May 2016 Events at the Fair Oaks Library

Fair Oaks Library, 11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks

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.

May 3, Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.
Baby Lapsit Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Please join us for a special storytime for babies 0-18 months and their caregivers filled with songs, action rhymes, finger plays and books. Stick around for baby stay and play at the end of storytime.

May 3, Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.
Toddler Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Please join us for a special storytime for toddlers (18 months to about 36 months old) and their caregivers filled with songs, action rhymes, books and movement. Stay afterword for a toddler/preschool craft.

May 3, Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.
Preschool Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Enjoy weekly storytime fun with us - join us for stories, movement and songs! For ages 3-5 years. Come 30 minutes beforehand for a preschool/toddler craft.

May 3, Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone (School Age (6-12))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Want help with your homework? Elementary, middle and high school students are welcome to meet with our volunteer homework coach, who is available to assist students with their homework.

May 4, Wednesday, 12:30 p.m.
Adult Coloring (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Think you're too old to color? Adult coloring is all the rage! It's fun and a great way to de-stress. Come to the Fair Oaks Library to experience this relaxing yet creative pastime. Bring your own materials or try one of our age-appropriate coloring sheets and colored pencils. If you'd rather draw, please do, but bring your own supplies.

May 4, Wednesday, 6:45 p.m.
Read to a Dog! (School Age (6-12))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Bring your child to the library to read aloud to a quiet, friendly dog. Each dog is attended by an adult volunteer, and both are trained and licensed by Therapy Dogs, Inc. Children who read to the dogs can earn a book of their choice from our collection of books provided by the Friends of the Fair Oaks Library.

May 5, Thursday, 4:00 p.m.
Teen Advisory Board (Teen)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Want to have a say in what the Fair Oaks Library does for teens? Want to earn volunteer credit for school? Then hang out with us, eat some snacks and help us plan programs and events! We’ll be meeting in the Teen Area, so see ya there!

May 6, Friday, 3:30 p.m.
Sci Fri (School Age (6-12))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Are you a kid who loves science experiments? Come to Fair Oaks Library for Sci-Fri! Each month we'll make some hypotheses, conduct hands on experiments and more. Come check out our STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) program every month!

May 7, Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
Job Coach (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Come and meet one-on-one with a volunteer job coach who will help you look for jobs, create an effective resume and more! Each appointment lasts for approximately 30 minutes. Participants are encouraged to make a reservation online. Registration is required.

May 7, Saturday, 2:30 p.m.
Job Coach (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Come and meet one-on-one with a volunteer job coach who will help you look for jobs, create an effective resume and more! Each appointment lasts for approximately 30 minutes. Participants are encouraged to make a reservation online. Registration is required.

May 7, Saturday, 3:00 p.m.
Job Coach (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Come and meet one-on-one with a volunteer job coach who will help you look for jobs, create an effective resume and more! Each appointment lasts for approximately 30 minutes. Participants are encouraged to make a reservation online. Registration is required.

May 7, Saturday, 3:30 p.m.
Job Coach (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Come and meet one-on-one with a volunteer job coach who will help you look for jobs, create an effective resume and more! Each appointment lasts for approximately 30 minutes. Participants are encouraged to make a reservation online. Registration is required.

May 10, Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.
Baby Lapsit Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Please join us for a special storytime for babies 0-18 months and their caregivers filled with songs, action rhymes, finger plays and books. Stick around for baby stay and play at the end of storytime.

May 10, Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.
Toddler Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Please join us for a special storytime for toddlers (18 months to about 36 months old) and their caregivers filled with songs, action rhymes, books and movement. Stay afterword for a toddler/preschool craft.

May 10, Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.
Preschool Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Enjoy weekly storytime fun with us - join us for stories, movement and songs! For ages 3-5 years. Come 30 minutes beforehand for a preschool/toddler craft.

May 10, Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone (School Age (6-12))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Want help with your homework? Elementary, middle and high school students are welcome to meet with our volunteer homework coach, who is available to assist students with their homework.

