"Listen! the wind is rising, and the air is wild with leaves,

We have had our summer evenings,

now for October eves!"

- Humbert Wolfe 

Librarian's Corner

At the library, the air is wild with new activities and special events for all ages!

For young children we're delighted to kick-off the month of October with a pilot program: Japanese Storytime for native and non-native speakers. We are thankful to our guest reader Malie, for introducing the Japanese language and culture through stories, songs, and movement to our community. Preschool Storytime will continue to make the most of the beautiful fall weather outdoors every Friday, so please bring a blanket and join us! The Take-and-Make craft kits will be filled with seasonal activities, songs, fingerplays, and tips for fostering early childhood literacy. And be sure to come dressed in costume for the Halloween Storywalk on Sat. Oct, 29th. We will have crafts and treats!

Older children and teens can drop-in to discuss their favorite manga books and anime films while enjoying snacks and crafts at the Manga Club every third Tuesday. Kids can also curl up with a good book and a faithful listener every fourth Saturday at the Read-to-a-Dog sessions. The Girls Who Code Club is helping girls become comfortable with coding while learning about women trailblazers in technology. And we will be making spooky ghosts and bats at the Origami for Beginners class. 

For adults we are offering a special landscape painting workshop, ukulele strum along sessions, Libby/Hoopla digital library information and assistance, and free gardening workshops. The ever-popular Spice Club will be visiting Spain this month.

As we begin the last quarter of the year, many patrons are delighted to see how much money they have saved by borrowing materials from the library rather than purchasing them. For many it amounts to thousands of dollars. Your library helps you keep track of your borrows—and your savings!

The Friends of the Library will have hundreds of gently used books, games and puzzles, ready and waiting to find a place on your shelves. Stop by and stock up on Fiction, Non-fiction, Historical, Romance, Thrillers, 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 so special!

We will will be hosting our first Japanese Storytime for ages 2-5 with our guest reader Malie. After the story, there will be time for children to craft and play.

Please try to arrive 10-15 minutes early. If weather permits, the event will be held outside, so we recommend that you bundle up and bring your own blanket. We look forward to seeing you! Drop-in OK 

この度、ルーミス図書館にて初となる日本語ストーリータイムが開催されます。2022年10月5日(水）午前10:30より。みなさんにお会い出来るのを楽しみにしています！

Monarchs & Milkweeds

Sat. Oct 8th

10:30 am-12 pm

Monarchs butterflies are in critical decline!

Come to the Loomis Seed Library talk about monarch butterflies and their host plant, milkweed. Learn what a host plant is and how to invite monarchs into your yard. We will distribute FREE seeds and tips for growing your own monarch oasis.

Registration is not required. Drop-in OK

Spice Club!

Tuesday, October 11, 6-6:45 pm

From the sun-drenched southern coast to the windswept central plains of La Mancha, from the Pyrenees mountains in the west to the misty green hills of the north, Spain’s diverse landscapes sit at the crossroads of Europe and North Africa, the Mediterranean, and the Atlantic. Spanish cuisine reflects notes from these diverse geographic, climatic, and cultural zones. We will focus on Azafran, or Spanish Saffron. NOTE: This event has a waiting list for the in-person meeting; however, curriculum packets and spice samples are available upon request—while supplies last.

Hoopla/Libby Digital Library Information Hour

Wednesday, October 12, 10:30 - 11:30 am

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.

Saturday, October 15, 10:30 - 11:30 am

The UC Master Gardeners of Placer County will present this FREE in-person gardening workshop. Learn the basics of backyard composting and how it can improve your soil. Learn how to get started and keep your compost pile healthy.

Reservations are not required. Drop-in OK

Origami for Beginners

Sat. Oct 15

10:30 am-12 pm

We will learn basic origami folds making easy and fun projects. This month we will make spooky ghosts and bats! 

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. 

Ukulele Strum Along

Sat. Oct 22nd

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 the library at

(916) 824-2905 to reserve your place! Drop-in OK.

Thursday, October 20th

5-8 pm 

Have you ever wanted to paint a beautiful sunset or a peaceful lake and didn't know how to get started? Or have you ever started to paint a picture only to say "I'm just not talented!". Now you can paint a stunning landscape painting following some simple step-by-step tried and true methods. All materials are provided, however, if you have special brushes that you would like to bring from home, please do.

Ages 16-Adult. Space is limited and reservations are required.

Please call (916) 824-2905 to reserve your place.

Bulbs for Spring Color

Free Gardening Workshop

Saturday,  October 22nd

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Fall is "bulb-planting season!” A time for gardeners to project themselves into the future—specifically next spring. Anyone who wants clutches of tulips, clumps of hyacinths or dozens of daffodils in their spring garden must plan and plant in Fall. Learn what you need to do to have a glorious spring display. This workshop is FREE and all are welcome. Reservations are not required. Drop-in OK

Halloween Walk Through A Book!

Saturday, October 29th

10:30 am - 1 pm

Wear your costumes and join us outdoors for a walk through a book with "Pete the Cat and the Five Little Pumpkins".  And while you're there, make some groovy Pete-the Cat crafts and collect a treat! This is a self-paced event so you can come anytime between 10:30 and 1pm.

This event is FREE and all are welcome.

Join us for Preschool Storytime every Friday at 10:30 am. We will meet outdoors under the oaks. Bundle up and bring a blanket to enjoy stories, singing, movement, finger plays, and more. 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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