central
Create your concept with advanced tools to create music, designs, and 3D objects.
Wed, Aug 12, 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 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Carmichael - Carmichael Meeting Room
Meet other parents and caregivers in your community while enjoying fun learning activities with your baby.
Wed, Aug 12, 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 12, 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 12, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Arcade - Arcade Meeting Room
We turn up the lights and turn down the sound for an experience that is built to welcome all individuals to the movies.
Wed, Aug 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 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 12, 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 12, 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 12, 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).
Thu, Aug 13, 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 13, 10:00am - 10:50am
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 13, 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 13, 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.
Thu, Aug 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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.
Rescheduled
Thu, Aug 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
New date Thursday, August 13, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Arden - Dimick
Join art instructor, Deidre Trudeau, as she walks through the process of creating a painting to take home.
Cancelled
Thu, Aug 13, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Arden - Dimick
Join art instructor, Deidre Trudeau, as she walks through the process of creating a painting to take home.
Cancelled
Thu, Aug 13, 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 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
Carmichael - Carmichael Meeting Room
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Thu, Aug 13, 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 13, 11:00am - 1:00pm
North Highlands - Antelope
Meet 1-on-1 with library staff to discuss your tech needs.
Thu, Aug 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Fair Oaks - Fair Oaks Meeting Room
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal.
Thu, Aug 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Southgate
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal.
Thu, Aug 13, 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 13, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Belle Cooledge - Belle Cooledge Meeting Room
Meet other teens, and hang out in a space dedicated to you.
Thu, Aug 13, 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 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Carmichael - Carmichael 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, Aug 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Natomas
Meet other teens and hang out in a space dedicated to you.
Thu, Aug 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Sacramento - Hagginwood
Discover engaging activities, enjoy light refreshments, and meet good company.
Thu, Aug 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Robbie Waters Pocket - Greenhaven - Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Meeting Room
Learn the basics of embroidery to update your tote bag with a DIY flair!
This event is full
Thu, Aug 13, 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, Aug 14, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
The Library's Mobile Services team will be at the Sacramento Zoo for their Community Day! Visit us to get a library card, checkout animal books, do a craft activity, and more!
Fri, Aug 14, 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 14, 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 14, 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 14, 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.
Cancelled
Fri, Aug 14, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Arden - Dimick
Bring a teddy bear or other stuffed animal for an overnight sleepover at the Arden-Dimick Library!
Fri, Aug 14, 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.
Fri, Aug 14, 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 14, 10:30am - 11:15am
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 14, 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 14, 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 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
New date Wednesday, August 12, 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 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
North Natomas - North Natomas Meeting Room
Learn how to make your own bubbles! We?ll play with the science of bubble making and use bubbles to paint our imaginations.
Fri, Aug 14, 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 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central
Meet 1-on-1 with library staff to discuss your tech needs.
Cancelled
Fri, Aug 14, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Arden - Dimick
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 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Fair Oaks - Fair Oaks Meeting Room
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal.
Fri, Aug 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Southgate
Join us for Lunch at the Library, where youth 18 and under can have a free meal.
Fri, Aug 14, 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 14, 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 14, 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, Aug 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southgate
Meet 1-on-1 with library staff to discuss your tech needs.
Fri, Aug 14, 2:30pm - 5:45pm
Central
Create your concept with advanced tools to create music, designs, and 3D objects.
Fri, Aug 14, 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 14, 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, Aug 14, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
North Highlands - Antelope - North Highlands-Antelope Meeting Room
Stop in to watch a movie with friends, old & new!
Cancelled
Fri, Aug 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arden - Dimick
Want to have a say in what the Arden-Dimick Library does for teens and earn volunteer credit for school? Come join our TAB and help plan programs and events! Open to teenagers 13-18.
Fri, Aug 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Carmichael - Carmichael Meeting Room
Practice speaking English in a friendly, small group led by a trained facilitator. All levels are welcome, including Beginners.
Cancelled
Fri, Aug 14, 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!
Sat, Aug 15, 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 15, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Belle Cooledge - Belle Cooledge Meeting Room
Shop gently used and donated books and materials at the Friends of the Library Book Sale.
Sat, Aug 15, 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 15, 10:00am - 5:45pm
Central
Create your concept with advanced tools to create music, designs, and 3D objects.
Sat, Aug 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.
Sat, Aug 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
North Highlands - Antelope - North Highlands-Antelope Meeting Room
Join the North Highlands-Antelope Library Adult Book Group for friendly discussion and light refreshments.