May 11, Wednesday, 6:00 p.m.
Knit Crochet Soiree (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Enjoy a bit of conversation and companionship at the Fair Oaks Library Knit Crochet Soiree! All ages and skill levels are welcome. You can finish up those projects or get inspired to start a new one!

May 12, Thursday, 3:30 p.m.
Manga Café (Teen)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Pick and watch 2 to 3 episodes of featured anime shows, enjoy Japanese treats and drinks, hangout with fellow fans, take a turn at Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution, test your drawing skills with our manga drawing kit or kickback and read some manga. [Tweens & Teens welcome!]

May 13, Friday, 4:00 p.m.
Tween Book Club (School Age (6-12))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Do you like to read? Are you about 9-12 years old? Join the Tween Book Club at Fair Oaks Library. We meet once a month, and we talk about books, eat snacks and sometimes make a craft or have a trivia contest. Please visit the branch or give us a call to find out which book we'll be focusing on this month.

May 14, Saturday, 1:00 p.m.
Summer Reading Kickoff (Family/All Ages)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Race to the Summer Reading Challenge starting line at our Kickoff, May 14th from 1PM-3PM! Sign up to Read for the Win this summer, meet library mascot Otterby Reading or some of his friends and craft your own winning trophy. Each kickoff will include outdoor games and activities and performances by some of our favorite local musicians and magicians (check back for specific performance times). Don’t miss this fun family event!

May 14, Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
Job Coach (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Come and meet one-on-one with a volunteer job coach who will help you look for jobs, create an effective resume and more! Each appointment lasts for approximately 30 minutes. Participants are encouraged to make a reservation online. Registration is required.

May 14, Saturday, 2:30 p.m.
Job Coach (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Come and meet one-on-one with a volunteer job coach who will help you look for jobs, create an effective resume and more! Each appointment lasts for approximately 30 minutes. Participants are encouraged to make a reservation online. Registration is required.

May 14, Saturday, 3:00 p.m.
Job Coach (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Come and meet one-on-one with a volunteer job coach who will help you look for jobs, create an effective resume and more! Each appointment lasts for approximately 30 minutes. Participants are encouraged to make a reservation online. Registration is required.

May 14, Saturday, 3:30 p.m.
Job Coach (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Come and meet one-on-one with a volunteer job coach who will help you look for jobs, create an effective resume and more! Each appointment lasts for approximately 30 minutes. Participants are encouraged to make a reservation online. Registration is required.

May 17, Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.
Baby Lapsit Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Please join us for a special storytime for babies 0-18 months and their caregivers filled with songs, action rhymes, finger plays and books. Stick around for baby stay and play at the end of storytime.

May 17, Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.
Toddler Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Please join us for a special storytime for toddlers (18 months to about 36 months old) and their caregivers filled with songs, action rhymes, books and movement. Stay afterword for a toddler/preschool craft.

May 17, Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.
Preschool Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Enjoy weekly storytime fun with us - join us for stories, movement and songs! For ages 3-5 years. Come 30 minutes beforehand for a preschool/toddler craft.

May 17, Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone (School Age (6-12))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Want help with your homework? Elementary, middle and high school students are welcome to meet with our volunteer homework coach, who is available to assist students with their homework.

May 18, Wednesday, 12:00 p.m.
Adult Coloring (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Think you're too old to color? Adult coloring is all the rage! It's fun and a great way to de-stress. Come to the Fair Oaks Library to experience this relaxing yet creative pastime. Bring your own materials or try one of our age-appropriate coloring sheets and colored pencils. If you'd rather draw, please do, but bring your own supplies.

May 19, Thursday, 3:30 p.m.
Kawaii Octopi (Teen)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Come create this adorable octopus and cute accessories with TinkerCAD, a free easy-to-use 3D design program. Participants can pick up their 3D printed kawaii (cute) octopi within four weeks. Registration is required. An email account is highly recommended. Children under 13 will need a parent or guardian’s email. [Tweens & Teens welcome!] Registration is required.

May 21, Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
Job Coach (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Come and meet one-on-one with a volunteer job coach who will help you look for jobs, create an effective resume and more! Each appointment lasts for approximately 30 minutes. Participants are encouraged to make a reservation online. Registration is required.

