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April 2014 Events at the Elk Grove Library

Elk Grove Library, 8900 Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove

Sunday & Monday: Closed; Tuesday & Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Thursday: 10 a.m.; Friday: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

For details, telephone the Sacramento Public Library at (916) 264-2920 or visit www.saclibrary.org.

 

BOOK CLUB
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
ELK GROVE MORNING BOOK DISCUSSION (RECURRING)
Tuesday, April 01, 2014
9:30 AM
This group meets the first Tuesday of every month to discuss a book.

EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
BABY STAY AND PLAY (RECURRING)
Tuesday, April 01, 2014
Other dates: Tuesdays 4/8/2014, 4/15/2014, 4/22/2014, 4/29/2014

12:00 PM
Bring your baby (ages 0-18 months)to the library for a fun playtime!

EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
TODDLER MOVIE MATINEE @ ELK GROVE! (RECURRING)
Wednesday, April 02, 2014
Other dates: Wednesdays 4/9/2014, 4/16/2014, 4/23/2014, 4/30/2014

10:00 AM
Come to the library for a child-friendly movie. Feel free to bring your own snacks!
Call 916-264-2920 for movie titles.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Elk Grove Library. Become a member today!

BOOK CLUB
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
ELK GROVE LIBRARY BOOK CLUB (RECURRING)
Wednesday, April 02, 2014
6:00 PM
Join the Elk Grove Library book club. This month we will be discussion the Orchardist by Amanda Coplin.

EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
LIBRARY TOUR FOR PRESCHOOLERS @ ELK GROVE! (RECURRING)
Thursday, April 03, 2014
Other dates: Thursdays 4/10/2014, 4/17/2014, 4/24/2014

11:00 AM
Would you like to know more about how the library works? Then come to this fun and informative program! Tour the first floor of the library and ask questions at this interactive program!

EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
LIBRARY TOUR FOR PRESCHOOLERS @ ELK GROVE!
Thursday, April 03, 2014
11:45 AM
Would you like to know more about how the library works? Then come to this fun and informative program! Tour the first floor of the library and ask questions at this interactive program!

TEEN
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
10TH ANNUAL TEEN POETRY SLAM @ ELK GROVE LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Thursday, April 03, 2014
3:30 PM
Calling all poets, grades 7 through 12! Do you have an original poem that you would like share?
Read your poem and compete for one of the cash prizes:
$50 First Place
$35 Second Place
$25 Third Place.
There will be two divisions of entries:
7th – 8th grade and 9th – 12th grade.
Entries will be judged based on:
• Originality
• Content
• Presentation
Entry Guidelines:
• Teens must be in grades 7-12.
• Entry must be original work of participant.
• Poem must be no longer than one page.
• All entries must be submitted in 12-point font.
• Your name, school, and grade level must appear on the top of the page.
We also invite enthusiastic audience members to cheer on the poets.

ADULT
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
STITCH 'N CHAT (RECURRING)
Friday, April 04, 2014
Other dates: Fridays 4/11/2014, 4/25/2014

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1:00 PM
Do you love to knit or crochet? Or would you like to learn? Do you like sharing tips,tricks, and techniques? Need UFO (UnFinished Object)support? Then this is the group for you.

SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
READ TO A DOG!---ELK GROVE (RECURRING)
Friday, April 04, 2014
2:00 PM
Looking for a fun way to boost reading skills while making new friends? Then join us for our Read to a Dog program! Kids are invited to bring their own books or borrow one from our fabulous collection, then read aloud to a furry friend. Sign up inside the library for 10-15 minute sessions. Additional parking is available south of the library at Journey Church, located at 9645 Elk Grove Florin Rd.

TEEN
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
SAT 10 QUESTION CHALLENGE
Tuesday, April 08, 2014
4:00 PM
In this 1-hour workshop, students will try 10 tough SAT
questions and learn 10 winning strategies to help
them succeed on Test Day.
This program is sponsored by Kaplan Test Prep.

FAMILY/ALL AGES
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
STORIES TO TAKE YOU FAR AND AWAY WITH KIRK WALLER @ ELK GROVE! (RECURRING)
Wednesday, April 09, 2014
Other dates: Wednesday 4/23/2014

3:30 PM
Join us at the library to see gifted storyteller Kirk Waller combines music, movement, mime and emotion to captivate the audience! This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Elk Grove Library. Become a member today!

TEEN
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
WII GAMING @ ELK GROVE LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Thursday, April 10, 2014
3:30 PM
Come and enjoy Wii games at the library.

TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTION
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
PETTING ZOO
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
2:00 PM
e-reader petting zoo

FAMILY/ALL AGES
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
AUTISM-FRIENDLY FAMILY FLICKS! @ ELK GROVE
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
1:00 PM
Welcome to a special movie for families with kids on the autism spectrum! We'll be showing a popular kids' film but the lights will be slightly up, the sound will be less loud, and we'll have some GFCF snacks to munch on. Noise and/or behaviors are never a problem. For the film name and more information, please email Janet at jwininger@saclibrary.org.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Elk Grove Library. Become a member today!

ADULT
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
FRIENDS OF ELK GROVE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING (RECURRING)
Thursday, April 17, 2014
1:00 PM
The Friends of Elk Grove Library would like to welcome the public to their monthly board meetings. Please come and see what the Friends are doing for the library.

SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
READ TO A DOG!---ELK GROVE (RECURRING)
Friday, April 18, 2014
2:00 PM
Looking for a fun way to boost reading skills while making new friends? Then join us for our Read to a Dog program! Kids are invited to bring their own books or borrow one from our fabulous collection, then read aloud to a furry friend. Sign up inside the library for 10-15 minute sessions.
Additional parking is available south of the library at Journey Church, located at 9645 Elk Grove Florin Rd.

TEEN
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
TEEN CRAFT CLUB @ ELK GROVE LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Thursday, April 24, 2014
3:30 PM
Join us each month where we learn new and awesome crafts. We provide the materials, just bring yourself and a friend and get crafting.




FAMILY/ALL AGES
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
"DINNER" AND A MOVIE MATINEE @ ELK!
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
3:30 PM
Join us to make a quick snack and enjoy a movie! For title information please visit the library or call 916-264-2920. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Elk Grove Library. Become a member today! Additional parking can be found south of the library at Journey Church, located at 9645 Elk Grove Florin Road.

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