Franklin Library, 10055 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Thursday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.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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April 2, Saturday, 11:00 a.m.
Read to a Dog (School Age (6-12))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Boost beginning reading ability by reading to a specially trained therapy dog! Dogs are accompanied by their trained adult volunteers. Bring a favorite book or select one from the library’s collection and enjoy reading to a furry friend. This is a free program hosted by the Franklin Community Library.
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April 5, Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Talk, sing, read, write and play with us! Preschoolers ages 3 - 5 years and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Julia for 30 minutes of fun songs, rhymes, stories and fingerplays, all designed to build early literacy skills. A play-time with age-appropriate, educational toys follows this program. This is a free program hosted by the Franklin Community Library.
April 5, Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.
One-on-One Tech Help
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Do you need help using the internet? Would you like to learn how to navigate your eReader? Do you need to learn new skills in programs such as Microsoft Office? You can schedule a one-on-one session with our technology assistant. Make sure to stop by the front desk and ask for an appointment. This is a free program hosted by Franklin Community Library.
April 6, Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.
Toddler Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Talk, sing, read, write and play with us! Toddlers ages 18 months – 3 years and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Julia for 30 minutes of fun songs, rhymes, stories and fingerplays, all designed to build early literacy skills. A play-time with age-appropriate, educational toys follows this free program hosted by Franklin Community Library.
April 6, Wednesday, 11:00 a.m.
Baby Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Bond with your baby and make new friends! Babies ages birth – 24 months and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Julia for this fun storytime full of songs, rhymes, fingerplays and stories, designed just for babies’ early literacy development! This is a free program hosted by the Franklin Community Library.
April 7, Thursday, 5:30 p.m.
Family Movie Night (Family/All Ages)
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Join us for a free movie and popcorn for all ages! This program is hosted by Franklin Community Library.
April 9, Saturday, 10:00 a.m.
Lego Block Party (Family/All Ages)
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Come build with us! Join our Lego Block Party! You bring your imagination and creativity, and we’ll supply lots and lots of Duplo and Lego blocks to build with. This is a free program hosted by the Franklin Community Library the second and fourth Saturday of each month.
April 12, Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Talk, sing, read, write and play with us! Preschoolers ages 3 - 5 years and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Julia for 30 minutes of fun songs, rhymes, stories and fingerplays, all designed to build early literacy skills. A play-time with age-appropriate, educational toys follows this program. This is a free program hosted by the Franklin Community Library.
April 12, Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.
One-on-One Tech Help
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Do you need help using the internet? Would you like to learn how to navigate your eReader? Do you need to learn new skills in programs such as Microsoft Office? You can schedule a one-on-one session with our technology assistant. Make sure to stop by the front desk and ask for an appointment. This is a free program hosted by Franklin Community Library.
April 13, Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.
Toddler Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Talk, sing, read, write and play with us! Toddlers ages 18 months – 3 years and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Julia for 30 minutes of fun songs, rhymes, stories and fingerplays, all designed to build early literacy skills. A play-time with age-appropriate, educational toys follows this free program hosted by Franklin Community Library.
April 13, Wednesday, 11:00 a.m.
Baby Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Bond with your baby and make new friends! Babies ages birth – 24 months and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Julia for this fun storytime full of songs, rhymes, fingerplays and stories, designed just for babies’ early literacy development! This is a free program hosted by the Franklin Community Library.
April 16, Saturday, 11:00 a.m.
Get Creative! Crafting for Adults and Teens (Adult)
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Each month the library team will have a fun, colorful, new or old craft for you to come explore. Come for a few hours or a few minutes, but stop in to try your hand at creating something colorful! April's craft is tiny books! Celebrate National Library month by learning to make miniature books of your own.
April 16, Saturday, 11:00 a.m.
Family Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Talk, sing, read, write and play with us! Children ages 0-5 years and their families are invited to join Ms. Julia for 30 minutes of fun songs, rhymes, stories and fingerplays, all designed to build early literacy skills. Family storytimes on Saturdays rotate between multiple library branches throughout the month. To help manage crowds, families are requested to attend only one storytime per week throughout the Sacramento Public Library system. This is a free program hosted by the Franklin Community Library.
