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Loomis Library & Community
Learning Center
6050 Library Dr. Loomis, CA 95650
Hours: Wednesday - Sat. 10 am - 5 pm
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Librarian's Corner
[ Sarah with the first set of new book purchases ]
Wow the last two months have flown by! I've had such a great time getting to know you all, and you have given me such a warm welcome! That being said, I'm not the only new thing around here...
Books - This last month I have had the opportunity to purchase many new books for our library. I have looked at what is popular on national charts and I have purchased your requests as well. Please feel free to let me know if there's anything that you want to see in our library and I'll do my best to make it happen.
Staff - I'm no longer the newest member of of the Loomis Library Team! We have hired two new library assistants, Susan and Debora, so if you haven't done so already be sure to stop and say hi!
Makers Space - We now have a craft cart in the children's area so in addition to finding a new book to read children can create something as well! We will regularly update the supplies and crafts available so be sure to check in and see what's new. And of course, let us know your interests and what you'd like to make!
New Hours - Starting in March we will be open on Wednesdays from 10 am - 5 pm. Many of you have let us know that you wish we could be open more than three days a week and now we will be! We are so excited to see your happy faces four days a week!
Volunteers
- I'm so thankful for the continued support that comes from the many volunteers who donate their time and talent to make our Library and Community Learning Center such a special place. We couldn't do it without you!
~ Sarah Comstock, Librarian
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Dr. Seuss's Birthday
March 2nd - All Day Events!
Nobody brings out our inner child better than Dr. Seuss!
March 2nd is
Dr
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Seuss's birthday! He would be 114. To celebrate, we will read our favorite Dr. Seuss books to young readers at Story time from 10:30 - 11 am, and we will have craft materials at our Maker's Space to help you make your own Seuss-like animals and contraptions.
We welcome children of all ages to stop by and share their favorite Dr. Seuss stories throughout the day. When you check out any book you will receive a free Dr. Seuss Bookmark!
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The True Story of Happy Dogs and Happy Kids
Highlights from
Lend a Heart-Lend a Hand, Read to a Dog
. Saturday, February 24, 2018
We has a great turnout for this event. The dogs are such good listeners and the kids love reading to them. Thanks to Dr. Junne Baldonado, DDS, and the many volunteers who brought these gentle therapy dogs to storytime. We surprised the volunteers with a special tea and treats afterwards. Our volunteer, Joanne Ligamari, even baked cookies for the dogs!
Please join us for the next Read to a Dog event March, 24th, 10: 30 - 11 am!
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Mark Your Calendars - Upcoming Events
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2018 DNA Workshops
Thurs. March 1st,
10 am-12 pm
Genetic Genealogy and Ancestry DNA
Brief overview of genetic DNA testing, and what the results look like and what they do for you. She will then dive into the Ancestry DNA website, uncovering many of its hidden wonders.
Thurs. March 15
th, 10 am-12 pm
Working With Your Ancestry Autosomal Data
Dive further into Ancestry DNA data and what we can do with it. It can be a great start to helping you uncover your family, meet new cousins, know more about your ancestry.
Presenter: Jeane Berry of the Placer County Genealogical Society
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AARP Free Tax Help
Tues. & Wed. Feb. 6th-Apr. 11th
11:30 am-6:00 pm
CALL 916-672-1182 to make an appt.
Available to all Taxpayers
Electronic Filing of Federal & CA returns
Quick, Direct Depodsit Refunds
NO FEES-
NO AGE RESTRICTIONS OR MEMBERSHIP NEEDED
OFFERED BY AARP & I.R.S.
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Current Events Discussion Group
Thursdays, 1-3 pm
Discussion includes non-partisan events of the day, both domestic and international. The program is led by Jerry Fuchs, a newspaper publisher for 47 years with eh San Francisco Examiner and Tribune Company and past professor at the Notre Dame University.
Registration is $25 for the semester. Current Semester January - August
Contact Jerry at JerryFuchs@gmail.com with any questions
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Page Turners Book Club
The Best Land Under Heaven: The Donner Party in the Age of Manifest Destiny
Thurs., March 15, 7 pm
"An unflinching and invaluable account of the darkest side of Manifest Destiny. The Best Land Under Heaven offers a brilliant revisionist examination of one of America's most calamitous and sensationalized catastrophes."
Feel free to bring a snack or beverage. Please send your RSVP or questions to MyrtleCooks2@aol.com
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Lend A Heart-Lend A Hand
Read to a dog!
Sat. March 24th, 10-11:30 am
Our lovable dogs need kids to read
them a story!
Every 4th Saturday of the month join
Lend A Heart Lead A Hand Animal-Assisted Therapy volunteers and their sweet, therapy-trained dogs inside the library. Kids can practice their reading skills and build confidence with a kind and furry friend.
We're grateful to Dr. Junne Baldonado, DDS, and his friend Peanut, for organizing this wonderful program!
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Loomis Historical Society
Presents:
Thurs. March 15th, 3:30-4:30 pm
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Story Time! With Big Daddy
Fri. March 30th, 10:30-11:00 am
Big Daddy is a certified therapy miniature horse. Big Daddy loves to promote reading. Big Daddy goes to schools and school events to visit with children to visit and hear them read.
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Monthly Meetings
- FOL Meeting -Thurs., March 8th, 6 - 8 pm
- Historical Society Meeting-Wed., March 21st, 6 - 8 pm
- Town of Loomis Library Board Meeting-
Mon., March 26th, 6 - 7 pm
All meetings are OPEN to attend
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It's Friends of the Loomis Library Membership Time!
Basic membership is only $10 a year, $20 for your whole family.
Higher levels are always welcome. All memberships are tax deductible per IRS 501(c)3 charitable rules. Your dues help pay for programs, books and materials, events, summer reading, and the various little extras that can mean a lot.
Thanks to all you early bird renewals who save us the cost of sending out a renewal mailing in February.
Also, special thank you to all who are renewing or joining for the first time.
You are helping to support the library and the community for today and the future.
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