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“It is what you read when you don’t have to that determines what you will be when you can’t help it.”
— Charles Francis Potter
(often erroneously attributed to Oscar Wilde)
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Librarian's Corner
June is here and the Summer Reading challenges are ready and waiting to become the highlight of your summer fun!
This year, the theme is Find Your Voice, and we are ready to help you branch out and express yourself in new ways—we have programs for adults, teens, kids, and toddlers too, so everyone can discover new adventures right here, at the library!
Please mark your calendar and plan to join us for the Kick-Off Party on June 17, 11 am-1 pm. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library and it's the catalyst for all the excitement that follows.
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The purpose of the Summer Reading Program is to mitigate any summer learning loss for school age students; to improve their reading skills and increase their desire to read. However, we've expanded our goals to include all ages and we welcome the opportunity to engage everyone this summer through events and activities that foster life-long learning.
We strive to remain the hub and heart of the community and summer is the best time of year to bring everyone together while having fun! We hope you will support our efforts and register for the Summer Reading Challenges. And we look forward to seeing you at the library!
~ Sarah Comstock
Library Director
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Placer County Genealogical Society - DNA Workshop
Thursday, June 1, 10 am - 12 pm
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Ancestry workshops presented by the Placer County Genealogical Society.
Advanced registration required. Please contact DNAteacherZ@gmail.com for information and registration.
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If you love anime and manga , then this club is for you! | |
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Saturday, June 3, 2-4 pm
Each month, we talk about our favorite manga books and learn about the latest trends in this genre. We play games, watch anime movies, make art, and definitely laugh a lot!
Join us and bring a friend—the more the merrier.
Snacks are provided.
Ages 11-15
Please RSVP to reserve your place by calling (916) 824-2905.
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Hoopla/Libby Digital Library Info Hour
Thursday, June 8, 10:30 - 12:00 pm
Wherever you go this summer—take the library with you!
Supercharge your library card and access all of your favorite eBooks, audiobooks, music, and movies, using the Libby and Hoopla digital libraries 24/7 via Apple, Google Play, Roku, Amazon Prime, and Chromecast.
Come to our workshop and learn how to make the most of these free subscriptions. We will help you set up your accounts and guide you through the basic steps. You will need to bring your phones and tablets and know your app store passwords to set up an account.
Please RSVP to reserve your place by calling (916) 824-2905.
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Saturday, June 10, 10:30-11:30 am
FREE workshop!
Presented by the UC Master Gardeners of Placer County
Have you wondered how to create a water-wise garden? Hands-on gardeners will learn six steps for transforming their landscape plus plants to consider, we will show inspiring garden examples, and share online resources to help you have a beautiful and resource efficient garden.
Space is limited and reservations are preferred. Please call (916) 824-2905 to reserve your place. Drop-in OK
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Let's Get Movin! Special Storytime and Yoga
for Kids and their Grown-ups!
Friday, June 16th, 10:30 am
Special guest, Cheri Ashton will read from her new book Leo's Yoga Friends: Adventures in India. She will guide children and their caregivers through the yoga poses in the book. Leo's Yoga Friends encourages children and their loved ones to try different yoga poses while having fun at the same time. It also promotes treating others with kindness. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one, however, it is not required. We will do songs, finger plays, and have free-play after storytime.
NOTE: This event will be indoors.
All are welcome. Drop-in OK.
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Marvelous Mesozoic Marine Reptiles of California: Traveling Exhibit
June 20-24
Find Your Voice as a Marine Anthropologist! Visit the traveling exhibit from the Sierra College Museum of Natural History and learn about the early predators of the sea, such as plesiosaurs, mosasaurs, and ichthyosaurs through their fossil remains! This exhibit will be on display during normal business hours.
NOTE: Attending this exhibit earns 30 points in the kids Summer Reading challenges!
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Lend a Hand, Lend a Heart, Read to a Dog!
Saturday, June 24, 10:30-11:30 am
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What's better than a spelling bee? A talking dog!
Well...these gentle dogs don't exactly talk, but they do make great listeners~ we paws-itively guarantee it!
Why read to a dog?
- Reading to a dog builds confidence in emerging readers.
- Reading to a dog builds public speaking skills.
- Reading to a dog reduces stress.