May 21, Saturday, 2:30 p.m.
Job Coach (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Come and meet one-on-one with a volunteer job coach who will help you look for jobs, create an effective resume and more! Each appointment lasts for approximately 30 minutes. Participants are encouraged to make a reservation online. Registration is required.

May 21, Saturday, 3:00 p.m.
Job Coach (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Come and meet one-on-one with a volunteer job coach who will help you look for jobs, create an effective resume and more! Each appointment lasts for approximately 30 minutes. Participants are encouraged to make a reservation online. Registration is required.

May 21, Saturday, 3:30 p.m.
Job Coach (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Come and meet one-on-one with a volunteer job coach who will help you look for jobs, create an effective resume and more! Each appointment lasts for approximately 30 minutes. Participants are encouraged to make a reservation online. Registration is required.

May 24, Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.
Baby Lapsit Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Please join us for a special storytime for babies 0-18 months and their caregivers filled with songs, action rhymes, finger plays and books. Stick around for baby stay and play at the end of storytime.

May 24, Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.
Toddler Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Please join us for a special storytime for toddlers (18 months to about 36 months old) and their caregivers filled with songs, action rhymes, books and movement. Stay afterword for a toddler/preschool craft.

May 24, Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.
Preschool Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Enjoy weekly storytime fun with us - join us for stories, movement and songs! For ages 3-5 years. Come 30 minutes beforehand for a preschool/toddler craft.

May 24, Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone (School Age (6-12))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Want help with your homework? Elementary, middle and high school students are welcome to meet with our volunteer homework coach, who is available to assist students with their homework.

May 25, Wednesday, 6:00 p.m.
Knit Crochet Soiree (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Do you love knitting? How about crochet? Join us for a bit of conversation and comradery while you finish up those projecs or, get inspired to start a new one!

May 27, Friday, 4:00 p.m.
Pizza and a Movie (Teen)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Chillax after class with a teen picked flick and stuff your gob with some delicious cheesy pizza. Today's movie will either be: The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, or The Goonies. It's teens' choice once everyone arrives. And before you ask, yes these 3 eighties classics were suggested by a teen like you! Pretty rad selection, if ya ask me. [Ages 13-18 welcome!]

May 28, Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
Job Coach (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Come and meet one-on-one with a volunteer job coach who will help you look for jobs, create an effective resume and more! Each appointment lasts for approximately 30 minutes. Participants are encouraged to make a reservation online. Registration is required.

May 28, Saturday, 2:30 p.m.
Job Coach (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Come and meet one-on-one with a volunteer job coach who will help you look for jobs, create an effective resume and more! Each appointment lasts for approximately 30 minutes. Participants are encouraged to make a reservation online. Registration is required.

May 28, Saturday, 3:00 p.m.
Job Coach (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Come and meet one-on-one with a volunteer job coach who will help you look for jobs, create an effective resume and more! Each appointment lasts for approximately 30 minutes. Participants are encouraged to make a reservation online. Registration is required.

May 28, Saturday, 3:30 p.m.
Job Coach (Adult)
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Come and meet one-on-one with a volunteer job coach who will help you look for jobs, create an effective resume and more! Each appointment lasts for approximately 30 minutes. Participants are encouraged to make a reservation online. Registration is required.

May 31, Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.
Baby Lapsit Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Please join us for a special storytime for babies 0-18 months and their caregivers filled with songs, action rhymes, finger plays and books. Stick around for baby stay and play at the end of storytime.

May 31, Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.
Toddler Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Please join us for a special storytime for toddlers (18 months to about 36 months old) and their caregivers filled with songs, action rhymes, books and movement. Stay afterword for a toddler/preschool craft.

May 31, Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.
Preschool Storytime (Early Childhood (0-5))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Enjoy weekly storytime fun with us - join us for stories, movement and songs! For ages 3-5 years. Come 30 minutes beforehand for a preschool/toddler craft.

May 31, Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.
Homework Zone (School Age (6-12))
Fair Oaks Library
11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
Want help with your homework? Elementary, middle and high school students are welcome to meet with our volunteer homework coach, who is available to assist students with their homework.