June and July 2013 Events at the Sylvan Oaks Library

The Sylvan Oaks Library will be hosting the following events between mid-June and the end of July, 2013.

Sylvan Oaks Library, 6700 Auburn Blvd., Citrus Heights

For more information, visit www.saclibrary.com or call the Sacramento Public Library at 916 264 2720.

FAMILY/ALL AGES
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
FAMILY FOOD PREP @ SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
3:30 PM
This is a Summer Reading Program series inspired by this year’s theme: Reading is So Delicious! Today we’ll be making delicious banana splits! We’ll have all the supplies ready for you, and everyone will leave with a recipe card. It’s food-prepping fun for the whole family!

FAMILY/ALL AGES
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
FAMILY GAME NIGHT @ SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
5:00 PM
Every Tuesday evening, we put family games out in the Children's Area at Sylvan Oaks Library. Playing board games is fun, quality time that helps young children build early literacy skills while strengthening the reading skills of the older children.
Take a night off from your regular schedule! Come learn and play at the library!
This is a Summer Reading Program event.

EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
TODDLERS PLAY AND SING @ SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
10:15 AM
Come join your friends for play time, singing songs, and enjoying stories with Poppy at Sylvan Oaks Library! This program is appropriate for children from 1.5 - 3 years old.
This is a Summer Reading Program event.

EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, SONGS AND CRAFTS @ SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
11:15 AM
Come join your friends for stories, singing, and craft time with Poppy at Sylvan Oaks Library! This program is appropriate for children who are 3 - 6 years old.
This is a Summer Reading Program event.

TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTION
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
COMPUTER/EREADER HELP--SYLVAN OAKS
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
2:00 PM
One-on-one computer or e-Reader help is available at Sylvan Oaks Library Wednesdays from 2pm-3pm. Bring your device with you, if possible. Sign up at the service desk or stop by for the next available appointment.
This is a Summer Reading Program event.

ADULT
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
ADULT BAKE-OFF AND RECIPE SWAP @ SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
Thursday, June 20, 2013
5:30 PM
Come show off (and share) a tray of your best cookies for a good old-fashioned bake-off and recipe swap! Please bring 2 copies of your recipe, and each participant will leave with a collection of all of the featured recipes. There will be prizes for the Best Cookie, Prettiest Cookie, Most Surprising Ingredients, and more!
This is a Summer Reading Program event.

FAMILY/ALL AGES
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
THE THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF @ SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
Friday, June 21, 2013
3:30 PM
Under the artistic direction of Art Grueneberger, Puppet Art Theater Company performs hundreds of live performances for family audiences every year. With a keen sense of humor and a flair for drama, Grueneberger is a master at developing marvelous puppet shows that delight audiences of all ages.
This is a Summer Reading Program event.

ADULT
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
ADULT CRAFT: UPCYCLED BOOK PLANTERS @ SYLVAN OAKS
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
3:30 PM
Come join us as we transform old books that have already served their literary purposes. To give them new life, we'll be repurposing them into beautiful book planters.
This is a Summer Reading Program event.

FAMILY/ALL AGES
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
FAMILY GAME NIGHT @ SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
5:00 PM
Every Tuesday evening, we put family games out in the Children's Area at Sylvan Oaks Library. Playing board games is fun, quality time that helps young children build early literacy skills while strengthening the reading skills of the older children.
Take a night off from your regular schedule! Come learn and play at the library!
This is a Summer Reading Program event.

EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
TODDLERS PLAY AND SING @ SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
10:15 AM
Come join your friends for play time, singing songs, and enjoying stories with Poppy at Sylvan Oaks Library! This program is appropriate for children from 1.5 - 3 years old.
This is a Summer Reading Program event.

EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, SONGS AND CRAFTS @ SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
11:15 AM
Come joing your friends for stories, singing, and craft time with Poppy at Sylvan Oaks Library! This program is appropriate for children who are 3 - 6 years old.
This is a Summer Reading Program event.

TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTION
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
COMPUTER/EREADER HELP--SYLVAN OAKS
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
2:00 PM
One-on-one computer or e-Reader help is available at Sylvan Oaks Library Wednesdays from 2pm-3pm. Bring your device with you, if possible. Sign up at the service desk or stop by for the next available appointment.

This is a Summer Reading Program event.

TEEN
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
TEEN POETRY SLAM AND PIZZA PARTY @ SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
6:00 PM
Calling all Teens! Bring a poem you wrote or a poem you like and be ready to share and listen to others as we all eat pizza, drink sodas, and have a good time. Bring your friends!
This is a Summer Reading Program event.

SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
LEGO MANIA @ SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
Thursday, June 27, 2013
3:30 PM
Come build to your heart's content! We'll have lots of Lego bricks for everyone, so we hope to see you here.
This is a Summer Reading Program event.