And it's downright fun! Our furry friends love to hear stories and don't make judgments if any mistakes are made. Bring a favorite book from home or select one from our collection and join us for an hour of reading fun!
This event earns 30 points in the kids Summer Reading Challenges! Reservations are not required. Drop-In OK
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Spice Club
Tuesday, June 27, 6-6:45 pm
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With special guest, Lisa Thibodeaux of Happy Road Flower Farm.
Many flowers are edible; however. not every edible flower is palatable. The word “edible” means you may safely consume the flower. Unfortunately, it does not always mean the flavor is appealing. Some flowers such as lavender have a bitter or astringent taste and are best used sparingly as a garnish. The same flower grown in different locations can taste different. Lisa will introduce us to the best locally sourced edible flowers and how to use them in creating dishes that are as lovely to look at as they are to eat. She will bring in samples from her own garden and share growing tips as well as her favorite recipes.
What is Spice Club?
Each month, we explore a different region of the world through the lens of spices, spice blends and ancient grains–learning how individual spices and ancient grains have shaped the culture and cuisine for the region.
We will provide recipes, edible samples and spice packets.
Spice up your learning and your life by joining the Spice Club!
Reservations are required and space is limited.
Please click the link below or call the library at (916) 824-2905.
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Let's Build a Boat!
Wednesday, June 28, 10:30 -11:30 am
Ages 5-9
We will decorate and put together wooden paddle boats and test them on the open seas (aka a kiddie pool). And we will make origami paper boats and test their buoyancy. All materials are provided.
Supplies are limited and reservations are required.
Please call (916) 824-2905 to reserve your place.
(This activity earns 30 points in the kids summer reading challenge.)
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Find Your Voice: Create a Comic Strip or Graphic Novel! (1 0f 4 workshops)
Did you know that Dav Pilkey created his first Dogman character when he was in the second grade? In this workshop series, you will learn to create an engaging comic strip or graphic novel. All the visual storytelling techniques will be covered. Materials are provided.
For ages 6-12. Space is limited and reservations are required. Please call (916) 824-2905 to register your child.
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Chocolate Olympics!
Friday, June 30, 3:30-4:30 pm
How sweet it is—Start training for Olympic Games with a chocolate spin!
Calling all teens and tweens ages 10-17 who love chocolate! Events will consist of Oreo cookie rolling, M&M sorting, a chocolate chip toss, and more.
The program is open to the first 30 participants. Registration is required. Please call (916) 824-2905 to reserve your place.
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Preschool Storytime, Fridays, 10:30 am | |
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Join us for Preschool Storytime every Friday at 10:30 am.We sing, dance, recite fingerplays, and listen to stories! Stay after for craft and free playtime and time to talk with other parents, grandparents, and caregivers. Please arrive 10 minutes early to get yourself settled before the story starts.
Browse the library after storytime and bring home a take-and-make craft kit to extend the fun at home.
Reservations are not required. Drop-in OK.
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June Highlights on HOOPLA! | |
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Let the library come to you 24/7 with a HOOPLA Digital account. Go to HooplaDigital.com and look for the Loomis Library. You will need a Loomis Library card to sign up for an account.
Don't have a card?
You can get one here.
Accessing great titles has never been easier. Take hoopla to the big screen with...
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hoopla Digital has curated music, eBooks, Comics, Movies, TV series, and audiobooks to compliment the Find Your Voice theme. Take the library with you on vacation with Hoopla instant downloads!
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Browse, borrow, and listen to hoopla music on Roku. In addition to the hoopla movies, TV shows, and audiobooks already viewable, hoopla's Roku app makes music now available through your television! | |
Get the BEST of Both Worlds with Hoopla and Libby Digital Libraries. | |
Free | Confidential | Multilingual
Available 24/7
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Connect to resources for housing, food, transportation, healthcare, and more. Your source for non-emergency disaster information.
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Dial 2-1-1 or 1-833-DIAL211 | TTY: 1-844-521-6697
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Text your zip code to 898211
(your plan's text rates will apply)
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Become a Member of the Friends of the Loomis Library! | |
Your Membership Contribution Supports Library Programs, Events, the Summer Reading Challenges, 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.
Donations can be mailed to:
Friends of the Loomis Library
PO Box 610
Loomis, CA 95650
Thanks in advance! You are helping to support the library and our community for today and the future.
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