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November 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.

 

 

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ADULT
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
STITCH 'N CHAT (RECURRING)
Friday, November 01, 2013
Other dates: Fridays 11/8/2013, 11/15/2013, 11/22/2013/2014, 3/28/2014, 4/4/2014, 4/11/2014, 4/18/2014

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, November 01, 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 Journey Church, located at 9645 Elk Grove Florin Rd.



ADULT
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
PRUNING CLINIC WITH SACRAMENTO TREE FOUNDATION
Saturday, November 02, 2013
2:00 PM
Extend the life and beauty of trees and learn how to gain maximum benefit for years to come. Luanne Leineke, of the Sacramento Tree Foundation, will discuss pruning 2 to 8-year-old trees to develop good structure and form. See a variety of pruning tools and conduct a walkabout on library grounds to look at tree structure. Seating is limited. Sign up at www.sactree.com/events and print out your ticket. This clinic is offered by the Sacramento Tree Foundation in partnership with SMUD.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
BABY STORYTIME! (RECURRING)
Tuesday, November 05, 2013
Other dates: 11/12/2013, 11/19/2013

12:00 PM
Looking for a fun, fabulous and educational program for you and your baby? Join library staff for an interactive experience focused on babies from birth through 18 months! This program encourages early literacy development through movement, songs and shared reading.

Additional parking is available south of the library at Journey Church, which is located at 9645 Elk Grove-Florin Road.



TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTION
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
WALK-IN TECH HELP(RECURRING)
Tuesday, November 05, 2013
Other dates: 11/12/2013

4:00 PM
Have a quick question about your smart phone, tablet or e-reader? Your favorite software giving you a hard time? The library can help! Bring your device and your questions for a quick one-on-one session. *Tech help is on a first-come, first served basis.



EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
TODDLER STORYTIME @ ELK GROVE! (RECURRING)
Wednesday, November 06, 2013
Other dates: Wednesdays 11/13/2013, 11/20/2013

10:00 AM
Toddlers and their caregivers will enjoy fun songs, stories, and fingerplays! Additional parking can be found south of the library at Journey Church, located at 9645 Elk Grove Florin Road.


EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME @ ELK GROVE! (RECURRING)
Thursday, November 07, 2013
Other dates: Thursdays 11/14/2013, 11/21/2013

11:00 AM
Children are invited to enjoy stories, music and more! Additional parking is available south of the library at Journey Church, located at 9645 Elk Grove Florin Rd.


TEEN
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
KENDAMA (RECURRING)
Thursday, November 07, 2013
3:30 PM
Join other "dama" enthusiasts for the monthly ken-sesh (sessions) to showcase, or learn new tricks with this popular Japanese skill toy.


FAMILY/ALL AGES
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
A CRAFTY THANKSGIVING WITH ARTWORKS @ ELK GROVE LIBRARY!
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
3:30 PM
Look forward to the holiday season by making thoughtful, thankful crafts at the library with Artworks! Additional parking is available south of the library at Journey Church, which is located at 9645 Elk Grove-Florin Road.



TEEN
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
WII GAMING (RECURRING)
Thursday, November 14, 2013
3:30 PM
Come and enjoy Wii games at the library.


TEEN
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
MINECRAFT (RECURRING)
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
3:30 PM
Come play Minecraft, an open world adventure/building game. You will gather resources to survive the monsters that come out at night, and roam around a fully-realized world, gathering materials to build the best creation you can imagine.



ADULT
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
FRIENDS OF ELK GROVE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING (RECURRING)
Thursday, November 21, 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.


TEEN
ELK GROVE LIBRARY
MOVIE MATINEE!
Thursday, November 21, 2013
3:30 PM
Watch a movie based on a popular book series by Suzanne Collins starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth before the second film hits theaters! This movie is rated PG-13 for intense violent thematic material and disturbing images - all involving teens.





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