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“Year's end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us.”
—Hal Borland
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Librarian's Corner
The air is chilly. Festive lights are popping up everywhere adding sparkle to the crisp dark nights, and the hustle-and-bustle of holiday activities are in full swing. And as the winter solstice approaches, it's the perfect time to wrap yourself in a cozy blanket and catch up on all the books you've been planning to read!
The Friends of the Library are putting together the final preparations for the 47th Annual Days of Yesteryear Christmas Faire on Saturday, December 3, from 10-4, at the Veterans Hall on Horseshoe Bar Rd.
If you are new to our community, the Christmas Faire features fresh baked goods, local orchard vendors, a book sale, and the famous homemade lasagna luncheon! All profits support the Friends of the Library, and it is their biggest fundraising event of the year. Admission is free, and all are welcome. We hope you will enjoy this holiday tradition.
Inside the library, we have a month filled with seasonal activities for the whole family. Please see the Events section below for more detailed information. Here is a brief summary:
- "Stained Glass" Paper Window Star Workshop
- Spice Club: Spotlight on Cardamom
- Recycled and Pop-up Cardmaking
- Origami Peace Dove Lanterns
- Ukulele Strum Along
- Japanese Storytime
- Preschool Storytime
- Manga Club for Teens and Tweens
If you are spending time with family and friends for the holidays—remember, we have hotspots, Chromebooks, board games, puzzles, and FREE California state park passes which are all available for checkout. You can reserve them via the library catalog (first come, first serve), or call the front desk for assistance.
And don't forget that you have access to digital movies, music, ebooks and audiobooks with our Libby and Hoopla digital library apps.
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The library will be closed for the winter break from December 23rd through January 2nd. The staff and I are looking forward to spending time with our families and taking time to replenish our energy. As always, we are proud to serve our community and look forward to another spectacular year in 2023!
Wishing you all a very special holiday season and we'll look forward to seeing you in the New Year.
~Sarah Comstock
Library Director
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Shop local while supporting the Friends of the Library! Featuring local arts and crafts, farm goods, homemade baked goods, face painting, booksale, and lasagna lunch! There's something for everyone and all profits benefit the FOL. We hope to see you there! | |
Hoopla/Libby Digital Library Information Hour
Thursday, December 8th, 10:30 - 12:00 pm
Instantly read, listen, and watch, all of your favorite eBooks, audiobooks, music, and movies, using the Libby and Hoopla digital libraries. Supercharge your library card and access these resources 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 call the library to reserve your place at (916)824-2905. Drop-in OK.
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Are you ready to move beyond tossing orchids in the trash when they have finished blooming?
At this event sponsored by the UC Master Gardeners of Placer County,
you will learn how to keep and care for orchids and even how to help them
rebloom for years to come. Warning: you may become addicted to these beautiful babies!
SPECIAL FREE OFFER: Bring your 'sad' orchids for recommendations
on how to make them 'happy' again.
Reservations are not required. Drop-in OK
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Spice Club
Tuesday, December 13th, 6-6:45 pm
Cardamom is considered to be one of the world’s oldest spices. The use of this spice dates back at least 4000 years.
We will follow the evolution of this spice as it travels from ancient Egypt - to Greece and Rome - Scandinavia - India - Great Britain - Guatemala - and Southeast Asia. We will taste dishes featuring cardamom from our Spice Club members and share our family and favorite recipes.
RSVP (916) 824-2905
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Origami for Beginners
Saturday, December 17
10:30 am-12 pm
We will learn basic origami folds by making fun projects. This month, we will make beautiful peace dove lanterns!
All materials are provided and this event is FREE. Just bring your curiosity and willingness to follow directions!
Ages 6-106
Reservations are required.
Please call (916) 824-2905
to reserve your place.
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Ukulele Strum Along
Saturday, December 10th
3:30-4:30 pm
Let's get together, learn new songs and teach each other what we know! We're hoping to get a solid core of ukulele enthusiasts who
will meet bi-weekly for music and merrymaking!
Ages Teen-Adult
Please call (916) 824-2905
to reserve your place!
Drop-in OK.
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December is Manga Madness Month!
We will have a special showing of two anime movies on Saturday, December 17t from 1-3 pm. Wear your comfy clothes and choose from two of three movies. Snacks and beverages will be provided.
Join us also on Tuesday, December 20th and bring a friend - the more the merrier! Make an art activity and help us with the next edition of the Manga Club's "mangazine". Snacks are provided.
Ages 11-15
Please RSVP to reserve your place. (916)-824-2905
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Japanese Storytime with Malie-San
Wednesdays 10:30 am
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On Wednesdays, we will be hosting Japanese storytime with our
guest reader Malie-san. This session is aimed for children 2-5.
After the story, there will be time for children to craft and play. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to get yourself settled before the story starts.
Reservations are not required. Drop-in OK.
ルーミス図書館にて日本語ストーリータイムが開催されます。
みなさんにお会い出来るのを楽しみにしています！
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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. 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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December 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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All your holiday favorites are waiting for you on Hoopla!
Check out these Holiday Tunes!
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Hoopla has all the latest movies, ebooks, audiobooks, music and more to make your Holidays Merry and Bright!
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Get the BEST of Both Worlds with Hoopla and
Libby Digital Libraries.
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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)
- Online 211Placer.org
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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:
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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 using curbside delivery, 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 within the library or by scheduling a curbside pickup by calling the library in advance!
Ready, set, take the challenge! If you have questions about the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Challenge, please email us: collection@loomislibrary.org.
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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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Shop Amazon Smile and Support the Library - at no cost to you! | |
When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you'll find the exact same low prices, vast selection, and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to your favorite charitable organization- That's US!
Simply go to: Smile Amazon and select Friends of the Library Loomis as your recipient and then shop as you normally would!
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