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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July 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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July 5, Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime (Family/All Ages)
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.
July 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.
July 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.
July 7, Thursday, 5:30 p.m.
Family Movie Night : Toy Story 2 (Family/All Ages)
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Join us for a free movie and popcorn for all ages! This month: Disney/Pixar's Toy Story 2 (1999), rated G, 92 minutes. Earn points all summer long in our Summer Reading Challenge: Read for the Win by watching all the Toy Story movies in June, July and August! This program is hosted by Franklin Community Library.
July 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.
July 12, Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime (Family/All Ages)
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.
July 12, Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.
Shut Up and Write! (Adult)
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Are you looking for a regular place to write with other writers? Writing, whether approached as a profession or as an avocation, is an isolating activity. We’re provide this forum, some writing resources and regular meeting times as a method of developing a community of creative people. We welcome people who are serious about "writing down the bones" and are looking for the companionship of other writers. Our facilitator will lead introductions and then the group will write for an hour. There will then be 15-30 minutes of social time to get to know each other and possibly discuss personal writing successes such as getting published or overcoming writing resistance in some small way. No critiquing, exercises, lectures, ego, competition or feeling guilty. Bring your laptop, iPad, notebook and writing utensils. This is a free program hosted by Franklin Community Library.
July 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.
July 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.
July 13, Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.
Teen Wii Sports: A Summer Reading Event (Teen)
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Get ready for some “Olympic” competition at our free Teen Wii Sports program hosted by the Franklin Community Library. This program is for teens only!
July 14, Thursday, 2:00 p.m.
Family Game Afternoon: A Summer Reading Program (Family/All Ages)
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Bring the whole family for the win! Play a game together at the library! Explore a new board game, reconnect over a game of cards, compete in a scavenger hunt or challenge each other to a round of Mario Kart on our Wii! This is a free program hosted by Franklin Community Library.
July 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.
July 16, Saturday, 11:00 a.m.
Read with a Friend: A Summer Reading Event (Family/All Ages)
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Join the Friends of Franklin Community Library for this unique reading program! Our Friends are excited to “Read for the Win” with you, and have set up a special reading room with cozy corners and delicious snacks! Make a new friend or reconnect with an old one, and share a great story together! This is a free program for children and their families hosted by Franklin Community Library.
July 19, Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime (Family/All Ages)
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.
July 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.
July 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.
July 20, Wednesday, 4:30 p.m.
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting: A Summer Reading Event (Teen)
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Join the Teen Advisory Board (TAB). Through TAB, teens learn and develop leadership and teamwork skills, goal setting and management, select book titles and other materials, earn community service hours and have fun. This free program is hosted by the Franklin Community.
July 22, Friday, 2:30 p.m.
Bubbles, Bubbles, Bubbles: A Summer Reading Event (Early Childhood (0-5))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Bubbles and more bubbles: a winning combination! Rebecca Nile encourages kids to keep experimenting, to have fun and read about how to make bubbles, build bubble wands and to use your imagination. This is a free program hosted by Franklin Community Library, designed for children of all ages.
July 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.
July 26, Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime (Family/All Ages)
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.
July 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.
July 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.
July 27, Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.
Teen Olympic Mural: A Summer Reading Event (Teen)
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Come help continue our mural for the library to celebrate the Olympics! This free program is hosted by the Franklin Community Library. All supplies and instructions will be provided by the library!
July 28, Thursday, 2:00 p.m.
Minecraft Crafts: A Summer Reading Program (School Age (6-12))
Franklin Community Library
1005 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove
Do you love Minecraft? Do you despair when you are not playing it? Have no fear; the library is here to help you! Come create a real-world Minecraft-inspired craft or two at this free program hosted by the Franklin Community Library. This program is limited to children ages 6 – 12; space is limited and registration is required. online at www.saclibrary.org/events.