School is back in and it’s time to look for fun things to do in the afternoon. This week there are several fun, free library events for kids!
Reptiles, Mammals and Birds
Where: Elk Grove Library, 8900 Elk Grove Blvd., Sacramento
When: Wednesday, September 15; 3:30 pm
What: Reptiles, Mammals and Birds with Effie Yeaw Nature Center. Learn to identify and classify furry, feathered, and scaly creatures in this interactive program. Explore the physical differences between reptiles, mammals, and birds with a naturalist from the Effie Yeaw Nature Center. Meet a live animal, too.
Going, Going, Gone!
Where: Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library, 7335 Gloria Drive, Sacramento
When: Wednesday, September 15; 4:00 – 5:00 pm
What: Presented by Nature’s Critters. Meet some endangered critters (python, parrot, chinchilla, frogs, iguana and bugs) and learn how factors such as population growth, habitat destruction, pollution and lifestyle choices impact wildlife.
Monster Movie Science
Where: Fair Oaks Library, 11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
When: Thursday, September 16; 3:30 pm
What: Learn how to make gory fake blood, erupting volcanoes, and more —you’ll also get to film a two minute movie using the props you’ve created.
Paint a Pet Rock
Where: McKinley Library, 601 Alhambra Ave., Sacramento
When: Thursday, September 16; 3:30 – 4:30 pm
What: Make fun little creatures with rocks, glue, paint, and a bit of artistic vision.
Animals of the World
Where: Sylvan Oaks Library, 6700 Auburn Blvd., Citrus Heights
When: 3:30 -4:30 pm
What: Meet animal ambassadors from five continents and hear their stories. Enjoy learning about these animals and getting to meet a live alligator.
Family Fun Afterschool Movie
Where: Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento
When: Thursday, September 16; 4:00 – 5:30 pm
What: A special afterschool program featuring a new movie – Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010) based on the popular children’s novels about a middle school boy’s adventures. Rated PG. Refreshments will be served.
SingAlong with Mr. Cooper
Where: Valley-Hi North Laguna
When: Thursday, September 16; 4:00 – 4:30 pm
What: Join neighborhood favorite Mister Cooper for 30 minutes of music and song. The Sing Along Club is geared toward ages 3 to 7, but all are welcome!
You can visit saclibrary.org for more details.
Written by Keilah Woodard
My love for exploring and creating experiences with my three kids led to the founding of SacramentoSidetracks.com in 2009. I realized that Sacramento has so much to offer and I was excited to share my findings with other parents. Besides simply having fun, these are the other positive side effects of taking my kids on outings that I’ve discovered: we have quality time together away from the distractions at home, we cultivate our curiosity, learn new things, conversations are triggered by what we see and do, we connect and bond as a family, and we create new memories. Ready to get sidetracked, too? Let me be your guide!
