FREE Library Events This Week

All month long, the Sacramento Public Library offers fun, educational, and cultural experiences for our kids.  To top it off, they are completely FREE!  I love to take advantage of these events and take my kids to as many as I can.  Instead of sticking to your local library, check out some of the events at other libraries in Sacramento.  I have always thought that it is worth it to make the trip to a library outside of my neighborhood.  It is also fun to see what different locations have to offer.  In our experiences, many of them have a park right outside which makes for an extra fun outing.

We have seen Magic Shows, sung with Francie Dillon, watched movies, met Star Wars Characters, had our books signed by Laura Numeroff, played on African drums and much more!

Here are the Library’s Kids Events for this week:

TUESDAY

Read to Rover
Specially trained therapy dogs are waiting for children to come read to them.  For kids ages 5 to 10 years old.  Earn stickers for the time spent reading and earn a book too!
Where: Carmichael Library, 5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael
When: 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

DIY Toys that Move
ArtWorks will show kids how to make toys that move.  Included are jumping jacks, Jacob’s ladders, automatons, zoetropes and other moveable toys that can be made with simple household materials.
Where: Walnut Grove Library, 14177 Market Street, Walnut Grove
When: 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm

Art Safari
Spark your imagination with a journey through art and books.  Enjoy listening to storytime and creating art in this lively program. All safari participants will receive a family admission pass to the Crocker Art Museum!
Where: Valley-Hi/North Laguna Library, 7400 Imagination Parkway, Sacramento
When: 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm

Art to Wear
Representatives from the Girl Scouts will show you how to turn an old garment in to something new and fresh. Girls participating in the program will provide their own clothing item (t-shirt, jeans, etc.)and Scout staff will provide materials (beads, buttons, fabric paint, etc.) to decorate/revamp the clothing item into something new. Girls will have the opportunity to learn about Girl Scouts and becoming involved in scouting.
Where: Orangevale Library, 8820 Greenback Ln., Suite L, Orangevale
When: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Family Game Night
Drop by Arcade Library between 6:30 and 7:45 for games and snacks.  They’ll have Candyland, Battleship, Connect 4, and more; or bring your favorite games from home to share.
Where: Arcade Library, 2443 Marconi Ave., Sacramento
When: 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm

WEDNESDAY

Music Makes the World Go Round with ArtWorks
Create musical instruments from around the world, including rain sticks, maracas, flutes, drums, kazoos, and box guitars, all from recycled materials.
Where: E.K. McClatchy Library, 2112 22nd Street, Sacramento
When: 4:00 pm

Animal Adventures
Barbie and Gabe of Wild Things present the amazing diversity of life on earth! Meet animal ambassadors from five continents and hear their personal stories. Enjoy learning about these animals and others that inhabit all the corners of the earth.
Where: Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento
When: 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm

THURSDAY

Earth Day Craft
Join them on Earth Day – April 22nd – as they save milk jugs from the landfills.  You’ll make a bird feeder!
Where: Isleton Library, 412 Union Street, Isleton
When: 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Houdini Magic Class
Magician Trevor Wyatt and Poof the magical rabbit have teamed up to teach magic. Participants will learn how to amaze, mystify, and impress your friends and family with easy to master magic tricks. Join the class and become a junior magician.
Where: Walnut Grove Library, 14177 Market Street, Walnut Grove
When: 3:30 pm to 4:15 pm

Sing Along with Mr. Cooper
Join neighborhood favorite Mr. Cooper for 30 minutes of music time for ages 3 to 7 years. All are welcome! This program is sponsored by the Friends of Valley Hi-North Laguna Library.
Where: Valley-Hi/North Laguna Library, 7400 Imagination Parkway, Sacramento
When:  4:00 pm
DIY Balloon Animals
Magician Jon Lopez will demonstrate how to make simple balloon animals and balloon sculptures. Kids will take away balloons to create their own DIY balloon animals and shapes.
Where: Colonial Heights Library, 4799 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento
When: 4:30 pm to 5:15 pm

FRIDAY

Family Game Night
Bring games to share or come to learn a new game. Twister, Scrabble, Sequence, Catch-Phrase and Monopoly will all be there.  Ages 4-94 are invited.
Where: Walnut Grove Library, 14177 Market Street, Walnut Grove
When: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

SATURDAY

Paws to Read
Bring your child to the library to read aloud to a quiet, friendly dog and an adult volunteer, both part of Therapy Dogs, Inc., a nation-wide program. Children who read to the dogs are rewarded with stickers and, eventually, with a book they choose from a collection of books purchased by the Friends of the Galt-Marian O. Lawrence Library.
Where: Galt – Marian O. Lawrence Library, 1000 Caroline Ave., Galt
When: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Dog Tales
Kids can borrow a book or bring one from home to read aloud to a furry canine pal. This fun program helps boost reading skills and self-esteem. Located in Kids’ Place.
Where: Central Library, 828 I Street, Sacramento
When: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Family Matinee
Bring the whole clan to the library for a family film adventure. The movie will be shown on our new 46″ TV; there isn’t a bad seat in the house!
Where: Rio Linda Library, 902 Oak Ln., Rio Linda
When: 1:15 pm to 3:15 pm
For more info go to www.saclibrary.org or call (916) 264-2700.