“I love and am loved, fully and freely, nothing expected, more than enough received.”
― The Hundred Secret Senses by Amy Tan
Librarian's Corner
February is the month where the transition from winter into spring begins. Wildflowers are blooming, birds are nesting, but the weather can still be chilly and unpredictable. Although the official start of spring is still a month away, this transitional period gives us a peek at what is ahead. This is a transitional period for the library as well.

Due to the spike in Covid-19 cases, we have put most in-person programs on hold until the peak passes. But this time away has given us renewed vigor and energy for what is ahead―we plan to be back fully in-person by the beginning of March with a full slate of programs, both old and new!
Even without in-person programming, there's a lot going on at the library in February. We hope you will check out the offerings below. And as the first glimmers of spring emerge, we hope your are catching new insights and feeling a sense of renewal for the coming season ahead.

Best wishes for health and wellness,

~ Sarah Comstock
Community Engagement Librarian
Free Tax Preparation
The AARP Foundation will provide free tax preparation services on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the library starting February 1st through April 13th, BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please call the appointment line at:
(916) 672-1182 to schedule an appointment. This service fills up fast, so please make an appointment as early as possible.
February 19th, 2022 will mark the 80th anniversary of the signing of Executive Order 9066, which ordered the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II.

The Loomis Basin Historical Society will publish weekly posts on our Facebook page's "Throwback Thursday" posts highlighting the many contributions that Japanese immigrants and Japanese-Americans have made to the Loomis Basin throughout the years.

The library will postpone weekly events commemorating this anniversary until May. We will celebrate the Month of Remembrance programs when it is safe to gather in larger groups.
February Online Events
Gardening Workshop
The UC Master Gardeners of Placer County will present this online workshop: What is a seed library? How do I “borrow” seeds? How do I “return” seeds? What do I do with those seeds?

Learn all about what a seed library is, how to grow a summer garden, and a little about how to save seeds successfully.


Passcode: seeds
Spice Experience
February 10th , 6-7 pm. ZOOM meeting with chef Komal Savaria.

February 17th, 6-7 PM. ZOOM. Meeting with chef Komal Savaria.

The Loomis Library Spice Club hosts monthly events to enhance our understanding and appreciation of different cultures through the lens of spices. We provide recipes for regional cuisine, sample spice packets, and host ZOOM meetings with special guests. Register for one or all Spice Club events!
Garam Masala - Zoom on Feb 10th and 17th
Spotlight on February Celebrations
Lunar New Year
February 1st - 5th, 2022
We will bring in the Lunar New Year with a selection of books from our collection celebrating Chinese literature and culture. Bring home Take-and-Make craft kits and family activities to do at home (while supplies last).
Blind Date With a Book
February 8-12, 2022
Unlike a blind date between two humans―appearances are not the first thing you get to judge when you meet your next read. Stop by and take a chance with one of our staff favorites wrapped and ready with special bookmarks to help you fall in love with a book! And as the saying goes―don't judge a book by its cover. These plain Jane's might be a match made in heaven!
Remembrance: Japanese American Internment Experience 1942
February 15th - 19th, 2022
To mark and remember the 80th anniversary of the Japanese-Americans who were interned during World War II, the library will be unveiling a new collection that commemorates and highlights the struggles, turmoil, and perseverance of first generation (issei) and second generation (nissei) Japanese-Americans.
Black History Month
February 22-26 , 2022
We're celebrating the inventors, the leaders, the trailblazers, and all the important achievements and contributions of African Americans in U.S. history. We will have on display books about some of the most prominent individuals, events, and stories that have impacted America. We will also have Take-and-Make activity kits to take home while supplies last.
Fall in Love With a Good Book ~ Staff Picks
Bewilderment
by Richard Powers
The astrobiologist Theo Byrne searches for life throughout the cosmos while single-handedly raising his unusual nine-year-old, Robin, following the death of his wife. Robin is a warm, kind boy who spends hours painting elaborate pictures of endangered animals. He’s also about to be expelled from third grade for smashing his friend in the face. As his son grows more troubled, Theo hopes to keep him off psychoactive drugs. He learns of an experimental neurofeedback treatment to bolster Robin’s emotional control, one that involves training the boy on the recorded patterns of his mother’s brain…
The Love Hypothesis
by Ali Hazelwood
Third-year PhD candidate Olive Smith doesn't believe in lasting romantic relationships - but her best friend does. Convincing Anh that Olive is dating was always going to require proof. So, like any self-respecting biologist, Olive panics and kisses the first man she sees - Adam Carlsen, a young hotshot professor. Olive is floored when Stanford's reigning lab tyrant agrees to keep her charade a secret and be her fake boyfriend. But when a big science conference goes haywire, putting Olive's career on the Bunsen burner, Adam surprises her with his unyielding support. Suddenly their little experiment feels dangerously close to combustion.
The Last Chance Library
by Freya Sampson
Lonely librarian June Jones has never left the sleepy English village where she grew up. Shy and reclusive, the thirty-year-old would rather spend her time buried in books than venture out into the world. But when her library is threatened with closure, June is forced to emerge from behind the shelves to save the heart of her community and the place that holds the dearest memories of her mother.

Joining a band of eccentric yet dedicated locals in a campaign to keep the library, June opens herself up to other people for the first time since her mother died...
Preschool Storytime Update
Preschool Storytime is taking a break until the Covid-19 surge has passed. We plan to resume storytime outdoors in March. Take-and-Make Craft kits will be available every Friday while supplies last.
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.

Please note that when registering for your Hoopla account that Hoopla will request a pin to link your Loomis Library card. This is the phone number associated with the account or the password that you use to log-in to our online catalog.
Hoopla has hundreds of books that you can download without using your monthly Hoopla borrows. Patrons of all reading tastes will find something to enjoy in Hoopla's extensive collection of audiobooks, eBooks, and comics. When it's time for a break from reading, kick back with some tunes!
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Reading Challenge!
Enjoy reading 1,000 books with your little ones! Log reading, earn badges, and unlock prizes along the way. Reading and storytelling with your child promotes brain development and imagination, teaches your child about language and emotions, and strengthens your relationship. Anytime is a good time for a book or story! Try to share at least one book or story each day.

Here’s how it works:


  • Read to your child and log the books that you read. You can read anything you'd like, including books you have at home, from the library, or that you find online. You can borrow eBooks and downloadable audio books from our Hoopla site too!

  • Earn badges for reading and logging the books you read. Prizes will be awarded at every 100 book milestone up to 1,000.

  • Prizes can be picked up in the library or by using curbside delivery by appointment!

Ready, set, take the challenge! If you have questions about the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Challenge, please email us: collection@loomislibrary.org.
Become a Member of the Friends of the Loomis Library!
Free | Confidential | Multilingual
Available 24/7
Connect to resources for housing, food, transportation, healthcare, and more. Your source for non-emergency disaster information.
  • Dial 2-1-1 or 1-833-DIAL211 | TTY: 1-844-521-6697
  • Text your zip code to 898211 (your plan's text rates will apply)
  • Online 211Placer.org
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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