August 2013 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.   

ADULT
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
STITCH 'N CHAT (RECURRING)
Every Friday, August 02, 2013
Other dates: 8/9/2013, 8/16/2013, 8/23/2013, 8/30/2013.
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, August 02, 2013

Other dates: 8/16/2013
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 Discovery Church, located at 9645 Elk Grove Florin Rd.

EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
BABY STAY AND PLAY @ ELK GROVE LIBRARY---SUMMER READING 2013 (RECURRING)
Every Tuesday, August 06, 2013
Other dates: 8/13/2013, 8/20/2013, 8/27/2013
12:00 PM
Bring your baby to the library for a fun playtime!

FAMILY/ALL AGES
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
OUT OF THE VAULT MOVIE MATINEE @ ELK GROVE LIBRARY---SUMMER READING 2013 (RECURRING)
Every Wednesday, August 07, 2013
Other dates: 8/14/2013, 8/21/2013, 8/28/2013
10:00 AM
Bring the kids to the library to watch a special out of the vault children’s movie matinee! Feel free to bring your own snacks! For titles visit the Elk Grove Library or call 916-264-2920.


BOOK CLUB
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
ELK GROVE LIBRARY BOOK CLUB - SUMMER READING 2013 (RECURRING)
Wednesday, August 07, 2013
6:00 PM
Join our book club at the Elk Grove Library. This month we will be discussing Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel. Go to the 2nd floor information desk to pick up your copy.
Newcomers are welcome. Copies of the following month's book will be available at the meeting.


TEEN
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
WII GAMING (RECURRING)
Thursday, August 08, 2013
3:30 PM
Come and enjoy Wii games at the library.

ADULT
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
TAPA: LITTLE BITS OF SPAIN - SUMMER READING 2013 @ ELK GROVE LIBRARY (RECURRING)
Every Saturday, August 3, 2013
Other dates: 8/10/2013, 8/17/2013, 8/24/2013
2:00 PM
Travel the globe in search of the tastes, textures and tales of other cultures. Each session includes a culinary history of the region, cooking demonstration, tasting, and recipes. In this session you will travel to Spain. Tapas are small plates, typically served in bars. They make a complete dinner during summer’s heat.


FAMILY/ALL AGES
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
MOVIE MATINEE @ ELK GROVE LIBRARY---SUMMER READING 2013 (RECURRING)
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Other dates: 8/21/2013, 8/28/2013
3:30 PM
Join us for a fun movie matinee! Feel free to bring your own snack!
Visit the library or call 264-2920 for title and rating information.

ADULT
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
FRIENDS OF ELK GROVE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING (RECURRING)
Thursday, August 15, 2013
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.