"One child, one teacher, one pen, and one book can change the world."
–Malala Yousafzai
Librarian's Corner
With the Summer Reading Challenges behind us, the staff and I are busy preparing for Fall activities and events. Many families are also preparing for the fall semester and whether you are getting back into the classroom, planning a home-school syllabus, preparing for a career change, doing research for travel, or investigating your family's roots—it's essential to have access to reliable and up-to-date information.

Fortunately, the library offers electronic resources to help students, parents, educators, job seekers, travelers, and lifelong learners prepare for the future. Here are just a few of the resources available to our patrons— any time, anywhere!

Available for checkout:
  • Chrome Books
  • Hot spots
  • California Park Passes

Electronic Databases:
These resources are found inside the library catalog and are available 24/7 on our website. Simply log into the catalog and scroll down to the eResources section:



  • AtoZ World Food: Explore recipes & food culture in countries around the world! This database also shows the geographic locations of each country.

  • CultureGrams: Concise cultural information on countries around the world. (Grades 3-12)

  • Family Search: Bring to life your family’s history by exploring the lives of those that came before you. Learn where you came from, and get to know who you are.

  • LinkedIn Learning: Choose from thousands of online courses to learn in-demand skills from real-world industry experts!

  • Jobs for Teens HQ: Job Hunting headquarters for jobs, internships and more for teens!

  • Duolingo: Learn a new language with Duolingo crowdsourced text translation resource.

  • NASA: Take a journey to Mars, experience the views from the International Space Station, explore the solar system & beyond. Don’t miss the unbelievable images, videos and information on these topics!


  • PubMed Central: A free full-text archive of biomedical and life science journal literature at the U.S. National Institutes of Health's National Library of Medicine (NIH/NLM).

  • American Indian Health is an information portal to issues affecting the health and well-being of American Indians.

  • Congress.gov is the official website for U.S. federal legislative information.

  • CIA World Factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities.


We wish you a very relaxing end of the summer and remember— the library is a cool place to be during the hot August days! We have AC and tons of resources to help you beat the heat and be entertained, informed, and connected to the world!

~Sarah Comstock
Library Director
Summer Reading Challenge Prizes will be available through August 20th. Please stop by the library during normal business hours to claim your prizes!
August Events
What are arboretum all stars?

Arboretum All-Stars are the top 100 plants recommended by the horticulture staff of the UC Davis Arboretum. These plants thrive in California’s Mediterranean climate and have qualities that make them great choices for sustainable home gardens. They require little water, and rarely are bothered by pests or diseases.

Get acquainted with the All Stars and get ideas for your own landscape.
Register in advance for this meeting at:
Special Storytime with Local Author: Jesse Bennett
Friday, August 5, 10:30 am. Bring a blanket and join us outside.

Jesse is the author of three children's books: "The Yoga House", "Sunshine", and her most recent book - "Lift". She loves sharing the message of kindness, gratitude, and mindfulness with children. In addition to writing, she teaches Pilates, yoga, and yoga for kids.

Please join us for this special reading of all three of her books! Please arrive 10 minutes early to get yourself settled before the story starts. This event is free and all are welcome. There will be a book signing after the story.
Teen Book Talk!
Tuesday, Aug 23, 4-5 pm
Come and share your passion and help keep our library assistant, Chris, up to speed by sharing your favorite manga or anime.


Refreshments will be included!
Please RSVP to reserve you place. 916-824-2905
Read to a Dog!
Saturday, Aug 27
10:30 -11:30 am
Did you know children are less hesitant reading out loud to a dog than their peers? 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.
Ukulele Strum Along!
Saturday, Aug 27, 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Dust off your ukulele and join us for Jam Sessions using simple 3 & 4 chord songs. If you are a beginner or if you haven't played in a long time, this a great opportunity to hang out with ukulele enthusiasts of all levels! We will explore finger picking techniques and learn new songs together. Please call the library at 916-824-2905 to reserve your place!
Preschool Storytime, Fridays 10:30 am
Join us for Preschool Storytime every Friday at 10:30 am. We will meet outdoors under the oaks. Bring a blanket and 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 storytime fun at home!
August Highlights on HOOPLA!
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.
Although school is starting for many, summer is not over yet. Enjoy these Hot Summer Reads during the Dog Days of Summer!
Hoopla BingePass
BingePass is the newest format on hoopla. It gives you unlimited access to collections of great online content for 7 days...all with just a single borrow!

Browse hoopla BingePass just like you would browse audiobooks, eBooks, movies, etc. You'll find it with the "More" button in hoopla's bottom navigation on a mobile device.
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
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 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.
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.
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!