Librarian's Corner

As we embrace the autumn crisp, we're thrilled to share the exciting happenings coming your way this October at the Loomis Library & Community Learning Center.

• Eggplant Festival: Come and visit our booth at the Loomis Eggplant Festival. We will be helping to sign up new members while enjoying the day with our wonderful patrons and neighbors. Craft activities for all ages will be provided. Please note that the actual library will be closed this day.
• Friends of the Loomis Library Book Sale Oct. 24-28. Just in time for National Friends of Libraries Week (Oct. 15-21), this booksale is going to be huge! Our container is filled to the brim and the Friends of the Library are determined to make this sale our best ever. Stop by and show our Friends of the Library some much deserved appreciation for all they do. And pick up some books while you're at it! More details below.

Here's what else to look forward to this month:



• Girls Who Code
• UC Master Gardeners Workshop-Urban Forestry
• Tea of the Month
• Master Builders Club
• Manga Club
• Japanese Storytime
• Libby and Hoopla Digital Library Information and Set Up
• FOL Colossal Booksale
• Read to a Dog
• Halloween Walk Through A Book & Craft
• Spice Club: Spotlight on Persia

We know that everyone has different interests and needs, and we want to make sure that everyone feels welcome and supported at the Loomis Library & Community Learning Center. Whether you're looking for a cozy corner to curl up with a good book, a space to work on a project, or a fun program to attend, we've got you covered. We're constantly updating our collection to make sure we have something for everyone, from the latest bestsellers to niche hobbies and interests.

October Events

Placer County Genealogical Society:

DNA Workshop

Thursday, October 5th 10:30-noon

Ancestry workshops presented by the Placer County Genealogical Society.

Advanced registration required.

Please contact DNAteacherZ@gmail for information and registration.

Tea of the Month

Ongoing through October

Participate in our newest, passive adult program!

Stay cozy and refreshed with our Tea of the Month program that features a new mystery tea type and flavor each month. Tea of the Month is perfect for anyone, from the novice tea drinker or the connoisseur looking to explore the excitement of a wide range of teas. Don’t drink caffeinated beverages? You can still participate-we always have a decaf option available.

Each month a new tea type and flavor is carefully hand-selected for the month. Each month’s bag will contain a single serving of bagged tea specially curated around a monthly theme along with other fun surprises.

Pick one up at the circulation desk, available while supplies last!

Girls Who Code

Tuesday, October 10th 3:30-5pm

The Loomis Library and Community Learning Center is hosting a Girls Who Code Club for girls in 3rd-6th grade.

Girls Who Code is a non-profit organization dedicated to closing the gender gap in technology. The Club is Girl’s Who Code’s FREE after-school computer science program.

Meeting dates are every Tuesday beginning October 10th-November 14th, 3:30-5pm. Meetings will be held at the library using library chromebooks or students can bring their own devices from home to participate.

*NOTE: This is a six-week commitment. Participants will need to

attend all meetings.

Reservations are required. Call 916-824-2905 and reserve your place today.

Japanese Storytime with Malie-san

Wednesday, October 11 & 18th, 10:30 - 11:30 am

Join us for 30 minutes of fun with a book reading, songs, and learning hiragana letters.

Please try to arrive 10-15 minutes early. All language speakers welcome. Adult supervision required

Reservations are not required. Drop-in OK.

Hoopla/Libby Digital Library Info Hour

Thursday, October 12th, 10:30 am - noon

Wherever you go —take the library with you!



Get the most out of 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.

UC Master Gardeners Workshop:

Urban Forestry

Saturday, October 14th, 10:30-11:30 am

The Urban Forestry Act recently updated their mandate to increase the canopy cover throughout California. We will explore how gardeners can make this goal a reality. Tree cover is vital in the environment for shade, habitat, air quality, and general well-being. Yes, we can have trees and eat our cake too!

Space is limited and open to the first 25 registrants. To secure your spot, please call 916-824-2905 and reserve your place today.

Manga Club

October 14th 3:30 - 4:30 pm

Do you love Manga and Graphic Novels?

Join us as we talk about our favorite Manga authors and illustrators. We will dive into aspects of Japanese culture and this how this genre is shaping contemporary literature.

Snacks with be provided.

Ages 11-15

Please call the library to reserve your space (916) 824-2905.

Spice Club

Tuesday, October 17th 6:00 - 6:45 pm

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.

Master Builders Club

Saturday, October 21st 10:30 - 11:30 am

Calling all engineering enthusiasts! Are you ready to take on a challenge that will test your skills and creativity? Join us to create and collaborate with other master builders, new theme every month!

Ages 6-10

Reservations are not required. Drop-In OK

Friends of the Library Colossal Booksale

October 24-28th

Come one, come all to the colossal FOL booksale! The Friends of the Library will have hundreds of gently used books, games and puzzles, just waiting to find a place on your shelves. Stop by and stock up on fiction, non-fiction, children's books, puzzles... we have them all! All proceeds benefit the library and help to purchase new books, plus all the extras that make our library unique!

Lend a Hand, Lend a Heart, Read to a Dog!

Saturday, October 28th, 10:30 - 11:30 am

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 super fun! Our furry friends love to hear stories and never 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!

Reservations are not required. Drop-In OK

Halloween Walk Through A Book!

Saturday, October 28th 11am-1pm

Come in costume and visit us for our Halloween Story Book Walk on October 30th, 11 am - 3 pm. This is a self guided outdoor activity for the entire family. Children will be able to read and interact with the story Pete the Cat: Five Little Pumpkins by moving through several stations each with a pages of the story. A featured craft and treats will also be provided at the end of the walk.

This event is free and all are welcome!

Preschool Storytime, Fridays, 10:30 am

Join us inside in the Jessie Helms community room for Preschool Storytime every Friday at 10:30 am. We sing, dance, recite fingerplays, and listen to stories! Stay after for a craft, 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.

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.

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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.

Contact us:

(916) 824-2905 | Collection@LoomisLibrary.org