“It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade.”
― Charles Dickens, Great Expectations
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Librarian's Corner
March-the Month of Transition
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The library is abuzz with the seasonal transition from winter's contemplative spirit to the sudden burst of energy that comes with spring. We are delighted by the record attendance at our events and daily usage continues to reach new levels. The library materials collection will soon have a total of 15,000 items and we have almost doubled our circulation. And like all living things, we're experiencing some of the growing pains that accompany progress. Some days we are too noisy for those who need quiet and other days we don't have enough space to accommodate program attendance. Despite the daily challenges, we continue to bud in some areas and blossom in others.
Here's what's new for March:
We want to thank Teacher
Stephanie and Bridge Yoga
for partnering with us--offering
Preschool Storytime and Movement
classes, followed by
Gentle
Chair Yoga
for adults on Wednesday mornings. These back-to-back activities span all ages and abilities. The attendees have expressed their enthusiasm and appreciation for these programs.
The
UC Master Gardener's workshops are also very popular. We had standing room only for the
Container Gardening Workshop in January and again in February, with a
repeat-by-popular-demand container gardening workshop. The Master Gardeners will be back for a
Vegetable Gardening: Tips and Tricks for a Successful Summer Garden tutorial on March 7th.
The gardening workshops help to bring awareness to the
seed library located inside the library. We are thankful for our volunteers,
Joanne and
Molly for keeping the seed library well-stocked with seasonally appropriate seeds and information handouts.
The
Loomis Quilt and Fiber Guild
has pledged its support for continued collaboration of projects and artwork to be displayed at the library. We have put forth a challenge for quilts based on books and look forward to seeing the responses.
And although it is just the beginning of spring, we're already putting the finishing touches on the Summer Reading Program for kids, teens, and adults. We'll unroll more details as we get closer to summer.
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Loomis Soroptomist Ruby Award Winner -
Carol Mason!
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Friends of the Library Vice President, Carol Mason, received the Loomis Soroptomist Ruby Award for her tireless volunteer work as interim librarian throughout the transition from county to town library. Among her many accomplishments, Carol was commended for organizing and managing the volunteers, purchasing and setting up the cataloging system, training volunteers and staff, and logging in over 3800 hours during the process.
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Carol continues to be a steady and dependable figure in our library. Without
her hard work and effort the library would not be where it is today. She is incredibly deserving of this award and we are happy for the recognition she has received because of it.
~ Sarah Comstock
Community Engagement Librarian
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Make Census 2020 Count!
The Census happens just once every 10 years and it’s just around the corner. Make sure you’re counted!
What matters to you? Schools? Transportation? Hospitals?
Data from the Census helps inform planning efforts for these important community resources. We want everyone to be counted in the 2020 Census so Placer County gets its fair share of funding and representation for the next decade. For every person missed, we lose $1,000 per person, per year — for 10 years — in federal funding. If we don't reach hard-to-count Placer County residents, the county will lose over $2,600,000 in federal aid annually for
10 years.
For the first time the 2020 Census will accept responses online. The process will be quick and secure. You can respond to the Census in less time than it takes to finish your morning coffee.Your responses are confidential.
The Loomis Library & Community Learning Center will have a Chromebook available to anyone who wants to complete the 2020 Census online.
The Census is secure and will NOT ask you for
❌Your Social Security Number
❌Your citizenship status
❌Personal info
❌Financial info
You’ll also be able to respond by mail.
Be counted!
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Town Talks
Join the March Conversation!
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Tuesday, March 3, 6-7:30
Our Guest:
Britt Snipes – Town Engineer and Public Works Director
Our Topic:
Roads & Transportation
Town Talks offers a unique opportunity for residents, elected officials, and community leaders to meet in an informal setting and engage in meaningful conversation. Our goal is to promote civic engagement, enhance communication, and build positive relationships in the town of Loomis.
Please join us!
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March Highlights for Adults!
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UC Master Gardeners
Workshop:
Vegetable Gardening
Sat, March 7
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Learn how to start and grow a spring and summer garden. We will discuss starting from seed, how to choose plants, and how to grow your own summer vegetable garden! Advanced registration required. Call the library to register. (916) 824-2905
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Puzzle Palooza II
Speed Puzzling!
Sat, March 21
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
A team puzzle solving event!
Each team will assemble a 500 piece puzzle. The fastest team wins!
Advanced registration of each team member is required. Call the library to register (916) 824-2905.
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March Highlights for Kids!
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Preschool
Storytime and Movement
Every Wednesday
10:30 - 11 am
This FREE movement class is designed for children ages 2-6. Adult participation is required. Drop-in OK. This class is a partnership with Bridge Yoga in Loomis, CA.
Instructor, Stephanie
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Lend a Heart
Read to a Dog!
Saturday, Mar 28
10:30 - 11:30 am
Join Lend A Heart Lend A Hand Animal Assisted Therapy volunteers and their sweet, therapy trained dogs inside library. Kids can practice their reading skills and build confidence with a kind and furry friend.
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- Town Talks - Our Topic: Roads and Transportation, 3/3, 6-7:30 pm
- UC Master Gardeners Workshop: Vegetable Gardening 3/7 10:30 am - 12 pm RSVP required. (916) 824-2905
- AARP FREE Tax Preparation Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 1-4 pm by Appointment only (916)672-1182
- Preschool Storytime & Movement. Every Wednesday 10:30-11am
- Gentle Chair Yoga for Adults. Every Wednesday, 11-11:45 am
- Current Events Discussion Group: Every Thursday, 1-3 pm
- Preschool Storytime: Every Friday 10:30-11:30 am
- Purls of Wisdom Knitting Group: Every Friday, 12:30-2 pm
- Placer Genealogy Society Workshops 3/5, 3/19, 10 am - 12 pm
- Master Builders Club 3/10, 3:30-4:30 pm
- Friends of the Library Meeting. All are welcome. 3/12, 6-8 pm
- Origami for Beginners 3/14, 10:30 am-12 pm
- Cookbook Club 3/17, 6:30-7:30 pm
- Historical Society Presentation 3/19 3:30-4:30 pm
- Puzzle Palooza II: Speed Puzzling! 3/21, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
- Page Turners Book Club: Ghosts of Gold Mountain 3/24, 5:30-6:30 pm
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Become a Member of the Friends of the Loomis Library!
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Your Membership Contribution Supports Library Programs, Events, the Summer Reading Program, Book and Material Purchases, plus all the Little Extras that Mean so much!
Basic membership is only $15 a year or $25 for your whole family.
Higher levels are always welcome. All memberships are tax deductible per IRS 501(c)3 charitable rules.
To renew or join, visit the library and pick up a FOL membership envelope located at the front desk or at the FOL Book Sale.
Thanks in advance! You are helping to support the library and our community for today and the future.
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