Sat, Aug 15, 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 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Orangevale - Orangevale Library Jane Wise Meeting Room
Led by a team of student instructors, kids ages 9 to 14 will work in groups to design, build and program a Lego robot and learn STEAM skills with this fun, hands-on project.
Sat, Aug 15, 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 15, 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 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rio Linda
Explore colors in this interactive play-based program presented by museum educators from the Sacramento Children's Museum.
Cancelled
Sat, Aug 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Arden - Dimick
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 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fair Oaks - Fair Oaks Meeting Room
The Fair Oaks Library is discussing The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
Sat, Aug 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central
Join us for a Family-oriented program in the Central Makerspace!
This event is full
Sat, Aug 15, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Carmichael - Carmichael Meeting Room
Join us in the Carmichael Community Room as we discuss The Names by Florence Knapp. New group members are always welcome!
Sat, Aug 15, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Join us for a free family-friendly community event to celebrate the newly renovated Martin Luther King, Jr. Library.
Sat, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southgate - Southgate Meeting Room
Join us while we explore different STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities and projects.
Sat, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Orangevale - Orangevale Library Jane Wise Meeting Room
Join us in-person for a lively and engaging discussion and make new friends! This month we will be reading our next book group selection. Please check back for the title we will be reading.
Sat, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Robbie Waters Pocket - Greenhaven - Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Meeting Room
Learn the art of Japanese Ikebana through the creative principles and contemporary approach of the Sogetsu School.
This event is full
Cancelled
Sat, Aug 15, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Sylvan Oaks
Drop-in volunteer training and hours! On the third Saturday of every month, teen participants will work on a variety of projects to support the library.
Cancelled
Sat, Aug 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Arden - Dimick
Students in Grades 6-12: come help us with projects to earn volunteer credit for school.
Sat, Aug 15, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Carmichael - Carmichael Meeting Room
Join us while we explore different STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities and projects. Today we will be building using various materials- what will you create?
Sat, Aug 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Sacramento - Hagginwood
Join us for a fun family new release movie on the third Saturday of the month! Ask staff at the front desk for this month's movie! Light refreshments are provided.
Sat, Aug 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
South Natomas - South Natomas Meeting Room
Join us while we explore different STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities and projects.
Sat, Aug 15, 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.
Cancelled
Sat, Aug 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sylvan Oaks
Join us each month for a variety of activities: gaming, crafting, movies, chatting, or just plain relaxing.
Sat, Aug 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sylvan Oaks - Sylvan Oaks Meeting Room
Join us each month for a variety of activities: gaming, crafting, movies, chatting, or just plain relaxing.
Mon, Aug 17, 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 18, 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 18, 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, Aug 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Southgate - Southgate Meeting Room
Discover engaging activities, enjoy light refreshments, and meet good company.
Tue, Aug 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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, Aug 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 12:30pm - 5:45pm
Central
Create your concept with advanced tools to create music, designs, and 3D objects.
Tue, Aug 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Robbie Waters Pocket - Greenhaven - Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Meeting Room
Play games and meet new people!
Tue, Aug 18, 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 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sylvan Oaks
Job research assistance and interview coaching will be provided by PRIDE Industries at no cost.
Tue, Aug 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Rancho Cordova - Rancho Cordova Meeting Room
The Rancho Cordova Library is reading "The Truth about the Devlins" by Lisa Scottoline.
Tue, Aug 18, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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, Aug 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Wed, Aug 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 12:30pm - 5:45pm
Central
Create your concept with advanced tools to create music, designs, and 3D objects.
Wed, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile
The library's Mobile Services team will be at the Pat O'Brien Community Center! Visit us to get a library card, borrow books, movies, and more.
Wed, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Carmichael - Carmichael Meeting Room
Meet other parents and caregivers in your community while enjoying fun learning activities with your baby. This program is designed for parents and caregivers with babies birth to 18 months.
Wed, Aug 19, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Del Paso Heights
Join us to test your gaming skills using the Nintendo Switch!
Wed, Aug 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sylvan Oaks - Sylvan Oaks Meeting Room
Join us each month on the third Wednesday at 4:00 PM for this "Reader's Choice" style book group. Participants have the opportunity to share and discover nonfiction books through discussion.
Wed, Aug 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Franklin
Join us while we explore different STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities and projects.
Wed, Aug 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arden - Dimick - Arden-Dimick Meeting Room
Discover engaging activities, enjoy light refreshments, and meet good company.
Wed, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual - Virtual Room 1
A virtual graphic novel book group for adults
Thu, Aug 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 10:30am - 11:15am
Carmichael - Carmichael Meeting Room
Join us for songs, rhymes, movement activities and stories all designed to support the early learning skills of young children.
