Reading is a discount ticket to everywhere
– Mary Schmich
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Summer Reading Program
June 11 - July 16
Explore your world and beyond during the library's Summer Reading Program, Read Beyond the Beaten Path! We invite all ages to delve into the wonders of the great outdoors and beyond through reading and activities. Let your curiosity be your guide. In addition to reading great books, we have summer adventures for all ages and abilities. So dust off your binoculars, grab your compass and head over to the library and celebrate learning—your way!
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Here are just a few of the events planned for you to enjoy:
- Kick-off Party! June 11, 11am - 1 pm
- Kids Craft Camps every Wednesday(ages 6-12)
- Code Club every Thursday (ages 8-12)
- Preschool storytime with crafts every Friday (ages 3-6)
- Puppet Show with ventriloquist, Roger Carroll (all ages)
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Bob Ross painting evening (for teens and adults)
- Lend a heart, Read to a Dog (all ages)
- Spice Club (for adults)
- Origami for Beginners (ages 6-106)
- UC Master Gardeners workshop (adults)
- Special storytime with local author, Jesse Bennett (all ages)
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"Junk Journals" craft evening for teens and adults
- Special visit with the So. Placer Station #18 Firefighters
- Loomis Basin Historical Society Heritage Trail pop-up museum
Weekly story times, programs, and events can be found on our online calendar. Advanced registration is required for workshops.
The purpose of the Summer Reading Program is to engage individuals & families in activities all summer long! The goal is to prevent the “educational slide” that can occur in school-aged children during breaks. We also strive to promote community engagement and familial bonding through interactive programs provided throughout the 5-week program in June and July.
Registration is open now and the fun will begin with our kick-off party on Saturday, June 11th, 11 am - 1 pm. Please join us for 5-weeks of summer fun!
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Let's conquer the wild, one book at a time!
~ Sarah Comstock
Library Director
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Read Beyond
the Beaten Path!
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Celebrate the arrival of summer with us–visit the library to read, imagine, discover, explore and have fun!
- Face Painting
- Snow Cones
- Walk Through a Book
- Summer Reading Sign-up
- Crafts
- And more!
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Go beyond the beaten path with FREE
California State Parks Day-use Park Passes!
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Through a partnership with California State Parks and the California State Library, free State Parks single use day vehicle passes will be available for circulation through all public libraries in California. Each library jurisdiction will receive at least three passes per outlet.
With these passes, Californians can access over 200 parks, lakes, beaches, and monuments in the State Parks system for free. The goal of these passes is to remove barriers for people to access State Parks and to enjoy all the benefits of the great outdoors. This program will run until June 30, 2024.
How to reserve a park pass:
- Library patrons can reserve a pass via the catalogue.
- Park passes have a check out circulation of three weeks.
- Park passes are not renewable and must be turned in at the end of the circulation period.
- If you are having trouble reserving a pass online, you may call the library for assistance at (916) 824-2905.
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Programs for Adults and Teens |
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Spice Club-Put a Little Spice in Your Summer |
June 14, 6 pm
Region: Turkey
Spice Blend: ZA'ATAR
In-person meeting in the library.
June 16 , 6-7 pm
ZOOM meeting with our guest chef Aliye Aiden. Details will be provided via email.
July 12, 6 pm
Region: Japan
Spice Blend: Shichimi Togarashi
In-person meeting at the library with special guest, Lila Sasaki, who will talk about Japanese vegetables.
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What is Spice Club?
Each month, we explore a different region of the world and how individual spice blends, ancient grains, and aspects of cooking have made impacts towards the cultural cuisine of that specific region!
We will provide recipes and sample meals, sample spice packets, and feature ZOOM meetings with special guests!
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UC Master Gardeners
of Placer County
Gardening Workshop
Ants: Nobody Likes Them!
Saturday, June 25, 10:30 am
In person at the library
or
Register in advance for this Zoom meeting:
Passcode: garden
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You will learn various methods to protect your garden from vertebrate pest damage. We will review the effectiveness of different methods and teach you how to minimize harm to the environment, other critters, and your family. Some of the pests we will cover include squirrels, gophers, moles, voles, rabbits, raccoons, and skunks. |
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Teen Book Talk
Mad About Manga!
June 21, 5:30 pm
Japanese graphic novels - also known as manga - come in a huge variety of forms!
Do you prefer shoujo or shounen manga? Slice of life? Horror? Comedy?
Come and share your passion and help keep our library assistant, Chris Sebeni, up to speed by sharing your favorite manga or anime.
Refreshments will be included!
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Bob Ross
Painting Workshop
June 28, 5:30 pm
We will paint a painting in the Bob Ross Style! All materials are provided but if you have favorite brushes, etc. please bring them with you.
Space is limited and reservations are required.
Participants must also be at least 13 and registered for summer reading.
Please call the library to reserve your spot. (916) 824-2905.
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Origami for Beginners
June 18, 2-3:30 pm
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Origami for ages 6-106.
We will learn basic origami folds making easy and fun projects. All materials are provided and this event is FREE. Just bring your curiosity and willingness to follow directions!
Space is limited and reservations are required. Please call (916) 824-2905 to reserve your spot.
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Summer Reading Kids Crafts! |
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STEAM crafts for kids 6-12 every Wednesday at 10:30 am.
Children must be registered with the Summer Reading Challenge and also with the individual events. Please call the library to reserve your space. 916-824-2905.
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Getting outside and enjoying nature is good, but jotting down what you see, hear, smell, and feel makes your time outdoors even more worthwhile. Kids will create personalized nature journals just right for hiking, camping, or for going on a Nature Scavenger hunt! All materials are supplied. |
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Saturday, June 18, 10:30 am
Ventriloquist Roger Carroll will entertain and delight as he introduces us to his many friends who can draw, sing, tell stories, and more.
Roger's puppets are a favorite amongst kids and adults!
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Saturday, June 25, 10:30 am
At Read to a Dog, each child has the chance to read out loud to a friendly and quiet therapy dog from Lend a Heart, Lend a Hand Animal-Assisted Therapy Group. Children may bring their own books to read to a furry friend, or they may borrow a book from the library's collection/
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Join us every Friday at 10:30 am outside on the side yard. Bring a blanket to sit on while enjoying stories, singing, finger plays, movement, and making new friends. All are welcome.
In the event of excessive heat or other conditions, storytime will be held in the Jessie Helms room of the library. Please call (916) 824-2905 with any questions or to verify the status of storytime.
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Now you can listen to all the Summer Reading list highlights in your car!
By popular request, hoopla is now available on Apple Play and Android Auto!
Listen to music and audiobooks more safely and easily using your vehicle's
in-dash display.
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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 a free account.
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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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