July News
Programs for July
(all events will take place at the Loomis Library and Community Room unless noted)
Sign up to be a member of the Friends of the Loomis Library
The newly opened Loomis Library is your library!  Help the library by becoming a member of the Friends of Loomis Library.    Just download and fill out the form: http://tinyurl.com/foll-form 
Sign up for the Summer Reading Program
If you haven't done so already, stop by the library to sign up for the summer reading program and pick up a bingo sheet.  We have bingo sheets for Pre-Readers, Readers, Teens and Adults.   When you get bingo, you win a prize!
July 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th 10:30am-11:30am
Summer Reading Program Events
Throughout the summer, the library will be hosting various fun events every Thursday morning at 10:30am.  Fun for all ages.
July 6th - Roger Carroll, Ventriloquist - Our very own Loomis finance director and town treasurer will entertain the children with a ventriloquist show.
July 13th - Fruit Crate Label presentation and contest - In recognition of the Loomis area's agricultural heritage, the Loomis Basin Historical Society will have a display at the library on the history and importance of the fruit industry, according to Ed Horton of the LBHS. Vintage fruit crate labels used by farmers to identify, promote and ship their fruit will be part of the presentation. Those who wish can also design their own fruit labels and enter a contest
July 20th - Crafts - Create a unique craft that you can take home
July 27th - Nature
July 8th 10:30am-11:30am
Composting Seminar
James Bridges, Urban Gardner, will return and give a talk on Composting.
July 13th 6:00pm-8:00pm
Friends of Loomis Library Meeting
All are welcome to attend.
July 19th 6:00pm-8:30pm
Historical Society Meeting
All are welcome to attend
July 20th 3:30pm-4:30pm
Historical Society Program - Jump Start Your Family History Research: An Introduction to Genealogy
Take a fascinating journey into your family's past. With the digitization and database indexing of historical documents, getting started researching your family history is fun and easy - if you know where to look and what to look for. Genealogist Barbara Leak will present a strategy to jump start your journey and identify the first five generations of your ancestors.
July 21st 1pm-2pm
Getting Familiar with Social Media
This is a gentle introduction into the different forms of social media. Learn about Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and others. Learn what's the buzz about all the buzz.
July 22nd 10:30am-11:30am
Lend a Heart / Read to a Dog Program
Please join us the 4th Saturday each month when Lend a Heart bring their sweet, therapy-trained dogs to the library so kids can practice their reading skills and build confidence with a kind, furry friend. We're grateful to local dentist, Dr. Baldonado and his friend Peanut, for organizing this wonderful program!
July 28th 10am-4pm
July 29th 10am-3pm
Friends of Loomis Library Book Sale
There's still half the summer left - plenty of reading to do!  Stock up on reading material during the Friends of Loomis Library Book Sale!
Other News
*FREE* Tech Help at the Loomis Library
Get  your or your friends/family's technical questions answered by our Encore fellow, Eric. His bio can be found here:http://tinyurl.com/zv8qhwj.  Iphones, Ipads, e-readers, computers or even the Internet.  "No questoin is too simple".  He will be available at the library generally 2pm-5pm Thursday-Saturday.  Drop in (call ahead to see if he is in) or make an appointment (916) 812-2237.
Future Events
August 17th 7pm-8:30pm
Loomis Library Page Turners (book club) - Cleopatra: A Life
Our new book club is the Loomis Library Page Turners! We meed every other month to discuss the book of the month.
This month's book is 'Cleopatra: A Life' by Stacy Schiff. You can find more details here:   http://www.stacyschiff.com/cleopatra-a-life.html
We meet at the library every other third Thursday at 7:00 PM. Feel free to bring a snack or beverage. Please RSVP to Janet at [email protected].
Starting September 6th 10:00am
Placer County Genealogical Society presents Genetic Genealogy Workshops
Starting in September, Carol Dove of the Placer County Genealogical Society will be offering DNA workshops the first and third Thursday of every month from 10 a.m. - Noon at the Loomis Library Jesse Helms Community Room. She is planning to offer introductory concepts on the first Thursday of each month (Beginners) and more hands-on tools and advanced concepts for the second Thursday of each month (Intermediate - Advanced). These workshops will continue through the end of the year with just one workshop in December.
Sign ups are required, as space is limited . Reservations start for the general public on July 25 and will be on a first-come-first-serve basis. Please contact Carol Dove via email ([email protected]) and a reservation form will be sent to you.
Ongoing Events
Story Time -  Fridays - 10:30-11am
Friends of Loomis Library Meeting -
Every 2nd Thursday 6pm-8pm 
Historical Society Meeting - Every 3rd Wednesday 6pm-8:30pm
Historical Society Presentation - Every 3rd Thursday 3:30pm-4:30pm
Lend a Heart/Read to a Dog - Every 4th Saturday 10am-11am
Bottom of the Newsletter
Congratulations for scrolling to the bottom of the newsletter!  This month's reward is that you have the privilege of taking a selfie with Loomie the Owl.  Come to the library during operating hours and get a selfie with Loomie!
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6050 Library Drive
Loomis, CA 95650

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