Thu, Aug 20, 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 20, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Belle Cooledge - Belle Cooledge Meeting Room
Meet other teens, and hang out in a space dedicated to you.
Thu, Aug 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rancho Cordova - Rancho Cordova Meeting Room
Join us for a fun afternoon of arts & crafts for grown-ups!
This event is full
Thu, Aug 20, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
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.
Thu, Aug 20, 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 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Isleton
Join us while we explore different STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities and projects. Every 3rd Thursday of the month.
Thu, Aug 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Carmichael - Carmichael 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, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sylvan Oaks - Sylvan Oaks Meeting Room
Join us while we explore different STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities and projects.
Thu, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Sacramento - Hagginwood
Discover engaging activities, enjoy light refreshments, and meet good company.
Thu, Aug 20, 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 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual - Virtual Room 1
Killer dolls, haunted houses, and murder, oh my! Join us virtually every 3rd Thursday (May - October) to discuss horror books and what scares us.
Fri, Aug 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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.
Fri, Aug 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Rio Linda
Meet 1-on-1 with library staff to discuss your basic tech needs.
Fri, Aug 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
New date Wednesday, August 19, 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 21, 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 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central
Meet 1-on-1 with library staff to discuss your tech needs.
Fri, Aug 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southgate
Meet 1-on-1 with library staff to discuss your tech needs.
Fri, Aug 21, 2:30pm - 5:45pm
Central
Create your concept with advanced tools to create music, designs, and 3D objects.
Fri, Aug 21, 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 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Rio Linda
Meet 1-on-1 with library staff to discuss your basic tech needs.
Fri, Aug 21, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
North Highlands - Antelope - North Highlands-Antelope Meeting Room
One person?s trash is another?s infinite possibility! Explore the use of recycled & repurposed materials with an emphasis on DIY ethics & aesthetics in this special summer series.
Fri, Aug 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arden - Dimick - Arden-Dimick Meeting Room
Explore process based art at the library! Materials will be provided. Dress for mess.
Fri, Aug 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Carmichael - Carmichael Meeting Room
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
Central
Practice speaking English in a friendly, small group led by a trained facilitator. All levels are welcome, including Beginners.
Fri, Aug 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Sacramento - Hagginwood
Meet other teens, and hang out in a space dedicated to you.
Cancelled
Fri, Aug 21, 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 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Southgate - Southgate Meeting Room
An evening of fun for the whole family!
Cancelled
Fri, Aug 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Sylvan Oaks
Practice speaking English in a friendly, small group led by a trained facilitator. All levels are welcome, including Beginners.
Fri, Aug 21, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Walnut Grove
Discover engaging activities, enjoy light refreshments, and meet good company.
Sat, Aug 22, 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 22, 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 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Isleton
Join the Adult Space program on the 4th Saturday of month!
Sat, Aug 22, 10:00am - 5:45pm
Central
Create your concept with advanced tools to create music, designs, and 3D objects.
Sat, Aug 22, 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 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.
Cancelled
Sat, Aug 22, 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, 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)
Baby Storytime is designed to support early learning through shared singing, movement, book sharing, and bonding.
Sat, Aug 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Ella K. McClatchy
Read classic books slowly and meet to discuss the scheduled reading along the way.
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
Come watch an exciting and educational show put on by Mad Science!
Sat, Aug 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Rio Linda
Join us for our monthly Adult Space Craft event. This month, we'll be making lovely sachets. No experience is necessary, and all materials will be provided.
Sat, Aug 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sylvan Oaks - Sylvan Oaks Meeting Room
Learn how to keep your houseplants alive and thriving with the Citrus Heights Water District!
Sat, Aug 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Del Paso Heights
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
Why do people have the nicknames they have? We will explore the wonderful topic of names including nicknames, naming patterns, abbreviations, pet names and given names.
Sat, Aug 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Sylvan Oaks - Sylvan Oaks Meeting Room
Meet teen volunteers and learn how you can be one, too!
Sat, Aug 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southgate - Southgate Meeting Room
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
We bring the art supplies, you bring the creativity! Families, kids and teens are welcome to join us as the library puts out a variety of art supplies and let everyone make whatever art they want!
Sat, Aug 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Natomas - North Natomas Meeting Room
Wild Things animal rescue provides a fun, exciting, and educational show featuring live animals.
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
Test your knowledge of trivia at Arden-Dimick's Trivia Night.
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
Are you in need of housing or assistance? Housing and resource navigators are available at Southgate Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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, 12:30pm - 5:45pm
Central
Create your concept with advanced tools to create music, designs, and 3D objects.
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, 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.