April 19, Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Talk, sing, read, write and play with us! Preschoolers ages 3 - 5 years and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Julia for 30 minutes of fun songs, rhymes, stories and fingerplays, all designed to build early literacy skills. A play-time with age-appropriate, educational toys follows this program. This is a free program hosted by the Franklin Community Library.
April 20, Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.
Toddler Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Talk, sing, read, write and play with us! Toddlers ages 18 months – 3 years and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Julia for 30 minutes of fun songs, rhymes, stories and fingerplays, all designed to build early literacy skills. A play-time with age-appropriate, educational toys follows this free program hosted by Franklin Community Library.
April 20, Wednesday, 11:00 a.m.
Baby Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Bond with your baby and make new friends! Babies ages birth – 24 months and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Julia for this fun storytime full of songs, rhymes, fingerplays and stories, designed just for babies’ early literacy development! This is a free program hosted by the Franklin Community Library.
April 22, Friday, 4:00 p.m.
Earth Day Gardening (School Age (6-12))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Celebrate Earth Day and garden with us! We’ll be making recycled jar terrariums, as well as learning how to sprout beans, seeds and avocado pits to grow your own plants and sprouts! Bring your own recycled jars and avocado pits if you like; supplies will also be provided, while they last. This is a free program hosted by the Franklin Community Library, designed for children ages 6-12 years. Registration is required.
April 23, Saturday, 10:00 a.m.
Lego Block Party (Family/All Ages)
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Come build with us! Join our Lego Block Party! You bring your imagination and creativity, and we’ll supply lots and lots of Duplo and Lego blocks to build with. This is a free program hosted by the Franklin Community Library the second and fourth Saturday of each month.
April 26, Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Talk, sing, read, write and play with us! Preschoolers ages 3 - 5 years and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Julia for 30 minutes of fun songs, rhymes, stories and fingerplays, all designed to build early literacy skills. A play-time with age-appropriate, educational toys follows this program. This is a free program hosted by the Franklin Community Library.
April 26, Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.
One-on-One Tech Help
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Do you need help using the internet? Would you like to learn how to navigate your eReader? Do you need to learn new skills in programs such as Microsoft Office? You can schedule a one-on-one session with our technology assistant. Make sure to stop by the front desk and ask for an appointment. This is a free program hosted by Franklin Community Library.
April 27, Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.
Toddler Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Talk, sing, read, write and play with us! Toddlers ages 18 months – 3 years and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Julia for 30 minutes of fun songs, rhymes, stories and fingerplays, all designed to build early literacy skills. A play-time with age-appropriate, educational toys follows this free program hosted by Franklin Community Library.
April 27, Wednesday, 11:00 a.m.
Baby Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Bond with your baby and make new friends! Babies ages birth – 24 months and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Julia for this fun storytime full of songs, rhymes, fingerplays and stories, designed just for babies’ early literacy development! This is a free program hosted by the Franklin Community Library.
April 30, Saturday, 10:00 a.m.
Franklin Friends' Vendor Fair (Family/All Ages)
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Crafters and authors will be offering their special works for sale at our second Franklin Friends’ Vendor Fair. Find unique gifts, treat yourself to a lovely handmade item, meet local authors! With no door fee, this Vendor Fair is sponsored by the Friends of Franklin Community Library.
April 30, Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
Día Celebration: Diana Shmiana (School Age (6-12))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Celebrate Día/Children’s Book Day (el día de los niños/el dia de los libros) with special performer Diana Shmiana and “The Bag of Surprises (La Boisa de Sorpresas).” A mysterious bag appears, providing Diana Shmiana – and the audience – with loads of laughs, hijinks and wacky fun. Magic! Songs! Stories! Diana is a trained storyteller, clown and singer who offers innovative entertainment for kids and families. This is a free program hosted by the Franklin Community Library.