ADULT
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
FARM-TO-FORK @ SYLVAN OAKS
Thursday, June 27, 2013
4:00 PM
What is it, how does it affect you and your family, and is it really the future of Sacramento food? Come to Sylvan Oaks Library and join the conversation!
This is a Summer Reading Program Event.

ADULT
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
SIT & STITCH @ SYLVAN OAKS
Friday, June 28, 2013
1:00 PM
Do you knit? Crochet? Do needlework? Want to learn? Do you have fiber-crafting skills to share with beginners? Bring a project to work on as we learn together! Adults and teens welcome!

This is a Summer Reading Program event.

SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
LIVE ACTION CANDY LAND @ SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
Saturday, June 29, 2013
1:00 PM
Come join us for a Yummy Scagenger Hunt through the library! We'll have clues and tasty prizes at every turn and some extra prizes to hand out. Try to find all the items on your team's list before everyone else to win the grand prize!
This is a Summer Reading Program event.

FAMILY/ALL AGES
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
FAMILY GAME NIGHT @ SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
Tuesday, July 02, 2013
5:00 PM
Every Tuesday evening, we put family games out in the Children's Area at Sylvan Oaks Library. Playing board games is fun, quality time that helps young children build early literacy skills while strengthening the reading skills of the older children.
Take a night off from your regular schedule! Come learn and play at the library!
This is a Summer Reading Program event.

FAMILY/ALL AGES
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
SUMMER FAMILY MOVIES @ SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
Tuesday, July 02, 2013
5:30 PM
Come join us for our fun series of Family Movies! The first Tuesday of each month, we'll show a family-friendly flick and serve light snacks in our community room.
This is a Summer Reading Program event.

EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
TODDLERS PLAY AND SING @ SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
Wednesday, July 03, 2013
10:15 AM
Come join your friends for play time, singing songs, and enjoying stories with Poppy at Sylvan Oaks Library! This program is appropriate for children from 1.5 - 3 years old.
This is a Summer Reading Program event.

EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, SONGS AND CRAFTS @ SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
Wednesday, July 03, 2013
11:15 AM
Come joing your friends for stories, singing, and craft time with Poppy at Sylvan Oaks Library! This program is appropriate for children who are 3 - 6 years old.
This is a Summer Reading Program event.

TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTION
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
COMPUTER/EREADER HELP--SYLVAN OAKS
Wednesday, July 03, 2013
2:00 PM
One-on-one computer or e-Reader help is available at Sylvan Oaks Library Wednesdays from 2pm-3pm. Bring your device with you, if possible. Sign up at the service desk or stop by for the next available appointment.
This is a Summer Reading Program event.

(IN-HOUSE)
ALL
CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY
Thursday, July 04, 2013
All Day
All Sacramento Public Library Branches Closed For the Holiday

(IN-HOUSE)
ALL
ALL SACRAMENTO PUBLIC LIBRARY LOCATIONS CLOSED TODAY.
Friday, July 05, 2013
All Day
All Sacramento Public Library locations closed because all staff is furloughed today.

TEEN
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
TEEN FLASH FICTION WRITING CONTEST
Friday, July 05, 2013
All Day

Deadline: July 15th

Theme: Summer

1st Prize: 2 movie tickets

You must be a teenager (or "tween") to participate!

In 300 words or less, submit your story to:

plouthan@saclibrary.org
This is a Summer Reading Program event.

BOOK CLUB
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY BOOK CLUB
Saturday, July 06, 2013
9:45 AM
The Sylvan Oaks Library Book Club has been meeting consistently for many years. All are welcome. This month, we'll be discussing Catering to Nobody, by Diane Mott Davidson, and Bulls Island, by Dorothea Benton Frank.

TEEN
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
TEEN FLASH FICTION WRITING CONTEST
Tuesday, July 09, 2013
All Day

Deadline: July 15th

Theme: Summer

1st Prize: 2 movie tickets

You must be a teenager (or "tween") to participate!

In 300 words or less, submit your story to:

plouthan@saclibrary.org
This is a Summer Reading Program event.

FAMILY/ALL AGES
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
KITCHEN CONCOCTIONS
Tuesday, July 09, 2013
3:30 PM
Give thanks for all the food you are about to receive by making one-of-kind recipe books. Make your own self-hardening clay, pigments and other art materials from every day items you might find in any kitchen and explore the world of design by creating food structures, good enough to eat!

FAMILY/ALL AGES
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
FAMILY GAME NIGHT @ SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
Tuesday, July 09, 2013
5:00 PM
Every Tuesday evening, we put family games out in the Children's Area at Sylvan Oaks Library. Playing board games is fun, quality time that helps young children build early literacy skills while strengthening the reading skills of the older children.
Take a night off from your regular schedule! Come learn and play at the library!
This is a Summer Reading Program event.

EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
TODDLERS PLAY AND SING @ SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
10:15 AM
Come join your friends for play time, singing songs, and enjoying stories with Poppy at Sylvan Oaks Library! This program is appropriate for children from 1.5 - 3 years old.
This is a Summer Reading Program event.

EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, SONGS AND CRAFTS @ SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
11:15 AM
Come joing your friends for stories, singing, and craft time with Poppy at Sylvan Oaks Library! This program is appropriate for children who are 3 - 6 years old.
This is a Summer Reading Program event.

TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTION
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
COMPUTER/EREADER HELP--SYLVAN OAKS
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
2:00 PM
One-on-one computer or e-Reader help is available at Sylvan Oaks Library Wednesdays from 2pm-3pm. Bring your device with you, if possible. Sign up at the service desk or stop by for the next available appointment.

This is a Summer Reading Program event.

SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
SYLVAN OAKS TWEEN BOOK CLUB
Thursday, July 11, 2013
4:00 PM
Are you a Tween who loves to read? Looking for your next great book? Join our book club at Sylvan Oaks Library! Each month we'll talk a bit about the book we read*, you'll receive the book for next month's meeting, create some art, have some snacks, and hang out. See you there!

This program is appropriate for readers who are about 9-13 years old.

*you don't have to have read the book to participate--come join us anyway!

This is a Summer Reading Program event.

TEEN
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
TEEN FLASH FICTION WRITING CONTEST
Friday, July 12, 2013
All Day

Deadline: July 15th

Theme: Summer

1st Prize: 2 movie tickets

You must be a teenager (or "tween") to participate!

In 300 words or less, submit your story to:

plouthan@saclibrary.org
This is a Summer Reading Program event.

ADULT
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
COFFEE, DONUTS, AND A MOVIE @ SYLVAN OAKS
Friday, July 12, 2013
1:30 PM
Come watch a classic movie, enjoy a cup of coffee and a donut.
Stay tuned for a short description of this month's feature!
This is a Summer Reading Program event.

SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA BATS @ SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
Saturday, July 13, 2013
2:00 PM
NorCalBats is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of bats throughout Northern California. In addition, we are committed to public education regarding the environmental benefits of bats and dispelling fears and myths that lead to the death of roosts and colonies.
This is a Summer Reading Program event.

TEEN
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
TEEN FLASH FICTION WRITING CONTEST
Monday, July 15, 2013
All Day

Deadline: July 15th

Theme: Summer

1st Prize: 2 movie tickets

You must be a teenager (or "tween") to participate!

In 300 words or less, submit your story to:

plouthan@saclibrary.org
This is a Summer Reading Program event.

SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
KIDS CAN COOK @ SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
3:30 PM
Kids love to make pizza! This fun-filled program is packed with activities. We make whole wheat pizza dough from scratch—watching the yeast foam, stirring and kneading the dough. For food safety reasons and time constraints, we won’t use the dough we make in class. Instead, we send kids home with the dough recipe and make a special pizza recipe piled high with veggies to eat in class. While we’re eating we read The Little Red Hen (Makes a Pizza).
This program is presented by the California Food Literacy Center for our Summer Reading Program.

FAMILY/ALL AGES
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
FAMILY GAME NIGHT @ SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
5:00 PM
Every Tuesday evening, we put family games out in the Children's Area at Sylvan Oaks Library. Playing board games is fun, quality time that helps young children build early literacy skills while strengthening the reading skills of the older children.
Take a night off from your regular schedule! Come learn and play at the library!
This is a Summer Reading Program event.

EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
TODDLERS PLAY AND SING @ SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
10:15 AM
Come join your friends for play time, singing songs, and enjoying stories with Poppy at Sylvan Oaks Library! This program is appropriate for children from 1.5 - 3 years old.
This is a Summer Reading Program event.

EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, SONGS AND CRAFTS @ SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
11:15 AM
Come joing your friends for stories, singing, and craft time with Poppy at Sylvan Oaks Library! This program is appropriate for children who are 3 - 6 years old.
This is a Summer Reading Program event.

TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTION
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
COMPUTER/EREADER HELP--SYLVAN OAKS
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
2:00 PM
One-on-one computer or e-Reader help is available at Sylvan Oaks Library Wednesdays from 2pm-3pm. Bring your device with you, if possible. Sign up at the service desk or stop by for the next available appointment.

This is a Summer Reading Program event.

FAMILY/ALL AGES
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
FAMILY FOOD PREP @ SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
Friday, July 19, 2013
3:30 PM
This is a Summer Reading Program series inspired by this year’s theme: Reading is So Delicious! Today we’ll be making homemade ice cream, the easy way! We’ll have all the supplies ready for you, and everyone will leave with a recipe card. It’s food-prepping fun for the whole family!

SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
A FEAST FOR SONG WITH BONNIE LOCKHART @ SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
Saturday, July 20, 2013
2:00 PM
Bonnie’s program of original and diverse traditional folk music invites children and families to join in the fun of sing-alongs, story songs, finger plays and singing games. Accompanying herself on guitar, keyboards, and percussion, Bonnie sings with irresistible enthusiasm. Come join in and sing along!
This is a Summer Reading Program event.

FAMILY/ALL AGES
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
FAMILY FOOD PREP @ SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
3:30 PM
This is a Summer Reading Program series inspired by this year’s theme: Reading is So Delicious! Today we’ll be making berry trifles. We’ll have all the supplies ready for you, and everyone will leave with a recipe card. It’s food-prepping fun for the whole family!

FAMILY/ALL AGES
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
FAMILY GAME NIGHT @ SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
5:00 PM
Every Tuesday evening, we put family games out in the Children's Area at Sylvan Oaks Library. Playing board games is fun, quality time that helps young children build early literacy skills while strengthening the reading skills of the older children.
Take a night off from your regular schedule! Come learn and play at the library!
This is a Summer Reading Program event.

EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
TODDLERS PLAY AND SING @ SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
10:15 AM
Come join your friends for play time, singing songs, and enjoying stories with Poppy at Sylvan Oaks Library! This program is appropriate for children from 1.5 - 3 years old.
This is a Summer Reading Program event.

EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, SONGS AND CRAFTS @ SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
11:15 AM
Come joing your friends for stories, singing, and craft time with Poppy at Sylvan Oaks Library! This program is appropriate for children who are 3 - 6 years old.
This is a Summer Reading Program event.

TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTION
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
COMPUTER/EREADER HELP--SYLVAN OAKS
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
2:00 PM
One-on-one computer or e-Reader help is available at Sylvan Oaks Library Wednesdays from 2pm-3pm. Bring your device with you, if possible. Sign up at the service desk or stop by for the next available appointment.

This is a Summer Reading Program event.

ADULT
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
ADULT BAKE-OFF AND RECIPE SWAP @ SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
5:30 PM
Come show off (and share)your best cake for a good old-fashioned bake-off and recipe swap! Please bring 2 copies of your recipe, and each participant will leave with a collection of all of the featured recipes. There will be prizes for the Tastiest Cake, Prettiest Cake, Most Surprising Ingredients, and more!

This is a Summer Reading Program event.

SCHOOL AGE (6-12)
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
LEGO MANIA @ SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
Thursday, July 25, 2013
3:30 PM
Come build to your heart's content! We'll have lots of Lego bricks for everyone, so we hope to see you here.

This is a Summer Reading Program event.

ADULT
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
WHAT'S FOR DINNER? @ SYLVAN OAKS
Thursday, July 25, 2013
4:00 PM
A creative Summer Reading Program for adults.

ADULT
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
SIT & STITCH @ SYLVAN OAKS
Friday, July 26, 2013
1:00 PM
Do you knit? Crochet? Do needlework? Want to learn? Do you have fiber-crafting skills to share with beginners? Bring a project to work on as we learn together! Adults and teens welcome!
This is a Summer Reading Program event.


FAMILY/ALL AGES
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
FAMILY GAME NIGHT @ SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
5:00 PM
Every Tuesday evening, we put family games out in the Children's Area at Sylvan Oaks Library. Playing board games is fun, quality time that helps young children build early literacy skills while strengthening the reading skills of the older children.
Take a night off from your regular schedule! Come learn and play at the library!
This is a Summer Reading Program event.

TEEN
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
TEEN POETRY SLAM AND PIZZA PARTY @ SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
6:00 PM
Calling all Teens! Bring a poem you wrote or a poem you like and be ready to share and listen to others as we all eat pizza, drink sodas, and have a good time. Bring your friends!
This is a Summer Reading Program event.

EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
TODDLERS PLAY AND SING @ SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
10:15 AM
Come join your friends for play time, singing songs, and enjoying stories with Poppy at Sylvan Oaks Library! This program is appropriate for children from 1.5 - 3 years old.
This is a Summer Reading Program event.

EARLY CHILDHOOD (0-5)
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, SONGS AND CRAFTS @ SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
11:15 AM
Come joing your friends for stories, singing, and craft time with Poppy at Sylvan Oaks Library! This program is appropriate for children who are 3 - 6 years old.
This is a Summer Reading Program event.

TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTION
SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY
COMPUTER/EREADER HELP--SYLVAN OAKS
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
2:00 PM
One-on-one computer or e-Reader help is available at Sylvan Oaks Library Wednesdays from 2pm-3pm. Bring your device with you, if possible. Sign up at the service desk or stop by for the next available appointment.
This is a Summer Reading Program event.